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Event:
BFT-481: Bondi Beach Brawl 8
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1# Antolovic misses with an uppercut. Karamyenyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Antolovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Karamyenyan avoided it. A nice inside leg kick there by Antolovic. That's going to slow Karamyenyan down. Antolovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karamyenyan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Antolovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Karamyenyan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Antolovic. Antolovic swinging wildly here.
Karamyenyan looks to land a combination but Antolovic avoids it well. Karamyenyan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Antolovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Antolovic throws a low kick but Karamyenyan moves out of range easily. Karamyenyan throws a head kick but Antolovic moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Antolovic blocks a head kick by Karamyenyan.
Vahan Karamyenyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Karamyenyan looks to land a right hand but Antolovic moved out of range. Karamyenyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antolovic.
Antolovic throws a wild body kick that Karamyenyan sees coming a mile off. Antolovic misses with a head kick.
Antolovic throws a leg kick but Karamyenyan moved away. Andro Antolovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Antolovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Antolovic stuns Karamyenyan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Karamyenyan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2# It looks like Andro Antolovic has been cut. Karamyenyan avoids the body shot from Antolovic.
Karamyenyan takes one on the button. Antolovic throws a front kick aimed at Karamyenyan's knee but Karamyenyan avoids it well. Karamyenyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antolovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Karamyenyan throws a wild body kick that Antolovic sees coming a mile off. Antolovic feinted there with a counter leg kick. Antolovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Antolovic stalks Karamyenyan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Karamyenyan's face. Karamyenyan staggers backwards, shaken. 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! Karamyenyan throws a leg kick but Antolovic sees it coming and moves out of range. Antolovic lands with a hook. Karamyenyan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Karamyenyan throws a leg kick and Antolovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Karamyenyan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Antolovic moves out of range as Karamyenyan throws a body kick.
#T2# Karamyenyan avoids a kick to the body.
Karamyenyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Antolovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Antolovic moves out of range of the body kick. Antolovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Antolovic thumps Karamyenyan with a low kick. Karamyenyan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Antolovic throws out the jab. A big left from Antolovic misses. Antolovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karamyenyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Antolovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karamyenyan is looking to land body kicks. Antolovic throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Karamyenyan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karamyenyan. Karamyenyan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Karamyenyan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Karamyenyan with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3# Antolovic keeping moving, preventing Karamyenyan from controlling successfully. Karamyenyan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Karamyenyan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Karamyenyan lands a couple of elbows. Antolovic is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Antolovic wants to get back to his feet but Karamyenyan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Karamyenyan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Karamyenyan won't allow Antolovic to get back to his feet. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Antolovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Antolovic misses with a leg kick. Antolovic connects with a jab. Jab, jab by Antolovic - just one landing. Karamyenyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Antolovic cracks Karamyenyan with an open hand slap. Antolovic takes a swing at Karamyenyan's ribcage but misses. Karamyenyan blocks a low kick nicely. And Karamyenyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Antolovic pushes his down on his head and steps out. Antolovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karamyenyan's head backwards. Antolovic misses with a leg kick. Antolovic throws a head kick but Karamyenyan moves out of range.
Karamyenyan goes for a double leg but Antolovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Antolovic continues to drive forward. Karamyenyan misses with a body punch
letting Antolovic counter with a right hand. Karamyenyan throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Antolovic to counter with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andro Antolovic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Andro Antolovic's cut. That's time! Antolovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Karamyenyan staying out of range there.#TD2# Karamyenyan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karamyenyan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Antolovic wants to get back to his feet but Karamyenyan drags him back down. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Karamyenyan working the ground and pound from side control.#ES# Antolovic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Karamyenyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antolovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karamyenyan throws out the jab. Karamyenyan lands a head kick. Antolovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Karamyenyan ducks under a wild hook from Antolovic. Karamyenyan lands with a big left! Antolovic is wobbled badly! Karamyenyan comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Antolovic to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vahan Karamyenyan! A relieved looking Vahan Karamyenyan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. The defeated Andro Antolovic had this to say: 'He is the better fighter tonight'.
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Event:
BFT-474: Bondi Beach Brawl 7
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1# Antolovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butikol moves away. Antolovic misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butikol. Antolovic does a little dance to reset his feet. Antolovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. The crowd cheers as Antolovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Butikol doesn't seem phased though. Antolovic is looking to chop away at Butikol's legs. Antolovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Antolovic. Beautiful body shot. Nice shot by Butikol. We've been told by Antolovic's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Butikol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Antolovic. Antolovic slips under a jab. Antolovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Antolovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Butikol should have avoided that one. Butikol looks to throw the jab but Antolovic is out of range. Antolovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Antolovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Butikol thuds a left hand into Antolovic's body. Butikol tries a head kick but it misses.
Butikol throws a leg kick but Antolovic checks it. #T1# Antolovic misses with a low kick. Antolovic slips a jab from Butikol. Butikol drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Butikol misses with a looping left. Antolovic lunges at Butikol with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Butikol's hand. Antolovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butikol. Antolovic takes a swing at Butikol's ribcage but misses. Butikol lands with a nice combination. Antolovic backs away looking to recover. Butikol throws a right and a left that Antolovic avoids nicely. Antolovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butikol was well out of range. Poor timing from Antolovic. Butikol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Antolovic checks a leg kick nicely. A counter left hand to the body from Antolovic misses its target. Antolovic lands a nice hook to Butikol's body. Butikol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Antolovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butikol misses with a looping right.#T2# Butikol misses with a looping left. Butikol throws a head kick that half lands.
Antolovic lands with a right hand. Butikol looks to land a right hand but Antolovic moved out of range. Antolovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Antolovic tries to bum rush Butikol with a series of wild strikes but Butikol uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Butikol has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Antolovic. Antolovic with a body punch. A glancing blow. Antolovic staying out of range there. Antolovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Nice body kick there by Antolovic. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Butikol checks a leg kick. Butikol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Antolovic throws an overhand right that lands on Butikol's shoulder, as Butikol tries to avoid the shot. Butikol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antolovic moves away.#T3# Antolovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Butikol should have avoided that one. Butikol dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Butikol swings for the body but Antolovic moves out of range.
Butikol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Antolovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Butikol's sensitive parts. Butikol throws a shot from downtown. Antolovic moves away and avoids it. Antolovic throws a head kick that misses. Antolovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Butikol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antolovic.
Antolovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Antolovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Butikol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Antolovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Butikol tries to land a front kick but Antolovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Antolovic half committed to a counter leg kick. Antolovic loads up on a big right hand but Butikol slips the punch. Antolovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Butikol's sensitive parts. #T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Butikol just misses with a punch to the body.
Antolovic misses with a kick to the body.
Butikol moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Antolovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Antolovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Antolovic lands with a right hand. Antolovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Good exchange - Antolovic coming out on top. Butikol takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Butikol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butikol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antolovic.
Antolovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Antolovic misses with a double jab.
Butikol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antolovic.
Antolovic lands an overhand right. Butikol buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andro Antolovic dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Butikol misses with a body shot.
Antolovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Antolovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Butikol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Antolovic. Antolovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Butikol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Butikol blocks a head kick by Antolovic.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Butikol crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Antolovic - the referee stops the clock and Butikol gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Antolovic. Butikol manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Butikol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andro Antolovic is winning the standup battle so far. Butikol lets loose with a powerful body kick. Antolovic will feel that in the morning. Antolovic lands a body shot.
Butikol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Butikol jabbing away but nothing is landing. Butikol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antolovic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Antolovic throws a body punch but Butikol moves out of range. Butikol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1# Antolovic tries to land a leg kick but Butikol saw it coming and moves away.
Antolovic moves out of range of the strikes. Butikol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antolovic.
Butikol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Butikol misses with the combination.
Antolovic throws a right and a left that both miss. Butikol blocks a low kick nicely. Butikol moves out of range as Antolovic throws a body kick.
Antolovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antolovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Butikol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Antolovic. Antolovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Antolovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Butikol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antolovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Butikol blocks a head kick by Antolovic.
Antolovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Antolovic moves out of range as Butikol strikes. Antolovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Butikol to score with a decent uppercut. Butikol scores with a body shot.
A jab from Butikol finds it's way through Antolovic's defenses. Butikol circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Antolovic drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Butikol follows Antolovic to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enting Butikol! After winning the bout, Enting Butikol thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, Andro Antolovic stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is the better fighter tonight'.
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Event:
BFT-467: Raekwon vs Kampmann 2
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1# Jab by Antolovic. Antolovic stuffs the takedown. A thudding body kick lands there by Antolovic!
Livingston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Antolovic to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2# Livingston shoots in and bounces Antolovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Antolovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Livingston is in close to Antolovic's body, working some short punches and elbows. Antolovic is looking to stand up but Livingston isn't so interested in that idea. Livingston throws a big right hand that misses. Livingston cracks Antolovic with a solid left hand.#T1# Livingston won't allow Antolovic to get back to his feet. Livingston's corner is telling him to maintain position. Livingston prevents Antolovic from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Antolovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Livingston moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Antolovic just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# Livingston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Antolovic to the mat! Antolovic manages to get full guard. Livingston postures up and lands a big shot to Antolovic's brow. Livingston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Livingston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Livingston is stalling in the full guard. Antolovic wants to stand up but Livingston is controlling him. #T2# Livingston controlling from the top position. Livingston forces his way into half guard. Livingston working the head and body with strikes. Antolovic tries to kick Livingston off but Livingston keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Antolovic is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Livingston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Livingston controlling the pace. Livingston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Livingston slips a nice elbow through Antolovic's hands, connecting with Antolovic's forehead.#T3# Antolovic is looking to escape. Livingston is controlling the pace.
Livingston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Antolovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Antolovic, right into the meat.
Livingston has his takedown stuffed enabling Antolovic to counter with a crisp jab. Antolovic connects with an inside leg kick. Antolovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Antolovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. That kick from Antolovic tenderised Livingston's leg. Livingston is trying to keep his angry face on. Livingston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nice takedown defense from Antolovic. No joy for Livingston on that attempt. Andro Antolovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Livingston.#TD2# Livingston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4# Livingston throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Antolovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Livingston is controlling him. Livingston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Antolovic is keeping the position for now. Livingston distracts Antolovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Livingston won't allow Antolovic to get back to his feet. Livingston throwing strikes but missing. Livingston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Antolovic is looking to stand up but Livingston isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. 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 Andro Antolovic will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Antolovic misses with a head kick.
Livingston goes for a double leg but Antolovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Antolovic continues to drive forward. Nice sprawl there from Antolovic as Livingston shoots in. Antolovic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Antolovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Antolovic lands with a nice body punch. #TD2# Livingston shoots in and gets a takedown into Antolovic's guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Livingston's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Carlos Livingston has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES# Antolovic pushes Livingston off and scrambles back to his feet.
Livingston on the wrong end of a nice hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Antolovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Livingston. Andro Antolovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Livingston. Antolovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Livingston shoots in for a takedown but Antolovic shows good takedown defense. Livingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antolovic looks to land a combination. Livingston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Livingston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Antolovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Livingston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Livingston.#T1# Livingston staying out of range there. Antolovic scores with a jab to the head.
#TD2# Livingston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Livingston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Antolovic's head. Antolovic wants to get back to his feet.
Livingston is nestled in close to Antolovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Antolovic wants to get back to his feet.#T2# The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Livingston not doing much here.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Livingston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Antolovic defending against the ground and pound. Antolovic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Antolovic is not content to let Livingston control the position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Livingston cracks Antolovic with a big elbow. Antolovic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Antolovic is trying to buck Livingston off.#T3# Livingston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Livingston lands an elbow. Livingston throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Antolovic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Livingston asserts his dominance and retains side control. Livingston is looking to take a break and control but Antolovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Livingston throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Livingston misses with the ground and pound. Livingston connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Antolovic some visible discomfort.
#T4# Livingston working the ground and pound but Antolovic is defending the strikes. Livingston working the ground and pound. Livingston lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Antolovic down.
Antolovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Antolovic tries to get out of the position. Livingston misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Antolovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Livingston on the ground. Antolovic is trying to get back to his feet. Livingston is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Antolovic is trying to buck Livingston off. Antolovic is not content to let Livingston control the position. Antolovic is trying to escape the position but Livingston is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andro Antolovic will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Livingston shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Antolovic's guard. Antolovic wants to stand but Livingston is controlling the position. Antolovic is looking to stand back up but Livingston counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Antolovic. Livingston lands strikes from half guard. Livingston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Livingston stalling. Nice strikes from Livingston there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Livingston looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Livingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antolovic keeps working. Antolovic wants to get back to his feet.
#T1# Livingston passes to side control. Livingston landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC2# Antolovic is rocked! Livingston lands a strong strike to the head of Antolovic. That's dazed him! Livingston looking to finish here. Antolovic is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Livingston lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Livingston! After the big win, Carlos Livingston made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. In defeat, Andro Antolovic stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is the better fighter tonight'.
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Event:
BFT-463: Tentheros vs Toro 3
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1# Moreira lands a nice looking body kick. A head kick misses from Antolovic. Moreira defending well as Antolovic loads up on a big left hand. Antolovic throws a combination. Moreira tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Antolovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Antolovic throws a sloppy head kick and Moreira moves out of range easily. Antolovic throws a low kick but Moreira avoids it. A head kick by Moreira misses and Antolovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A looping hook to the body misses from Antolovic. Moreira does a little dance to reset his feet. Moreira throws a low kick but Antolovic avoids it. Moreira avoids a kick to the body.
Moreira misses with a head kick.
Antolovic misses with a kick to the body.
Antolovic is looking to land body kicks. Antolovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moreira's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Moreira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A looping hook to the body misses from Antolovic. Moreira does a little dance to reset his feet. Moreira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1# Antolovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moreira's head backwards. Moreira blocks the body kick.
Antolovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moreira. Moreira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moreira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Antolovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Moreira counters with a good, hard body kick but Antolovic shrugs it off. Antolovic loads up on a big right hand but Moreira slips the punch. Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Antolovic throws a head kick that misses and Moreira counters with a three punch combo that has Antolovic backing up. Antolovic nods at Moreira to acknowledge the strikes. Moreira defending well as Antolovic loads up on a big left hand. A slapping body kick lands there for Moreira.#CL2# Moreira rushes Antolovic and presses him up against the cage. Moreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Antolovic has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moreira lands a hook that snaps the head of Antolovic backwards. Antolovic tries to circle away but Moreira has him pinned against the cage.#T2# Antolovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Moreira tries to work over Antolovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Antolovic avoiding damage.
Antolovic lands a nice elbow. #BC# Antolovic breaks from the clinch.
Moreira misses with a low kick. Moreira throws a combination that misses and Antolovic counters with a nice kick to the body. Moreira moves away from the strike by Antolovic. Moreira steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Moreira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Moreira throws a half hearted mid kick. Antolovic scores with a jab. Moreira darts in trying to clinch and Antolovic counters with a body kick that stops Moreira in his tracks momentarily. Moreira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3# Antolovic cracks the inside of Moreira's front leg. Moreira slips under a jab from Antolovic. Moreira looks to land a left hand but Antolovic moved out of range nicely. Antolovic blocks the body kick.
Antolovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Antolovic tries to land a body kick and Moreira finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Both fighters circling a little - Antolovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Moreira checks the leg kick. Moreira throws a sloppy head kick and Antolovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Antolovic avoids a kick to the body.
Antolovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Antolovic moves out of range as Moreira throws a body kick.
Antolovic scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Moreira. Antolovic fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4# Antolovic throws a right and a left that both miss. Antolovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Antolovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moreira slips under a jab. Moreira throws a sloppy head kick and Antolovic moves out of range easily. Moreira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Antolovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Antolovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moreira's head. Moreira throws a sloppy head kick and Antolovic moves out of range easily. Moreira moves out of range of the body kick from Antolovic.
Antolovic misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Antolovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moreira just manages to avoid it. Moreira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Moreira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moreira misses with a body kick. A quick step to the side and Antolovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andro Antolovic dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Moreira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antolovic. Antolovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Antolovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moreira. Andro Antolovic is winning the standup battle so far. Moreira throws the kick towards the body but Antolovic avoids it. Moreira lets loose with a powerful body kick. Antolovic will feel that in the morning. Moreira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Antolovic slips under a jab from Moreira. Moreira misses with an uppercut. It looked like Antolovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Antolovic tries to land a leg kick but Moreira saw it coming and moves away.
Antolovic connects with an inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Antolovic misses with an uppercut. Moreira saw that one coming. Moreira shapes to counter with a head kick. Antolovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Antolovic tries to score with a low kick but Moreira moves his leg out of the way. Antolovic throws a head kick that misses. #KD2# Moreira lands a big head kick that sends Antolovic tumbling to the mat! Moreira takes a step backwards and waves Antolovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Antolovic is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Andro Antolovic has been cut.#T1# Antolovic misses with a hook. Moreira ducked under it nicely. Oh Antolovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A head kick misses from Antolovic. Moreira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Moreira fakes the body blow, causing Antolovic to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Antolovic goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Vieira Moreira! Daniel Vieira Moreira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. The defeated Andro Antolovic had this to say: 'He is the better fighter tonight'.
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Event:
BFT-457: Martin vs Tentheros
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Peacock throws a looping overhand right but Antolovic ducks down to avoid it. Peacock misses with a hook
enabling Antolovic to counter with a crisp jab. A big right from Peacock misses. Peacock looks to land a right hand but Antolovic moved out of range. Peacock throws a head kick that misses. Antolovic looks to land a combination but Peacock avoids it well. Peacock misses with a straight right. Peacock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Antolovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Antolovic throws a jab when Peacock was well out of range. Antolovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peacock throws out the jab. Peacock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Peacock throws a jab when Antolovic was well out of range. Peacock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Peacock misses with a body shot.
Antolovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A chopping leg kick lands by Antolovic. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Antolovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Antolovic scores with a shot to the body.
#T1# Peacock looks to score with a jab to the body but Antolovic is just out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Antolovic. That snapped Peacock's head back.
Peacock moves out of range of the leg kick from Antolovic. Peacock misses the jab. Antolovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The fighters circling - Peacock throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Peacock throws a hook but Antolovic avoids it easily. Peacock throws a lazy uppercut
and Antolovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Peacock lands a nice shot to the body.
Peacock throws a quick inside leg kick. Antolovic throws a right hand that Peacock ducks under and follows up with a left that Peacock also avoids with ease. Peacock blocks the body kick.
Antolovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peacock.
Peacock throws a hook to the side of Antolovic's head but Antolovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Antolovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Peacock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A clash of legs there as Peacock blocks the low kick.#T2# Peacock throws a head kick but Antolovic moves out of range.
Peacock swats away the attempt to clinch by Antolovic. Peacock misses with a left hand and Antolovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Peacock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Antolovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Antolovic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Antolovic blocks a jab. Peacock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Antolovic tries to clinch up. Peacock misses with a body punch
letting Antolovic counter with a right hand. Peacock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Antolovic. That did some damage! Antolovic lunges at Peacock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peacock's hand. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Peacock checks a leg kick. Antolovic throws a head kick but Peacock moves out of range.
Peacock is looking to counter punch. Peacock blocks a head kick by Antolovic.
Antolovic throws a head kick that misses. A little feinted left hand from Peacock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A looping hook to the body misses from Peacock. Antolovic does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# Antolovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Peacock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Peacock throws the left hand but Antolovic avoids the punch easily. Antolovic checks a leg kick nicely. Peacock moves out of range of the strikes. Peacock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Peacock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A looping hook to the body misses from Peacock. Antolovic does a little dance to reset his feet. Antolovic jabs Peacock right on the nose. Peacock blinks but takes it well. Antolovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peacock throws a jab when Antolovic was well out of range. Peacock throws a shot to the body.
Antolovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peacock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Peacock misses with a hook. Peacock misses with a body shot.
Peacock avoids the head kick by Antolovic.
Peacock half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4# Peacock throws out a loose jab but Antolovic uses good head movement to avoid it. Antolovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Peacock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Antolovic is looking to land body kicks. Antolovic takes a body punch but keeps moving. Antolovic lands with a straight right. Peacock didn't see that one coming. Antolovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Peacock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Antolovic lands a really nice looking cross but Peacock seems unphased.
Peacock misses the jab. Antolovic tries to score with a low kick but Peacock moves his leg out of the way. Peacock throws a nice inside leg kick. Peacock misses with a right hand enabling Antolovic to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Peacock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antolovic moves away. Antolovic takes a shot right to the bread basket. A head kick misses from Antolovic. Antolovic throws a leg kick that is checked and Antolovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andro Antolovic will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Antolovic throws an off balance right hand
and Peacock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Antolovic jabbing away but nothing is landing. Peacock throws a head kick that Antolovic semi-blocks.
Antolovic misses with a low kick.
Antolovic throws a sloppy head kick and Peacock moves out of range easily. Peacock throws a jab but it's blocked by Antolovic. Antolovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Peacock misses with a wild body shot. Peacock throws a head kick that misses. Peacock throws a nice outside leg kick. Peacock throws the left hand but Antolovic avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Antolovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Peacock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice defenses there by Antolovic. Drew Peacock is winning the standup battle so far. Peacock throws a half hearted mid kick. Antolovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peacock avoids the head kick by Antolovic.
Peacock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Antolovic avoids the body shot from Peacock.
Antolovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Peacock is wise to it. Antolovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Antolovic is looking to land body kicks. Peacock misses with a few strikes there.
Antolovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Antolovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Peacock moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAntolovic. A chopping leg kick lands by Antolovic. Antolovic with a nice cross. Peacock scoring well with a low kick there.
Peacock throws a jab when Antolovic was well out of range. A head kick misses from Antolovic. Peacock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2# It looks like Drew Peacock has been cut. Antolovic takes one to the chin there. Antolovic throws a leg kick but Peacock sees it coming and moves out of range. Antolovic is looking to score with low kicks. Peacock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Peacock throws out a loose jab but Antolovic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Peacock throws the kick towards the body but Antolovic avoids it. Antolovic throws a big counter head kick but Peacock avoids it with no problem. 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! Peacock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Peacock misses the shot to the body. Peacock blocks a head kick by Antolovic.
Peacock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Antolovic checks a leg kick. Peacock misses with a kick to the body and Antolovic counters with a three punch combo that has Peacock backing up. Peacock nods at Antolovic to acknowledge the strikes. Antolovic throws a quick inside leg kick. A shot to the liver by Antolovic. Beautiful body shot. Antolovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Peacock throws out a loose jab but Antolovic uses good head movement to avoid it. Antolovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Antolovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Peacock dips to his left and cracks Antolovic with an uppercut! Antolovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Peacock tries to work over Antolovic's front leg with a kick but Antolovic checks it. #T3# Antolovic lands a head kick!
Peacock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antolovic. Peacock misses with a right hand and Antolovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Peacock ducks under a wild hook from Antolovic. Antolovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A jab from Peacock misses. Peacock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peacock avoids the head kick by Antolovic.
Peacock misses with an uppercut. Antolovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Antolovic ducks under a wild hook from Peacock. Antolovic lands with a kick to the temple. Peacock shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Antolovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Antolovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Peacock slips a jab from Antolovic.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Peacock just misses with a punch to the body.
Antolovic thinks about the counter body kick. Antolovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peacock misses with a low kick. Antolovic lands a head shot. Peacock misses with a head kick.
Antolovic only half commits to the counter leg kick. A jab lands there for Peacock. Antolovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Peacock. Peacock throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Antolovic to counter with a crisp jab. Peacock lands a slapping body shot.
Antolovic throws a head kick that Peacock semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Peacock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Antolovic moves out of range of the strikes. It seemed like Antolovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Antolovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Peacock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Peacock throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andro Antolovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Drew Peacock's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Antolovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Antolovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Antolovic throws a head kick that misses. Peacock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Antolovic. Peacock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Antolovic. Peacock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Antolovic lands a jab. Antolovic throws a head kick but Peacock moves out of range.
Antolovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antolovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Antolovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Antolovic lands with a hook. Peacock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Antolovic slips a straight right by Peacock. Peacock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Peacock misses the target. #T1# Antolovic throws a shot from downtown. Peacock moves away and avoids it. A bone on bone clash there as Peacock blocks the leg kick.
As Antolovic looks to move away, Peacock throws a big counter combo but Antolovic just gets out of the way. Antolovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peacock. Antolovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Antolovic misses with a hook. Peacock throws a sloppy head kick and Antolovic moves out of range easily. Antolovic throws a front kick that sends Peacock stumbling back into the cage. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Antolovic. Peacock misses with a head kick.
Peacock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Peacock 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 Antolovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Antolovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Jab by Antolovic. Antolovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Peacock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Antolovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Peacock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Antolovic avoids the head kick by Peacock.
Antolovic thumps Peacock with a low kick. Drew Peacock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Peacock just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Antolovic. Peacock misses with a shot to the body and Antolovic counters with a leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Antolovic lands with a hook. Peacock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Antolovic works over Peacock's head and body with a nice combination. Peacock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antolovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peacock. Antolovic misses with a hook
and Peacock counters with a nice leg kick. Peacock throws a leg kick that is checked and Antolovic counters with a nice uppercut. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Peacock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peacock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antolovic.
Peacock thows a left - swing and a miss! Peacock backing away here, and Antolovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Antolovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antolovic connects with a solid leg kick. #T3# Antolovic defending well as Peacock loads up on a big left hand. A jab from Antolovic misses. Antolovic just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Antolovic blocks the leg kick.
Antolovic swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Antolovic misses with an uppercut. Peacock saw that one coming. Antolovic throws a head kick but Peacock moves out of range.
Peacock misses with a straight left. Jab from Antolovic. Peacock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Peacock needs to keep his hands up - Antolovic had a free shot at his head there. Antolovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peacock.
Antolovic connects with a solid leg kick. #T4# Antolovic keeps Peacock at a distance using the push kick. Nice cross by Peacock. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Peacock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Antolovic takes a shot right to the bread basket. Antolovic connects with a single shot there. Peacock dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Antolovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peacock lands a really nice looking cross but Antolovic seems unphased.
An inside leg kick from Antolovic misses. Peacock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Antolovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Antolovic there as he acknowledges the shot. Peacock throws a leg kick but Antolovic moved away. Andro Antolovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Antolovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Andro Antolovic. Well Antolovic 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andro Antolovic! Andro Antolovic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
BFT-454
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1# Howell throws a right and a left that both miss. Antolovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Antolovic misses with a head kick.
Howell avoids a kick to the body.
Howell with a body punch. A glancing blow. A swing and a miss from Antolovic. Howell moves out of range as Antolovic strikes. Howell staying out of range there. Antolovic throws a head kick that misses. Antolovic walks into a stiff left hand from Howell. Howell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Howell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Antolovic on the side of the head. Howell lands with an uppercut that bounces Antolovic off the cage and back into range. Howell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head kick misses from Antolovic. Howell's corner calls for a 1-2. Howell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Howell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Antolovic, right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Howell. A slow jab from Antolovic misses its intended target. #T1# A swing and a miss from Antolovic. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Howell! But no joy. Howell 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.
Antolovic throws a hook but Howell avoids it easily. Antolovic thows a left - swing and a miss! Howell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Antolovic scores with a hook to the body. Howell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Antolovic walks into a left hand. Antolovic throws a leg kick that is checked and Howell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Antolovic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Howell's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Howell lands with a straight right. Antolovic didn't see that one coming. Antolovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Howell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2# Antolovic is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. and Howell counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Antolovic! He's just covering up as Howell starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Howell! After winning the bout, Josh Howell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, Andro Antolovic stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is the better fighter tonight'.
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Event:
BFT-440: Schooner or Later 5
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1# Antolovic slips a jab from Stevenson. Nice shot lands for Stevenson. Antolovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Antolovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stevenson takes a swing at Antolovic's ribcage but misses. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stevenson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Antolovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stevenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Antolovic counters with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Stevenson finds it's target. Antolovic lands a front kick. A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target. Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Antolovic feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down. Antolovic slips under a jab. Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Stevenson throws a right hand that Antolovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Antolovic also avoids with ease. Antolovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Antolovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Antolovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Antolovic slips a jab from Stevenson. Antolovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT# It looks like Jon Stevenson has been cut. Stevenson misses with a hook. Antolovic throws a half hearted mid kick. Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Antolovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A nice combination there by Stevenson.
Antolovic works Stevenson's body with a nice hook. Antolovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevenson throws a hook but Antolovic avoids it easily. Stevenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jon Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Antolovic connects with a high kick. Antolovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Antolovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Antolovic. Stevenson avoids the head kick by Antolovic.
#T2# Antolovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Antolovic half committed to a counter leg kick. Antolovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Antolovic feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down. Antolovic throws a nice looking combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Antolovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Antolovic throws a lazy head kick and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand. Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Antolovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The crowd cheers as Antolovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stevenson doesn't seem phased though. Stevenson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Antolovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Antolovic momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Antolovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Nice defenses there by Antolovic. Antolovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Stevenson avoided it.#T3# Antolovic throws a leg kick which misses Stevenson's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevenson tries to avoid it. Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Antolovic moved out of range nicely. Antolovic feinted there with a counter leg kick. Antolovic throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson takes one to the chin there. Stevenson throws a combination that misses and Antolovic counters with a flying knee. Nice. Antolovic slips a jab from Stevenson. Nice straight punches there by Stevenson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevenson. Stevenson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. An inside leg kick lands from Antolovic. #CL# Antolovic clinches up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Antolovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antolovic lands with a cross. Stevenson connects with a body shot. Antolovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Antolovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4# Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL# Antolovic clinches with his opponent.
Antolovic has Stevenson pressed against the cage, preventing Stevenson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Antolovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Antolovic is out of range. Antolovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Antolovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stevenson takes one to the chin there. Antolovic throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson takes a swing at Antolovic's ribcage but misses. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Antolovic - that will leave a mark!
Antolovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson misses with a straight right. A jab from Antolovic finds it's way through Stevenson's defenses. Antolovic blocks a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andro Antolovic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jon Stevenson's cut. That's time! Antolovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Antolovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Antolovic's head but Antolovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've been told by Antolovic's head coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Antolovic thumps Stevenson with a low kick. Antolovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson lands a really nice looking cross but Antolovic seems unphased.
Antolovic tries to land a front kick but Stevenson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Antolovic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Antolovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Antolovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Antolovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around? Stevenson throws a combination that misses and Antolovic counters with a slapping leg kick. Antolovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Antolovic looks to land a combination but Stevenson avoids it well. Antolovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stevenson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Antolovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antolovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Antolovic counters with a two punch combo. Antolovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Andro Antolovic is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Antolovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson. Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stevenson walks into a stiff left hand from Antolovic. Stevenson defending well as Antolovic loads up on a big left hand. It seemed like Stevenson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Antolovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevenson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Antolovic. Stevenson scores with the left hand. Antolovic knows he should have avoided that one. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Antolovic.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss. Antolovic slips a straight right by Stevenson.#CL# Antolovic darts in and clinches Stevenson up against the cage. Antolovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stevenson's defenses. Stevenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Antolovic gets underhooks to prevent Stevenson's takedown attempt.
#BC# Antolovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Antolovic moves forwards but Stevenson connects with a nice, crisp jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevenson with a jab.#T2# Nice jab there from Antolovic. Antolovic lands a head kick. Stevenson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A jab from Stevenson does it's job there. Antolovic moves out of range of the strikes. Stevenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson throws a jab when Antolovic was well out of range. Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Stevenson is breathing heavily. Stevenson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Antolovic. Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Antolovic is out of range. Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Antolovic is out of range. Antolovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Antolovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A head kick misses from Antolovic. Stevenson throws a body punch but Antolovic moves out of range. Stevenson blocks a head kick by Antolovic.
#T3# Antolovic swinging wildly here.
Antolovic throws a half hearted mid kick. Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Antolovic moves away and avoids it. Antolovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Antolovic on the wrong end of a nice jab. Antolovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Both fighters circling a little - Antolovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Stevenson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Antolovic counters with a flying knee. Nice. Stevenson scores with a punch to the head. Stevenson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Stevenson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Antolovic is out of range. Antolovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson lands a jab to the head.
#T4# Antolovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Antolovic slips the punch. Stevenson throws a hook but Antolovic blocks it. A big right from Stevenson misses. Antolovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Antolovic with a nice cross. Antolovic scores with a nice right hand.
Stevenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Antolovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab. Antolovic misses with a head kick.
Antolovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Antolovic throws a nice looking combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Stevenson tries to counter with a clinch but Antolovic shakes him off and moves away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Antolovic lands a nice looking body kick. Antolovic lands a front kick. Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Antolovic counters with a leg kick. Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andro Antolovic dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jon Stevenson's cut. That's time! Antolovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Antolovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jon Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Antolovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson. A combination from Antolovic does no damage. Antolovic throws a wild body kick that Stevenson sees coming a mile off. A solid leg kick lands there for Antolovic.
Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antolovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Stevenson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Stevenson with a nice cross. Antolovic throws a quick inside leg kick. Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antolovic.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Antolovic connects with a solid leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Antolovic moves into range and connects with a jab. Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Antolovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Antolovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1# Antolovic throws a right hand that Stevenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevenson also avoids with ease. Antolovic moves out of range of the strikes. Stevenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Antolovic jabs at Stevenson's body. A punch combination from Stevenson misses. Stevenson looks to land a combination but Antolovic avoids it well. Antolovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevenson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Antolovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Antolovic throws a head kick that misses. No joy there for Antolovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Antolovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stevenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nice defenses there by Stevenson. Stevenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2# Antolovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Antolovic does a little dance to reset his feet. Antolovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Sloppy strikes from Stevenson. Those never looked like landing. Stevenson lands a jab to Antolovic's midsection. Nice defenses there by Antolovic. Stevenson misses with a looping left. Stevenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stevenson misses the body punch and Antolovic counters with a nice leg kick. Antolovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stevensons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Antolovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Nice jab there from Antolovic. Antolovic throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Antolovic misses with a double jab
and Stevenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# A left and a right from Stevenson both land. Nice combination. Antolovic scores with a spinning back kick! Antolovic throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Antolovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A kick lands to the mid section there for Antolovic. Stevenson lands a jab. Stevenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Antolovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A punch combination from Stevenson misses. Antolovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Stevenson misses with a hook
and Antolovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stevenson's knee momentarily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Antolovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Stevenson in the body. Antolovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Antolovic scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4# Antolovic cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head. Stevenson lands with a hook. Antolovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Antolovic moves into range and connects with a jab. Antolovic misses with a straight right. Antolovic throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Stevenson misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson swinging wildly here.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antolovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stevenson takes one on the button. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Danga de danga de dang - Stevenson scores with a four punch combination! Antolovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jon Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Andro Antolovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A solid body kick from Antolovic.
And that's the end of the fight! Andro Antolovic showed his dominance in that final round. Well Antolovic 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andro Antolovic! A very excited looking Andro Antolovic 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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