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Event:
DARE KT SERIES 6
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1# Kruger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL# Kruger closes the distance and clinches. Arboleda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda taking a breather. Kruger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Kruger blocks it.
A short left from Kruger. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Arboleda lands an uppercut. Kruger throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruger. Kruger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
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! Arboleda misses with an elbow strike.
Kruger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arboleda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kruger can't find room to land a body shot as Arboleda controls the action.
Arboleda is trying to stall.
Kruger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Arboleda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1# Kruger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruger crunches a lovely knee into Arboleda's ribcage. Arboleda takes a knee to the side of the body. Kruger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC# Kruger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruger keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Kruger has closed the distance and engaged Arboleda in a clinch.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda pushes Kruger back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Arboleda lands an elbow inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruger. Kruger blocks an elbow strike. Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but Arboleda blocks with his arms.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruger is defending well for now.#BC# Kruger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Kruger clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kruger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arboleda blocks it with crossed arms. Kruger lands a body shot. #T2# Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Kruger slowing the pace effectively. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda takes a shot to the head. Kruger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arboleda avoids it. Kruger misses with an elbow strike.
Kruger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. #BC# Kruger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Kruger closes the distance and pushes Arboleda back into the ropes. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
#BC# Kruger breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Kruger closes the distance and clinches. Arboleda throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kruger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Arboleda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruger's brow. Arboleda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kruger 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##CL# Kruger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arboleda, pushing him back against the ropes. Kruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kruger is leaning against Arboleda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kruger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kruger working Arboleda over with knees to the body. Kruger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arboleda can do to turn this around? Kruger blocks an elbow strike from Arboleda.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kruger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kruger lands a good knee to the midsection. Arboleda won't want to take too many of those. Kruger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kruger misses with a knee to the head. Kruger managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Kruger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arboleda's face.
#CUT# It looks like Humberto Manuel Arboleda has been cut.#BC# Kruger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Arboleda wants to clinch.#CL# Kruger closes the distance and clinches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kruger managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
#T1# Arboleda avoids a wild elbow strike from Kruger. Arboleda blocks an elbow strike from Kruger.
Arboleda avoiding damage as Kruger throws knees to the body.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruger.
Kruger avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Kruger gets through Arboleda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kruger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Arboleda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kruger lands with a left to the head. Kruger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruger as Arboleda tries to tie him up. Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruger avoids the damage to the body. #BC# Kruger manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Kruger rushes Arboleda and presses him up against the ropes. Kruger lands a good knee to the midsection. Arboleda won't want to take too many of those.#T2# Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruger avoids the damage to the body. Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arboleda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruger avoids the damage to the body. Kruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC# Kruger breaks the clinch.
#CL# Kruger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arboleda, pushing him back against the ropes. Kruger connects with a knee to the head.
Kruger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arboleda's face.
A short right from Kruger. Arboleda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arboleda takes a shot to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Arboleda avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the ropes. Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruger blocks it with crossed arms. #BC# Kruger manages to break the clinch.
Arboleda has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kruger is landing a low percentage of strikes. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kruger dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3##CL# Kruger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Arboleda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kruger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short uppercut from Kruger. Kruger managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC# Kruger manages to break the clinch.
Kruger circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Kruger has Arboleda up against the ropes in a clinch.
Arboleda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kruger cracks Arboleda with a nice body shot. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kruger avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kruger scores with a nice hook to the head. Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruger missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Kruger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL2# Arboleda gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kruger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger. A short uppercut from Kruger. Kruger pushes off an throws an elbow but Arboleda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Kruger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruger avoids it. Kruger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruger is looking to control Arboleda's arms but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruger has his back to the ropes. Arboleda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruger backwards. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruger misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Kruger.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Kruger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arboleda pushes off an throws an elbow but Kruger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2# Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Kruger blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Paul Kruger has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kruger digs a right hand underneath Arboleda's ribcage. Arboleda let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kruger taking a breather. Kruger dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Kruger trying to land knees to the body.
Kruger stalling the fight.
Kruger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arboleda.
Kruger lands an uppercut. Arboleda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arboleda. Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Kruger is blocking nicely.
Kruger scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but Arboleda blocks with his arms.
Kruger avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kruger clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4# Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Kruger takes the fight into the clinch. Kruger misses with a knee to the head. Kruger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. Kruger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arboleda avoids it. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Kruger missing with knees to the body.
Kruger working some nice short punches in the clinch. Arboleda lands a damaging elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kruger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arboleda's defenses. A shot in the inside from Arboleda. #BC# Kruger manages to break the clinch.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kruger paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Kruger moves into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruger is defending well for now.#T1# Arboleda letting Kruger take a breather here. Arboleda misses with a body punch.
Kruger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arboleda is defending well for now. Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside. Kruger missing with knees to the body.
Kruger takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2# It looks like Paul Kruger has been cut. Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kruger avoids the elbow strike from Arboleda, against the ropes.
Arboleda cracks Kruger with a nice body shot. Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Arboleda avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the ropes. Arboleda with a knee to the head.
Arboleda is looking to control Kruger's arms but Kruger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arboleda has his back to the ropes. Arboleda misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kruger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kruger connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Kruger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Kruger closes the distance and pushes Arboleda back into the ropes. Kruger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruger avoids it. Arboleda landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruger.
Kruger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arboleda.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruger avoids the damage to the body. Kruger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arboleda. A body shot lands from Kruger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Paul Kruger will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R5# Kruger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Arboleda cracks Kruger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL# Kruger gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it. Arboleda scores with an uppercut up the middle. Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC# Kruger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Kruger clinches. Kruger connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kruger lands a knee to the head.
Arboleda avoids the elbow strike from Kruger, against the ropes.
#BC# Kruger manages to break the clinch.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. 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!#CL# Kruger gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kruger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T1# Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruger avoids it. Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut. Kruger takes an elbow to the forehead. Kruger misses with a knee strike.
Kruger lands a good knee to the midsection. Arboleda won't want to take too many of those. Come on Kruger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kruger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. With the fighters up against the ropes, Kruger throws an elbow but misses. Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Kruger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Kruger's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Kruger avoids a wild elbow strike from Arboleda. Kruger missing with knees to the body.
Kruger scores with a shoulder strike. #T2# Arboleda takes a knee to the side of the body. Arboleda is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Kruger crunches a lovely knee into Arboleda's ribcage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kruger trying to stall but Arboleda improves his position.
Kruger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kruger lands on the inside with an uppercut. Arboleda lands a nice elbow. Arboleda letting Kruger take a breather here. Arboleda misses with a knee to the head. Kruger looking to throw knees to the head but Arboleda is blocking nicely.
Kruger working some nice short punches in the clinch. A right hand to the body from Arboleda.
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside. Humberto Manuel Arboleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kruger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arboleda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruger avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Kruger showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kruger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Paul Kruger! Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Paul Kruger! Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Paul Kruger!
Paul Kruger wins by unanimous decision! Paul Kruger really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
DARE KT SERIES 5
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Arboleda darts in and clinches Gardiner up against the ropes. Gardiner told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into Gardiner's ribcage. Arboleda has a couple of punches blocked by Gardiner.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gardiner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gardiner is defending well for now. Gardiner works on Arboleda's body with a couple of short punches. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Gardiner avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Gardiner has Arboleda pushed against the ropes. Arboleda throws an elbow that misses.
Arboleda working Gardiner over with knees to the body. Gardiner slowing the pace effectively. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arboleda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gardiner up against the ropes.#BC2# Gardiner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Arboleda tries to clinch there but Gardiner circles away.
Arboleda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gardiner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Gardiner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Arboleda connects with an inside leg kick. Arboleda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Gardiner moves into the clinch. Gardiner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gardiner's elbow. Arboleda trying to stall but Gardiner improves his position.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gardiner.
#BC2# Gardiner manages to break the clinch.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Gardiner moves out of range. Gardiner swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda.#CL2# Gardiner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arboleda, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2# Gardiner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Gardiner scores with a head kick.
Gardiner throws a shot from downtown. Arboleda moves away and avoids it. Gardiner throws a head kick but Arboleda moves out of range.
Gardiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arboleda manages to avoid it. Arboleda wants to clinch up but Gardiner keeps it at a distance. As Arboleda backs off Gardiner throws a huge counter combo but Arboleda manages to avoid it all. Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. 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! Arboleda connects with an inside leg kick.#CL# Gardiner gets tackled into the ropes by Arboleda. Arboleda maintains the clinch. Arboleda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gardiners head. Arboleda misses with a punch to the body.
Gardiner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Gardiner blocks an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gardiner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Gardiner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Arboleda wants to clinch up but Gardiner keeps it at a distance. Gardiner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Gardiner closes the distance and pushes Arboleda back into the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gardiner. #BC2# Gardiner breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Arboleda clinches with his opponent.
Gardiner tries to throw a body punch but Arboleda avoids it by throwing Gardiner back against the ropes. Gardiner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Knees to the body from Arboleda.
#BC2# Gardiner breaks from the clinch.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Gardiner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gardiner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Arboleda tries to clinch up. Gardiner wants to counter with a clinch but Arboleda pushes him away. Arboleda misses with a body kick. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Gardiner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gardiner paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Arboleda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T1# Gardiner avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda lands a damaging elbow. Gardiner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arboleda is keeping busy. Arboleda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gardiner is trying to push Arboleda away but Arboleda has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Gardiner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gardiner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Arboleda throws a head punch that misses. Gardiner blocks a body shot from Arboleda. Arboleda connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Harry Gardiner has been cut.#BC2# Gardiner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gardiner swats him away and circles back towards the center. Harry Gardiner seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Arboleda tries to keep at a distance but Gardiner has taken the fight into the clinch. Arboleda is trying to maintain a safe position but Gardiner gets an underhook and turns Arboleda into the ropes.#T2# Gardiner managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gardiner avoids it. Gardiner is trying to maintain a safe position but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns Gardiner into the ropes.#BC2# Gardiner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gardiner throws a wild body kick that Arboleda sees coming a mile off. Humberto Manuel Arboleda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gardiner moves out of range as Arboleda throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Gardiner. Those never looked like landing. 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!#CL2# Gardiner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arboleda, pushing him back against the ropes. Arboleda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Gardiner blocks the elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges. Arboleda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gardiner's efforts to push away. Arboleda misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Gardiner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Arboleda has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Harry Gardiner's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3##CL2# Gardiner drives through and clinches with Arboleda against the ropes.
#BC2# Gardiner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gardiner scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Arboleda wants to clinch up but Gardiner keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Arboleda tries to keep at a distance but Gardiner has taken the fight into the clinch. Gardiner tries to stall but Arboleda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gardiner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Gardiner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Arboleda tries to clinch but Gardiner is having none of it. Gardiner tries to counter with a clinch but Arboleda shakes him off and moves away.#CL2# Gardiner gets a clinch. Humberto Manuel Arboleda has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# Gardiner manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Gardiner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arboleda, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2# Gardiner breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Arboleda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gardiner. Gardiner throws a sloppy head kick and Arboleda moves out of range easily. Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Gardiner circles away.
Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch. Arboleda sets himself, and Gardiner steps forward looking for the clinch! Arboleda avoids it this time. Arboleda is looking to clinch but Gardiner is avoiding it.
Arboleda lands a leg kick that knocks Gardiner off balance momentarily. Gardiner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arboleda tries to clinch up. Gardiner wants to land a leg kick but Arboleda is out of range. #CL# Gardiner gets tackled into the ropes by Arboleda. Arboleda maintains the clinch. Gardiner takes an elbow to the forehead. Gardiner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gardiner is defending well for now. Gardiner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arboleda's face.
Gardiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Gardiner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gardiner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arboleda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2# Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nice defenses there by Arboleda. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Arboleda tries to keep at a distance but Gardiner has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Gardiner manages to break the clinch.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gardiner swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Arboleda darts in and clinches Gardiner up against the ropes. A short uppercut from Gardiner. Gardiner wants to get back to striking at distance but Arboleda won't allow it.
#BC2# Gardiner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Arboleda throws a head kick that misses. Humberto Manuel Arboleda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Arboleda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gardiner swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda. Arboleda wants to clinch up but Gardiner keeps it at a distance. Gardiner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Gardiner really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harry Gardiner's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Arboleda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gardiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Arboleda is looking to clinch. Arboleda tries to clinch up but Gardiner circles away and keeps his distance. Gardiner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gardiner throws an overhand right that lands on Arboleda's shoulder, as Arboleda tries to avoid the shot. Arboleda getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Arboleda tries to clinch up. Gardiner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gardiner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arboleda circles away quickly and effectively. Arboleda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arboleda, right into the meat.
Arboleda checks a low kick from Gardiner. Gardiner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arboleda moves in looking to clinch but Gardiner pushes him off.#T1# Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gardiner paws at him with a jab and circles away. Arboleda wants to clinch and Gardiner counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2# Gardiner moves into the clinch successfully.
Arboleda keeps control of Gardiner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Gardiner breaks the clinch.
Gardiner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arboleda wants to clinch.#CL2# Gardiner closes the distance and clinches. Arboleda works on Gardiner's body with a couple of short punches.#T2# Arboleda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2# Gardiner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gardiner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A telegraphed right hand from Gardiner misses the target. Gardiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gardiner throws a leg kick but Arboleda sees it coming and checks it nicely. Arboleda misses with a head kick.
Gardiner works over Arboleda's head and body with a nice combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Gardiner has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gardiner as Arboleda tries to tie him up. Gardiner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda taking a breather. #BC2# Gardiner breaks the clinch.
#CL# Arboleda rushes Gardiner and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Gardiner dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Harry Gardiner'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R5##CL# Arboleda closes the distance and clinches. Arboleda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2# Gardiner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arboleda.
Arboleda tries to clinch up. A jab lands there for Arboleda. A looping hook to the body misses from Gardiner. Arboleda does a little dance to reset his feet. Gardiner swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda.#CL# Arboleda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Arboleda looking to slow down the pace here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Gardiner is trying to push Arboleda away but Arboleda has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Gardiner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Arboleda instigates a clinch. #T1# Gardiner lands a nice shot to the body. Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gardiner avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Gardiner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arboleda's elbow. #BC2# Gardiner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gardiner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gardiner keeps the fight on the outside. Gardiner is looking for the big counter here. Arboleda is looking to clinch. Gardiner blocks a head kick by Arboleda.
Gardiner throws a sloppy head kick and Arboleda moves out of range easily. #CL2# Gardiner moves into the clinch. Arboleda swings wildly with an uppercut but Gardiner uses good head movement to avoid it. Gardiner avoids the elbow strike from Arboleda, against the ropes.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gardiner blocks it with crossed arms. #T2# Gardiner taking a breather. #BC2# Gardiner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gardiner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Arboleda tries to keep at a distance but Gardiner has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Gardiner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gardiner tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Arboleda moves into the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gardiner stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Gardiner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gardiner swats him away and circles back towards the center. A jab lands there for Arboleda. Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Gardiner circles away.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gardiner lands with a shot to the body. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gardiner swats him away and circles back towards the center. Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Harry Gardiner. I think Gardiner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Harry Gardiner! Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Harry Gardiner! Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Harry Gardiner!
Harry Gardiner wins by unanimous decision! During a confident post fight interview, Harry Gardiner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DARE KT SERIES 3
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1# Xenophobus keeps the fight on the outside. Xenophobus with a hook. Xenophobus thows a left - swing and a miss! Arboleda tries to clinch but Xenophobus is having none of it. Xenophobus looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Arboleda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arboleda prevents a body shot from Xenophobus. Xenophobus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arboleda. A short right from Xenophobus on the inside. Xenophobus stalling in the clinch but Arboleda improves position. Xenophobus lands on the inside with an uppercut. Xenophobus is stalling here.
Xenophobus blocks an elbow strike. Xenophobus taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short body shot lands from Xenophobus as the two fighters clinch.
Xenophobus tries to throw a body punch but Arboleda avoids it by throwing Xenophobus back against the ropes. Xenophobus lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2# It looks like Humberto Manuel Arboleda has been cut. Xenophobus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Xenophobus has Arboleda pressed against the ropes.
#T1# Arboleda stalling in the clinch but Xenophobus improves position. Xenophobus stalling in the clinch.
Xenophobus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Xenophobus blocks an uppercut.
Xenophobus slowing the pace effectively. Xenophobus tries a body shot but Arboleda blocks it.
Xenophobus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arboleda. A short right hand to the side of the head by Xenophobus. Xenophobus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Xenophobus misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Xenophobus.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Xenophobus avoiding damage.
Xenophobus continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ulysseus Xenophobus. Arboleda avoids the head kick by Xenophobus.
A telegraphed right hand from Xenophobus misses the target. #T2# Xenophobus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arboleda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xenophobus. Xenophobus misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Xenophobus 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. Arboleda tries to clinch up. Arboleda is looking to slow Xenophobus down with leg kicks. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Xenophobus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Xenophobus lands with an uppercut that bounces Arboleda off the ropes and back into range. Arboleda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Xenophobus moves out of range of the body kick from Arboleda.
Xenophobus throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Xenophobus misses the shot to the body. Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Arboleda throws a head kick but Xenophobus moves out of range.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arboleda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Xenophobus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arboleda with a body shot. Arboleda slips under a jab from Xenophobus.#CL2# Xenophobus has closed the distance and engaged Arboleda in a clinch.
Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysseus Xenophobus dominated that round. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Xenophobus tries to bum rush Arboleda with a series of wild strikes but Arboleda uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Arboleda throws a quick inside leg kick. Arboleda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Arboleda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xenophobus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arboleda manages to avoid it. Arboleda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A head kick from Arboleda lands but Xenophobus takes it in his stride. Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arboleda wants to clinch but Xenophobus slips to the side and Xenophobus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Xenophobus circles away.
Xenophobus looks like he wants to counter punch here. Arboleda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Ulysseus Xenophobus seems to be getting the better of the standup. Xenophobus lands a nice shot to the body.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Xenophobus is having none of it. Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Xenophobus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Arboleda wants to clinch up but Xenophobus keeps it at a distance. Xenophobus misses with a wild body shot. Arboleda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xenophobus finds it's way round the side to connect with Arboleda's head. 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! Xenophobus loads up on a big right hand but Arboleda slips the punch.#T1# Arboleda closes the distance looking to clinch and Xenophobus counters with a stiff right hand. Xenophobus blocks a head kick by Arboleda.
Xenophobus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arboleda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Arboleda tries to clinch up. Xenophobus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Xenophobus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Arboleda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Xenophobus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Humberto Manuel Arboleda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Xenophobus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arboleda. Arboleda lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Xenophobus throws a body shot but no joy. Xenophobus swings for the body but Arboleda moves out of range.
Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Xenophobus circles away.
Xenophobus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arboleda with a body shot. Xenophobus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arboleda. Xenophobus misses with a straight right. Xenophobus throws a body shot but no joy. Xenophobus lands a nice shot to the body.
Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Good shot there by Xenophobus. Arboleda tries to land a front kick but Xenophobus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Xenophobus misses the shot to the body. Xenophobus scores with a three punch combo!
Arboleda misses with a wild body shot. Xenophobus looks to score with a jab to the body but Arboleda is just out of range. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xenophobus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arboleda - the referee stops the clock and Xenophobus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arboleda. Xenophobus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Arboleda looks to land a combination but Xenophobus avoids it well. Xenophobus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xenophobus looks like he wants to counter punch here. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Xenophobus paws at him with a jab and circles away. Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Xenophobus. Arboleda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Arboleda wants to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysseus Xenophobus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. That's time! Arboleda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Xenophobus connects with a body shot. Xenophobus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arboleda was well out of range. Poor timing from Xenophobus. Arboleda tries to clinch there but Xenophobus circles away.
Arboleda tries to clinch up. Xenophobus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xenophobus swats him away and circles back towards the center. Arboleda tries to clinch there but Xenophobus circles away.
#CL2# Xenophobus has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Xenophobus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Xenophobus scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head. Xenophobus lands a hook to the side of the head. Xenophobus has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda working aggressively here.
Xenophobus lands with a short head shot on the inside. Xenophobus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xenophobus'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. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xenophobus is defending well for now.#T1# Xenophobus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Xenophobus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Nice body punch from Xenophobus. Xenophobus managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Ulysseus Xenophobus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Xenophobus lands with a right to the head. Xenophobus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Xenophobus lands with a short head shot on the inside. Xenophobus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Xenophobus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Xenophobus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Xenophobus on the inside. Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xenophobus.
The referee calls for Xenophobus to work.
Xenophobus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Arboleda pushes off an throws an elbow but Xenophobus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2# With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xenophobus's brow. Xenophobus scores with a shoulder strike. Arboleda letting Xenophobus take a breather here. Xenophobus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Xenophobus lands a body punch in the clinch. Xenophobus scores with a hook to the body. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Xenophobus leaning his opponent against the ropes. Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Xenophobus avoids the damage to the body. Xenophobus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Arboleda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Xenophobus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arboleda trying to control the position but instead, Xenophobus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arboleda into the ropes. Xenophobus is working Arboleda over against the ropes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysseus Xenophobus really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# Xenophobus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xenophobus swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda. Arboleda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xenophobus.
Xenophobus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arboleda. Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch. Arboleda is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Xenophobus. Arboleda tries to clinch there but Xenophobus circles away.
Arboleda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Arboleda pushes Xenophobus away with a front kick. A jab from Xenophobus misses. Arboleda tries to clinch up. Arboleda tries to clinch there but Xenophobus circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xenophobus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xenophobus. That's going to slow Arboleda down. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Xenophobus paws at him with a jab and circles away. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Xenophobus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Xenophobus misses with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A punch lands to the side of Arboleda 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1# Arboleda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Arboleda wants to clinch and Arboleda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arboleda moves in looking to clinch but Xenophobus pushes him off. Arboleda avoids the body shot from Xenophobus.
Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Arboleda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Arboleda tries to clinch but fails miserably and Xenophobus counters with a lovely straight right hand! Arboleda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xenophobus. Arboleda tries to clinch up but Xenophobus circles away and keeps his distance. Xenophobus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xenophobus throws a big shot that misses. Arboleda needs to keep his hands up - Xenophobus had a free shot at his head there. Xenophobus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xenophobus looks to throw the jab but Arboleda is out of range. Arboleda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arboleda closes the distance but Xenophobus moves to the side and Xenophobus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# Arboleda wants to clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Xenophobus swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda. Arboleda throws a nice head kick!
Xenophobus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arboleda at a distance.
Xenophobus just misses with a punch to the body.
Arboleda throws a head kick that misses. Xenophobus flicks out a counter leg kick but Arboleda steps away. Xenophobus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A punch combination from Arboleda misses. Arboleda tries to clinch but Xenophobus is having none of it. #CL2# Xenophobus forces Arboleda back against the ropes and clinches. Xenophobus has Arboleda pushed against the ropes. Xenophobus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysseus Xenophobus dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R5# Arboleda misses with a wild combination.
Xenophobus lands with a nice body punch. Xenophobus misses with a few strikes there.
Xenophobus lands with a shot to the body. Arboleda is looking to clinch but Xenophobus is avoiding it.
Xenophobus throws a shot from downtown. Arboleda moves away and avoids it. Arboleda moves away from the strike by Xenophobus. Xenophobus misses the jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda tries to clinch up but Xenophobus circles away and keeps his distance. Arboleda tries to clinch there but Xenophobus circles away.
Arboleda tries to clinch but fails miserably and Xenophobus counters with a nice uppercut. Xenophobus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xenophobus throws a head kick that misses. Arboleda looks to clinch and Xenophobus counters with a one-two to the body. #T1# Arboleda tries to clinch but Xenophobus moves out of range. Xenophobus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arboleda on the side of the head. Xenophobus throws a big shot that misses. Arboleda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xenophobus throws out the jab. Arboleda tried to counter with a leg kick but Xenophobus avoided it. Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xenophobus throws a counter combo. Xenophobus misses with an uppercut. Xenophobus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arboleda was well out of range. Poor timing from Xenophobus. Arboleda is looking to land body kicks. Xenophobus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Some wild striking there from Xenophobus.
Arboleda wants to clinch up but Xenophobus keeps it at a distance. Xenophobus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Xenophobus throws a lazy right hand but Arboleda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Xenophobus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arboleda was well out of range. Poor timing from Xenophobus. Arboleda moves in looking to clinch but Xenophobus pushes him off. Xenophobus throws a body shot but no joy. Arboleda tries to clinch up.#T2# Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch. Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xenophobus swats him away and circles back towards the center. Xenophobus throws a body punch but Arboleda moves out of range. Arboleda is looking to clinch. Arboleda tries to clinch but Xenophobus is having none of it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arboleda lands a head kick!
Arboleda tries to clinch up. Arboleda swings and misses with a shot to the body and Xenophobus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Xenophobus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Arboleda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Xenophobus throws a body punch but Arboleda moves out of range. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Xenophobus paws at him with a jab and circles away. Xenophobus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Arboleda tries to clinch up but Xenophobus circles away and keeps his distance. Humberto Manuel Arboleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arboleda misses with a wild body shot. Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ulysseus Xenophobus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Arboleda throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Ulysseus Xenophobus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Xenophobus 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Ulysseus Xenophobus! Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Ulysseus Xenophobus! Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Ulysseus Xenophobus!
Ulysseus Xenophobus wins by unanimous decision! Ulysseus Xenophobus 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:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Humberto Manuel Arboleda (ranked 9920 p4p, 618 weight class) and Martin Lawrence (ranked 8802 p4p, 0 weight class). Arboleda comes into the arena with ASTAROTH - GUERRA DE METAL blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Humberto Manuel Arboleda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Martin Lawrence! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Arboleda gets a clinch. Arboleda successfully pulls guard.
Arboleda being controlled here, momentarily. Arboleda 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. Arboleda managing to control the position. Lawrence preventing the sweep. Lawrence has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Vegas Campania. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Lawrence is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawrence trying to control but Arboleda is working from the bottom. Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Arboleda keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Arboleda managing to control the position. Arboleda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawrence on the ground. Lawrence stopping the sweep attempt from Arboleda. Lawrence looking to pass the guard. Lawrence keeps trying to improve his position. Lawrence wants to control from the top but Arboleda keeps moving. Arboleda is controlling Lawrence's posture. Lawrence thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Arboleda has control of Lawrence's left arm, preventing Lawrence from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lawrence sitting in guard here, content to control. Arboleda has his hands on Lawrence's head, controlling the position. Lawrence won't allow Arboleda to sweep him here. Arboleda has control of Lawrence's left arm, preventing Lawrence from doing any damage. Lawrence sitting in guard, not really doing much. Arboleda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawrence is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Arboleda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Arboleda tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lawrence wants to control from the top but Arboleda keeps moving. Lawrence drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lawrence jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Arboleda is controlling Lawrence's posture. Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arboleda is keeping the position for now. Lawrence 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. Arboleda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Arboleda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Arboleda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Arboleda looking for a sweep. Not yet Arboleda, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Lawrence wants to control from the top but Arboleda keeps moving. Arboleda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lawrence trying to control but Arboleda is working from the bottom. Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lawrence thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Arboleda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Arboleda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Lawrence passes into half guard. Arboleda controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Lawrence prevents Arboleda from improving his position. Arboleda wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy and won't allow it. Arboleda preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but Arboleda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Arboleda wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy.
Arboleda preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Arboleda is staying active underneath Lawrence, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Arboleda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Arboleda is not content to let Lawrence control the position. Arboleda is concentrating on defense, preventing Lawrence from advancing position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Arboleda is trying to get back to full guard. Arboleda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Arboleda trying to control here.
Arboleda tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lawrence has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Arboleda (0) vs (3) Lawrence Lawrence has control of Arboleda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Arboleda regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Arboleda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Lawrence wants to control the pace but Arboleda is squirming around nicely. Lawrence has hold of Arboleda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arboleda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lawrence controlling the pace for now. Arboleda has given up his back here. Will Lawrence look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Arboleda (0) vs (6) Lawrence Arboleda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Arboleda is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Arboleda is controlling Lawrence's trapped leg to prevent Lawrence from advancing to side control. Lawrence trying to mount his opponent but Arboleda defends it. Lawrence prevents Arboleda from improving his position. Lawrence not doing much here.
Lawrence looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Arboleda wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Lawrence is pressing down on Arboleda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arboleda is holding on for now. Arboleda trying to control from the bottom.
Lawrence trying to control the pace. Arboleda preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Arboleda tries to get to full guard but Lawrence has control of the leg. Lawrence is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arboleda sees it coming and defends easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Arboleda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Arboleda is working hard here to advance position. Lawrence wants to take a breather but Arboleda is having none of it. Arboleda is controlling Lawrence's position as best he can from this difficult position. Lawrence is looking for a kimura but Arboleda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawrence to get the leverage. Lawrence trying to control from half guard but Arboleda is working away. Arboleda tries to roll over but Lawrence keeps him under control. Arboleda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lawrence is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Arboleda wants to get back to full guard. Arboleda controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Lawrence prevents Arboleda from improving his position. Arboleda is trying is best to control the position here. Arboleda is trying to control but can't.
Arboleda is looking to improve his position.
Lawrence seems to be looking for submissions.
Arboleda is positioning himself well to prevent Lawrence advancing to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Arboleda is looking to improve his position.
Lawrence wants to control but Arboleda is keeping him busy. Arboleda trying to control here.
Arboleda keeps control of the position for the meantime. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Lawrence wins on points by 6 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1# Tinto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tinto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arboleda defends it well. Arboleda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL# Arboleda clinches up against the cage. Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Tinto is blocking nicely.
Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Arboleda tries to throw a body punch but Tinto avoids it by throwing Arboleda back against the cage. #TD2# Tinto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Arboleda regains guard immediately. Tinto won't allow Arboleda to get back to his feet. Tinto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Tinto advances to half guard. Tinto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Tinto moves nicely into side control. Arboleda being controlled for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Tinto has hold of Arboleda's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Arboleda tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tinto cranks the arm and Arboleda screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Arboleda, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Daniel Tinto! A relieved looking Daniel Tinto 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:
GAMT 71 Deal v Jernit 3
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Arboleda. Hayes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arboleda moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Arboleda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Arboleda wants to clinch. Arboleda misses with a low kick. Arboleda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hayes. Hayes lands a nice shot that snaps Arboleda's head back.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hayes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hayes scores with a nice strike. Hayes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hayes throws a jab but it's blocked by Arboleda. Arboleda wants to clinch. Hayes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Arboleda staying out of range there. Arboleda wants to clinch. Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hayes.#T1# Arboleda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Hayes throws a hook but Arboleda avoids it easily. Arboleda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayes doesn't seem bothered though. Arboleda tries to clinch but Hayes moves out of range. Hayes tries to counter by clinching up but Arboleda breaks away and moves out of range. Arboleda is looking to clinch. #CL2# Arboleda clinches. Arboleda takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hayes lands with a right to the head. Hayes scores with an uppercut up the middle. Arboleda lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hayes managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Hayes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arboleda blocks it with crossed arms. Arboleda landing knees to the head.
Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Hayes is blocking nicely.
Hayes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Hayes lands a left hand.
Arboleda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Arboleda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2# Arboleda lands an uppercut. Arboleda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hayes takes an elbow to the temple. Arboleda prevents a body shot from Hayes. Hayes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arboleda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arboleda lands a damaging elbow. Hayes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda lands a good knee to the midsection. Hayes won't want to take too many of those. Hayes is breathing heavily. Arboleda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Arboleda takes a shot to the head. Arboleda works on Hayes's body with a couple of short punches. Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Hayes avoids the damage to the body. Arboleda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Arboleda tries to work over Hayes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hayes lands a hook that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayes. Hayes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hayes misses with the head strike.
Hayes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Humberto Manuel Arboleda will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Hayes keeps the fight on the outside.#CUT# It looks like Humberto Manuel Arboleda has been cut. Hayes tries to work over Arboleda's front leg with a kick but Arboleda checks it. Arboleda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Arboleda moves to clinch but Hayes breaks away and Hayes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hayes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arboleda. Hayes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Arboleda pushes Hayes up against the ropes in a clinch. Hayes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arboleda avoids it. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda misses with a knee to the head. Hayes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hayes missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot in the inside from Arboleda. Hayes lands a knee to the head.
Hayes landing knees to the head.
Arboleda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arboleda managing to block the knees to the body from Hayes.
#T1# Hayes lands a knee to the head.
Hayes misses with a knee to the head. Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hayes blocks it with crossed arms. Hayes blocks an elbow strike. We've been informed that Arboleda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Arboleda misses with an elbow over the top. Hayes dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a damaging elbow. Hayes misses with a knee to the head. A short body shot lands from Hayes as the two fighters clinch.
Arboleda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
Hayes tries to land a knee to the head but Arboleda blocks with his arms.
Hayes struggles to land a body shot inside as Arboleda controls his hands.
Arboleda lands a damaging elbow. Hayes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayes. Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda looks to throw an elbow but misses. Arboleda managing to block the knees to the body from Hayes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hayes's brow. #T2# Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Hayes in his tracks for a moment. Hayes takes a knee to the side of the body. Hayes struggles to land a body shot inside as Arboleda controls his hands.
Hayes looking to throw knees to the head but Arboleda is blocking nicely.
Hayes misses with a hook from the clinch. Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hayes is keeping busy. Hayes blocks the elbow strike.
Arboleda lands a knee to the head.
Hayes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hayes swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it. Arboleda scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Arboleda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hayes.
Hayes misses with the head strike.
Arboleda tries to stall but Hayes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Hayes will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. That's time! Hayes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Arboleda tries to clinch but Hayes is having none of it. Hayes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arboleda.
Hayes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayes swats him away and circles back towards the center. Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. An attempted straight right counter from Hayes misses the target. Hayes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Arboleda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arboleda tries to clinch up but Hayes circles away and keeps his distance. Arboleda bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hayes paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hayes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Arboleda darts in and clinches Hayes up against the ropes. Knees in the clinch landing for Hayes.
Hayes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arboleda avoiding damage as Hayes throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hayes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arboleda.
Hayes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arboleda is defending well for now. Hayes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hayes is working Arboleda over against the ropes.#T1# Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hayes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arboleda is defending well for now. Hayes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arboleda struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayes controls his hands.
Hayes tries to land knees in the clinch but Arboleda avoids the damage to the body. Arboleda prevents a body shot from Hayes. Hayes misses with a punch on the inside.
Arboleda swings wildly with an uppercut but Hayes uses good head movement to avoid it. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hayes is defending well for now. Knees to the body from Hayes.
Hayes working aggressively here.
Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
Hayes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hayes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Arboleda can't find room to land a body shot as Hayes controls the action.
Hayes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Arboleda managing to block the knees to the body from Hayes.
#T2# Arboleda lands a nice knee to the body. Knees to the body from Hayes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hayes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hayes blocks it with crossed arms. Arboleda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arboleda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hayes's brow. Arboleda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A shot in the inside from Hayes. Arboleda blocks a body shot from Hayes. Arboleda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Hayes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Arboleda wants to stall.
Hayes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hayes tries a knee to the head but Arboleda blocks it.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but Hayes blocks with his arms.
Hayes tries to land knees in the clinch but Arboleda avoids the damage to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Michael Hayes did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R4##CL2# Hayes gets tackled into the ropes by Arboleda. Arboleda maintains the clinch. Arboleda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hayes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Arboleda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Arboleda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Hayes avoids the damage to the body. Hayes lands a right hand. Arboleda is trying to stall.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes lands a right hand. Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Hayes is blocking nicely.
Arboleda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayes crunches a lovely knee into Arboleda's ribcage. Arboleda managing to block the knees to the body from Hayes.
Arboleda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Hayes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hayes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Hayes blocks it.
#T1# Hayes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arboleda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arboleda pushes Hayes back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hayes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short right from Hayes on the inside. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hayes avoids it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hayes. Hayes avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Hayes landing knees to the head.
Hayes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hayes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Hayes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda looking to stall.
Hayes takes a knee to the side of the body. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hayes pushes Arboleda back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Hayes with an attempt at a knee that 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! Hayes blocks an elbow strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hayes. Hayes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Michael Hayes has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hayes lands with a right to the head. Hayes lands a shoulder strike. Hayes digs a right hand into Arboleda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arboleda's gas tank. Hayes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Hayes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Hayes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Hayes avoids the damage to the body. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Hayes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hayes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arboleda.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hayes lands with a short shot to the head. Hayes tries to land a knee to the head but Arboleda blocks with his arms.
Hayes lands a body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hayes had his way with Humberto Manuel Arboleda in that round. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R5# Arboleda wants to clinch. Arboleda scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Humberto Manuel Arboleda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Hayes moves into the clinch. Hayes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. A nice left hand lands by Hayes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Arboleda trying to stall but Hayes improves his position.
Arboleda seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hayes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arboleda is defending well for now.#T1# Hayes scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hayes has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Arboleda to the canvas! Can Arboleda beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Arboleda was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Hayes is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Michael Hayes! A very excited looking Michael Hayes 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:
GAMT 65 Magnavox v Shanks 2
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1# Arboleda wants to clinch up but Gonzo keeps it at a distance. Gonzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arboleda. #CL# Arboleda forces Gonzo back against the ropes and clinches. Gonzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gonzo is keeping busy. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Gonzo cracks Arboleda with a nice body shot. Gonzo controlling the action here for a moment.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Gonzo blocks it.
Arboleda takes a shot to the head. Gonzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Good body shot from Gonzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gonzo takes an elbow to the forehead. Gonzo is trying to stall.
Gonzo tries a body shot but Arboleda blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Arboleda prevents a body shot from Gonzo. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1# Gonzo blocks an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Gonzo lands with a left to the head. Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gonzo avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Gonzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short left from Gonzo. A short left from Gonzo. Gonzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Arboleda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gonzo misses with some punches.
Arboleda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Gonzo scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head. Arboleda misses with a body punch.
Gonzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arboleda. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arboleda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzo. Arboleda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Arboleda tries to work over Gonzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gonzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Gonzo wants to stall.
Gonzo lands a right hand. Stalling in the clinch from Gonzo.
Gonzo dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Gonzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arboleda's elbow. Gonzo controlling the action here for a moment.
Gonzo lands a hook to the side of the head. Gonzo throws a head punch that misses. Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzo avoids the damage to the body. Arboleda manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gonzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda connects with a knee to the head.
Gonzo trying to stall but Arboleda improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Gonzo as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Gonzo dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Arboleda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gonzo misses with a head kick.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Arboleda clinches with his opponent.
Arboleda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Gonzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Arboleda scores with a shot to the side of Gonzo's head. Arboleda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzo's elbow. Gonzo holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Arboleda with a knee to the head.
Arboleda prevents a body shot from Gonzo. Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arboleda tries a body shot but Gonzo blocks it.
Gonzo blocks an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Arboleda misses with a knee to the head. Gonzo dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Gonzo cracks Arboleda with a nice body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body punch from Gonzo. Arboleda scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gonzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1# Gonzo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Arboleda taking a breather. Gonzo avoids the elbow strike from Arboleda, against the ropes.
Gonzo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gonzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzo avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Arboleda to work.
Gonzo lands a hook to the side of the head. Arboleda working Gonzo over with knees to the body. Arboleda stalling in the clinch but Gonzo improves position. Gonzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Gonzo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Great Gonzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A nice right hand lands inside from Gonzo. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Gonzo blocks it.
#T2# Gonzo avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Gonzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arboleda misses with a body punch.
Gonzo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gonzo stalling in the clinch.
Gonzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Gonzo. Gonzo scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head. Arboleda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Gonzo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gonzo pushes Arboleda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gonzo looking to stall.
Gonzo takes a knee to the side of the body. Gonzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arboleda is keeping busy. Arboleda working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gonzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Arboleda looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Great Gonzo will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Arboleda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Arboleda moves in looking to clinch but Gonzo pushes him off.#CL# Gonzo tries to keep at a distance but Arboleda has taken the fight into the clinch. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzo backwards. Gonzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Gonzo just leaning against Arboleda, taking a breather. Gonzo misses with the head strike.
Gonzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it. Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gonzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gonzo leaning his opponent against the ropes. Nice body punch from Gonzo - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Gonzo. #T1# Gonzo lands a hook to the side of the head. Gonzo lands a hook to the side of the head. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda. Gonzo pressing his opponent against the ropes. Arboleda tries a body shot but Gonzo blocks it.
Arboleda blocks a body shot from Gonzo. Gonzo takes an elbow to the temple. Gonzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Gonzo lands a nice uppercut. Gonzo scores with a nice hook to the head. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gonzo is looking to control Arboleda's arms but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gonzo has his back to the ropes. Arboleda blocking some punches.
Gonzo misses with a hook from the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gonzo avoids the elbow strike from Arboleda, against the ropes.
#T2# Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
Gonzo cracks Arboleda with a nice body shot. Gonzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arboleda is keeping busy. Gonzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arboleda. Arboleda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzo's elbow. Gonzo stalling the fight.
Arboleda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gonzo managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzo is defending well for now. A short left from Gonzo. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzo.
Gonzo blocks the elbow strike.
Gonzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns Gonzo into the ropes. Come on Gonzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Gonzo really dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# Arboleda needs to keep his hands up - Gonzo had a free shot at his head there. Arboleda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL# Arboleda moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonzo has Arboleda pressed against the ropes.
Gonzo lands with a left to the head. Gonzo dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Gonzo throws a head punch that misses. A shot in the inside from Gonzo. Gonzo avoids the elbow strike from Arboleda, against the ropes.
Gonzo scores with a hook to the body. Gonzo lands a hook to the side of the head. Gonzo is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Gonzo. Gonzo can't find room to land a body shot as Arboleda controls the action.
Gonzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzo lands a left hand.
Gonzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Arboleda controls his hands.
#T1# Gonzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda. Arboleda is trying to stall.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzo fails to land. Gonzo avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Gonzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzo lands a left hand.
Arboleda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzo avoids the damage to the body. Gonzo managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Gonzo scores with a shoulder strike. Gonzo blocks an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Gonzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gonzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2# Arboleda is rocked! Gonzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda is looking to control Gonzo's arms but Gonzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arboleda has his back to the ropes. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2# Gonzo scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head. Oh Arboleda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arboleda takes a shot to the head. Arboleda lands an elbow inside that Gonzo shrugs off. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arboleda as Gonzo tries to tie him up. Gonzo blocks an elbow strike from Arboleda.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Gonzo is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzo fails to land. Arboleda seems to have got his legs back now. Gonzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arboleda letting Gonzo take a breather here. Gonzo digs a right hand into Arboleda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arboleda's gas tank. Gonzo trying to control the position but instead, Arboleda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gonzo into the ropes. Gonzo lands a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Gonzo dominated that fourth round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5# Gonzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arboleda tries to clinch up. Arboleda tries to clinch but Gonzo moves out of range. #CL2# Gonzo instigates a clinch. Arboleda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzo. Come on Gonzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gonzo working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzo's brow. Gonzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gonzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Gonzo is looking to control Arboleda's arms but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gonzo has his back to the ropes. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzo is defending well for now. Gonzo looking to slow down the pace here. Gonzo lands a nice uppercut.#T1# Gonzo misses with the head strike.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gonzo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gonzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gonzo managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzo.
Gonzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gonzo lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzo.
Gonzo lands a shoulder strike. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gonzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzo is defending well for now. Arboleda blocks a body shot from Gonzo. #T2# Gonzo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gonzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Gonzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it. Gonzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gonzo lands a nice uppercut. Great Gonzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A battle for position here, against the ropes. A nice left hand lands by Gonzo.
Gonzo effectively controlling the action here. Arboleda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gonzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Gonzo dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gonzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Arboleda prevents a body shot from Gonzo. Gonzo scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head. Gonzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Great Gonzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gonzo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Gonzo! Great Gonzo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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GAMT 59 Kane v McDonnell
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Moans closes the distance and clinches. Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Moans is blocking nicely.
Moans throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Moans just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arboleda's brow. Moans takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moans lands a body shot. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Moans on the inside. Moans swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it. Arboleda with a knee to the head.
Arboleda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right from Moans. Moans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. This has been an exciting period of action! Moans scores with an uppercut up the middle. Arboleda blocks an elbow strike from Moans.
Moans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Arboleda.
Moans lands a nice uppercut. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moans avoids it. Arboleda struggles to land a body shot inside as Moans controls his hands.
Moans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. #T1# Arboleda misses with a knee to the head. Moans misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Moans just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arboleda's brow. Moans tries a body shot but Arboleda blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Moans fails to land. Moans throws a head punch that misses. Arboleda takes a shot to the head. Moans working some nice short punches in the clinch. Moans has a couple of punches blocked by Arboleda.
Moans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Moans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moans lands with a short shot to the head. Nice body punch from Moans. Moans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moans misses with a hook from the clinch. Arboleda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Moans avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Moans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arboleda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Moans lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Moans.
Moans scores with an uppercut up the middle. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moans.
Moans has a couple of punches blocked by Arboleda.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arboleda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moans throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. A knee to the head by Arboleda.
Moans has a couple of punches blocked by Arboleda.
Moans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arboleda. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moans avoids it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Moans managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moans backwards. A shot in the inside from Arboleda. Moans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Moans dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Moans misses with a low kick. Sloppy strikes from Moans. Those never looked like landing. Arboleda is looking to clinch. #CL# Arboleda takes the fight into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. Moans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Moans misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Moans fails to land. Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moans managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda struggles to land a body shot inside as Moans controls his hands.
Moans managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Arboleda blocks a body shot from Moans. Moans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Moans throws an elbow but misses. #T1# Moans lands a left hand.
Moans has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight. Arboleda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arboleda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moans.
Moans looks to throw an elbow but misses. Moans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arboledas head. Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Arboleda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Moans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Moans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moans pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Arboleda is trying to maintain a safe position but Moans gets an underhook and turns Arboleda into the ropes. Moans managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
A right hook to the body lands for Moans.
Arboleda with a knee to the head.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Moans avoids the damage to the body. Shaq Moans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Arboleda takes a shot to the head. #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! Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into Moans's ribcage. Moans has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Arboleda can't find room to land a body shot as Moans controls the action.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moans looks to throw an elbow but misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. Moans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda is looking to control Moans's arms but Moans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arboleda has his back to the ropes. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moans.
A left hand lands to the body for Moans.
Arboleda is looking to control Moans's arms but Moans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arboleda has his back to the ropes. Moans throws a head punch that misses. Moans scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head. Arboleda working aggressively here.
Moans managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Moans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moans misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Moans on the inside. Moans lands with a light punch inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Moans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Arboleda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Moans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Moans circles away.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Moans jabs Arboleda to the body, keeping him at a distance. Moans 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. Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Moans misses with a body shot.
Moans thows a left - swing and a miss! Arboleda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Arboleda tries to clinch up. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moans swats him away and circles back towards the center. Moans tries to score with a low kick but Arboleda moves his leg out of the way. Arboleda appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Moans darts in and out, connecting with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arboleda circles away quickly and effectively. Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Moans circles away.
Moans circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Moans throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arboleda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Moans swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda. Arboleda sets himself, and Moans steps forward looking for the clinch! Arboleda avoids it this time.#T1# Arboleda throws a wild body kick that Moans sees coming a mile off. Arboleda slips under a jab. Moans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Moans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arboleda.
Moans swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda. Moans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arboleda's sensitive parts. Moans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arboleda. Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch. Moans was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A jab from Moans finds it's way through Arboleda's defenses. Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Arboleda tries to land a front kick but Moans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Shaq Moans seems to be getting the better of the standup. Moans misses with a low kick as Arboleda jumps back. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moans swats him away and circles back towards the center. Arboleda tries to clinch there but Moans circles away.
Arboleda looks to clinch and Moans counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Moans misses with a looping left. Arboleda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moans. Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Moans clinches with his opponent.
Moans working aggressively here.
Moans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Moans lands with a short head shot on the inside. Moans tries to land knees in the clinch but Arboleda avoids the damage to the body. Moans digs a right hand into Arboleda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arboleda's gas tank. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moans's brow. Moans lands on the inside with an uppercut. Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Moans throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moans scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head. Moans misses with a short punch on the inside. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moans avoids it. Moans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Moans really dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moans, right into the meat.
Moans misses with a low kick. Arboleda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moans to score with a decent uppercut. Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moans swats him away and circles back towards the center. Arboleda wants to slow Moans down by chopping away at his legs. Moans is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. A clash of legs there as Arboleda blocks the low kick. Moans swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda. Moans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moans steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arboleda. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Moans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A looping hook to the body misses from Moans. Arboleda does a little dance to reset his feet. Arboleda is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A chopping leg kick lands by Moans. Moans circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Moans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Arboleda tries to clinch there but Moans circles away.
Moans throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Arboleda is looking to clinch. Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1# Arboleda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moans throws out the jab. Moans cracks Arboleda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Moans swings for the body but Arboleda moves out of range.
Arboleda tries to land a leg kick but Moans saw it coming and moves away.
Moans cracks Arboleda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Arboleda throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Arboleda wants to clinch. Moans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Moans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Arboleda slips under a jab from Moans. Moans looks to throw the jab but Arboleda is out of range. Arboleda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Moans lands a nice shot that snaps Arboleda's head back.
Arboleda takes one to the chin there. Arboleda throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A punch lands to the side of Arboleda 's head but he takes it in his stride. Moans throws a hook but Arboleda blocks it.#T2# Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Moans circles away.
Moans misses with a wild body shot. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moans swats him away and circles back towards the center. Moans cracks Arboleda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Arboleda tries to clinch but Moans is having none of it. Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moans feints a counter leg kick. Moans throws a looping overhand right but Arboleda ducks down to avoid it. Moans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Moans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Arboleda rushes Moans and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moans is keeping busy. A short uppercut from Arboleda. Arboleda lands an elbow inside. Moans trying to land knees to the body.
Moans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Moans dominated that fourth round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R5# Moans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arboleda is out of range. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Moans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Moans looks to throw the jab but Arboleda is out of range. Moans throws a solid leg kick but Arboleda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moans. Arboleda tries to clinch up. Moans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arboleda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moans to score with a decent uppercut. Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arboleda tries to clinch there but Moans circles away.
Arboleda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Moans loads up on a big right hand but Arboleda slips the punch. Moans misses with a low kick. It looked like Arboleda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda tries to clinch up. Moans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Arboleda tries to clinch but Moans moves out of range. Moans misses with an uppercut. Arboleda saw that one coming. Moans throws a hook but Arboleda blocks it.#CL# Arboleda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# Moans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Arboleda is struggling to control the position. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moans. Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Moans fails to land. Moans scores with an uppercut up the middle. Shaq Moans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Moans is blocking nicely.
Arboleda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Good body shot from Arboleda.
Arboleda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Moans avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Moans misses with a punch to the body.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moans.
Moans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moans lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Humberto Manuel Arboleda has been cut. Arboleda taking a breather. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moans.
Moans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Moans.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arboleda blocks the elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges. Arboleda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Moans on the inside. Moans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Moans scores with a shoulder strike. Humberto Manuel Arboleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Moans landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Moans misses with a short punch on the inside. Moans lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. A quick uppercut on the inside from Moans.
And that's the end of the fight! Shaq Moans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Moans 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Shaq Moans! Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Shaq Moans! Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Shaq Moans!
Shaq Moans wins by unanimous decision! Shaq Moans 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:
GAMT 54 Kane vs Wells 2
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1# Arboleda throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Arboleda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Summers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Summers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arboleda tries to clinch up but Summers circles away and keeps his distance. Arboleda just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSummers.#CL2# Arboleda pushes Summers up against the ropes in a clinch. Summers looking to throw knees to the head but Arboleda is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda. Summers misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Arboleda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Summers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arboleda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Summers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arboleda blocks it with crossed arms. Arboleda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Summers misses with a knee to the head. Summers lands an elbow inside. #CUT# It looks like Humberto Manuel Arboleda has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Arboleda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Summers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arboleda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Summers misses with a knee strike.
Summers landing knees to the body.
Summers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Summers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1# Summers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Arboleda lands a shoulder strike. Summers working Arboleda over with knees to the body. Arboleda lands an elbow inside that Summers shrugs off. With the fighters up against the ropes, Arboleda throws an elbow but misses. Summers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Summers scores with a knee to the head.
Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Summers in his tracks for a moment. Summers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Summers takes an elbow to the temple. Summers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arboleda's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arboleda trying to stall but Summers improves his position.
Arboleda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Summers crunches a lovely knee into Arboleda's ribcage. Arboleda trying to stall but Summers improves his position.
Arboleda lands a nice knee to the body. Summers looking to throw knees to the head but Arboleda is blocking nicely.
Summers scores a nice knee to the body.
Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Summers in his tracks for a moment. #T2# Knees in the clinch landing for Summers.
Summers avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Summers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda scores a nice knee to the body.
Summers is breathing heavily. Arboleda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Summers tries to land knees in the clinch but Arboleda avoids the damage to the body. Summers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Summers tries to land knees in the clinch but Arboleda avoids the damage to the body. Summers misses with the head strike.
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Summers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Summers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arboleda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Summers looking to throw knees to the head but Arboleda is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Summers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Summers misses with a knee strike.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Summers blocks it.
Summers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arboleda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kieran Summers will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Summers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Summers is looking for a counter combo. Arboleda tries to clinch but Summers is having none of it. Arboleda throws a nice head kick!
Arboleda has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Summers swats him away and circles back towards the center. Arboleda is looking to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Summers misses the target. Arboleda is looking to clinch but Summers is avoiding it.
Summers swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda. Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda is looking to clinch but Summers is avoiding it.
Arboleda tries to clinch up.#CL2# Arboleda drives through and clinches with Summers against the ropes.
#T1# Summers managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Summers scores with a nice hook to the head. Arboleda pushes Summers back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Arboleda scores with a shot to the side of Summers's head. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Summers.
Arboleda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Arboleda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Summers misses with a knee strike.
Arboleda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Summers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda pushes off an throws an elbow but Summers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Summers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Summers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda avoiding damage as Summers throws knees to the body.
Summers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into Summers's ribcage. Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Summers's defenses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a good knee to the midsection. Summers won't want to take too many of those. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2# Summers lands a knee to the head.
Summers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Summers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Summers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arboleda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Arboleda lands an elbow just above Summers 's eye. Knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda taking a breather. Arboleda connects with a knee to the head.
Arboleda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Summers avoids it. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Summers is defending well for now. Summers takes an elbow to the forehead. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Summers is defending well for now. Summers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arboleda blocks a body shot from Summers. Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Summers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Arboleda moves in looking to clinch but Summers pushes him off. Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Summers circles away.
Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And Summers counters with a quick kick to the body but Arboleda blocks it. Arboleda misses with a head kick.
Summers looks to land a right hand but Arboleda moved out of range.#CL2# Arboleda rushes Summers and presses him up against the ropes. Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Summers avoids the damage to the body. Summers tries a knee to the head but Arboleda blocks it.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Arboleda lands a good knee to the midsection. Summers won't want to take too many of those. Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arboleda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Summers tries to land a knee to the head but Arboleda blocks with his arms.
Arboleda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Summers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Summers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1# Summers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Summers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Summers misses with a knee to the head. Arboleda lands a hook that snaps the head of Summers backwards. Summers avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Summers misses with the head strike.
Summers tries a knee to the head but Arboleda blocks it.
Summers misses with a knee to the head. Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Summers's defenses. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges. Arboleda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Summers missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda lands a right hand. Summers misses with a knee to the head. Arboleda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arboleda is trying to stall.
Summers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2# Arboleda managing to block the knees to the body from Summers.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Summers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arboleda avoids it. A short right hand to the side of the head by Arboleda. Arboleda lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Arboleda is looking to control Summers's arms but Summers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arboleda has his back to the ropes. Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Summers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Arboleda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Summers's elbow. Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Summers in his tracks for a moment. Knees in the clinch landing for Arboleda.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to stall but Summers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Summers blocks it.
Arboleda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Summers landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges. Arboleda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Summers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. That's time! Summers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Arboleda misses with a head kick.
Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Arboleda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Summers's calf. Summers avoids the head kick by Arboleda.
It looked like Summers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arboleda tries to clinch up. Summers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arboleda just manages to avoid it. Arboleda tries to clinch but Summers is having none of it. Arboleda tries to clinch but Summers moves out of range. Summers thinks about countering with a body kick. A clash of legs there as Arboleda blocks the low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Summers misses with a looping left. Arboleda avoids a kick to the body.
Summers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arboleda manages to avoid it. Summers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Summers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1##CL2# Arboleda moves into the clinch successfully.
Arboleda has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Arboleda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Summers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arboleda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Summers throws a knee to the head but misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Summers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arboleda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Summers in his tracks for a moment. Summers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arboleda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Summers takes an elbow to the temple. Arboleda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but Summers blocks with his arms.
Summers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arboleda is trying to maintain a safe position but Summers gets an underhook and turns Arboleda into the ropes. Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Summers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arboleda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Summers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2# Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arboleda lands an uppercut. Arboleda with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Summers managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Summers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Summers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Summers.
Summers lands with a short shot to the head. Summers misses with a knee strike.
Summers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arboleda blocks it with crossed arms. Summers trying to land knees to the body.
Summers blocks an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Summers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda throws a head punch that misses. Summers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Humberto Manuel Arboleda will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. That's time! Summers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R5# Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Summers paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kieran Summers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Summers throws a half hearted mid kick. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Summers paws at him with a jab and circles away. Summers is looking to counter with head kicks. Summers fails to land with a series of punches.
Arboleda checks a leg kick. Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Summers avoids the head kick by Arboleda.
Summers tried to counter with a leg kick but Arboleda avoided it. Arboleda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Summers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arboleda just manages to avoid it. Arboleda lands a nice shot that snaps Summers's head back.
Arboleda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Arboleda clinches up with Summers and pushes him back against the ropes. Summers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda avoids the elbow strike from Summers, against the ropes.
Summers misses with a knee strike.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Arboleda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1# Summers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Summers working aggressively here.
Summers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arboleda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Summers throws a head punch that misses. Summers misses with a knee strike.
Summers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Summers is defending well for now. Summers tries to land knees in the clinch but Arboleda avoids the damage to the body. Arboleda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arboleda lands an elbow inside that Summers shrugs off. Arboleda lands a body punch. Nice elbow from Arboleda. Arboleda lands a good knee to the midsection. Summers won't want to take too many of those. Arboleda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2# Summers is rocked! Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Summers avoids it. Oh Summers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Summers managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Summers seems to have got his legs back now. Arboleda landing knees to the head.
Arboleda taking a breather. #T2# Summers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arboleda blocks it with crossed arms. Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Summers blocks it with crossed arms. Summers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Arboleda throws an elbow but misses. Summers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arboleda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda. Arboleda misses with a punch to the body.
Summers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arboleda avoids it. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Summers.
Arboleda tries to stall but Summers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Summers lands a right hand. Arboleda lands an elbow just above Summers 's eye. Arboleda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Summers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arboleda misses with an elbow over the top. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Summers misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Humberto Manuel Arboleda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Arboleda 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humberto Manuel Arboleda! In his post fight interview, Humberto Manuel Arboleda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
GAMT 48 - Shanks v Hector
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1# Boxer moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL# Arboleda gets in close and instigates a clinch. I was talking to Arboleda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Arboleda taking a breather. Boxer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boxer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Boxer avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Boxer in his tracks for a moment. #CUT# It looks like Kick Boxer has been cut. Boxer tries to throw a body punch but Arboleda avoids it by throwing Boxer back against the ropes. Boxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Arboleda stalling in the clinch but Boxer improves position. Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boxer throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by Arboleda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boxer takes an elbow to the forehead. Boxer throws a head punch that misses. Arboleda lands an elbow inside that Boxer shrugs off. Boxer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Arboleda is working Boxer over against the ropes. Boxer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1# Arboleda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A head punch on the inside from Arboleda fails to land. Boxer avoids the elbow strike from Arboleda, against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Arboleda can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. A nice right hand lands inside from Boxer. Boxer lands a shoulder strike. Boxer avoids the elbow strike from Arboleda, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. Arboleda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Boxer avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Boxer cracks Arboleda with a nice body shot. Boxer lands a nice uppercut. Arboleda looking to slow down the pace here. Arboleda lands a hook to the side of the head. Boxer takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2# Boxer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boxer lands with a short head shot on the inside. Arboleda working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boxer lands a nice uppercut. Boxer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boxer scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxer. Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Boxer avoids the damage to the body. A head punch on the inside from Boxer fails to land. Boxer scores with a nice hook to the head. Boxer prevents a body shot from Arboleda. Boxer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Boxer takes a knee to the side of the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda. A right hook to the body lands for Arboleda.
Arboleda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boxer cracks Arboleda with a nice body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kick Boxer will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Kick Boxer's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Boxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Boxer tries to land a front kick but Arboleda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Humberto Manuel Arboleda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Arboleda wants to clinch.#CL# Arboleda has Boxer up against the ropes in a clinch.
Boxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as Arboleda controls the action.
Arboleda avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Arboleda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Arboleda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arboleda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boxer lands a body punch in the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boxer as Arboleda tries to tie him up. #T1# Boxer scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head. Boxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxer has Arboleda pressed against the ropes.
Boxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Boxer blocks it.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda has scored more points in the clinch so far. Boxer managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow. Boxer throws a head punch that misses. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Boxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxer looks to throw an elbow but misses. Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arboleda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Arboleda pushes off an throws an elbow but Boxer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2# Boxer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. 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! Arboleda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arboleda dodges an elbow strike from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Boxer lands a right hand. Boxer tries a body shot but Arboleda blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Boxer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Boxer lands a body punch. Boxer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Boxer. Arboleda lands a damaging elbow. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Boxer lands a shoulder strike. Boxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arboleda's elbow. Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boxer lands a nice elbow from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kick Boxer will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Kick Boxer's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R3# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boxer, as that shot connected.
Boxer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Boxer throws a body shot but no joy. Arboleda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxer throws out the jab. Arboleda connects with a single shot there. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center. Boxer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boxer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Boxer throws a nice outside leg kick. Arboleda is looking to clinch. Boxer looks like he wants to counter punch here. Boxer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Boxer circles away.
Arboleda wants to clinch up but Boxer keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Boxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Boxer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Arboleda pushes Boxer up against the ropes in a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Arboleda blocks the elbow strike.
Arboleda taking a breather. #T1# Arboleda swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it. Boxer prevents a body shot from Arboleda. Boxer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Boxer. Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Boxer. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boxer. Arboleda prevents a body shot from Boxer. Boxer lands on the inside with an uppercut. Boxer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arboledas head. A short right from Boxer. Boxer is trying to maintain a safe position but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns Boxer into the ropes. A nice left hand lands by Boxer.
Boxer avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Boxer avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Boxer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boxer tries to work over Arboleda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer lands an elbow that stopped Arboleda in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2# It looks like Humberto Manuel Arboleda has been cut. Boxer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. A right handed body shot lands from Boxer.
Boxer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Boxer throws a head punch that misses. Boxer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Boxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Arboleda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boxer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boxer's brow. Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Boxer is blocking nicely.
Boxer avoiding damage.
Arboleda wants to stall.
Boxer working some nice short punches in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer really dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Arboleda defending well as Boxer loads up on a big left hand. Boxer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. That kick from Boxer tenderised Arboleda's leg. Arboleda is trying to keep his angry face on. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A leg kick checked by Arboleda. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Boxer paws at him with a jab and circles away. Arboleda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kick Boxer seems to be getting the better of the standup. Boxer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arboleda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL# Arboleda clinches. Boxer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Boxer avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boxer avoids it. Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
Arboleda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Arboleda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Boxer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boxer digs a right hand into Arboleda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arboleda's gas tank. With the fighters up against the ropes, Boxer throws an elbow but misses. #T1# Boxer scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head. Arboleda digs a right hand underneath Boxer's ribcage. Boxer let out a lung full of air as it connected. Arboleda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arboleda tries to throw a body punch but Boxer avoids it by throwing Arboleda back against the ropes. Boxer managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boxer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Boxer blocks a body shot from Arboleda. Boxer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boxer avoids it. Arboleda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boxer backwards. Boxer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Arboleda taking a breather. Arboleda pushes off an throws an elbow but Boxer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Still in the clinch, Boxer scores with a nice short uppercut. Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arboleda tries to throw a body punch but Boxer avoids it by throwing Arboleda back against the ropes. #T2# A hook to the body from Boxer.
Boxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arboleda's elbow. Arboleda lands with a light punch inside. Boxer managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Boxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arboleda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boxer's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boxer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arboledas head. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but Boxer blocks with his arms.
Arboleda takes an elbow to the temple. Boxer tries to work over Arboleda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arboleda swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it. Boxer avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Boxer.
Boxer scores with a shoulder strike. Boxer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kick Boxer will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5# Boxer scores with a shot to the body.
Arboleda is looking to clinch. A nice inside leg kick there by Boxer. That's going to slow Arboleda down. Arboleda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer. Arboleda checks the leg kick. Arboleda looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Some wild striking there from Boxer.
Boxer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center. Arboleda tries to clinch up but Boxer circles away and keeps his distance. Arboleda tries to clinch but Boxer is having none of it. Arboleda closes the distance looking to clinch and Boxer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda avoids the body shot from Boxer.
Boxer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Arboleda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Boxer catches Arboleda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Boxer swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda.#T1# Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Boxer circles away.
Boxer scoring well with a low kick there.
Arboleda misses with a leg kick. Arboleda tries to clinch but Boxer is having none of it. Arboleda wants to clinch. Boxer looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2# Boxer instigates a clinch. Kick Boxer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside. Arboleda tries a body shot but Boxer blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. A short uppercut from Arboleda. Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arboleda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Arboleda trying to stall but Boxer improves his position.
#T2# Arboleda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boxer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Boxer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boxer's brow. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boxer's brow. Boxer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda looks to throw an elbow but misses. Arboleda has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer 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! Arboleda is trying to stall.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arboleda lands an elbow inside that Boxer shrugs off. Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch. Boxer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight! Kick Boxer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Boxer 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:50 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kick Boxer! A relieved looking Kick Boxer 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:
FC:Wednesday Night Fights 7
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1# Arboleda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Bravo connects with the punch.#CL# Bravo gets tackled into the ropes by Arboleda. Arboleda maintains the clinch. Arboleda lands an elbow just above Bravo 's eye. Arboleda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Bravo avoids the damage to the body. Bravo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2# Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses. Bravo misses with a straight right. Arboleda moves out of range of the body kick. Arboleda tries to clinch up. Arboleda is looking to land body kicks. Arboleda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo. A lazy left from Bravo finds it's target.#CUT2# It looks like Humberto Manuel Arboleda has been cut. 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! Arboleda throws a quick inside leg kick. Bravo lunges at Arboleda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arboleda's hand. Bravo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arboleda's head. Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arboleda moves out of range of the body kick from Bravo.
A slow jab from Bravo misses its intended target. Bravo throws a head kick but Arboleda moves out of range.
#T1# A big left from Bravo misses. Arboleda tries to clinch up. Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Arboleda moves into the clinch. Bravo managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Bravo lands a nice uppercut. Bravo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bravo. Bravo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bravo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arboleda's elbow. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bravo avoids it. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Bravo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda misses with a hook from the clinch. Bravo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. Bravo throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda. Bravo missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bravo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# A head kick misses from Arboleda. Arboleda moves forwards but Bravo connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bravo keeps the fight on the outside. As Arboleda backs off Bravo throws a huge counter combo but Arboleda manages to avoid it all. A kick lands to the mid section there for Arboleda.#CL# Bravo gets tackled into the ropes by Arboleda. Arboleda maintains the clinch. Arboleda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Bravo looks to throw an elbow but misses. Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
Bravo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arboleda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bravo can turn it around. Bravo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Arboleda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bravo's elbow. Arboleda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bravo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bravo swings for the body but Arboleda moves out of range.
Arboleda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arboleda takes one to the chin there. Bravo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Arboleda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bravo throws a nice inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bravo Bravo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Bravo jabs Arboleda right on the nose. Arboleda blinks but takes it well. Bravo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it. Bravo looks like he wants to counter punch here. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bravo swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bravo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arboleda.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses. Arboleda tries to clinch but Bravo moves away and Bravo counters with a slapping leg kick. Bravo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bravo misses with a hook. Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Arboleda tries to clinch up. Arboleda tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it. Bravo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arboleda.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bravo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bravo misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bravo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Arboleda moves in looking to clinch but Bravo pushes him off.#CL# Arboleda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bravo throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2# Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arboleda tries to clinch up.#T1# Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Bravo circles away.
Bravo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Humberto Manuel Arboleda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bravo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arboleda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bravo tries to land a front kick but Arboleda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Arboleda ducks down to avoid it. Arboleda tries to clinch there but Bravo circles away.
Bravo throws a body punch but Arboleda moves out of range. Bravo scores with a jab to the head.
Bravo Bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Arboleda tries to score with a low kick but Bravo moves his leg out of the way. Bravo thinks about the counter body kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Good exchange - Bravo coming out on top. Bravo looks to land a left hand but Arboleda moved out of range nicely. Arboleda moves in looking to clinch but Bravo pushes him off. Arboleda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravo.
Arboleda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A leg kick checked by Arboleda.#T2# Arboleda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bravo. Bravo blocks a head kick by Arboleda.
Arboleda walks into a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bravo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arboleda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bravo jabs Arboleda right on the nose. Arboleda blinks but takes it well. Arboleda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Bravo moves out of range. #CL# Arboleda moves into the clinch. Bravo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2# Bravo breaks from the clinch.
Bravo keeps the fight on the outside. Arboleda wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance. Bravo only half commits to the counter leg kick. Bravo cracks Arboleda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Arboleda tries to clinch up.#CL# Arboleda rushes Bravo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Arboleda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bravo working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arboleda throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bravo Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Arboleda wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance. Arboleda wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance. Bravo tests Arboleda's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arboleda moves out of range of the strikes. Arboleda wants to clinch. Arboleda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bravo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it. Arboleda wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda blocks a head kick by Bravo.
Bravo scores with a hook. Arboleda tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Bravo counters with a left to the body. Bravo misses the jab. Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1# Bravo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arboleda has time to react. Arboleda checks a leg kick. Bravo looks to land a left hand but Arboleda moved out of range nicely. Bravo throws a shot from downtown. Arboleda moves away and avoids it. Bravo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arboleda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bravo. Bravo keeps the fight on the outside. A jab from Bravo misses. Arboleda tries to clinch there but Bravo circles away.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Arboleda tries to clinch up. A jab from Bravo misses. Bravo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arboleda blocks a leg kick. Bravo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bravo lands a nice shot to the body.
Bravo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Arboleda tries to clinch up but Bravo circles away and keeps his distance.#T2# Arboleda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Arboleda lands but Bravo takes it in his stride. This has been an exciting period of action! Bravo misses with a leg kick. Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Arboleda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bravo swings for the body but Arboleda moves out of range.
Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arboleda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arboleda checks it well. Bravo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bravo swings away with a leg kick that misses. Arboleda tries to clinch there but Bravo circles away.
Bravo throws a low kick, looking for Arboleda's leg but Arboleda calmly moves out of range. Humberto Manuel Arboleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bravo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arboleda is out of range. #CL# Arboleda closes the distance and clinches. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but Bravo blocks with his arms.
Bravo throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Bravo Bravo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Bravo 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bravo Bravo!
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Event:
FC 143:Azhari vs Norris Jr
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Arboleda throws a head kick but Kanno moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kanno misses. A punch lands to the side of Kanno 's head but he takes it in his stride. Kanno is looking to land body kicks.#CL# Arboleda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Kanno is blocking nicely.
Arboleda digs a right hand underneath Kanno's ribcage. Kanno let out a lung full of air as it connected. Arboleda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kanno throws a head punch that misses. Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kanno's defenses. Kanno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Arboleda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kanno in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arboleda avoids it. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arboleda is struggling to control the position. Good body shot from Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow. Nice elbow from Arboleda. Kanno misses with a short punch on the inside. Our sources have told us that Arboleda has been working on his elbows in the gym. Kanno scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1# Kanno trying to land knees to the body.
Kanno tries to stall but Arboleda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kanno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kanno struggles to land a body shot inside as Arboleda controls his hands.
Kanno takes an elbow to the temple. Kanno looking to slow down the pace here. Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into Kanno's ribcage. Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but Arboleda avoids the damage to the body. Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kanno looks winded! Arboleda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Nice elbow from Arboleda. With the fighters up against the ropes, Kanno throws an elbow but misses. Nice elbow from Arboleda. Nice body punch from Arboleda. Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arboleda leaning his opponent against the ropes. Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kanno's defenses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arboleda lands a left hand.
#T2# Arboleda lands an elbow inside that Kanno shrugs off. Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kanno's defenses. Kanno lands a shot to the body. Arboleda blocks an elbow strike from Kanno.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kanno just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arboleda's brow. Arboleda avoiding damage.
Kanno throws a head punch that misses. Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arboleda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kanno misses with a punch to the body.
Kanno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arboleda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Arboleda. Arboleda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanno's efforts to push away. Arboleda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanno's efforts to push away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Arboleda to work.
Arboleda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kanno.#CL# Arboleda darts in and clinches Kanno up against the ropes. Kanno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Arboleda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanno can do to turn this around? Arboleda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arboleda avoids it. Arboleda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kanno. Arboleda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but Kanno blocks with his arms.
Arboleda scores with a shoulder strike. Kanno is looking to break free of the clinch but Arboleda has double underhooks. Kanno tries a body shot but Arboleda blocks it.
Kanno is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. Arboleda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kanno's defenses. Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
Arboleda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kanno is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arboleda lands a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Mikami Kanno has been cut. Arboleda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1# Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kanno lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A shot in the inside from Arboleda. Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow. Arboleda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC# Kanno is rocked! Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Kanno in his tracks for a moment. Kanno is still on wobbly legs! Can Arboleda finish him? Arboleda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Arboleda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Arboleda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. 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 right handed body shot lands from Arboleda.
Kanno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arboleda has him pressed against the ropes. Arboleda lands a good knee to the midsection. Kanno won't want to take too many of those. Kanno seems to have recovered his senses. Knees in the clinch landing for Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a hook that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges. A short right from Arboleda. A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda. Arboleda lands a nice uppercut.#T2# Knees in the clinch landing for Arboleda.
Arboleda landing knees to the head.
Kanno trying to control the position but instead, Arboleda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kanno into the ropes. Kanno takes an elbow to the forehead. Arboleda controlling the action here for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges. Arboleda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kannos head. Arboleda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Kanno misses with an elbow over the top. Arboleda lands an elbow inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arboleda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Arboleda lands a body punch. Arboleda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Arboleda. #KD# The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Arboleda has the Thai clinch. Arboleda obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Kanno's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round. The cut man is working on Mikami Kanno's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kanno swinging wildly here.
Mikami Kanno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL# Arboleda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kanno, pushing him back against the ropes. Humberto Manuel Arboleda has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kanno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Arboleda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kanno's face.
Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Kanno in his tracks for a moment. Arboleda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Kanno is trying to break the clinch but Arboleda is controlling him. Kanno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Arboleda connects with a knee to the head.
Arboleda is controlling Kanno's neck. Arboleda unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Kanno goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Humberto Manuel Arboleda! In his post fight interview, Humberto Manuel Arboleda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
FC:Wednesday Night Fights 4
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1# Good work by Arboleda as he checks the leg kick. Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arboleda wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body. Arboleda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Arboleda looks to clinch and Arboleda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arboleda wants to clinch and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice shot lands for Arboleda.#CL2# Arboleda moves into the clinch. Arboleda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but McGuire blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire. McGuire lands a body shot. Arboleda lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire. McGuire dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arboleda misses with an elbow over the top.#BC# McGuire breaks the clinch.
Arboleda takes a shot right to the bread basket. McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda.#T1# McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda. McGuire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. McGuire lands a head shot. Arboleda moves out of range as McGuire strikes. McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arboleda manages to avoid it. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Arboleda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing. McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight. Arboleda throws a head kick that half lands.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt and McGuire counters with a nice body shot. Arboleda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2# McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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! Arboleda wants to clinch and McGuire counters with a straight right hand. An inside leg kick lands from McGuire. McGuire is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Arboleda blocks the body kick.
Arboleda wants to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target. Arboleda tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
#CL2# Arboleda forces McGuire back against the ropes and clinches. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arboleda avoids it. Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body. McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Arboleda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arboleda takes a shot to the head. McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Arboleda controls the action.
Arboleda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# McGuire lands with a straight right. Arboleda didn't see that one coming. Arboleda is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Arboleda wants to counter the offense by McGuire and move into the clinch position. McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Arboleda looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away. McGuire digs a good body shot into Arboleda's ribs. McGuire throws a hook but Arboleda blocks it. McGuire lands a head kick!
McGuire sizes up Arboleda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. McGuire misses with a looping right. McGuire throws a body kick that misses. McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zander McGuire is winning the standup battle so far. McGuire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1##CL2# Arboleda closes the distance and clinches. Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. McGuire tries to work over Arboleda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McGuire digs a right hand into Arboleda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arboleda's gas tank. A short right from McGuire. Arboleda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Arboleda lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head. McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
#BC# McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
#CL2# Arboleda clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGuire.
#BC# McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Arboleda's front leg but catches the back leg as Arboleda tries to avoid it. Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arboleda momentarily.
#CL2# Arboleda clinches up with McGuire and pushes him back against the ropes. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arboleda as McGuire tries to tie him up. Arboleda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2# McGuire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arboleda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arboleda pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Arboleda blocking some punches.
McGuire looking to throw knees to the head but Arboleda is blocking nicely.
Arboleda connects with a knee to the head.
Arboleda trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arboleda into the ropes. Arboleda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arboleda.
McGuire scores with a knee to the head.
Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGuire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it. Arboleda pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. McGuire is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! #R3##CL2# Arboleda gets in close and instigates a clinch. McGuire lands a right hand. McGuire misses with a knee strike.
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Arboleda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arboleda struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from McGuire. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGuire obliges. McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle. McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head. McGuire dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Arboleda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
McGuire landing knees to the head.
Arboleda has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.#BC# McGuire breaks from the clinch.
#T1# McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Arboleda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Arboleda blocks a jab. McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arboleda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Arboleda wants to clinch. And McGuire counters with a quick kick to the body but Arboleda blocks it. McGuire avoids the head kick by Arboleda.
Arboleda tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Arboleda closes the distance but McGuire moves to the side letting McGuire counter with a right hand. Arboleda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Arboleda is looking to clinch. Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch. McGuire scores with the left hand. Arboleda knows he should have avoided that one. McGuire tries to land a front kick but Arboleda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. McGuire lands with a good body shot.#T2# McGuire throws a wild body kick that Arboleda sees coming a mile off. A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# McGuire gets tackled into the ropes by Arboleda. Arboleda maintains the clinch. McGuire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arboleda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Knees in the clinch landing for Arboleda.
Arboleda takes a shot to the head. #BC# McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromArboleda. McGuire throws a leg kick but Arboleda sees it coming and checks it nicely. McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses. McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arboleda can do to turn this around? McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Arboleda moved away. McGuire lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Arboleda misses with a head kick.
Arboleda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire clearly takes that round. That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch. Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Arboleda tries to grapple but his opponent circles and McGuire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Arboleda really felt that one! McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arboleda looks to clinch and McGuire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Arboleda really felt that one! McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. McGuire avoids the head kick by Arboleda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arboleda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Arboleda misses and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut. Arboleda throws a leg kick that is checked and Arboleda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arboleda lands a body shot.
McGuire cracks Arboleda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1# McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Arboleda's belly button to the back. The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Arboleda moves his leg out of the way. McGuire misses with a wild body shot. McGuire feints and then cracks Arboleda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arboleda down. McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Arboleda's head back.
Arboleda cracks the inside of McGuire's front leg. Arboleda tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it. McGuire avoids the head kick by Arboleda.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Arboleda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Arboleda tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range. Arboleda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot. McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arboleda's calf.#T2# Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center. McGuire scores with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arboleda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire. A head kick misses from Arboleda. Arboleda closes the distance looking to clinch and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body. Humberto Manuel Arboleda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick. Arboleda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arboleda checks a leg kick. Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch. It appears McGuire was looking to counter with a kick there. Arboleda tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. McGuire blocks a head kick by Arboleda.
Arboleda throws a head kick that misses. McGuire is looking to slow Arboleda down with leg kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire had his way with Humberto Manuel Arboleda in that round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R5# Arboleda throws a head kick that McGuire semi-blocks.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away. Arboleda tries to clinch up. Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch. McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch. McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. McGuire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arboleda just manages to avoid it. Arboleda blocks a low kick nicely. A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire. Arboleda tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it. Arboleda is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arboleda - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arboleda. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arboleda manages to avoid it. Arboleda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. McGuire half committed to a counter leg kick. McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1# Arboleda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. McGuire swinging wildly here.
Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
Arboleda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire. Arboleda throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Arboleda moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off. Arboleda slips a straight right by McGuire. Arboleda blocks the body kick.
Arboleda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws a body punch but Arboleda moves out of range. Arboleda appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arboleda was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire. McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arboleda walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire. Arboleda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. McGuire keeps the fight on the outside. Arboleda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Zander McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Arboleda moves out of range of the body kick. Arboleda misses with a leg kick. Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch. McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arboleda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arboleda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire. Arboleda tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range. Arboleda delivers a nice body kick. Arboleda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire. Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Humberto Manuel Arboleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McGuire throws a body punch but Arboleda moves out of range. McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Arboleda slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Zander McGuire showed his dominance in that final round. Well McGuire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire! Jumping up and down and very excited, Zander McGuire waved his t-shirt featuring Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
EFFA 190
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1# TooTin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arboleda. Arboleda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. TooTin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. TooTin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. It seemed like Arboleda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Arboleda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Arboleda wants to counter with a clinch but TooTin pushes him away.#CL2# Arboleda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Das TooTin has been cut. Knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda dodges an elbow strike from TooTin.
TooTin tries a body shot but Arboleda blocks it.
Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda tries a body shot but TooTin blocks it.
Arboleda stalling in the clinch but TooTin improves position. TooTin managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
TooTin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Arboleda pushes off an throws an elbow but TooTin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Arboleda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. TooTin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but TooTin blocks it with crossed arms. Nice elbow from TooTin. #CUT# It looks like Humberto Manuel Arboleda has been cut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Arboleda. TooTin avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda lands on the inside with an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Arboleda.
A body shot lands from TooTin.
Arboleda working TooTin over with knees to the body. Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through TooTin's defenses. TooTin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a shot to the body. Arboleda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards TooTin's brow. Arboleda slowing the pace effectively. Knees in the clinch landing for Arboleda.
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! TooTin misses with a knee strike.
Arboleda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. TooTin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arboleda can turn it around.#T2# TooTin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
TooTin dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Our sources have told us that TooTin has been working on his elbows in the gym. TooTin letting Arboleda take a breather here. TooTin managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TooTin is defending well for now. TooTin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but TooTin is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from TooTin. Arboleda lands a nice knee to the body. Arboleda blocks an elbow strike from TooTin.
Arboleda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
TooTin is trying to push Arboleda away but Arboleda has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but TooTin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from TooTin fails to land. Arboleda misses with a knee to the head. TooTin blocks the elbow strike.
#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped TooTin in his tracks for a moment. TooTin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, TooTin scores with a nice short uppercut. Arboleda lands an elbow inside. TooTin managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a left hand that snaps the head of TooTin backwards. A battle for position here, against the ropes. TooTin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda. Arboleda prevents a body shot from TooTin. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from TooTin.
TooTin misses with a body punch.
TooTin throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from TooTin fails to land. A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda. #T4# Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Arboleda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! TooTin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arboleda's elbow. Arboleda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TooTin pushes off an throws an elbow but Arboleda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. TooTin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda scores with a hook to the body. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but TooTin avoids the damage to the body. TooTin tries to work over Arboleda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. TooTin misses with an elbow strike.
Arboleda prevents a body shot from TooTin. Arboleda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. TooTin managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda scores a nice knee to the body.
TooTin struggles to land a body shot inside as Arboleda controls his hands.
Arboleda lands a body punch in the clinch. Arboleda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Arboleda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. TooTin doesn't seem bothered though. A solid leg kick lands there for TooTin.
#CL2# Arboleda rushes TooTin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. TooTin tries to break the clinch but Arboleda is controlling the position. TooTin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TooTin avoids it. Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but TooTin avoids the damage to the body. Arboleda lands a nice shot to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TooTin. Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but TooTin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Arboleda.
A left hand lands to the body for TooTin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Arboleda. Arboleda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TooTin is defending well for now. Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda. #T1# TooTin misses with a body punch.
Arboleda misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Arboleda throws an elbow but misses. TooTin takes a knee to the side of the body. Arboleda lands an elbow just above TooTin 's eye. Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Arboleda lands an elbow inside that TooTin shrugs off. #CUT2# Das TooTin's cut is getting worse. Arboleda prevents a body shot from TooTin. TooTin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. TooTin gets through Arboleda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. TooTin avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
TooTin working aggressively here.
Arboleda lands a shot to the body. Arboleda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Arboleda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of TooTin backwards. Arboleda misses with an elbow strike.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow. A head punch on the inside from TooTin fails to land. #T2# A short right from TooTin on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! TooTin is leaning against Arboleda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TooTin is defending well for now. Arboleda working TooTin over with knees to the body. TooTin avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda lands with a short shot to the head. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from TooTin.
TooTin tries a body shot but Arboleda blocks it.
TooTin has a couple of punches blocked by Arboleda.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. TooTin can't find room to land a body shot as Arboleda controls the action.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
Arboleda throws an elbow but it misses.
Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but TooTin is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Arboleda throws an elbow but misses. #T3# TooTin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TooTin is defending well for now. TooTin lands a nice shot to the body. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TooTin avoids it. TooTin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arboleda scores with a nice hook to the head. Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
TooTin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda has been the more effective fighter overall so far. TooTin misses with a hook from the clinch. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. TooTin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for TooTin.
TooTin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda lands with a light punch inside. Both guys are working to get underhooks. TooTin lands a body shot. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TooTin is defending well for now.#T4# A nice left hand lands by TooTin.
TooTin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. TooTin struggles to land a body shot inside as Arboleda controls his hands.
Arboleda with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! TooTin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arboleda. TooTin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
TooTin cracks Arboleda with a nice body shot. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
TooTin lands a body punch in the clinch. TooTin tries to work over Arboleda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but TooTin blocks with his arms.
TooTin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. TooTin misses with a punch on the inside.
Arboleda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
TooTin avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
TooTin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Arboleda blocks the body kick.
TooTin misses with a leg kick. #CL2# Arboleda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TooTin is defending well for now. A bit of stalling here from Arboleda.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TooTin is defending well for now. TooTin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arboleda prevents a body shot from TooTin. Arboleda lands a good knee to the midsection. TooTin won't want to take too many of those. TooTin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. TooTin misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good anti-grappling being displayed by TooTin as Arboleda tries to tie him up. Arboleda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. TooTin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Knees in the clinch landing for Arboleda.
#T1# Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from TooTin.
TooTin tries a body shot but Arboleda blocks it.
TooTin takes an elbow to the temple. TooTin dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
TooTin lands a right hand. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards TooTin's brow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. TooTin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. TooTin has a couple of punches blocked by Arboleda.
Arboleda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Arboleda prevents a body shot from TooTin. Arboleda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TooTin swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it. Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
Arboleda blocking some punches.
A short right from TooTin on the inside. #T2# Still in the clinch, Arboleda scores with a nice short uppercut. TooTin tries to throw a body punch but Arboleda avoids it by throwing TooTin back against the ropes. TooTin tries to work over Arboleda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. TooTin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
TooTin lands a shoulder strike. TooTin lands a left hand.
TooTin gets through Arboleda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Arboleda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. TooTin takes an elbow to the temple. TooTin working aggressively here.
TooTin lands a body punch in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Arboleda. Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but TooTin is keeping busy. Arboleda is looking to control TooTin's arms but TooTin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arboleda has his back to the ropes. Arboleda is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and TooTin has denied him.#T3# Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TooTin avoids it. Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arboleda is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Arboleda misses with a knee to the head. TooTin blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Arboleda. TooTin tries to throw a body punch but Arboleda avoids it by throwing TooTin back against the ropes. #BC# TooTin breaks from the clinch.
TooTin walks into a stiff left hand from Arboleda. Arboleda closes the distance and lands a one-two. TooTin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arboleda moves away. TooTin scores with a spinning back kick! TooTin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Crunch! TooTin slams his shin into Arboleda's torso. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! TooTin misses with a body shot.
Das TooTin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Arboleda throws a body kick that misses. TooTin misses with a leg kick and Arboleda counters with a one-two to the body. TooTin looks for the body kick but Arboleda saw that one coming. #CL2# Arboleda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arboleda with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# Das TooTin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but TooTin blocks with his arms.
Arboleda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Arboleda prevents a body shot from TooTin. Arboleda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
TooTin throws a head punch that misses. Arboleda is looking to control TooTin's arms but TooTin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arboleda has his back to the ropes. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TooTin is defending well for now. TooTin avoids the elbow strike from Arboleda, against the ropes.
TooTin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda lands a knee to the head.
TooTin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Humberto Manuel Arboleda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Arboleda 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humberto Manuel Arboleda! In his post fight interview, Humberto Manuel Arboleda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EFFA 185
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1# Arboleda moves in looking to clinch but MacLeod pushes him off. A combination from Arboleda does no damage. Nice body kick there by Arboleda.#CL# Arboleda closes the distance and clinches. Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arboleda. Arboleda lands a nice elbow. Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! MacLeod prevents a body shot from Arboleda. MacLeod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
MacLeod is looking to control Arboleda's arms but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacLeod has his back to the ropes. MacLeod presses Arboleda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Arboleda stalling in the clinch but MacLeod improves position. MacLeod scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head. MacLeod presses Arboleda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. MacLeod taking a breather. MacLeod throws a head punch that misses. I was talking to Arboleda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1# MacLeod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. MacLeod is looking to control Arboleda's arms but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacLeod has his back to the ropes. Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside. MacLeod lands a hook that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacLeod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda lands an elbow inside that MacLeod shrugs off. Arboleda taking a breather. Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arboleda misses with an elbow over the top. MacLeod lands a hook to the side of the head. Arboleda has MacLeod pushed against the ropes. Arboleda lands a damaging elbow. Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2# MacLeod lands with a light punch inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped MacLeod in his tracks for a moment. MacLeod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacLeod as Arboleda tries to tie him up. A quick uppercut on the inside from MacLeod. Both guys are working to get underhooks. MacLeod is looking to control Arboleda's arms but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacLeod has his back to the ropes. Both guys are working to get underhooks. MacLeod is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Arboleda has denied him. MacLeod throws a head punch that misses. MacLeod managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
MacLeod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda is looking to control MacLeod's arms but MacLeod gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arboleda has his back to the ropes. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod.
MacLeod avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land. #T3# Arboleda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacLeod is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses. MacLeod lands a left hand.
Arboleda lands a left hand.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
MacLeod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. MacLeod lands a hook that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arboleda lands a hook that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards. Arboleda trying to stall but MacLeod improves his position.
MacLeod avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda looks to throw an elbow but misses. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks it.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. MacLeod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it. Arboleda lands an elbow just above MacLeod 's eye. MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda. Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, MacLeod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. MacLeod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Arboleda misses with a body punch.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arboleda as MacLeod tries to tie him up. Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. MacLeod working aggressively here.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow. Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacLeod's defenses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Humberto Manuel Arboleda will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# MacLeod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Arboleda throws a head kick that misses and MacLeod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but MacLeod paws at him with a jab and circles away. A punch lands to the side of Arboleda 's head but he takes it in his stride. MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
Arboleda tries to counter by clinching up but MacLeod breaks away and moves out of range. Arboleda slips a straight right by MacLeod. MacLeod bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arboleda's head. Arboleda tries to clinch up but MacLeod circles away and keeps his distance. Arboleda tries to clinch up. MacLeod throws a right and a left that both miss. Arboleda darts in trying to clinch and MacLeod counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# MacLeod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. MacLeod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacLeod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1# Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. MacLeod stalling in the clinch but Arboleda improves position. MacLeod lands an uppercut. Nice elbow from Arboleda. MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Arboleda.
Arboleda is looking to control MacLeod's arms but MacLeod gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arboleda has his back to the ropes. Arboleda working aggressively here.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it. Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacLeod has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacLeod lands a nice uppercut. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacLeod is defending well for now. MacLeod slows down the pace here.
Arboleda lands a nice knee to the body. #T2# MacLeod trying to stall but Arboleda improves his position.
MacLeod tries a body shot but Arboleda blocks it.
Arboleda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. MacLeod stalling in the clinch but Arboleda improves position. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it. MacLeod has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A short uppercut from Arboleda. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short left from Arboleda. MacLeod is looking to control Arboleda's arms but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacLeod has his back to the ropes. MacLeod working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda. Humberto Manuel Arboleda has scored more points in the clinch so far. Nice elbow from Arboleda. A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda. #CUT# It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut. Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but MacLeod avoids the damage to the body. MacLeod scores with a nice hook to the head. MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped MacLeod in his tracks for a moment. Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda lands a nice uppercut. MacLeod stalling the fight.
Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacLeod's defenses. Arboleda blocking some punches.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arboleda as MacLeod tries to tie him up. MacLeod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacLeod lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside. Arboleda lands a hook to the side of the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacLeod as Arboleda tries to tie him up. Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but MacLeod is blocking nicely.
#T4# MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Arboleda avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the ropes. Arboleda wants to stall.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch. 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! Arboleda lands an elbow just above MacLeod 's eye. Arboleda is struggling to control the position. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacLeod is defending well for now. A short right from MacLeod. MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod stalling in the clinch but Arboleda improves position. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arboleda's elbow. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. MacLeod pushes Arboleda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor MacLeod will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Arboleda clinches up against the ropes. Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. MacLeod blocks a body shot from Arboleda. MacLeod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arboledas head. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks it.
Arboleda prevents a body shot from MacLeod. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it. MacLeod taking a breather. MacLeod is trying to stall.
MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but MacLeod avoids the damage to the body. MacLeod looking to stall.
Arboleda misses with an elbow strike.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head. #T1# MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside. Arboleda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but MacLeod is blocking nicely.
MacLeod tries to stall but Arboleda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees to the body from Arboleda.
MacLeod gets through Arboleda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short left from MacLeod. MacLeod trying to control the position but instead, Arboleda has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacLeod into the ropes. Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
Arboleda connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacLeod's face.
Arboleda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arboleda with a knee to the head.
Arboleda lands an elbow inside. MacLeod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#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! MacLeod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside. MacLeod takes an elbow to the temple. A short body shot lands from MacLeod as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from MacLeod.
MacLeod digs a right hand underneath Arboleda's ribcage. Arboleda let out a lung full of air as it connected. MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike. MacLeod misses with the head strike.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Arboleda controlling the action here for a moment.
MacLeod lands a hook that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. MacLeod wants to stall.
Arboleda prevents a body shot from MacLeod. #T3# MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. A short right from MacLeod on the inside. MacLeod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacLeod lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. MacLeod is working Arboleda over against the ropes. MacLeod lands a body punch in the clinch. Arboleda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Arboleda controls his hands.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but MacLeod avoids the damage to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
Arboleda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod. Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacLeod's brow. MacLeod stalling the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacLeod's brow. MacLeod managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arboleda is keeping busy. Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacLeod has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arboleda blocking some punches.
Arboleda pushes MacLeod back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod. MacLeod takes a knee right on the jaw!
MacLeod working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
Arboleda blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Connor MacLeod. I think MacLeod 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Connor MacLeod! Connor MacLeod 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:
EFFA 182
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1# Arboleda wants to clinch up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps it at a distance. Arboleda tries to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is having none of it. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swats him away and circles back towards the center. Arboleda throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL# Arboleda clinches up with Washengtoneo Bandairrezz and pushes him back against the ropes. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Arboleda tries a head kick but it misses.
Arboleda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Arboleda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Arboleda wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a high kick!
#CUT2# It looks like Humberto Manuel Arboleda has been cut. Arboleda tries to clinch up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz circles away and keeps his distance.#T1# Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arboleda is looking to counter the offense by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz and move into the clinch. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses the shot to the body. #CL# Arboleda instigates a clinch. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Still in the clinch, Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a nice short uppercut. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a punch on the inside.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arboleda. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a shoulder strike. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz as Arboleda tries to tie him up. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to work over Arboleda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks the clinch.
Arboleda throws a head kick that misses. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws out a counter right but Arboleda avoids it with no problem. Arboleda throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Arboleda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arboleda is looking to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is avoiding it.
Arboleda tries to clinch up.#T2# That kick from Arboleda tenderised Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's leg. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to keep his angry face on. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been informed that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swats him away and circles back towards the center. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks like he wants to counter punch here. Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Arboleda pushes Washengtoneo Bandairrezz up against the ropes in a clinch. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Washengtoneo Bandairrezz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids it.#BC2# Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a head kick by Arboleda.
Arboleda wants to clinch up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps it at a distance. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Arboleda is looking to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is avoiding it.
Arboleda tries to clinch there but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz circles away.
#T3# Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a front kick aimed at Arboleda's knee but Arboleda avoids it well. The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Arboleda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arboleda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Arboleda tries to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range. Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Washengtoneo Bandairrezz circles away.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch on the inside from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails to land. A shot in the inside from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Arboleda taking a breather. #T4# A head punch on the inside from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails to land. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a short shot to the head. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a short punch on the inside. Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice left hand lands by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a head punch that misses. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to work over Arboleda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a punch to the body.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Arboleda scores with a jab to the jaw. Arboleda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL# Arboleda drives through and clinches with Washengtoneo Bandairrezz against the ropes.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with the head strike.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working Arboleda over against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails to land. Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dominated that round. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda'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# Arboleda tries to work over Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's front leg with a kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks it. Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems to be getting the better of the standup. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz paws at him with a jab and circles away. Arboleda backing away here, and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a head kick that misses. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz cracks Arboleda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Arboleda tries to clinch and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps the fight on the outside. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a quick counter leg kick but Arboleda is wise to it. Arboleda tries to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a fast counter high kick but Arboleda manages to duck under it in time. A looping hook to the body misses from Arboleda. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz does a little dance to reset his feet. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a front kick. Arboleda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Arboleda checks a leg kick nicely. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a leg kick that knocks Arboleda off balance momentarily. Arboleda moves out of range of the body kick. Arboleda tries to counter by clinching up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks away and moves out of range.#T1# Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a counter combo. Arboleda tries to clinch and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a good low kick that Arboleda was not able to check. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a low kick as Arboleda jumps back. Arboleda tries to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is having none of it. Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. A big right from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses. Arboleda misses with a head kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a low kick.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swats him away and circles back towards the center. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a leg kick. #T2# Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks like he wants to counter punch here. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a head kick by Arboleda.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws out a counter right but Arboleda avoids it with no problem. Arboleda tries to clinch up. Arboleda tries to clinch up. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a leg kick. Arboleda thinks about countering with a head kick. Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Arboleda is looking to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is avoiding it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Arboleda tries to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is having none of it. Arboleda walks into a left hand. Arboleda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is out of range. Arboleda throws a head kick that misses. Humberto Manuel Arboleda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. This has been an exciting period of action! Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Arboleda tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a head kick. #T3##CL# Arboleda clinches with his opponent.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz presses Arboleda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a shoulder strike. Arboleda pushes off an throws an elbow but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2# Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Arboleda blocks a head kick by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arboleda can pounce on him.
Arboleda wants to clinch up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps it at a distance. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4# The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Arboleda wants to clinch.#CL# Arboleda forces Washengtoneo Bandairrezz back against the ropes and clinches. Arboleda takes a shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz presses Arboleda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has Arboleda pushed against the ropes. Arboleda taking a breather. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks with his arms.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with an uppercut up the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Arboleda tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with an outside leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a jab to the head.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A little jabbing left from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swats him away and circles back towards the center. A lazy body kick from Arboleda and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a slapping leg kick. Arboleda tries to clinch but fails miserably and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a big head kick but Arboleda shrugs it off. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Arboleda darts in and clinches Washengtoneo Bandairrezz up against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pushes Arboleda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. A body shot lands from Arboleda.
Arboleda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2# Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut is getting worse. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda. Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda can't find room to land a body shot as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz controls the action.
#T1# Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Arboleda takes a shot to the head. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. #ROC2# Arboleda is rocked! Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is defending well for now. Oh Arboleda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to break the clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz cracks Arboleda with an open hand slap. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a big shot that misses. Arboleda wants to clinch. Arboleda tries to clinch there but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz circles away.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Arboleda seems to have got his legs back now. Arboleda closes the distance looking to clinch and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A good leg kick by Arboleda. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to score with a low kick but Arboleda moves his leg out of the way. Arboleda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.#T2# Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Arboleda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz only half commits to the counter leg kick. Arboleda misses with a left hand and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a thumping low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps the fight on the outside. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a big counter head kick but Arboleda avoids it with no problem.#CL# Arboleda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is defending well for now. Arboleda throws an elbow but it misses.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3# Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is leaning against Arboleda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2# Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks from the clinch.
Arboleda tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a nice kick to the body. Arboleda is looking to clinch. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a jab to the nose. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Arboleda misses with a head kick.
Arboleda misses with a jab to the body
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4# Arboleda is looking to clinch. Arboleda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz feints a counter leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Washengtoneo Bandairrezz, as that shot connected.
Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A head kick misses from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Arboleda throws a lazy body kick and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Arboleda clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks the clinch.
Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Arboleda tries to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is having none of it. Humberto Manuel Arboleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Arboleda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz! Post fight, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz took to the microphone: 'Dis guy wuz former champion, and well rounded fighter! But I have so much to prove! I have had my ups and a downs ! But I keep pushing forward man, and look at me now! I'm a choken chickens out in da cage or knockin dem out! Thank you to the guys from Broken Halo!'.
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EFFA 179 - PPV
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1# Babidi connects with a crisp jab. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babidi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Babidi misses with a body kick. Babidi keeps the fight on the outside. Babidi 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. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Arboleda misses with a low kick as Babidi jumps back.#CL2# Arboleda closes the distance and clinches. Babidi misses with an elbow over the top. Arboleda tries a body shot but Babidi blocks it.
Babidi blocks the elbow strike.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Babidi avoids the damage to the body. Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babidi avoids it. Arboleda blocks a body shot from Babidi. Our sources have told us that Babidi has been working on his elbows in the gym. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda lands a good knee to the midsection. Babidi won't want to take too many of those. Babidi is leaning against Arboleda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Arboleda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Nice elbow from Babidi. #CUT# It looks like Humberto Manuel Arboleda has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Babidi swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it. Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into Babidi's ribcage.#T1# Arboleda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Babidi lands a shot to the body. Babidi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arboleda is defending well for now. Babidi digs a right hand into Arboleda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arboleda's gas tank. Arboleda misses with a body punch.
Arboleda is trying to stall.
Babidi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babidi tries a knee to the head but Arboleda blocks it.
Babidi tries to work over Arboleda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Babidi lands a nice knee to the body. Arboleda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babidi avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Babidi lands with a light punch inside. Babidi looking to throw knees to the head but Arboleda is blocking nicely.
Babidi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Arboleda lands a nice elbow. #T2# Arboleda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Babidi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Babidi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babidi pushes Arboleda back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Babidi throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! With the fighters up against the ropes, Babidi throws an elbow but misses. Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Babidi lands a body shot. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda blocks a body shot from Babidi. Babidi managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Babidi tries to work over Arboleda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arboleda managing to block the knees to the body from Babidi.
Babidi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Arboleda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babidi's elbow. Arboleda prevents a body shot from Babidi. Babidi tries to land a knee to the head but Arboleda blocks with his arms.
#T3# A right handed body shot lands from Arboleda.
Arboleda prevents a body shot from Babidi. Babidi misses with an elbow over the top. Babidi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Babidi misses with a short punch on the inside. Arboleda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Babidi blocks it.
Arboleda with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Babidi fails to land. Babidi misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Arboleda. Babidi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arboleda avoids it. Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Babidi avoids the damage to the body. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but Babidi blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Babidi.
Knees in the clinch landing for Babidi.
Babidi tries to work over Arboleda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Babidi working aggressively here.
#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! With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Babidi's brow. Babidi working Arboleda over with knees to the body. Babidi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Babidi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arboleda or not. Babidi avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Babidi lands a hook to the side of the head. Babidi avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Babidi can't find room to land a body shot as Arboleda controls the action.
Babidi landing knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Arboleda as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Babidi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arboleda's elbow. Arboleda tries to throw a body punch but Babidi avoids it by throwing Arboleda back against the ropes. Babidi tries to throw a body punch but Arboleda avoids it by throwing Babidi back against the ropes. Babidi managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Babidi lands a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Babidi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Arboleda moves into the clinch. Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Babidi letting Arboleda take a breather here. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Babidi as Arboleda tries to tie him up. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babidi. Joseph Babidi has scored more points in the clinch so far. Babidi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Arboleda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Arboleda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babidi avoids it. Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda avoids a wild elbow strike from Babidi. Babidi lands a body shot. Babidi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda is breathing heavily. Nice body punch from Babidi - that landed with a thud.
Babidi misses with a hook from the clinch. Babidi avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Babidi is blocking nicely.
#T1# Babidi dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Babidi lands a nice shot to the body. Nice body punch from Babidi - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Babidi.
Still in the clinch, Babidi scores with a nice short uppercut. Babidi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Babidi scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head. Babidi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Babidi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babidi avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Babidi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Babidi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arboleda's elbow. Arboleda blocks a body shot from Babidi. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Babidi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Babidi blocks an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Arboleda throws a punch but it's blocked by Babidi. Arboleda lands a knee to the head.
Babidi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Arboleda prevents a body shot from Babidi. #T2# Arboleda avoids a wild elbow strike from Babidi. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Babidi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Babidi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Babidi.
Arboleda looks to throw an elbow but misses. Babidi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babidi swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Babidi. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda misses with a body punch.
Babidi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Babidi scores with an uppercut up the middle. Arboleda takes an elbow to the forehead. A quick uppercut on the inside from Babidi. Babidi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Babidi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. #T3# Arboleda tries to throw a body punch but Babidi avoids it by throwing Arboleda back against the ropes. Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babidi.
Babidi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Babidi misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babidi misses with an elbow over the top. Babidi avoids a wild elbow strike from Arboleda. Babidi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Babidi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Babidi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Babidi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Babidi tries a body shot but Arboleda blocks it.
Babidi digs a right hand into Arboleda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arboleda's gas tank. Babidi scores with an uppercut up the middle. With the fighters up against the ropes, Babidi throws an elbow but misses. Babidi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Babidi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arboleda's elbow. Arboleda stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4# Babidi throws an elbow that misses.
Arboleda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Babidi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Babidi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arboleda can do to turn this around? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arboleda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Babidi avoids the damage to the body. Babidi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT# That has opened up Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut even more. Babidi misses with a punch to the body.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Babidi avoids the damage to the body. Babidi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Babidi misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Arboleda throws an elbow but misses. Babidi missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda misses with an elbow over the top. Babidi lands an elbow inside that Arboleda shrugs off. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Babidi blocks it.
Babidi lands a knee to the head.
#CUT# The cut above Humberto Manuel Arboleda's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Babidi managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Babidi dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Arboleda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Arboleda avoids the head kick by Babidi.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Babidi moves out of range. Babidi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Babidi throws a looping overhand right but Arboleda ducks down to avoid it. Arboleda tries to clinch up but Babidi circles away and keeps his distance. Babidi throws a push kick but Arboleda slaps the foot to one side. Babidi tries a head kick but it misses.
Babidi lands a jab to the nose. Arboleda avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Babidi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Arboleda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babidi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Arboleda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2# Arboleda closes the distance and pushes Babidi back into the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Babidi lands with a right to the head. Babidi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arboledas head. Arboleda with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Babidi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Babidi scores with a shoulder strike. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but Babidi blocks with his arms.
#T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Babidi. Arboleda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Babidi misses with a hook from the clinch. Babidi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Babidi misses with a body punch.
Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Babidi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Babidi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arboleda's elbow. Arboleda looking to slow down the pace here. Arboleda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Babidi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arboleda blocks an elbow strike from Babidi.
Babidi tries to throw a body punch but Arboleda avoids it by throwing Babidi back against the ropes. Babidi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2# Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Babidi in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2# It looks like Joseph Babidi has been cut. Babidi avoids a wild elbow strike from Arboleda. Babidi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arboleda is defending well for now. Babidi throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda. Babidi looks to throw an elbow but misses. Arboleda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babidi backwards. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Babidi as Arboleda tries to tie him up. Babidi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Babidi lands a nice shot to the body. Arboleda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arboleda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Babidi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arboleda managing to block the knees to the body from Babidi.
Babidi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Babidi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Babidi lands a nice shot to the body. Babidi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babidi managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Babidi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. A short left from Babidi. Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babidi blocks the elbow strike.
Babidi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Babidi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arboleda's elbow. Arboleda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babidi is defending well for now. Babidi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Babidi tries a body shot but Arboleda blocks it.
Arboleda stalling in the clinch but Babidi improves position. Babidi misses with a body punch.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babidi avoids it.#T4# Babidi looking to throw knees to the head but Arboleda is blocking nicely.
Arboleda presses Babidi against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Babidi tries to land knees in the clinch but Arboleda avoids the damage to the body. Babidi throws an elbow but it misses.
Babidi lands a hook that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arboleda displaying some good clinch control by pressing Babidi up against the ropes. Babidi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babidi tries a body shot but Arboleda blocks it.
Arboleda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babidi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arboleda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arboleda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Babidi throws an elbow that misses.
Arboleda throws an elbow that misses.
Joseph Babidi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babidi is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Joseph Babidi showed his dominance in that final round. Well Babidi 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Babidi! After winning the bout, Joseph Babidi 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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EFFA 172
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1# Belmont looks to land a left hand but Arboleda moved out of range nicely. Belmont stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arboleda.#CL# Arboleda moves into the clinch. Belmont goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arboleda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. A short uppercut from Belmont. Belmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arboleda tries to throw a body punch but Belmont avoids it by throwing Arboleda back against the ropes. Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Belmont avoids the damage to the body. Belmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Our sources have told us that Arboleda has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belmont. Arboleda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Belmont tries a body shot but Arboleda blocks it.
Arboleda prevents a body shot from Belmont. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Belmont misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belmont. Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2# Belmont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A slapping leg kick lands for Arboleda.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Belmont moves out of range. #T1# Belmont catches Arboleda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Arboleda misses with a body kick. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Belmont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Belmont throws out a counter right but Arboleda avoids it with no problem. Belmont scoring well with a low kick there.
Arboleda checks the leg kick. Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Belmont swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Arboleda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belmont to score with a decent uppercut. Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Arboleda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belmont's sensitive parts. Arboleda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arboleda lands with a slapping head kick. Arboleda misses with an uppercut. A left lands for Belmont. Arboleda darts in trying to clinch and Belmont counters with a right hand to the body. Arboleda tries to clinch but Belmont is having none of it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Belmont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belmont scores with a head kick.
Arboleda tries to clinch up but Belmont circles away and keeps his distance.#T2##CL# Arboleda moves into range and clinches up with Belmont.#BC2# Belmont breaks the clinch.
Belmont lands with a cross. #CL# Arboleda darts in and clinches Belmont up against the ropes. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Belmont as Arboleda tries to tie him up. Arboleda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Belmont's face.
Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Belmont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Arboleda throws a head kick that misses. It seemed like Belmont was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A slow jab from Belmont misses its intended target. Arboleda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belmont's corner calls for a 1-2. Belmont obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Belmont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Belmont throws a body shot but no joy. Arboleda tries to clinch but Belmont moves out of range. #CL# Belmont tries to keep at a distance but Arboleda has taken the fight into the clinch. Arboleda tries to work over Belmont's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Belmont is blocking nicely.
Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC2# Belmont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Belmont is having none of it. Belmont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belmont bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arboleda's head. Arboleda tries to clinch up but Belmont circles away and keeps his distance. Arboleda tries a head kick but it misses.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Belmont paws at him with a jab and circles away. Belmont lands a front kick. Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch. Belmont tries to score with a low kick but Arboleda moves his leg out of the way. Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch. Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Arboleda wants to clinch.#T4# Arboleda tries to clinch but fails miserably and Belmont counters with a lovely straight right hand! Belmont swings for the body but Arboleda moves out of range.
Belmont throws out a loose jab but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it. Belmont swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Arboleda has Belmont up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2# Belmont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arboleda tries to clinch up. Arboleda needs to keep his hands up - Belmont had a free shot at his head there. Arboleda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belmont. And Arboleda counters with a quick kick to the body but Belmont blocks it. The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Belmont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belmont is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arboleda with a body shot. Belmont is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arboleda had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Arboleda throws a combination. Belmont tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch. Belmont digs a good body shot into Arboleda's ribs. Arboleda tries to clinch there but Belmont circles away.
Arboleda tries to clinch there but Belmont circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Belmont dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belmont thinks about the counter body kick. Arboleda on the wrong end of a nice jab. Belmont attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Arboleda tried to score with a low kick but Belmont checks it. Belmont swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Arboleda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Belmont has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Arboleda is looking to clinch. Belmont scoring well with a low kick there.
Belmont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belmont misses with a low kick. Arboleda is looking to counter the offense by Belmont and move into the clinch. Belmont tests Arboleda's chin there with a solid looking shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Belmont misses with a hook. Belmont throws a front kick that sends Arboleda stumbling back into the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Belmont doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Belmont lands with a nice body punch. #T1# Belmont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arboleda moves away. Belmont misses with a body kick. Augustus Belmont seems to be getting the better of the standup. Belmont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arboleda moves away.#CL# Arboleda moves into the clinch. Arboleda trying to control the position but instead, Belmont has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arboleda into the ropes.#BC2# Belmont breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Arboleda has closed the distance and engaged Belmont in a clinch.
Belmont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow. Belmont has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Humberto Manuel Arboleda has scored more points in the clinch so far. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Belmont gets through Arboleda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Belmont misses with a short punch on the inside. Belmont swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belmont lands a right hand. Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Belmont blocks it with crossed arms. Arboleda taking a breather.#T2# Belmont lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. A head punch on the inside from Belmont fails to land. This has been an exciting period of action! Arboleda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Arboleda lands an uppercut. Arboleda working aggressively here.
Belmont scores with an uppercut up the middle. Belmont lands a hook that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Belmont in his tracks for a moment. Belmont is leaning against Arboleda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Arboleda lands a left hand.
Arboleda misses with an elbow over the top. Belmont pushes Arboleda back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Belmont presses Arboleda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Arboleda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Still in the clinch, Belmont scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2# Belmont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Humberto Manuel Arboleda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Belmont cracks Arboleda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3# Good shot there by Belmont. Arboleda slips a straight right by Belmont. Arboleda ducks under a wild hook from Belmont. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Belmont paws at him with a jab and circles away. Belmont misses with a hook. That kick from Belmont tenderised Arboleda's leg. Arboleda is trying to keep his angry face on. Belmont 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. Arboleda tries to counter by clinching up but Belmont breaks away and moves out of range. Belmont misses with a jab to the body
and Arboleda counters with a lovely shot to the body. Belmont throws a solid leg kick but Arboleda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belmont. Belmont throws an overhand right that lands on Arboleda's shoulder, as Arboleda tries to avoid the shot. Arboleda tries to clinch up but Belmont circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Arboleda closes the distance and clinches. A head punch on the inside from Belmont fails to land. Arboleda is trying to stall.
Belmont misses with a punch on the inside.
Belmont fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belmont misses with the head strike.
Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Belmont is blocking nicely.
#T4# Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
Arboleda can't find room to land a body shot as Belmont controls the action.
Belmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Arboleda tries to stall but Belmont uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Belmont creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. 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! Arboleda stalling against the ropes.
Belmont is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2# Belmont pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Arboleda slips under a jab. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belmont swats him away and circles back towards the center. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Belmont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Belmont connects with a nice looking jab.
Arboleda blocks a jab. Belmont wants to land a leg kick but Arboleda is out of range. Belmont misses with a body shot.
Belmont scores with a sloppy right hand. Arboleda should have avoided that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Belmont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Belmont throws a chopping leg kick but Arboleda manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Belmont tries to work over Arboleda's front leg with a kick but Arboleda checks it. Belmont shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Belmont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Belmont pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Belmont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arboleda manages to avoid it. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Belmont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Belmont circles away.
A nice side step and Belmont releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Belmont looks to land a left hand but Arboleda moved out of range nicely. Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belmont. A slow jab from Belmont misses its intended target. Arboleda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belmont is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arboleda. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda delivers a nice body kick. Arboleda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belmont. Arboleda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belmont throws out the jab. Belmont throws the kick towards the body but Arboleda avoids it. A bone on bone clash there as Arboleda blocks the leg kick.
Arboleda moves in looking to clinch but Belmont pushes him off.#T1# Belmont throws a shot from downtown. Arboleda moves away and avoids it. Belmont 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. Belmont is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Nice body kick there by Arboleda. A head kick by Arboleda misses and Belmont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belmont.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Belmont moves out of range. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Belmont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Belmont swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Belmont waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arboleda.#CL# Arboleda has closed the distance and engaged Belmont in a clinch.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Belmont is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. With the fighters up against the ropes, Arboleda throws an elbow but misses. Belmont takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belmont lands a shoulder strike. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belmont avoids it. A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda. Arboleda blocking some punches.
#T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. A nice right hand lands inside from Belmont. Arboleda is looking to control Belmont's arms but Belmont gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arboleda has his back to the ropes. Belmont working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Belmont blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belmont. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Belmont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arboleda pushes Belmont away with a front kick. Arboleda connects with a high kick. Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Belmont catches Arboleda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Belmont lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arboleda at a distance.
Arboleda is looking to clinch. Belmont on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arboleda. Arboleda obviously looking to wear him down.
Arboleda moves out of range of the strikes. Arboleda checks a leg kick nicely.#T3# Belmont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Belmont. A little jabbing left from Belmont on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Arboleda is looking to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Belmont throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A clash of legs there as Belmont blocks the low kick. Arboleda throws a nice outside leg kick. Arboleda staying out of range there. Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Belmont circles away.
Belmont swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda. Belmont misses with an uppercut. Arboleda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belmont. Arboleda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belmont fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arboleda is out of range. Belmont's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arboleda under the eye. Belmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4# Belmont swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Arboleda goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belmont swats him away and circles back towards the center. Arboleda tries to clinch up. Nice defenses there by Arboleda. Belmont avoids the head kick by Arboleda.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Belmont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Belmont misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Belmont looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Belmont loads up on a big right hand but Arboleda slips the punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Belmont. Arboleda does a little dance to reset his feet. Arboleda misses with a body kick. Arboleda closes the distance but Belmont moves to the side and Belmont cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Humberto Manuel Arboleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL# Arboleda has Belmont up against the ropes in a clinch.
Arboleda misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Augustus Belmont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Belmont 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Belmont! A victorious Augustus Belmont thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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EFFA 167
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Arboleda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vidonic throws out the jab. Arboleda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Arboleda slips under a jab. Arboleda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Arboleda tries to clinch up but Vidonic circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Arboleda moves into the clinch. Vidonic tries to land knees in the clinch but Arboleda avoids the damage to the body. Vidonic takes an elbow to the temple. Our sources have told us that Vidonic has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vidonic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arboleda's brow. Vidonic managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
#BC# Vidonic manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Arboleda takes the fight into the clinch. Vidonic missing with knees to the body.
Vidonic can't find room to land a body shot as Arboleda controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vidonic is trying to break the clinch but Arboleda has him pressed against the ropes. Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Vidonic avoids the damage to the body. Vidonic is leaning against Arboleda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Vidonic is trying to break the clinch but Arboleda has him pressed against the ropes. Vidonic throws a head punch that misses. Vidonic blocks an elbow strike. Vidonic lands a shoulder strike. #T1# Arboleda managing to block the knees to the body from Vidonic.
Vidonic working some nice short punches in the clinch. Vidonic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vidonic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. #BC# Vidonic breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Arboleda has managed to clinch.
Vidonic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Vidonic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Vidonic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arboleda ducks under a wild hook from Vidonic.#CL2# Arboleda closes the distance and clinches. Arboleda tries to work over Vidonic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arboleda told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Vidonic lands a hook that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Vidonic wants to break free but Arboleda has control.
Arboleda avoids a wild elbow strike from Vidonic. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arboleda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Vidonic takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2# It looks like Little Vidonic has been cut. Vidonic scores a nice knee to the body.
Arboleda managing to block the knees to the body from Vidonic.
Vidonic tries to break the clinch but Arboleda is controlling the position. #T2# Arboleda lands an elbow inside. #BC# Vidonic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Arboleda blocks the body kick.
Vidonic tries to work over Arboleda's front leg with a kick but Arboleda checks it. Arboleda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vidonic. Vidonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arboleda.
Arboleda thows a body kick. Vidonic tries to catch it but that hurt him. Vidonic throws a big shot that misses. Vidonic throws a head kick that misses. Vidonic throws a hook but Arboleda avoids it easily.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Vidonic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vidonic tries to circle away but Arboleda has him pinned against the ropes. Arboleda keeps control of Vidonic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Vidonic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. #BC# Vidonic breaks from the clinch.
Arboleda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vidonic throws out the jab. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arboleda. Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Vidonic circles away.
Vidonic blocks a head kick by Arboleda.
#T3# Vidonic connects with a looping right hand.
Arboleda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vidonic. Vidonic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arboleda is able to avoid easily. Vidonic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arboleda is out of range and Vidonic settles back down. Arboleda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Arboleda defending well as Vidonic loads up on a big left hand. Arboleda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Vidonic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Vidonic keeps Arboleda at a distance using the push kick. Arboleda is looking to clinch. Arboleda tries to clinch but fails miserably and Arboleda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice uppercut there from Vidonic. Arboleda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Vidonic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vidonic jabbing away but nothing is landing. Arboleda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Arboleda clinches up with Vidonic and pushes him back against the ropes. Vidonic trying to land knees to the body.
Vidonic lands with a light punch inside. Vidonic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vidonic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arboleda avoids it.#T4# Arboleda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vidonic's face.
Vidonic tries to land knees in the clinch but Arboleda avoids the damage to the body. Arboleda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vidonic or not. Vidonic lands a nice knee to the body. Vidonic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Arboleda looking to stall.
Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Vidonic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vidonic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Vidonic misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Vidonic manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2# Arboleda clinches. Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Arboleda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vidonic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Vidonic prevents a body shot from Arboleda. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Vidonic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Little Vidonic's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Vidonic keeps the fight on the outside. Vidonic throws a jab but it's blocked by Arboleda. Arboleda misses with a head kick.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Vidonic is having none of it. Little Vidonic is winning the standup battle so far. Vidonic misses with a body shot.
Arboleda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Vidonic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Arboleda wants to clinch. Arboleda tries to move into range but Vidonic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A head kick misses from Arboleda. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vidonic scoring well with a low kick there.
Arboleda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vidonic throws out the jab. Vidonic throws a shot from downtown. Arboleda moves away and avoids it. Arboleda staying out of range there. Arboleda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vidonic. Arboleda 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. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Vidonic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The fighters circling - Vidonic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arboleda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1# Arboleda is looking to clinch but Vidonic is avoiding it.
A big right from Vidonic misses. Vidonic misses with a looping right. A nice leg kick lands there from Vidonic. A jab lands there for Vidonic. Vidonic misses with a looping left.#CL2# Arboleda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Arboleda lands a damaging elbow. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vidonic here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Vidonic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arboleda is defending well for now. Arboleda misses with a knee to the head. #BC# Vidonic breaks the clinch.
Arboleda slips a straight right by Vidonic. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vidonic paws at him with a jab and circles away. An attempted straight right counter from Vidonic misses the target. Vidonic misses with a low kick.
Arboleda scores with a decent looking hook. Vidonic misses with a body kick. Vidonic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arboleda under the eye. A punch lands to the side of Arboleda 's head but he takes it in his stride. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vidonic misses the jab. Arboleda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2# Vidonic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Vidonic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Arboleda tries to clinch up but Vidonic circles away and keeps his distance. Vidonic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Vidonic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arboleda can do to turn this around? Arboleda throws a head kick that misses. Arboleda tries to land a body kick and Vidonic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Arboleda connects with a leg kick. Vidonic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Vidonic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arboleda sees it coming and avoids it easily. Arboleda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vidonic avoids the head kick by Arboleda.
Vidonic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Vidonic lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Vidonic. Vidonic with a hook. Arboleda throws a sloppy head kick and Vidonic moves out of range easily. Arboleda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Arboleda blocks a jab. Vidonic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arboleda flicks out a counter leg kick but Vidonic steps away. Vidonic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arboleda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3# Vidonic throws a leg kick but Arboleda sees it coming and moves out of range. Vidonic throws a sloppy head kick and Arboleda moves out of range easily. #CL2# Arboleda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Vidonic working Arboleda over with knees to the body. Vidonic working some nice short punches in the clinch. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Vidonic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Nice elbow from Vidonic. Vidonic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arboleda misses with a hook from the clinch. Arboleda lands a nice elbow. Vidonic trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Vidonic avoids the damage to the body. Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vidonic is defending well for now. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but Vidonic blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Vidonic's face as he tries to break the clinch. Vidonic lands an elbow that stopped Arboleda in his tracks for a moment. #CUT# It looks like Humberto Manuel Arboleda has been cut. Vidonic pushes Arboleda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vidonic misses with an elbow over the top. Nice body punch from Arboleda. #T4# Arboleda struggles to land a body shot inside as Vidonic controls his hands.
#BC# Vidonic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vidonic looks to land a left hand but Arboleda moved out of range nicely. Vidonic throws a body punch but Arboleda moves out of range. #CL2# Arboleda gets a clinch. Vidonic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arboleda managing to block the knees to the body from Vidonic.
Vidonic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arboleda is defending well for now. Vidonic pushes Arboleda back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Arboleda lands a knee to the head.
Vidonic tries to throw a body punch but Arboleda avoids it by throwing Vidonic back against the ropes. Vidonic wants to get back to striking at distance but Arboleda won't allow it.
Vidonic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Arboleda displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vidonic up against the ropes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arboleda stalling in the clinch but Vidonic improves position. Arboleda scores a nice knee to the body.
Vidonic tries to work over Arboleda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Vidonic dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Vidonic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Arboleda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vidonic to score with a decent uppercut. An inside leg kick lands from Arboleda. #CL2# Arboleda clinches up with Vidonic and pushes him back against the ropes. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vidonic. Vidonic has had enough of the clinch but Arboleda keeps him there for the moment. Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Vidonic in his tracks for a moment. Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vidonic misses with an elbow over the top.#BC# Vidonic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arboleda.
Vidonic throws a big shot that misses. Vidonic cracks Arboleda with a good jab. No joy there for Arboleda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arboleda.
#CL2# Arboleda clinches. 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! Vidonic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arboleda is defending well for now.#BC# Vidonic breaks the clinch.
Vidonic keeps the fight on the outside. Arboleda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Vidonic misses with a wild body shot. #T1##CL2# Arboleda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arboleda lands an elbow inside that Vidonic shrugs off. Arboleda is trying to stall.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Arboleda managing to block the knees to the body from Vidonic.
Vidonic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# Vidonic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Vidonic circles away.
Vidonic misses with a looping right. Vidonic wants to land a leg kick but Arboleda is out of range. Arboleda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vidonic. Vidonic obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2# Arboleda closes the distance and clinches. Arboleda lands a nice elbow. Vidonic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vidonic is looking to break free of the clinch but Arboleda has double underhooks. Arboleda prevents a body shot from Vidonic. Vidonic wants to break free but Arboleda has control.
Vidonic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Vidonic takes a knee to the side of the body. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A hook to the body from Vidonic.
Arboleda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC# Vidonic manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Arboleda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vidonic, pushing him back against the ropes. Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Vidonic avoids the damage to the body. Vidonic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arboleda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC# Vidonic breaks the clinch.
Vidonic throws a low kick, looking for Arboleda's leg but Arboleda calmly moves out of range. Jab by Vidonic. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Vidonic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vidonic swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vidonic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Arboleda thuds his shin into the meat of Vidonic's side. Vidonic misses with a leg kick. Vidonic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromArboleda. Vidonic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Arboleda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2# Arboleda moves into the clinch successfully.
Arboleda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vidonic.
Vidonic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3# Vidonic lands with a left to the head. Arboleda tries to throw a body punch but Vidonic avoids it by throwing Arboleda back against the ropes. Vidonic takes a knee to the side of the body. Vidonic is looking to break free of the clinch but Arboleda has double underhooks. Vidonic lands a damaging elbow. Vidonic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arboleda takes an elbow to the forehead. Vidonic blocks an elbow strike. Arboleda misses with a knee to the head. Vidonic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Arboleda takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC# Vidonic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Arboleda wants to clinch up but Vidonic keeps it at a distance.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vidonic as Arboleda tries to tie him up. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vidonic avoids it. Vidonic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T4# Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vidonic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vidonic lands a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vidonic working Arboleda over with knees to the body. Vidonic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Vidonic can't break the clinch.
#BC# Vidonic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Arboleda tries a head kick but it misses.
Little Vidonic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Vidonic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arboleda. Arboleda circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A telegraphed right hand from Vidonic misses the target. #CL2# Arboleda moves into the clinch. Vidonic lands with a left to the head. A short right from Arboleda on the inside. #BC# Vidonic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2# Arboleda gets in close and instigates a clinch. Humberto Manuel Arboleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vidonic tries to break the clinch but Arboleda is controlling the position. Vidonic lands with a short head shot on the inside. Arboleda lands with a short shot to the head. Arboleda tries a body shot but Vidonic blocks it.
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 Little Vidonic. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vidonic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Vidonic!
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EFFA 164
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1# Doe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Doe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arboleda misses with a head kick.
Doe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Doe keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Arboleda has closed the distance and engaged Doe in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Doe has been working on his elbows in the gym. Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Doe blocks it.
Doe misses with a short punch on the inside. Doe lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Doe. Arboleda told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doe backwards. Doe swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it. Arboleda blocking some punches.
Doe misses with a punch on the inside.
Doe blocks an elbow strike. A head punch on the inside from Doe fails to land. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arboleda works on Doe's body with a couple of short punches. Arboleda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Doe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Arboleda tries to work over Doe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Doe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doe misses with a hook from the clinch. Doe misses with a hook from the clinch. Doe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Doe. Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doe misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Doe.
Arboleda lands a knee to the head.
Doe misses with the head strike.
Doe looking to slow down the pace here. Arboleda misses with an elbow strike.
Arboleda blocks a body shot from Doe. Doe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arboleda just leaning against Doe, taking a breather. Arboleda scores a nice knee to the body.
Doe is breathing heavily. Doe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Doe takes a shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Doe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doe avoids it. Doe throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda. Doe avoids the elbow strike from Arboleda, against the ropes.
Arboleda is trying to stall.
Doe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Doe avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Doe throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda. Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Doe in his tracks for a moment. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Doe blocks it.
Doe misses with a hook from the clinch. Arboleda stalling in the clinch but Doe improves position. Arboleda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doe as Arboleda tries to tie him up. Doe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Doe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Arboleda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Arboleda lands an elbow inside that Doe shrugs off. Doe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Arboleda lands a knee to the head.
Doe misses with a short punch on the inside. Doe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arboleda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arboleda blocking some punches.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow. Doe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arboleda pushes off an throws an elbow but Doe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Doe working aggressively here.
Doe managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda blocking some punches.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Doe avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Doe wants to stall.
Arboleda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arboleda trying to control the position but instead, Doe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arboleda into the ropes. Arboleda taking a breather. #T4# Arboleda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Doe misses with a short punch on the inside. Doe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Doe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doe misses with the head strike.
Doe throws a head punch that misses. Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into Doe's ribcage. Doe has a couple of punches blocked by Arboleda.
Doe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doe throws a head punch that misses. Doe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doe avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Humberto Manuel Arboleda will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Arboleda is looking to clinch. Doe misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Doe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Doe jabs Arboleda right on the nose. Arboleda blinks but takes it well. Doe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Arboleda tries a quick counter leg kick but Doe is wise to it.#CL# Doe closes the distance and pushes Arboleda back into the ropes. Arboleda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arboleda lands a good knee to the midsection. Doe won't want to take too many of those. Arboleda blocking some punches.
Arboleda tries a body shot but Doe blocks it.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Doe misses with the head strike.
Doe misses with some punches.
Doe throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Doe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arboledas head. Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Doe blocks it.
Doe scores with an uppercut up the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Doe has a couple of punches blocked by Arboleda.
Doe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arboledas head. Doe swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot in the inside from Doe. #T1# Arboleda lands a body punch in the clinch. Arboleda tries to throw a body punch but Doe avoids it by throwing Arboleda back against the ropes. Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doe blocks it with crossed arms. Doe lands an uppercut. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Arboleda lands with a short head shot on the inside. Arboleda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Doe is blocking nicely.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Doe misses with a hook from the clinch. Doe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Arboleda throws an elbow but misses. Doe misses with a hook from the clinch. Doe misses with a short punch on the inside. Doe working aggressively here.
Doe misses with a short punch on the inside. Arboleda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Doe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Doe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Doe blocks it.
A short left from Doe. Arboleda is trying to stall.
Doe misses with some punches.
Arboleda misses with a knee to the head. Doe lands a shoulder strike. Doe swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it. Doe managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Doe misses with a short punch on the inside. Doe cracks Arboleda with a nice body shot. Doe lands a right hand. A shot in the inside from Arboleda. Doe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arboledas head. Doe working aggressively here.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
#T3# Doe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doe. Doe misses with a short punch on the inside. Doe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arboleda lands a shoulder strike. Doe avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
John Doe has scored more points in the clinch so far. Doe takes an elbow to the forehead. Doe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doe misses with a short punch on the inside. Doe misses with the head strike.
Doe misses with a punch on the inside.
Doe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arboleda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Arboleda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Doe avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Doe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arboleda scores with a shoulder strike. Doe misses with some punches.
Doe avoids a wild elbow strike from Arboleda. Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doe blocks it with crossed arms. Arboleda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Doe avoids the damage to the body. Doe working aggressively here.
Arboleda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Arboleda lands a body shot. Doe avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Arboleda. Doe misses with a punch on the inside.
Arboleda throws an elbow but it misses.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doe blocks it with crossed arms. Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. Doe throws a head punch that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Humberto Manuel Arboleda 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! This is the final round! #R3# Arboleda slips under a jab from Doe. Arboleda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doe.#CL2# Arboleda drives through and clinches with Doe against the ropes.
Doe takes an elbow to the forehead. Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Doe is blocking nicely.
Arboleda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doe avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Doe throws a head punch that misses. Arboleda is trying to maintain a safe position but Doe gets an underhook and turns Arboleda into the ropes. Doe misses with the head strike.
Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Doe fails to land. Doe misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Arboleda blocking some punches.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A shot in the inside from Doe. Doe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Doe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Arboleda blocking some punches.
#T1# Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda blocks a body shot from Doe. Arboleda scores with a nice hook to the head. Knees to the body from Arboleda.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arboleda as Doe tries to tie him up. Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
Arboleda lands an elbow inside. Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Doe is blocking nicely.
Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doe has a couple of punches blocked by Arboleda.
Arboleda misses with a punch to the body.
Doe misses with the head strike.
Arboleda misses with a knee to the head. Arboleda tries a body shot but Doe blocks it.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda lands with a short shot to the head. Arboleda landing knees to the head.
John Doe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doe.
Arboleda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Arboleda is working Doe over against the ropes. Doe throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda. Arboleda lands an elbow just above Doe 's eye. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. Arboleda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doe blocks it with crossed arms. Doe is trying to stall.
Doe lands with a short head shot on the inside. Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
Doe throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda. Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Doe in his tracks for a moment. Doe misses with some punches.
Doe managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Doe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Arboleda lands an elbow inside. #T3# Doe throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda. Arboleda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Arboleda scores a nice knee to the body.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Doe blocks it.
Doe takes an elbow to the forehead. Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Arboleda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Doe's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doe. Arboleda lands on the inside with an uppercut. Arboleda lands an elbow just above Doe 's eye. Doe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doe misses with a hook from the clinch. Doe pushes Arboleda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doe.
Arboleda stalling in the clinch but Doe improves position. Doe misses with a hook from the clinch. Doe is trying to maintain a safe position but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns Doe into the ropes.#T4# Arboleda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arboleda working Doe over with knees to the body. Doe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda stalling in the clinch but Doe improves position. Doe has a couple of punches blocked by Arboleda.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doe.
Doe misses with the head strike.
Arboleda trying to stall but Doe improves his position.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doe.
Arboleda working Doe over with knees to the body. Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Doe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Doe fails to land. Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arboleda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. With the fighters up against the ropes, Arboleda throws an elbow but misses. Doe misses with a hook from the clinch. Doe throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda.
And that's the end of the fight! Humberto Manuel Arboleda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Arboleda 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Humberto Manuel Arboleda! A less than humble Humberto Manuel Arboleda misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. The defeated John Doe had this to say: '[sings] I'm just a regular everyday normal guy, there's nothing special about me mother fucker! I'm just a regular everyday normal guy, when I go to clubs I wait in line mother fucker! I'm just a regular everyday normal guy, my sexual performances are average...mother fucker!'.
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