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Event:
GAMMA#654 Wolek v Keenan 2
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1# Shin tries to score with a low kick but Nowacki moves his leg out of the way. It looked like Nowacki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Shin scores with the left hand. Nowacki knows he should have avoided that one. A head kick misses from Nowacki. Shin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nowacki with a body shot. Shin ducks under a wild hook from Nowacki. A left lands for Shin. Nowacki misses with a looping right. Shin throws the left hand but Nowacki avoids the punch easily. Nowacki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Shin loads up on a big right hand but Nowacki slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nowacki scores with a jab. Nowacki looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range. Nowacki throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily. Shin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T1# Shin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nowacki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2# Nowacki is rocked! Nowacki throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a big right hand! Oh Nowacki is in trouble here! Shin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin! Lao Shin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#648 Bryant v Grumption
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# Marshall tests Nowacki's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2# Marshall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nowacki quickly recovers to half guard. Nowacki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Marshall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Nowacki is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Marshall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nowacki defends it well. Nowacki trying to control from the bottom.
Nowacki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marshall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marshall wants to control but Nowacki is keeping him busy. Marshall looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nowacki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Nowacki is concentrating on defense, preventing Marshall from advancing position. Marshall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES# Nowacki has one foot on Marshall's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marshall throws a push kick but Nowacki slaps the foot to one side. #T1# Nowacki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nowacki lands with a straight right. Marshall didn't see that one coming. Nowacki connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Nowacki misses its intended target. #TD2# Marshall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES# Nowacki is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Marshall presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Nowacki scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nowacki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nowacki as Marshall tries to tie him up. Marshall tries to pull guard but Nowacki holds him up against the cage and eventually Marshall drops back down to his feet.
Nowacki pushes Marshall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Marshall misses with the head strike.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid it. Nowacki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2# Nowacki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Marshall tries to pull guard but Nowacki holds him up against the cage and eventually Marshall drops back down to his feet.
Nowacki is working Marshall over against the cage.#BC# Nowacki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Marshall avoids a kick to the body.
Nowacki misses with a head kick.
A big right from Nowacki misses. A head kick misses from Marshall. Marshall throws a hook but Nowacki blocks it. Marshall scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Marshall tries to clinch up but Nowacki circles away and keeps his distance. Nowacki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Nowacki moves into the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Nowacki. Nowacki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut. Marshall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nowacki backwards. Nowacki misses with the head strike.
Marshall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3# Nowacki pushes Marshall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nowacki lands an elbow inside that Marshall shrugs off. Marshall is looking to control Nowacki's arms but Nowacki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marshall has his back to the cage. Marshall lands with a light punch inside. Nowacki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marshall backwards. Marshall working aggressively here.
Nowacki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nowacki working aggressively here.
Marshall takes a shot to the head. Nowacki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Marshall misses with the head strike.
Marshall dodges an elbow strike from Nowacki.
Nowacki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall misses with the head strike.
Nowacki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Marshall scores with a shot to the side of Nowacki's head. Marshall slows down the pace here.
This has been an exciting period of action! Marshall scores with a knee to the head.
#T4# Nowacki scores with a shoulder strike. Nowacki lands an elbow inside. Nowacki lands a hook that snaps the head of Marshall backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Nowacki. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nowacki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nowacki misses with an elbow over the top. Nowacki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marshall's defenses. Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Nowacki avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage. Nowacki throws an elbow but it misses.
Nowacki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marshall backwards. Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
Marshall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Nowacki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshalls head. Nice elbow from Marshall. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
Nowacki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
Nowacki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall blocks an elbow strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mason Marshall'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. #R2# Nowacki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Marshall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nowacki. Nowacki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. No joy there for Nowacki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marshall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Marshall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nowacki moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nowacki fails in his attempt to clinch. Nowacki throws a series of strikes that have Marshall backpedaling.
Marshall misses with a lunging right hand
and Nowacki counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT# That has opened up Mason Marshall's cut even more. Marshall tries to clinch up. As Marshall backs away, Nowacki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Marshall lands with a nice body punch. Marshall misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Nowacki misses its target. Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nowacki. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marshall thuds a left hand into Nowacki's body. Nowacki scores with a leg kick.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nowacki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Marshall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Marshall lands with a straight right. Nowacki didn't see that one coming.#T1# Nowacki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marshall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nowacki scrambles back to his feet. Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Nowacki slips the punch. Nowacki tries to close the distance and clinch but Marshall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Marshall thuds a left hand into Nowacki's body. The crowd cheers as Marshall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nowacki doesn't seem phased though. Nowacki misses with a straight right. Nowacki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around? Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Nowacki counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2# Marshall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nowacki was covering up waiting for the punch and Marshall finishes the takedown easily into guard. Nowacki pulls Marshall in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Marshall is in close to Nowacki's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2# Marshall is working Nowacki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Marshall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Marshall postures up in Nowacki's guard and throws a big left but Nowacki blocks it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nowacki wants to sweep here but Marshall controlling him for the moment. Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowacki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Marshall is working Nowacki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Marshall pushes down on Nowacki's leg and manages to get into half guard. Nowacki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Marshall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Marshall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# Nowacki keeps control of the position for the meantime. Marshall not landing any meaningful shots this time. Nowacki is trying to get back to full guard. Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Marshall thows a huge punch but Nowacki dodges it nicely.
Nowacki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Nowacki is doing well to control the position and prevent Marshall from advancing to side control. Marshall missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Marshall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Marshall thows a huge punch but Nowacki dodges it nicely.
#T4# Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Nowacki gets back to full guard.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Nowacki. Marshall connects with a couple of short punches. Marshall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Marshall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Marshall postures up in Nowacki's guard and throws a big left but Nowacki blocks it. Nowacki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Nowacki trying to control the position.
Nowacki pulls Marshall in close to prevent any damage. Marshall landing with the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mason Marshall'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# Nowacki cracks Marshall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Marshall tests Nowacki's chin there with a solid looking shot. Marshall misses with a wild body shot. Marshall looks to throw the jab but Nowacki is out of range. Herkules Nowacki is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2# Marshall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Nowacki regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Marshall. Marshall throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Nowacki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Nowacki 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. Nice body punch from Nowacki. Marshall throws a head punch that misses. #T1# A short left from Nowacki. Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
Nowacki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nowacki blocks the elbow strike.
Marshall avoids the elbow strike from Nowacki, against the cage.
Nowacki works on Marshall's body with a couple of short punches. Marshall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Nowacki throws an elbow but misses. Marshall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Nowacki lands an elbow just above Marshall 's eye. Nowacki misses with a short punch on the inside. Nowacki lands an elbow just above Marshall 's eye. Nowacki tries to work over Marshall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nowacki has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall.
Marshall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Marshall dodges an elbow strike from Nowacki.
Marshall misses with some punches.
#T2# Marshall trying to control the position but instead, Nowacki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marshall into the cage. A nice left hand lands by Nowacki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nowacki blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nowacki. Nowacki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Nowacki. Marshall avoids a wild elbow strike from Nowacki. A nice right hand lands inside from Marshall. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Nowacki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Marshall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nowacki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marshall backwards. Nowacki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Marshall tries to stall but Nowacki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC# Nowacki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marshall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nowacki checks it well. #T3# Marshall moves forwards but Nowacki connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT# The cut above Mason Marshall's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Marshall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nowacki lands with a straight right. Marshall didn't see that one coming. A telegraphed right hand from Nowacki misses the target. Nowacki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall. Nowacki connects with a body shot. Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Nowacki counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT# Mason Marshall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Marshall looks to throw the jab but Nowacki is out of range. Marshall slips a jab from Nowacki. Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Mason Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nowacki walks into a straight right hand from Marshall. Marshall with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Nowacki to counter with a crisp jab. #KD# Nowacki sends Marshall crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nowacki is motioning to the referee to let Marshall up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC# Marshall is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mason Marshall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Herkules Nowacki! During a confident post fight interview, Herkules Nowacki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#644 Origi v Defoe
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1# Nowacki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nowacki there as he acknowledges the shot. Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nowacki. Musashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Musashi. Nowacki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away. Nowacki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Nowacki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab. Nowacki wants to counter the offense by Musashi and move into the clinch position. Nowacki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Musashi throws a hook but Nowacki blocks it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nowacki! But no joy. Nowacki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi. Musashi looks to land a left hand but Nowacki moved out of range nicely. Nowacki throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it. Musashi is looking to counter with head kicks. Musashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Musashi misses with a straight left. A countering left hand to the body from Nowacki misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Musashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Nowacki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nowacki steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Musashi - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action! Musashi lands a jab to Nowacki's midsection.#T1# Nowacki thuds his right hand into Musashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Musashi misses with a body shot
and Nowacki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Musashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nowacki tries to counter by closing the distance. Nowacki connects with the punch. Musashi misses with a hook. Nowacki ducked under it nicely. Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nowacki.
Musashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The fighters circling - Nowacki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Musashi is looking to counter punch. Nowacki throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it. Nowacki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. An inside leg kick from Musashi misses. Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. An inside leg kick lands from Musashi. Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nowacki blocks a low kick nicely. Nice body punch from Musashi. #CL2# Nowacki clinches up against the cage. Nowacki struggles to land a body shot inside as Musashi controls his hands.
Musashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Musashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow. Nowacki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Musashi jumps guard but Nowacki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nowacki. Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nowackis head. Nowacki lands a nice elbow. Nowacki lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD# Musashi pulls Nowacki into guard.
#SUB# Musashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nowacki passes into side control.
Nowacki controls the position.#T3# Musashi sneaks back into half guard. Nowacki works his way into full mount! Nowacki tries to control but Musashi wriggling away. Musashi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Musashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nowacki looking to control and managing it successfully. Musashi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4# Musashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Nowacki looking to control but Musashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Nowacki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Nowacki avoids the attempt from Musashi to control. Musashi is working to get back to half guard.
Musashi is working hard here to advance position. 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 Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Musashi with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice straight punches there by Musashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Musashi. Musashi misses the shot to the body. Nowacki missing with a left hand there. Musashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nowacki takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nowacki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi. Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Musashi missing with a left hand there. Nowacki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nowacki can do to turn this around? A left lands for Musashi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Musashi misses with a hook to the body
and Nowacki counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nowacki takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big right from Musashi misses. Nowacki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nowacki throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.#T1# Nowacki throws a head kick that Musashi semi-blocks.
Musashi lands a lovely overhand right. A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Nowacki does a little dance to reset his feet. Nowacki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Musashi throws a quick inside leg kick. Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowacki was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi. Musashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Nowacki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Musashi scores with a jab to the body. Nowacki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Nowacki throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Musashi thows a leg kick but Nowacki checks it and Nowacki counters with a nice body kick. Nowacki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Nowacki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss! Musashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Musashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Musashi tries to work over Nowacki's front leg with a kick but Nowacki checks it. Nowacki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Musashi lands a nice shot that snaps Nowacki's head back.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Nowacki sees it coming and moves out of range. Nowacki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Musashi connects with a body shot. Nowacki ducks under a wild hook from Musashi. A low kick from Musashi misses and Nowacki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Musashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Musashi works the jab nicely. Nowacki avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nowacki! But no joy. Nowacki with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3# Musashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nowacki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Musashi lands a nice hook to Nowacki's body. Nowacki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Musashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Ryu Musashi is winning the standup battle so far. Musashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nowacki is out of range and Musashi settles back down. #KD2# Nowacki lands a big head kick that sends Musashi tumbling to the mat! Nowacki takes a step backwards and waves Musashi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Musashi is rocked! Nowacki throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it. Oh Musashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Musashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nowacki. Nowacki circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Nowacki on the wrong end of a nice jab. Musashi moves into range and connects with a jab. Nowacki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nowacki slips under a jab. Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nowacki's sensitive parts. Musashi tries to land a front kick but Nowacki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Musashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nowacki counters with a big right hand! Oh Musashi is in trouble here! Nowacki follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herkules Nowacki! Our winner, Herkules Nowacki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GAMMA#642 Shin v McTearson
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1# Nowacki connects with a single shot there. Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Volkov. Nowacki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nowacki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses. Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2# Volkov lands a left and a right that send Nowacki crashing to the mat, dazed. Volkov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nowacki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Nowacki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nowacki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov. Nowacki's corner calls for a 1-2. Nowacki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1# A punch lands to the side of Nowacki 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nowacki moves out of range of the body kick. Volkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Volkov lands a jab to the head.
#ROC2# Nowacki is rocked! Volkov works Nowacki's body with a nice hook. Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Volkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkov. Oh Nowacki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Volkov lands a big right hook! Nowacki looks hurt but is still standing! Volkov lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Nowacki falls down and Volkov dives in with a huge hammer fist! Nowacki's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Volkov runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ilya Mstislav Volkov! A relieved looking Ilya Mstislav Volkov 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:
GAMMA#635 Sito v Wayne
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1# McTearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nowacki. A big left from Nowacki misses. McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nowacki.
Nowacki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McTearson. McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nowacki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowacki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight. Nowacki wants to clinch up but McTearson keeps it at a distance. Nowacki misses the jab. McTearson misses with a wild body shot. A slow jab from McTearson misses its intended target. Nowacki is looking to counter punch. Nowacki moves away from the strike by McTearson. Herkules Nowacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McTearson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nowacki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nowacki throws a nice outside leg kick. We've been informed that McTearson 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. McTearson avoids the head kick by Nowacki.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Nowacki throws out a loose jab but McTearson uses good head movement to avoid it. McTearson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nowacki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1# Nowacki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nowacki. McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Nowacki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McTearson throws a lazy right hand but Nowacki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Some wild striking there from McTearson.
Nowacki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nowacki checks a low kick from McTearson. McTearson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Nowacki looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range. McTearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McTearson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nowacki connects with a single shot there. A nice inside leg kick there by McTearson. That's going to slow Nowacki down. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McTearson misses with an uppercut. Nowacki saw that one coming. McTearson slips under a jab. McTearson throws a front kick aimed at Nowacki's knee but Nowacki avoids it well. McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2# A lazy body kick from McTearson and Nowacki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nowacki connects with a single shot there. McTearson moves out of range as Nowacki strikes. Nowacki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McTearsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Nowacki jabs at McTearson's body. McTearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McTearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nowacki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. McTearson throws a head kick but Nowacki moves out of range.
Nowacki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McTearson. That did some damage! Nowacki misses with an attempted mid kick.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Nowacki. #CL# Nowacki moves into the clinch successfully.
Nowacki throws a head punch that misses. A shot in the inside from Nowacki. Nowacki misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTearson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nowacki lands an elbow inside. #BC# Nowacki manages to break the clinch.
#T3# McTearson loads up on a big right hand but Nowacki slips the punch. A little feinted left hand from Nowacki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nowacki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Nowacki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Nowacki counters with a quick kick to the body but McTearson blocks it.#CL# Nowacki moves into the clinch. McTearson tries a body shot but Nowacki blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nowacki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nowacki lands with a short head shot on the inside. McTearson takes an elbow to the temple. McTearson misses with a hook from the clinch. Nowacki takes a knee to the side of the body. McTearson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Nowacki pushes off an throws an elbow but McTearson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nowacki misses with a body punch.
Nowacki lands an elbow just above McTearson 's eye. McTearson takes an elbow to the forehead. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McTearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nowacki backwards. McTearson tries to work over Nowacki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4# Nowacki tries to throw a body punch but McTearson avoids it by throwing Nowacki back against the cage. Nowacki looks to throw an elbow but misses. Nowacki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, McTearson throws an elbow but misses. Nowacki lands a right hand. McTearson working some nice short punches in the clinch. A body shot lands from McTearson.
Nowacki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Nowacki lands an elbow inside that McTearson shrugs off. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Nowacki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTearson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nowacki looks to throw an elbow but misses. Nowacki pushes off an throws an elbow but McTearson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. McTearson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McTearson pushes off an throws an elbow but Nowacki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Nowacki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Nowacki scores with a kick to the body.
Nowacki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Nowacki closes the distance and clinches. McTearson lands a left hand.
Nowacki lands a left hand that snaps the head of McTearson backwards. Nowacki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTearson can do to turn this around? McTearson crunches a lovely knee into Nowacki's ribcage. Nowacki blocks an elbow strike. Nowacki takes a shot to the head. Nowacki misses with an elbow strike.
McTearson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. McTearson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right hand to the side of the head by Nowacki. McTearson lands a damaging elbow. McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTearson pushes Nowacki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. McTearson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McTearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. McTearson pushes Nowacki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nowacki blocks the elbow strike.
#T1# McTearson blocking some punches.
McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nowacki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McTearson.
McTearson scores with a hook to the body. McTearson lands on the inside with an uppercut. McTearson gets through Nowacki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. McTearson pushes Nowacki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2# Nowacki is rocked! McTearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Oh Nowacki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! McTearson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nowacki! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McTearson is unloading with more strikes now! Nowacki drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus McTearson! Rufus McTearson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#628 Volkov v Kelley
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1# Nowacki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams .
Nowacki lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams .
Jab, jab by Nowacki - just one landing. Nowacki lands a jab to the nose. Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams . Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
A little jabbing left from Nowacki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Herkules Nowacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Crunch! Nowacki slams his shin into Williams 's torso. Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nowacki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams throws a jab when Nowacki was well out of range. Nowacki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams .
Nowacki lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover. 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! Williams misses with an uppercut. A little jabbing left from Nowacki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Williams swings for the body but Nowacki moves out of range.
Williams lands an overhand right. A swing and a miss from Williams . Nowacki is trying to counter with his kicks. Nowacki motions for Williams to come forward. Nowacki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Williams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bully Busters in the buildup to the fight. Nowacki looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.#T1# Nowacki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head. Nowacki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Nowacki throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem. Nowacki connects with an inside leg kick. Williams missing with a left hand there. Nowacki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nowacki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nowacki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nowacki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams .
Nowacki walks into a jab. Nowacki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nowacki throws a quick inside leg kick. Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams . Nowacki throws a body kick that misses. Williams swings widly with a right hand
#CL2# and Nowacki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nowacki prevents a body shot from Williams . #BC# Williams breaks from the clinch.
Nowacki throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily. Nowacki scores with a body shot.
#T2# Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nowacki throws a hook to the side of Williams 's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nowacki throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Nice defenses there by Nowacki. A slapping leg kick lands for Williams .
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Nowacki manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nowacki digs a good body shot into Williams 's ribs. Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nowacki. Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nowacki to score with a decent uppercut. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams . Nice body kick from Nowacki. Nowacki scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams misses with a looping right. Nowacki lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming. Williams throws a shot from downtown. Nowacki moves away and avoids it. Williams cracks Nowacki with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3# Nowacki scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one. Nowacki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react. Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nowacki wants to counter with a clinch but Williams pushes him away. Williams avoids the head kick by Nowacki.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nowacki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams . Williams slips under a jab from Nowacki. Nowacki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nowacki scores with a jab. Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Nowacki counters with a one-two 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! Williams walks into a left hand. Nowacki ducks under a wild hook from Williams . Nowacki throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it. Nowacki tries to clinch up letting Williams counter with a right hand. #T4# Nice defenses there by Williams . Jab from Nowacki. A nice inside leg kick there by Nowacki. That's going to slow Williams down. Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Nowacki takes one to the side of the head.
Nowacki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nowacki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Williams misses with a low kick. Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Nowacki's head. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick. Nowacki lands a head shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Williams throws a shot from downtown. Nowacki moves away and avoids it. Williams is looking to slow Nowacki down with leg kicks. Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Nowacki manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nowacki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nowacki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Herkules Nowacki will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# A punch combination from Nowacki misses. Williams misses with a leg kick and Nowacki counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams 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. A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nowacki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range. Nowacki looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely. Nowacki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams . Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Nowacki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams .
Williams misses with a hook. Nowacki ducked under it nicely. Nowacki moves away from the strike by Williams . Nowacki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target. Williams cracks the inside of Nowacki's front leg. Nowacki throws out a powerful jab. 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! Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. It seemed like Nowacki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nowacki ducks under a wild hook from Williams . Nowacki connects with a looping right hand.
#T1# Williams avoids the body shot from Nowacki.
Williams is looking to counter punch. Nowacki is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Nowacki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nowacki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nowacki there as he acknowledges the shot. Williams ducks under a wild hook from Nowacki. A clash of legs there as Nowacki blocks the low kick. Nowacki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Nowacki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Nowacki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2# Nowacki clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage. Nowacki blocks an uppercut.
Nowacki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Williams breaks the clinch.
Nowacki scores with a kick to the body.
Nowacki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Williams throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Danga de danga de dang - Nowacki scores with a four punch combination! Williams jabs Nowacki to the body, keeping him at a distance. Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nowacki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nowacki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams swings for the body but Nowacki moves out of range.
Nowacki moves out of range as Williams strikes. Nowacki fails in his attempt to clinch. Nowacki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Williams lands with a nice body punch. A head kick misses from Nowacki. Nowacki lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Nowacki throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Nowacki's shoulder, as Nowacki tries to avoid the shot. Nowacki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Herkules Nowacki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nowacki is out of range. Nowacki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams .
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Williams takes a swing at Nowacki's ribcage but misses. Nice defenses there by Nowacki. Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowacki was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .#T3# A jab from Williams misses. Williams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Nice shot lands for Nowacki. Nowacki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williams . Nowacki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nowacki lands a jab to the head.
#CL2# Nowacki closes the distance and clinches. Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Nowacki looks to throw an elbow but misses. Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nowacki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Nowacki misses with an elbow strike.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Nowacki has him pressed against the cage. Nowacki lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off. Williams lands with a short punch 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! Nowacki wants to stall.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle. Williams lands a body punch. Nowacki lands with a light punch inside. #T4# Nowacki works on Williams 's body with a couple of short punches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams . Nowacki trying to land knees to the body.
Nowacki pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Williams blocking some punches.
Williams fails to pull guard.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow. Williams is trying to break free. A right hook to the body lands for Nowacki.
#TD# Williams decides to pull guard. Nowacki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB# Williams has his foot on Nowacki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nowacki works his way back into a safe position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki 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. This is the final round! #R3# Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Williams misses with an uppercut. Nowacki saw that one coming.#CL2# Nowacki gets a clinch. Nowacki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Nowacki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Nowacki.
Nowacki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nowacki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Nowacki. Nowacki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Williams takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD# Williams pulls Nowacki into guard.
#SUB# Williams looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nowacki has picked Williams up and slammed him! Williams can't keep hold of the triangle and Nowacki manages to pass to side control! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Williams is trying to control Nowacki's posture but Nowacki avoids it. Williams is trying to improve his position. Nowacki tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1# Nowacki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Williams sneaks back into half guard.#SU2# Nowacki decides to stand and escape the position. Nowacki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Nowacki throws a sloppy head kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Nowacki falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Williams counter with a right hand. A jab from Williams misses. Nowacki tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way. Nice defenses there by Nowacki. Nowacki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams misses with a looping right. Nowacki fails in his attempt to clinch. Nowacki lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Williams tests Nowacki's chin there with a solid looking shot. Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Nowacki moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams . Stanly Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Nowacki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nowackis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Nowacki tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nowacki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams is looking to counter punch. Nowacki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams 's head. Nowacki misses with a head kick.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowacki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nowacki scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Nowacki throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it. Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowacki was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams . A leg kick checked by Nowacki. Herkules Nowacki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Nowacki counters with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nowacki stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams 's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken. Nowacki punishes Williams 's body with a nice straight punch. Nowacki lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Nowacki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Nice shot lands for Williams . Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nowacki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams misses with a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Nowacki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nowacki just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Nowacki's knee but Nowacki avoids it well. Nowacki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nowacki loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch. Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight! Herkules Nowacki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Nowacki 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herkules Nowacki! A victorious Herkules Nowacki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Stanly Williams had this to say: 'I have to go poop'.
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Event:
GAMMA#624 Theodorou v LeBlanc
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1# Nowacki lands with a straight right. Symons didn't see that one coming. Nowacki misses the shot to the body. Nowacki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nowacki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Horrible takedown attempt by Symons or perhaps it was just good defense by Nowacki, which made it look bad. Nowacki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nowacki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Symons looks to score with a jab to the body but Nowacki is just out of range. Symons throws a body punch but Nowacki moves out of range. Nowacki throws out a loose jab but Symons uses good head movement to avoid it. Symons misses the body punch and Nowacki counters with a three punch combo that has Symons backing up. Symons nods at Nowacki to acknowledge the strikes.#CL# Nowacki forces Symons back against the cage and clinches. Nowacki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Symons backwards. Nowacki working some nice short punches in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Symons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow. Symons is looking to control Nowacki's arms but Nowacki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Symons has his back to the cage. Symons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow. Nowacki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nowacki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Symonss head. #T1# Nowacki trying to land knees to the body.
Nowacki lands a left hand.
Nowacki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Symons pushes Nowacki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Symons working some nice short punches in the clinch. Symons trying to stall but Nowacki improves his position.
Symons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nowacki prevents a body shot from Symons. Nowacki trying to stall but Symons improves his position.
Nowacki lands a right hand. Symons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nowacki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Symons's brow. Symons blocks a body shot from Nowacki. Symons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Symons stalling in the clinch but Nowacki improves position. Nowacki lands a left hand.
Symons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Symons has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
#T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Symons. Nowacki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Symons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Nowacki lands with a left to the head. Symons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nowacki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nowacki working aggressively here.
Nowacki has a couple of punches blocked by Symons.
Symons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Symons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nowacki or not. A short uppercut from Symons. Symons misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nowacki. Symons takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT# It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Symons. Symons misses with a short punch on the inside. Symons lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Symons. Nowacki has a couple of punches blocked by Symons.
Symons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Symons blocks the elbow strike.
#T3# Symons looking to slow down the pace here. Nowacki blocks an uppercut.
Symons misses with a short punch on the inside. Nowacki lands a left hand.
Symons avoids a wild elbow strike from Nowacki. Symons misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2# Symons is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nowacki can't fight it off and eventually Symons manages to take the fight to the floor. Nowacki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Symons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Nowacki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Symons is controlling him. Symons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Symons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Symons postures up in Nowacki's guard and throws a big left but Nowacki blocks it. #T4##ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Nowacki manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Nowacki working aggressively here.
#BC# Nowacki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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! Nowacki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Symons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nowacki. Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nowacki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Symons. Symons throws a nice looking combination but Nowacki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nowacki missing with a left hand there. Symons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Symons lands a glancing blow to the side of Nowacki's head. Nowacki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Symons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowacki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nowacki. Symons takes a swing at Nowacki's ribcage but misses. Nowacki throws a lazy right hand but Symons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki dominated that round. The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# Symons gets tackled into the cage by Nowacki. Nowacki maintains the clinch. Symons blocks a body shot from Nowacki. A nice glancing elbow lands by Nowacki. Nowacki lands an elbow inside that Symons shrugs off. Symons tries to work over Nowacki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Nowacki pushes Symons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Symons wants to stall.
Symons lands a left hand.
Symons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nowacki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Herkules Nowacki has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nowacki prevents the takedown attempt.
Symons throws a head punch that misses. Symons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Symons tries to throw a body punch but Nowacki avoids it by throwing Symons back against the cage. Nowacki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Nowacki tries to land a knee to the head but Symons blocks with his arms.
Symons misses with the head strike.
#T1##BC# Nowacki breaks the clinch.
Nowacki slaps away a takedown attempt from Symons, before circling back to the center of the mat. An attempted straight right counter from Nowacki misses the target. Herkules Nowacki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons. Symons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowacki manages to avoid it. Nowacki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Symons.
Nowacki avoids the body shot from Symons.
Nowacki takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nowacki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Symons. Symons throws a lazy right hand but Nowacki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Symons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nowacki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Symons misses with a wild body shot. Symons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Symons misses with a double jab.
Nowacki misses with a looping right. Nowacki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Symons on the side of the head. Symons is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2# Donk. Symons catches Nowacki right on the button with a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Nowacki moves into range and clinches up with Symons. Symons looking to stall.
Symons misses with a punch on the inside.
Nowacki lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nowacki throws a punch but it's blocked by Symons. Nowacki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Symons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Symons goes for a takedown attempt but Nowacki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nowacki throws a hook but Symons blocks it. Nowacki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nowacki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Symons.
Symons cracks a nice hook into Nowacki's ribs. Symons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nowacki paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nowacki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3# Nowacki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Symons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nowacki digs a good body shot into Symons's ribs. Symons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL# Nowacki takes the fight into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Nowacki. Nowacki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Symons can do to turn this around? Nowacki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nowacki misses with a body punch.
Symons swings wildly with an uppercut but Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid it. Symons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Symons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Nowacki fails to land. Symons misses with a punch to the body.
Symons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Symons wants to stall.
Nowacki lands a shoulder strike. #T4# Nowacki blocks a body shot from Symons. Nowacki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Symonss head. Symons is trying to maintain a safe position but Nowacki gets an underhook and turns Symons into the cage. Symons tries to score a body lock takedown but Nowacki shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Nowacki lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nowacki gets through Symons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice glancing elbow lands by Nowacki. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Nowacki lands an elbow that stopped Symons in his tracks for a moment. Symons misses with a punch on the inside.
Symons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Symons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nowacki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Nowacki lands a damaging elbow. Symons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow. Symons trying to control the position but instead, Nowacki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Symons into the cage. Symons can't get the takedown.
Symons goes for a takedown attempt but Nowacki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nowacki lands with a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Graeme Symons'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Nowacki lands a jab. Nowacki tries to clinch but fails miserably and Symons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Symons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Nowacki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowacki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Symons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Symons is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Symons misses with a combination
and Nowacki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Symons throws an overhand right that lands on Nowacki's shoulder, as Nowacki tries to avoid the shot. Symons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nowacki. Nowacki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Symons. Symons misses with a looping left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Symons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Nowacki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nowacki throws a jab when Symons was well out of range. Symons drops his hands momentarily and Nowacki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the 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! A jab from Symons misses. Nowacki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1# Nowacki throws a hook to the side of Symons's head but Symons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nowacki dodges the punch combination from Symons.
Nowacki is looking to counter punch.#CL# Nowacki pushes Symons up against the cage in a clinch. Symons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow. Nowacki scores a nice knee to the body.
Symons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Symons misses with a short punch on the inside. Symons takes a shot to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Symons.
Nowacki lands an elbow just above Symons 's eye. Symons tries for a takedown but Nowacki manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Symons. Nowacki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Symons backwards. Nowacki misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Nowacki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nowacki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nowacki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Symons misses with a left hand and Nowacki counters with a straight right hand. Symons swings for the body but Nowacki moves out of range.
Nowacki cracks Symons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Symons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Symons takes one to the side of the head.
Nowacki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Nowacki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nowacki. Nowacki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nowacki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Nowacki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL# Nowacki rushes Symons and presses him up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Symons. Symons tries to work over Nowacki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Nowacki. Nowacki lands an elbow inside that Symons shrugs off. A short right from Symons. #T3# Nowacki scores with a shoulder strike. Nowacki working aggressively here.
Nowacki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Symons lands a nice shot to the body. Nowacki lands a damaging elbow. Symons misses with a short punch on the inside. Nowacki misses with the head strike.
Symons effectively controlling the action here. A right hand to the body from Symons.
Graeme Symons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A short uppercut from Nowacki. Nowacki lands on the inside with an uppercut. Symons drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nowacki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nowacki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nowacki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Symons throws a poor cross that misses
and Nowacki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Herkules Nowacki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Symons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nowacki rather than just go for the knockout.#T4# Symons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Symons throws an overhand right that lands on Nowacki's shoulder, as Nowacki tries to avoid the shot. Nowacki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Symonss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Symons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nowacki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL# Nowacki clinches. Symons misses with a punch on the inside.
Symons digs a right hand into Nowacki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nowacki's gas tank. Symons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nowacki being controlled against the cage. Nowacki misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice left hand lands by Symons.
A left hand lands to the body for Symons.
Symons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Herkules Nowacki showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nowacki, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herkules Nowacki! Herkules Nowacki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#618 Bryant v Gymer
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1# Volkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nowacki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Nowacki throws a leg kick and Volkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nowacki misses with a hook. Herkules Nowacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nowacki looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range. Nowacki moves out of range as Volkov strikes. Nowacki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Nowacki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nowacki misses with a straight left. Volkov looks to throw the jab but Nowacki is out of range. Nowacki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Nowacki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov. Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Nowacki counters with a slapping leg kick. Nowacki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Volkov blocks a head kick by Nowacki.
This has been an exciting period of action! Volkov on the wrong end of a nice hook. Volkov tests Nowacki's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC# Nowacki is rocked!#T1# Volkov tries to land a body kick and Nowacki counters with an inside leg kick. Volkov 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. Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Volkov misses with a wild body shot. Nowacki slips under a jab from Volkov. Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Nowacki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Volkov. Volkov throws a hook but Nowacki avoids it easily. Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Nowacki moved away. Volkov drops Nowacki with a big left hand! Nowacki is injured, injured bad! Volkov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Mstislav Volkov! After winning the bout, Ilya Mstislav Volkov 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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GAMMA#614 Volkov v Shin 2
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1# Nowacki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Sundvison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2# Nowacki gets tackled into the cage by Sundvison. Sundvison maintains the clinch. Good body shot from Nowacki.
Nowacki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nowacki prevents a body shot from Sundvison. Sundvison lands a hook that snaps the head of Nowacki backwards. #BC# Nowacki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nowacki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sundvison under the eye. A cross from Sundvison lands.#CL2# Sundvison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Sundvison throws a head punch that misses. Sundvison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Sundvison misses with the head strike.
Nowacki misses with a hook from the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nowacki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Sundvison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nowacki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Sundvison takes an elbow to the forehead. Nowacki lands an elbow that stopped Sundvison in his tracks for a moment. Nowacki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1# Nowacki looks to throw an elbow but misses. Nowacki gets through Sundvison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Sundvison lands a right hand. Sundvison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nowacki blocks a body shot from Sundvison. Nowacki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Nowacki misses with some punches.
Sundvison misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Nowacki lands an uppercut. Sundvison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sundvison. A right handed body shot lands from Nowacki.
Sundvison lands a nice shot to the body. Nice elbow from Nowacki. Nowacki landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice left hand lands by Nowacki.
Nowacki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sundvison's defenses. #CUT# It looks like Mats Sundvison has been cut. Sundvison avoids a wild elbow strike from Nowacki.#BC# Nowacki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nowacki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.#T2# Sundvison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sundvison follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Nowacki cracks Sundvison with an open hand slap. Sundvison tries to clinch up and Nowacki counters with a slapping leg kick. Nowacki misses with a low kick.
Sundvison is looking to clinch. Sundvison moves into range and connects with a jab. Sundvison throws a sloppy body shot
letting Nowacki counter with a right hand. #CL2# Sundvison rushes Nowacki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Nowacki'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.#BC# Nowacki breaks the clinch.
Nowacki dodges the punch combination from Sundvison.
#T3# Nowacki thows a left - swing and a miss! Nowacki sets himself, and Sundvison steps forward looking for the clinch! Nowacki avoids it this time. Mats Sundvison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sundvison tries to clinch up and Nowacki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2# Sundvison clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A hook to the body from Nowacki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nowacki. Sundvison misses with a punch on the inside.
Nowacki blocks an uppercut.
Nowacki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nowacki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC# Nowacki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sundvison is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nowacki misses with a looping right. A telegraphed right hand from Nowacki misses the target. #T4# Nowacki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mats Sundvison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sundvison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sundvison with a body punch. A glancing blow. 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# Sundvison has managed to clinch.
#BC# Nowacki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Sundvison takes an elbow to the temple. Nowacki lands an elbow just above Sundvison 's eye. Nowacki lands a damaging elbow. Sundvison throws an elbow that misses.
Sundvison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sundvison misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nowacki lands an elbow that stopped Sundvison in his tracks for a moment. Sundvison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow. Nowacki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sundvison backwards. Nowacki has Sundvison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sundvison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Nowacki throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mats Sundvison's cut. That's time! Nowacki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Nice straight punches there by Nowacki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nowacki. Sundvison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nowacki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2# Sundvison closes the distance and pushes Nowacki back into the cage. A short uppercut from Nowacki. Sundvison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nowacki avoids it. A short right hand to the side of the head by Sundvison. Sundvison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nowacki or not. Nowacki lands a shoulder strike. Nowacki misses with an elbow over the top. Sundvison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nowacki avoids it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sundvison. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Good body shot from Nowacki.
#BC# Nowacki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nowacki scores with a sloppy right hand. Sundvison should have avoided that one. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sundvison fails in his attempt to clinch. Nowacki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nowacki misses with a straight left. Nowacki misses with an uppercut
and Sundvison counters with a body kick that stops Nowacki in his tracks momentarily. Nowacki throws out a loose jab but Sundvison uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Sundvison moves in looking to clinch but Nowacki pushes him off. Nowacki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sundvison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nowacki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sundvison tries to clinch up but Nowacki circles away and keeps his distance. Nowacki misses with a looping left. The fight stays on the outside here - Sundvison looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nowacki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Sundvison slips a jab and a cross from Nowacki.
#CL2# Sundvison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sundvison misses with a punch on the inside.
Sundvison throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sundvison avoids the elbow strike from Nowacki, against the cage.
Nowacki lands a shoulder strike. Sundvison scores with a shot to the side of Nowacki's head. Nowacki struggles to land a body shot inside as Sundvison controls his hands.
#BC# Nowacki breaks from the clinch.
Sundvison lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2# Nowacki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2# and Sundvison moves into the clinch. Nowacki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sundvison misses with a knee to the head. Sundvison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nowacki 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! Nice elbow from Nowacki. Sundvison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nowacki or not. #BC# Nowacki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nowacki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sundvison sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sundvison connects with a solid leg kick. Sundvison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nowacki. Sundvison throws out a loose jab but Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2# Sundvison moves into the clinch successfully.
Nowacki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sundvison. Sundvison is breathing heavily. A quick uppercut on the inside from Nowacki. Sundvison managing to block the knees to the body from Nowacki.
Sundvison takes an elbow to the temple. #T3# Nowacki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sundvison working Nowacki over with knees to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Nowacki. Sundvison misses with some punches.
Sundvison tries to throw a body punch but Nowacki avoids it by throwing Sundvison back against the cage. A hook to the body from Nowacki.
Nowacki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sundvison after a bit of a struggle. Nowacki tries to throw a body punch but Sundvison avoids it by throwing Nowacki back against the cage. Sundvison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nowacki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Sundvison misses with some punches.
Nowacki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sundvison misses with a body punch.
#BC# Nowacki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Herkules Nowacki is winning the standup battle so far. Nowacki keeps the fight on the outside. Sundvison doesn't manage to clinch there - Nowacki circles away.
Nowacki throws a right and a left that both miss. Sundvison tries to clinch but Nowacki is having none of it. #T4# Sundvison throws a leg kick and Nowacki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sundvison is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sundvison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nowacki. Sundvison darts in trying to clinch and Nowacki counters with a nice body shot. Nowacki misses the jab. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Sundvison gets in close and instigates a clinch. Nowacki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Sundvison tries to work over Nowacki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sundvison tries to work over Nowacki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nowacki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sundvison avoids the elbow strike from Nowacki, against the cage.
Sundvison has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mats Sundvison's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Nowacki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nowacki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sundvison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sundvison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nowacki. Sundvison throws out a counter right but Nowacki avoids it with no problem. Sundvison is looking to clinch but Nowacki is avoiding it.
Sundvison tries to close the distance and clinch but Nowacki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD# Nowacki moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Sundvison goes down! Can Nowacki finish him!?#ROC# Sundvison is rocked! Nowacki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sundvison swivels though and keeps the full guard. Sundvison is still in real trouble! Can Nowacki finish him? Nowacki controls from within his opponent's guard. Sundvison seems to have recovered his senses. Nowacki lands a couple of elbows.#T1# Nowacki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sundvison is looking to stand back up but Nowacki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sundvison. Sundvison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Nowacki wants to control but Sundvison is keeping him busy. Sundvison wants to get back to his feet.
Nowacki is nestled in close to Sundvison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Sundvison wants to get back to his feet.
Nowacki wants to control but Sundvison is keeping him busy. Mats Sundvison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Nowacki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sundvison defending well though. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nowacki lands a nice short elbow. Sundvison is trying to stand back up but Nowacki is controlling him
Sundvison is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Sundvison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nowacki. Nowacki is trying to control. Sundvison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Well, if Nowacki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Sundvison slips a straight right by Nowacki. Sundvison throws a right hand that misses
and Nowacki counters with a straight right hand. Sundvison drops his hands momentarily and Nowacki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Nowacki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sundvison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sundvison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nowacki tries a head kick but it misses.
Nowacki throws an overhand right that lands on Sundvison's shoulder, as Sundvison tries to avoid the shot. #T3# Nowacki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Sundvison scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Sundvison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nowacki lands a nice shot to the body.
Nowacki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sundvison tries to clinch up but Nowacki circles away and keeps his distance. Nowacki scores with a leg kick.
Nowacki misses the jab.#CL2# Sundvison drives through and clinches with Nowacki against the cage.
Sundvison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nowacki backwards. Nowacki swings wildly with an uppercut but Sundvison uses good head movement to avoid it. Sundvison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Sundvison blocks a body shot from Nowacki. Herkules Nowacki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Sundvison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nowacki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sundvison misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Nowacki breaks from the clinch.
Sundvison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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! Sundvison avoids the head kick by Nowacki.
Nowacki looks to land a right hand but Sundvison moved out of range. Sundvison tries to clinch but Nowacki moves out of range. #CL2# Sundvison has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sundvison.
Nowacki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sundvison can do to turn this around? Sundvison missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sundvison. A body shot lands from Sundvison.
Sundvison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Sundvison avoids the elbow strike from Nowacki, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Herkules Nowacki showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nowacki 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herkules Nowacki! Our winner, Herkules Nowacki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MFN 366: End of an Era
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1# Nowacki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hydes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Nowacki lands with a hook. Hyde tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Hyde chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nowacki can pounce on him.
Nowacki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hyde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hyde moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2# Hyde gets in close and instigates a clinch. Nowacki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nowacki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Nowacki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT# It looks like Tito Hyde has been cut. Hyde lands a good knee to the midsection. Nowacki won't want to take too many of those. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hyde avoids a wild elbow strike from Nowacki. Nowacki missing with knees to the body.
Nowacki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hyde using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nowacki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hyde throws a punch but it's blocked by Nowacki. Nowacki misses with a short punch on the inside. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nowacki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hyde's brow. Nowacki working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hyde using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nowacki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nowacki lands a body shot. Nowacki throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1# Hyde is looking to control Nowacki's arms but Nowacki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hyde has his back to the cage. Hyde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hyde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nowacki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nowacki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hyde backwards. #BC# Nowacki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hyde throws a body kick that misses. Nowacki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Hyde fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nowacki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hyde scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Good work by Nowacki as he checks the leg kick. Hyde throws a good cross that connects.
Hyde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nowacki getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Nowacki just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyde throws a wild body kick that Nowacki sees coming a mile off. It looked like Nowacki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hyde scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nowacki doesn't seem bothered though. Nowacki scores with a leg kick.
#T2# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hyde, right into the meat.
Hyde misses with a low kick.
Nowacki misses the jab. Nowacki lands with a straight right. Hyde didn't see that one coming. A jab from Hyde does it's job there. Nowacki avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nowacki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nowacki.
Nowacki misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nowacki. Nowacki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hyde. Nowacki feinted there with a counter leg kick. Nowacki pushes Hyde away with a front kick. Nowacki misses with a lunging right hand
and Hyde counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Nowacki lands a nice looking body kick. Hyde looks to land a right hand but Nowacki moved out of range. Tito Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hyde with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nowacki to score with a decent uppercut. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hyde.
Nowacki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3# Hyde moves out of range as Nowacki strikes. Hyde connects with a body shot that sends Nowacki's belly button to the back. Hyde misses with an uppercut. Nowacki saw that one coming. A swing and a miss from Hyde. Hyde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nowacki checks a low kick from Hyde. Nowacki throws a hook but Hyde blocks it. Hyde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hyde lands with a slapping head kick. Hyde cracks a nice hook into Nowacki's ribs. Hyde slips under a jab from Nowacki. Nowacki throws a low kick but Hyde moves out of range easily. Nowacki walks into a jab. Nowacki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hyde's hands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hyde avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hyde! But no joy. Nowacki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hyde.
#T4# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nowacki, right into the meat.
Hyde takes one to the side of the head.
Nowacki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nowacki throws a right and a left that both miss. Hyde throws the kick towards the body but Nowacki avoids it. Nowacki misses with a looping left. Nowacki checks a leg kick nicely. Hyde moves out of range of the body kick. Hyde slips a jab and a cross from Nowacki.
Nowacki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Hyde scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nowacki doesn't seem bothered though. Nowacki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hyde tests Nowacki's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nowacki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hyde is out of range. Hyde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Nowacki. That's going to slow Hyde down. Tito Hyde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nowacki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2# Nowacki is rocked! 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 Herkules Nowacki will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tito Hyde'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# Nowacki's corner calls for a 1-2. Nowacki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Nowacki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hyde throws a head kick that misses. Hyde's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nowacki under the eye. Oh Nowacki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hyde drops Nowacki with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hyde follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Hyde! During a confident post fight interview, Tito Hyde thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MFN 351
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1# A low kick from DeVanzo is predictable there and Nowacki counters with a slapping leg kick. DeVanzo sizes up Nowacki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Nowacki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nowacki blocks the body kick.
Nowacki tries to clinch but DeVanzo moves away and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. DeVanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Nowacki gets tackled into the cage by DeVanzo. DeVanzo maintains the clinch. Nice elbow from Nowacki. Nowacki blocking some punches.
DeVanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nowacki trying to land knees to the body.
Nowacki lands an elbow just above DeVanzo 's eye. Nowacki wants to break the clinch but can't.
DeVanzo blocks an uppercut.
DeVanzo digs a right hand into Nowacki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nowacki's gas tank. Nowacki lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! DeVanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nowacki lands a nice elbow. #T1# Nowacki is leaning against DeVanzo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. DeVanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Nowacki.
DeVanzo trying to land knees to the body.
Nowacki lands an elbow that stopped DeVanzo in his tracks for a moment. Nowacki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nowacki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeVanzo. DeVanzo is breathing heavily. Nowacki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Nowacki is working DeVanzo over against the cage. Nowacki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nowacki throws an elbow that misses.
Nowacki blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nowacki. DeVanzo misses with a hook from the clinch. Nowacki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. DeVanzo avoids the elbow strike from Nowacki, against the cage.
DeVanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Nowacki controls the action.
DeVanzo throws a head punch that misses. DeVanzo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Nowacki scores with an uppercut up the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! DeVanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nowacki lands an elbow inside. #CUT2# It looks like Artie DeVanzo has been cut.#T2# DeVanzo throws a head punch that misses. DeVanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeVanzo. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nowacki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Nowacki scores with a nice hook to the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by DeVanzo as Nowacki tries to tie him up. Nowacki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
DeVanzo blocks an elbow strike from Nowacki.
Nowacki scores with a shoulder strike. DeVanzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nowacki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. DeVanzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeVanzo blocks an elbow strike from Nowacki.
Nowacki throws a head punch that misses. Nowacki tries to work over DeVanzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Nowacki. DeVanzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nowacki's defenses. Nowacki lands a damaging elbow. DeVanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# Nowacki pushes off an throws an elbow but DeVanzo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Nowacki lands a nice shot to the body. DeVanzo stalling in the clinch but Nowacki improves position. Nowacki lands a hook to the side of the head. DeVanzo takes an elbow to the forehead. Nowacki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nowacki is stalling here.
DeVanzo misses with a body punch.
DeVanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. DeVanzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nowacki lands a nice elbow. Nowacki lands a nice shot to the body. Nowacki lands an elbow inside that DeVanzo shrugs off. Nowacki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
DeVanzo working aggressively here.
DeVanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Nowacki controls the action.
Nowacki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nowacki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nowacki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Nowacki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# DeVanzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid it. Nowacki misses with an elbow over the top. A right hook to the body lands for Nowacki.
A right handed body shot lands from Nowacki.
DeVanzo trying to control the position but instead, Nowacki has worked for underhooks and has pushed DeVanzo into the cage. Nowacki working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nowacki lands with a light punch inside. Nowacki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeVanzo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Nowacki managing to block the knees to the body from DeVanzo.
Still in the clinch, Nowacki scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2# DeVanzo is rocked! Nowacki lands with a short shot to the head. Oh DeVanzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nowacki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nowacki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nowacki scores with a shoulder strike. DeVanzo blocks a body shot from Nowacki. Nowacki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nowacki blocks an elbow strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki dominated that round. The cut man is working on Artie DeVanzo's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Nowacki throws a shot from downtown. DeVanzo moves away and avoids it. DeVanzo seems to have got his legs back now. DeVanzo throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2# and Nowacki counters with a nice right hand that sends DeVanzo toppling to the canvas! DeVanzo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nowacki finish him?! Nice defenses there by Nowacki. Nowacki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nowacki throws a low kick, looking for DeVanzo's leg but DeVanzo calmly moves out of range. Nowacki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Herkules Nowacki seems to be getting the better of the standup. A big right from DeVanzo misses. Nowacki looks to land a right hand but DeVanzo moved out of range. A leg kick checked by Nowacki. Nowacki avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nowacki throws out a loose jab but DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid it. A slow jab from Nowacki misses its intended target. DeVanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeVanzo throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# DeVanzo misses the body punch and Nowacki counters with a nice body kick.
DeVanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nowacki thumps DeVanzo with a low kick. DeVanzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Nowacki looks to land a combination but DeVanzo avoids it well. DeVanzo throwing a counter right hand but Nowacki manages to avoid it. Left hook, right uppercut from DeVanzo. DeVanzo throws a combination that misses and Nowacki comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! DeVanzo stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Nowacki is on him like rabid pit bull! DeVanzo slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herkules Nowacki! After winning the bout, Herkules Nowacki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, Artie DeVanzo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey, are we done here? 'Cause I'm losing my buzz.
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Event:
MFN 346: Hyde vs. Mara II
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1# Mason throws the left hand but Nowacki avoids the punch easily.#CL2# Mason moves into the clinch. Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mason presses Nowacki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nowacki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Mason throws a head punch that misses. Nowacki is trying to break the clinch but Mason has him pressed against the cage. Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid it. Nowacki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nowacki lands an elbow that stopped Mason in his tracks for a moment. Nowacki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head. Mason avoiding damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nowacki. Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
Mason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Mason presses Nowacki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Nowacki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow. Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Nowacki controls his hands.
Nowacki looking to stall.
#T1# Mason lands with a short shot to the head. Nowacki misses with a hook from the clinch. Nowacki lands a damaging elbow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason. Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Nowacki. Nowacki misses with a hook from the clinch. A shot in the inside from Nowacki. Nowacki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Mason. Mason takes an elbow to the temple. Nowacki pushes off an throws an elbow but Mason leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason. A short right from Nowacki on the inside. #BC2# Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nowacki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD# Nowacki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mason regains half guard.#T2# Mason trying to hold on to Nowacki's head to control him but Nowacki postures up.
Nowacki throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely. Nowacki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Nowacki is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position. Mason is trying to control but Nowacki passes into side control!
Mason tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nowacki easily slips into full mount! Mason is working to get back to half guard.
#T3# Nowacki looking to ground and pound but Mason is blocking nicely. Nowacki looking to finish Mason with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mason! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nowacki thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Nowacki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mason is trying desperately to improve position. Nowacki looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4# Nowacki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nowacki sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mason blocking the ground and pound. Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nowacki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Nowacki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mason because Nowacki loaded up on that one. Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nowacki looking to ground and pound but Mason is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Sloppy strikes from Mason. Those never looked like landing. It looked like Nowacki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Nowacki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mason pinned against the cage. Mason gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Mason has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nowacki is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2# Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Nowacki throws an elbow that misses.
Mason blocks a body shot from Nowacki. Mason lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Nowacki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nowacki is looking to land body kicks. Nowacki sets himself, and Mason steps forward looking for the clinch! Nowacki avoids it this time. A low kick from Nowacki misses and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nowacki avoids the body shot from Mason.
Nowacki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1# Nowacki throws a head kick that misses. Mason checks a low kick from Nowacki. Mason throws a head kick that misses. Nowacki tries to counter by clinching up but Mason breaks away and moves out of range. Mason throws a hook to the side of Nowacki's head but Nowacki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nowacki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around? Nowacki tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nowacki. Nowacki obviously looking to wear him down.
Nowacki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nowacki motions for Mason to come forward. Nowacki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nowacki takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses. Mason throws a body shot but no joy. Nowacki scores with a leg kick.
Nowacki throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Nowacki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nowacki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nowacki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Mason 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. Nowacki scores with a nice head shot.#T2# Good leg kick by Mason there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mason throws a leg kick which misses Nowacki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nowacki tries to avoid it. Nowacki takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nowacki slips under a jab from Mason. Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowacki was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason. Mason looks to land a body kick but Nowacki moved away. Nice shot by Nowacki. Mason misses with a body shot.
Nowacki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nowacki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Nowacki. Nowacki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Nowacki moved out of range. Zane Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup. A nice leg kick lands there from Mason. Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A solid leg kick lands there for Nowacki.
Mason checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3# Nowacki throws a head kick that half lands.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Mason misses the body punch letting Nowacki counter with a right hand. Nowacki misses with a shot to the body and Mason counters with a good low kick that Nowacki was not able to check. Nowacki tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nowacki misses with a jab to the body
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab. Nowacki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nowacki throws a body shot but no joy. Mason throws a shot to the body.
Mason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nowacki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action! That kick from Mason tenderised Nowacki's leg. Nowacki is trying to keep his angry face on. Nowacki lands a really nice looking cross but Mason seems unphased.
Mason lands the left hand. Mason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4# Mason throws a body punch but Nowacki moves out of range. Mason throws a leg kick but Nowacki sees it coming and moves out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Nowacki. That snapped Mason's head back.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowacki manages to avoid it. Mason is looking to slow Nowacki down with leg kicks. Nowacki avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Herkules Nowacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nowacki throws a sloppy head kick and Mason moves out of range easily. Nowacki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mason on the side of the head. Mason ducks right into an uppercut from Nowacki. Nowacki throws a low kick but Mason moves out of range easily. Mason now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Mason loads up on a big right hand but Nowacki slips the punch. Mason misses with a wild combination.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nowacki. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nowacki slips a straight right by Mason. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zane Mason will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Nowacki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Mason throws a low kick but Nowacki moves out of range easily. #CL# Nowacki rushes Mason and presses him up against the cage. Nowacki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Nowacki tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Nowacki working aggressively here.
Nowacki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nowacki backwards. Mason looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nowacki misses with an elbow over the top. Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Nowacki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nowacki misses with a short punch on the inside. Nowacki looks to throw an elbow but misses. Mason blocks the elbow strike.
Herkules Nowacki has scored more points in the clinch so far. Nowacki gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nowacki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mason takes an elbow to the temple. #T1##BC# Nowacki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nowacki connects with the punch. Nowacki throws a front kick aimed at Mason's knee but Mason avoids it well. Nowacki lands with a hook. Mason tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Some wild striking there from Nowacki.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nowacki.
Mason slaps away a takedown attempt from Nowacki, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mason appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Nowacki moves out of range of the strikes. Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nowacki staying out of range there. A swing and a miss from Nowacki. Nowacki misses the jab. Nowacki checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2# Mason throws a looping overhand right but Nowacki ducks down to avoid it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nowacki, right into the meat.
Nowacki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mason is able to avoid easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Nowacki looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mason blocks a jab. Nowacki throws the kick towards the body but Mason avoids it. Mason bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nowacki's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mason misses with a double jab
and Nowacki counters with a lovely shot to the body. Nowacki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mason's head. Nowacki tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason throws a big shot that misses. Nowacki with a hook. Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nowacki sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3# Mason feints a jab promting Nowacki to slip. Mason then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nowacki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Nowacki misses with a wild body shot. Nowacki wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance. Nowacki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Nowacki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nowacki is looking to clinch. Mason feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nowacki's calf. Mason checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Nowacki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mason misses with a left hand and Nowacki counters with a slapping leg kick. Mason uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Nowacki moves away from the strike by Mason. Mason misses with a looping right. Nowacki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nowacki avoids the body shot from Mason.
It looked like Nowacki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mason moves out of range as Nowacki strikes. Mason connects with a solid leg kick. Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowacki manages to avoid it. Nowacki cracks the inside of Mason's front leg. Nowacki throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily. Nowacki misses the jab. Mason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nowacki moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nowacki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mason can pounce on him.
Mason fakes the leg kick and cracks Nowacki in the body. Nowacki throws a head kick that misses. Nowacki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Nowacki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nowacki looks to throw a body kick and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Herkules Nowacki showed his dominance in that final round. I think Nowacki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herkules Nowacki! A very excited looking Herkules Nowacki 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:
MFN 331: Mara vs. Nowacki III
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Nowacki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mara, pushing him back against the cage. Nowacki has a couple of punches blocked by Mara.
Nowacki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mara blocks a body shot from Nowacki. Nowacki misses with a body punch.
Nowacki keeps control of Mara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Nowacki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mara digs a right hand into Nowacki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nowacki's gas tank. Mara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nowacki pushes off an throws an elbow but Mara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Good body shot from Mara.
Nowacki misses with an elbow strike.
Nowacki pushes off an throws an elbow but Mara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC# Mara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mara scores with a nice head shot. Salosen Mara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nowacki tries to land a front kick but Mara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Mara throws a jab when Nowacki was well out of range. Mara keeps the fight on the outside. Mara wants to land a leg kick but Nowacki is out of range. #T1# Mara misses with a body shot
and Nowacki counters with a left to the body. Mara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Nowacki throws an off balance right hand
and Mara counters with a right hand to the body. Mara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nowacki works over Mara's head and body with a nice combination. Nowacki throws a leg kick but Mara moved away. Mara with a hook. Mara misses with a body kick. Nowacki checks a leg kick. Nowacki blocks a leg kick. Mara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nowacki looks to land a left hand but Mara moved out of range nicely. Mara throws a wild body kick that Nowacki sees coming a mile off.#T2# Mara throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Nowacki counters with a lovely shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Mara thows a leg kick but Nowacki checks it and Nowacki counters with a nice uppercut. Mara with a body punch. A glancing blow. Mara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nowacki's hands. Mara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nowacki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mara's knee momentarily. Mara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Mara ducks under a wild hook from Nowacki. Nowacki on the wrong end of a nice jab. Nowacki motions for Mara to come forward. Nowacki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nowacki. Mara is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Mara scores with a push kick. Nowacki throws out a loose jab but Mara uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# A nice inside leg kick there by Mara. That's going to slow Nowacki down. Mara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nowacki throws out a loose jab but Mara uses good head movement to avoid it. Mara jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. The fighters circling - Nowacki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mara feinted there with a counter leg kick. Mara thumps Nowacki with a low kick. Nowacki missing with a left hand there. Mara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nowacki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nowacki blocks the body kick.
Nowacki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. An attempted straight right counter from Mara misses the target. Mara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4# Nowacki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Mara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nowacki's sensitive parts. Nowacki misses with a leg kick. Mara is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Nowacki misses with a wild combination.
Mara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Mara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mara thuds his shin into the meat of Nowacki's side. Mara darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Mara throws a jab but it's blocked by Nowacki. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salosen Mara dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Mara scores with a sloppy right hand. Nowacki should have avoided that one. Mara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nowacki throws out the jab. Mara half committed to a counter leg kick. Nowacki throws a half hearted mid kick. Nowacki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Mara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Mara tries to land a leg kick but Nowacki saw it coming and moves away.
Nowacki flicks out a counter leg kick but Mara steps away. Mara slips under a jab from Nowacki. Mara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nowacki doesn't seem bothered though. Mara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Nowacki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nowacki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mara. Mara obviously looking to wear him down.
Mara throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nowacki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mara.#T1# Nowacki swings widly with a right hand
and Mara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A clash of legs there as Nowacki blocks the low kick. Nowacki flicks out a counter leg kick but Mara steps away. Mara scores with a nice head shot. Mara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Mara scores with a jab to the body. Mara connects with an inside leg kick. Mara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nowacki can do to turn this around? Mara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Mara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nowacki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nowacki takes a swing at Mara's ribcage but misses. Mara misses with a looping left. A low kick from Nowacki is predictable there and Nowacki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Salosen Mara is winning the standup battle so far. The fight stays on the outside here - Nowacki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2# Mara throws a jab when Nowacki was well out of range. Nowacki throws out a counter right but Mara avoids it with no problem. A thudding body kick lands there by Mara!
This has been an exciting period of action! Mara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nowacki if he has to take too many more of those.
Mara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nowacki. Nowacki misses with a looping left. Nowacki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mara lunges at Nowacki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nowacki's hand. Nowacki throws a push kick but Mara slaps the foot to one side. #CL2# Nowacki clinches up against the cage. Mara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mara working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3##BC# Mara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mara tries a low kick but Nowacki avoids it. Mara throws a looping overhand right but Nowacki ducks down to avoid it. Nowacki moves out of range as Mara strikes. A shot to the liver by Mara. Beautiful body shot. Nowacki throws a right hand that Mara ducks under and follows up with a left that Mara also avoids with ease. Nowacki connects with an inside leg kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Mara. Mara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Mara cracks Nowacki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A chopping leg kick lands by Mara. #T4# Mara throws a quick inside leg kick. Mara scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mara throws a solid leg kick but Nowacki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mara. Nowacki now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Nowacki misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Mara is predictable there and Nowacki counters with a left to the body. Nowacki avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Nowacki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nowacki lands a lovely overhand right. Mara looks to throw the jab but Nowacki is out of range. Nowacki 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. Mara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nowacki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A telegraphed right hand from Mara misses the target. Mara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nowacki in his tracks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salosen Mara dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R3# Mara throws an overhand right that lands on Nowacki's shoulder, as Nowacki tries to avoid the shot. Mara misses with a shot to the body and Nowacki counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nowacki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mara has time to react. Mara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nowacki. Mara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nowacki. Nowacki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Mara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nowacki to score with a decent uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mara ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Mara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nowacki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mara. Mara throws a big shot that misses.#T1# Good work by Nowacki as he checks the leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Mara.
Mara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nowacki throws a looping overhand right but Mara ducks down to avoid it. Nowacki slips under a jab. Nowacki blocks the body kick.
Nowacki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Mara lands a glancing blow to the side of Nowacki's head. Nowacki takes a swing at Mara's ribcage but misses. Mara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nowacki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# A telegraphed right hand from Nowacki misses the target. Nowacki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nowacki duly obliges. Nowacki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nowacki throws a lazy uppercut
and Mara counters with a good low kick that Nowacki was not able to check. Nowacki just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Mara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nowacki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A chopping leg kick lands by Mara. Mara lands a jab to Nowacki's midsection. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mara - that will leave a mark!
Nowacki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nowacki moves away from the strike by Mara. Nowacki scores with a nice strike.#T3# Mara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nowacki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nowacki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Mara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Nowacki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nowacki scrambles back to his feet. Nowacki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nowacki scrambles back to his feet.#ROC# Nowacki is rocked! Nowacki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nowacki is still on wobbly legs! Can Mara finish him? Mara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nowacki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nowacki switches off momentarily and Mara cracks him with a monster right hand! Nowacki topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Mara dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Mara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Salosen Mara! Salosen Mara retains his welterweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Salosen Mara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MFN 329
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1# Nowacki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rousey paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rousey ducks under a wild hook from Nowacki. Rousey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rousey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nowacki misses with an uppercut. Rousey saw that one coming. A telegraphed right hand from Nowacki misses the target. Nowacki checks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nowacki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rousey. That did some damage! Nowacki misses with a body shot.
Nowacki throws out a powerful jab. Rousey throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Nowacki cracks Rousey with a right hand to the side of the head. Nowacki throws a right and a left that both miss. Nowacki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.#CL2# Rousey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nowacki, pushing him back against the cage. Rousey tries to pull guard but Nowacki forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Nowacki gets through Rousey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nowacki lands an elbow inside. #CUT# It looks like Ronald Rousey has been cut. Nowacki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rousey is defending well for now. A head punch on the inside from Rousey fails to land. Rousey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nowacki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rousey misses with some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rousey has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Rousey has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
Nowacki lands an elbow that stopped Rousey in his tracks for a moment. Rousey throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Rousey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rousey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rousey misses with an uppercut
and Nowacki counters with a leg kick. Nowacki tests Rousey's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rousey throws a solid leg kick but Nowacki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rousey. Rousey misses with a kick to the body.
Rousey jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rousey lands with a shot to the body. Rousey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rousey. An attempted straight right counter from Nowacki misses the target. Rousey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3# Rousey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowacki was well out of range. Poor timing from Rousey. Nowacki motions for Rousey to come forward. Nowacki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nowacki misses the jab. Rousey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rousey misses with a head kick.
Nowacki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rousey manages to avoid it. Nowacki looks to land a right hand but Rousey moved out of range. Rousey feints the counter takedown. Rousey pushes Nowacki away with a front kick. Rousey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nowacki. Nowacki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4# Nowacki looks to throw the jab but Rousey is out of range. Nowacki tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Nowacki finds it's target. Rousey scores with a head kick.
Nowacki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. 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! Nowacki scores with a jab to the jaw. Nowacki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nowacki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rousey. Rousey circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Rousey throws a quick inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ronald Rousey's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Rousey lunges at Nowacki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nowacki's hand. Nowacki blocks a low kick nicely. Nowacki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Nowacki throws a leg kick but Rousey sees it coming and moves out of range. A low kick from Nowacki is predictable there #TD2# and Rousey counters with a takedown into side control. Nowacki is not content to let Rousey control the position. Rousey landing a few strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nowacki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Rousey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Rousey wants to pass the guard but Nowacki is defending well. Rousey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1# Nowacki is looking for a sweep. Rousey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Nowacki trying to hold on to Rousey's head to control him but Rousey postures up.
Rousey is looking to advance position but Nowacki won't allow it. Nowacki is looking to improve his position.
Nowacki controlling the position well. Rousey trying to control the action but Nowacki is working from the bottom. Rousey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nowacki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Nowacki is trying to get back to full guard. Rousey is keen to just control but Nowacki is a slippery customer. Nowacki is looking to get back to full guard here but Rousey has managed to pass to side control instead. Rousey working the ground and pound. Nowacki is looking to regain half guard here but Rousey keeps moving and retains side control. Nowacki gets back to half guard.#T3# Nowacki trying to hold on to Rousey's head to control him but Rousey postures up.
Nowacki tries to get to full guard but Rousey has control of the leg. Nowacki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Rousey is trying to control the action in half guard but Nowacki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#ES# Nowacki has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rousey is on him like a limpet, forcing Nowacki back against the cage. Rousey throws a head punch that misses. Rousey lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rousey lands a left hand.
Nowacki misses with a hook from the clinch. Nowacki misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nowacki throws an elbow but misses. #T4# Nowacki has a couple of punches blocked by Rousey.
Nowacki misses with some punches.
Rousey throws a head punch that misses. Rousey throws a head punch that misses. Rousey is trying to break free. Nowacki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rousey takes an elbow to the forehead. Nowacki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rousey avoids it.#BC2# Rousey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rousey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rousey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Rousey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rousey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Rousey throws a leg kick enabling Nowacki to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT# That has opened up Ronald Rousey's cut even more. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rousey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nowacki's hands.#TD2# Rousey gets the takedown into side control. #ES# Nowacki throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronald Rousey will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Ronald Rousey's cut. That's time! Nowacki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Nowacki clinches up against the cage. Nowacki works on Rousey's body with a couple of short punches. Nowacki misses with a hook from the clinch. Nowacki keeps control of Rousey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Rousey tries to pull guard but Nowacki holds him up against the cage and eventually Rousey drops back down to his feet.
Rousey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rousey misses with a short punch on the inside. Nowacki gets through Rousey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rousey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nowacki lands with a light punch inside. Rousey takes an elbow to the forehead. Rousey is trying to break the clinch but Nowacki has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Rousey's face as he tries to break the clinch. A hook to the body from Nowacki.
Nowacki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1# A right handed body shot lands from Nowacki.
Rousey throws a head punch that misses. Rousey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nowacki lands a damaging elbow. Rousey looking for a takedown. Nowacki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# The cut above Ronald Rousey's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Rousey has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
Nowacki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rousey's elbow. Nowacki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Rousey takes a shot to the head. Nowacki scores with a shot to the side of Rousey's head. Rousey misses with some punches.
Nowacki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT# Ronald Rousey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Rousey tries to circle away but Nowacki has him pinned against the cage. Nowacki presses Rousey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nowacki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rousey backwards. Nowacki lands an elbow that stopped Rousey in his tracks for a moment. #ROC# Rousey is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ronald Rousey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Herkules Nowacki! A very excited looking Herkules Nowacki 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. Ronald Rousey spoke after the fight, saying 'My hat's off to my opponent. He fought a great fight and won fair and square. I'm glad we were able to put on an exciting fight for you fans. Give it up, people!'.
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Event:
MFN 317
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1# Helgi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Helgi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nowacki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helgi's corner calls for a 1-2. Helgi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Helgi lands a nice hook to Nowacki's body. Nowacki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Helgi lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helgi. That's going to slow Nowacki down. Helgi lands with a straight right. Nowacki didn't see that one coming.#CL# Helgi has managed to clinch.
Nowacki misses with an elbow strike.
Helgi throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Nowacki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Helgi scores with a push kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Helgi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nowacki. Helgi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Helgi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1# Helgi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nowacki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Helgi lands a nice shot to the body.
Helgi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nowacki. Nowacki circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The fight stays on the outside here - Helgi looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nowacki avoids the body shot from Helgi.
Helgi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Helgi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Nowacki blocks a head kick by Helgi.
Nowacki feints a counter leg kick. A solid body kick from Helgi. Helgi blocks a low kick nicely. Helgi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Nowacki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. A shot to the body from Nowacki misses letting Helgi counter with a right hand. Helgi throws a head kick that misses. A telegraphed right hand from Helgi misses the target. This has been an exciting period of action! A head kick by Helgi misses letting Nowacki counter with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Bjorn Helgi has been cut.#T2# Helgi misses with a body kick. A jab lands there for Nowacki. Helgi cracks the inside of Nowacki's front leg. Helgi lands a nice looking body shot.
Helgi catches Nowacki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Helgi checks a low kick from Nowacki. Helgi looks to land a body kick but Nowacki moved away. Helgi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Helgi pushes Nowacki away with a front kick. Helgi stuns Nowacki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Helgi misses with a double jab.
Nowacki looks to land a right hand but Helgi moved out of range. Helgi throwing a counter right hand but Nowacki manages to avoid it. Nowacki avoids the body shot from Helgi.
Helgi digs a good body shot into Nowacki's ribs.#T3# Nowacki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Helgi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bjorn Helgi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Helgi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nowacki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Helgi avoids a kick to the body.
Helgi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nowacki's head. Helgi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nowacki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Nowacki misses with a straight left. Helgi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowacki manages to avoid it. Nowacki unleashes a big counter combination but Helgi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Nowacki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Nowacki tests Helgi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Helgi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. 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! Helgi lands a lovely overhand right.#T4# Nowacki blocks a head kick by Helgi.
Nowacki blocks the body kick.
Helgi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nowacki scores with a kick to the midsection. Helgi throws a leg kick which misses Nowacki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nowacki tries to avoid it. Helgi throws a leg kick and Helgi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Helgi lands with a slapping head kick. Helgi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowacki manages to avoid it. Nowacki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Helgi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helgi takes a swing at Nowacki's ribcage but misses. Nowacki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Helgi takes a swing at Nowacki's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Nowacki moves into range and clinches up with Helgi. Helgi blocks an elbow strike from Nowacki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Helgi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bjorn Helgi's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Helgi ducks right into an uppercut from Nowacki. Nowacki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2# Nowacki moves into the clinch. Helgi misses with a punch on the inside.
Helgi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nowacki controls his hands.
Helgi blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2# Nowacki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Helgi misses with a body kick. Nowacki looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nowacki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Helgi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Helgi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nowacki can do to turn this around? Helgi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowacki was well out of range. Poor timing from Helgi. Nowacki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nowacki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Helgi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Nowacki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Helgi keeps the fight on the outside.#T1# Helgi misses the body punch and Nowacki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Helgi's knee momentarily. Nowacki throws a leg kick and Helgi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Helgi wants to clinch and Nowacki counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Nowacki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Helgi to score with a decent uppercut. Helgi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nowacki at a distance.
Nowacki cracks Helgi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Helgi is looking to wear down Nowacki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Helgi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowacki was well out of range. Poor timing from Helgi. Helgi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nowacki moves away. Nowacki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Nowacki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helgi.
Helgi throws a hook to the side of Nowacki's head but Nowacki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Helgi misses with a leg kick and Helgi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Helgi takes a swing at Nowacki's ribcage but misses. Helgi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#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! Helgi defending well as Nowacki loads up on a big left hand. Helgi lands a head shot. Helgi lands a leg kick that knocks Nowacki off balance momentarily. Helgi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nowacki. Nowacki swings away with a leg kick that misses. Helgi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helgi throws a jab but it's blocked by Nowacki. Both fighters circling a little - Helgi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Nowacki takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nowacki tries a head kick but it misses.
Helgi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nowacki misses with a straight left. Nowacki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Nowacki lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2# Helgi is rocked!#CUT2# Bjorn Helgi's cut is getting worse. Helgi misses with a looping right. Nowacki steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Oh Helgi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice straight punches there by Nowacki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nowacki. A cross from Helgi lands. A nice inside leg kick there by Helgi. That's going to slow Nowacki down. Helgi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Helgi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Helgi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nowacki counters with a big right hand! Oh Helgi is in trouble here! Nowacki follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herkules Nowacki! A relieved looking Herkules Nowacki 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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