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Event:
GAMMA#622 Williams v Volkov 4
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Troy cracks Siblas with a right hand to the side of the head. Troy tests Siblas's chin there with a solid looking shot. Siblas throws a leg kick that misses. Siblas misses with a body shot.
Troy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Siblas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Troy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siblas.
Troy misses with a looping left. Troy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Siblas tries to land a leg kick but Troy saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2# Troy pushes Siblas up against the cage in a clinch. Siblas is trying to break the clinch but Troy has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Troy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Troy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Siblas missing with a left hand there. Troy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Troy misses with a wild body shot. Siblas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1# A low kick from Troy is predictable there and Siblas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Siblas throws a lazy uppercut
and Troy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Siblas misses with a wild body shot. Troy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Siblas slips a jab and a cross from Troy.
Siblas throws a leg kick but Troy checks it. Troy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Siblas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A quick step to the side and Siblas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Siblas missing with a left hand there. Troy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Siblas lands a jab-cross combination. Siblas is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Siblas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Troy throws a shot from downtown. Siblas moves away and avoids it. This has been an exciting period of action! That kick from Siblas tenderised Troy's leg. Troy is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2# Troy lands with a kick to the temple. Siblas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Troy takes a swing at Siblas's ribcage but misses. Troy feints and then cracks Siblas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Siblas down. Troy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siblas.
Siblas is looking to wear down Troy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Siblas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Troy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siblas moves away. Siblas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Siblas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Troy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siblas. Troy does a little dance to reset his feet. Siblas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Siblas misses with a body shot
and Troy counters with an outside leg kick.
Siblas slips under a jab from Troy. Siblas works the jab nicely. Siblas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3# Siblas takes a shot right to the bread basket. Troy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Troy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Troy misses with an uppercut. Siblas saw that one coming. Troy connects with a nice looking jab.
Siblas swats away the attempt to clinch by Troy. Troy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Siblas finds it's way round the side to connect with Troy's head. Siblas misses with a hook
letting Troy counter with a right hand. Siblas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Troy throws out the jab. Troy scores with a punch to the head. Siblas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Troy. That did some damage!#T4# Troy scores with a sloppy right hand. Siblas should have avoided that one. Siblas throws a low kick but Troy moves out of range easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters circling - Siblas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Troy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Decent striking displayed by Troy there. Tony Siblas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Siblas misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Troy misses. Troy lands with a nice body punch. A nice inside leg kick there by Troy. That's going to slow Siblas down. Troy jabbing away but nothing is landing. Troy ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Siblas just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hektor Troy dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Troy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Troy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Troy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Troy feints and then cracks Siblas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Siblas down. Siblas lands a body shot.
Siblas feints and then cracks Troy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Troy down. Siblas throws a body punch but Troy moves out of range. A good leg kick by Siblas. Troy throws a combination. Siblas tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Siblas swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2# and Troy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Troy breaks from the clinch.
Troy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siblas.
Troy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT# It looks like Hektor Troy has been cut. Troy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1# Siblas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Siblas misses with a low kick as Troy jumps back. Siblas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Troy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A left lands for Troy. Siblas throws an overhand right that lands on Troy's shoulder, as Troy tries to avoid the shot. A swing and a miss from Siblas. Troy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Troy throws a leg kick that is checked and Siblas counters with a good low kick that Troy was not able to check. Siblas punishes Troy's body with a nice straight punch. Siblas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Troy. Siblas does a little dance to reset his feet. Siblas misses with a jab to the body
and Troy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Siblas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Troy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Siblas is looking to chop away at Troy's legs. Siblas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Troy. Troy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Troy there as he acknowledges the shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Troy clinches with his opponent.
Troy keeps control of Siblas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Siblas keeps control of Troy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Troy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Troy swings widly with a right hand
and Siblas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Siblas dodges the punch combination from Troy.
Troy moves away from the strike by Siblas. Troy throws a low kick but Siblas avoids it.#T3# Troy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Troy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siblas manages to avoid it. Siblas throws a body punch but Troy moves out of range. Troy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Troy lands with a nice body punch. Siblas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Troy responds with a good body kick, but Siblas manages to step out the way in time. Troy takes one to the chin there. Troy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Siblas. That one must have hurt. Siblas lands an overhand right. Siblas throws a leg kick but Troy checks it. Siblas throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Troy to counter with a crisp jab. Troy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Troy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Siblas. Siblas misses with a low kick. #T4# Troy cracks Siblas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A big right from Siblas misses. Siblas blocks a low kick nicely. Troy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Siblas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Troy counters with a straight right hand. Troy's corner calls for a 1-2. Troy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Troy moves out of range of the strikes. Troy misses with a looping left. Siblas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Troy. Troy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. A low kick from Siblas is predictable there and Troy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Troy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Siblas can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Troy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hektor Troy will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Hektor Troy's cut. That's time! Siblas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Siblas, right into the meat.
Siblas misses the shot to the body. Troy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siblas. Siblas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Troy.
Siblas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Troy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Troy checks the leg kick. Troy wants to counter the offense by Siblas and move into the clinch position. Troy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Siblas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Troy throws an off balance right hand
and Troy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Troy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from Troy. Siblas does a little dance to reset his feet. Troy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siblas. It seemed like Troy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Troy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Siblas on the side of the head.#T1# Troy darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Troy throws a right hand that misses
and Siblas counters with a straight right hand. Troy throws a leg kick that is checked and Siblas counters with a nice leg kick. Siblas misses with a wild body shot. Troy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Siblas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Siblas looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Siblas just misses with a punch to the body.
Troy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siblas was well out of range. Poor timing from Troy. Siblas misses with an uppercut. Troy saw that one coming. Troy cracks Siblas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Siblas throws a nice inside leg kick. Troy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siblas. Siblas staying out of range there. Tony Siblas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Troy misses with a hook. Siblas ducked under it nicely. Troy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Siblas misses the shot to the body. Jab by Siblas. Troy checks a leg kick. Siblas checks a leg kick nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Troy clobbers Siblas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Troy connects with a crisp jab. Troy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2# Siblas is rocked! Siblas misses with a body shot.
Troy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Siblas throws a leg kick and Troy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A nice inside leg kick there by Troy. That's going to slow Siblas down. #T3# Siblas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Troy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Troy with a nice cross. Siblas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Siblas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Siblas moves in looking to clinch but Troy pushes him off. Siblas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Troy. Siblas seems to have got his legs back now. Siblas throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Troy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Troy scores with a jab to the head.
Siblas ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Troy wants to land a leg kick but Siblas is out of range. Siblas connects with a jab. Hektor Troy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Troy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4# Siblas throws a leg kick and Troy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Siblas looks to land a left hand but Troy moved out of range nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Donk. Troy catches Siblas right on the button with a cross. Troy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Troy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Siblas loads up on a big right hand but Troy slips the punch. Siblas misses the jab. Troy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Siblas throws a leg kick that is checked and Troy counters with a stiff right hand. A big left from Troy misses. Troy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Siblas is out of range. Siblas misses with a body punch
and Troy counters with a nice uppercut. Siblas misses with a lunging right hand
and Troy counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Hektor Troy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Troy 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hektor Troy! A less than humble Hektor Troy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
GAMMA#615 Belliveau v Steam
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Some bone on bone action there as Dijkstra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A left lands for Dijkstra. Dijkstra connects with an inside leg kick. Siblas lands with an uppercut that bounces Dijkstra off the cage and back into range.#CUT# It looks like Omar Dijkstra has been cut. Dijkstra misses with a low kick. Dijkstra throws a chopping leg kick but Siblas manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Dijkstra blocks a low kick nicely. Tony Siblas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dijkstra throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Siblas.#CL2# Dijkstra clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Siblas.
#BC2# Dijkstra manages to break the clinch.
Dijkstra wants to clinch. Siblas avoids the head kick by Dijkstra.
Siblas connects with a leg kick. Dijkstra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Siblas ducks under a wild hook from Dijkstra. Siblas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dijkstra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Siblas defends it well.#T1# Dijkstra throws a hook to the side of Siblas's head but Siblas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dijkstra throws a quick inside leg kick. Tony Siblas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dijkstra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Siblas looks to throw the jab but Dijkstra is out of range. Siblas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dijkstra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Siblas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Dijkstra just misses with a punch to the body.
Dijkstra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Siblas looks to land a right hand but Dijkstra moved out of range. Good work by Siblas as he checks the leg kick. A quick step to the side and Siblas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Dijkstra misses with a double jab.
Siblas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Siblas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Siblas connects with a right hand. Dijkstra shakes it off. Siblas throws the left hand but Dijkstra avoids the punch easily. Dijkstra checks a leg kick. Siblas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dijkstra. #T2##TD2# Dijkstra closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dijkstra lands in his opponent's guard. 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! Dijkstra slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2# Dijkstra is looking for a kimura but Siblas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dijkstra to get the leverage. #SUB2# Dijkstra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Siblas is looking to control Dijkstra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siblas avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Dijkstra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Siblas sees it coming and defends easily.#T3# Siblas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Dijkstra stalling away here and it's allowed Siblas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Dijkstra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dijkstra with a flurry of punches that miss. Dijkstra wants to control from the top but Siblas keeps moving. Siblas trying to control the position.
Dijkstra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Dijkstra wants to control from the top but Siblas keeps moving. Dijkstra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siblas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Dijkstra throws an elbow that misses. Siblas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dijkstra's guard. Nice move by Siblas!#REVR# Dijkstra wants to sweep but no luck. Dijkstra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Dijkstra is trying to keep Siblas in close.
Siblas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2# Dijkstra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Dijkstra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Dijkstra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Siblas passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra dominated that round. The cut man is working on Omar Dijkstra's cut. That's time! Siblas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Siblas looks to throw the jab but Dijkstra is out of range. Dijkstra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Siblas is able to avoid easily. Siblas motions for Dijkstra to come forward. Siblas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Siblas blocks a head kick by Dijkstra.
Siblas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A lazy left from Dijkstra finds it's target. Siblas misses with a low kick.
Dijkstra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siblas checks a low kick from Dijkstra. Siblas throws a leg kick which misses Dijkstra's front leg but catches the back leg as Dijkstra tries to avoid it. Siblas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Siblas throws a leg kick but Dijkstra sees it coming and moves out of range. Siblas lands with a nice body punch. Siblas misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Dijkstra counters with a nice double leg into side control. Siblas won't be happy with that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dijkstra misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dijkstra tries to advance to mount but Siblas denies him. #T1# Siblas is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Siblas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Dijkstra working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Dijkstra has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Siblas is trying to control Dijkstra's posture but Dijkstra avoids it. #SUB2# Dijkstra goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Siblas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dijkstra's guard! Nice work there by Siblas! Siblas postures up.
Siblas preventing the sweep. Omar Dijkstra has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Dijkstra working for a triangle but Siblas defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Siblas connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2# Dijkstra throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Siblas escapes and throws Dijkstra's legs to the side, diving into side control! Dijkstra manages to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dijkstra wants to improve his position but Siblas is controlling well.
Siblas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3# Siblas wants to control but Dijkstra is keeping him busy. Dijkstra gets full guard. Dijkstra keeping moving, preventing Siblas from controlling successfully. Siblas throwing strikes from guard but Dijkstra blocks nicely. Dijkstra controls Siblas momentarily but Siblas frees himself. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Siblas's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Dijkstra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siblas is one step ahead there. Siblas postures up.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A swing and a miss from Siblas. Dijkstra feints the counter takedown. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dijkstra misses with a looping left. Dijkstra wants to land a leg kick but Siblas is out of range. Dijkstra throws a shot from downtown. Siblas moves away and avoids it. A nice leg kick lands there from Dijkstra. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Omar Dijkstra will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Omar Dijkstra's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Dijkstra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Siblas avoids it really well and circles away. Dijkstra misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Siblas misses the target. Omar Dijkstra seems to be getting the better of the standup. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Siblas.
A leg kick checked by Siblas. Siblas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Siblas throws a jab but it's blocked by Dijkstra. Siblas slips under a jab. Dijkstra throws a leg kick but Siblas moved away. A low kick from Dijkstra is predictable there and Siblas counters with a good, hard body kick but Dijkstra shrugs it off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dijkstra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Siblas's head backwards. Siblas misses with a straight left. Dijkstra needs to keep his hands up - Siblas had a free shot at his head there. Siblas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Siblas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1# Dijkstra feints and then cracks Siblas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Siblas down. Siblas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Good leg kick by Siblas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dijkstra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dijkstra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Siblas. Siblas blocks a jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Dijkstra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD# Siblas drives through with a takedown into guard. Siblas trying to control but Dijkstra is working from the bottom. Dijkstra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siblas is one step ahead there. Siblas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Tony Siblas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Dijkstra wants to improve his position but instead Siblas has moved into half guard.
Siblas stalling. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Siblas connects with a nice short shot to Dijkstra's temple. Dijkstra is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Siblas connects with a nice short shot to Dijkstra's temple. Dijkstra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB2# Dijkstra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dijkstra tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dijkstra is trying to control the position but Siblas postures up. #SUB2# Dijkstra working for a triangle but Siblas defends it easily.
Siblas postures up and lands a big shot to Dijkstra's brow. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Dijkstra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siblas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Dijkstra pushes down on Siblas's leg and manages to get into half guard. Dijkstra working the head and body with strikes. Dijkstra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Dijkstra passes to side control. Siblas parries the strikes from Dijkstra easily there. Dijkstra is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Siblas to escape.
Dijkstra misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2# Dijkstra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight! Tony Siblas showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dijkstra 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Omar Dijkstra! Our winner, Omar Dijkstra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GAMMA#611 Belliveau v Siblas
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1# Siblas 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.
Siblas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Siblas drops his hands momentarily and Belliveau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Belliveau lands a glancing blow to the side of Siblas's head.#ROC# Siblas is rocked! Siblas tried to score with a low kick but Belliveau checks it. Siblas avoids the head kick by Belliveau.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siblas! But no joy. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belliveau, right into the meat.
Belliveau missing with a left hand there. Siblas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Siblas wants to counter with a clinch but Belliveau pushes him away. Siblas misses the shot to the body. Siblas misses with a looping left. Belliveau lands a right hook to the body.
Siblas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Belliveau throws a leg kick which misses Siblas's front leg but catches the back leg as Siblas tries to avoid it. Belliveau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Belliveau avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Belliveau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Belliveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belliveau is looking to land body kicks. Siblas throws a big shot that misses. Belliveau is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Belliveau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Siblas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Belliveau blocks it well. Tony Siblas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Belliveau throws the left hand but Siblas avoids the punch easily. Belliveau connects with a leg kick. Siblas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Siblas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD# Belliveau lands a big head kick that sends Siblas tumbling to the mat! Belliveau takes a step backwards and waves Siblas back to his feet - he wants the finish! Siblas is still on wobbly legs! Can Belliveau finish him?#CUT# It looks like Tony Siblas has been cut. Belliveau scores with a nice body kick.
Siblas looks winded! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Belliveau connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Siblas out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Belliveau! Steve Belliveau retains his middleweight title! A very excited looking Steve Belliveau rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
GAMMA#606 Rutten v Torres
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1# Siblas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Quin. No joy for Siblas on that attempt. Quin lands with an uppercut that bounces Siblas off the cage and back into range. Quin swings for the body but Siblas moves out of range.
Siblas connects with a leg kick. Quin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Siblas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin lands a right hook to the body.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but Siblas slips the punch. Quin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Siblas. Siblas circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Siblas does a little dance to reset his feet. Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siblas.
Siblas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD# and Quin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2# Siblas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Quin manages to break the clinch.
Siblas leaves Quin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Quin misses with a straight right. Siblas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Quin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Siblas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Quin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Siblas defends well and Quin ends up having to push Siblas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Quin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Siblas but Siblas pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Quin scores with a jab to the head.
Quin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID267K) in the buildup to the fight. Tony Siblas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Siblas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Siblas lands a lovely overhand right. Siblas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Siblas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
Quin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Siblas slips under a jab. Quin lands a jab to Siblas's midsection. Siblas misses with a leg kick and Quin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Siblas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Siblas. A big left from Siblas misses. #T2# Quin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siblas. Quin lands a jab to Siblas's midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Quin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Siblas doesn't seem bothered though. The fighters circle momentarily. Quin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Siblas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Siblas throws a looping overhand right but Quin ducks down to avoid it. Quin scores with a hook. Some bone on bone action there as Quin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Siblas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quin under the eye. Quin misses with a body shot.
Siblas looks to throw the jab but Quin is out of range. Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siblas was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin. Good work by Quin as he checks the leg kick. Quin lands an overhand right. Quin scores with a jab. Quin misses with a looping right. Siblas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3##TD# Quin shoots in and bounces Siblas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Quin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Quin is looking to work some ground and pound but Siblas has wrist control. Quin postures up.
Quin won't allow Siblas to sweep him here. Quin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siblas is keeping the position for now. Quin working some strikes from top position. Siblas trying to control the position.
Quin wants to pass the guard but Siblas is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Quin trying to control but Siblas is working from the bottom. Quin 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. Siblas is trying to keep Quin in close.
Quin wants to control from the top but Siblas keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A shot to the body from Siblas misses and Quin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Siblas misses with a looping right. Quin throws a lazy right hand but Siblas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Quin lands with a straight right. Siblas didn't see that one coming. Quin tries to move into range but Siblas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Quin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Siblas on the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Quin throws a series of punches but Siblas moves out of range. Siblas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Quin 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# Siblas blocks a jab. Quin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Quin blocks a low kick nicely. Siblas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Quin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siblas can do to turn this around?#TD# Quin shoots in and bounces Siblas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Siblas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Siblas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quin is looking to sweep but instead, Siblas has passed into half guard.
Siblas thows a huge punch but Quin dodges it nicely.
#T1# Quin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Quin is controlling Siblas's position as best he can from this difficult position. Quin is looking to improve his position.
We've been informed that Siblas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Quin wants to get back to full guard but Siblas has mounted him! Tony Siblas has got the better of the ground game so far. Quin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Siblas.
Siblas avoids the attempt from Quin to control. Siblas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2# Quin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Siblas with a couple of short strikes. Quin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Siblas throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Siblas throws some wild stikes that Quin manages to avoid easily.
Quin is desperately trying to improve his position but Siblas has a good base and remains in mount.#T3# Quin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Quin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Quin wants to sweep but Siblas has passed to side control! Siblas has control of an arm but Quin manages to advance to Siblas's back! Siblas covering up well under a series of strikes from Quin. #SUB# Quin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Quin throwing sloppy strikes. #T4# Quin tries to keep control of the position but Siblas is staying busy. Siblas is trying to remain composed but Quin is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Quin lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Siblas.
#SUB# Quin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Siblas is trying to break free.
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 Matt Quin will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Quin thuds his right hand into Siblas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Matt Quin is winning the standup battle so far. Siblas misses with a wild body shot. Siblas lands with a right hand. That kick from Siblas tenderised Quin's leg. Quin is trying to keep his angry face on. Siblas misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Quin counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2# Siblas kicks Quin off and gets to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Quin misses with a wild body shot. Quin lands a jab. Quin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siblas in his tracks. Siblas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Siblas misses with a right hand and Quin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jab from Quin. Siblas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.#T1# Quin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Quin is looking to counter punch. Quin misses with an uppercut. Siblas saw that one coming. A punch lands to the side of Quin 's head but he takes it in his stride. Quin misses with a lunging right hand
and Siblas counters with a leg kick. Quin throws a poor cross that misses
and Siblas counters with a straight right hand. Siblas swings for the body but Quin moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Siblas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Quin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Siblas connects with a leg kick. Quin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Quin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Siblas looks to land a left hand but Quin moved out of range nicely. No joy there for Quin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siblas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siblas throws a big shot that misses. Good standup being displayed there by Siblas as he connects with a hook. Siblas throws a body shot but no joy. Tony Siblas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Siblas wants to clinch up but Quin keeps it at a distance. Quin misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Siblas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Siblas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Siblas.
Quin misses with a body shot.
Siblas avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Quin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Quin lands a head shot. Quin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Siblas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Quin misses the jab. Quin catches Siblas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Siblas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Siblas does a little dance to reset his feet. Siblas lands a glancing blow to the side of Quin's head. Nice defenses there by Siblas. Siblas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Quin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Siblas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Siblas misses with a straight right. Siblas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Quin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Siblas scores with the left hand. Quin knows he should have avoided that one. Quin gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Siblas gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Siblas! Tony Siblas tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
GAMMA#600 Torres v Bryant
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1# Siblas blocks a head kick by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore pushing out the jab but it's not landing. BatzCastelmore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Siblas throws a body shot but no joy. Siblas throws a sloppy head kick and BatzCastelmore moves out of range easily. BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Siblas throws a counter high kick but BatzCastelmore was just alert enough to avoid it. Nice cross by Siblas.#CUT# It looks like Charles BatzCastelmore has been cut. Siblas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and BatzCastelmore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. BatzCastelmore lands a really nice looking cross but Siblas seems unphased.
BatzCastelmore thuds his right hand into Siblas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Siblas just misses with a punch to the body.
BatzCastelmore misses with a low kick. Siblas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BatzCastelmore was well out of range. Poor timing from Siblas. BatzCastelmore shapes to counter with a head kick. A lazy left from Siblas finds it's target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Siblas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. BatzCastelmore misses with a kick to the body and Siblas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Siblas scores with a hook to the body. BatzCastelmore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. BatzCastelmore lands a nice looking body kick.#T1# A punch lands to the side of BatzCastelmore 's head but he takes it in his stride. Siblas misses with a hook. BatzCastelmore ducked under it nicely. Siblas throws a body punch but BatzCastelmore moves out of range. Siblas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siblas half committed to a counter leg kick. BatzCastelmore moves out of range of the strikes. BatzCastelmore scoring well with a low kick there.
BatzCastelmore is looking to clinch but Siblas is avoiding it.
BatzCastelmore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. BatzCastelmore throws a looping overhand right but Siblas ducks down to avoid it. BatzCastelmore misses with a two punch combination.
Good leg kick by BatzCastelmore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Siblas connects with a body shot that sends BatzCastelmore's belly button to the back. BatzCastelmore has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. BatzCastelmore throws a front kick that sends Siblas stumbling back into the cage.#CL2# BatzCastelmore drives through and clinches with Siblas against the cage.
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! Siblas lands a nice knee to the body. Siblas pushes BatzCastelmore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Siblas managing to block the knees to the body from BatzCastelmore.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Siblas.#T2# BatzCastelmore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siblas.
BatzCastelmore tries to throw a body punch but Siblas avoids it by throwing BatzCastelmore back against the cage. BatzCastelmore tries to land knees in the clinch but Siblas avoids the damage to the body. Siblas lands a knee to the body.
BatzCastelmore looks winded!#BC# Siblas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Siblas. That's going to slow BatzCastelmore down. Siblas throws a body shot but no joy. BatzCastelmore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Siblas checks a leg kick. Siblas jabs BatzCastelmore to the body, keeping him at a distance. BatzCastelmore swings widly with a right hand
and Siblas counters with a nice low kick that buckles BatzCastelmore's knee momentarily. Siblas misses with a body shot.
BatzCastelmore lands with a nice combination. Siblas backs away looking to recover. Siblas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Siblas.
BatzCastelmore throws a shot from downtown. Siblas moves away and avoids it. BatzCastelmore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3# BatzCastelmore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Siblas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Siblas swings for the body but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
Charles BatzCastelmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. BatzCastelmore scores with a spinning back kick! BatzCastelmore misses with a wild combination.
BatzCastelmore ducks under a wild hook from Siblas. Siblas misses with a body shot.
A big left from BatzCastelmore misses. Siblas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. BatzCastelmore throws a chopping leg kick but Siblas manages to avoid taking any serious damage. BatzCastelmore's coach down at Fight Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on BatzCastelmore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. BatzCastelmore throws a low kick but Siblas moves out of range easily. BatzCastelmore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siblas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Siblas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. BatzCastelmore defending well as Siblas loads up on a big left hand. BatzCastelmore replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Siblas blocks it well. Siblas takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4# Siblas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Siblas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. BatzCastelmore throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A clash of legs there as BatzCastelmore blocks the low kick. BatzCastelmore throws a wild body kick that Siblas sees coming a mile off. BatzCastelmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
BatzCastelmore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Siblas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BatzCastelmore manages to avoid it. BatzCastelmore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siblas.
Siblas keeps BatzCastelmore at a distance using the push kick. The crowd cheers as Siblas lands an impressive looking overhand right. BatzCastelmore doesn't seem phased though. BatzCastelmore avoids the body shot from Siblas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Siblas lands a really nice looking cross but BatzCastelmore seems unphased.
BatzCastelmore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siblas was well out of range. Poor timing from BatzCastelmore. The fighters circling - Siblas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. BatzCastelmore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. 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 Tony Siblas will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Charles BatzCastelmore's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# BatzCastelmore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from BatzCastelmore. BatzCastelmore throws a hook but Siblas avoids it easily. BatzCastelmore takes a body punch but keeps moving. Siblas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. BatzCastelmore throws a hook but Siblas blocks it. Siblas attempts a counter takedown but BatzCastelmore avoids it well and moves away. BatzCastelmore lands a nice shot that snaps Siblas's head back.
Siblas looks to land a left hand but BatzCastelmore moved out of range nicely. BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick and BatzCastelmore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Siblas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#KD# Siblas cracks BatzCastelmore with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Siblas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning BatzCastelmore to stand back up! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Siblas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siblas moves out of range of the body kick from BatzCastelmore.
A slapping leg kick lands for BatzCastelmore.
Siblas avoids the head kick by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook. Siblas ducked under it nicely. Siblas throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1# Siblas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and BatzCastelmore is able to avoid easily. Siblas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from BatzCastelmore. BatzCastelmore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Siblas cracks BatzCastelmore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT# That has opened up Charles BatzCastelmore's cut even more. A head kick misses from BatzCastelmore. BatzCastelmore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Siblas is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Siblas shuts the power down on BatzCastelmore. Lights out, game over! Siblas is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Siblas! Tony Siblas 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. Charles BatzCastelmore was interviewed post fight and said 'Merde!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#595 Prado v Yount
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1# Siblas slips a straight right by Baker. Siblas looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range. Baker checks a leg kick. Baker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siblas in his tracks. Siblas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Siblas misses with a straight left. Siblas moves out of range of the leg kick from Baker. Baker checks a leg kick nicely. Baker tries to clinch up#KD2# and Siblas counters with a crisp one two that drops Baker! Siblas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Baker to his feet! Baker is in big trouble! Siblas jabbing away but nothing is landing. Baker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Siblas tries a quick counter leg kick but Baker is wise to it.#T1# Baker works the jab nicely. Baker tries to clinch up.#KD2# Siblas cracks Baker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Siblas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Baker to stand back up!#ROC2# Baker is rocked! Siblas throws a right and a left that both miss. It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Siblas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Baker cracks Siblas with a good jab. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Baker closes the distance and clinches. Siblas avoiding damage.
I was talking to Baker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siblas blocks an uppercut.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker working aggressively here.
A short right from Siblas on the inside. Baker prevents Siblas from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Siblas breaks the clinch.
#T2##CL# Baker rushes Siblas and presses him up against the cage. Siblas can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker. Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Siblas avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage. Baker lands an uppercut. Baker throws a head punch that misses. Siblas can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siblas. A short uppercut from Siblas. Siblas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Siblas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. An inside leg kick lands from Baker. Siblas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker tries to clinch but Siblas moves out of range. Tony Siblas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Siblas misses with a jab to the body
#CL# and Baker counters by moving into the clinch. Siblas working hard to break the clinch.#T3# Siblas working aggressively here.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Siblas. Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Siblas.
Siblas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siblas'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. Siblas digs a right hand into Baker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baker's gas tank. Baker misses with some punches.
Baker digs a right hand into Siblas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Siblas's gas tank. #BC2# Siblas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nice body kick there by Baker. Siblas throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely. Siblas misses with a looping left. Baker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Baker throws a sloppy body shot
letting Siblas counter with a right hand. Siblas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Baker takes a step back to recover. Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4# Baker tests Siblas's chin there with a solid looking shot. A shot to the liver by Siblas. Beautiful body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big left from Siblas misses. Baker lands with a nice combination. Siblas backs away looking to recover. Siblas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baker. As Siblas tries to get set, Baker tries to push him back and clinch up but Siblas manages to avoid the attempt. Baker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Baker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baker tries to clinch but fails miserably and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Baker closes the distance and clinches. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Baker working aggressively here.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch. Siblas lands a hook to the side of the head. Baker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Siblas wants to break free but Baker has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Siblas will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Baker ducks under a wild hook from Siblas. Baker tries to counter by clinching up but Siblas breaks away and moves out of range. Siblas misses with a hook. Baker scores with a jab. Siblas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siblas circles away quickly and effectively. Siblas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL# Baker instigates a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker. A left hand lands to the body for Baker.
#BC2# Siblas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Siblas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baker's guard. Baker trying to control the position.
Baker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Siblas preventing the sweep. #T1# Baker has his hands on Siblas's head, controlling the position. Baker 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.#SU2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Siblas gets to his feet - Baker follows without any prompting. Siblas lands a jab to Baker's midsection. Baker tries to clinch there but Siblas circles away.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Siblas misses the jab.#T2# Siblas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baker is out of range and Siblas settles back down. Siblas scores with a hook to the body. Baker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nice straight punches there by Baker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baker. Siblas getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A jab lands there for Baker. Siblas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Siblas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Baker moves out of range of the body kick. Siblas just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Siblas. Baker misses with a kick to the body.
Baker avoids the body shot from Siblas.
#T3# Baker tries to clinch #KD2# and Siblas counters with a crisp right hand that drops Baker! Siblas lets Baker back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Siblas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baker. Baker throws a wild body kick that Siblas sees coming a mile off. A solid body kick from Siblas. Baker gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Siblas gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Siblas! After the fight, Tony Siblas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. The defeated Humphrey Baker had this to say: 'If I cant kick ur ass...my momma can !'.
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Event:
GAMMA#589 Prado v Barca
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1# Nice uppercut lands for Siblas. That snapped Voller's head back.
Voller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voller throws out a counter right but Siblas avoids it with no problem. Voller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Voller blocks the body kick.
Siblas moves away from the strike by Voller. Siblas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Voller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Siblas misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Voller closes the distance and pushes Siblas back into the cage. A short right from Siblas. A right hook to the body lands for Voller.
Voller misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Voller. #CUT2# It looks like Tony Siblas has been cut. Voller throws a punch but it's blocked by Siblas. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short right from Voller on the inside. Voller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Siblas misses with a hook from the clinch. Voller tries to throw a body punch but Siblas avoids it by throwing Voller back against the cage. Siblas swings wildly with an uppercut but Voller uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Siblas struggles to land a body shot inside as Voller controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Voller.
Siblas blocks an elbow strike. Siblas dodges an elbow strike from Voller.
Siblas takes an elbow to the temple. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siblas. Siblas lands a hook that snaps the head of Voller backwards. Siblas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Voller.
A short body shot lands from Voller as the two fighters clinch.
Voller gets through Siblas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Siblas. Voller lands with a right to the head. Siblas misses with some punches.
Voller struggles to land a body shot inside as Siblas controls his hands.
Voller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Voller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2# Siblas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voller's elbow. Siblas struggles to land a body shot inside as Voller controls his hands.
Voller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Voller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Siblas dodges an elbow strike from Voller.
Voller lands with a short head shot on the inside. Voller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Voller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siblas lands a nice shot to the body. Voller misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siblas. Voller lands an uppercut. Siblas lands with a right to the head. Voller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voller lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3# A short right from Voller. Siblas struggles to land a body shot inside as Voller controls his hands.
Voller looks to throw an elbow but misses. Siblas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voller lands a hook to the side of the head. Voller throws a head punch that misses. Voller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Siblas. Siblas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Voller up against the cage. Siblas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voller's elbow. Voller misses with the head strike.
Siblas misses with a punch to the body.
Voller working some nice short punches in the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Siblas. Siblas misses with some punches.
Voller misses with an elbow over the top. Voller pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4# Siblas taking a breather. Voller lands an elbow that stopped Siblas in his tracks for a moment. Siblas avoids a wild elbow strike from Voller. Siblas working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Siblas scores with a shoulder strike. Siblas blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Voller. Voller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Voller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voller struggles to land a body shot inside as Siblas controls his hands.
Siblas misses with the head strike.
Voller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Voller lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A short uppercut from Voller. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Voller dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tony Siblas's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Siblas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lars Voller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Voller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2# Siblas is rocked! Siblas gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Voller points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Siblas wakes up just in time to hear Voller thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lars Voller! An out of breath and clearly excited Lars Voller thanked Machine Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
GAMMA#580 McTearson v Krystian
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1# Siblas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Richards can pounce on him.
Siblas misses with a looping right. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Richards.
Siblas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Richards is out of range. Richards checks a leg kick. Richards scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Richards finds it's way through Siblas's defenses. Richards checks a leg kick. Richards getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Siblas throws a body shot but no joy. Siblas throws a jab but it's blocked by Richards. Richards is looking to counter with a body kick. Siblas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Siblas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A big left from Siblas misses. Siblas takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Siblas lands with an overhand left. Siblas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richards throws out the jab. Siblas misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming. Siblas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Richards looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Richards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1# Siblas throws a low kick, looking for Richards's leg but Richards calmly moves out of range. Nice shot by Siblas. Richards moves out of range as Siblas strikes. Siblas takes one to the side of the head.
Siblas moves away from the strike by Richards. Richards is looking to land body kicks. Siblas just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Siblas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A looping hook to the body misses from Siblas. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Richards.
Richards thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Siblas if he has to take too many more of those.
Siblas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Richards. Siblas misses the jab. Siblas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Richards is able to avoid easily. Richards scores with a jab. Siblas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Siblas throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Richards connects with an inside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Richards catches Siblas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2# Siblas throws an overhand right that lands on Richards's shoulder, as Richards tries to avoid the shot. Siblas moves out of range of the body kick from Richards.
Siblas flicks out a counter leg kick but Richards steps away. Siblas's corner calls for a 1-2. Siblas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Siblas throws a jab but it's blocked by Richards. Siblas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Richards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Richards throws a hook but Siblas avoids it easily. Richards lands with a nice body kick. Siblas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Richards scores with a jab. Siblas throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Siblas throws a big shot that misses. Richards quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Siblas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away. It appears Richards was looking to counter with a kick there. Richards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Richards scores with a spinning back kick! Siblas throws a solid leg kick but Richards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Siblas. Richards throws a jab when Siblas was well out of range. Siblas misses with a straight left. An attempted straight right counter from Richards misses the target. A low kick from Siblas misses and Richards counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Siblas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Richards. Richards obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3# The crowd cheers as Siblas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richards doesn't seem phased though. Richards lands with a kick to the ribs.
Richards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Siblas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Donk. Siblas catches Richards right on the button with a cross. Siblas throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Richards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Siblas. That did some damage! Richards lands with a right hand. Siblas lands with a nice body punch. Richards throws a nice inside leg kick. Richards motions for Siblas to come forward. Richards throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Richards misses with a body kick. Richards throws a body shot but no joy. Richards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Richards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Siblas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Richards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siblas.
Siblas throws a nice looking combination but Richards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Richards is looking to counter with a body kick. Richards throws a chopping leg kick but Siblas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4# Richards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Siblas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Siblas throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Richards scores with a decent looking hook. Richards lands a nice shot that snaps Siblas's head back.
Richards works the jab nicely. Richards misses with a body shot.
Siblas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Richards is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A slow jab from Siblas misses its intended target. Richards lands with a shot to the body. Siblas blocks a low kick nicely. Siblas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Siblas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Richards finds it's way through Siblas's defenses. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Siblas checks a leg kick. Siblas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards. Siblas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
Siblas scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Siblas jabbing away but nothing is landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viv Richards dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A slapping leg kick lands for Richards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richards. Siblas throws a looping overhand right but Richards ducks down to avoid it. Richards swings for the body but Siblas moves out of range.
Siblas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Richards. Richards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Siblas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away. Siblas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Siblas lands a head shot. Siblas blocks the body kick.
Viv Richards is winning the standup battle so far. A punch lands to the side of Richards 's head but he takes it in his stride. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richards walks into a left hand. Siblas checks a low kick from Richards. Richards moves out of range as Siblas strikes. Richards lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Richards feints and then cracks Siblas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Siblas down. A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Siblas does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Richards finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Siblas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Good work by Siblas as he checks the leg kick. Siblas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Richards. Richards misses with a low kick. Richards fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Siblas is out of range. Richards connects with a body shot. Siblas misses the shot to the body. Siblas throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Siblas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Richards has got the better of the exchanges. A shot to the liver by Siblas. Beautiful body shot. Richards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Richards looks for the body kick but Siblas saw that one coming. Siblas throws out a powerful jab. Siblas throws a shot from downtown. Richards moves away and avoids it. Richards throws a leg kick and Siblas counters with a nice leg kick. Richards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Siblas. Siblas misses with a looping left. Richards is looking for a counter combo. Siblas scores with a jab to the jaw. Siblas throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.#T2# Richards misses with a straight right. Siblas throws a leg kick but Richards sees it coming and moves out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Siblas checks the leg kick. Siblas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Richards. Richards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richards throws a nice outside leg kick. Richards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Siblas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Richards. Richards checks a leg kick. Richards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Richards swings away with a leg kick that misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Richards lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Siblas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Siblas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A slapping body kick lands there for Richards. Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siblas punishes Richards's body with a nice straight punch. Richards throws a low kick, looking for Siblas's leg but Siblas calmly moves out of range. Siblas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Siblas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3# Richards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Richards throws out a leg kick but Siblas moves out of range and Richards only half commits. Richards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Siblas throws out the jab. Richards is looking to score with low kicks. Siblas misses with an uppercut
and Richards counters with a stiff right hand. Siblas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A nice inside leg kick there by Richards. That's going to slow Siblas down. Richards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siblas can do to turn this around? Siblas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Richards throws a body shot but no joy. Donk. Richards catches Siblas right on the button with a cross. Richards throws a body shot but no joy. A little jabbing left from Siblas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Siblas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Richards checks a low kick from Siblas. Richards dodges the punch combination from Siblas.
Siblas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.#T4# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Richards.
Some bone on bone action there as Richards checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Richards defending well as Siblas loads up on a big left hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice leg kick lands there from Richards. Siblas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Richards clobbers Siblas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Richards avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Richards is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Siblas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Richards lunges at Siblas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Siblas's hand. Richards scores with a jab to the jaw. Siblas misses with a looping right. Siblas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Siblas digs a good body shot into Richards's ribs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Richards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Siblas's sensitive parts. Siblas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richards. Siblas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Siblas lunges at Richards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Richards's hand. 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 Viv Richards will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Siblas checks a low kick from Richards. Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siblas moves away. Richards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. It seemed like Siblas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Richards ducks under a wild hook from Siblas. A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Siblas does a little dance to reset his feet. Richards pushes Siblas away with a front kick. Richards with a hook. Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siblas was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards. Siblas throws out a token jab with nothing on it. An attempted straight right counter from Richards misses the target. Richards lands a head kick!
Siblas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away. A little feinted left hand from Richards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nice straight punches there by Siblas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Siblas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Siblas misses with a hook. Richards throws a quick counter kick to the body but Siblas avoids it. A head kick misses from Richards. Richards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Richards throws a low kick but Siblas moves out of range easily. Richards blocks a jab. Richards feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1# Siblas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Richards. Richards obviously looking to wear him down.
Siblas throws the left hand but Richards avoids the punch easily. Richards slips a straight right by Siblas. Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Siblas moves out of range easily. Richards misses with a body kick. Siblas ducks under a wild hook from Richards. The fighters circling - Siblas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Richards tries to move into range but Siblas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Siblas connects with a right hand. Richards shakes it off. An inside leg kick from Siblas misses. Siblas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Richards checks a low kick from Siblas. Richards throws a leg kick which misses Siblas's front leg but catches the back leg as Siblas tries to avoid it. Siblas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richards moves out of range and avoids them all easily. An inside leg kick from Richards misses. A big right from Siblas misses. A swing and a miss from Richards. Siblas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Tony Siblas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Richards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Siblas. That did some damage! This has been an exciting period of action! Richards checks a leg kick. A quick step to the side and Richards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Siblas tries to move into range but Richards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Siblas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Richards counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Siblas thinking. Richards defending well as Siblas loads up on a big left hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Siblas. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet. Siblas throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily. Siblas swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Richards throws a quick counter kick to the body but Siblas avoids it. Richards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Siblas. Siblas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Richards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Richards lands a head shot. Siblas just misses with a punch to the body.
Siblas throws a leg kick and Richards counters with an outside leg kick.
Siblas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Siblas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Richards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Richards throws a front kick aimed at Siblas's knee but Siblas avoids it well. #T3# Siblas throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Siblas looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range. Richards throws a leg kick but Siblas checks it. Siblas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Siblas misses with a looping right. Richards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Richards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Siblas's calf. Richards moves out of range as Siblas strikes. Richards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Siblas lands a nice hook to Richards's body. Richards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Siblas takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses. Richards throws a nice outside leg kick. Siblas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Richards lands a nice looking body shot.
Siblas throws out a loose jab but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it. Richards misses with a wild body shot. Viv Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Siblas misses the jab. Richards lands with a hook. Siblas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice uppercut there from Richards. Nice shot by Siblas. Siblas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Richards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A slapping body kick lands there for Richards. Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siblas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Siblas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it. Siblas cracks Richards with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Siblas throws a leg kick but Richards moved away. Richards takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Richards with a hook. Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siblas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Richards. Richards misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Tony Siblas. Well Richards 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viv Richards! A very excited looking Viv Richards made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GAMMA#576 Beloff v Murphy
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1# Shaw scores with a head kick. Siblas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Siblas misses with a body shot.
Shaw swings for the body but Siblas moves out of range.
Shaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Siblas finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaw's head. Siblas with a nice cross. Siblas throws a leg kick but Shaw checks it. Siblas cracks Shaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Siblas drops his hands momentarily and Shaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Shaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaw. Siblas checks a leg kick nicely. Siblas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shaw on the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shaw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Shaw 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. Siblas throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Shaw throws a head kick but Siblas moves out of range.
Siblas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Siblas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Siblas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shaw checks it well. It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Siblas throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Siblas tries to score with a low kick but Shaw moves his leg out of the way. Siblas misses with a hook. Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from Siblas. Shaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Siblas momentarily.
Siblas misses with a straight right. It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A jab from Siblas does it's job there. Shaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shaw misses with an uppercut. Siblas saw that one coming. Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siblas. Siblas connects with an inside leg kick. Siblas jabs at Shaw's body. Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Siblas. Shaw scores with a head kick.
We've been informed that Shaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Siblas misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely. 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! Siblas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand. Siblas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Siblas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Siblas. Shaw 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.#T2# Shaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Shaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siblas. Siblas takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses. Siblas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Siblas looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range. Siblas takes a kick to the side of the head. Siblas jabs Shaw to the body, keeping him at a distance. Shaw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Siblas's head. Siblas takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses. Siblas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Shaw works Siblas's body with a nice hook. Siblas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away. Siblas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaw. Siblas tried to score with a low kick but Shaw checks it. Siblas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A cross from Siblas lands. Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3# A jab from Siblas misses. A big right from Shaw misses. Siblas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Siblas throws a body shot but no joy. Shaw lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shaw misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Siblas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Siblas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Siblas throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it. A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target. Siblas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Shaw takes a body punch but keeps moving. Shaw 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.
Siblas misses with a wild body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Shaw takes a body punch but keeps moving. Shaw lands a jab to the nose.#T4# A head kick misses from Shaw. Siblas loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch. Shaw throws a nice inside leg kick. Shaw connects with a leg kick. Siblas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Shaw tries to land a front kick but Siblas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Shaw misses with a straight left. Shaw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Siblas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand. Siblas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siblas sees it coming and avoids it easily. Siblas throws a leg kick that misses. Shaw looks like he wants to counter punch here. Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Siblas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Siblas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
Siblas misses with a body shot
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. 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 Tony Siblas will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Shaw digs a good body shot into Siblas's ribs. Siblas throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaw. Siblas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siblas blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Shaw scores with a nice right hand.
Shaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Shaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siblas. An inside leg kick lands from Shaw. Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siblas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A leg kick checked by Siblas. Shaw missing with a left hand there. Siblas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Siblas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Siblas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Siblas cracks Shaw with an open hand slap. Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Siblas is just out of range. Siblas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1# Shaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Siblas just misses with a punch to the body.
Tony Siblas is winning the standup battle so far. Shaw thuds his right hand into Siblas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Siblas slips under a jab from Shaw. Siblas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Siblas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw throws a jab when Siblas was well out of range. Siblas drops Shaw with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Shaw! Siblas dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Siblas! In his post fight interview, Tony Siblas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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