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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
#R1# Sepi misses with a straight left. Sepi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sepi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Westbrook. We've been told by Sepi's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Sepi keeps the fight on the outside. A big left from Sepi misses. Seppo Sepi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sepi missing with a left hand there. Westbrook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sepi looks to land a right hand but Westbrook moved out of range. Westbrook slips a jab from Sepi. Westbrook takes a jab right on the kisser.
Westbrook 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. The fighters circling - Sepi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Westbrook walks into a left hand. #CL2# Westbrook takes the fight into the clinch. Sepi misses with a short punch on the inside. Westbrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Westbrook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sepi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sepi throws a head punch that misses. Sepi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. Sepi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Sepi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sepi. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sepi. Westbrook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sepi. Westbrook throws an elbow that misses.
Sepi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sepi avoids the elbow strike from Westbrook, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sepi. A short left from Sepi. A head punch on the inside from Sepi fails to land. Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westbrook misses with a punch to the body.
Sepi working aggressively here.
Sepi working aggressively here.
Westbrook scores with a nice hook to the head. Westbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sepi lands a hook to the side of the head. Westbrook lands a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch on the inside from Sepi fails to land. #T2# Sepi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sepi has a couple of punches blocked by Westbrook.
Sepi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. Sepi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sepi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Still in the clinch, Sepi scores with a nice short uppercut. Sepi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sepi has a couple of punches blocked by Westbrook.
Sepi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sepi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sepi swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. Sepi misses with the head strike.
Westbrook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Westbrook blocks an uppercut.
Sepi working aggressively here.
Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. Sepi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westbrook lands a hook to the side of the head. Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Sepi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. Sepi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westbrook. Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Sepi uses good head movement to avoid it. Sepi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sepi misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sepi. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. Westbrook lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Seppo Sepi has been cut. Sepi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sepi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sepi misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sepi scores with a nice short uppercut. Sepi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sepi misses with a hook from the clinch. Westbrook creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sepi's defenses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Westbrook misses with an elbow strike.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Sepi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sepi fails to land. Sepi throws a punch but it's blocked by Westbrook. Westbrook blocking some punches.
Sepi misses with a hook from the clinch. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Sepi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sepi backwards. Westbrook lands an elbow inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sepi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sepi misses with a hook from the clinch. Westbrook lands an uppercut. Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sepi. Westbrook throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Westbrook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sepi's brow. Westbrook misses with a body punch.
Westbrook blocking some punches.
Sepi scores with a shoulder strike. Sepi lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Sepi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Seppo Sepi's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Westbrook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sepi.#CL2# Westbrook moves into the clinch successfully.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Westbrook in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Sepi working aggressively here.
Sepi lands with a left to the head. Sepi blocks the elbow strike.
Westbrook lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sepi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westbrook can do to turn this around? A short right from Sepi. Westbrook tries a body shot but Sepi blocks it.
Sepi avoids a wild elbow strike from Westbrook. Westbrook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Westbrook can't find room to land a body shot as Sepi controls the action.
Sepi lands with a right to the head. Sepi blocks the elbow strike.
Sepi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sepi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. Sepi takes an elbow to the temple. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sepi lands a shoulder strike. Sepi has a couple of punches blocked by Westbrook.
Westbrook blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Westbrook scores with a shot to the side of Sepi's head. Westbrook throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Sepi.
Westbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Sepi blocks an elbow strike. Westbrook tries to work over Sepi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sepi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Westbrook. Westbrook misses with an elbow over the top. Westbrook misses with an elbow strike.
Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Seppo Sepi has scored more points in the clinch so far. Westbrook lands a hook to the side of the head. Sepi throws a head punch that misses. Sepi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sepi fails to land. Westbrook misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sepi working aggressively here.
#T2# Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westbrook misses with an elbow over the top. Sepi lands a shoulder strike. Sepi working aggressively here.
Sepi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sepi misses with a short punch on the inside. Westbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sepi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sepi working aggressively here.
Sepi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sepi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Westbrook lands a right hand. Sepi misses with the head strike.
Sepi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sepi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sepi misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sepi misses with some punches.
Sepi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Sepi misses with a hook from the clinch. Sepi misses with a hook from the clinch. Westbrook lands an elbow just above Sepi 's eye. Sepi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. Sepi blocking some punches.
Westbrook throws an elbow but it misses.
Westbrook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sepi blocks the elbow strike.
Westbrook misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Sepi uses good head movement to avoid it. Sepi blocks an elbow strike. Sepi has a couple of punches blocked by Westbrook.
Westbrook lands a hook to the side of the head. Sepi blocks the elbow strike.
Westbrook pushes off an throws an elbow but Sepi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Sepi fails to land. Westbrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Sepi controls his hands.
Westbrook lands with a light punch inside. #T4# Sepi has a couple of punches blocked by Westbrook.
Westbrook blocks an uppercut.
Sepi swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. Sepi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sepi misses with the head strike.
Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Sepi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Sepi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sepi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. A short right from Westbrook. A head punch on the inside from Sepi fails to land. Sepi misses with some punches.
Sepi lands a nice uppercut. Westbrook throws an elbow but it misses.
Westbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sepi misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Westbrook throws an elbow but misses. Sepi misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Seppo Sepi will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Seppo Sepi's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Westbrook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sepi. Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Sepi circles away.
Westbrook is looking to clinch but Sepi is avoiding it.
Sepi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Sepi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sepi connects with a jab. Sepi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sepi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A jab from Sepi misses. #CL2# Westbrook moves into the clinch successfully.
Sepi misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Sepi. Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Sepi. Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sepi takes an elbow to the forehead. Sepi misses with a short punch on the inside. Sepi swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. Sepi misses with a hook from the clinch. Westbrook misses with an elbow strike.
#T1# Sepi swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Sepi fails to land. Westbrook blocks an uppercut.
Sepi swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. Sepi misses with a hook from the clinch. A short uppercut from Westbrook. A short right hand to the side of the head by Sepi. Westbrook lands a nice shot to the body. Westbrook lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2# Seppo Sepi's cut is getting worse. Westbrook tries a body shot but Sepi blocks it.
Sepi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Westbrook misses with an elbow strike.
Sepi misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westbrook. Sepi swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. Sepi misses with some punches.
Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Westbrook pushes off an throws an elbow but Sepi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Sepi scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sepi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sepi throws a punch but it's blocked by Westbrook. Sepi swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. Westbrook looks to throw an elbow but misses. Sepi has a couple of punches blocked by Westbrook.
Westbrook lands an elbow inside. Westbrook blocks an uppercut.
Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Sepi misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Westbrook on the inside. Sepi throws a punch but it's blocked by Westbrook. Sepi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sepi misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook scores with a shot to the side of Sepi's head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Westbrook. Sepi throws a head punch that misses. Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Sepi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sepi. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sepi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Westbrook blocks an uppercut.
Sepi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sepi blocks an uppercut.
Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sepi. Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. Sepi misses with a hook from the clinch. Sepi working aggressively here.
Westbrook tries to work over Sepi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sepi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sepi. Westbrook scores with an uppercut up the middle. Westbrook throws an elbow that misses.
Westbrook working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4# Sepi misses with some punches.
Sepi lands with a left to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sepi misses with a short punch on the inside. Sepi misses with some punches.
Sepi misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sepi. Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. Westbrook lands with a short head shot on the inside. Westbrook misses with an elbow over the top. Westbrook tries to throw a body punch but Sepi avoids it by throwing Westbrook back against the cage. A short body shot lands from Westbrook as the two fighters clinch.
Westbrook lands with a left to the head. Sepi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. A short uppercut from Sepi. Westbrook comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2# Seppo Sepi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Sepi gets through Westbrook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Russell Westbrook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. Sepi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Seppo Sepi showed his dominance in that final round. Well Sepi 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Sepi! During a confident post fight interview, Seppo Sepi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Lupe 12
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Watson closes the distance and pushes Westbrook back into the cage. Watson misses with a body punch.
Westbrook lands with a short head shot on the inside. Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Westbrook.
Watson lands a right hand. Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Watson scores with a shoulder strike. Westbrook pushes Watson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Watson tries a body shot but Westbrook blocks it.
Watson tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing Watson back against the cage. Westbrook lands with a right to the head. Westbrook lands a body punch in the clinch. Watson goes for a takedown attempt but Westbrook pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Westbrook closes the distance and pushes Watson back into the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson. Westbrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watson backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westbrook lands with a light punch inside. #T1# Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Westbrook.
Watson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Watson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Watson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Westbrook scores with a nice hook to the head. Westbrook lands an elbow just above Watson 's eye. #ROC2# Watson is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Thomas Watson has been cut. Westbrook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Oh Watson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Westbrook creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Watson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Watson drops to his knees and Westbrook pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Westbrook! Jumping up and down and very excited, Russell Westbrook waved his t-shirt featuring King of Fists's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2018 |
#R1# Westbrook ducks under a wild hook from Brasco. Brasco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Westbrook swivels and escapes. Brasco works the jab nicely. Westbrook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Westbrook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brasco throws out the jab. Brasco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westbrook avoids it really well and circles away.#CL# Westbrook clinches up with Brasco and pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook misses with some punches.
A short right from Westbrook on the inside. Westbrook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT# It looks like Donnie Brasco has been cut. Brasco misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Brasco. A short uppercut from Westbrook. #T1# Brasco gets through Westbrook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Westbrook misses with an elbow over the top. Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Brasco tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing Brasco back against the cage. Westbrook 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. Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Brasco uses good head movement to avoid it. Brasco takes an elbow to the temple. Brasco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Brasco lands a hook that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. Brasco throws a head punch that misses. Brasco throws a punch but it's blocked by Westbrook. Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brasco misses with a short punch on the inside. Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brasco. A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. Brasco misses with a punch to the body.
Brasco misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# Westbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brasco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brasco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westbrooks head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brasco tries a body shot but Westbrook blocks it.
Brasco swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Westbrook. Brasco tries to work over Westbrook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Westbrook lands a shoulder strike. Brasco working aggressively here.
Westbrook lands an uppercut. Westbrook looks to throw an elbow but misses. Westbrook lands on the inside with an uppercut. Brasco blocks the elbow strike.
Brasco gets through Westbrook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short body shot lands from Westbrook as the two fighters clinch.
Brasco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westbrooks head. #T3# Brasco dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Westbrook tries to throw a body punch but Brasco avoids it by throwing Westbrook back against the cage. Westbrook blocks a body shot from Brasco. Brasco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short left from Westbrook. Brasco misses with a body punch.
Brasco throws a head punch that misses. Westbrook comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Westbrook lands an elbow inside that Brasco shrugs off. Westbrook lands with a right to the head. A shot in the inside from Westbrook. Brasco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Brasco misses with a hook from the clinch. Westbrook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westbrook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Westbrook lands on the inside with an uppercut. Westbrook gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. Westbrook lands an elbow inside that Brasco shrugs off. A right handed body shot lands from Westbrook.
Brasco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westbrook tries to throw a body punch but Brasco avoids it by throwing Westbrook back against the cage. Westbrook lands an elbow just above Brasco 's eye. #CUT# That has opened up Donnie Brasco's cut even more. Brasco can't find room to land a body shot as Westbrook controls the action.
Westbrook misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brasco misses with a hook from the clinch. Westbrook tries a body shot but Brasco blocks it.
Westbrook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brasco backwards. #ROC# Brasco is rocked! Brasco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brasco is still on wobbly legs! Can Westbrook finish him? Westbrook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Westbrook comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Westbrook lands an elbow inside. Westbrook pushes Brasco against the cage. Westbrook is working some dirty boxing. Westbrook pushes off with a quick right hook! Brasco goes down! Brasco tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Westbrook moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Westbrook! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Russell Westbrook made sure he mentioned King of Fists, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2018 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cunningham is defended easily by Westbrook. Cunningham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL# Westbrook clinches up against the cage. Still in the clinch, Westbrook scores with a nice short uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Westbrook. Cunningham wants a takedown.
Cunningham stalling in the clinch but Westbrook improves position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Westbrook lands a damaging elbow. Westbrook lands a nice elbow. #CUT# It looks like Callum Cunningham has been cut. Westbrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards. Cunningham goes for a takedown attempt but Westbrook pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russell Westbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Cunningham. Cunningham wants to clinch up but Westbrook keeps it at a distance.#T1# No luck for Cunningham with that takedown attempt. #CL# Westbrook gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Westbrook 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. Cunningham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Westbrook lands with a right to the head. Westbrook lands a hook that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards. Westbrook lands an elbow inside that Cunningham shrugs off. #ROC# Cunningham is rocked! Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Cunningham is still on wobbly legs! Can Westbrook finish him? Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. Cunningham is pressed against the cage. Westbrook pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Cunningham! Two more big strikes from Westbrook and Cunningham crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Russell Westbrook! After the big win, Russell Westbrook made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors King of Fists and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Syn 563 - Onslaught
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Westbrook gets in close and instigates a clinch. Westbrook is pressed up against the cage. Fray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Westbrook down to the mat. Westbrook avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Fray tries to keep at a distance but Westbrook has taken the fight into the clinch. Westbrook lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2# It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.#TD# Fray gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Westbrook is looking to escape. Fray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Westbrook with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Westbrook is trying to stand back up but Fray is controlling him
Fray scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Fray is just content to waste time from the top position. Westbrook takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Fray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Fray tries to free his leg and advance position but Westbrook is retaining full guard. #T1# Fray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Westbrook is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fray dives into side control.
Fray tries to move to full mount but Westbrook actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB# Fray seems to be looking for submissions.
Fray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Fray missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB# Fray is working for a kimura but Westbrook is defending it quite comfortably.
Fray thows a huge punch but Westbrook dodges it nicely.
#T2# Ground and pound from Fray. Westbrook tries to kick Fray off but Fray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Fray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB# Fray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Fray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Westbrook tries to kick Fray off in order to stand up. Fray Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Westbrook takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3# Fray lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB# Fray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Westbrook is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Westbrook is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fray has just dragged him back down to the mat. Fray scores with punches from side control. Westbrook tries to escape but Fray is in control. #SUB# Fray working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Fray cracks Westbrook with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4# Fray working the head with strikes. Westbrook is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fray asserts his dominance and retains side control. Fray wants to control but Westbrook is keeping him busy. Fray lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Westbrook down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fray wants to control but Westbrook is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonqw Fray dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jonqw Fray's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD# Westbrook gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Westbrook has momentary wrist control but Fray slips an elbow through the middle. Westbrook is looking to stand up but Fray isn't so interested in that idea. Fray wants to control from the top but Westbrook keeps moving. Fray 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Fray trying to control but Westbrook is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Fray lying in Westbrook's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Westbrook decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Fray taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell Westbrook! An out of breath and clearly excited Russell Westbrook thanked King of Fists for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Syn 559: Dark Days
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1# Westbrook wants to clinch up but Murray keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Westbrook takes the fight into the clinch. Westbrook blocking some punches.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land. Westbrook misses with an elbow strike.
Westbrook lands with a short head shot on the inside. Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Murray working hard to break the clinch. Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. Westbrook has Murray pressed against the cage, preventing Murray from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray . Murray lands an elbow just above Westbrook 's eye. #CUT# It looks like Russell Westbrook has been cut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Westbrook. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray . Westbrook misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray . Westbrook misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murray 's defenses. Westbrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Westbrook digs a right hand into Murray 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murray 's gas tank. Westbrook pushes off an throws an elbow but Murray leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Murray lands a body shot. Westbrook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land. #BC# Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Westbrook tries to clinch up. Nice straight punches there by Murray . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murray . Murray misses the shot to the body. Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2# Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Westbrook has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Murray gets through Westbrook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. Westbrook throws an elbow that misses.
Murray takes an elbow to the forehead. Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Westbrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murray s head. Murray lands with a left to the head. A short right from Murray on the inside. Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Westbrook throws an off balance right hand
and Westbrook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Westbrook fails in his attempt to clinch. Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Westbrook moves into the clinch. Westbrook scores with a shot to the side of Murray 's head. #T3# Westbrook can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Murray cracks Westbrook with a nice body shot. Westbrook blocks the elbow strike.
Murray scores with a hook to the body. Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut. Murray works on Westbrook's body with a couple of short punches. A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. #BC# Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A nice inside leg kick there by Murray . That's going to slow Westbrook down. Westbrook tries to clinch but Murray moves away and Murray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2# Westbrook clinches with his opponent.
Murray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Westbrook's defenses. Murray blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Westbrook. Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray works on Westbrook's body with a couple of short punches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murray wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4# A hook to the body from Murray .
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Westbrook. Westbrook lands with a short head shot on the inside. Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murray blocking some punches.
Westbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside. Westbrook lands a damaging elbow. A nice glancing elbow lands by Murray . Murray scores with a shot to the side of Westbrook's head. Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Westbrook.
Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook lands an elbow just above Murray 's eye. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A shot in the inside from Murray . Murray dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
#BC# Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westbrook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Murray dominated that round. The cut man is working on Russell Westbrook'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# A looping hook to the body misses from Murray . Westbrook does a little dance to reset his feet. A slapping leg kick lands for Murray .
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Westbrook in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Westbrook rushes Murray and presses him up against the cage. A short left from Westbrook. Still in the clinch, Westbrook scores with a nice short uppercut. Westbrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Westbrook cracks Murray with a nice body shot. A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray . Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Westbrook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murray 's brow. Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Westbrook takes a shot to the head. A body shot lands from Murray .
Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Westbrook takes a shot to the head. Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Westbrook. Westbrook tries to clinch up. Westbrook thumps Murray with a low kick. Murray 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. Westbrook tries to counter with a clinch but Murray shakes him off and moves away. Westbrook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Murray is looking to wear down Westbrook with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Westbrook looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range. Westbrook has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murray finds it's way round the side to connect with Westbrook's head. Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Decent striking displayed by Murray there. Murray looks to throw the jab but Westbrook is out of range. #T2# Westbrook tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance. Westbrook moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off. A kick lands to the mid section there for Murray . Murray moves into range and connects with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Westbrook fails in his attempt to clinch. Westbrook tries to clinch up. Murray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westbrook can do to turn this around?#CL2# Westbrook takes the fight into the clinch. Murray lands a nice uppercut. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook takes an elbow to the temple. #T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. Murray cracks Westbrook with a nice body shot. A right handed body shot lands from Murray .
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Chad Murray has scored more points in the clinch so far. Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westbrooks head. Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. #BC# Murray breaks from the clinch.
Westbrook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Westbrook ducks under a wild hook from Murray . Westbrook moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Westbrook tries to counter by closing the distance. Westbrook moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off. Chad Murray is winning the standup battle so far. Murray throws the left hand but Westbrook avoids the punch easily. Murray scores with a jab to the body.#T4##CL2# Westbrook has closed the distance and engaged Murray in a clinch.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. Murray lands with a light punch inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westbrook lands with a short shot to the head. Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Westbrook's head. A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land. Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray . Westbrook takes a shot to the head. Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Murray breaks from the clinch.
Westbrook is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Murray throws a nice outside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Murray dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Russell Westbrook'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 hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Murray throws out a loose jab but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westbrook. Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Murray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2# Murray tries to keep at a distance but Westbrook has taken the fight into the clinch. Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray gets through Westbrook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murray throws a head punch that misses. Westbrook throws an elbow but it misses.
Murray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Murray throws an elbow but it misses.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. Murray lands with a left to the head. #T1# Westbrook throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murray misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Westbrook throws an elbow but misses. Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. Murray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Murray takes an elbow to the temple. A quick uppercut on the inside from Westbrook. Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Murray manages to break the clinch.
Murray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Murray with a jab. Westbrook tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance. Murray lands a jab. Murray scores with a nice head shot.#T2# Murray throws a lazy right hand but Westbrook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Westbrook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Westbrook slips under a jab from Murray . Murray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2# Westbrook closes the distance and clinches. Westbrook tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Westbrook back against the cage. Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. Murray blocks a body shot from Westbrook. Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Westbrook prevents a body shot from Murray . Good body shot from Murray .
Murray lands an elbow inside. #T3# Westbrook lands a hook that snaps the head of Murray backwards. Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Westbrook prevents a body shot from Murray . Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Westbrook. Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Westbrook on the inside. Murray avoids a wild elbow strike from Westbrook. Westbrook misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray . Good body shot from Murray .
Westbrook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Murray scores with a shoulder strike. Murray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Westbrook misses with an elbow strike.
#T4# Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Westbrook pushes off an throws an elbow but Murray leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Nice elbow from Westbrook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murray lands a body shot. Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut. Westbrook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Murray blocks a body shot from Westbrook. Murray blocks a body shot from Westbrook. A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. Westbrook blocks an elbow strike from Murray .
Murray tries to break free but Westbrook pushes him back against the cage. Murray lands an elbow inside that Westbrook shrugs off. Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray blocks an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. Murray scores with a shot to the side of Westbrook's head. Russell Westbrook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Westbrook.
And that's the end of the fight! Chad Murray showed his dominance in that final round. Well Murray 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Murray ! A victorious Chad Murray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Date: Nov 16, 2017 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Kunkel looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kunkel is looking to clinch. Westbrook swings widly with a right hand
#CL2# and Kunkel counters by clinching up. Kunkel trying to stall but Westbrook improves his position.
Kunkel wants to stall.
Kunkel is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kunkel. Westbrook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kunkel wants to stall.
Westbrook throws an elbow but it misses.
Kunkel looking to stall.
#T1# Westbrook misses with some punches.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. Kunkel is looking to control Westbrook's arms but Westbrook gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kunkel has his back to the cage. Westbrook throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A battle for position here, against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uli Kunkel. Kunkel doesn't manage to clinch there - Westbrook circles away.
Westbrook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kunkel tries to clinch but Westbrook is having none of it. #CL# Westbrook instigates a clinch. Westbrook misses with some punches.
Westbrook is breathing heavily.#T2# Westbrook looks to throw an elbow but misses. Westbrook lands a nice elbow. #CUT# It looks like Uli Kunkel has been cut. Westbrook looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kunkel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kunkel tries to stall but Westbrook uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. Kunkel takes a shot to the head. Kunkel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Kunkel is looking to control Westbrook's arms but Westbrook gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kunkel has his back to the cage. #T3# Kunkel is looking to control Westbrook's arms but Westbrook gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kunkel has his back to the cage. Kunkel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uli Kunkel.#CL2# Kunkel moves into the clinch. Westbrook lands an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Westbrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Still in the clinch, Westbrook scores with a nice short uppercut. Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Kunkel is trying to maintain a safe position but Westbrook gets an underhook and turns Kunkel into the cage. Nice elbow from Westbrook. #T4# Kunkel taking a breather. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Westbrook as Kunkel tries to tie him up. Kunkel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Westbrook. Westbrook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Westbrook scores with a shoulder strike. Westbrook digs a right hand into Kunkel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kunkel's gas tank. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Westbrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kunkels head. Kunkel blocks an elbow strike. Kunkel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that round. The cut man is working on Uli Kunkel's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Kunkel instigates a clinch. Kunkel takes an elbow to the temple. Kunkel wants to stall.
Westbrook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kunkel backwards. Kunkel takes a shot to the head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short left from Westbrook. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A shot in the inside from Westbrook. Westbrook throws an elbow but it misses.
Kunkel leaning against his opponent.
#T1# Kunkel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uli Kunkel.#CL# Westbrook rushes Kunkel and presses him up against the cage. Russell Westbrook has scored more points in the clinch so far. A battle for position here, against the cage. Westbrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kunkel can do to turn this around? Kunkel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Westbrook is keeping busy. Westbrook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook being controlled against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Kunkel uses good head movement to avoid it. Kunkel blocking some punches.
Westbrook lands with a right to the head. Kunkel wants to stall.
Kunkel effectively controlling the action here. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uli Kunkel. Kunkel wants to clinch. Kunkel is looking to clinch. Kunkel tries to clinch but Westbrook moves out of range. #T3##CL# Westbrook moves into range and clinches up with Kunkel. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook letting Kunkel take a breather here. Westbrook can't find room to land a body shot as Kunkel controls the action.
Kunkel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Westbrook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kunkel stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. #T4# Kunkel blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Westbrook. Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kunkel trying to stall but Westbrook improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Westbrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kunkel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A battle for position here, against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uli Kunkel. Kunkel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Westbrook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kunkel wants to clinch up but Westbrook keeps it at a distance. Kunkel is looking to clinch but Westbrook is avoiding it.
Westbrook swats away the attempt to clinch by Kunkel. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Uli Kunkel'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# Kunkel tries to close the distance and clinch but Westbrook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Westbrook clinches up with Kunkel and pushes him back against the cage. Westbrook can't find room to land a body shot as Kunkel controls the action.
Westbrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kunkel backwards. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Kunkel blocks an elbow strike. Kunkel looking to slow down the pace here. Both fighters working to control the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kunkel dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Kunkel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Westbrook throws an elbow but misses. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Westbrook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Westbrook as Kunkel tries to tie him up. Westbrook lands a right hand. Westbrook working some nice short punches in the clinch. Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Westbrook stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kunkel is trying to stall.
Westbrook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Westbrook. Kunkel takes an elbow to the forehead. Kunkel is trying to stall.
#T2# Westbrook misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Westbrook as Kunkel tries to tie him up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. Kunkel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kunkel is trying to stall.
Westbrook misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kunkel blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Kunkel looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uli Kunkel. Kunkel fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# Kunkel pushes Westbrook up against the cage in a clinch. Kunkel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Westbrook is keeping busy. Kunkel takes a shot to the head. Stalling in the clinch from Kunkel.
Westbrook gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Westbrook misses with an elbow over the top. Kunkel slowing the pace effectively. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Westbrook as Kunkel tries to tie him up. #T4# A short right from Westbrook. Nice body punch from Westbrook. Uli Kunkel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Kunkel uses good head movement to avoid it. Westbrook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kunkel backwards. Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Westbrook misses with some punches.
Kunkel just leaning against Westbrook, taking a breather. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kunkel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westbrook tries a body shot but Kunkel blocks it.
Russell Westbrook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Kunkel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! Russell Westbrook showed his dominance in that final round. Well Westbrook 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Westbrook! Russell Westbrook took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King of Fists for their support in the buildup to the fight. Uli Kunkel spoke after the fight, saying 'no comment guys'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Westbrook has Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Westbrook misses with an elbow strike.
Kelly tries to break the clinch but Westbrook is controlling the position. Westbrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelly backwards. Kelly tries to pull guard but Westbrook won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Westbrook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kelly's brow. Kelly tries a body shot but Westbrook blocks it.
Kelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Westbrook throws an elbow that misses.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly lands with a right to the head. Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2# Kelly has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Westbrook uses from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Westbrook with a nice head shot there. Westbrook trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelly's guard. Westbrook trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1##SUB2# Westbrook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Westbrook scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2# Kelly is looking for a triangle but Westbrook pushes his legs off easily.
Westbrook throws a big elbow that misses. Westbrook stays in close to Kelly's body and controls the position. Westbrook would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westbrook is aware though and is defending well. Westbrook is looking to stand up but Kelly won't let him. #SUB2# Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Westbrook trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelly's guard.#T2# Westbrook forces his way into half guard. Kelly tries to get to full guard but Westbrook has control of the leg. #SUB2# Kelly looking for submissions off his back. Kelly gets full guard.#SUB2# Kelly isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Westbrook stacks Kelly on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Westbrook! Kelly sneaks back into half guard. Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3# Nice strikes from Westbrook there. Westbrook lands strikes from half guard. Westbrook working the head and body with strikes. Kelly tries to roll over but Westbrook keeps him under control.#SUB2# Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Westbrook has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB# Westbrook wants to finish this one by submission but Kelly is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Westbrook. Kelly tries to reverse the position but Westbrook maintains control. Westbrook raining down shots from the mount! Westbrook dominating with strikes here.#T4##SUB# Westbrook moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kelly has worked his arm free - good work by Kelly!
Kelly stops Westbrook from passing to mount. Westbrook working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kelly regains half guard.#SUB2# Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Kelly actively working from the bottom here. Westbrook wants to stand up but Kelly is controlling the position.
Kelly trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# The fight stays on the outside here - Westbrook looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kelly. Darragh Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kelly connects with a solid leg kick. #CL# Westbrook gets a clinch. Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Westbrook as Kelly tries to tie him up. Kelly fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kelly unloads a knee to the mid-section. Westbrook lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Westbrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around? Kelly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
#TD2# Kelly pulls guard effortlessly. Westbrook wants to get up but he can't break Kelly's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##SUB2# Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Westbrook passes easily into side control. Nice work. Westbrook gets to mount! Kelly was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Westbrook scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Westbrook cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kelly working to try and regain half guard.
Kelly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Kelly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Kelly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Westbrook pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't. Russell Westbrook overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Kelly tries to hold on but Westbrook postures up. Westbrook is landing with some decent strikes but Kelly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kelly can't escape the position.
Westbrook wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely. Kelly in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Westbrook can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kelly is looking to escape. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Westbrook cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kelly swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Kelly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Westbrook raining down shots from the mount! Westbrook wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely. #T3# Westbrook working away from the top, dropping strikes. Kelly is squirming around, avoiding Westbrook's attempts to control the action. BOOM! Westbrook connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Westbrook cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kelly tries to hold on but Westbrook postures up. Westbrook controlling the position easily from mount. #T4# Kelly is looking to improve his position but Westbrook isn't that keen on the idea. Westbrook trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kelly takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Kelly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kelly throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Westbrook can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kelly is looking to escape. Kelly is trying desperately to improve position. Kelly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Westbrook closes the distance and clinches. Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2# Kelly pulls guard. #SUB2# Westbrook got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Westbrook has managed to get both his arms back between Kelly's legs - danger averted. Westbrook would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2# Kelly working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Westbrook has passed into half guard!
Westbrook scores with a couple of good hammerfists. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Westbrook jumps into side control! Westbrook moves into full mount! Westbrook breaks from Kelly's wrist control and lands an elbow. Westbrook tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1# Kelly is in a horrible position here. Westbrook smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Westbrook controlling the pace for now. Westbrook lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kelly hang on? The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Westbrook cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Westbrook controlling the position easily from mount. Kelly is looking to get to half guard. Kelly keeps trying to improve his position. Westbrook with good strikes from the mount here! Kelly wants to control but Westbrook is having none of it.#T2# Westbrook controlling from mount. Westbrook trying to control but he's not successful this time. Westbrook raining down shots from the mount! Kelly is looking to improve his position but Westbrook isn't that keen on the idea. Kelly tries to hold on but Westbrook postures up. Westbrook with shots to the head and body - Kelly looks very uncomfortable down there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kelly gets back to half guard. Westbrook perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Westbrook lands strikes from half guard.#T3# Westbrook wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Kelly looking for submissions off his back. Westbrook is thwarting Kelly's attempts to control the position. Westbrook wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy. Kelly throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kelly trying to control but Westbrook postures up.
Westbrook sitting and controlling from the half guard. Darragh Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# Kelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Westbrook pulls his head out easily. Westbrook wants to stand up but Kelly manages to regain full guard. Westbrook wants to stand but Kelly has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2# Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Westbrook wanted to stand there but Kelly had control of the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Russell Westbrook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL# Westbrook clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Russell Westbrook showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Westbrook, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Westbrook! Jumping up and down and very excited, Russell Westbrook waved his t-shirt featuring King of Fists's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
OFC 307: Coleman vs Ramses
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1# St Juste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westbrook is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from St Juste. St Juste looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! St Juste looks to land a body kick but Westbrook moved away. St Juste throws the left hand but Westbrook avoids the punch easily.#CL# Westbrook has closed the distance and engaged St Juste in a clinch.
St Juste tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing St Juste back against the cage. St Juste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westbrook lands an elbow that stopped St Juste in his tracks for a moment. #CUT# It looks like Renan St Juste has been cut. St Juste's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Westbrook blocking some punches.
St Juste tries to work over Westbrook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Both fighters working to control the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook lands an elbow just above St Juste 's eye. A quick uppercut on the inside from Westbrook. Westbrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Juste backwards. Westbrook looks to throw an elbow but misses. Westbrook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Westbrook lands a damaging elbow. Westbrook pushes St Juste back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# Westbrook working aggressively here.
St Juste blocking some punches.
St Juste's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Westbrook lands with a short shot to the head. Nice elbow from Westbrook. Westbrook pushes St Juste back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Westbrook lands an elbow inside. #CUT# That has opened up Renan St Juste's cut even more. Westbrook is leaning against St Juste and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Westbrook. Westbrook scores with a shot to the side of St Juste's head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Westbrook just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Juste's brow. Westbrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Justes head. Westbrook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St Juste backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Juste backwards. Westbrook scores with a shot to the side of St Juste's head. #ROC# St Juste is rocked! Westbrook lands an elbow inside. St Juste is still on wobbly legs! Can Westbrook finish him? A head punch blocked on the inside by St Juste. St Juste seems to have recovered his senses.#T2# St Juste takes an elbow to the forehead. Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Westbrook lands a damaging elbow. #CUT# The cut above Renan St Juste's eye is starting to cause him problems now. St Juste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Juste throws a punch but it's blocked by Westbrook. Westbrook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT# Renan St Juste's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Westbrook lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Renan St Juste's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Russell Westbrook! Russell Westbrook really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that King of Fists logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLI
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1# Westbrook takes one to the chin there. Rigano looks to land a right hand but Westbrook moved out of range. Westbrook steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rigano. A big right from Rigano misses. Westbrook tries to clinch but Rigano moves out of range. Rigano tries to work over Westbrook's front leg with a kick but Westbrook checks it. Rigano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Rigano. Rigano looks to land a left hand but Westbrook moved out of range nicely.#CL2# Westbrook instigates a clinch. Westbrook throws an elbow but it misses.
Westbrook lands with a right to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook lands an elbow that stopped Rigano in his tracks for a moment. Rigano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Westbrook's face.
Rigano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Rigano lands with a short shot to the head. Rigano lands an elbow just above Westbrook 's eye. Westbrook misses with an elbow strike.
#T1# Rigano misses with a knee strike.
Rigano trying to land knees to the body.
Westbrook lands a hook that snaps the head of Rigano backwards. Rigano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Westbrook fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Westbrook instigates a clinch. Westbrook pushes off an throws an elbow but Rigano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Rigano looks to throw an elbow but misses. Rigano throws a head punch that misses. Rigano lands a left hand.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Westbrook lands a nice elbow. Rigano misses with some punches.
Rigano tries a body shot but Westbrook blocks it.
Rigano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. #T2# Westbrook blocks an elbow strike from Rigano.
Westbrook digs a right hand into Rigano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rigano's gas tank. Westbrook blocking some punches.
Westbrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Rigano blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. With the fighters up against the cage, Westbrook throws an elbow but misses. Rigano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rigano tries to land a knee to the head but Westbrook blocks with his arms.
Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rigano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook lands on the inside with an uppercut. Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it. Rigano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
#T3# A short right from Westbrook on the inside. The referee is keeping an eye on Rigano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook lands with a left to the head. Westbrook lands an elbow that stopped Rigano in his tracks for a moment. Rigano landing knees to the body.
Rigano leaning his opponent against the cage. Rigano misses with an elbow over the top. Rigano dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Rigano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westbrook is defending well for now. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook digs a right hand into Rigano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rigano's gas tank. #T4# Westbrook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Rigano avoiding damage.
Rigano blocks the elbow strike.
Rigano misses with a body punch.
Rigano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. Still in the clinch, Westbrook scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook blocks an elbow strike. Rigano throws an elbow but it misses.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rigano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Westbrook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rigano's brow. Rigano leaning his opponent against the cage. 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 Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod. 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# Westbrook is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Westbrook just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRigano. Rigano misses the shot to the body. Rigano takes a swing at Westbrook's ribcage but misses. Rigano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rigano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rigano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Westbrook has time to react. Westbrook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rigano. Cliff Rigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Westbrook tries to clinch there but Rigano circles away.
Rigano throws a jab but it's blocked by Westbrook. Westbrook wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook blocks a jab.#CL2# Westbrook takes the fight into the clinch. Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. Westbrook takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT# It looks like Russell Westbrook has been cut. Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Rigano blocks an elbow strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rigano. Westbrook lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Rigano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Westbrook. Good body shot from Westbrook.
Westbrook prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rigano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. Rigano lands a good knee to the midsection. Westbrook won't want to take too many of those. Westbrook lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2# Rigano is stalling here.
Westbrook takes an elbow to the forehead. Westbrook lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rigano or not. This has been an exciting period of action! Rigano throws an elbow that misses.
Rigano misses with the head strike.
Westbrook prevents a takedown attempt there.
Westbrook lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Westbrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riganos head. A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Rigano gets through Westbrook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rigano throws an elbow that misses.
Rigano stalling against the cage.
Rigano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3# Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rigano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigano blocking some punches.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Rigano dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Rigano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Rigano lands a nice knee to the body. Rigano lands an elbow inside that Westbrook shrugs off. Westbrook cracks Rigano with a nice body shot. Westbrook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westbrook throws an elbow that misses.
Westbrook scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4# Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Rigano. Rigano misses with an elbow over the top. Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Rigano takes an elbow to the temple. Rigano lands a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. With the fighters up against the cage, Rigano throws an elbow but misses. Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Westbrook. Rigano blocking some punches.
Rigano blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Rigano. Rigano lands an elbow that stopped Westbrook in his tracks for a moment. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rigano. Westbrook lands a shoulder strike. Rigano is pushing Westbrook up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Rigano working some nice short punches in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Russell Westbrook'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# Westbrook throws a series of punches but Rigano avoids them all with ease. Westbrook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Westbrook is looking to clinch. Rigano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westbrook was well out of range. Poor timing from Rigano. Rigano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westbrook was well out of range. Poor timing from Rigano. Westbrook wants to counter with a clinch but Rigano pushes him away. Rigano throws a jab but it's blocked by Westbrook. #CL2# Westbrook clinches up against the cage. Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Rigano. Rigano misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Rigano tightens his grip and picks Westbrook up, before dumping him to the ground. Westbrook manages to land in guard. Rigano trying to control but Westbrook is working from the bottom. Westbrook is looking to stand back up but Rigano counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Westbrook. #T1# Rigano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Westbrook keeps working. Westbrook tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rigano manages to move to mount!
Westbrook has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever. Rigano lands a shot to the head. Westbrook trying to get back to his feet but Rigano is in full control for now. #T2# Westbrook is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rigano's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3# Westbrook is trying to get back to his feet but Rigano has full control of the position and if anything, Westbrook has just worked his way into a worse spot. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rigano trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB# Rigano working for a choke but Westbrook is defending well. Westbrook trying to get back to his feet but Rigano is in full control for now. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. A lull in the action here.
#SUB# Rigano is looking for a rear naked choke here but Westbrook reverses the position brilliantly into Rigano's guard!
Rigano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Westbrook trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rigano's guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rigano wants to improve his position but instead Westbrook has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Cliff Rigano showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rigano, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Rigano! Cliff Rigano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 33: Attack
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1# Westbrook moves in looking to clinch but Escrima pushes him off. Escrima throws a looping overhand right but Westbrook ducks down to avoid it. Westbrook slips a jab from Escrima. Westbrook avoids the body shot from Escrima.
Westbrook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Westbrook is looking to clinch but Escrima is avoiding it.
Westbrook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escrima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice defenses there by Westbrook. Escrima circles away from the clinch attempt and Escrima counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook swings for the body but Escrima moves out of range.
Westbrook lands a jab.#T1# Escrima misses with a straight left. Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escrima paws at him with a jab and circles away. Escrima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Westbrook's sensitive parts. Escrima throws a series of strikes that have Westbrook backpedaling.
Escrima scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL# Westbrook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escrima, pushing him back against the cage. Escrima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Escrima.
Escrima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westbrook blocks an uppercut.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escrima. Escrima throws a head punch that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Westbrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Escrima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Escrima 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. Escrima lands a head shot.#T2# Escrima swats away the attempt to clinch by Westbrook. Westbrook tries to clinch up and Escrima counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Westbrook clinches. Westbrook working aggressively here.
#BC2# Escrima manages to break the clinch.
Westbrook tries to clinch up. Westbrook wants to clinch. Westbrook tries to clinch up but Escrima circles away and keeps his distance. A little jabbing left from Escrima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3##CL# Westbrook rushes Escrima and presses him up against the cage. Westbrook misses with an elbow over the top. Westbrook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Westbrook throws an elbow but it misses.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Escrima avoids the elbow strike from Westbrook, against the cage.
Escrima dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Westbrook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Westbrook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escrima's elbow. Westbrook misses with an elbow over the top. A shot in the inside from Westbrook. Escrima swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Westbrook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Escrima's brow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escrima. A nice left hand lands by Escrima.
Escrima blocks an uppercut.
Westbrook misses with an elbow strike.
Escrima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Westbrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escrima. Escrima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escrima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westbrook cracks Escrima with a nice body shot. Escrima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westbrook tries to work over Escrima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Escrima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escrima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escrima tests Westbrook's chin there with a solid looking shot. Escrima lands a head shot.#CL# Westbrook gets a clinch. Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Escrima misses with some punches.
Westbrook working some nice short punches in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Escrima dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Escrima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Westbrook doesn't seem bothered though. Westbrook takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A left lands for Escrima. Escrima tries to bum rush Westbrook with a series of wild strikes but Westbrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sloppy strikes from Escrima. Those never looked like landing. Escrima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. As Escrima tries to get set, Westbrook tries to push him back and clinch up but Escrima manages to avoid the attempt. Westbrook scores with a jab to the head.
Escrima just misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Westbrook tries to clinch up. Escrima misses with a looping left. Westbrook slips a jab and a cross from Escrima.
Westbrook takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Westbrook looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Escrima throws a nice looking combination but Westbrook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Escrima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A big left from Escrima misses. Westbrook seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Escrima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Westbrook tries to clinch there but Escrima circles away.
Westbrook is looking to clinch. Escrima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Westbrook has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Westbrook fails in his attempt to clinch. A shot to the liver by Escrima. Beautiful body shot. Westbrook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escrima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Westbrook wants to clinch but Escrima slips to the side and Escrima counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Westbrook fails in his attempt to clinch. Escrima connects with a solid leg kick. Westbrook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Westbrook wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Westbrook has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Westbrook there as he acknowledges the shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westbrook is looking to clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escrima! But no joy. Westbrook tries to clinch up but Escrima circles away and keeps his distance. Westbrook is looking to clinch but Escrima is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Escrima misses the target. Westbrook wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Escrima scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Escrima has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Westbrook tries to clinch up but Escrima circles away and keeps his distance. Westbrook fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3# Escrima misses the shot to the body. Escrima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Westbrook's head backwards. Escrima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westbrook. Westbrook is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Escrima with a jab. Miguel Escrima seems to be getting the better of the standup. Westbrook moves to clinch but Escrima breaks away and Escrima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Westbrook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Escrima throws out a counter right but Westbrook avoids it with no problem. Westbrook wants to clinch enabling Escrima to counter with a crisp jab. #T4# Westbrook tries to clinch but Escrima is having none of it. A little jabbing left from Escrima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A jab from Escrima misses. Westbrook is looking to counter the offense by Escrima and move into the clinch. Westbrook tries to clinch but Escrima moves out of range. #CL# Westbrook closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escrima. Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Westbrook blocking some punches.
Escrima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escrima swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. A short left from Westbrook. 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! Westbrook misses with an elbow over the top. Russell Westbrook has scored more points in the clinch so far. Westbrook prevents a body shot from Escrima. Westbrook misses with some punches.
Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escrima lands with a short shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Escrima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Escrima tests Westbrook's chin there with a solid looking shot. Westbrook tries to clinch there but Escrima circles away.
It seemed like Escrima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Westbrook tries to clinch there but Escrima circles away.
Jab, jab by Westbrook - just one landing. Escrima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escrima throws the left hand but Westbrook avoids the punch easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Westbrook looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Westbrook wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook tries to clinch enabling Escrima to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Westbrook tries to clinch but Escrima is having none of it. Westbrook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escrima. Westbrook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Westbrook slips a jab and a cross from Escrima.
Escrima misses the jab. Escrima looks to land a combination but Westbrook avoids it well. Escrima misses with a straight right. Good exchange - Escrima coming out on top. Westbrook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escrima. A big right from Westbrook misses. Escrima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westbrook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escrima. Westbrook wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2# Escrima throws a big shot that misses. Escrima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westbrook in his tracks. Westbrook closes the distance and lands a one-two. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Escrima misses with an uppercut. Westbrook saw that one coming. A nice leg kick lands there from Escrima. Westbrook moves in looking to clinch but Escrima pushes him off. Westbrook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch but Escrima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Escrima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Westbrook has managed to clinch.
Westbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westbrook blocking some punches.
Westbrook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Escrima takes an elbow to the forehead. Escrima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Westbrook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2# Escrima manages to break the clinch.
Escrima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escrima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Escrima scoring well with a low kick there.
Westbrook looks to clinch letting Escrima counter with a right hand. Escrima jabs at Westbrook's body. Westbrook wants to clinch but Escrima slips to the side letting Escrima counter with a right hand. Westbrook looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Escrima throws an overhand right that lands on Westbrook's shoulder, as Westbrook tries to avoid the shot. Westbrook tries to clinch up but Escrima circles away and keeps his distance. Escrima unleashes a big counter combination but Westbrook bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A swing and a miss from Escrima.#T4# Escrima works the jab nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Escrima's corner calls for a 1-2. Escrima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Westbrook wants to clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escrima! But no joy. Escrima wants to slow Westbrook down by chopping away at his legs. #CL# Westbrook drives through and clinches with Escrima against the cage.
Escrima is trying to push Westbrook away but Westbrook has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escrima. Escrima misses with some punches.
Escrima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short uppercut from Westbrook. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Escrima really dominated that round. That's time! Westbrook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# The fight stays on the outside here - Westbrook looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Escrima misses with a straight right. Westbrook tries to counter by clinching up but Escrima breaks away and moves out of range. Escrima getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Westbrook avoids the body shot from Escrima.
Westbrook tries to counter by clinching up but Escrima breaks away and moves out of range. Escrima slips under a jab from Westbrook. Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escrima paws at him with a jab and circles away. Escrima throws out a counter right but Westbrook avoids it with no problem. Westbrook looks to clinch and Escrima counters with a three punch combo that has Westbrook backing up. Westbrook nods at Escrima to acknowledge the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escrima throws out the jab. Escrima connects with a leg kick. Westbrook looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Westbrook tries to clinch but Escrima moves out of range. Escrima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westbrook sees it coming and avoids it easily. Westbrook is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Escrima.#T1# Westbrook moves in looking to clinch but Escrima pushes him off. Escrima looks like he wants to counter punch here. Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Escrima circles away.
Westbrook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escrima.#CL# Westbrook moves into the clinch. Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Escrima. Escrima avoids the elbow strike from Westbrook, against the cage.
Escrima scores with a shoulder strike. Good body shot from Escrima.
Escrima avoids a wild elbow strike from Westbrook. Westbrook can't find room to land a body shot as Escrima controls the action.
Escrima misses with a short punch on the inside. Escrima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Escrima tries to pull guard but Westbrook holds him up against the cage and eventually Escrima drops back down to his feet.
Escrima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Westbrook just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2# A shot in the inside from Westbrook. Westbrook lands with a light punch inside. Escrima is trying to pull guard but Westbrook turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Russell Westbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Escrima. Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. Escrima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escrima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Escrima. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Escrima lands a shoulder strike. Escrima lands with a short head shot on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Westbrook. Escrima blocking some punches.
Westbrook can't find room to land a body shot as Escrima controls the action.
#TD2# Escrima pulls guard effortlessly. Westbrook wanted to stand there but Escrima had control of the position. Escrima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Escrima keeping moving, preventing Westbrook from controlling successfully. #T3# Westbrook works a leg free and moves into half guard. Westbrook tries to stand but can't do so whilst Escrima controls his leg. #SUB2# Escrima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Escrima wants to improve his position but Westbrook is controlling well.
#SUB2# Escrima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Westbrook pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Escrima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Westbrook pulls his head out easily. Westbrook wants to free his trapped foot but Escrima is holding on for dear life with his legs. Nice strikes from Westbrook there. #SUB2# Escrima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Westbrook pulls his head out easily. #T4# Westbrook works his way into full mount! Escrima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Westbrook tries to control but Escrima wriggling away. Escrima is desperately trying to improve his position but Westbrook has a good base and remains in mount. Westbrook putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Escrima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Escrima keeps trying to improve his position. Westbrook tries to control but Escrima wriggling away. Escrima is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Miguel Escrima will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R5# Westbrook wants to clinch. Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch but Escrima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Escrima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Westbrook's head backwards. Westbrook moves out of range of the strikes. Escrima throws a jab when Westbrook was well out of range. Westbrook tries to counter by clinching up but Escrima breaks away and moves out of range. Westbrook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escrima. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Westbrook moves in looking to clinch but Escrima pushes him off. Westbrook walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Westbrook tries to clinch but Escrima is having none of it. #T1# Escrima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Westbrook's head backwards.#CL# Westbrook has managed to clinch.
Escrima dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. Escrima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Westbrook to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Escrima breaks from the clinch.
Westbrook avoids the body shot from Escrima.
Westbrook takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Westbrook tries to clinch but Escrima is having none of it. Escrima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escrima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Westbrook wants to clinch and Escrima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2##CL# Westbrook closes the distance and clinches. Westbrook throws an elbow but it misses.
Escrima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Escrima working aggressively here.
Westbrook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. Escrima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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! Escrima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Escrima has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Westbrook avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Westbrook misses with some punches.
Westbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Escrima manages to break the clinch.
Westbrook takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escrima connects with a good right hand that stumbles Westbrook. Westbrook circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3# Escrima swings for the body but Westbrook moves out of range.
Westbrook is looking to counter the offense by Escrima and move into the clinch. Westbrook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escrima. Escrima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Westbrook is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Escrima. Escrima throws a big shot that misses. Westbrook is looking to counter the offense by Escrima and move into the clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Westbrook looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Westbrook takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escrima swats him away and circles back towards the center. Escrima throws a leg kick but Westbrook moved away. Westbrook misses with a hook to the body
and Escrima counters with a head kick. That will keep Westbrook thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Miguel Escrima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Westbrook is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Escrima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Escrima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Westbrook tries to counter by clinching up but Escrima breaks away and moves out of range.#CL# Westbrook rushes Escrima and presses him up against the cage. A short body shot lands from Westbrook as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Westbrook throws an elbow but misses. Escrima scores with a shoulder strike. Westbrook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escrima's elbow. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Westbrook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Escrima's brow. Westbrook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Miguel Escrima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Escrima 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Escrima! Miguel Escrima is the new welterweight champion! An out of breath Miguel Escrima thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 21: Champs Time
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Westbrook clinches up against the cage. Westbrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tambling backwards. Tambling can't find room to land a body shot as Westbrook controls the action.
Tambling misses with the head strike.
Tambling misses with a punch on the inside.
Tambling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Westbrook lands a right hand. Tambling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tambling misses with a punch to the body.
Tambling avoids the elbow strike from Westbrook, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Westbrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Westbrook is working Tambling over against the cage. Westbrook scores with a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Westbrook.
This has been an exciting period of action! Westbrook blocks an uppercut.
Tambling misses with a body punch.
Tambling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westbrook lands an elbow just above Tambling 's eye. Westbrook working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tambling blocks an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Westbrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Tambling struggles to land a body shot inside as Westbrook controls his hands.
Westbrook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2# Tambling is rocked!#T1# Westbrook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Oh Tambling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Westbrook comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Westbrook lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tambling to his knees! Westbrook keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Westbrook! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Russell Westbrook made sure he mentioned King of Fists, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 15: Heaven
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1# Westbrook slips a jab from N`bagr. Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - N`bagr circles away.
A little feinted left hand from N`bagr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. N`bagr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2# Westbrook gets a clinch. Westbrook lands with a left to the head. #BC# N`bagr manages to break the clinch.
Westbrook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from N`bagr.#CL2# Westbrook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with N`bagr, pushing him back against the cage. Westbrook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of N`bagr backwards. N`bagr working hard to break the clinch. N`bagr tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing N`bagr back against the cage. N`bagr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Westbrook is defending well. N`bagr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Westbrook is defending well. N`bagr misses with some punches.
Westbrook lands a hook that snaps the head of N`bagr backwards. N`bagr prevents a body shot from Westbrook. N`bagr scores with a shoulder strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! N`bagr blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Westbrook. Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through N`bagr's defenses. #CUT2# It looks like Ogmak N`bagr has been cut.#T1# A right handed body shot lands from Westbrook.
Westbrook throws an elbow but it's blocked.
N`bagr 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. Westbrook lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Westbrook misses with an elbow over the top. N`bagr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! N`bagr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. The referee calls for N`bagr to work.
N`bagr dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Westbrook takes a shot to the head. N`bagr throws a punch but it's blocked by Westbrook. Westbrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of N`bagrs head. Westbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, N`bagr scores with a nice short uppercut. N`bagr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# N`bagr breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Westbrook moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. N`bagr working some nice short punches in the clinch. N`bagr avoids a wild elbow strike from Westbrook.#T2# N`bagr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Westbrook is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ogmak N`bagr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Westbrook throws an elbow but it misses.
N`bagr misses with a body punch.
Westbrook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of N`bagr backwards. N`bagr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Westbrook misses with some punches.
N`bagr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Westbrook throws an elbow but it misses.
Westbrook prevents a takedown attempt there.
Westbrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of N`bagr backwards. Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Westbrook. N`bagr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. N`bagr blocks the elbow strike.
Westbrook scores with a shoulder strike. Westbrook prevents a body shot from N`bagr. Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by N`bagr.
#T3# N`bagr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. N`bagr misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Westbrook. Westbrook gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. N`bagr misses with some punches.
Westbrook lands a damaging elbow. Westbrook lands an elbow just above N`bagr 's eye. N`bagr is struggling to control the position. A nice right hand lands inside from Westbrook. N`bagr lands with a short head shot on the inside. Westbrook throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from N`bagr.
Westbrook blocking some punches.
N`bagr lands with a short head shot on the inside. Westbrook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite N`bagr's efforts to push away. N`bagr misses with a short punch on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Westbrook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4# N`bagr lands a hook that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook prevents N`bagr from breaking the clinch. N`bagr misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Westbrook. Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by N`bagr. Westbrook stops a takedown attempt from N`bagr.
Westbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westbrook blocking some punches.
N`bagr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. N`bagr has had enough of the clinch but Westbrook keeps him there for the moment. Westbrook creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through N`bagr's defenses. N`bagr blocks an elbow strike. Westbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Westbrook comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Westbrook is working N`bagr over against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Westbrook.
Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by N`bagr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ogmak N`bagr's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL2# Westbrook moves into the clinch. N`bagr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westbrook blocks an uppercut.
N`bagr misses with some punches.
N`bagr scores with a shot to the side of Westbrook's head. Still in the clinch, N`bagr scores with a nice short uppercut. Westbrook has been the more effective fighter overall so far. N`bagr lands a left hand.
Russell Westbrook seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. N`bagr lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Westbrook. N`bagr blocking some punches.
N`bagr lands a right hand. Westbrook prevents a body shot from N`bagr. Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
N`bagr can't find room to land a body shot as Westbrook controls the action.
Westbrook lands a damaging elbow. 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! N`bagr tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing N`bagr back against the cage. N`bagr blocks a body shot from Westbrook. N`bagr misses with the head strike.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. A shot in the inside from Westbrook. #T1# Westbrook lands a left hand that snaps the head of N`bagr backwards. #BC# N`bagr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
N`bagr lands a body shot.
Russell Westbrook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Westbrook drives through and clinches with N`bagr against the cage.
N`bagr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Westbrook is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. N`bagr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Westbrook lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2# Ogmak N`bagr's cut is getting worse. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook lands a nice elbow from the clinch. N`bagr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Westbrook misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by N`bagr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Westbrook.#ROC2# N`bagr is rocked! Westbrook comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Oh N`bagr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2# Ogmak N`bagr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. N`bagr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow. Westbrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of N`bagr backwards. N`bagr throws a head punch that misses. Westbrook creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops N`bagr! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Westbrook.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Westbrook! An out of breath and clearly excited Russell Westbrook thanked King of Fists for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 10: Revenge
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1# Alvarez moves to clinch but Westbrook breaks away and Westbrook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Westbrook swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Westbrook loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch. Alvarez tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Alvarez rushes Westbrook and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Westbrook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.#T1# Westbrook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow. Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. Alvarez is pushing Westbrook up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Alvarez pressing his opponent against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.#CL# Westbrook closes the distance and clinches. A short right from Westbrook. Westbrook misses with a body punch.
#T2# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Alvarez avoiding damage.
Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Westbrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Westbrook. Westbrook throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Westbrook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvarez's brow. Alvarez avoids a wild elbow strike from Westbrook. A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Westbrook misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land. Westbrook lands an elbow inside that Alvarez shrugs off. Alvarez just leaning against Westbrook, taking a breather. Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez. #T3# Westbrook scores with a shot to the side of Alvarez's head. Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alvarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alvarez has Westbrook pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Alvarez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Westbrook tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Westbrook back against the cage. Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez. Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Westbrook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4# Westbrook looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well. Westbrook throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvarez on the side of the head. Some wild striking there from Westbrook.
Westbrook sets himself, and Alvarez steps forward looking for the clinch! Westbrook avoids it this time. Alvarez tries to clinch up. Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It looked like Westbrook wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL# Westbrook closes the distance and clinches. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Alvarez clinches up against the cage. Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage. Alvarez trying to stall but Westbrook improves his position.
Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. Alvarez is pushing Westbrook up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Westbrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez pressing his opponent against the cage. Westbrook misses with a body punch.
#T1# Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alvarez dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Alvarez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Westbrook lands a nice elbow. Westbrook lands with a short shot to the head. Alvarez has Westbrook pushed against the cage. Westbrook lands with a right to the head. Westbrook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Westbrook misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Westbrook as Alvarez tries to tie him up. Russell Westbrook has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2# Westbrook looks to throw an elbow but misses. Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. Alvarez blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Westbrook, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Westbrook misses with some punches.
Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westbrook looks to throw an elbow but misses. Alvarez has Westbrook pressed against the cage.
#T3# Alvarez blocks an elbow strike. Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage. Westbrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around? Alvarez leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.#CL# Westbrook gets a clinch. #T4# Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. Westbrook throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Westbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westbrook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Westbrook throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses. Alvarez avoiding damage.
Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Westbrook, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Alvarez taking a breather. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Westbrook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Alvarez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Westbrook up against the cage. Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Alvarez tries to clinch up but Westbrook circles away and keeps his distance. Westbrook 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.
Alvarez wants to clinch. Westbrook misses with a body shot.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Westbrook. Alvarez takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook lands with a nice body punch. Westbrook throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Westbrook shakes him off and moves away. Westbrook lands a really nice looking cross but Alvarez seems unphased.
Westbrook throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.#T1# Westbrook looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range. Westbrook misses with a low kick.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Westbrook shakes him off and moves away. Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Westbrook.#CL# Westbrook moves into the clinch. Westbrook lands a nice elbow. The referee is keeping an eye on Alvarez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alvarez stalls. Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez trying to stall but Westbrook improves his position.
#T2# Westbrook lands an elbow inside. Alvarez stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Alvarez effectively controlling the action here. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.#CL# Westbrook clinches up with Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards. Westbrook being controlled against the cage. Westbrook throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez tries to stall but Westbrook uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alvarez has Westbrook pressed against the cage.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position. Alvarez trying to control the position but instead, Westbrook has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alvarez into the cage. Westbrook lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards. Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Alvarez leaning against his opponent.
Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards. Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.#CL# Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Westbrook has taken the fight into the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvarez. Alvarez stalling the fight.
Westbrook gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Westbrook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvarez's brow. Nice elbow from Westbrook. A nice left hand lands by Westbrook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A right hand to the body from Westbrook.
Westbrook lands a nice elbow. Russell Westbrook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Russell Westbrook showed his dominance in that final round. Well Westbrook 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Westbrook! Russell Westbrook took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King of Fists for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
FWC Fight Night 4
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1# Westbrook throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rockin on the side of the head. Rockin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westbrook. Westbrook closes the distance and lands a one-two. Rockin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rockin. Westbrook swinging wildly here.
Rockin looks to score with a jab to the body but Westbrook is just out of range. A jab from Westbrook does it's job there. Westbrook 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. Westbrook jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rockin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockin throws a hook but Westbrook blocks it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rockin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Westbrook looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Westbrook scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Westbrook blocks a low kick nicely. Rockin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# Rockin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westbrook. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rockin, right into the meat.
Westbrook connects with a nice looking jab.
Rockin works Westbrook's body with a nice hook.#CL2# Westbrook pushes Rockin up against the cage in a clinch. Westbrook misses with an elbow over the top. Westbrook lands a left hand.
Rockin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Westbrook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. Rockin blocks an uppercut.
Westbrook prevents Rockin from breaking the clinch. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Westbrook throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2##BC# Rockin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rockin looks to score with a jab to the body but Westbrook is just out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Westbrook as he connects with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockin. Rockin punishes Westbrook's body with a nice straight punch. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rockin. A slow jab from Westbrook misses its intended target. Westbrook with a hook. Rockin misses with a body kick. Westbrook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockin.
Rockin is looking to wear down Westbrook with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Rockin throws a body kick that misses and Westbrook counters with a nice body shot. Rockin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westbrook throws out a counter right but Rockin avoids it with no problem. Rockin misses with a series of wild punches.
Westbrook appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2# Rockin gets tackled into the cage by Westbrook. Westbrook maintains the clinch. #T3# Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook lands a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook. Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rockin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2# Rockin is rocked! Rockin is pressed against the cage. Westbrook pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Rockin! Two more big strikes from Westbrook and Rockin crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Russell Westbrook! Russell Westbrook took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King of Fists for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
FWC 19: Hug vs. Uvol 2
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1# Westbrook misses with a hook. Tracey ducked under it nicely. Westbrook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tracey.
Westbrook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tracey. A slow jab from Westbrook misses its intended target. Tracey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2# It looks like Russell Westbrook has been cut. Tracey staying out of range there. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tracey! But no joy. Tracey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Tracey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westbrook. Tracey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Tracey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westbrook. Tracey does a little dance to reset his feet. Tracey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Tracey motions for Westbrook to come forward. Tracey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A quick step to the side and Westbrook tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Nice defenses there by Westbrook. Westbrook tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tracey manages to circle out of the way.#T1# Westbrook on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL# Westbrook gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Westbrook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2# Tracey breaks from the clinch.
Westbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tracey scoring well with a low kick there.
Westbrook cracks a nice hook into Tracey's ribs. Westbrook looks to throw the jab but Tracey is out of range. Westbrook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Westbrook lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Westbrook. Westbrook misses with an uppercut. Tracey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good leg kick by Tracey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Westbrook looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2# Westbrook throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tracey to counter with a crisp jab. A combination from Westbrook does no damage. Tracey slips a straight right by Westbrook. Westbrook moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT# It looks like Rob Tracey has been cut. Westbrook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tracey throws out the jab. Tracey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Westbrook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tracey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. It seemed like Tracey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Westbrook lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Tracey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westbrook moves away. Westbrook misses with a hook. Tracey ducked under it nicely. Westbrook throws a low kick, looking for Tracey's leg but Tracey calmly moves out of range. Tracey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL# Westbrook has closed the distance and engaged Tracey in a clinch.
#T3##BC2# Tracey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tracey paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tracey staying out of range there. A solid body kick from Tracey. Russell Westbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Westbrook lands a jab-cross combination. Westbrook tries to clinch but Tracey moves out of range. Tracey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Tracey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Westbrook checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Nice jab there from Westbrook. Tracey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tracey misses with an uppercut. Tracey throws a front kick aimed at Westbrook's knee but Westbrook avoids it well. Tracey checks a leg kick nicely. Despite the aggression on Tracey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4# Westbrook throws an overhand right that lands on Tracey's shoulder, as Tracey tries to avoid the shot. Westbrook misses with an uppercut. Tracey saw that one coming. Tracey avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Westbrook backing away here, and Tracey unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Tracey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Westbrook. Westbrook just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tracey throws a hook but Westbrook avoids it easily. Westbrook is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Westbrook connects with a crisp jab. Westbrook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tracey throws a jab when Westbrook was well out of range. Westbrook lands a nice shot to the body.
Tracey scores with a nice head shot. Tracey slips under a jab from Westbrook. Tracey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Tracey misses with a wild combination.
Westbrook pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tracey back to the cage. Westbrook follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A slapping leg kick lands for Tracey.
Westbrook looks to score with a jab to the body but Tracey is just out of range. Tracey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Westbrook swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tracey counters with a straight right hand. Tracey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Westbrook swings widly with a right hand
and Tracey counters with a stiff right hand. Tracey staying out of range there. Tracey thumps Westbrook with a low kick.#T1# Westbrook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Westbrook misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Tracey. Westbrook throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tracey looks like he wants to counter punch here. Westbrook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nice cross by Westbrook. Tracey ducks under a wild hook from Westbrook. A solid leg kick lands there for Tracey.
Tracey throws a nice looking combination but Westbrook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Westbrook just misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook throws a series of punches but Tracey moves out of range. #T2# The crowd cheers as Westbrook lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tracey doesn't seem phased though. A swing and a miss from Tracey. Westbrook scores with the left hand. Tracey knows he should have avoided that one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Westbrook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tracey was well out of range. Poor timing from Westbrook. Nice jab there from Westbrook. Westbrook needs to keep his hands up - Tracey had a free shot at his head there. Westbrook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Westbrook darts in and clinches Tracey up against the cage. Westbrook working aggressively here.
Tracey blocks an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Westbrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tracey can do to turn this around?#BC2# Tracey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tracey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Westbrook thuds his right hand into Tracey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Westbrook feints a jab promting Tracey to slip. Westbrook then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tracey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3# Tracey tries to move into range but Westbrook moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Tracey throws a series of strikes that have Westbrook backpedaling.
Westbrook misses with a looping left. Westbrook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westbrook is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Westbrook misses with a few strikes there.
Westbrook pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Westbrook 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.
Westbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tracey slips a jab and a cross from Westbrook.
Westbrook throws a leg kick and Westbrook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4# Westbrook looks to land a right hand but Tracey moved out of range. Tracey flicks out a counter leg kick but Westbrook steps away. Westbrook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tracey counters with a leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Westbrook tries to clinch up but Tracey circles away and keeps his distance. Tracey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL# Westbrook clinches up against the cage.#BC# Westbrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tracey misses with a double jab.
Tracey throws a quick inside leg kick. Westbrook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tracey manages to avoid it. Russell Westbrook is winning the standup battle so far. Westbrook lands a right hook to the body.
Westbrook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Westbrook throws a nice looking combination but Tracey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Tracey tries to move into range but Westbrook moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Tracey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Westbrook. Tracey throws a hook but Westbrook blocks it. Westbrook tries to clinch but fails miserably and Tracey counters with a right hand to the body. Tracey is looking to score with low kicks. Tracey takes a body punch but keeps moving. Tracey throws out a loose jab but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. Westbrook throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tracey counters with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westbrook throws a right hand that Tracey ducks under and follows up with a left that Tracey also avoids with ease. Tracey misses with a low kick. Tracey missing with a left hand there. Westbrook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Westbrook getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1# Westbrook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Tracey tenderised Westbrook's leg. Westbrook is trying to keep his angry face on. Tracey 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. Westbrook is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Tracey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Westbrook misses with a straight left. Westbrook lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A telegraphed right hand from Westbrook misses the target. Tracey scores with a jab to the jaw. Tracey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tracey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Westbrook throws out the jab. A swing and a miss from Tracey. Westbrook misses with a body shot.
Tracey throws a counter combo.#T2# A jab from Westbrook finds it's way through Tracey's defenses. Westbrook tries to clinch but fails miserably and Tracey counters with a leg kick. Westbrook smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Westbrook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tracey in his tracks. Tracey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Tracey swinging wildly here.
Westbrook went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Westbrook throws a lazy right hand but Tracey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It seemed like Tracey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Westbrook lands a jab. Tracey feints and then cracks Westbrook's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Westbrook down. Westbrook lands a nice shot that snaps Tracey's head back.
#T3# Tracey keeps the fight on the outside. Tracey tries a quick counter leg kick but Westbrook is wise to it. Tracey feints a jab promting Westbrook to slip. Tracey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Westbrook slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Westbrook looks to land a right hand but Tracey moved out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Westbrook as he connects with a hook. Tracey scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A combination from Westbrook does no damage. Rob Tracey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Westbrook just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Tracey finds it's target. Westbrook rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tracey to counter with a crisp jab. Westbrook jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Westbrook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tracey sees it coming and avoids it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Westbrook misses with an uppercut. Despite the aggression on Tracey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4# Tracey misses with a leg kick. Tracey lands with a nice body punch. Westbrook scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Tracey throws a sloppy head kick and Westbrook moves out of range easily. Westbrook swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tracey, as that shot connected.
Tracey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westbrook throws a jab when Tracey was well out of range. Despite the aggression on Tracey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Westbrook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tracey. Westbrook throws a right hand that misses
and Tracey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A punch lands to the side of Tracey 's head but he takes it in his stride. Russell Westbrook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Westbrook throws a series of punches but Tracey avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Russell Westbrook. Well Westbrook 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Westbrook! A victorious Russell Westbrook thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
FWC 15: Fuller vs Sheehan Jr.
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1# Brubaker thows a left - swing and a miss! Brubaker moves away from the strike by Westbrook. Brubaker is trying to counter with his kicks. Brubaker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Westbrook to score with a decent uppercut. Westbrook misses with a straight left. Brubaker feints a counter leg kick. Nice uppercut lands for Brubaker. That snapped Westbrook's head back.
Brubaker misses with a low kick as Westbrook jumps back. Brubaker throws a head kick that misses and Westbrook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Brubaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Westbrook has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Brubaker lands a nice looking body shot.
Westbrook cracks Brubaker with a good jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brubaker checks a leg kick nicely. Westbrook has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Westbrook there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1# Brubaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Westbrook cracks a nice hook into Brubaker's ribs. Brubaker slips under a jab. Brubaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westbrook manages to avoid it. Brubaker misses with a low kick. Westbrook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Westbrook throws a right and a left that both miss. Westbrook misses with a straight left. Brubaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Brubaker. Brubaker lands a jab to the nose.#T2# Brubaker misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Westbrook on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL# Westbrook gets in close and instigates a clinch. Brubaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Westbrook blocks it with crossed arms. Brubaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brubaker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Westbrook's face.
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! Westbrook dodges an elbow strike from Brubaker.
Brubaker looks to throw an elbow but misses. Brubaker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. The referee is keeping an eye on Westbrook - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brubaker throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3# Brubaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brubaker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Brubaker tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing Brubaker back against the cage. Westbrook blocks a body shot from Brubaker. Westbrook lands with a light punch inside. Brubaker scores with an uppercut up the middle. The referee calls for Westbrook to work.
Westbrook blocks a body shot from Brubaker. Westbrook taking a breather.#T4# Brubaker lands a knee to the head.
Brubaker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Brubaker lands a left hand.
Brubaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it. Brubaker tries to land knees in the clinch but Westbrook avoids the damage to the body. Brubaker tries a knee to the head but Westbrook blocks it.
Westbrook blocks an elbow strike from Brubaker.
Westbrook is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Brubaker dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Westbrook lands with a cross. Westbrook misses with an uppercut
and Brubaker counters with a good low kick that Westbrook was not able to check. Brubaker moves away from the strike by Westbrook. Brubaker moves out of range of the strikes. Westbrook is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Brubaker keeps the fight on the outside. Brubaker throws a fast counter high kick but Westbrook manages to duck under it in time. Westbrook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brubaker. Russell Westbrook is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Westbrook moves into the clinch. Westbrook avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters up against the cage, Brubaker throws an elbow but misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Westbrook throws an elbow but misses. #T1# Brubaker misses with the head strike.
Brubaker working Westbrook over with knees to the body. Westbrook avoids a wild elbow strike from Brubaker. Brubaker can't find room to land a body shot as Westbrook controls the action.
Westbrook blocks an uppercut.
Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside. A bit of stalling here from Westbrook.
Brubaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Brubaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Westbrook taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brubaker missing with knees to the body.
Westbrook looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Brubaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2##BC# Westbrook breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Westbrook. Westbrook misses with a wild combination.
Westbrook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brubaker. Brubaker throws a push kick but Westbrook slaps the foot to one side. Westbrook is looking for a counter combo. Westbrook throws a jab when Brubaker was well out of range. Westbrook lands an overhand right. Westbrook listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Westbrook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brubaker sees it coming and avoids it easily. Brubaker misses with a leg kick. #T3# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Westbrook checks a leg kick. Brubaker connects with an inside leg kick. Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Brubaker circles away.
Westbrook checks the leg kick. Westbrook lands with a shot to the body. Brubaker throws an overhand right that lands on Westbrook's shoulder, as Westbrook tries to avoid the shot. Westbrook is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brubaker. A clash of legs there as Westbrook blocks the low kick. Brubaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Westbrook. That did some damage! Westbrook slips under a jab. Westbrook digs a good body shot into Brubaker's ribs. Westbrook slips under a jab.#T4# Brubaker slips under a jab. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brubaker. Westbrook misses with a low kick. Westbrook throws a lazy right hand but Brubaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Westbrook fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Brubaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brubaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A solid leg kick lands there for Brubaker.
Westbrook scores with a hook. Brubaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Westbrook is just out of range. Brubaker throws a head kick that misses. Westbrook is looking for a counter combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Russell Westbrook will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Westbrook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brubaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Westbrook throws out a powerful jab. Brubaker takes one to the chin there. Westbrook wants to clinch. Westbrook swings for the body but Brubaker moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brubaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Westbrook is looking for a counter combo. Brubaker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Westbrook tries to clinch but Brubaker is having none of it. Brubaker scores with a hook to the body. Westbrook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1# Brubaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westbrook. Brubaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Westbrook is able to avoid easily. A combination from Westbrook does no damage. Brubaker throws a right and a left that Westbrook avoids nicely. Westbrook misses with a looping left. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Brubaker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Westbrook defending well as Brubaker loads up on a big left hand. Brubaker throws a chopping leg kick but Westbrook manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Westbrook throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Westbrook lands a body shot.
Westbrook misses with a hook. Brubaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2# Brubaker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Westbrook is out of range and Brubaker settles back down. Westbrook wants to clinch and Brubaker counters with a thumping low kick. Westbrook is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Brubaker moves into range and connects with a jab. Brubaker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Westbrook throwing a counter right hand but Brubaker manages to avoid it. Brubaker ducks under a wild hook from Westbrook. Brubaker swings for the body but Westbrook moves out of range.
Westbrook is looking to counter punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Westbrook misses with an uppercut
and Brubaker counters with a big head kick but Westbrook shrugs it off. Brubaker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A nice leg kick lands there from Brubaker. Westbrook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Westbrook is looking to counter punch.#T3# Brubaker slips a straight right by Westbrook. Brubaker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Westbrook's sensitive parts. Westbrook misses with a left hand and Brubaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Brubaker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Westbrook throws an overhand right that lands on Brubaker's shoulder, as Brubaker tries to avoid the shot. Brubaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westbrook. It seemed like Brubaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Brubaker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Brubaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Brubaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brubaker misses the shot to the body. Brubaker cracks Westbrook with a good jab.#T4# A punch combination from Westbrook misses. Brubaker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Brubaker slips a jab from Westbrook. Westbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing. Westbrook looks to throw the jab but Brubaker is out of range. Westbrook lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brubaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westbrook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Brubaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Westbrook. Westbrook thuds his shin into the meat of Brubaker's side. Westbrook misses with a hook
and Brubaker counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! JB Brubaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Brubaker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JB Brubaker! JB Brubaker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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