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Event:
DUEL#110 Andersson vs Army
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1# Coleman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoshigaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Coleman getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Coleman throws out a loose jab but Hoshigaki uses good head movement to avoid it. Coleman throws a body punch but Hoshigaki moves out of range. Coleman throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoshigaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hoshigaki circles away from the clinch attempt letting Hoshigaki counter with a right hand. Hoshigaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoshigaki throws a low kick but Coleman avoids it. A head kick misses from Hoshigaki. Coleman is looking to counter punch. Coleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Coleman darts in trying to clinch and Hoshigaki counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1# Coleman misses with an uppercut. Hoshigaki saw that one coming. A jab from Hoshigaki does it's job there. Coleman is looking to clinch but Hoshigaki is avoiding it.
Hoshigaki scores with a head kick.
Coleman throws a shot from downtown. Hoshigaki moves away and avoids it. Hoshigaki moves away from the strike by Coleman. Hoshigaki lands a nice looking body kick. Coleman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hoshigaki counters with a left to the body. Hoshigaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coleman. Coleman misses with a straight right. A countering left hand to the body from Hoshigaki misses.#T2# Coleman throws a lazy right hand but Hoshigaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Coleman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hoshigaki's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Hoshigaki with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hoshigaki slips a straight right by Coleman. Hoshigaki throws a good cross that connects.
Kisame Hoshigaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. 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! Coleman avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Hoshigaki slips a jab from Coleman. Coleman backing away here, and Hoshigaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Hoshigaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A swing and a miss from Coleman. Hoshigaki is looking for the big counter here. Coleman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Hoshigaki scores with a hook. Hoshigaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coleman has time to react. Hoshigaki connects with a jab.#CL# Coleman has Hoshigaki up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3# Hoshigaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2# Hoshigaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Coleman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoshigakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hoshigaki walks into a left hand. Coleman tries to clinch but Hoshigaki moves away and Hoshigaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hoshigaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Coleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Coleman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coleman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hoshigaki back to the cage. Coleman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Hoshigaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coleman. Hoshigaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hoshigaki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Hoshigaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoshigaki swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Coleman closes the distance and clinches. Hoshigaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Coleman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Coleman fails to land. Coleman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Our sources have told us that Coleman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Come on Hoshigaki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hoshigaki can't find room to land a body shot as Coleman controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshigaki. Coleman blocks an elbow strike from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coleman misses with a short punch on the inside. Coleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoshigaki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coleman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2# Hoshigaki manages to break the clinch.
Coleman throws a hook but Hoshigaki blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisame Hoshigaki dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Hoshigaki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Coleman. Coleman tries to clinch up but Hoshigaki circles away and keeps his distance. Hoshigaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A jab lands there for Hoshigaki. Coleman blocks a head kick by Hoshigaki.
#CL# Coleman clinches. A right handed body shot lands from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch on the inside from Coleman fails to land. Hoshigaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hoshigaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Hoshigaki lands a damaging elbow. This has been an exciting period of action! Hoshigaki digs a right hand into Coleman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coleman's gas tank. #T1# Hoshigaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hoshigaki throws an elbow but misses. Coleman landing knees to the head.
Hoshigaki pressing his opponent against the cage. Hoshigaki scores with a shoulder strike. Hoshigaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hoshigaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshigaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coleman.
Hoshigaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Hoshigaki looks to throw an elbow but misses. Coleman dodges an elbow strike from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands.
Coleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Coleman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coleman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2# Coleman has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshigaki.
Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kisame Hoshigaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hoshigaki is struggling to control the position. Hoshigaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2# Hoshigaki breaks from the clinch.
Hoshigaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoshigaki slips under a jab from Coleman. Hoshigaki throws out a counter right but Coleman avoids it with no problem. Hoshigaki cracks Coleman with a good jab. Coleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoshigaki counters with a stiff right hand. Hoshigaki wants to slow Coleman down by chopping away at his legs. Hoshigaki scores with a leg kick.
Coleman misses with a wild body shot. Hoshigaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coleman with a body shot. Black Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hoshigaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3# Coleman moves in looking to clinch but Hoshigaki pushes him off. Hoshigaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoshigaki counters with a nice body kick. Coleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A nice leg kick lands there from Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hoshigaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoshigaki staying out of range there. Hoshigaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Hoshigaki keeps the fight on the outside. Coleman with a nice cross. Coleman fails with a takedown attempt. Hoshigaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4# Coleman throws a body shot but no joy. Kisame Hoshigaki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Coleman closes the distance but Hoshigaki moves to the side and Hoshigaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD# Coleman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hoshigaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coleman throws a strike but Hoshigaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Hoshigaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Coleman wants to hit a switch here but Hoshigaki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Coleman there! Coleman working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisame Hoshigaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Hoshigaki cracks Coleman with an open hand slap. Coleman tries to clinch but Hoshigaki moves out of range. Coleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Coleman takes a kick to the side of the head. Hoshigaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoshigaki blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoshigaki slips a straight right by Coleman. Hoshigaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Coleman misses with an uppercut. Good shot there by Hoshigaki.#T1# Hoshigaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coleman on the side of the head. Sloppy strikes from Coleman. Those never looked like landing. Coleman misses with a straight right. Coleman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hoshigaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshigaki. Coleman with a lazy takedown attempt and Hoshigaki counters with a lovely straight right hand! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hoshigaki looks to land a right hand but Coleman moved out of range. No joy there for Coleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoshigaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coleman's head backwards. A jab from Hoshigaki does it's job there. Black Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Hoshigaki throws a jab when Coleman was well out of range. Hoshigaki misses with an uppercut. Coleman appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Coleman misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Hoshigaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Coleman misses with a wild body shot. Hoshigaki stuns Coleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A left lands for Coleman. Coleman throws the left hand but Hoshigaki avoids the punch easily. Coleman throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoshigaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coleman thinking. #TD# Coleman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoshigaki napping and manages to drive through into side control! Hoshigaki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Coleman.
Hoshigaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3# Coleman throws a strike aimed at the side of Hoshigaki's head but Hoshigaki avoids it well. Hoshigaki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Coleman is controlling him well. Coleman is trying to ground and pound but Hoshigaki uses the momentary lack of control by Coleman to regain half guard. Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hoshigaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coleman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coleman's back! So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Coleman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4# Coleman is working hard here to advance position. Hoshigaki controls the position. Coleman rolls, trying to escape but Hoshigaki keeps control of the position.
Hoshigaki keeps control of the position easily here as Coleman tries to buck him off.
Kisame Hoshigaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that's the end of the fight! Kisame Hoshigaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hoshigaki 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kisame Hoshigaki! Kisame Hoshigaki got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
DUEL#106 Feltre vs Pearson
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Hoshigaki. Better appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A head kick by Hoshigaki misses and Better counters with a lovely straight right hand! Better is looking to chop away at Hoshigaki's legs. Better rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoshigaki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Hoshigaki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Better. Better misses the shot to the body. A left and a right from Better both land. Nice combination. Good leg kick by Better there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hoshigaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hoshigaki throws a nice looking combination but Better bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Better finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD2# Better shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hoshigaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1# Hoshigaki is wriggling around but Better manages to pass to half guard.
Better wants to pass the guard but Hoshigaki is defending well. Hoshigaki trying to control from the bottom.
Hoshigaki trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Better manages to pass to mount!
Better prevents Hoshigaki from getting the reversal.#T2# Hoshigaki wants to hold on but Better pushes him away. Better landing strikes, looking to finish! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Better wants to control the pace but Hoshigaki is squirming around nicely. Hoshigaki wants to control but Better is having none of it. Better thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Hoshigaki is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hoshigaki is working to get back to half guard.
Hoshigaki gets back to half guard.#T3# Hoshigaki wants to get back to his feet.
Hoshigaki is holding on to half guard well. Hoshigaki wants to control but Better is keeping busy.
Better wants to take a breather but Hoshigaki is having none of it. Better prevents Hoshigaki from improving his position. Hoshigaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoshigaki.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Better wants to pass the guard but Hoshigaki is keeping the position. Hoshigaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hoshigaki looks to throw the jab but Better is out of range. #TD2# Better closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hoshigaki quickly recovers to half guard. Better stalling away here and it's allowed Hoshigaki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Hoshigaki looking to control.
Better is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Better dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Better misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoshigaki dodges the punch combination from Better.
Hoshigaki tests Better's chin there with a solid looking shot. A big right from Better misses. Evan Better seems to be getting the better of the standup. Better shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Better scores with a hook to the body. Hoshigaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Better misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Better has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Better has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Better throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoshigaki's waist but Hoshigaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Better off to one side. #TD2# Better drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2# Better working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1# Better misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Hoshigaki is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Hoshigaki wants to control but Better postures up. Evan Better has got the better of the ground game so far. Hoshigaki is looking to reverse the position. Better working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Better swings around for an armbar but Hoshigaki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Better's guard. Hoshigaki controls from within his opponent's guard. Hoshigaki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Hoshigaki wants to control from the top but Better keeps moving. Hoshigaki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Better's guard.#T3# Hoshigaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# Better pushes a forearm under Hoshigaki's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hoshigaki is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evan Better! Our winner, Evan Better, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DUEL#103 Stenberg vs The Sigit
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1# Lynn throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. A good leg kick by Lynn. Hoshigaki defending well as Lynn loads up on a big left hand. Hoshigaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hoshigaki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Hoshigaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lynn misses the shot to the body. Hoshigaki lands with a nice body kick. Lynn misses with a right hand letting Hoshigaki counter with a right hand. Lynn lands a really nice looking cross but Hoshigaki seems unphased.
Lynn throws a quick inside leg kick. Hoshigaki misses with a low kick.
Hoshigaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lynn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A big right from Hoshigaki misses. Lynn moves out of range of the body kick from Hoshigaki.
Decent striking displayed by Lynn there. Hoshigaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynn.
Lynn misses the jab.#T1# Hoshigaki throws a body shot but no joy. Hoshigaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lynn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lynn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoshigaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Lynn falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Hoshigaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lynn. A lazy left from Lynn finds it's target. Hoshigaki is looking to clinch. Lynn misses with a looping right. Hoshigaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hoshigaki lands with a nice body punch. Hoshigaki misses with a body shot.
Lynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshigaki.
Lynn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Lynn throws a right hand that misses
and Hoshigaki counters with a nice uppercut. Lynn misses with a two punch combination.
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! Lynn throws a looping overhand right but Hoshigaki ducks down to avoid it. #T2# Lynn swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshigaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. No joy there for Lynn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lynn thows a left - swing and a miss! Hoshigaki moves out of range of the strikes. Lynn just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHoshigaki. Hoshigaki loads up on a big right hand but Lynn slips the punch. Lynn throws a hook but Hoshigaki blocks it. It looked like Hoshigaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lynn throws out a loose jab but Hoshigaki uses good head movement to avoid it. Hoshigaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Lynn looks to throw the jab but Hoshigaki is out of range. Russell Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lynn loads up on a big right hand but Hoshigaki slips the punch. Hoshigaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Hoshigaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hoshigaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL# Hoshigaki moves into range and clinches up with Lynn. Hoshigaki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lynn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Hoshigaki gets through Lynn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hoshigaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lynns head. #T3# Lynn takes a shot to the head. Hoshigaki with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lynn. Hoshigaki leaning against his opponent.
Lynn is pushing Hoshigaki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Lynn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoshigaki has him pressed against the cage. Hoshigaki connects with a knee to the head.
Hoshigaki throws a head punch that misses. Hoshigaki keeps control of Lynn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hoshigaki can't find room to land a body shot as Lynn controls the action.
Hoshigaki misses with an elbow strike.
Hoshigaki missing with knees to the body.
Lynn effectively controlling the action here. Lynn dodges an elbow strike from Hoshigaki.
#T4##BC2# Lynn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hoshigaki defending well as Lynn loads up on a big left hand. Lynn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoshigaki counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Hoshigaki moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lynn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Lynn blocks an uppercut.
Lynn can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Lynn manages to break the clinch.
Hoshigaki misses the shot to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Lynn misses the target. Hoshigaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hoshigaki tries to clinch but Lynn is having none of it. Lynn throws a hook but Hoshigaki avoids it easily. Hoshigaki lands a nice shot that snaps Lynn's head back.
Lynn throws the left hand but Hoshigaki avoids the punch easily. 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 Kisame Hoshigaki will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Lynn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Lynn throws a hook but Hoshigaki avoids it easily. Lynn misses with a right hand and Hoshigaki counters with a stiff right hand. Hoshigaki blocks a jab. Hoshigaki tries to move into range but Lynn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hoshigaki lands a jab. Hoshigaki defending well as Lynn loads up on a big left hand. Lynn throws a hook but Hoshigaki avoids it easily. Hoshigaki feints and then cracks Lynn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lynn down. Lynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lynn looks to throw the jab but Hoshigaki is out of range. Lynn checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Lynn misses. As Lynn looks to move away, Hoshigaki throws a big counter combo but Lynn just gets out of the way. Lynn misses with a hook
and Hoshigaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lynn thinking. Lynn throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshigaki's shoulder, as Hoshigaki tries to avoid the shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hoshigaki blocks a leg kick. Lynn throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoshigaki counters with a low kick, right behind Lynn 's knee. #T1# Lynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshigaki misses with a straight left. Lynn throws out a loose jab but Hoshigaki uses good head movement to avoid it. Hoshigaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoshigaki counters with a two punch combo. Hoshigaki takes a swing at Lynn's ribcage but misses. Lynn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshigaki sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big left from Lynn misses. Hoshigaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lynn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Lynn misses with an uppercut. Hoshigaki saw that one coming. Lynn throws a jab when Hoshigaki was well out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lynn, as that shot connected.
Hoshigaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hoshigaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshigaki.#T2# Hoshigaki moves in looking to clinch but Lynn pushes him off. Lynn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hoshigaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Lynn with a hook. Lynn throws a lazy right hand but Hoshigaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lynn swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoshigaki. Lynn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshigaki manages to avoid it. Lynn throws the left hand but Hoshigaki avoids the punch easily. Lynn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lynn scores with a leg kick.
Hoshigaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynn connects with a crisp jab. Hoshigaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lynn avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lynn throws an off balance right hand
and Hoshigaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lynn thinking. Lynn throws out a powerful jab.#T3# Lynn throws a one two combo.
Lynn throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoshigaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hoshigaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynn is just out of range. A good leg kick by Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hoshigaki ducks under a wild hook from Lynn. Hoshigaki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Lynn looks to land a right hand but Hoshigaki moved out of range. Hoshigaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynn. Lynn misses with a looping right. Lynn throws a jab when Hoshigaki was well out of range. Hoshigaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lynns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Lynn just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshigaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. An attempted straight right counter from Hoshigaki misses the target. Lynn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoshigaki throws a nice outside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hoshigaki slips under a jab.#T4# Hoshigaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynn paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hoshigaki slips a jab and a cross from Lynn.
Lynn throws a hook to the side of Hoshigaki's head but Hoshigaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lynn swinging wildly here.
Hoshigaki throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lynn avoids it. Hoshigaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lynn. Lynn sizes up Hoshigaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Lynn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hoshigaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Hoshigaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A telegraphed right hand from Lynn misses the target. Hoshigaki moves out of range as Lynn strikes. Lynn misses with a body shot.
Russell Lynn seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice shot by Lynn. Lynn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hoshigaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Lynn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Lynn misses with an uppercut
letting Hoshigaki counter with a right hand. Lynn misses with a combination
and Hoshigaki counters with a nice body shot. #CL# Hoshigaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lynn, pushing him back against the cage. Hoshigaki misses with an elbow over the top. Hoshigaki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoshigaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lynn gets through Hoshigaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lynn blocks a body shot from Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lynn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoshigaki misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lynn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lynn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hoshigaki looking to throw knees to the head but Lynn is blocking nicely.
Hoshigaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Lynn gets an underhook and turns Hoshigaki into the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Hoshigaki seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Lynn is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#T1# Lynn trying to stall but Hoshigaki improves his position.
Hoshigaki stalling in the clinch but Lynn improves position. #BC2# Lynn breaks from the clinch.
Lynn throws a combination. Hoshigaki tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Lynn blocks a jab. Hoshigaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A slow jab from Hoshigaki misses its intended target. Lynn missing with a left hand there. Hoshigaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It looked like Hoshigaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lynn. Lynn misses with a straight right. Hoshigaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynn.
Lynn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Lynn throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hoshigaki counter with a right hand. Hoshigaki moves out of range of the strikes. An inside leg kick from Hoshigaki misses. Lynn throws a hook to the side of Hoshigaki's head but Hoshigaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hoshigaki throws a solid leg kick but Lynn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoshigaki.#T2# Hoshigaki lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hoshigaki misses with a hook. Lynn ducked under it nicely. A jab from Lynn misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Lynn. Hoshigaki does a little dance to reset his feet. Hoshigaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lynn's head. Hoshigaki throws a body punch but Lynn moves out of range. Hoshigaki scores with a jab. Hoshigaki lands a jab. Lynn lands an overhand right. Hoshigaki blocks a jab. Lynn throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshigaki's shoulder, as Hoshigaki tries to avoid the shot. Hoshigaki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lynn just manages to avoid it.#CL# Hoshigaki closes the distance and clinches. Hoshigaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lynn is defending well for now. Hoshigaki misses with a punch to the body.
#T3##BC2# Lynn breaks the clinch.
#CL# Hoshigaki gets a clinch. Hoshigaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lynn is defending well for now. Lynn has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight. Hoshigaki keeps control of Lynn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hoshigaki lands a left hand.
Hoshigaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Lynn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Lynn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynn is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoshigaki has double underhooks. Hoshigaki lands with a left to the head. Lynn blocks the elbow strike.
Lynn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hoshigaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lynn.
Hoshigaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lynn avoids it. Hoshigaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lynn.
Lynn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4# Lynn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lynn is trying to break the clinch but Hoshigaki has him pressed against the cage. Hoshigaki throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Lynn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lynn blocks a jab. Lynn scores with a punch to the head. Hoshigaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynn circles away.
Lynn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Hoshigaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lynn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lynn throws a jab when Hoshigaki was well out of range.#CL# Hoshigaki rushes Lynn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hoshigaki stalls. #BC2# Lynn breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Kisame Hoshigaki showed his dominance in that final round. I think Hoshigaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kisame Hoshigaki! Kisame Hoshigaki very nearly forgot to thank Instinct [out of stock until Feb 03 2016] amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Date: Sep 14, 2017 |
#R1# Wierzbowski has a takedown stuffed. Wierzbowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoshigaki can pounce on him.
Wierzbowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hoshigaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Hoshigaki throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wierzbowski closes the distance looking to clinch and Hoshigaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kisame Hoshigaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Wierzbowski shoots in for a takedown but Hoshigaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A big right from Hoshigaki misses. #CL2# Hoshigaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hoshigaki digs a right hand into Wierzbowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wierzbowski's gas tank. The referee is keeping an eye on Hoshigaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wierzbowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoshigaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Przemyslaw Wierzbowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hoshigaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wierzbowski's defenses. #CUT2# It looks like Przemyslaw Wierzbowski has been cut. Wierzbowski is trying to pull guard but Hoshigaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A short left from Hoshigaki. Wierzbowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoshigaki prevents it.
Hoshigaki scores with a shot to the side of Wierzbowski's head. Hoshigaki connects with a knee to the head.
#T2# Hoshigaki stops a takedown attempt from Wierzbowski.
Hoshigaki misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Wierzbowski drags the fight down to the ground.
Hoshigaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hoshigaki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB# Wierzbowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoshigaki defends well.#T3# Hoshigaki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Hoshigaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Wierzbowski controls Hoshigaki momentarily but Hoshigaki frees himself. Wierzbowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoshigaki controls the pace.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Wierzbowski is looking to clinch but Hoshigaki is avoiding it.
#TD# Wierzbowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoshigaki napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2# Hoshigaki sneaks out the side door and pushes Wierzbowski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4# Wierzbowski moves in looking to clinch but Hoshigaki pushes him off. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshigaki! But no joy. Wierzbowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hoshigaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wierzbowski. Wierzbowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hoshigaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hoshigaki connects with a single shot there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisame Hoshigaki dominated that round. The cut man is working on Przemyslaw Wierzbowski's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Wierzbowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoshigaki. Wierzbowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoshigaki swivels and escapes. Wierzbowski has his takedown stuffed and Hoshigaki counters with a straight right hand. Hoshigaki keeps the fight on the outside. Wierzbowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoshigaki swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoshigaki throws a quick inside leg kick. Hoshigaki misses with a straight left. Wierzbowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hoshigaki scores with a leg kick.
#T1# Hoshigaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wierzbowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hoshigaki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2# Hoshigaki gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hoshigaki connects with a knee to the head.
Wierzbowski jumps guard but Hoshigaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Przemyslaw Wierzbowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Wierzbowski looking to slow down the pace here. Wierzbowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoshigaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Hoshigaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wierzbowski.
Hoshigaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hoshigaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshigaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hoshigaki controlling the action here for a moment.
Hoshigaki trying to land knees to the body.
#T2##TD# Wierzbowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Hoshigaki wants to stand up but Wierzbowski is controlling him. Hoshigaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2# Hoshigaki is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wierzbowski presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. 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! Wierzbowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoshigaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice jab there from Hoshigaki. Wierzbowski doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hoshigaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Hoshigaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hoshigaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2# Przemyslaw Wierzbowski's cut is getting worse. Wierzbowski checks a low kick from Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wierzbowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Wierzbowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kisame Hoshigaki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wierzbowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoshigaki sprawls well. Hoshigaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wierzbowski gets slowly back to his feet.#T4# Hoshigaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Wierzbowski, before circling back to the center of the mat. Wierzbowski tries to clinch but Hoshigaki is having none of it. Hoshigaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wierzbowski with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Hoshigaki moves into the clinch. Hoshigaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wierzbowski's defenses. Knees to the body from Hoshigaki.
Wierzbowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisame Hoshigaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Przemyslaw Wierzbowski'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. This is the final round! #R3# Hoshigaki throws a nice outside leg kick. Good exchange - Hoshigaki coming out on top. Hoshigaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoshigaki wants it to stay on the feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshigaki! But no joy. Wierzbowski with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Hoshigaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Hoshigaki lands an elbow inside that Wierzbowski shrugs off. Wierzbowski tries for a takedown but Hoshigaki manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Przemyslaw Wierzbowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short uppercut from Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki stalls. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wierzbowski managing to block the knees to the body from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki lands a hook to the side of the head. Wierzbowski tries for a takedown but Hoshigaki manages to get underhooks.
Wierzbowski is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1# Wierzbowski is looking for a takedown. Knees in the clinch landing for Hoshigaki.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wierzbowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hoshigaki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hoshigaki tries to work over Wierzbowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wierzbowski has Hoshigaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoshigaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Wierzbowski is looking for a takedown. Hoshigaki scores with a knee to the head.
Hoshigaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hoshigaki. Wierzbowski looking for a takedown. Wierzbowski takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2# Przemyslaw Wierzbowski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Hoshigaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Wierzbowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Wierzbowski is looking for a takedown. Hoshigaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Hoshigaki.
#T2# Hoshigaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wierzbowski's face.
Hoshigaki scores with a hook to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hoshigaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Hoshigaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wierzbowski's face.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Hoshigaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Hoshigaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Hoshigaki working Wierzbowski over with knees to the body. Hoshigaki lands a body punch in the clinch. Hoshigaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hoshigaki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Hoshigaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hoshigaki stops a takedown attempt from Wierzbowski.
Hoshigaki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wierzbowski up against the cage.#T3# Hoshigaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wierzbowski backwards. Hoshigaki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wierzbowski up against the cage. Hoshigaki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kisame Hoshigaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Wierzbowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoshigaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hoshigaki stalling against the cage.
Hoshigaki is pressed up against the cage. Wierzbowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoshigaki down to the mat. Hoshigaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Hoshigaki clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Wierzbowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Wierzbowski working for a triangle but Hoshigaki defends it easily.
#T4##SUB# Wierzbowski working for a triangle but Hoshigaki defends it easily.
Hoshigaki sitting in guard, not really doing much. Przemyslaw Wierzbowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB# Wierzbowski working for submissions but it's allowed Hoshigaki to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Kisame Hoshigaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hoshigaki 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kisame Hoshigaki! Jumping up and down and very excited, Kisame Hoshigaki waved his t-shirt featuring Instinct [out of stock until Feb 03 2016]'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
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Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1# Hoshigaki closes the distance and lands a one-two. Masvidal looks for a takedown but Hoshigaki sprawls well. A jab from Hoshigaki does it's job there.#ROC2# Masvidal is rocked! Hoshigaki cracks Masvidal with a hook to the temple - Masvidal is on wobbly legs here! Hoshigaki swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Masvidal falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hoshigaki wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kisame Hoshigaki! Kisame Hoshigaki very nearly forgot to thank Instinct [out of stock until Feb 03 2016] amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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#R1# A slow jab from Hoshigaki misses its intended target. Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Hoshigaki is quick to defend against it. Hoshigaki throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A swing and a miss from Hoshigaki. Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoshigaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hoshigaki misses with a low kick.
#CL2# Dall tries to keep at a distance but Hoshigaki has taken the fight into the clinch. Hoshigaki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hoshigaki just leaning against Dall, taking a breather. Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki lands a hook to the side of the head. Dall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hoshigaki up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoshigaki keeps control of Dall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Dall taking a breather. Dall blocks a body shot from Hoshigaki. Dall wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoshigaki won't allow it.
#T1# Hoshigaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dall blocks it with crossed arms. Hoshigaki taking a breather. Hoshigaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dall's face.
A shot in the inside from Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Dall backwards. Hoshigaki can't find room to land a body shot as Dall controls the action.
Hoshigaki has Dall pressed against the cage, preventing Dall from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hoshigaki blocks an uppercut.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Dall effectively controlling the action here. Hoshigaki prevents Dall from breaking the clinch. Hoshigaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Hoshigaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoshigaki stalls. #T2# Dall prevents a body shot from Hoshigaki. Dall tries a body shot but Hoshigaki blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Dall blocks a body shot from Hoshigaki. #BC# Dall breaks the clinch.
Hoshigaki throws a good cross that connects.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hoshigaki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dall backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hoshigaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick. Dall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hoshigaki feints a counter leg kick. A jab from Hoshigaki misses. Dall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dall throws a low kick, looking for Hoshigaki's leg but Hoshigaki calmly moves out of range. No joy there for Dall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoshigaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoshigaki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Dall jabs Hoshigaki to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kisame Hoshigaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Hoshigaki has Dall up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3# A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoshigaki to keep the fight standing. Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshigaki controls the action.
Hoshigaki scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dall can't get the takedown.
Dall tries to circle away but Hoshigaki has him pinned against the cage. Dall wants to stall.
Dall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshigaki's elbow. Dall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoshigaki trying to land knees to the body.
Dall has Hoshigaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoshigaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hoshigaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Hoshigaki crunches a lovely knee into Dall's ribcage. Dall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoshigaki. Dall takes an elbow to the temple. Dall works on Hoshigaki's body with a couple of short punches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoshigaki controls his hands.
Dall takes an elbow to the temple. Dall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Hoshigaki scores with a nice short uppercut. Dall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dall is looking to control Hoshigaki's arms but Hoshigaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dall has his back to the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisame Hoshigaki dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Dall throws a body shot but no joy. Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall lands with a hook. Hoshigaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Hoshigaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dall paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hoshigaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hoshigaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Dall.#TD# Dall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hoshigaki's guard.#ES2# Hoshigaki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hoshigaki scores with a nice head shot. Hoshigaki misses with a straight left. Kisame Hoshigaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A nice inside leg kick there by Hoshigaki. That's going to slow Dall down. 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! Hoshigaki feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down. Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoshigaki as he avoids it easily. Hoshigaki moves into range and connects with a jab. Dall checks a leg kick. Hoshigaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hoshigaki throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it. Hoshigaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hoshigaki on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kisame Hoshigaki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hoshigaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1# Hoshigaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hoshigaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hoshigaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Dall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hoshigaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes. Dall lands with a slapping head kick. Hoshigaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown. Dall digs a good hook to Hoshigaki's body.
Hoshigaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hoshigaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dall punishes Hoshigaki's body with a nice straight punch.#TD# Dall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoshigaki sprawls well initially but Dall persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2# Hoshigaki has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dall is on him like a limpet, forcing Hoshigaki back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dall is trying to break the clinch but Hoshigaki has him pressed against the cage. Hoshigaki lands an elbow that stopped Dall in his tracks for a moment. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoshigaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2# Dall is stalling here.
Hoshigaki misses with an elbow over the top. Hoshigaki missing with knees to the body.
Hoshigaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dall stalling in the clinch but Hoshigaki improves position. Hoshigaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dalls head. Dall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hoshigaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall controls his hands.
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dall avoids it. Hoshigaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Hoshigaki lands with a short shot to the head. Dall blocks an elbow strike. Dall cracks Hoshigaki with a nice body shot. Dall fails to pull guard.
#T3# Dall stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dall lands a left hand.
Dall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short uppercut from Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoshigaki blocks a body shot from Dall. Dall is looking to control Hoshigaki's arms but Hoshigaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dall has his back to the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC# Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A chopping leg kick lands by Dall. Hoshigaki blocks a head kick by Dall.
A good leg kick by Dall. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall.
Hoshigaki misses the shot to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Hoshigaki. That's going to slow Dall down. #T4# Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshigaki throws a leg kick and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dall moves out of range of the body kick. Dall attempts a counter takedown but Hoshigaki avoids it well and moves away. A shot to the liver by Dall. Beautiful body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hoshigaki works Dall's body with a nice hook. A low kick from Dall is predictable there and Hoshigaki counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dall is lucky that one didn't land flush. Hoshigaki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dall pushes Hoshigaki away with a front kick. Hoshigaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Hoshigaki tries to clinch but Dall moves away #TD# and Dall counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2# Hoshigaki manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dall keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Hoshigaki trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoshigaki controls his hands.
Hoshigaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoshigaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dall is defending well for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisame Hoshigaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Hoshigaki throws out a powerful jab. Hoshigaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoshigaki there as he acknowledges the shot. Hoshigaki tries to clinch up. Hoshigaki throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily. Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoshigaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Dall is looking to wear down Hoshigaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Hoshigaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoshigaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Dall lands a right hook to the body.
Hoshigaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshigaki throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily. Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall throws a solid leg kick but Hoshigaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dall. Hoshigaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshigaki scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hoshigaki. That one must have hurt. Dall avoids the head kick by Hoshigaki.
#T1# Hoshigaki moves out of range of the strikes. Dall feints and then cracks Hoshigaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoshigaki down. Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoshigaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head. Hoshigaki thows a left - swing and a miss! A left lands for Dall. Dall throws a lazy head kick and Hoshigaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dall slips under a jab from Hoshigaki. Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2# Hoshigaki drives through and clinches with Dall against the cage.
Hoshigaki throws an elbow that misses.
Hoshigaki scores with a shoulder strike. Hoshigaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dall dodges an elbow strike from Hoshigaki.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hoshigaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoshigaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Knees to the body from Hoshigaki.
Dall throws a head punch that misses. Galen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Hoshigaki with a knee to the head.
Hoshigaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dall blocks it with crossed arms. Hoshigaki landing knees to the body.
Dall is trying to pull guard but Hoshigaki has him pressed against the cage. Hoshigaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoshigaki is keeping busy. Dall is trying to force a seperation but Hoshigaki has the dominant position.#BC# Dall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoshigaki lands a head kick!
Dall blocks a head kick by Hoshigaki.
Dall throws a leg kick but Hoshigaki checks it. Hoshigaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshigaki fails in his attempt to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target. Hoshigaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshigaki is just out of range.#T3# Hoshigaki tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it. A decent looking cross lands there for Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki lands a two punch combo.
Hoshigaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshigaki throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it. Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoshigaki feints a counter leg kick. Dall scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hoshigaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2# Hoshigaki drives through and clinches with Dall against the cage.
Hoshigaki prevents a body shot from Dall. Hoshigaki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kisame Hoshigaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hoshigaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Hoshigaki.
Dall tries to circle away but Hoshigaki has him pinned against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Hoshigaki throws an elbow but misses. Hoshigaki prevents Dall from breaking the clinch.#T4# Dall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshigaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC# Dall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshigaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoshigaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Hoshigaki cracks Dall with an open hand slap. Dall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.#ROC2# Dall is rocked! Hoshigaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Dall avoids the head kick by Hoshigaki.
Oh Dall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2# Hoshigaki moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dall seems to have got his legs back now. Hoshigaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoshigaki lands with an overhand left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dall blocks a head kick by Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hoshigaki is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
#CL2# Hoshigaki moves into range and clinches up with Dall.
And that's the end of the fight! Kisame Hoshigaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hoshigaki 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kisame Hoshigaki! Kisame Hoshigaki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Instinct [out of stock until Feb 03 2016], into his post fight interview.
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