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Event:
Dyansty 34
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1# Ozturk keeps the fight on the outside. Ozturk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Ozturk scores with a jab to the jaw. Ozturk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozturk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Dowiyogo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Dowiyogo takes a swing at Ozturk's ribcage but misses. Dowiyogo avoids a kick to the body.
Dowiyogo connects with an inside leg kick. Ozturk is looking to land body kicks. Ozturk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight. Ozturk keeps the fight on the outside. A looping hook to the body misses from Dowiyogo. Ozturk does a little dance to reset his feet. Ozturk throws a big counter combination but Dowiyogo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Ozturk avoids the head kick by Dowiyogo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozturk avoids a kick to the body.
Dowiyogo throws the kick towards the body but Ozturk avoids it. A head kick misses from Dowiyogo. Dowiyogo throws a sloppy head kick and Ozturk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dowiyogo throws a leg kick letting Ozturk counter with a right hand. #CUT# It looks like Grover Dowiyogo has been cut.#T1# Dowiyogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dowiyogo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozturk is looking to counter with head kicks. Dowiyogo tries to clinch up but Ozturk circles away and keeps his distance. Ozturk tried to counter with a leg kick but Dowiyogo avoided it. Dowiyogo throws a sloppy head kick #KD# and whilst Dowiyogo still has his hands down, Ozturk counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Dowiyogo crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will Dowiyogo be able to survive another onslaught?#ROC# Dowiyogo is rocked! Grover Dowiyogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A nice leg kick lands there from Ozturk. Dowiyogo is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozturk finish him? A low kick from Dowiyogo misses and Ozturk counters with a low kick, right behind Dowiyogo 's knee. Dowiyogo seems to have recovered his senses. Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses. Dowiyogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses and Ozturk counters with a low kick, right behind Dowiyogo 's knee. Dowiyogo throws a sloppy head kick and Ozturk counters with a nice body shot. Dowiyogo looks winded! Ozturk scoring well with a low kick there.
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! Ozturk misses with a low kick. Dowiyogo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ozturk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Dowiyogo gets a clinch. #T2# Ozturk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ozturk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A nice left hand lands by Ozturk.
Ozturk working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ozturk is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Ozturk.
Ozturk works on Dowiyogo's body with a couple of short punches. Come on Ozturk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ozturk lands an elbow inside that Dowiyogo shrugs off. Dowiyogo blocks a body shot from Ozturk. Nice body punch from Ozturk. Ozturk avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ozturk.
Ozturk lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ozturk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dowiyogo or not. Ozturk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ozturk lands a hook that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards. Ozturk cracks Dowiyogo with a nice body shot. Ozturk lands an elbow inside that Dowiyogo shrugs off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadi Ozturk should take that round, based on the knockdown. The cut man is working on Grover Dowiyogo's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Dowiyogo throws a half hearted mid kick. Ozturk lands with a shot to the body. Dowiyogo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Look low, kick high! Ozturk uses the oldest trick in the book to send Dowiyogo tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Ozturk is absolutely delighted - when Dowiyogo wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hadi Ozturk! Hadi Ozturk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Dynasty 30
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1# Lafitte pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ozturk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lafitte dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ozturk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Lafitte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozturk was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafitte. Henri Lafitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ozturk misses the shot to the body. Lafitte throws a wild body kick that Ozturk sees coming a mile off. Lafitte moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOzturk. Ozturk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Lafitte throws a leg kick but Ozturk checks it. Ozturk flicks out a counter leg kick but Lafitte steps away.#CL# Lafitte closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozturk blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozturk. Ozturk struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafitte controls his hands.
Ozturk pushes Lafitte back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. I was talking to Lafitte's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Ozturk throws an elbow that misses.
Lafitte blocks a body shot from Ozturk. #T1# Lafitte blocking some punches.
Ozturk blocks an uppercut.
Ozturk misses with a body punch.
Lafitte lands a nice shot to the body. Ozturk digs a right hand underneath Lafitte's ribcage. Lafitte let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ozturk misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Ozturk misses with a punch on the inside.
Lafitte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ozturk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozturk. Lafitte tries to throw a body punch but Ozturk avoids it by throwing Lafitte back against the ropes. Still in the clinch, Lafitte scores with a nice short uppercut. Ozturk struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafitte controls his hands.
Lafitte throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozturk. A left hand lands to the body for Lafitte.
Ozturk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lafitte. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lafitte. #T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozturk. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lafitte. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A shot in the inside from Lafitte. Ozturk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lafitte misses with a short punch on the inside. Ozturk throws a head punch that misses. Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ozturk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lafitte. Ozturk misses with a short punch on the inside. Ozturk lands an elbow inside that Lafitte shrugs off. A short right from Ozturk on the inside. Lafitte misses with a hook from the clinch. Ozturk misses with the head strike.
Lafitte scores with a shot to the side of Ozturk's head. Ozturk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lafitte lands a shot to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozturk. 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 Henri Lafitte will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Jab by Lafitte. Lafitte throws a head kick but Ozturk moves out of range.
Ozturk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Ozturk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ozturk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Ozturk gets tackled into the ropes by Lafitte. Lafitte maintains the clinch. Lafitte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Lafitte throws a head punch that misses. Henri Lafitte has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ozturk prevents a body shot from Lafitte. A body shot lands from Ozturk.
Lafitte lands with a light punch inside. Lafitte is leaning against Ozturk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ozturk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lafitte backwards. Ozturk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lafittes head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Good body shot from Lafitte.
Ozturk lands a nice uppercut.#T1# Ozturk takes a shot to the head. Ozturk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lafitte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ozturk or not. A left hand lands to the body for Ozturk.
Lafitte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ozturk backwards. Ozturk scores with a nice hook to the head. Ozturk tries to work over Lafitte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ozturk trying to control the position but instead, Lafitte has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ozturk into the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozturk. Lafitte dodges an elbow strike from Ozturk.
Ozturk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ozturk lands with a short shot to the head. Lafitte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ozturk backwards. Lafitte misses with a punch on the inside.
Lafitte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lafitte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Ozturk is breathing heavily. Ozturk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lafitte blocks a body shot from Ozturk. Lafitte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lafitte tries a body shot but Ozturk blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozturk. Ozturk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozturk takes a shot to the head. Lafitte blocks an uppercut.
Lafitte blocks a body shot from Ozturk. Lafitte misses with a short punch on the inside. Still in the clinch, Lafitte scores with a nice short uppercut. Ozturk lands with a short head shot on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Lafitte.
Lafitte working aggressively here.
Ozturk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ozturk tries to stall but Lafitte uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ozturk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lafitte misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ozturk throws an elbow but misses. Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. 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 Henri Lafitte will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Lafitte throws a hook but Ozturk blocks it. Hadi Ozturk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ozturk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Lafitte throws a head kick that half lands.
Lafitte avoids the head kick by Ozturk.
Ozturk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Lafitte lands a high kick!
Ozturk takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ozturk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ozturk misses with a head kick.
Lafitte cracks Ozturk with a good jab. Lafitte thows a left - swing and a miss! Ozturk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Ozturk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice body punch from Ozturk. #T1# Ozturk throws a leg kick that misses. Ozturk blocks the body kick.
Ozturk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Ozturk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lafitte finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozturk's head. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozturk. Ozturk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lafitte. Lafitte cracks Ozturk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Both fighters circling a little - Lafitte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Lafitte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lafitte tries to clinch up but Ozturk circles away and keeps his distance. Ozturk circles away from the clinch attempt and Ozturk counters with a thumping low kick. #T2# A lazy body kick from Lafitte and Ozturk counters with an outside leg kick.
Lafitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lafitte throws a series of punches but Ozturk avoids them all with ease. Lafitte misses with a straight right. Lafitte slips a jab from Ozturk. This has been an exciting period of action! Ozturk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ozturk lands a right hook to the body.
Lafitte lands a jab to Ozturk's midsection. Ozturk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lafitte with a hook. Lafitte tries to clinch there but Ozturk circles away.
Lafitte throws an overhand right that lands on Ozturk's shoulder, as Ozturk tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Henri Lafitte showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lafitte 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Lafitte!
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Event:
Dynasty 26
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1# Ozturk ducks right into an uppercut from Pavlyuchenko. #CUT# It looks like Hadi Ozturk has been cut. Pavlyuchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozturk is just out of range.#CL# Pavlyuchenko moves into the clinch. Nice elbow from Ozturk. Pavlyuchenko scores with a shoulder strike. Pavlyuchenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ozturk backwards. Pavlyuchenko misses with a hook from the clinch. Pavlyuchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozturk's elbow. Ozturk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozturk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right from Pavlyuchenko on the inside. Ozturk misses with the head strike.
Pavlyuchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pavlyuchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozturk uses good head movement to avoid it. A short body shot lands from Pavlyuchenko as the two fighters clinch.
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! Pavlyuchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozturk. Ozturk stalling.
Ozturk lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ozturk blocks a body shot from Pavlyuchenko. #T1# Good body shot from Pavlyuchenko.
Ozturk lands a body punch. Ozturk lands a nice shot to the body. Pavlyuchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Ozturk controls the action.
Ozturk lands an uppercut. Ozturk misses with an elbow strike.
Ozturk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pavlyuchenko backwards. Pavlyuchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ozturk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pavlyuchenko's elbow. Ozturk prevents a body shot from Pavlyuchenko. Ozturk misses with a punch to the body.
Pavlyuchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pavlyuchenko misses with the head strike.
Pavlyuchenko throws a head punch that misses. Pavlyuchenko working aggressively here.
Ozturk prevents a body shot from Pavlyuchenko. Pavlyuchenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Ozturk. Ozturk's coach down at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ozturk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Ozturk scores with a hook to the body. Ozturk lands an uppercut.#T2# Ozturk blocks an uppercut.
Ozturk scores with a shoulder strike. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Ozturk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The fighters circling - Pavlyuchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pavlyuchenko is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Pavlyuchenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pavlyuchenko wants to clinch. Ozturk just misses with a punch to the body.
Pavlyuchenko wants to clinch and Ozturk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Pavlyuchenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ozturk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Pavlyuchenko wants to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hadi Ozturk will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hadi Ozturk's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# A telegraphed right hand from Pavlyuchenko misses the target. Pavlyuchenko misses with an uppercut. Ozturk saw that one coming. A head kick from Ozturk lands but Pavlyuchenko takes it in his stride. Ozturk keeps the fight on the outside. Ozturk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavlyuchenko moves away. Ozturk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Pavlyuchenko moves into range and clinches up with Ozturk. Pavlyuchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Ozturk.
Pavlyuchenko lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ozturk lands a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozturk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Pavlyuchenko blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ozturk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pavlyuchenko's brow. Ozturk lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pavlyuchenko misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Ozturk.
#T1# Ozturk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ozturk lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Ozturk lands a hook that snaps the head of Pavlyuchenko backwards. Ozturk lands a nice uppercut. Ozturk throws an elbow but it misses.
Pavlyuchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pavlyuchenko lands a hook to the side of the head. Ozturk prevents a body shot from Pavlyuchenko. Ozturk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozturk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Pavlyuchenko takes a shot to the head. Ozturk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozturk lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ozturk has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ozturk tries a body shot but Pavlyuchenko blocks it.
A short right from Ozturk on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pavlyuchenko misses with the head strike.
Pavlyuchenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hadi Ozturk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ozturk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pavlyuchenkos head. Pavlyuchenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2# Ozturk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ozturk pushes off an throws an elbow but Pavlyuchenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Ozturk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ozturk digs a right hand underneath Pavlyuchenko's ribcage. Pavlyuchenko let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ozturk lands an elbow that stopped Pavlyuchenko in his tracks for a moment. Ozturk lands a body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Pavlyuchenko misses with a hook from the clinch. Pavlyuchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Ozturk.
Ozturk lands an elbow that stopped Pavlyuchenko in his tracks for a moment. Pavlyuchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pavlyuchenko blocking some punches.
Pavlyuchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozturk lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pavlyuchenko gets through Ozturk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Ozturk fails to land. Ozturk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Ozturk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Pavlyuchenko closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadi Ozturk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Hadi Ozturk'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# Pavlyuchenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Andriy Pavlyuchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pavlyuchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ozturk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pavlyuchenko. Nice body punch from Pavlyuchenko. Pavlyuchenko throws a combination that misses letting Ozturk counter with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Andriy Pavlyuchenko has been cut. Pavlyuchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozturk moves away. Pavlyuchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL# Pavlyuchenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ozturk lands with a short shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozturk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Ozturk lands a nice elbow. Ozturk blocks an uppercut.
Ozturk can't find room to land a body shot as Pavlyuchenko controls the action.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a short punch on the inside. Ozturk misses with an elbow strike.
#T1# Ozturk tries to work over Pavlyuchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice right hand lands inside from Ozturk. Pavlyuchenko cracks Ozturk with a nice body shot. Ozturk lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pavlyuchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pavlyuchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozturk uses good head movement to avoid it. Pavlyuchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavlyuchenko tries a body shot but Ozturk blocks it.
Pavlyuchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozturk. Pavlyuchenko throws a head punch that misses. Ozturk scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch on the inside from Ozturk fails to land. Pavlyuchenko misses with the head strike.
Ozturk blocking some punches.
#BC2# Ozturk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Pavlyuchenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Andriy Pavlyuchenko is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# Ozturk swats away the attempt to clinch by Pavlyuchenko. Ozturk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOzturk. Pavlyuchenko darts in trying to clinch and Pavlyuchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ozturk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Pavlyuchenko lands a jab to the nose. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ozturk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pavlyuchenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozturk blocks a jab. Ozturk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pavlyuchenko. That did some damage! Ozturk moves out of range as Pavlyuchenko strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Hadi Ozturk. I've got Ozturk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hadi Ozturk! After the fight, Hadi Ozturk was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 17
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1# A nice inside leg kick there by Elcock. That's going to slow Ozturk down. Ozturk checks a low kick from Elcock. A counter left hand to the body from Ozturk misses its target. Ozturk swings widly with a right hand
and Elcock counters with a nice body kick. Ozturk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozturk. Ozturk avoids the head kick by Elcock.
Elcock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Ozturk connects with a leg kick. Elcock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Elcock throws a sloppy head kick and Ozturk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Elcock's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Elcock's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozturk misses the shot to the body. Ozturk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Elcock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Ozturk connects with a leg kick. Elcock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Elcock avoids the head kick by Ozturk.
Ozturk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A decent looking cross lands there for Elcock. Ozturk avoids the body shot from Elcock.
Ozturk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Elcock digs a good hook to Ozturk's body.
Ozturk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Elcock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Elcock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozturk.
#T2# Elcock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Elcock misses with the combination.
Ozturk throws a head kick that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ozturk tries to close the distance and clinch but Elcock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ozturk getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Elcock punishes Ozturk's body with a nice straight punch. Elcock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A shot to the liver by Elcock. Beautiful body shot. 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 Hadi Ozturk will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ozturk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Elcock if he has to take too many more of those.
Ozturk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elcock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ozturk counters with a nice leg kick. Elcock tried to score with a low kick but Ozturk checks it. Elcock misses with a hook to the body
and Ozturk counters with a body kick that stops Elcock in his tracks momentarily. Ozturk throws a nice inside leg kick. Elcock misses with an uppercut. Ozturk saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An inside leg kick lands from Elcock. Elcock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ozturk misses the shot to the body. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elcock! But no joy.#T1# Elcock thows a body kick. Ozturk tries to catch it but that hurt him. Ozturk throws a sloppy head kick and Elcock moves out of range easily. Elcock counters with a body kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Elcock, right into the meat.
Ozturk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A swing and a miss from Elcock. Elcock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ozturk misses the shot to the body. Elcock misses the shot to the body. Ozturk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2# Elcock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ozturk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Elcock's knee momentarily.#KD# Ozturk drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Elcock onto his butt! Elcock pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#CUT# It looks like Armando Elcock has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Elcock throws a leg kick and Ozturk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Nice body kick there by Ozturk. Elcock is breathing heavily. A leg kick checked by Elcock. Ozturk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Elcock misses with a double jab
#KD# and Ozturk counters quickly with a head kick that drops Elcock to the mat! The referee starts the count at 3 - will Elcock be able to get back to his feet in time? 4,5,6, he's up. He looks OK so we'll continue the action!#ROC# Elcock is rocked! Ozturk is looking to score with low kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadi Ozturk takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns. The cut man is working on Armando Elcock's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Elcock glances at the clock... BAM! Ozturk nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Elcock crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Elcock is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hadi Ozturk! In his post fight interview, Hadi Ozturk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Dynasty 19
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1# Creed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozturk counters with a body kick. Creed throws an off balance right hand
and Ozturk counters with a low kick, right behind Creed 's knee. A left lands for Creed. Ozturk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Creed. Creed looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozturk is just out of range. Ozturk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozturk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Creed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Creed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ozturk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Creed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Creed lands a jab.#CUT# It looks like Hadi Ozturk has been cut. Ozturk throws a body kick that misses and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Creed is looking to chop away at Ozturk's legs. #CL2# Ozturk moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1# Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozturk's elbow. Creed blocks an uppercut.
Ozturk blocking some punches.
Ozturk misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Creed on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ozturk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ozturk scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Ozturk fails to land. Nice body punch from Ozturk. Creed lands a hook to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for Creed.
Ozturk has Creed pressed against the ropes, preventing Creed from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozturk. Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozturk. Ozturk is leaning against Creed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozturk looking to stall.
Ozturk lands with a right to the head. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Creed breaks the clinch.
Creed just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# Creed clinches. Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Ozturk controls the action.
Creed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ozturk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Ozturk. Ozturk is trying to break the clinch but Creed is controlling him. Creed trying to control the position but instead, Ozturk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Creed into the ropes. A short uppercut from Ozturk. Creed scores with a hook to the body. Creed lands a right hand. #BC# Creed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ozturk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Creed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Creed keeps the fight on the outside. Ozturk avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Ozturk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. 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 Apollo Creed will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hadi Ozturk's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# Ozturk clinches up with Creed and pushes him back against the ropes. Creed blocks an elbow strike from Ozturk.
Ozturk lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ozturk misses with a hook from the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Creed.
Ozturk tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body. Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ozturk backwards. Ozturk misses with a short punch on the inside. Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut. Ozturk tries to work over Creed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ozturk blocking some punches.
Ozturk lands a body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozturk throws an elbow that misses.
Creed misses with a punch on the inside.
Creed blocking some punches.
Creed misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Creed on the inside. 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! Ozturk blocking some punches.
Creed blocks a body shot from Ozturk. #T1# A short right from Creed on the inside. Ozturk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ozturk blocking some punches.
Ozturk blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozturk. Ozturk blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Creed. Ozturk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Creed is keeping busy. Creed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ozturk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Ozturk.
Apollo Creed has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ozturk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozturk uses good head movement to avoid it. Ozturk lands a damaging elbow. A right hook to the body lands for Creed.
Ozturk misses with an elbow over the top. Ozturk can't find room to land a body shot as Creed controls the action.
Creed blocks an elbow strike.#T2# Ozturk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Creed blocks an uppercut.
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! Creed takes an elbow to the forehead. Creed blocks a body shot from Ozturk. A head punch on the inside from Ozturk fails to land. Ozturk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Creed. #BC# Creed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Creed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ozturk on the side of the head. Creed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ozturk in his tracks. Creed lands a jab to the nose. Ozturk tries to clinch but Creed is having none of it. Creed looks to land a right hand but Ozturk moved out of range. A nice side step and Ozturk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Creed feints and then cracks Ozturk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozturk down. Creed is looking to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Hadi Ozturk's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Ozturk takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hadi Ozturk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Creed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozturk. Creed does a little dance to reset his feet. Ozturk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The fight stays on the outside here - Creed looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Apollo Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Creed scores with a jab. Creed tries to clinch and Ozturk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Ozturk avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Creed scores with a body shot.
#T1# Crunch! Creed slams his shin into Ozturk's torso. Creed lands a nice looking body kick. Creed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Creed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL# Creed darts in and clinches Ozturk up against the ropes. Creed blocks an uppercut.
Ozturk tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Ozturk back against the ropes. Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozturk. Ozturk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ozturk blocks a body shot from Creed. Ozturk lands a hook to the side of the head. Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Creed. #T2# Creed is trying to stall.
Ozturk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ozturk tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ozturk throws an elbow but misses. Ozturk pushes off an throws an elbow but Creed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Ozturk gets through Creed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Creed misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Creed fails to land. A nice left hand lands by Ozturk.
Creed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozturk. Creed has had enough of the clinch but Ozturk keeps him there for the moment. Creed lands a nice shot to the body. Ozturk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Creed tries to work over Ozturk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A left hand lands to the body for Ozturk.
A right hook to the body lands for Ozturk.
Ozturk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Creed backwards. Apollo Creed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ozturk blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Apollo Creed. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Creed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Creed! Apollo Creed took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
GAMT 74 Taggart v Wells
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1# Ozturk tries to clinch but Brophy moves away and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Brophy throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Brophy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ozturk takes a step back to recover. A low kick from Ozturk misses and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brophy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Brophy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ozturk 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. Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and Ozturk counters with an inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozturk blocks a head kick by Brophy.
Ozturk counters with a body kick. Ozturk gets off balance looking for a body kick letting Brophy counter with a right hand. #CUT# It looks like Hadi Ozturk has been cut. Ozturk is looking to score with low kicks. Brophy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1# Donk. Brophy catches Ozturk right on the button with a cross. A nice leg kick lands there from Ozturk. Ozturk moves out of range as Brophy strikes. Brophy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Ozturk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brophy is able to avoid easily. Brophy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Brophy takes a swing at Ozturk's ribcage but misses. Ozturk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozturk throws a leg kick which misses Brophy's front leg but catches the back leg as Brophy tries to avoid it. Ozturk lands a slapping body shot.
#T2# Ozturk misses with a body shot.
Brophy misses with a hook
and Ozturk counters with an inside leg kick. Brophy misses with a right hand and Ozturk counters with a nice leg kick. That kick from Ozturk tenderised Brophy's leg. Brophy is trying to keep his angry face on. Ozturk slips under a jab from Brophy. Ozturk connects with a leg kick. Brophy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brophy throws an off balance right hand
and Ozturk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Brophy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ozturk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadi Ozturk dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hadi Ozturk's cut. That's time! Brophy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Ozturk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A slapping body kick lands there for Brophy. Brophy tries to clinch up but Ozturk circles away and keeps his distance. Ozturk throws a body kick that misses and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ozturk throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy with a body punch. A glancing blow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brophy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ozturk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Brophy just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozturk lands with a kick to the temple. Brophy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1# Ozturk misses with a low kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Ozturk.
Ozturk misses with a low kick. Brophy misses with an uppercut. Ozturk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A slapping body kick lands there for Brophy. Brophy throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozturk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brophy throws a hook but Ozturk avoids it easily.#T2# Ozturk avoids the body shot from Brophy.
Ozturk misses with a leg kick. A big right from Brophy misses. Brophy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ozturk's head. Brophy throws a big shot that misses. Ozturk lands a head kick. Brophy smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Nice uppercut there from Brophy. 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! Ozturk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. 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 John Brophy will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hadi Ozturk's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Ozturk throws a low kick, looking for Brophy's leg but Brophy calmly moves out of range. Brophy looks to land a body kick but Ozturk moved away. Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Brophy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Good leg kick by Ozturk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brophy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Brophy checks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozturk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Ozturk throws a lazy body kick and Brophy counters with a straight right hand. Ozturk with a jab.#T1# Ozturk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch lands to the side of Brophy 's head but he takes it in his stride. Ozturk throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range. Brophy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ozturk at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brophy. That's going to slow Ozturk down. Ozturk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ozturk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brophy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2# Brophy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Brophy throws a head kick that half lands.
Ozturk scores with a push kick. Brophy clobbers Ozturk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ozturk misses the body punch and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ozturk throws a sloppy head kick and Brophy moves out of range easily. An attempted straight right counter from Brophy misses the target. Ozturk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. A solid leg kick lands there for Brophy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but John Brophy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Hadi Ozturk's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R4# Brophy tries a low kick but Ozturk avoids it. Ozturk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brophy rather than just go for the knockout. Ozturk slips under a jab. Brophy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ozturk misses with a body kick. It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Brophy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hadi Ozturk seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozturk is looking to land body kicks. Brophy scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1# A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target. Brophy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozturk circles away.
Ozturk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brophy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Brophy throws a leg kick that is checked and Brophy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Brophy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Ozturk throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ozturk tries to score with a low kick but Brophy moves his leg out of the way.#CL# Brophy clinches up against the cage.#T2# Ozturk misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozturk stalling in the clinch.
Brophy digs a right hand into Ozturk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ozturk's gas tank. Ozturk tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Ozturk back against the cage. Ozturk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy lands a left hand.
Brophy gets through Ozturk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ozturk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brophy backwards. Brophy lands a body shot. Ozturk is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Brophy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brophy. A nice left hand lands by Brophy.
Brophy missing with knees to the body.
Brophy blocking some punches.
Brophy lands with a light punch inside. Brophy lands with a short shot to the head. Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Ozturk controls the action.
#KD# Brophy creates a bit of space and cracks Ozturk with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Ozturk is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!#ROC# Ozturk is rocked! Brophy ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Ozturk out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Brophy! John Brophy 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:
GAMT 66 Berkman v Halo
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1# Penn moves out of range as Ozturk throws a body kick.
Penn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Penn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2# It looks like Hadi Ozturk has been cut. Ozturk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Penn will feel that in the morning. Penn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ozturk. Penn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Penn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ozturk. Ozturk throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Penn counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Ozturk cracks Penn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Ozturk lands a nice shot to the body.
Ozturk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ozturk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Some bone on bone action there as Penn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Penn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Penn checks a low kick from Ozturk. A jab from Penn misses. Ozturk tries to land a leg kick but Penn saw it coming and moves away.
Ozturk backing away here, and Penn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2# Penn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ozturk counters with a lovely straight right hand! A decent looking body kick lands there for Ozturk. Ozturk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Penn misses with a leg kick and Ozturk makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Penn really felt that one! Ozturk misses with a body kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Penn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ozturk misses with a straight right. Penn raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadi Ozturk dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hadi Ozturk's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ozturk can pounce on him.
Ozturk tries to land a body kick and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ozturk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Penn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Ozturk is looking to land body kicks. As Ozturk backs off Penn throws a huge counter combo but Ozturk manages to avoid it all. Ozturk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hadi Ozturk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ozturk.
Ozturk throws a low kick but Penn avoids it. Penn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1# Ozturk misses the shot to the body. Ozturk backing away here, and Penn unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A jab from Ozturk finds it's way through Penn's defenses. Ozturk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Ozturk works Penn's body with a nice hook. Ozturk pushes Penn away with a front kick. Ozturk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away. It seemed like Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A shot to the body from Ozturk misses and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozturk. Ozturk motions for Penn to come forward. Ozturk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Penn connects with a solid leg kick. Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ozturk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ozturk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ozturk works Penn's body with a nice hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadi Ozturk dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Hadi Ozturk's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Ozturk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ozturk misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ozturk throws a leg kick that misses. Penn tries a quick counter leg kick but Ozturk is wise to it. Ozturk punishes Penn's body with a nice straight punch. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ozturk 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 Penn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Penn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot lands for Ozturk. Penn takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1# Crunch! Ozturk slams his shin into Penn's torso. Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ozturk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick. Ozturk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Penn looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Ozturk rushes Penn and presses him up against the ropes. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozturk. Ozturk lands with a short shot to the head. Nice body punch from Ozturk. Ozturk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around? Ozturk misses with an elbow over the top. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozturk. #T2# Ozturk tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ozturk scores with a nice hook to the head. Penn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ozturk. A nice left hand lands by Ozturk.
Ozturk throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn. Ozturk lands a hook that snaps the head of Penn backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Penn blocks a body shot from Ozturk. Ozturk lands a nice uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn. Ozturk lands an elbow that stopped Penn in his tracks for a moment. Ozturk leaning his opponent against the ropes. Penn blocking some punches.
Ozturk misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadi Ozturk clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Hadi Ozturk's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# Ozturk throws the kick towards the body but Penn avoids it. A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ozturk is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks. Ozturk throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Penn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Ozturk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Penn if he has to take too many more of those.
Ozturk connects with a leg kick. Penn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Penn misses. As Penn tries to get set, Ozturk tries to push him back and clinch up but Penn manages to avoid the attempt. Ozturk pushes Penn away with a front kick.#T1# Ozturk is looking to score with low kicks. Penn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Ozturk throws a sloppy head kick and Penn counters with a thumping low kick. #KD# Ozturk lands a head kick that bluckles Penn and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Ozturk no doubt looking to push for a finish! Penn drops his hands momentarily and Ozturk needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Penn just on the top of the head. Penn drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Penn - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hadi Ozturk! A less than humble Hadi Ozturk misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
GAMT 60 Jernit v Yeily
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1# Ozturk misses with a kick to the body.
Yakovlev misses with a leg kick and Ozturk counters with a thumping low kick. Yakovlev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ozturk feinted there with a counter leg kick. Yakovlev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ozturk misses with an uppercut. Yakovlev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alexander Yakovlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yakovlev scores with a spinning back kick! Yakovlev swings widly with a right hand
and Ozturk counters with a nice leg kick. Yakovlev throws a hook to the side of Ozturk's head but Ozturk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ozturk throws a low kick but Yakovlev moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozturk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT# It looks like Alexander Yakovlev has been cut. Yakovlev takes a swing at Ozturk's ribcage but misses. Ozturk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Ozturk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ozturk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yakovlev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2# Yakovlev clinches up with Ozturk and pushes him back against the ropes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ozturk lands a body punch. #T1# Ozturk trying to stall but Yakovlev improves his position.
Ozturk lands a left hand.
A short right from Yakovlev on the inside. Yakovlev working hard to break the clinch. Ozturk has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovlev.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ozturk lands an elbow inside. Ozturk gets through Yakovlev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT# That has opened up Alexander Yakovlev's cut even more. Ozturk lands a right hand. Ozturk scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yakovlev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Yakovlev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ozturk has him pressed against the ropes. Ozturk gets through Yakovlev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yakovlev is trying to push Ozturk away but Ozturk has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Yakovlev manages to break the clinch.
Yakovlev misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Yakovlev looks winded! Yakovlev tries to work over Ozturk's front leg with a kick but Ozturk checks it. A big right from Yakovlev misses. Hadi Ozturk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This has been an exciting period of action! Yakovlev thows a leg kick but Ozturk checks it and Ozturk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yakovlev's knee momentarily.#T2# Yakovlev throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozturk. Yakovlev throws a head kick that misses and Ozturk counters with a slapping leg kick. Ozturk lands a head kick that sends Yakovlev down! Yakovlev is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Ozturk is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hadi Ozturk! In his post fight interview, Hadi Ozturk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Alexander Yakovlev spoke after the fight, saying 'I ll be back, as soon as possible'.
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Event:
GAMT 54 Kane vs Wells 2
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1# Dagher takes a swing at Ozturk's ribcage but misses. Dagher misses with a wild body shot. Ozturk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ozturk throws a body kick that misses. It looked like Dagher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozturk. Dagher misses with a body shot
and Ozturk counters with a right hand to the body. Ozturk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dagher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ozturk scrambles back to his feet. Dagher blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Dagher misses and Ozturk counters with a leg kick. Ozturk misses with a straight left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozturk shapes to counter with a head kick. Dagher is looking to wear down Ozturk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ozturk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dagher checks it well. Dagher scores with a jab to the body. Asmar Dagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dagher wants to slow Ozturk down by chopping away at his legs. It seemed like Ozturk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ozturk scores with a nice body kick.
#T1# Dagher throws a body shot but no joy. Dagher throws out a loose jab but Ozturk uses good head movement to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Ozturk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dagher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Dagher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ozturk slips under a jab. It seemed like Ozturk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Dagher cracks Ozturk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Dagher throws a leg kick which misses Ozturk's front leg but catches the back leg as Ozturk tries to avoid it. Ozturk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dagher. Ozturk misses with a body kick. Ozturk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A low kick from Dagher misses and Ozturk counters with a body kick. Ozturk checks a leg kick nicely.#T2# Dagher misses the body punch and Ozturk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Dagher throws a leg kick but Ozturk moved away. Ozturk moves out of range of the strikes. A decent looking body kick lands there for Ozturk. Dagher is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dagher connects with a leg kick. Ozturk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #KD2# Ozturk lands a head kick that bluckles Dagher and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Ozturk no doubt looking to push for a finish!#CUT2# It looks like Asmar Dagher has been cut. Dagher takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ozturk lands a right and a left and another right! Dagher goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hadi Ozturk! Hadi Ozturk 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 Asmar Dagher had this to say: 'quick, powerful'.
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Event:
GAMT 49 Curry v Bon 2
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1# Ozturk moves out of range as Lavronenko throws a body kick.
Lavronenko tests Ozturk's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lavronenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lavronenko avoids the head kick by Ozturk.
Lavronenko misses with a body kick. Lavronenko dips to his left and cracks Ozturk with an uppercut! Lavronenko throws an off balance right hand
and Ozturk counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ozturk throws a head kick but Lavronenko moves out of range.
Ozturk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lavronenko. Ozturk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lavronenko looks to throw the jab but Ozturk is out of range. Ozturk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lavronenko just manages to avoid it. Lavronenko moves out of range of the body kick. Lavronenko misses with a body punch
and Ozturk finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Lavronenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozturk. #T1##CL# Ozturk gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lavronenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lavronenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ozturk struggles to land a body shot inside as Lavronenko controls his hands.
Lavronenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozturk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozturk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lavronenko's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozturk. Lavronenko blocks a body shot from Ozturk. Lavronenko trying to stall but Ozturk improves his position.
Lavronenko takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT# It looks like Aleksander Lavronenko has been cut. Lavronenko blocks an elbow strike. Lavronenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ozturk backwards. I was talking to Ozturk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Ozturk blocks an uppercut.
Lavronenko throws a head punch that misses. Lavronenko lands on the inside with an uppercut. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Lavronenko takes an elbow to the temple. #T2# Ozturk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lavronenko backwards. Ozturk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Ozturk throws a punch but it's blocked by Lavronenko. Ozturk lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ozturk cracks Lavronenko with a nice body shot. Lavronenko misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Ozturk fails to land. Lavronenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Ozturk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozturk lands an elbow inside that Lavronenko shrugs off. A head punch on the inside from Lavronenko fails to land. Ozturk lands a right hand. Ozturk throws an elbow that misses.
Lavronenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ozturk. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadi Ozturk dominated that round. The cut man is working on Aleksander Lavronenko's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ozturk throws a wild body kick that Lavronenko sees coming a mile off. Lavronenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ozturk momentarily.
#CUT2# It looks like Hadi Ozturk has been cut. Lavronenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lavronenko throws a body shot but no joy. Ozturk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lavronenko throws a sloppy head kick and Ozturk counters with a lovely shot to the body. Ozturk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Lavronenko misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lavronenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lavronenko misses with a right hand and Ozturk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lavronenko thinking. Ozturk checks a low kick from Lavronenko. Ozturk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lavronenko avoids it. Lavronenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1# Ozturk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozturk is looking to slow Lavronenko down with leg kicks. Lavronenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozturk counters with a straight right hand. Lavronenko throws a lazy right hand but Ozturk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice defenses there by Ozturk. An attempted straight right counter from Ozturk misses the target. Lavronenko misses with a straight right. A telegraphed right hand from Lavronenko misses the target. Nice body punch from Lavronenko. Lavronenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozturk was well out of range. Poor timing from Lavronenko. A slow jab from Lavronenko misses its intended target. Lavronenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lavronenko throws out a loose jab but Ozturk uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Lavronenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ozturk counters with a low kick, right behind Lavronenko 's knee. A head kick misses from Lavronenko. Ozturk is looking to counter punch. Aleksander Lavronenko seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ozturk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lavronenko checks a leg kick. Lavronenko throws out a counter right but Ozturk avoids it with no problem. Lavronenko misses with a straight right. Ozturk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Ozturk fakes the leg kick and cracks Lavronenko in the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lavronenko throws a hook but Ozturk blocks it. It looked like Ozturk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lavronenko misses with a kick to the body.
Lavronenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lavronenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozturk moves away. Lavronenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozturk manages to avoid it. Ozturk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleksander Lavronenko will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R3# Ozturk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lavronenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lavronenko looks to land a left hand but Ozturk moved out of range nicely. Ozturk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lavronenko misses with a hook. Ozturk throws a big counter combination but Lavronenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Lavronenko thows a left - swing and a miss! Ozturk blocks a head kick by Lavronenko.
Lavronenko misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lavronenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lavronenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lavronenko throws a head kick but Ozturk moves out of range.
Ozturk blocks a jab.#T1# Ozturk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lavronenko doesn't seem bothered though. Lavronenko dips to his left and cracks Ozturk with an uppercut! Ozturk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lavronenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ozturk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Ozturk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Lavronenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Lavronenko throws a shot to the body.
Lavronenko throws a nice outside leg kick. Ozturk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Lavronenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lavronenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Lavronenko loads up on a big right hand but Ozturk slips the punch. Lavronenko looks to throw a body kick and Ozturk counters with an inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lavronenko misses with a kick to the body and Ozturk counters with a nice leg kick. #T2# Ozturk jabs Lavronenko to the body, keeping him at a distance. Ozturk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozturk avoids the body shot from Lavronenko.
Ozturk catches Lavronenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Lavronenko walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Lavronenko is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hadi Ozturk! Hadi Ozturk decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
EPL 11.9
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1# Bolivar checks the leg kick. Hadi Ozturk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. An inside leg kick lands from Ozturk. Ozturk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bolivar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ozturk takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bolivar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bolivar cracks Ozturk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozturk scores with a leg kick.
Ozturk tries to close the distance and clinch but Bolivar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1# Ozturk swings and misses with a shot to the body and Bolivar counters with a body kick. A big left from Bolivar misses. Donk. Ozturk catches Bolivar right on the button with a cross.#CUT2# It looks like Pablo Bolivar has been cut. A looping hook to the body misses from Bolivar. Ozturk does a little dance to reset his feet. Bolivar walks into a jab. Bolivar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Bolivar scores with a hook to the body. Ozturk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2# Ozturk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Ozturk dodges the punch combination from Bolivar.
Bolivar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT# It looks like Hadi Ozturk has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2# Ozturk lands a big head kick that sends Bolivar tumbling to the mat! Ozturk takes a step backwards and waves Bolivar back to his feet - he wants the finish! Ozturk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ozturk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3# Nice body kick from Bolivar. Ozturk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozturk thows a leg kick but Bolivar checks it and Bolivar counters with a stiff right hand. Bolivar avoids the head kick by Ozturk.
A counter left hand to the body from Bolivar misses its target. Bolivar lands with a nice combination. Ozturk backs away looking to recover. Bolivar throws the left hand but Ozturk avoids the punch easily. Ozturk slips under a jab.#T4# Bolivar jabs Ozturk right on the nose. Ozturk blinks but takes it well. Bolivar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ozturk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolivar checks it well. Bolivar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bolivar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozturk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A head kick misses from Bolivar. Ozturk feints a counter leg kick. Nice defenses there by Ozturk. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Bolivar dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R2# Ozturk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bolivar. Ozturk throws a head kick that misses. Bolivar throws a quick counter head kick but Ozturk was just out of range. Ozturk connects with a body shot that sends Bolivar's belly button to the back. Bolivar misses the shot to the body. Pablo Bolivar is winning the standup battle so far. A big right from Ozturk misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bolivar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Ozturk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bolivar. Ozturk tries a low kick but Bolivar avoids it. Bolivar is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1##KD# Bolivar sends Ozturk crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bolivar is motioning to the referee to let Ozturk up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Ozturk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Bolivar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozturk was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolivar. A little jabbing left from Ozturk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ozturk throws a head kick but Bolivar moves out of range.
Ozturk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolivar appears to be looking for a big counter. Ozturk tries to work over Bolivar's front leg with a kick but Bolivar checks it. Bolivar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozturk was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolivar. Ozturk flicks out a counter leg kick but Bolivar steps away. Hadi Ozturk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A combination from Bolivar does no damage. Ozturk ducks under a wild hook from Bolivar. A telegraphed right hand from Bolivar misses the target. Ozturk tries a quick counter leg kick but Bolivar is wise to it. Bolivar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ozturk. Bolivar misses with a wild body shot. It seemed like Ozturk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bolivar swings for the body but Ozturk moves out of range.
Bolivar staying out of range there. It looked like Bolivar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozturk.#T3# Bolivar throws a nice looking combination but Ozturk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ozturk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Ozturk lands with a straight right. Bolivar didn't see that one coming. Bolivar throws a head kick that misses. Ozturk tries a quick counter leg kick but Bolivar is wise to it. Ozturk throws a leg kick and Bolivar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Bolivar checks a leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Ozturk.
Ozturk drops his hands momentarily and Bolivar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4# Ozturk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bolivar throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ozturk to counter with a crisp jab. Bolivar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozturk moves away. Ozturk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolivar. A quick step to the side and Bolivar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bolivar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ozturk avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Pablo Bolivar showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bolivar 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 20:18 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 20:18 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Bolivar! Pablo Bolivar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EPL 11.8
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1# Ozturk throws a low kick but Payakaroon moves out of range easily. Ozturk moves out of range of the strikes. Payakaroon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Ozturk swats away the attempt to clinch by Payakaroon. Payakaroon doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ozturk counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2# Payakaroon dives in and scores a takedown into Ozturk's guard. Payakaroon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Payakaroon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Payakaroon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ozturk's head. Payakaroon stays in close to Ozturk's body and controls the position. #T1# Payakaroon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Payakaroon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ozturk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Payakaroon is looking to work some ground and pound but Ozturk has wrist control. Payakaroon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozturk is keeping the position for now. Payakaroon 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. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Payakaroon thows a left - swing and a miss! Ozturk lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Payakaroon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ozturk counters with an outside leg kick.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2# Payakaroon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payakaroon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Payakaroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ozturk feinted there with a counter leg kick. Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozturk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Payakaroon is out of range and Ozturk settles back down. Ozturk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Payakaroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hadi Ozturk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Payakaroon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No joy there for Payakaroon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ozturk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozturk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Payakaroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozturk moves away. Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Payakaroon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3# Payakaroon misses with a right hand and Ozturk counters with a straight right hand. Payakaroon dives in for a single leg takedown but Ozturk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Payakaroon misses with a leg kick and Ozturk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A nice leg kick lands there from Ozturk. Ozturk misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Payakaroon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Ozturk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Payakaroon sitting in guard here, content to control. Payakaroon forces his way into half guard. Payakaroon is pressing down on Ozturk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozturk is holding on for now. #T4# Payakaroon trying to control the action but Ozturk is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Payakaroon working over Ozturk with some ground and pound. Ozturk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Still in half guard, Payakaroon seems content to control. It looks like Payakaroon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2# Payakaroon is trying for a kimura here. Ozturk looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Payakaroon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samart Payakaroon! An out of breath Samart Payakaroon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EPL11.7
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1# Larry connects with a body shot that sends Ozturk's belly button to the back. Larry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ozturk. Ozturk throws a low kick, looking for Larry's leg but Larry calmly moves out of range. Ozturk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ozturk throws a sloppy head kick and Larry moves out of range easily. Ozturk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Larry moves out of range of the leg kick from Ozturk. Larry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Good work by Ozturk as he checks the leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozturk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A looping hook to the body misses from Ozturk. Larry does a little dance to reset his feet. Larry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ozturk sprawls and moves away. Larry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lethal Larry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ozturk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1# Larry throws a good cross that connects.
Ozturk ducks under a wild hook from Larry. Larry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ozturk blocks a low kick nicely. Ozturk moves out of range of the strikes. Larry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozturk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A head kick by Ozturk misses enabling Larry to counter with a crisp jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larry. Ozturk misses with a low kick.
Ozturk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Ozturk cracks Larry with an open hand slap.#T2# Larry looks to throw the jab but Ozturk is out of range. Ozturk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ozturk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Larry avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Nice defenses there by Larry. Larry lands a nice looking body kick. Larry pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ozturk feints a counter leg kick. Larry scores with a hook. Larry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ozturk throws a low kick but Larry moves out of range easily. #T3# Larry motions for Ozturk to come forward. Larry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ozturk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Larry paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Larry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ozturk checks a leg kick. Larry backing away here, and Ozturk unleashes a leg kick that just misses. An inside leg kick from Ozturk misses. Ozturk throws a front kick aimed at Larry's knee but Larry avoids it well. Larry throws a lazy body kick and Ozturk counters with a low kick, right behind Larry 's knee. Larry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ozturk counters with a nice uppercut. Larry swings for the body but Ozturk moves out of range.
Larry backing away here, and Ozturk unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Larry checks a leg kick. #T4# Larry scoring well with a low kick there.
Larry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ozturk is out of range. Ozturk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Ozturk avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Ozturk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Larry motions for Ozturk to come forward. Larry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hadi Ozturk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Ozturk rushes Larry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ozturk throws a head punch that misses. A nice left hand lands by Ozturk.
#BC# Larry manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Larry 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 Ozturk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozturk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Larry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lethal Larry dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R2# Larry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ozturk throws a big counter head kick but Larry avoids it with no problem. Larry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ozturk. A clash of legs there as Ozturk blocks the low kick. Ozturk flicks out a counter leg kick but Larry steps away. Ozturk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ozturk throws a nice outside leg kick. Lethal Larry is winning the standup battle so far. A lazy left from Larry finds it's target. Ozturk takes one to the chin there. Nice straight punches there by Larry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Larry. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slow jab from Ozturk misses its intended target. Larry connects with a leg kick. Ozturk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Ozturk tries a low kick but Larry avoids it.#T1# Larry misses with a low kick.
Larry avoids the head kick by Ozturk.
Larry lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ozturk will feel that in the morning. Ozturk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. That kick from Ozturk tenderised Larry's leg. Larry is trying to keep his angry face on. Ozturk just misses with a punch to the body.
Larry changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Larry dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Larry lands a leg kick that knocks Ozturk off balance momentarily. Larry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozturk is able to avoid easily. Ozturk flicks out a counter leg kick but Larry steps away. Nice body kick there by Larry. Hadi Ozturk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Ozturk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Larry's sensitive parts. Larry throws a quick inside leg kick. Larry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ozturk backs up against the cage.
#CUT# It looks like Hadi Ozturk has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Larry misses with a body punch
and Ozturk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Larry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Larry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ozturk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ozturk looks to throw a body kick letting Larry counter with a right hand. Ozturk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ozturk missing with a left hand there. Larry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3# Ozturk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larry. Ozturk throws a front kick aimed at Larry's knee but Larry avoids it well. A cross from Larry lands. A slapping body kick lands there for Larry. Ozturk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Lethal Larry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A leg kick checked by Larry. Larry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Larry lunges at Ozturk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozturk's hand. Ozturk 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. Larry swings for the body but Ozturk moves out of range.
Ozturk throws out a counter right but Larry avoids it with no problem. Some bone on bone action there as Larry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Larry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozturk counters with a low kick, right behind Larry 's knee. #T4# Larry thuds his right hand into Ozturk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Larry misses with a body kick. Larry cracks Ozturk with an open hand slap. This has been an exciting period of action! Ozturk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Larry connects with a jab. Larry scores with a jab to the jaw. A clash of legs there as Larry blocks the low kick. Larry half committed to a counter leg kick. Both fighters circling a little - Ozturk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Larry throws a looping overhand right but Ozturk ducks down to avoid it. Ozturk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight! Lethal Larry showed his dominance in that final round. I think Larry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 20:18 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 20:18 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lethal Larry! A very excited looking Lethal Larry 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:
EPL 11.6
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1# Ozturk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ozturk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garcia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ozturk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcia scrambles back to his feet. Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ozturk looks for the body kick but Garcia saw that one coming. Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Garcia. Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Ozturk does a little dance to reset his feet. Garcia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ozturk is out of range. Ozturk throws a body kick that misses. Rodney Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick misses from Garcia. Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ozturk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Garcia.#CUT# It looks like Hadi Ozturk has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ozturk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Ozturk throws a leg kick which misses Garcia's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcia tries to avoid it. Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ozturk as he jumps to the side. Ozturk is looking for the big counter here. A chopping leg kick lands by Ozturk. Garcia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Garcia avoids the head kick by Ozturk.
Ozturk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia. Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozturk moves away. Ozturk counters with a body kick. Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia is looking to wear down Ozturk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Garcia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Ozturk moves out of range of the body kick. Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ozturk counter with a right hand. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia slips under a jab. Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Garcia looks to land a body kick but Ozturk moved away. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia. Ozturk moves out of range of the body kick from Garcia.
Ozturk throws a leg kick but Garcia checks it. Ozturk lands a head shot. Garcia checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target. Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Ozturk moves out of range easily. Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3# Ozturk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garcia. Ozturk misses with a low kick as Garcia jumps back. A head kick misses from Garcia. Ozturk tries a quick counter leg kick but Garcia is wise to it. Ozturk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Garcia fails with a takedown attempt. Garcia looks to throw the jab but Ozturk is out of range. Ozturk throws a head kick that misses. Ozturk misses with a low kick.
Garcia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target. Ozturk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab. Garcia misses with a looping right. Garcia swings for the body but Ozturk moves out of range.
Ozturk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Ozturk lands with an uppercut that bounces Garcia off the cage and back into range. Ozturk thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it #TD# and Garcia counters with a nice double leg into guard. Ozturk controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself. Ozturk has momentary wrist control but Garcia slips an elbow through the middle. Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozturk swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ozturk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia. Ozturk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia. Garcia connects with a couple of short punches. Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Garcia dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hadi Ozturk's cut. That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R2# Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ozturk counters with a straight right hand. Ozturk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Garcia throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Ozturk clinches. Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozturk uses good head movement to avoid it. Garcia lands a body shot. Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozturk uses good head movement to avoid it. With the fighters up against the cage, Ozturk throws an elbow but misses. Garcia misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozturk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ozturk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A short body shot lands from Garcia as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Garcia scores with a nice short uppercut. Garcia tries to work over Ozturk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozturk can do to turn this around? Ozturk prevents a body shot from Garcia. Ozturk lands with a left to the head. #T1# Ozturk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Garcia tries a body shot but Ozturk blocks it.
Ozturk throws an elbow that misses.
Garcia is trying to push Ozturk away but Ozturk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Garcia pushes Ozturk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ozturk misses with a body punch.
Ozturk lands an uppercut. Ozturk blocking some punches.
Ozturk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozturk misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ozturk. Garcia wants a takedown.
Ozturk lands a nice shot to the body. Ozturk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcia backwards. #BC2# Ozturk manages to break the clinch.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and Ozturk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Garcia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ozturk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hadi Ozturk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ozturk throws a nice inside leg kick. Ozturk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Hadi Ozturk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ozturk throws a body kick that misses. Ozturk ducks under a wild hook from Garcia. Ozturk throws a shot to the body.
Garcia shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ozturk throws a wild body kick that Garcia sees coming a mile off. Garcia misses with a body kick. Garcia works Ozturk's body with a nice hook. Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Garcia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Garcia cracks the inside of Ozturk's front leg. #T3# Garcia is looking to chop away at Ozturk's legs. Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Ozturk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target. Ozturk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ozturk throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range. Garcia looks to land a body kick but Ozturk moved away. Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ozturk only half commits to the counter leg kick. Garcia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ozturk will feel that in the morning. Garcia connects with an inside leg kick. Garcia misses with a wild body shot. Garcia backing away here, and Ozturk unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Garcia misses with a right hand and Ozturk counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4# Ozturk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia. Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ozturk at a distance.
A head kick misses from Garcia. Rodney Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ozturk connects with a right hand. Garcia shakes it off. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Ozturk moves out of range easily. Ozturk ducks under a wild hook from Garcia. Ozturk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Garcia looks for a takedown but Ozturk sprawls well.#TD# Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garcia showed some decent athleticism there. Ozturk is looking to get back to is feet but Garcia passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Hadi Ozturk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 19:19 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 19:19 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
EPL 11.5
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1# Ozturk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haades. Haades fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ozturk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haades closes the distance looking to clinch and Ozturk counters with a body kick. Haades blocks a leg kick. Ozturk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haades moves away. Haades is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozturk. Haades takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2# It looks like Hannes Haades has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozturk is looking to slow Haades down with leg kicks. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ozturk.#CL# Haades rushes Ozturk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1# Haades avoids a wild elbow strike from Ozturk. Haades misses with the head strike.
Ozturk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Ozturk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ozturk lands with a left to the head. Haades lands a right hand. Haades lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ozturk tries to work over Haades's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right hand to the side of the head by Haades. Haades doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haades avoids the elbow strike from Ozturk, against the cage.
Haades lands a body punch. Haades blocks a body shot from Ozturk. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haades. Haades scores with a hook to the body. Haades misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Ozturk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haades's elbow. Haades lands with a right to the head. Haades softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Haades lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ozturk backwards. #T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozturk. Ozturk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haades backwards. Haades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozturk scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ozturk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Ozturk. #BC2# Ozturk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Haades throws a lazy right hand but Ozturk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Haades takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haades tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozturk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Despite the aggression on Ozturk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Ozturk tries to score with a low kick but Haades moves his leg out of the way. Haades wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Haades tries to clinch but Ozturk moves out of range. Haades keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ozturk lands with an uppercut that bounces Haades off the cage and back into range. A shot to the body from Haades misses and Ozturk counters with a right hand to the body. #T3# Haades lands a nice looking body shot.
Hannes Haades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ozturk fails in his attempt to clinch. Haades tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Haades throws a solid leg kick but Ozturk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haades. Haades fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ozturk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ozturk scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Ozturk misses and Haades counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Haades throws a big shot that misses. Ozturk cracks the inside of Haades's front leg. Haades fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4# Haades lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ozturk circles away quickly and effectively. Haades throws a push kick but Ozturk slaps the foot to one side. Ozturk throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Haades misses with a hook
and Ozturk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. That kick from Haades tenderised Ozturk's leg. Ozturk is trying to keep his angry face on. Haades closes the distance but Ozturk moves to the side and Ozturk counters with an inside leg kick. Ozturk wants to slow Haades down by chopping away at his legs. Haades swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A leg kick checked by Haades. Ozturk throws out a loose jab but Haades uses good head movement to avoid it. Haades chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ozturk can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hadi Ozturk will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hannes Haades's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R2# Haades fails in his attempt to clinch. Haades takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Ozturk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ozturk throws a nice outside leg kick. Haades dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozturk. That did some damage! Ozturk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haades finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozturk's head. Haades thumps Ozturk with a low kick. Haades throws a series of punches but Ozturk avoids them all with ease. Ozturk is trying to counter with his kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozturk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haades is able to avoid easily. Ozturk stuns Haades with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ozturk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ozturk lands a leg kick that knocks Haades off balance momentarily.#T1# Ozturk checks a low kick from Haades. Haades tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozturk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Ozturk connects with a single shot there. Ozturk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozturk connects with a solid leg kick. Haades fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozturk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Ozturk. Hadi Ozturk seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ozturk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haades's sensitive parts. Ozturk throws a leg kick but Haades sees it coming and moves out of range. Haades on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ozturk. Ozturk obviously looking to wear him down.
Hannes Haades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Haades has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozturk. Ozturk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haades. Haades is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Haades wants to clinch. Ozturk scoring well with a low kick there.
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! Ozturk wants to land a leg kick but Haades is out of range. Ozturk has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Haades looks to land a body kick but Ozturk moved away.#T3# Ozturk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL# Haades has Ozturk up against the cage in a clinch.
Ozturk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Ozturk looking to stall.
Haades's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Haades misses with some punches.
Ozturk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nice body punch from Ozturk. Hannes Haades has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ozturk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ozturk misses with the head strike.
Haades softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Haades can't find room to land a body shot as Ozturk controls the action.
Ozturk misses with a punch on the inside.
Haades swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozturk. Haades misses with a body punch.
Haades throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozturk. Haades avoids the elbow strike from Ozturk, against the cage.
#T4# A head punch on the inside from Ozturk fails to land. Ozturk misses with a hook from the clinch. Haades can't find room to land a body shot as Ozturk controls the action.
Haades blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Haades misses with the head strike.
Ozturk misses with an elbow over the top. Haades throws a head punch that misses. Haades misses with some punches.
Haades prevents a body shot from Ozturk. Ozturk is looking to control Haades's arms but Haades gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ozturk has his back to the cage. A short right from Ozturk. Haades can't find room to land a body shot as Ozturk controls the action.
Ozturk misses with a punch on the inside.
Haades fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haades takes an elbow to the temple. Haades fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozturk working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right from Ozturk. A quick uppercut on the inside from Haades. Ozturk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Hadi Ozturk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ozturk 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 19:20 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 18:20 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hadi Ozturk! Hadi Ozturk decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
EPL 11.4
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1# Clones Jr scores with a leg kick.
Ozturk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clones Jr to score with a decent uppercut. Ozturk misses with a wild body shot. Clones Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ozturk. Ozturk circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Ozturk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Clones Jr blocks a head kick by Ozturk.
Clones Jr cracks a nice hook into Ozturk's ribs. Clones Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ozturk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clones Jr is out of range. Clones Jr throws a low kick, looking for Ozturk's leg but Ozturk calmly moves out of range. Ozturk throws a big counter head kick but Clones Jr avoids it with no problem. Clones Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozturk sees it coming and avoids it easily. Clones Jr lands with an overhand left. Ozturk misses with a leg kick. Clones Jr misses with an uppercut. Ozturk avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ozturk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clones Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ozturk's calf.#T1# Clones Jr blocks a low kick nicely. Clones Jr works the jab nicely. Ozturk tries a head kick but it misses.
Clones Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Clones Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ozturk takes a step back to recover. Clones Jr looks to land a right hand but Ozturk moved out of range. Clones Jr tries a low kick but Ozturk avoids it. Clones Jr misses with a looping right. Ozturk only half commits to the counter leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Clones Jr. Ozturk throws a jab but it's blocked by Clones Jr. Clones Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ozturk. That one must have hurt.#CL2# Ozturk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Clones Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Ozturk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Ozturk prevents a body shot from Clones Jr. Ozturk misses with some punches.
#T2# Clones Jr avoids the elbow strike from Ozturk, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Clones Jr. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Clones Jr tries to work over Ozturk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Clones Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ozturk backwards. Ozturk lands an elbow just above Clones Jr 's eye. Clones Jr digs a right hand into Ozturk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ozturk's gas tank. Ozturk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clones Jr backwards. Ozturk misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Clones Jr on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Clones Jr. A right hand to the body from Clones Jr.
Ozturk looks winded! Still in the clinch, Clones Jr scores with a nice short uppercut. Ozturk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clones Jr is keeping busy. Clones Jr lands with a short shot to the head. Clones Jr lands a left hand.
Ozturk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clones Jr's elbow. Clones Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Ozturk. Ozturk tries a body shot but Clones Jr blocks it.
Ozturk digs a right hand into Clones Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clones Jr's gas tank. Clones Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Clones Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# A quick uppercut on the inside from Clones Jr. Ozturk tries a body shot but Clones Jr blocks it.
Clones Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozturk throws a punch but it's blocked by Clones Jr. Clones Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozturk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Clones Jr blocks an elbow strike. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clones Jr. Clones Jr is working Ozturk over against the cage. A right hand to the body from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr lands with a right to the head. Clones Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. Clones Jr lands a right hand. Clones Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozturk misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr lands with a light punch inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice right hand lands inside from Clones Jr. Clones Jr lands an uppercut. Clones Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Clones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozturk controls his hands.
#T4# A body shot lands from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr lands with a right to the head. Clones Jr presses Ozturk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Clones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clones Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clones Jr. Clones Jr lands with a light punch inside. Clones Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Clones Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ozturk has had enough of the clinch but Clones Jr keeps him there for the moment. Clones Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. Clones Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Ozturk backwards. A body shot lands from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ozturk or not. Clones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Clones Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Clones Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ozturk backwards. Ozturk blocks a body shot from Clones Jr. Clones Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clones Jr lands a right hand. Clones Jr blocks a body shot from Ozturk. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Clones Jr dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R2# Jab, jab by Clones Jr - just one landing. Nice body kick there by Clones Jr. Clones Jr lands with a cross. Ozturk throws a hook to the side of Clones Jr's head but Clones Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Don Clones Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Clones Jr jabs Ozturk to the body, keeping him at a distance. Clones Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Clones Jr lands a nice looking body kick. Clones Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Clones Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD# Clones Jr lands a big uppercut and Ozturk crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ozturk looks OK. Clones Jr waves Ozturk back to his feet!#ROC# Ozturk is rocked! Ozturk is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clones Jr drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Ozturk's head, knocking him out cold! Clones Jr is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Clones Jr! After winning the bout, Don Clones Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EPL 11.3
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1# Jung misses with a low kick as Ozturk jumps back. Sungwon Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jung lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Jung throws a poor cross that misses
and Ozturk counters with a thumping low kick. Jung has his takedown stuffed and Ozturk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ozturk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jung shoots in and drives through. Ozturk sprawls well. Jung fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozturk checks it well. Jung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ozturk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozturk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ozturk defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sungwon Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ozturk misses with a low kick. Jung misses with a low kick.
#T1# Jung is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jung looks to land a body kick but Ozturk moved away. Jung motions for Ozturk to come forward. Jung throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jung lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozturk moves out of range of the leg kick from Jung.#TD# Jung manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ozturk on his heels. He'll look to pass Ozturk's guard now, I'm sure. Ozturk keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully. Jung stopping the sweep attempt from Ozturk. Jung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ozturk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jung is looking to work some ground and pound but Ozturk has wrist control. Ozturk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jung. Ozturk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Jung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jung passes into half guard. Jung not doing much here.
Ozturk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Jung passes to side control. Jung creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Jung throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Jung looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ozturk is avoiding damage well.
#T3# Ozturk takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Ozturk wants to control but Jung postures up. Jung is looking to take a break and control but Ozturk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jung scores with a couple of short elbows. Jung remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Jung working the ground and pound from side control. Ozturk avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jung. Jung has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Ozturk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4# Jung is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ozturk's shoulder. That is not cool. Check out the look on Jung's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jung scoring with punches from side control. Jung tries to score with some ground and pound. Ozturk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Ozturk being controlled for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ozturk takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jung throwing strikes but Ozturk manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sungwon Jung dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R2# Jung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ozturk pinned against the cage. Ozturk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ozturk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jung. Ozturk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozturk manages to avoid it. Ozturk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Ozturk blocks a head kick by Jung.
Ozturk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A big right from Jung misses. Jung backing away here, and Ozturk unleashes a leg kick that just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Jung looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ozturk throws out a counter right but Jung avoids it with no problem. Ozturk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jung looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1# Jung dives in for a single leg takedown but Ozturk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jung checks a leg kick. Ozturk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jung is looking to score with low kicks. Ozturk tries a quick counter leg kick but Jung is wise to it. Hadi Ozturk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ozturk throws a jab when Jung was well out of range. Jung scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Jung. Jung throws a leg kick but Ozturk sees it coming and moves out of range. Jung moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Ozturk moves out of range of the leg kick from Jung.#CL# Jung clinches up with Ozturk and pushes him back against the cage. Jung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozturk can do to turn this around? Jung tries to pull guard but Ozturk forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sungwon Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jung prevents a body shot from Ozturk. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozturk. Ozturk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hadi Ozturk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Jung tries a body shot but Ozturk blocks it.
Ozturk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jung lands with a light punch inside. Ozturk has a couple of punches blocked by Jung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jung misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozturk. A shot in the inside from Jung. Ozturk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jung is trying to pull guard but Ozturk has him pressed against the cage. Ozturk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jung blocks an uppercut.
Jung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jung has Ozturk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozturk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jung jumps guard but Ozturk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Jung takes an elbow to the temple. Jung takes an elbow to the forehead. Jung tries a body shot but Ozturk blocks it.
Ozturk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jung tries a body shot but Ozturk blocks it.
#T3# Jung throws a head punch that misses. Ozturk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short uppercut from Ozturk. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jung. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ozturk lands a nice elbow. #CUT2# It looks like Sungwon Jung has been cut. Ozturk looking to slow down the pace here. Ozturk struggles to land a body shot inside as Jung controls his hands.
Jung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hadi Ozturk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ozturk has a couple of punches blocked by Jung.
Jung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ozturk backwards. Jung tries for a takedown but Ozturk manages to get underhooks.
Ozturk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jung misses with the head strike.
Ozturk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ozturk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozturk's elbow. Jung misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# Jung is leaning against Ozturk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ozturk working aggressively here.
Jung misses with the head strike.
Jung has Ozturk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozturk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ozturk misses with a body punch.
Ozturk prevents a body shot from Jung. Ozturk swings wildly with an uppercut but Jung uses good head movement to avoid it. A body shot lands from Jung.
Jung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ozturk to keep the fight standing. Jung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Jung.
Jung takes an elbow to the temple. Ozturk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Jung misses with a punch to the body.
Jung lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ozturk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozturk tries to throw a body punch but Jung avoids it by throwing Ozturk back against the cage. Jung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jung lands a hook that snaps the head of Ozturk backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozturk.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Hadi Ozturk. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 20:19 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 19:19 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
EPL 11.2
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1# Ozturk misses with a low kick. Hill keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hill looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Hill checks a leg kick. Hill misses with a low kick as Ozturk jumps back. Ozturk dodges the punch combination from Hill.
Ozturk cracks Hill with a good jab. Ozturk 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Hill misses. Hill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1# Hill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Ozturk. Hill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hill scores with a nice right hand.
Ozturk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ozturk misses with a leg kick and Hill makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ozturk really felt that one!#CL# Hill forces Ozturk back against the cage and clinches. Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozturk controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Ozturk - that landed with a thud.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Hill avoids a wild elbow strike from Ozturk.#T2# A battle for position here, against the cage. Ozturk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozturk scores with a shoulder strike. Ozturk tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Ozturk back against the cage. Hill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice elbow from Ozturk. Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozturk lands an elbow that stopped Hill in his tracks for a moment. Hill stalling against the cage.
Ozturk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards. Ozturk lands a body punch. Hill takes an elbow to the temple. A head punch on the inside from Hill fails to land. Hill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozturk's elbow. Hill tries to throw a body punch but Ozturk avoids it by throwing Hill back against the cage. Ozturk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hill backwards. Ozturk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hill or not. Hill is breathing heavily. A nice glancing elbow lands by Ozturk. Ozturk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Hill blocks an elbow strike.#T3# With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ozturk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hill's brow. Ozturk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozturk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ozturk digs a right hand underneath Hill's ribcage. Hill let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ozturk tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ozturk misses with a punch to the body.
Ozturk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hills head. Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozturk scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hill working aggressively here.
Ozturk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ozturk lands a nice shot to the body. Ozturk lands a shoulder strike. A short left from Ozturk. Hill dodges an elbow strike from Ozturk.
Ozturk is pushing Hill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Ozturk working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ozturk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4# Ozturk prevents a body shot from Hill. Ozturk misses with a hook from the clinch. Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozturk uses good head movement to avoid it. Ozturk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ozturk fails to land. #BC2# Ozturk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hill thows a leg kick but Ozturk checks it and Ozturk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ozturk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hadi Ozturk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ozturk throws a half hearted mid kick. Hill appears to be looking for a big counter. Ozturk throws a front kick aimed at Hill's knee but Hill avoids it well. Hill throws a wild body kick that Ozturk sees coming a mile off. Ozturk slips a straight right by Hill. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadi Ozturk dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R2# Hill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hill throws a head kick that misses. Hill does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A jab lands there for Hill.#CL# Hill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hill misses with a punch to the body.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozturk uses good head movement to avoid it. Ozturk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozturk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill blocking some punches.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hill misses with a short punch on the inside. Ozturk tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Hadi Ozturk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1# Ozturk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Ozturk manages to break the clinch.
Ozturk has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ozturk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill. Hill moves out of range of the leg kick from Ozturk. Hill scores with a push kick. Hill throws a chopping leg kick but Ozturk manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Ozturk tests Hill's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hill avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL# Hill has managed to clinch.
Ozturk misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Ozturk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hill. Ozturk lands with a right to the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ozturk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hill's brow. Hill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozturk misses with a punch to the body.
Hill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ozturk backwards. Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozturk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill. Ozturk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hill misses with the head strike.
Ozturk tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Ozturk back against the cage. Ozturk cracks Hill with a nice body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ozturk lands with a left to the head. Jericho Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill taking a breather. Ozturk lands a shoulder strike. Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3# Hill gets through Ozturk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill. #BC2# Ozturk breaks the clinch.
Hadi Ozturk seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ozturk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hill ducks under a wild hook from Ozturk. Ozturk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick from Hill misses. Hill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Ozturk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
Ozturk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hill checks it well. #T4# Hill throws a wild body kick that Ozturk sees coming a mile off. Ozturk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hill with a body shot. Ozturk is looking to slow Hill down with leg kicks. Good work by Hill as he checks the leg kick. Ozturk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hill is able to avoid easily. Ozturk throws a low kick but Hill moves out of range easily. A little feinted left hand from Hill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hill tries to clinch but Ozturk moves away and Ozturk counters with an outside leg kick.
Ozturk thows a leg kick but Hill checks it #TD# and Hill counters with a nice double leg into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ozturk wants to control but Hill passes easily into half guard.
Ozturk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hill.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Hadi Ozturk. I think Ozturk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 18:20 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 18:20 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hadi Ozturk! Hadi Ozturk decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
EPL 11.1
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1# Kingsley checks the leg kick nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kingsley. Ozturk is looking to chop away at Kingsley's legs. Ozturk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kingsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyle Kingsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ozturk looks for the body kick but Kingsley saw that one coming. Kingsley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingsley lands a nice shot that snaps Ozturk's head back.
Kingsley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ozturk to counter with a crisp jab. Kingsley throws a hook but Ozturk avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kingsley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozturk. A looping hook to the body misses from Ozturk. Kingsley does a little dance to reset his feet. Kingsley looks to land a body kick but Ozturk moved away. Kingsley throws a nice outside leg kick. Kingsley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Kingsley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ozturk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ozturk feints a counter leg kick. Ozturk missing with a left hand there. Kingsley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kingsley throws a hook but Ozturk blocks it. Ozturk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Ozturk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ozturk misses with a low kick as Kingsley jumps back. Kingsley sizes up Ozturk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kingsley throws a big shot that misses. Ozturk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2# Ozturk takes the fight into the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Ozturk throws an elbow but misses. Ozturk lands an elbow inside. #CUT2# It looks like Kyle Kingsley has been cut. Ozturk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozturk working aggressively here.
Kingsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozturk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Ozturk scores with a shot to the side of Kingsley's head. #T2# Kingsley misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kingsley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ozturk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ozturk lands a left hand.
Ozturk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozturk throws an elbow that misses.
Ozturk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ozturk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kingsley backwards. Ozturk lands with a short shot to the head. Ozturk tries to work over Kingsley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ozturk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kingsleys head. Ozturk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ozturk blocks an uppercut.
Kingsley is trying to force a seperation but Ozturk has the dominant position. Kingsley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kingsley lands a body shot. Still in the clinch, Ozturk scores with a nice short uppercut. Ozturk struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingsley controls his hands.
Ozturk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kingsley blocks an elbow strike from Ozturk.
A shot in the inside from Ozturk. #ROC2# Kingsley is rocked!#T3# Kingsley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Kingsley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kingsley wants to get back to striking at distance but Ozturk won't allow it.
Ozturk lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A short right from Ozturk on the inside. Ozturk has Kingsley pressed against the cage. He pushes Kingsley back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Ozturk throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kingsley crashing to the floor! Ozturk piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kingsley is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hadi Ozturk! After the fight, Hadi Ozturk was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# Ozturk scores with a leg kick.
Hunter lands a jab. We've been told by Ozturk's head coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD# Oooooh!!! Ozturk has knocked Hunter down with a huge combo! Ozturk steps away and waves a wobbly Hunter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Hunter is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Bobby Hunter has been cut. Ozturk 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 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hadi Ozturk! After the fight, Hadi Ozturk was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Lumpinee 9
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1# Luis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozturk was well out of range. Poor timing from Luis. Ozturk blocks a head kick by Luis.
Luis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Luis throws a quick inside leg kick. Ozturk throws a low kick but Luis avoids it. Luis avoids the body shot from Ozturk.
Ozturk takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Luis finds it's way through Ozturk's defenses. Luis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ozturk's head backwards. Luis moves out of range as Ozturk strikes. Luis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Luis getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Luis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozturk.
Ozturk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luis. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Luis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Luis throws a push kick but Ozturk slaps the foot to one side. Luis checks a leg kick nicely. Luis checks a low kick from Ozturk. Ozturk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1# Luis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Luis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luis lands with a kick to the temple. Ozturk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Ozturk throws a nice outside leg kick. Ozturk slips under a jab. Ozturk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Luis tries to counter by closing the distance. Luis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice body punch from Luis. Luis ducks under a wild hook from Ozturk. Luis moves out of range of the body kick. Luis blocks a jab. Luis misses with a body shot.
Luis just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOzturk. Ozturk throws a series of punches but Luis moves out of range. Ozturk misses with a body shot.
Luis replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ozturk blocks it well. Ozturk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight. Luis lands the left hand. Luis throws a head kick that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ozturk lands a nice hook to Luis's body. Luis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Ozturk looks to land a left hand but Luis moved out of range nicely. Luis tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2# Luis closes the distance and lands a one-two. Luis lands with an overhand left. Ozturk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A shot to the liver by Luis. Beautiful body shot. Luis misses the shot to the body. Luis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ozturk lands with a good body shot. Ozturk is looking to slow Luis down with leg kicks. Ozturk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luis. Luis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ozturk's hands. Ozturk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Luis. Ozturk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luis. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ozturk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozturk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Luis scores with the left hand. Ozturk knows he should have avoided that one. Luis catches Ozturk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Luis dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Ozturk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Luis's head. A solid leg kick lands there for Ozturk.
Ozturk checks a leg kick nicely. That kick from Ozturk tenderised Luis's leg. Luis is trying to keep his angry face on. Ozturk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Luis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozturk is out of range and Luis settles back down. Luis jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ozturk connects with a solid leg kick. Luis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luis cracks the inside of Ozturk's front leg. A clash of legs there as Ozturk blocks the low kick. Ozturk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Luis just manages to avoid it. Ozturk clobbers Luis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bruce Luis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A decent looking cross lands there for Luis. Luis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozturk manages to avoid it. Luis looks to land a right hand but Ozturk moved out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fighters circling - Ozturk throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Luis fails to land with a series of punches.
Luis misses with a body shot.
#T1# A head kick misses from Ozturk. Nice uppercut there from Luis. Ozturk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Luis. Ozturk misses with a hook. Luis on the wrong end of a nice hook. Ozturk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozturk throws a half hearted mid kick. Luis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ozturk throwing a counter right hand but Luis manages to avoid it. Luis misses with a low kick.
And Ozturk counters with a quick kick to the body but Luis blocks it. Ozturk blocks a leg kick. Ozturk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ozturk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ozturk misses with a looping right. Luis tries a quick counter leg kick but Ozturk is wise to it. Bruce Luis seems to be getting the better of the standup. Luis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozturk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luis avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Ozturk lands a nice looking body shot.
Luis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozturk manages to avoid it.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ozturk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luis moves out of range of the body kick. Luis slips a jab and a cross from Ozturk.
Ozturk misses with a low kick. Ozturk misses with a wild body shot. Luis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Luis throws a right and a left that both miss. Ozturk clobbers Luis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Luis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Luis moves out of range of the body kick. Luis now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Luis scores with a head kick.
Luis walks into a jab. Ozturk slips a jab from Luis. Ozturk avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ozturk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Luis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Ozturk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Luis has time to react. Luis delivers a nice body kick. Ozturk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luis can pounce on him.
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 Hadi Ozturk will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R3# Ozturk misses with a low kick. Luis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozturk.
Ozturk misses with a straight left. Luis lands a head shot. Luis throws a sloppy head kick and Ozturk moves out of range easily. Ozturk moves out of range of the body kick from Luis.
Luis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ozturk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ozturk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ozturk lands a nice looking body shot.
Luis digs a good hook to Ozturk's body.
Ozturk just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozturk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Luis misses with a wild body shot. Ozturk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ozturk. Luis shrugs it off though. Luis misses with a low kick.
Luis is looking to slow Ozturk down with leg kicks. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Luis moves out of range as Ozturk throws a body kick.
#T1# Ozturk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ozturk scores with a one two! Luis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Ozturk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luis is out of range and Ozturk settles back down. Ozturk delivers a nice body kick. Luis misses with a looping right. Ozturk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozturk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ozturk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Luis connects with an inside leg kick. Ozturk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozturk throws a push kick but Luis slaps the foot to one side. Luis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ozturk with a body shot. Luis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ozturk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Luis misses with a looping left. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ozturk missing with a left hand there. Luis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luis checks a leg kick. Ozturk misses with a low kick.#T2# A decent looking body kick lands there for Ozturk. A telegraphed right hand from Luis misses the target. Ozturk throws out a loose jab but Luis uses good head movement to avoid it. Luis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ozturk takes a step back to recover. Luis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luis checks a leg kick. Ozturk throws a leg kick that misses. Luis flicks out a counter leg kick but Ozturk steps away. Ozturk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Luis ducks under a wild hook from Ozturk. Luis wants to counter with a clinch but Ozturk pushes him away. Ozturk keeps Luis at a distance using the push kick. Luis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Luis lands a body shot.
Ozturk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luis. Luis dips to his left and cracks Ozturk with an uppercut! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Luis missing with a left hand there. Ozturk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bruce Luis just about did enough to take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Ozturk lands with an overhand left. A jab from Ozturk misses. Jab, jab by Luis - just one landing. Luis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ozturk cracks a nice hook into Luis's ribs. Ozturk is looking to chop away at Luis's legs. Luis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ozturk counters with a straight right hand. Ozturk is looking to land body kicks. Luis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ozturk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A big right from Luis misses. Ozturk misses with a body kick. Ozturk dodges the punch combination from Luis.
Ozturk scores with a push kick. Ozturk misses the shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ozturk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1# Ozturk lands a lovely overhand right. Luis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozturk throws the kick towards the body but Luis avoids it. Luis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Ozturk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Sloppy strikes from Ozturk. Those never looked like landing. Ozturk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luis sees it coming and avoids it easily. Luis feints a counter leg kick. Ozturk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ozturk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luis. Ozturk moves out of range as Luis strikes. Ozturk throws a sloppy head kick and Luis moves out of range easily. Luis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozturk manages to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Ozturk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Luis works the jab nicely. Luis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Ozturk looks to throw the jab but Luis is out of range. Luis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozturk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Luis cracks Ozturk with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Luis thows a leg kick but Ozturk checks it and Ozturk counters with a three punch combo that has Luis backing up. Luis nods at Ozturk to acknowledge the strikes. Ozturk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luis. Luis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Nice defenses there by Ozturk. Ozturk looks to land a left hand but Luis moved out of range nicely. Ozturk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Luis blocks a jab. Ozturk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ozturk thumps Luis with a low kick. Ozturk throws a right hand that Luis ducks under and follows up with a left that Luis also avoids with ease. Ozturk throws a body punch but Luis moves out of range. Ozturk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Luis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luis slips under a jab from Ozturk. Ozturk throws a right and a left that Luis avoids nicely. A big right from Ozturk misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadi Ozturk had his way with Bruce Luis in that round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# Luis scores with a sloppy right hand. Ozturk should have avoided that one. Luis throws a half hearted mid kick. A little feinted left hand from Ozturk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Luis throws a nice head kick!
Ozturk 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. Luis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Ozturk. That's going to slow Luis down. Ozturk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Luis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luis.
Luis's corner calls for a 1-2. Luis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Luis dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ozturk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luis can pounce on him.
Luis throws a hook but Ozturk avoids it easily. Luis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ozturk scores with a nice strike. Ozturk takes a swing at Luis's ribcage but misses. #T1# Ozturk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ozturk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luis moves away. It seemed like Luis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ozturk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Luis misses with a kick to the body.
Ozturk avoids the body shot from Luis.
A little feinted left hand from Ozturk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Luis looks for the body kick but Ozturk saw that one coming. Luis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Luis misses with a few strikes there.
Ozturk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Luis on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ozturk ducks under a wild hook from Luis. Luis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Ozturk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Ozturk - just one landing. Ozturk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Luis feints and then cracks Ozturk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozturk down. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A jab from Ozturk misses. #T2# Luis tries to work over Ozturk's front leg with a kick but Ozturk checks it. Luis throws a nice outside leg kick. Luis avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Ozturk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luis. Ozturk is looking to land body kicks. Luis dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Luis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ozturk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Luis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Luis throws a front kick aimed at Ozturk's knee but Ozturk avoids it well. Ozturk tries to counter by clinching up but Luis breaks away and moves out of range. Ozturk misses with a low kick. Luis lands with a good body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ozturk misses with a body shot
and Luis counters with a nice body shot. Luis throws a shot from downtown. Ozturk moves away and avoids it. Nice straight punches there by Ozturk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ozturk. Luis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight! Bruce Luis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Luis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Luis! Bruce Luis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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