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Event:
UGD 71:Pulkkinen Vs Sole
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Usyk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ap Nudd ducks under a wild hook from Usyk.
Usyk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ap Nudd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usyk.
Ap Nudd scores with a hook to the body. Usyk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Usyk stuns Ap Nudd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Usyk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've been informed that Ap Nudd 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.
Usyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Usyk clinches with his opponent.
Ap Nudd throws a head punch that misses.
Usyk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ap Nudd is keeping busy.
I was talking to Usyk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice elbow from Usyk. #CUT#
It looks like Edern Ap Nudd has been cut.
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!
Ap Nudd misses with a body punch.
Ap Nudd tries a body shot but Usyk blocks it.
Usyk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ap Nudd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ap Nudd taking a breather.
Ap Nudd tries to throw a body punch but Usyk avoids it by throwing Ap Nudd back against the cage. #BC#
Usyk manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Ap Nudd ducks under a wild hook from Usyk.
Ap Nudd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Usyk checks the leg kick.
It looked like Usyk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ap Nudd.
Usyk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Usyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ap Nudd.
Usyk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Usyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Usyk lands a big shot that drops Ap Nudd! Can he finish him?
#ROC#
Ap Nudd is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usyk controlling from the top position.
Ap Nudd looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Usyk stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Usyk moves away from the strike by Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Usyk fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ap Nudd to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ap Nudd looks to clinch but Usyk throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ap Nudd taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Oleksandr Usyk!
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Event:
UGD 64:Wayne Vs Sanchez
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Dykstra is looking to slow Usyk down with leg kicks.
Usyk throws a low kick but Dykstra avoids it.
Dykstra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Dykstra looks to move away, Usyk throws a big counter combo but Dykstra just gets out of the way.
Dykstra misses with a body shot
and Usyk counters with a three punch combo that has Dykstra backing up. Dykstra nods at Usyk to acknowledge the strikes.
Dykstra misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Usyk moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dykstra.
Usyk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Usyk misses with a punch to the body.
Dykstra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Usyk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Doc Dykstra has been cut.
Dykstra takes an elbow to the temple.
Dykstra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Usyk backwards.
I was talking to Usyk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dykstra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dykstra blocks an elbow strike.
Usyk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dykstra misses with the head strike.
Dykstra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Usyk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Usyk landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Usyk lands an elbow that stopped Dykstra in his tracks for a moment.
Dykstra tries to throw a body punch but Usyk avoids it by throwing Dykstra back against the cage.
Dykstra avoids the elbow strike from Usyk, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Usyk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dykstra's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Usyk.
Usyk tries to throw a body punch but Dykstra avoids it by throwing Usyk back against the cage.
Usyk has Dykstra pressed against the cage.
Dykstra avoids the elbow strike from Usyk, against the cage.
Dykstra keeps control of Usyk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Usyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Usyk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dykstra's brow.
Dykstra tries to throw a body punch but Usyk avoids it by throwing Dykstra back against the cage. #BC2#
Dykstra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Usyk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dykstra.
Dykstra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dykstra tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Usyk throws a series of punches but Dykstra avoids them all with ease.
Dykstra was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Usyk throws a head kick that misses.
Usyk tries to clinch but Dykstra moves out of range.
Doc Dykstra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usyk blocks a head kick by Dykstra.
Dykstra misses with a wild body shot.
Usyk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dykstra tries a head kick but it misses.
Dykstra thumps Usyk with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Dykstra throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Dykstra lands a big head kick that sends Usyk tumbling to the mat! Dykstra takes a step backwards and waves Usyk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Usyk is rocked!
Dykstra sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Usyk's defenses. It connects perfectly with Usyk's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doc Dykstra!
During a confident post fight interview, Doc Dykstra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UGD 61:Palmer Vs Usyk
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Usyk takes one on the button.
A shot to the liver by Usyk. Beautiful body shot.
Palmer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Usyk counters with a left and a right that hurts Palmer! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Usyk jumps into full mount!
Usyk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Palmer wants to hold on but Usyk pushes him away.
Usyk content just to control the position here. #SU2#
Usyk gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer thuds his right hand into Usyk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Usyk looks to throw the jab but Palmer is out of range.
Usyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usyk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmer scores with a nice right hand.
Usyk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
A nice combination there by Usyk.
#CUT2#
It looks like Roy Palmer has been cut.
Palmer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oleksandr Usyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usyk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palmer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Usyk throws a leg kick
and Palmer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Palmer misses.
Usyk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Usyk throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Palmer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Palmer catches Usyk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palmer is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Usyk flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Usyk is out cold! Palmer holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Palmer!
Roy Palmer retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Roy Palmer 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:
UGD 57:Sakamoto Vs Sturm
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Usyk wants to clinch.
Oleksandr Usyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buster scores with a nice head shot.
Buster has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Buster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Usyk doesn't seem bothered though.
Usyk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Usyk just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usyk doesn't manage to clinch there - Buster circles away.
Usyk throws a leg kick
and Buster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buster lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've been told by Usyk's head coaches at Russian Top Team Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Buster misses its intended target. #T1#
Buster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Usyk tries to land a body kick
and Buster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buster swings for the body but Usyk moves out of range.
Buster lands a head kick. Usyk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Usyk tries to clinch but Buster moves away
and Buster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usyk doesn't manage to clinch there - Buster circles away.
A combination from Usyk does no damage.
Usyk misses the body punch
and Buster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usyk closes the distance but Buster moves to the side
and Usyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Usyk throws a combination. Buster tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Usyk as he connects with a hook.
Buster ducks under a wild hook from Usyk.
Buster raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Usyk lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oleksandr Usyk!
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Event:
OFC 279: Viceroy vs Wyatt
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Usyk with a jab.
A slow jab from Meida misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Usyk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Usyk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Usyk misses.
Meida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Usyk misses with a right hand
and Meida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Usyk tries to clinch but Meida moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Meida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Usyk tries to clinch
and Meida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meida looks to throw the jab but Usyk is out of range.
Usyk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meida counters with a straight right hand.
Usyk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meida under the eye.#T1#
Usyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usyk misses with a double jab
and Meida counters with a stiff right hand.
Meida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD#
Usyk catches Meida napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Meida to the canvas!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Meida manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Usyk lands an elbow inside that Meida shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Thiago Meida has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Usyk has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Usyk lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Meida is rocked!
Usyk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Usyk lands a body shot.
Meida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meida misses with a punch to the body.
Meida avoids a wild elbow strike from Usyk.
Meida avoids a wild elbow strike from Usyk.
Usyk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meida blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Usyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Usyk misses with an uppercut.
Usyk lands a right hook to the body.
Usyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meida.#KD#
Usyk lands a big shot that drops Meida! Can he finish him?
Meida is still in real trouble! Can Usyk finish him?#ES2#
Meida is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Meida seems to have recovered his senses.
Meida pushes Usyk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Usyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meida takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Usyk tries to work over Meida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Usyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Meida. #T3#
Usyk lands a damaging elbow.
Meida misses with a punch on the inside.
Meida lands a hook that snaps the head of Usyk backwards. #BC#
Usyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usyk misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Meida releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oleksandr Usyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Usyk.
A low kick from Usyk misses
and Meida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usyk misses with a straight right.
Meida checks the leg kick.#KD2#
Meida drops Usyk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Usyk looks back up at him and smiles so Meida waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Usyk is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Usyk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Usyk throws a shot to the body.
Usyk seems to have got his legs back now.
Usyk wants to clinch.#T4#
Meida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Usyk.#CL#
Usyk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Usyk lands an elbow that stopped Meida in his tracks for a moment.
Meida dodges an elbow strike from Usyk.
Meida misses with some punches.
Meida throws a punch but it's blocked by Usyk.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Usyk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meida's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meida throws a head punch that misses.
Usyk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Usyk lands an elbow inside.
Usyk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleksandr Usyk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Meida's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Meida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Usyk.
Meida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meida misses with a lunging right hand
and Usyk counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Meida falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oleksandr Usyk!
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Event:
OFC 274: Shifter vs Coleman II
Date: Apr 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Wyatt looks to throw the jab but Usyk is out of range.
Wyatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usyk was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyatt.
Usyk misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wyatt counter with a right hand.
Usyk moves in looking to clinch but Wyatt pushes him off.
Usyk throws the left hand but Wyatt avoids the punch easily.
Wyatt misses with an uppercut
and Usyk counters with a nice uppercut.
Usyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a body punch but Usyk moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Usyk misses the target.
Usyk slips a jab and a cross from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws out a loose jab but Usyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Usyk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wyatt.
Wyatt with a hook.
Usyk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wyatt swings for the body but Usyk moves out of range.
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!
Usyk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wyatt tests Usyk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Usyk throws an overhand right that lands on Wyatt's shoulder, as Wyatt tries to avoid the shot.
Usyk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wyatt's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Usyk slips a straight right by Wyatt.
A swing and a miss from Wyatt.
Usyk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Usyk tries to close the distance and clinch but Wyatt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Usyk throws a shot from downtown. Wyatt moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a looping overhand right but Usyk ducks down to avoid it.
Usyk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Derp Wyatt has been cut.
Usyk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Usyk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Wyatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Usyk tries to clinch but Wyatt moves out of range.
Wyatt connects with a single shot there.
Wyatt avoids the body shot from Usyk.
Wyatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Usyk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wyatt, pushing him back against the cage.
Usyk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Usyk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wyatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Wyatt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Wyatt.
Wyatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Usyk backwards.
Usyk lands an elbow just above Wyatt 's eye.
Usyk misses with an elbow over the top.
Wyatt misses with a punch to the body.
Wyatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Usyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wyatt's elbow.
Wyatt misses with a punch to the body.
Wyatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Usyk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Usyk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wyatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wyatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usyk's elbow.
Usyk takes a shot to the head.
Wyatt presses Usyk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wyatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Usyk.
Usyk lands a knee to the head.
#T3#
Usyk prevents a body shot from Wyatt.
Wyatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usyk's elbow.
Wyatt digs a right hand underneath Usyk's ribcage. Usyk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Usyk is breathing heavily.
Wyatt dodges an elbow strike from Usyk.
Usyk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wyatt wants to break free but Usyk has control.
Wyatt is working Usyk over against the cage.
Wyatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wyatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Usyk backwards.
Usyk misses with an elbow strike.
Wyatt misses with a punch to the body.
Wyatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Usyk tries to stall but Wyatt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wyatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usyk's elbow.
Wyatt lands a shot to the body.
Usyk throws an elbow that misses.
Wyatt tries a body shot but Usyk blocks it.
Usyk prevents a body shot from Wyatt.
Usyk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Usyk lands a damaging elbow. #T4##BC#
Usyk breaks from the clinch.
Usyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wyatt.
Usyk throws a series of punches but Wyatt moves out of range.
Nice shot by Usyk.#KD2#
Wyatt cracks Usyk with an uppercut from hell and Usyk crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Wyatt's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wyatt trying to control but Usyk is working from the bottom.
Wyatt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Usyk is keeping the position for now.
Usyk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derp Wyatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derp Wyatt's cut.
That's time! Usyk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Usyk throws a solid leg kick but Wyatt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Usyk.
Wyatt throws a counter combo.#KD2#
Wyatt drops Usyk with a big left hand and mounts him. Usyk is in big trouble! #ROC2#
Usyk is rocked!
Wyatt loads up with a big shot that hurts Usyk! He's pulled Wyatt in close but Wyatt has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Usyk survive? More strikes from Wyatt and Usyk is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Derp Wyatt!
Derp Wyatt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
OFC 270: Usyk vs Smaug
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Usyk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smaug is looking for the big counter here.
Usyk misses with a straight right.
Smaug swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smaug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Usyk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smaug fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Usyk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smaug lands with a shot to the body.
Usyk tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Smaug has closed the distance and engaged Usyk in a clinch.
Smaug blocks an elbow strike.
Smaug working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smaug lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smaug lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Usyk backwards.
Smaug stalls.
Usyk throws an elbow but it misses.
Smaug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Usyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Usyk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smaug tries a body shot but Usyk blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Usyk has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Usyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Usyk throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Usyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smaug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smaug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Smaug.
Smaug fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Usyk checks it well. #KD2#
Smaug lands a big head kick that sends Usyk tumbling to the mat! Smaug takes a step backwards and waves Usyk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Usyk is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smaug buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Usyk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smaug throws a left and a right that both miss
and Usyk counters with a one-two to the body.
Usyk misses with a hook
and Smaug makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Usyk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smaug circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Smaug gets a clinch.
Usyk seems to have got his legs back now.
Smaug lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Usyk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smaug blocks it with crossed arms. #KD2#
Smaug drops Usyk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Usyk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Smaug pushes Usyk against the cage. Smaug is working some dirty boxing. Smaug pushes off with a quick right hook! Usyk goes down! Usyk tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Smaug moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cinder Smaug!
Cinder Smaug is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Cinder Smaug thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
OFC 260: Lokren vs Universe
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Usyk scores with a hook to the body. Bin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Usyk missing with a left hand there. Bin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bin. Usyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Usyk feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Usyk clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bin.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Usyk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Vunny Bin has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Usyk managing to block the knees to the body from Bin.
Bin tries to land knees in the clinch but Usyk avoids the damage to the body.
Bin misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bin tries to throw a body punch but Usyk avoids it by throwing Bin back against the cage.
Bin blocks a body shot from Usyk.
Usyk digs a right hand underneath Bin's ribcage. Bin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bin is breathing heavily.
Usyk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Usyk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bin's brow. #T1#
Usyk pushes off an throws an elbow but Bin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Usyk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Usyk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Usyk.
Usyk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Usyk tries to land a knee to the head but Bin blocks with his arms.
Bin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bin throws a head punch that misses.
Bin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Usyk throws an elbow but it misses.
Usyk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Usyk trying to control the position but instead, Bin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Usyk into the cage.
Usyk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Usyk as Bin tries to tie him up.
Usyk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Usyk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Usyk throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Usyk lands an elbow inside.
Usyk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bin lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Usyk blocks it with crossed arms.
Usyk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Usyk.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Usyk.
Bin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bin missing with knees to the body.
Usyk is pushing Bin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bin can't find room to land a body shot as Usyk controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bin.
Usyk blocks a body shot from Bin.
Usyk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Usyk slows down the pace here.
Usyk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Bin. #T3#
Bin looking to throw knees to the head but Usyk is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Usyk.
Usyk managing to block the knees to the body from Bin.
Usyk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Usyk lands an elbow that stopped Bin in his tracks for a moment.
Bin swings wildly with an uppercut but Usyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Bin.
Bin blocks an elbow strike from Usyk.
Bin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Usyk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Usyk.
Bin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Usyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Usyk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Usyk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Usyk blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bin blocks a body shot from Usyk.
Bin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Usyk.
#T4#
Usyk lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Vunny Bin's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bin avoids the elbow strike from Usyk, against the cage.
Bin blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Usyk.
Bin avoids a wild elbow strike from Usyk.
Bin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Usyk slows down the pace here.
Usyk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Usyk can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Bin - that landed with a thud.
Usyk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Usyk.
Usyk lands a nice elbow.
Bin tries to work over Usyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Usyk avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleksandr Usyk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vunny Bin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Usyk forces Bin back against the cage and clinches.
Bin avoids the elbow strike from Usyk, against the cage.
Bin blocks an elbow strike from Usyk.
Bin blocks the elbow strike.
Bin lands with a left to the head.
Bin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Usyk blocks a body shot from Bin.
Oleksandr Usyk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bin lands a shot to the body.
Bin tries to work over Usyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Usyk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bin blocks an elbow strike from Usyk.
Usyk stalling in the clinch but Bin improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Usyk pushes Bin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Usyk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bin backwards.
Bin has a couple of punches blocked by Usyk.
Usyk stalling in the clinch but Bin improves position.
Bin misses with a knee to the head.
Usyk lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Bin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bin misses with a knee to the head.
Usyk lands an elbow inside.
Bin tries to throw a body punch but Usyk avoids it by throwing Bin back against the cage. #BC2#
Usyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Usyk scores with a punch to the head.
Usyk throws a jab but it's blocked by Bin.
Bin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Usyk instigates a clinch.
Usyk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bin obliges.
Usyk lands an elbow inside.
Bin misses with the head strike.
Usyk'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.
A hook to the body from Bin.
#T2#
A shot in the inside from Bin.
Bin struggles to land a body shot inside as Usyk controls his hands.
Usyk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Usyk avoids it.
Bin avoids the elbow strike from Usyk, against the cage.
Usyk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Usyk lands an elbow that stopped Bin in his tracks for a moment.
Bin misses with a body punch.
Usyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Usyk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Usyk prevents a body shot from Bin.
Bin blocks the elbow strike.
Bin lands a hook that snaps the head of Usyk backwards.
Usyk scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bin swings wildly with an uppercut but Usyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Usyk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Usyk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Usyk.
Usyk prevents a body shot from Bin.
Usyk throws an elbow that misses.
Bin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bin blocks the elbow strike.
Usyk lands an elbow that stopped Bin in his tracks for a moment.
Bin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Usyks head.
Usyk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Usyk trying to stall but Bin improves his position.
Bin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usyk's elbow.
Bin misses with a body punch.
Bin misses with a punch to the body.
Usyk is trying to stall.
Usyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Usyk pushes Bin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Usyk.
Usyk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bin's defenses. #T4#
Usyk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bin's defenses.
Usyk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Usyk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Usyk trying to land knees to the body.
Bin is looking to control Usyk's arms but Usyk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bin has his back to the cage.
Usyk has Bin pressed against the cage.
Bin trying to land knees to the body.
Usyk pushes off an throws an elbow but Bin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Usyk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Usyk.
Bin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Usyk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Usyk misses with an elbow strike.
Usyk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Usyk misses with an elbow strike.
Usyk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bin tries to land knees in the clinch but Usyk avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Usyk throws an elbow but misses.
Bin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Usyk is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleksandr Usyk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vunny Bin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Usyk jabs Bin right on the nose. Bin blinks but takes it well.
Usyk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Usyk tries to clinch up.
Bin misses the body punch
and Usyk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Usyk moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Bin goes down! Can Usyk finish him!?#ROC2#
Bin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usyk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bin is pulling down on Usyk's head. It's preventing any offense from Usyk, at least for the moment.#T1##SU2#
Usyk gets to his feet. Bin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Usyk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bin circles away quickly and effectively.
Bin slips under a jab from Usyk.
Usyk cracks Bin on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bin falls backwards against the cage. Usyk follows up with more strikes that drop Bin to his knees. Usyk keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleksandr Usyk!
Oleksandr Usyk is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
OFC 256: Parker vs Il Sung
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Hensen tries to land a front kick but Usyk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Hensen tenderised Usyk's leg. Usyk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hensen throws a hook but Usyk avoids it easily.
Usyk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Usyk doesn't manage to clinch there - Hensen circles away.
Hensen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Usyk counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut.
A low kick from Usyk misses #TD#
and Hensen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Usyk's guard.
Usyk is adopting a defensive guard.
Hensen throws a strike but Usyk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hensen pulls Usyk in to control the position. #SUB#
Hensen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Usyk gets to his feet - Hensen follows without any prompting. #T1#
Usyk tries to clinch there but Hensen circles away.
Hensen walks straight into a right hand from Usyk - that's dropped him! Usyk jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hensen from any more punishment! Hensen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oleksandr Usyk!
The defeated Sven Hensen had this to say: 'Fight him again, anytime... ANYWHERE!'.
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Event:
OFC 250: Glorious!
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Usyk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lazarus staying out of range there.
Usyk lands with a cross.
Usyk blocks a leg kick.
Usyk tries to clinch up but Lazarus circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Usyk. Those never looked like landing.
Usyk wants to clinch up but Lazarus keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Lazarus clinches up with Usyk and pushes him back against the cage.
Usyk tries a knee to the head but Lazarus blocks it.
Usyk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Usyk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lazarus avoids a wild elbow strike from Usyk.
Usyk pushes off an throws an elbow but Lazarus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lazarus.
Lazarus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Usyk is breathing heavily.
Lazarus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Usyk backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lazarus lands a nice knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Usyk has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Lazarus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lazarus prevents Usyk from breaking the clinch.
Lazarus has Usyk pushed against the cage.
Lazarus is struggling to control the position.
Lazarus continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Usyk misses with a punch on the inside.
Usyk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lazarus looking to throw knees to the head but Usyk is blocking nicely.
Lazarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Usyk is defending well for now.
Usyk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lazarus avoids the elbow strike from Usyk, against the cage.
Usyk throws an elbow that misses.
Lazarus effectively controlling the action here.
Lazarus blocks an elbow strike from Usyk.
Lazarus is trying to maintain a safe position but Usyk gets an underhook and turns Lazarus into the cage.
Usyk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Usyk managing to block the knees to the body from Lazarus.
Usyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Usyk pushes off an throws an elbow but Lazarus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Usyk.
Lazarus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Usyk is keeping busy.
Usyk scores with a hook to the body.
Lazarus blocks the elbow strike.
Usyk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Usyk lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Kirks Lazarus has been cut.#BC#
Usyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usyk cracks Lazarus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usyk throws a hook to the side of Lazarus's head but Lazarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lazarus feints a counter leg kick.
Lazarus misses with a low kick.
Lazarus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Lazarus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usyk, pushing him back against the cage.
Usyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Usyk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lazarus's brow.
Usyk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Usyk misses with an elbow strike.
Usyk lands an elbow inside that Lazarus shrugs off.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lazarus blocks an elbow strike from Usyk.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Usyk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lazarus's brow.
Come on Lazarus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Usyk blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Usyk manages to break the clinch.
Usyk fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Lazarus tenderised Usyk's leg. Usyk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Usyk tries to clinch up.
Usyk wants to clinch up but Lazarus keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Lazarus has Usyk up against the cage in a clinch.
Usyk lands an elbow that stopped Lazarus in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Usyk.
Usyk lands an elbow just above Lazarus 's eye. #CUT#
That has opened up Kirks Lazarus's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Usyk.
Usyk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Usyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lazarus misses the body punch
and Usyk counters with a huge left! Lazarus is in big trouble! He's backing up but Usyk isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lazarus from any more damage. A dominating finish by Usyk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleksandr Usyk!
Kirks Lazarus was interviewed post fight and said 'It's a tough loss for sure. I still want to challenge myself. I call out Knight and his big mouth manager Stu next round. He picks first, so if it doesnt happen, he's a coward.'.
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Event:
OFC 242: Stranger Things
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Smietana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smietana misses with an uppercut.
Smietana connects with a single shot there.
Usyk fails to land with a series of punches.
Smietana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smietana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smietana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Usyk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Usyk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smietana fails with the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smietana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smietana misses with a looping left.
Smietana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Usyk doesn't manage to clinch there - Smietana circles away.
Smietana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Usyk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Usyk misses with a straight left. #T1#
Smietana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Usyk looks to land a left hand but Smietana moved out of range nicely.
Usyk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oleksandr Usyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smietana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Usyk moves out of range of the strikes.
Usyk misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Smietana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smietana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smietana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oleksandr Usyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Smietana.
Usyk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smietana misses with a wild combination.
Usyk misses with a straight left.
Usyk wants to clinch.#T2#
Usyk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smietana at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usyk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smietana lunges at Usyk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Usyk's hand.
Smietana scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Usyk.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Usyk and Smietana goes tumbling to the canvas! Usyk follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Smietana is rocked!
Usyk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smietana is still in real trouble! Can Usyk finish him?
Smietana is pressing down on Usyk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smietana seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Usyk throwing strikes but missing.
Smietana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smietana keeping full guard, as Usyk tries to pass. #SUB2#
Smietana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Usyk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smietana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smietana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Usyk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smietana is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Usyk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smietana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smietana looks winded!#CL#
Usyk forces Smietana back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Usyk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smietana blocks the elbow strike.
Usyk lands an elbow inside that Smietana shrugs off.
Usyk prevents a body shot from Smietana.
Usyk prevents a body shot from Smietana.
Smietana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smietana misses with a punch to the body.
Smietana blocking some punches.
Smietana misses with a punch on the inside.
Smietana tries a body shot but Usyk blocks it.
Usyk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Smietana fails to land.
Smietana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usyk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smietana's defenses.
Usyk misses with an elbow strike.
Usyk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleksandr Usyk dominated that round.
That's time! Usyk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Usyk misses.
Smietana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Usyk clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Usyk.
Smietana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Usyk effectively controlling the action here.
Usyk misses with an elbow strike.
Smietana tries a body shot but Usyk blocks it.
Smietana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smietana avoiding damage as Usyk throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usyk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smietana throws a head punch that misses.
Usyk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smietana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smietana working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Usyk has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Smietana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smietana has a couple of punches blocked by Usyk.
Oleksandr Usyk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smietana dodges an elbow strike from Usyk.
Smietana is leaning against Usyk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Usyk misses with a knee strike.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Usyk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smietana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Usyk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Usyk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smietana's brow. #BC#
Usyk breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Smietana catches Usyk right on the button with a cross.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smietana cracks Usyk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Smietana misses.
Usyk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smietana.
Smietana goes for a double leg but Usyk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Usyk continues to drive forward.
Usyk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smietana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usyk moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Usyk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smietana misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Smietana throws a body punch but Usyk moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smietana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smietana 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.
Smietana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Usyk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smietana's head.
Usyk darts in trying to clinch
and Smietana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Usyk misses with an uppercut. Smietana saw that one coming.
Usyk looks to clinch
and Smietana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usyk wants to clinch.
Smietana swats away the attempt to clinch by Usyk.
Usyk moves in looking to clinch but Smietana pushes him off.#T3#
Smietana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Usyk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smietana scrambles back to his feet.
Smietana with a nice cross.
Smietana lands the left hand.
Smietana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Usyk lands a right hook to the body.
Smietana is breathing heavily.
Smietana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smietana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Usyk with a body shot.
Usyk punishes Smietana's body with a nice straight punch.
Usyk goes for a small jab and connects. Now Usyk goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Smietana stumbles back but Usyk runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Smietana to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Smietana will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oleksandr Usyk!
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Event:
Infinity: Jungle Warfare
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Usyk.
Nice shot lands for Usyk.#CL2#
Usyk moves into range and clinches up with Bang.
Bang is working for takedown but Usyk is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bang throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Usyk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bang is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Usyk to the mat. Usyk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Usyk has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bang has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Usyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usyk stops a takedown attempt from Bang.
Usyk throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Usyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oleksandr Usyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bang rushes Usyk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Usyk. #CUT2#
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
Bang can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usyk is pressed up against the cage. Bang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Usyk down to the mat. Usyk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Usyk gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Usyk uses from the top position.
Usyk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bang is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Usyk sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Usyk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bang looking for a guillotine here but Usyk defends easily.
#SU2#
Usyk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Usyk moves into range and clinches up with Bang.
Bang is working for takedown but Usyk is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Bang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Usyk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Bang has his opponent's back but Usyk is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Bang. #T2##TD#
Bang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Usyk is trying to defend but Bang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!#SUB#
Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Usyk wants to get back to his feet.
Usyk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang. #SUB#
Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Usyk sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Usyk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB#
Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Usyk is defending well.
Bang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Usyk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Usyk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bang stops Usyk from getting back to his feet.
Usyk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang.
Usyk taking some punishment here, with Bang in his half guard. #SUB#
Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Usyk defends it well.
Bang is pressing down on Usyk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Usyk is holding on for now. #T4##SUB#
Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Usyk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Usyk moves into full guard.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Usyk is keeping the position for now.
Usyk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bang with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usyk wants to stand and escape but Bang is having none of it.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Usyk is keeping the position.
Bang is working hard here to advance position.
Bang throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oleksandr Usyk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Usyk clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Usyk.
Usyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bang avoids a wild elbow strike from Usyk.
Usyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Usyk lands a nice elbow.
Bang takes an elbow to the temple.
Bang has Usyk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Usyk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Usyk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bang's defenses.
Bang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Usyk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oleksandr Usyk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bang can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Bang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Usyk dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Usyk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bang's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Bang is looking for a triangle but Usyk pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Usyk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bang is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SU2#
Usyk gets to his feet - Bang follows without any prompting.
Usyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Usyk throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
Usyk scores with a hook to the body. Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Usyk misses.
Bang with a poor takedown
and Usyk scores with a counter punch that sends Bang to the canvas! Usyk smells blood - he's punishing Bang with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bang has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleksandr Usyk!
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