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NYFN Legends Tournament r. 7
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Kakoullis thuds his shin into the meat of Origi's side.
Kakoullis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Origi - just one landing.
Kakoullis misses with a wild combination.
Origi is looking to counter punch.
Kakoullis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kakoullis misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kakoullis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kakoullis! But no joy.
Kakoullis 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.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Origi misses.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakoullis tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kakoullis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Origi slips a straight right by Kakoullis.
Origi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis checks a low kick from Origi.
Origi connects with a body shot that sends Kakoullis's belly button to the back.#T1#
Kakoullis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kakoullis slips a straight right by Origi.
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut. Origi saw that one coming.
Kakoullis misses with a leg kick
and Origi counters with a good, hard body kick but Kakoullis shrugs it off.
Kakoullis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body.
As Kakoullis backs away, Origi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Origi throws a wild body kick that Kakoullis sees coming a mile off.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Origi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Origi throws a body kick.
Kakoullis throws a poor cross that misses
and Origi counters with a straight right hand.
Origi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kakoullis.
Nice defenses there by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a front kick aimed at Origi's knee but Origi avoids it well. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Origi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakoullis throws a sloppy head kick and Origi moves out of range easily.
Origi looks to throw the jab but Kakoullis is out of range.
Origi throws a looping overhand right but Kakoullis ducks down to avoid it.
Kakoullis defending well as Origi loads up on a big left hand.
Kakoullis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Origi loads up on a big right hand but Kakoullis slips the punch.
Origi checks the leg kick.
Kakoullis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Origi throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Kakoullis tries to keep at a distance but Origi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Origi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Origi scores with a shoulder strike.
Origi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakoullis. #T3#
Kakoullis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kakoullis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Origi fails to land with a series of punches.
Origi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kakoullis.
Origi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kakoullis under the eye.
Kakoullis cracks Origi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Origi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Origi - that will leave a mark!
Origi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kakoullis.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Kakoullis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Origi eats them both and turns towards Kakoullis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kakoullis misses with a combination
and Origi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kakoullis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Origi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakoullis.
Origi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kakoullis misses with a wild combination.
Origi throws a leg kick that misses.
Kakoullis works Origi's body with a nice hook.
Kakoullis takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Origi throws a sloppy head kick and Kakoullis moves out of range easily.
Origi misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Origi misses with an uppercut. Kakoullis saw that one coming.
Origi throws the left hand but Kakoullis avoids the punch easily.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kakoullis looks to land a body kick but Origi moved away.
A right-left combo lands from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Origi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Origi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kakoullis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis misses with a left hand
and Origi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kakoullis throws a right hand that misses
and Origi counters with a straight right hand.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis jabs Origi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Origi slips under a jab.
Kakoullis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kakoullis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Origi feints and then cracks Kakoullis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kakoullis down.
Kakoullis moves forwards but Origi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A cross from Kakoullis lands.
Origi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut.
Kakoullis lands a right hook to the body.
Origi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the strikes.
Origi misses with a looping left.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Origi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakoullis thows a body kick. Origi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Origi misses the target.
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Kakoullis throws a right hand that misses
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut.
Origi throws a head kick that misses.
Kakoullis thows a leg kick but Origi checks it
enabling Origi to counter with a crisp jab.
Origi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
That has opened up Sotiris Kakoullis's cut even more.
Kakoullis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the side of Origi's head but Origi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Origi is looking for a counter combo.
Nice body punch from Origi. #T3#
Kakoullis throws a body kick that misses.
Kakoullis tries a low kick but Origi avoids it.
Origi looks to land a left hand but Kakoullis moved out of range nicely.
Kakoullis lands with a nice combination. Origi backs away looking to recover.
Origi blocks a jab.
Kakoullis connects with a body shot.
Origi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kakoullis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kakoullis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Origi throws an off balance right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a low kick, right behind Origi 's knee.
A cross from Origi lands.#T4#
Kakoullis tries a head kick but it misses.
Origi throwing a counter right hand but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakoullis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakoullis lands a nice looking body kick.
Kakoullis throws a body shot but no joy.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Origi counters with a stiff right hand.
Origi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kakoullis connects with a jab.
Origi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakoullis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kakoullis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kakoullis throws out a powerful jab.
Origi misses with an uppercut
and Kakoullis counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotiris Kakoullis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Origi misses with an uppercut. Kakoullis saw that one coming.
Kakoullis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Origi throws a jab when Kakoullis was well out of range.
Origi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kakoullis finds it's way round the side to connect with Origi's head.
Kakoullis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis works Origi's body with a nice hook.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Kakoullis avoids the head kick by Origi.
Kakoullis scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kakoullis defending well as Origi loads up on a big left hand.
Kakoullis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Kakoullis is predictable there
and Origi counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kakoullis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Origi.
Kakoullis cracks a nice hook into Origi's ribs.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a body punch
and Origi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Origi throws a low kick but Kakoullis avoids it.
Origi lands a jab.
Origi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Origi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Origi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kakoullis misses with a hook. Origi ducked under it nicely.
Origi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Origi misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Kakoullis.
Origi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kakoullis misses with a hook
and Origi counters with a good low kick that Kakoullis was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakoullis throws a head kick that misses.
Origi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kakoullis just manages to avoid it.
Origi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kakoullis takes a swing at Origi's ribcage but misses.
Origi throws a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Kakoullis misses its intended target.
Origi slips under a jab from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Origi momentarily.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the side of Origi's head but Origi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Kakoullis throws a low kick, looking for Origi's leg but Origi calmly moves out of range.
Origi throwing a counter right hand but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Kakoullis is predictable there
and Origi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kakoullis thuds his shin into the meat of Origi's side.
Kakoullis connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kakoullis.
Origi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakoullis.
Origi throws a right and a left that Kakoullis avoids nicely.
Kakoullis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Origi blocks a head kick by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a body shot but no joy.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Origi throws a series of punches but Kakoullis avoids them all with ease.
Origi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Origi thumps Kakoullis with a low kick.
Kakoullis misses with a hook.
Kakoullis throws out a loose jab but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Origi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Origi throws a shot from downtown. Kakoullis moves away and avoids it.
Origi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Origi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Origi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kakoullis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kakoullis lands a head shot.
Origi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kakoullis to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotiris Kakoullis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
That's time! Origi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Origi misses with an uppercut
and Kakoullis counters with a stiff right hand.
Origi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kakoullis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakoullis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Origi. That did some damage!
Kakoullis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Origi moved away.
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Kakoullis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Origi. That did some damage!
Kakoullis tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis swings widly with a right hand
and Origi counters with a straight right hand.
Origi throws a big shot that misses.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Origi throws a body kick.
Origi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kakoullis is looking to slow Origi down with leg kicks. #T1#
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Origi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kakoullis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Origi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kakoullis digs a good hook to Origi's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kakoullis misses the target.
A big right from Origi misses.
Kakoullis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Origi is able to avoid easily.
Kakoullis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kakoullis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kakoullis cracks the inside of Origi's front leg.
Origi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kakoullis lands a nice hook to Origi's body. Origi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kakoullis stuns Origi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Origi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
Origi throws a shot from downtown. Kakoullis moves away and avoids it.
Kakoullis misses the jab.
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!
Kakoullis is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Kakoullis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kakoullis misses the jab.
Kakoullis defending well as Origi loads up on a big left hand.
Kakoullis fakes the leg kick and cracks Origi in the body.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Origi strikes.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis lands a jab.#T3#
Kakoullis throws an off balance right hand
and Origi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Origi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kakoullis scores with a jab to the head.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Origi.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Origi.
Origi misses with a body kick.
Origi blocks the body kick.
Origi scores with the left hand. Kakoullis knows he should have avoided that one.
Kakoullis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Kakoullis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kakoullis lands with a slapping head kick.
Kakoullis cracks Origi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Kakoullis cracks the inside of Origi's front leg.
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Origi.
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Origi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
A clash of legs there as Kakoullis blocks the low kick.
Origi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a nice uppercut.
Kakoullis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kakoullis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Origi 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.
Kakoullis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Origi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Origi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kakoullis.
Origi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotiris Kakoullis dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kakoullis works over Origi's head and body with a nice combination.
Kakoullis misses with a jab to the body
and Origi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kakoullis throws a hook but Origi avoids it easily.
Kakoullis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Origi's head.
Kakoullis scores with a jab. Origi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kakoullis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Origi throws a leg kick but Kakoullis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kakoullis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Origi is out of range and Kakoullis settles back down.
Kakoullis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick which misses Origi's front leg but catches the back leg as Origi tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi swings widly with a right hand
and Kakoullis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakoullis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kakoullis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakoullis throws a head kick but Origi moves out of range.
#T1#
Origi avoids a kick to the body.
Kakoullis walks into a straight right hand from Origi.
Some wild striking there from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Origi checks it well.
Origi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis jabs Origi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kakoullis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Origi's sensitive parts.
Origi tries to land a front kick but Kakoullis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Origi moves out of range of the body kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis scores with a sloppy right hand. Origi should have avoided that one.
Divock Origi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sotiris Kakoullis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Origi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Origi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kakoullis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut
enabling Origi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Origi - just one landing. #CUT#
The cut above Sotiris Kakoullis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Origi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Origi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kakoullis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Origi connects with a looping right hand.
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Kakoullis.
Origi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Kakoullis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kakoullis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kakoullis.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Origi has knocked Kakoullis down with a huge combo! Origi steps away and waves a wobbly Kakoullis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Kakoullis is rocked!
Origi throws a leg kick
and Kakoullis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kakoullis is still on wobbly legs! Can Origi finish him?
Origi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kakoullis seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Origi is predictable there
and Kakoullis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Origi throws a series of punches but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis throws out a counter right but Origi avoids it with no problem.
Kakoullis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Origi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Origi.#CUT#
Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Kakoullis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Origi is out of range.
Kakoullis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Origi's head.
Origi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kakoullis lands a jab to the head.
Origi throws a shot from downtown. Kakoullis moves away and avoids it.
Kakoullis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kakoullis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Origi can pounce on him.
Origi misses the shot to the body.
Kakoullis throws a push kick but Origi slaps the foot to one side.
Origi throws a shot from downtown. Kakoullis moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakoullis cracks the inside of Origi's front leg.
Origi misses with a hook
and Kakoullis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kakoullis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sotiris Kakoullis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kakoullis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sotiris Kakoullis!
A victorious Sotiris Kakoullis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Divock Origi spoke after the fight, saying 'I have the upmost respect for you Klatz. Congrats! '.
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Event:
CEC 562
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
Origi drops Burns with a beautiful combination! Burns stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Origi is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Alex John Conor Burns has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .
Origi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Origi. That did some damage!
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Origi.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Burns .
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Origi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Origi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Origi throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Burns tries to clinch up but Origi circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Origi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Origi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Origi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Origi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
A cross from Origi lands.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Origi circles away.
Origi throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Origi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Origi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns throws a low kick but Origi moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Origi! But no joy.
Burns fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Burns .
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Origi misses.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns tests Origi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Origi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Origi's leg but Origi calmly moves out of range.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Origi throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
Burns throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Origi misses with a head kick.
Origi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Burns blocks a head kick by Origi.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Origi's sensitive parts.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks Origi off balance momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Origi checks a leg kick.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Origi's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Burns .
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Burns scores with a body shot.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Origi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns throws a leg kick but Origi checks it.
Origi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Origi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Origi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Origi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
Origi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Burns cracks Origi with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Origi throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Origi's front leg but catches the back leg as Origi tries to avoid it.
Burns is looking to slow Origi down with leg kicks.
Burns throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Origi! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Origi tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Origi takes one to the chin there.
Burns punishes Origi's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Burns drives through and clinches with Origi against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex John Conor Burns 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Origi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Origi.
Burns throws a low kick but Origi avoids it.
Burns thuds his right hand into Origi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burns cracks the inside of Origi's front leg.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A good leg kick by Burns .
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Origi doesn't seem bothered though.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Origi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Burns lands with a straight right. Origi didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Burns delivers a nice body kick.
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Origi is out of range.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Origi slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Burns misses with a hook. Origi ducked under it nicely.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Origi's knee but Origi avoids it well.
Origi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Origi manages to avoid it.
Origi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns . Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Origi throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Origi checks it well.
Burns misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Burns shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Origi eats them both and turns towards Burns to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Origi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Origi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burns tries to clinch
and Origi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Origi is able to avoid easily.
Origi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burns scores with a kick to the midsection.
Origi moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Origi can do to turn this around?
Burns lands a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns throws a jab when Origi was well out of range.#T3#
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Burns thows a leg kick but Origi checks it
letting Origi counter with a right hand.
Burns thumps Origi with a low kick.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Burns .
Origi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Origi has time to react.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns connects with a crisp jab.
Origi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Origi takes one to the chin there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Origi avoids the body shot from Burns .
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Origi down.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Origi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Origi! But no joy.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Origi.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Origi.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex John Conor Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex John Conor Burns '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#
Burns tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Origi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burns lands a jab to Origi's midsection.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Origi throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Origi's calf.
Origi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Origi.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Origi is just out of range.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Origi's defenses.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Origi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Burns lands a nice looking body kick.
Burns tests Origi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Origi blocks a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns .
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Burns jabs Origi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Origi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
Origi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Origi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Origi.
Divock Origi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .
Burns wants to slow Origi down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns throws a series of punches but Origi moves out of range.
Origi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Origi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns lands with a hook. Origi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns . #T3#
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burns duly obliges.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burns scores with a nice strike.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Origi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Origi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Origi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Origi misses with a looping right.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Origi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns throws a leg kick but Origi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Origi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Origi at a distance.
Nice body punch from Burns .
Origi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Burns .
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
A relieved looking Alex John Conor Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GAMMA#658 Origi v Verama
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Verama looks to land a body kick but Origi moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Verama.
Origi misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Verama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Verama trying to control the position from guard on top but Origi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verama wants to pass the guard but Origi is keeping the position.
Verama pushes down on Origi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Verama is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Verama sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Verama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Origi defends it well.
Origi is pressing down on Verama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Verama 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.
Origi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Verama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Verama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Verama passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Verama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Origi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Verama tries to advance to mount but Origi denies him. #T3#
Verama trying to control the position but Origi is working away.
Origi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Verama on the ground.#SUB2#
Verama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Verama prevents Origi from escaping the position.
Verama wants to control but Origi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Verama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Verama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Origi has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Verama goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Origi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Verama but great work by Origi.
Verama tries to bench press Origi off him but Origi keeps the position.
Verama gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verama trying to hold on to Origi's head to control him but Origi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Verama cracks a nice hook into Origi's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Origi there.
Verama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Origi on the side of the head.
Origi throws a head kick but Verama moves out of range.
Origi lands a right hook to the body.
Verama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Origi.
Verama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Verama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Origi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Origi misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Verama.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Verama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Origi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Origi moves out of range of the body kick from Verama.
Verama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Origi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Origi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Origi.#T1#
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Origi blocks the body kick.
Verama fakes the leg kick and cracks Origi in the body.
Origi moves out of range as Verama throws a body kick.
Origi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Origi.
Hector Verama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Verama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That kick from Origi tenderised Verama's leg. Verama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Origi scores with a one two! Verama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Divock Origi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verama fails to land the takedown.
Verama wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Verama.
Verama misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Origi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi misses with a straight left.
Verama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Verama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Origi throws out the jab.
And Verama responds with a good body kick, but Origi manages to step out the way in time.
Origi looks to clinch
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Origi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
Verama dives in and grabs Origi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Origi pushes down on Verama's head and hops out.
Origi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verama.
A little feinted left hand from Origi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Origi scores with a four punch combination!
Origi lands an overhand right.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Origi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verama.
Verama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Origi rather than just go for the knockout.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Origi avoids it.
Origi misses with a double jab
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Origi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Origi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verama.
Origi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Origi throws a lazy right hand but Verama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Origi lands a jab.
Origi throws out a powerful jab.
Origi misses the jab.
Verama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Origi but Origi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Divock Origi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Verama.
Origi moves forwards but Verama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verama! But no joy.
Origi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Origi does no damage.
Verama thuds a left hand into Origi's body.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama lands the left hand.
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Origi.
Origi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi looks to land a right hand but Verama moved out of range.
Verama misses the jab.
Origi is looking to counter punch.
Origi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verama.
Verama connects with a solid leg kick.
Origi throws a jab when Verama was well out of range.
Origi throws a looping overhand right but Verama ducks down to avoid it.
Verama misses with a wild body shot.
Verama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Verama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Verama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Origi misses.
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Origi throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Origi misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verama tests Origi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verama lands a nice shot that snaps Origi's head back.
Nice body kick from Verama.
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 Divock Origi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Origi throws a right hand that misses
and Verama counters with an outside leg kick.
Verama connects with a crisp jab.
Origi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Verama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Verama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verama thumps Origi with a low kick.
Verama throws the left hand but Origi avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Verama, as that shot connected.
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Origi checks the leg kick.
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Origi.
Origi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Origi 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.
Verama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Origi is looking to score with low kicks.
Verama misses with a looping right.#T1#
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Origi has time to react.
Origi slips a straight right by Verama.
Origi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verama throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Verama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Verama staying out of range there.
Origi throws out a leg kick but Verama moves out of range and Origi only half commits.
Verama scores with a hook.
Origi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Origi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verama has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Verama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Origi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Origi misses with a straight right.
Verama lands with a hook. Origi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Verama throws a lazy uppercut
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Verama misses the target.
Origi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Verama just manages to avoid it.
Origi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Verama throws out a counter right but Origi avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Origi throws a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Verama lands with a shot to the body.
Verama swings for the body but Origi moves out of range.
Verama looks to land a body kick but Origi moved away.
Verama tries a low kick but Origi avoids it.
Origi misses with a hook.
Origi misses with a looping right.
And Verama responds with a good body kick, but Origi manages to step out the way in time.
Verama throws a sloppy head kick and Origi moves out of range easily.
A jab from Verama misses.
Verama throws a hook but Origi blocks it.
Verama throws an off balance right hand
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut.
Verama avoids the head kick by Origi.
Origi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verama lands with a slapping head kick.
Origi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verama. Verama obviously looking to wear him down.
Origi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Good leg kick by Origi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Origi avoids the body shot from Verama.
As Verama looks to move away, Origi throws a big counter combo but Verama just gets out of the way.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Origi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Origi misses the jab.
Origi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Origi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Origi clobbers Verama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Verama is looking to clinch.
Verama lands a nice shot that snaps Origi's head back.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Verama moves out of range of the strikes.
Verama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Origi tries to bum rush Verama with a series of wild strikes but Verama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Verama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Verama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Verama moves out of range as Origi strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Origi has time to react.
Verama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Origi tries to move into range but Verama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Origi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Origi needs to keep his hands up - Verama had a free shot at his head there.
Origi misses with a left hand
and Origi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Verama slips under a jab from Origi.
Origi throws a head kick but Verama moves out of range.
Verama slips a jab and a cross from Origi.
Verama connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Origi throws out the jab.
Verama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Origi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Origi misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Verama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Verama!
Hector Verama made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Divock, I just wanna say, you are a great warrior. If you retire after this the Tycoon world will miss seeing such a power beast tearing up the cage. Thanks for the fight tonight though. Good luck to you and your manager Bjorn for the future whatever you decide.'.
In defeat, Divock Origi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hanging my gloves up for now. Lost my faith in the sport and the big boss.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#644 Origi v Defoe
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Origi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Origi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Defoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Origi scores with a hook.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Origi to score with a decent uppercut.
Origi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Origi misses with a body kick.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick
and Origi counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Defoe stuns Origi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Origi is looking to counter punch.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Origi looks for the body kick but Defoe saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
Origi misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Origi throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Origi.
Origi sets himself, and Defoe steps forward looking for the clinch! Origi avoids it this time.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Origi checks it well.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Origi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Origi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Divock Origi has been cut.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Origi counters with a stiff right hand.
Origi throws a nice looking combination but Defoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick from Origi.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Defoe tries to bum rush Origi with a series of wild strikes but Origi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Defoe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Origi - the referee stops the clock and Defoe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Origi. Defoe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Origi scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Origi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Origi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Origi misses with a body shot.
Origi is looking to land body kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
Origi misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe wants to clinch up but Origi keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Origi catches Defoe right on the button with a cross.
Origi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Defoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Origi throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Origi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe throws a lazy head kick
and Origi counters with a nice leg kick.
Origi scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Defoe stuns Origi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Origi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Defoe! But no joy.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Origi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Defoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Origi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Origi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Origi throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Defoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Defoe.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Origi misses with a hook.
Defoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Origi misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Origi avoids them all with ease.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe slips a jab from Origi.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Origi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Origi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Defoe.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Defoe rushes Origi and presses him up against the cage.
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 Divock Origi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Defoe throws a series of strikes that have Origi backpedaling.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Origi missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Origi throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Origi moves out of range.
Defoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Origi. Origi obviously looking to wear him down.
Origi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Origi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Origi throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
Origi misses with a hook.
Origi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Origi.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Defoe tries to work over Origi's front leg with a kick but Origi checks it.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
Origi blocks the body kick.
Defoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Defoe lands with a straight right. Origi didn't see that one coming.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Origi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Origi throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Origi misses the jab.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Defoe slips a straight right by Origi.
Defoe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Origi.#T2#
Origi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Origi. Beautiful body shot.
Origi misses with a hook.
Origi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe lands with a straight right. Origi didn't see that one coming.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
It appears Origi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe throws a head kick that half lands.
Origi misses with a kick to the body.
Origi throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Defoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Origi doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Origi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Origi.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Origi scores with a shot to the side of Defoe's head.
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Defoe in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Origi.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Defoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Defoe cracks Origi with a nice body shot.
Origi misses with some punches.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Origi misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Divock Origi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Defoe.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Origi.
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Origi.
A short right from Origi.
Origi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Origi avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe lands a nice uppercut.
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Origi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Defoe can turn it around.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Defoe tries to work over Origi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Divock Origi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Defoe with a hook.
Defoe throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Defoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Origi lands a leg kick that knocks Defoe off balance momentarily.
Origi tries to land a front kick but Defoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Origi slips under a jab from Defoe.
Origi misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Origi was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Origi throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Defoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Origi to score with a decent uppercut.
Origi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Origi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheers as Origi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Defoe scores with a body shot.
Defoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Origi misses with a left hand
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Origi scores with a nice body kick.
Origi misses with an uppercut
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Good standup being displayed there by Defoe as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Origi. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab, jab by Origi - just one landing. #T2#
Origi scores with a punch to the head.
Origi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Defoe lands a slapping body shot.
Origi tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Origi moves out of range easily.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Origi circles away quickly and effectively.
Defoe slips a jab from Origi.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Origi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe.
Origi dodges the punch combination from Defoe.
#T3#
Origi swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe!
Defoe lands with a cross.
Defoe throws a head kick that Origi semi-blocks.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Origi misses its target.
Defoe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Origi back to the cage. Defoe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Origi connects with a single shot there.
Origi lands with a hook. Defoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Origi misses with a kick to the body.
Origi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Origi counters with a big head kick but Defoe shrugs it off.
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!
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Origi throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe throws a push kick but Origi slaps the foot to one side.
Origi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Origi, as that shot connected.
Defoe throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Defoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Origi.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Origi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Defoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Origi counter with a right hand.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Origi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Origi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Menace Defoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Origi throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Origi tries to land a front kick but Defoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menace Defoe really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Defoe lands with a cross.
Defoe connects with a looping right hand.
Origi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Defoe lands a jab to Origi's midsection.
Origi throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it.
Origi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Origi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe misses with a double jab
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi misses the jab.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Origi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Origi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Origi moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Defoe misses.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Origi throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Origi has time to react.
Defoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Origi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Origi moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
It looked like Origi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Defoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Origi's head.#T2#
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Defoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Origi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Origi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Origi.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Defoe tries to clinch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Defoe throws out a powerful jab.
Defoe with a jab.
Defoe misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Origi!
Origi slips a jab and a cross from Defoe.
Defoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Defoe thuds a left hand into Origi's body.
Origi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Defoe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#CL#
Origi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Defoe, pushing him back against the cage.
Origi takes a shot to the head.
Origi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Origi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Origi fails to land.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Origi misses with a body punch.
Defoe pushes Origi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Origi misses with a punch on the inside.
Origi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Origi blocks an uppercut.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Origi avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Origi lands a shoulder strike.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Origi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Defoe digs a right hand underneath Origi's ribcage. Origi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Origi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Origi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Defoe or not.
Origi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Menace Defoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Sloppy strikes from Origi. Those never looked like landing.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Origi.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Origi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Origi throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Origi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Defoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Defoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Origi misses with a kick to the body
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Origi misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Origi tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Origi.
Nice uppercut there from Defoe.
Origi misses with an uppercut
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
A big left from Origi misses.
Defoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Origi should have avoided that one.
Origi misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Defoe.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Origi slips under a jab from Defoe.#T2#
Defoe needs to keep his hands up - Origi had a free shot at his head there.
Origi lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body. Origi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Origi slips under a jab.
Defoe misses the jab.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
letting Origi counter with a right hand.
Defoe lands with a straight right. Origi didn't see that one coming.
Defoe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Origi.
Defoe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Origi is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Origi lands a front kick.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from Origi.
A left lands for Defoe.
Defoe misses with an uppercut
and Origi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Origi.
Origi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Origi throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Defoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Defoe.
Origi slips under a jab.
Origi darts in trying to clinch
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Origi's shoulder, as Origi tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Origi misses the target.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Origi ducks down to avoid it.
Origi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Origi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Origi throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
Origi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Origi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Defoe takes the fight into the clinch.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Menace Defoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Defoe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Menace Defoe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Divock Origi had this to say: 'It was an honor. I look forward to the trilogy.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#640 Origi v Kakoulis
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Origi digs a good body shot into Kakoullis's ribs.
A big left from Origi misses.
Origi scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Origi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kakoullis doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Origi.
Kakoullis feints and then cracks Origi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Origi down.
Origi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kakoullis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Divock Origi has been cut.
Kakoullis 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.
Origi is looking to slow Kakoullis down with leg kicks.
Kakoullis lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakoullis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kakoullis scores with the left hand. Origi knows he should have avoided that one.
Origi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Origi throws a head kick that misses.
Kakoullis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Origi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Kakoullis misses.
Kakoullis is looking to chop away at Origi's legs. #T1#
Kakoullis misses with a straight right.
Kakoullis needs to keep his hands up - Origi had a free shot at his head there.
Origi throws an overhand right that lands on Kakoullis's shoulder, as Kakoullis tries to avoid the shot.
Origi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kakoullis just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Origi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kakoullis misses with a right hand
and Origi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Sotiris Kakoullis's cut even more.
Kakoullis scores with a push kick.
Origi throws a lazy uppercut
and Kakoullis counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Origi.
Kakoullis scores with a jab to the body.
Origi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kakoullis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Origi.
Origi blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Origi misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Origi throws out a loose jab but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakoullis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Origi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakoullis lands a jab to Origi's midsection.
Kakoullis throws a head kick that misses.
Kakoullis avoids the body shot from Origi.
Origi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Origi throws a head kick that misses.
Kakoullis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Origi lands a glancing blow to the side of Kakoullis's head.
Origi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kakoullis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Kakoullis.
Origi is breathing heavily.
Kakoullis digs a good hook to Origi's body.
Kakoullis lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Kakoullis throws a nice head kick!
Origi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
Kakoullis lands a jab.
Kakoullis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Origi will feel that in the morning.
Origi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Origi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kakoullis lands a front kick.
Origi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kakoullis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Origi missing with a left hand there. Kakoullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Kakoullis there.
Kakoullis scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Kakoullis misses with a low kick as Origi jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Origi misses the target.
Origi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kakoullis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kakoullis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kakoullis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kakoullis throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Origi.
Kakoullis loads up on a big right hand but Origi slips the punch.
Kakoullis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Origi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Origi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Origi throws a jab when Kakoullis was well out of range.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Origi.
Kakoullis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kakoullis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Origi tried to counter with a leg kick but Kakoullis avoided it.
Kakoullis connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotiris Kakoullis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kakoullis cracks Origi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kakoullis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Origi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kakoullis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Origi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Origi there as he acknowledges the shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Origi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Origi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kakoulliss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab, jab by Origi - just one landing.
A head kick misses from Origi.
Kakoullis looks to land a body kick but Origi moved away.
Origi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kakoullis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kakoullis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Origi moves out of range of the body kick.
Kakoullis checks a low kick from Origi.
Origi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kakoullis slips a jab and a cross from Origi.
Kakoullis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Origi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kakoullis throws a jab when Origi was well out of range.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Origi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Origi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Kakoullis misses.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kakoullis misses with a hook.
Origi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Origi just misses with a punch to the body.
Origi moves out of range of the body kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis keeps the fight on the outside.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakoullis lands a head kick. Origi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kakoullis throws a lazy body kick
and Kakoullis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
The cut above Sotiris Kakoullis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Origi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kakoullis's hands.#T2#
Kakoullis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi cracks Kakoullis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Kakoullis misses.
Kakoullis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kakoullis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Origi connects with a body shot that sends Kakoullis's belly button to the back.
Origi loads up on a big right hand but Kakoullis slips the punch.
Kakoullis looks to land a body kick but Origi moved away.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Origi checks it well.
Origi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kakoullis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Origi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A cross from Kakoullis lands.
Origi checks a low kick from Kakoullis.
A low kick from Kakoullis misses
and Origi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kakoullis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Origi.
Kakoullis swings widly with a right hand
and Origi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kakoullis just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Kakoullis.
Origi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kakoullis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kakoullis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Origi checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Origi misses the target.
Origi moves out of range of the strikes.
Origi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good shot there by Origi.#CUT#
Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A big left from Origi misses. #T4#
Kakoullis tries a head kick but it misses.
Kakoullis scores with a leg kick.
Kakoullis fails to land with a series of punches.
Origi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kakoullis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Origi. Origi obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakoullis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kakoullis tries to land a body kick
enabling Origi to counter with a crisp jab.
Origi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Origi misses.
Origi lands a head kick!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sotiris Kakoullis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Divock Origi!
Divock Origi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'War Origi!!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#634 Defoe v Origi
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Origi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Origi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Defoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Origi. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Origi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Origi connects with a nice looking jab.
Origi throws a right hand that Defoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Defoe also avoids with ease.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Origi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Defoe.
#CUT#
It looks like Divock Origi has been cut.
Origi lands a head kick!
A jab from Origi misses.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Origi checks it.
A solid body kick from Defoe. #T1#
Defoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Defoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Origi throws a good cross that connects.
Origi scores with a nice right hand.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Origi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donk. Origi catches Defoe right on the button with a cross.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Defoe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Origi connects with the punch.
Origi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
#KD#
Defoe lands a big head kick that sends Origi tumbling to the mat! Defoe takes a step backwards and waves Origi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nice straight punches there by Origi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Origi.
Defoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe. #CL2#
Origi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Origi's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Origi.
Origi has had enough of the clinch but Defoe keeps him there for the moment.
I was talking to Defoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Origi.
Defoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Origi backwards.
Origi wants to get back to striking at distance but Defoe won't allow it.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Origi misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Origi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Origi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Origi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
Defoe tries to work over Origi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Origi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Origi blocking some punches.
Origi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Origi tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Origi.
A nice left hand lands by Defoe.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Defoe.
Defoe tries to work over Origi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Origi.
Origi misses with a body punch.
Origi misses with a punch on the inside.
Origi is leaning against Defoe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Origi lands with a right to the head.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Origi.
Origi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Defoe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Origi can turn it around.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Origi pushes Defoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Origi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Origi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Origi.
Origi misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Origi manages to avoid it.
Defoe slips a jab and a cross from Origi.
Origi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDefoe.
Origi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Origi moves out of range easily.
Origi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Origi closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Origi misses with a body punch.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Origi.
Origi tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Origi scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Divock Origi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Origi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Origi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Origi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe defending well as Origi loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Origi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Origi blocks the body kick.
Defoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Origi. Origi obviously looking to wear him down.
Defoe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Origi fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Defoe. Defoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Origi 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.
Defoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Origi lands a glancing blow to the side of Defoe's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Defoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Origi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe connects with a single shot there.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Origi moved out of range nicely.
Origi misses with a hook
and Defoe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Origi moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe backing away here, and Origi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Origi scores with a jab to the body.
Origi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe is looking to clinch but Origi is avoiding it.
Origi tries to bum rush Defoe with a series of wild strikes but Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Origi throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.#T2#
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Origi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Origi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Origi lands with a right hand.
Defoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Origi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Origi throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Defoe throws a lazy body kick
and Origi counters with a stiff right hand.
Origi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Origi moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Origi moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe misses with a body punch
and Origi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Defoe lands.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Origi misses with a straight left.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but Origi manages to avoid it.
Origi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Origi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Origi.
Defoe looks to throw the jab but Origi is out of range.
A cross from Origi lands.#ROC2#
Defoe is rocked!
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
A little jabbing left from Origi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Defoe.
Origi loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Origi scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Origi thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Origi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Origi scores with a hook.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
Origi scores with a nice right hand.
Defoe throws a jab when Origi was well out of range.
Defoe stuns Origi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Origi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Origi misses the shot to the body.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Origi finds it's target.
Origi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Origi is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Divock Origi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
Origi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Origi swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Origi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Defoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Origi throws out the jab.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Origi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Origi missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Origi throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Origi misses with a shot to the body
and Defoe counters with a series of strikes. Origi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Origi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Origi misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Origi is just out of range.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Origi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe 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 Origi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Origi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No joy there for Defoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Origi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
Defoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Origi saw that one coming.
Origi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Origi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Origi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Defoe throws a push kick but Origi slaps the foot to one side.
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!
A leg kick checked by Defoe.
Defoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Origi scores with a jab.
Defoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Defoe scores with a leg kick.
Origi avoids the body shot from Defoe.
A punch combination from Defoe misses.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Jab, jab by Defoe - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Origi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Defoe misses
letting Origi counter with a right hand.
Origi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Origi throws out a powerful jab.
Defoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Defoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Origi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
Defoe seems to have got his legs back now.
Defoe thows a body kick. Origi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Origi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
A head kick by Defoe misses
and Origi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Origi throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a three punch combo that has Origi backing up. Origi nods at Defoe to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe works the jab nicely.
Origi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Origi 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.
Origi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Defoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Origi fails to land with a series of punches.
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends Origi's belly button to the back.
Defoe wants to land a leg kick but Origi is out of range.
Origi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but Origi manages to avoid it.
Origi misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe cracks Origi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Defoe feints and then cracks Origi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Origi down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menace Defoe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Origi throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Defoe misses the jab.
Origi scores with a shot to the body.
Origi misses with a looping right.
Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Origi scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Origi sees coming a mile off.
Defoe connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi lands with a kick to the temple. Defoe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Defoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Origi blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Origi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
Defoe thuds his right hand into Origi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
Origi drops Defoe with a beautiful combination! Defoe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Origi is looking for the KO!
A jab from Origi misses.
Origi blocks the body kick.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Origi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for Origi's leg but Origi calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe slips a jab from Origi.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but Origi manages to avoid it.
Jab from Defoe.
Defoe checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Defoe 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.
Origi swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Origi digs a good hook to Defoe's body.
Defoe slips a jab from Origi.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Origi throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Origi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Origi slips a jab and a cross from Defoe.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
Origi slips under a jab.
Origi cracks Defoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Origi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Defoe - that will leave a mark!
Origi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Origi.
Origi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Origi loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Origi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#
Origi is rocked!
Origi throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe lands a front kick.
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!
Defoe throws a shot to the body.
Defoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Origi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Defoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Origi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Defoe misses with a body punch
and Origi counters with a straight right hand.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Origi walks into a left hand.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Origi throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Divock Origi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Origi.
Origi takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Origi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
You can see that Origi has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Origi manages to avoid it.
Origi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Defoe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Defoe clinches up with Origi and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe tries to work over Origi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Origi tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Origi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Divock Origi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Defoe misses with some punches.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Defoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Defoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Origi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Origi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Origi.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Origi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Origi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe. #BC2#
Origi breaks the clinch.
Defoe throws a hook but Origi avoids it easily.
Defoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Origi moves out of range of the leg kick from Defoe.
Menace Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Origi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Defoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Origi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Origi's head but Origi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Origi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Defoe scores with the left hand. Origi knows he should have avoided that one.
Origi throws a combination that misses
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Origi scores with a nice strike.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Origi connects with a right hand. Defoe shakes it off.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Defoe walks into a straight right hand from Origi.
Origi looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.#T3#
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Origi scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Origi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Defoe moves out of range as Origi strikes.
And Defoe counters with a quick kick to the body but Origi blocks it.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Origi throws a series of punches but Defoe avoids them all with ease.
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Defoe lands a jab to Origi's midsection.
Origi tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. Origi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Defoe misses with a two punch combination.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Origi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Origi avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe backing away here, and Origi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Origi throws an off balance right hand
and Defoe counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Origi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Origi scores with a jab.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.#KD2#
Origi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Defoe sprawling to the canvas! Defoe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Origi finish him?!
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Defoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Origi at a distance.
Divock Origi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Origi misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Divock Origi.
I think Origi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Divock Origi!
Divock Origi is the new light heavyweight champion!
Divock Origi 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:
GAMMA#626 Wolek v Donowitz
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Origi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been informed that Lodbrok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lodbrok misses with a hook. Origi ducked under it nicely.
Lodbrok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi moves away from the strike by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Origi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Origi misses with a low kick.
Lodbrok tries to clinch but Origi is having none of it.
A low kick from Origi misses
and Lodbrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok looks to land a right hand but Origi moved out of range.
Lodbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Origi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Origi.
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Lodbrok.#T1#
Lodbrok throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lodbrok.
Origi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Origi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lodbrok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Origi throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lodbrok! But no joy.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lodbrok.
Origi throws a body shot but no joy.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Origi misses its target.#T2#
Lodbrok throws a chopping leg kick but Origi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Origi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Origi avoids the body shot from Lodbrok.
#CL#
Origi moves into the clinch.
Origi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lodbroks head.
Origi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lodbrok's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Origi.
A right handed body shot lands from Origi.
Origi misses with the head strike.
Lodbrok trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Origi.
Origi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lodbrok backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Origi.
A hook to the body from Origi.
Origi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lodbrok backwards.
Origi misses with the head strike.
Origi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
Origi misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Lodbrok landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Origi lands with a light punch inside.
Origi pushes Lodbrok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Origi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lodbrok looks winded!
Nice body punch from Origi.
Origi lands a nice uppercut.
Origi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Origi manages to break the clinch.
Origi 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. #CL#
Lodbrok tries to keep at a distance but Origi has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Origi.
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Origi misses with the head strike.
Origi lands a nice uppercut.
Origi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodbrok throws a head punch that misses.
Origi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Origi managing to block the knees to the body from Lodbrok.
#T4#
Origi misses with a body punch.
Origi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Origi tries to throw a body punch but Lodbrok avoids it by throwing Origi back against the cage.
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodbrok landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lodbrok trying to land knees to the body.
Origi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
Origi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Origi managing to block the knees to the body from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Origi backwards.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Origi misses with some punches.
Origi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Origi.
#BC#
Origi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lodbrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lodbrok raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Origi lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Divock Origi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Origi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Origi throwing a counter right hand but Lodbrok manages to avoid it.
Origi throws a body punch but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Ivar Lodbrok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lodbrok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Origi takes a swing at Lodbrok's ribcage but misses.
Origi digs a good hook to Lodbrok's body.
Origi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Origi misses with an uppercut. Lodbrok saw that one coming.
Divock Origi 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.
A head kick misses from Origi.
Lodbrok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lodbrok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Origi.
A punch lands to the side of Lodbrok 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1##CL#
Origi pushes Lodbrok up against the cage in a clinch.
Lodbrok misses with the head strike.
Origi blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Origi - that landed with a thud.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but Origi blocks with his arms.
Origi pushes Lodbrok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lodbrok prevents a body shot from Origi.
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lodbrok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Origi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Divock Origi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Origi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lodbrok is breathing heavily.
Lodbrok unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lodbrok with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Origi.
Lodbrok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Origi.
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Origi is leaning against Lodbrok and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Origi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Origi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Origi can't find room to land a body shot as Lodbrok controls the action.
Lodbrok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Origi.
Origi is leaning against Lodbrok and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Origi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lodbrok can do to turn this around?
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Origi pushes Lodbrok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Origi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lodbrok backwards. #BC#
Origi breaks the clinch.
Origi misses with a body shot.
Lodbrok tries a quick counter leg kick but Origi is wise to it.
Lodbrok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Origi can pounce on him.
Origi thumps Lodbrok with a low kick.
Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Origi throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Lodbrok stumbling backwards into the cage! Lodbrok bounces back off the cage towards Origi, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Origi lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Origi celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Divock Origi!
Divock Origi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want the elite of the elite at LHW next, nothing less.'.
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 6
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Origi loads up on a big right hand but Altare slips the punch.
Origi moves away from the strike by Altare.
Altare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Altare.
Altare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Origi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Origi staying out of range there.
Origi lands a glancing blow to the side of Altare's head.#CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Origi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Altare is looking to clinch but Origi is avoiding it.
Altare bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Origi's head.
Altare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Origi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Origi duly obliges.
Altare slips a jab and a cross from Origi.
Altare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Altare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altare with a hook.
A slow jab from Origi misses its intended target.
Altare misses with a straight left.
Altare scores with a body shot.
Origi is looking to slow Altare down with leg kicks. #T1#
Origi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Altare.
Origi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Altare connects with the punch.
Altare tries to clinch but Origi is having none of it.
Altare just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Altare does it's job there.
Origi misses with an uppercut
and Altare counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Altare throws a jab when Origi was well out of range.
Altare lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Altare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Altare looks to score with a jab to the body but Origi is just out of range.
Origi walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Origi lands a really nice looking cross but Altare seems unphased.
Altare just misses with a punch to the body.
Origi scores with a jab to the head.
Altare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Altare looks to throw the jab but Origi is out of range.
Altare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Origi misses with a hook.
Altare looks to score with a jab to the body but Origi is just out of range.
Origi lands a leg kick that knocks Altare off balance momentarily.
Altare misses with a straight left.
Origi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Origi connects with the punch.
Altare feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Origis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Origi takes a swing at Altare's ribcage but misses.
Altare walks into a left hand.
Altare takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#
Altare is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Altare. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Altare.
Oh Altare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Origi! Altare is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Divock Origi!
As Divock Origi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want the elite of the elite at LHW next, nothing less.'.
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 4
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
A left lands for Origi.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Origi.
A left lands for Burns .
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Origi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Origi walks into a stiff left hand from Burns .#CL2#
Burns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Origi working aggressively here.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Origi as Burns tries to tie him up. #BC#
Origi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns scores with a jab.
Origi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Origi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Origi is just out of range.
Origi is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Origi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Origi lands a jab to the nose.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Origi misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Origi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns lands a right hook to the body.
Burns has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Burns 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 swing and a miss from Burns .
Burns dips to his left and cracks Origi with an uppercut!
Origi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Nice shot by Origi.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Origi. That did some damage!
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi connects with the punch.
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns .
Burns lands a jab.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Origi misses with the combination.
Origi staying out of range there.
Burns lands a head kick. Origi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burns is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Origi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Origi misses.
Burns throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Burns throws a series of punches but Origi avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burns .
A telegraphed right hand from Origi misses the target.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Origi's knee but Origi avoids it well.
Burns throws a head kick but Origi moves out of range.
Burns takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Burns closes the distance but Origi moves to the side
and Origi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Origi ducks down to avoid it.
Burns jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Origi.
Burns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Origi on the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Origi throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Origi looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
A left lands for Burns .
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Origi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Origi blocks a jab.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Origi is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Burns , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Origi misses with a wild body shot.
Origi slips under a jab from Burns .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Burns darts in and clinches Origi up against the cage.
Origi working aggressively here.
Origi working aggressively here.
#BC#
Origi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Origis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Origi.
Origi tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Burns .
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Origi throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Burns lands.
Origi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Origi manages to avoid it.
A big right from Burns misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi misses with a low kick.
Burns moves out of range as Origi strikes.
Burns jabs at Origi's body.
Burns tries a low kick but Origi avoids it.
No joy there for Origi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Origi's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Origi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOrigi.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Origi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Origi misses with a head kick.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns throws the left hand but Origi avoids the punch easily.
Origi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Origi swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
Burns jabs Origi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns is looking to slow Origi down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Origi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Origi avoids the body shot from Burns .
Origi throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.
Origi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Origi avoids the body shot from Burns .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Origi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Origi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
Origi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Origi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns .
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Origi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Origi manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Origi.
Danga de danga de dang - Burns scores with a four punch combination!
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Origi misses the jab.
Origi throws a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Origi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burns drops his hands momentarily and Origi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns misses with a hook.
As Burns backs away, Origi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Origi jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Origi tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns tries to counter with a clinch but Origi shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns throws a leg kick but Origi moved away.
Burns scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Origi's sensitive parts.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Origi has time to react.
Origi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns scores with a jab.
Burns lands a right hook to the body.
Burns tries to clinch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Burns .
Burns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns misses with a hook to the body
and Origi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Burns is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Burns avoids the head kick by Origi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex John Conor Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Origi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Origi scores with a one two! Burns had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns takes a swing at Origi's ribcage but misses.
Origi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Burns .
Origi sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Origi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Burns does no damage.
Burns 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns .
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Origi throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns counters with a left and a right that stings Origi. #T1#
Origi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns .
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Origi slips the punch.
Origi checks a low kick from Burns .
Burns darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
Burns catches Origi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Origi.
Burns ducks right into an uppercut from Origi.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Origi misses with a straight left.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Origi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Origi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns takes a swing at Origi's ribcage but misses.
Origi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Origi throws out a powerful jab.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Origi's head backwards.
Burns thuds a left hand into Origi's body.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Origi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burns checks a low kick from Origi.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burns throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Burns lands a right hand.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Origi.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Origi.
Origi misses with a punch on the inside.
Origi has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Origi has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Origi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Origi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Origi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burns s head.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Origi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Origi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Origi lands with a right to the head.
Origi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns tries a body shot but Origi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Origi fails to land.
Burns misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Burns .
Origi misses with some punches.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Origi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burns tries a body shot but Origi blocks it.
Origi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Origi or not. #BC#
Origi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Origi at a distance.
Origi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burns scores with a crisp jab that stopped Origi in his tracks.
Burns misses with an uppercut
and Origi counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Alex John Conor Burns just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Nice defenses there by Burns .
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Origi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Origi throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Origi moves out of range easily.
Origi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Origi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Origi staying out of range there.
Origi loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Burns . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns .#T1#
Origi moves away from the strike by Burns .
Donk. Burns catches Origi right on the button with a cross.
Burns swings for the body but Origi moves out of range.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Origi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns lands a jab.
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Origi throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Origi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Burns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burns staying out of range there.
Origi misses with a low kick.
Burns flicks out a counter leg kick but Origi steps away.
Burns tries to clinch up but Origi circles away and keeps his distance.
A good leg kick by Burns .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns moves out of range as Origi strikes.
Burns wants to clinch.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Origi's leg but Origi calmly moves out of range.
Burns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Origi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns slips under a jab.
Burns throws out a counter right but Origi avoids it with no problem.
A right-left combo lands from Origi.
Burns misses with the body kick
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns . That snapped Origi's head back.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Origi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Origi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
Burns scores with a crisp jab that stopped Origi in his tracks.
Origi throws a chopping leg kick but Burns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
A little feinted left hand from Origi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Burns .
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns avoids the head kick by Origi.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Origi tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
Burns lands a right hand.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex John Conor Burns dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Origi ducks right into an uppercut from Burns .
Burns scores with a decent looking hook.
Origi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Burns darts in and clinches Origi up against the cage.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Origi controls his hands.
Origi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns tries a body shot but Origi blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Burns .
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi blocking some punches.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns lands a left hand.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns displaying some good clinch control by pressing Origi up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Burns .
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Origi.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burns misses with some punches.
Origi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Origi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Origi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns stalling in the clinch but Origi improves position.
Divock Origi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Origi.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Origi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Origi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Origi misses with some punches.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Origi lands a nice uppercut.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Origi's elbow.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Origi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Burns .
Burns lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Origi fails to land.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Origi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Burns lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Origi is rocked!
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Origi.
Origi blocking some punches.
Origi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
A right handed body shot lands from Burns .
Origi tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
Origi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Origi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Origi scores with a shot to the side of Burns 's head.
A short left from Burns .
Origi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns keeps control of Origi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burns trying to control the position but instead, Origi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burns into the cage.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Burns .
Origi lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Origi's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Origi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Origi pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burns working aggressively here.
Origi blocks an uppercut.
Burns tries to work over Origi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Origi throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Origi.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Origi working aggressively here.
Origi working aggressively here.
Origi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Origi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Origi lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Alex John Conor Burns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 1
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Felterbush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Felterbush throws a lazy body kick
and Origi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Donnie Felterbush has been cut.
Origi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Felterbush with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Origi to score with a decent uppercut.
Felterbush is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Felterbush has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Origi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Felterbush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Felterbush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Felterbush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi can't find room to land a body shot as Felterbush controls the action.
Felterbush presses Origi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Origi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Felterbush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Origi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Felterbush looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Origi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Origi cracks Felterbush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Felterbush wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Felterbush lands a two punch combo.
Origi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Felterbush connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Origi scrambles back to his feet.
Felterbush on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Felterbush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Origi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Felterbush falls off balance throwing a combination
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Felterbush. Beautiful body shot.
Felterbush misses with a looping right.
Divock Origi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Felterbush changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Felterbush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Origi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Felterbush thumps Origi with a low kick.
Origi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Felterbush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Felterbush swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Felterbush throws a sloppy head kick and Origi moves out of range easily.
Felterbush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Origi.
Felterbush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Origi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Felterbush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Origi pinned against the cage. Origi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Felterbush takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Felterbush throws a leg kick but Origi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Origi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Felterbush throws a sloppy head kick
and Origi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Felterbush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Origi manages to avoid it.
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Origi scores with a four punch combination!
Origi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Felterbush has time to react.#ROC#
Felterbush is rocked!
Felterbush walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Origi! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Divock Origi!
Divock Origi retains his light heavyweight title!
Divock Origi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GFC 59: Wong vs Origi
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Wong scores with a leg kick.
Origi throws a poor cross that misses
and Wong counters with a straight right hand.
Wong misses with a jab to the body
and Origi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Origi slips a jab from Wong.
Wong throws a head kick that misses.
Wong throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Origi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Origi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wong.
A telegraphed right hand from Wong misses the target.
Jab, jab by Origi - just one landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Origi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Origi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Origi.
A big left from Wong misses.
Origi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1##CL2#
Origi has Wong up against the cage in a clinch.
Origi throws a punch but it's blocked by Wong.
Origi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wong's elbow.
Wong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Origi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Origi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wong backwards.
Origi stalling in the clinch.
Origi misses with the head strike.
Origi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Origi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Origi gets through Wong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wong blocking some punches.
Origi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Origi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Origi has Wong pushed against the cage.
Wong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Origi has a couple of punches blocked by Wong.
#BC#
Wong manages to break the clinch.
Wong throws a body shot but no joy.
Origi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Wong misses. #T3#
Wong punishes Origi's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Origi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Origi.
Wong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Wong.
Origi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Origi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Origi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wong on the side of the head.
Wong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Origi slips a straight right by Wong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Origi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Origi is looking to clinch.
Origi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Origi finds it's way through Wong's defenses. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wong, right into the meat.
Origi defending well as Wong loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Wong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wong throws a sloppy head kick and Origi moves out of range easily.
Wong throws a wild body kick that Origi sees coming a mile off.
We've been told by Wong's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wong throws a leg kick that misses.
Origi blocks a head kick by Wong.
Origi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Origi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Origi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Origi scoring well with a low kick there.
Origi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wong manages to avoid it.
Origi throws a leg kick but Wong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wong cracks Origi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Divock Origi 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#
Wong throws a head kick but Origi moves out of range.
Wong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Origi avoids a kick to the body.
Origi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wong. Wong obviously looking to wear him down.
Origi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Origi flicks out a counter leg kick but Wong steps away.
A head kick misses from Wong.
Origi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Wong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Origi.
Kaye Wong is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Origi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wong thinking.
Wong moves away from the strike by Origi.
Kaye Wong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong is looking to chop away at Origi's legs.
Wong throws a leg kick which misses Origi's front leg but catches the back leg as Origi tries to avoid it.
Origi wants to clinch up but Wong keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Origi moves out of range as Wong throws a body kick.
Origi blocks the body kick.
Origi lands with a cross.
Origi throws a leg kick but Wong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Origi misses with a low kick as Wong jumps back.
Origi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wong misses with a hook. Origi ducked under it nicely.
Origi tries a quick counter leg kick but Wong is wise to it.
Wong misses with a looping left.
Origi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Origi on the side of the head.
Wong throws a leg kick but Origi moved away.
Origi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Decent striking displayed by Origi there.
Wong misses with a hook to the body
letting Origi counter with a right hand. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Origi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wong - the referee stops the clock and Origi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wong. Origi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wong ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
Wong misses with a looping left.
Origi misses with a body shot
and Wong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wong throws a body shot but no joy.
Origi misses the shot to the body.
Wong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Origi tries to clinch but Wong is having none of it.
Wong pushes Origi away with a front kick.
Origi tries to land a leg kick but Wong saw it coming and moves away.
Origi looks to score with a jab to the body but Wong is just out of range.
Wong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Origi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wong. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Wong.
Wong throws a jab when Origi was well out of range.
Wong slips a jab from Origi.
Nice jab there from Wong.
Origi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Wong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Origi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wong checks a leg kick nicely.
Wong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Origi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Origi wants to counter the offense by Wong and move into the clinch position.
Origi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wong. Wong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Wong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wong lands with a right hand.
Origi throws a right and a left that Wong avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Origi moves out of range as Wong strikes.
Wong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Origi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Origi misses with a hook.
It looked like Wong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Origi.
Wong throws a right hand that Origi ducks under and follows up with a left that Origi also avoids with ease.
Wong thuds his shin into the meat of Origi's side.
A leg kick checked by Wong.
A counter left hand to the body from Wong misses its target.
Wong throws a head kick but Origi moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Wong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaye Wong dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Origi throws a hook to the side of Wong's head but Wong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Origi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wong's hands.
Wong scores with a jab to the head.
Origi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wong was well out of range. Poor timing from Origi.
As Origi looks to move away, Wong throws a big counter combo but Origi just gets out of the way.
Origi throws a sloppy head kick and Wong moves out of range easily.
Wong looks to land a right hand but Origi moved out of range.
Origi throws a leg kick that misses.
Origi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Wong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Origi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wong.#T1#
Wong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Wong.
Origi loads up on a big right hand but Wong slips the punch.
Wong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Origi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wong!
Origi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wong looks to land a left hand but Origi moved out of range nicely.
Wong throws a wild body kick that Origi sees coming a mile off.
A left and a right from Wong both land. Nice combination.
Origi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wong misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Origi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Origi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Wong to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Origi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Origi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Origi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wong or not.
Wong prevents a body shot from Origi. #BC#
Wong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Origi punishes Wong's body with a nice straight punch.
Wong misses with a low kick.
Origi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wong.
Origi moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Origi thuds his right hand into Wong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wong misses with a jab to the body
and Origi counters with a nice leg kick.
Origi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wong is able to avoid easily.
Wong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Origi.
Wong looks to land a left hand but Origi moved out of range nicely.
Wong lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wong. Origi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Origi misses its intended target.
Origi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wong tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Wong throws a lazy right hand but Origi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Origi's sensitive parts.
Origi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wong moves away.
Origi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Origi.
Wong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Origi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Origi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Origi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Origi avoids the head kick by Wong.
Origi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Origi.
Wong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaye Wong clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Origi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wong misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Origi counters by clinching up.
Origi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Origi - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Origi fails to land.
Wong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Origi has him pressed against the cage.
Origi tries to throw a body punch but Wong avoids it by throwing Origi back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Origi can't find room to land a body shot as Wong controls the action.
Origi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Origi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Origi can't find room to land a body shot as Wong controls the action.
Origi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Origi can't find room to land a body shot as Wong controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wong.
Wong prevents a body shot from Origi.
Origi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Origi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Origi - that landed with a thud.
Wong working hard to break the clinch.
Origi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divock Origi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Origi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Origi tries a body shot but Wong blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Origi.
Origi has a couple of punches blocked by Wong.
Wong leaning against his opponent.
Origi can't find room to land a body shot as Wong controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Origi. #T3#
Origi throws a punch but it's blocked by Wong.
Origi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Origi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Origi fails to land.
Origi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Origi has a couple of punches blocked by Wong.
Origi can't find room to land a body shot as Wong controls the action.
Wong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Origi digs a right hand underneath Wong's ribcage. Wong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Origi.
Origi lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Wong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Origi can't find room to land a body shot as Wong controls the action.
Origi misses with the head strike.
Wong can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Origi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Origi.
Origi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Divock Origi dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Wong throws a solid leg kick but Origi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wong.
Origi throws a jab but it's blocked by Wong.
Wong scores with a decent looking hook.
Wong misses with a straight right.
Wong checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wong, right into the meat.
A jab from Wong does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Origi.
Wong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Origi, right into the meat.
Wong tries a head kick but it misses.
Origi scores with a jab. Wong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Origi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Wong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Wong finds it's target.
Wong misses with a right hand
and Origi counters with an inside leg kick.
Wong motions for Origi to come forward. Wong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Origi throws a hook but Wong avoids it easily.
Wong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Origi is out of range and Wong settles back down.
Origi cracks a nice hook into Wong's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Origi. Those never looked like landing.
Wong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Origi! But no joy.
Wong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Wong swings for the body but Origi moves out of range.
Origi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wong thumps Origi with a low kick.
Origi wants to land a leg kick but Wong is out of range.
Origi drops his hands momentarily and Wong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Wong misses
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Origi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Origi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Wong.
Wong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Origi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wong throws a big counter combination but Origi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
A good leg kick by Origi.
Wong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Origi is able to avoid easily.
Origi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Origi misses.
Wong lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Origi clinches with his opponent.
Wong tries to break the clinch but Origi is controlling the position.
Wong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Origi tries to throw a body punch but Wong avoids it by throwing Origi back against the cage.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Origi scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Origi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Origi tries to work over Wong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Origi tries a body shot but Wong blocks it.
Origi has Wong pushed against the cage.
Wong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Origi has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Wong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Origi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wong.
Origi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wong.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Divock Origi.
I think Origi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:48
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Divock Origi!
Divock Origi is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Divock Origi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GFC 54: Wong vs Lockyer 2
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Smiles tries to clinch there but Origi circles away.
Origi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Smiles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
Smiles tries to land knees in the clinch but Origi avoids the damage to the body.
Smiles misses with a knee strike.
Origi has a couple of punches blocked by Smiles.
Origi working aggressively here.
Smiles being controlled against the cage.
Origi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smiles tries to land knees in the clinch but Origi avoids the damage to the body.
Smiles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smiles.
Origi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smiles's elbow. #BC#
Origi breaks from the clinch.
Origi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Smiles clinches up with Origi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Origi breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Smiles pushes Origi up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Origi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Smiles.
A short right from Origi on the inside.
Smiles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Origi's elbow.
Origi lands a body shot.
Smiles trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Origi.
Origi managing to block the knees to the body from Smiles.
Smiles unloads a knee to the mid-section. Origi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Origi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Origi tries a body shot but Smiles blocks it.
Origi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Origi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smiles doesn't manage to clinch there - Origi circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Origi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smiles tries to clinch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi misses with a body kick.
Smiles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Origi.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiles moves in looking to clinch but Origi pushes him off.
Smiles has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Origi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A good leg kick by Origi. #CL2#
Smiles closes the distance and clinches.
Origi managing to block the knees to the body from Smiles.
Origi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Origi. #BC#
Origi manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smiles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smiles tries to clinch but Origi is having none of it.
Smiles moves out of range of the body kick from Origi.
Smiles tries to clinch up
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Origi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Origi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smiles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Smiles wants to clinch but Origi slips to the side
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Smiles is rocked!
Origi finds Smiles's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Smiles flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Origi lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Smiles will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Divock Origi!
Divock Origi got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
CEC 477
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Origi.
Origi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grunge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Origi. That did some damage!
A jab from Origi misses.
Origi misses with a body shot.
Grunge looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Divock Origi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Origi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grunge will feel that in the morning.
Origi 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.
Origi digs a good hook to Grunge's body.
Origi moves out of range of the body kick from Grunge.
An inside leg kick lands from Origi.
Grunge throws a leg kick but Origi checks it.
Origi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grunge.
Grunge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Origi misses with a low kick.
Origi lands a leg kick that knocks Grunge off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Grunge.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Origi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grunge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grunge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grunge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Grunge.
Origi moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Origi checks a leg kick.
Origi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Origi blocks the body kick.
Grunge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Origi.
Grunge throws a good cross that connects.
Grunge throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Origi misses
and Grunge counters with a nice leg kick.
Grunge is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grunge 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 Origi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Origi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A bone on bone clash there as Origi blocks the leg kick.
Origi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grunge.
Grunge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Origi sizes up Grunge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Origi scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grunge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Origi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Origi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grunge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Origi misses.
Origi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi tries to score with a low kick but Grunge moves his leg out of the way.
Origi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grunge will feel that in the morning.
Grunge loads up on a big right hand but Origi slips the punch.
Origi tried to counter with a leg kick but Grunge avoided it.
Origi lands a leg kick that knocks Grunge off balance momentarily.
Origi cracks Grunge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Origi.
Grunge was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Origi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grunge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grunge blocks the body kick.
Grunge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Origi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grunge wants to land a leg kick but Origi is out of range.
Grunge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Origi.#T3#
Grunge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Origi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grunge counters with a straight right hand.
Origi moves forwards but Grunge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grunge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Origi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from Origi.
Grunge throws a wild body kick that Origi sees coming a mile off.
Origi scores with a jab.
Origi takes a swing at Grunge's ribcage but misses.
Origi throws a front kick aimed at Grunge's knee but Grunge avoids it well.
Origi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Origi throws a lazy body kick
and Grunge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grunge tried to score with a low kick but Origi checks it.
Jab from Grunge.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grunge.
Grunge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Origi.
Origi moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Origi misses with a leg kick
and Grunge finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Grunge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grunge throws a hook but Origi blocks it.
Origi slips a jab from Grunge.
Origi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grunge.
Origi takes one to the chin there.
Grunge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Origi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grunge's calf.
Origi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grunge throws out a leg kick but Origi moves out of range and Grunge only half commits. #CL#
Origi forces Grunge back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grunge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grunge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Origi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grunge or not.
Origi is looking to break free of the clinch but Grunge has double underhooks.
Origi can't find room to land a body shot as Grunge controls the action.
Origi tries to work over Grunge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Divock Origi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Origi misses.
A jab from Origi misses.
Origi throws a chopping leg kick but Grunge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grunge avoids the head kick by Origi.
Origi throws a leg kick
and Grunge counters with an inside leg kick.
Origi looks to land a right hand but Grunge moved out of range.
Origi defending well as Grunge loads up on a big left hand.
Grunge throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grunge tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Origi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grunge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Origi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Origi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grunge. Grunge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab lands there for Origi.
Grunge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grunge avoids the head kick by Origi.
Grunge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Origi checks a leg kick. #T1#
Grunge checks a low kick from Origi.
Grunge is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grunge, right into the meat.
Origi tried to score with a low kick but Grunge checks it.
Grunge throws a counter combo.
Origi misses with a low kick.
Grunge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Origi.
Grunge moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Origi misses
and Grunge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Origi scores with the left hand. Grunge knows he should have avoided that one.
Origi blocks a leg kick.
Grunge tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Origi checks the leg kick.
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grunge misses with a body kick.
Origi is looking to clinch but Grunge is avoiding it.
Grunge lands a nice shot that snaps Origi's head back.
Origi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Grunge to counter with a crisp jab.
Grunge misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Grunge. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grunge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Origi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tommy Grunge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Origi throws a sloppy head kick and Grunge moves out of range easily.
Grunge misses with a head kick.
Origi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grunge is out of range and Origi settles back down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Origi - that will leave a mark!
Origi scores with a spinning back kick!
Grunge misses with a body shot.
Origi fails to land with a series of punches.
Origi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grunge. Grunge obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy body kick from Grunge
and Origi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Origi throws a leg kick
and Grunge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grunge takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grunge throws a leg kick but Origi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grunge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Origi blocks a head kick by Grunge.
#T3#
Origi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grunge.
Origi lands a right hook to the body.
Origi checks a low kick from Grunge.
Grunge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Origi cracks the inside of Grunge's front leg.
Origi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Origi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Origi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grunge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grunge throws a leg kick which misses Origi's front leg but catches the back leg as Origi tries to avoid it.
Origi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grunge.
Grunge misses with a looping right.
Origi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grunge tries to land a body kick
and Origi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Origi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Origi misses with a body kick.
Grunge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grunge has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Origi.#T4#
Grunge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi lands the left hand.
Origi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Origi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grunge lands with a kick to the temple. Origi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Origi takes a swing at Grunge's ribcage but misses.
Grunge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grunge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Origi misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Grunge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Origi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grunge.
Origi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grunge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Origi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grunge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Origi throws an off balance right hand
and Grunge counters with a good low kick that Origi was not able to check.
Origi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grunge.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grunge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Grunge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grunge throws a wild body kick that Origi sees coming a mile off.
Grunge thumps Origi with a low kick.
Origi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from Origi.
Origi looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.
Grunge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grunge slips under a jab from Origi.
Origi misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Grunge moves into the clinch.
Origi stalling in the clinch but Grunge improves position.
Origi tries to work over Grunge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grunge swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grunge lands a hook that snaps the head of Origi backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Grunge.
Origi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grunge's elbow.
Grunge landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grunge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Origi lands a body punch. #T1#
Grunge swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi misses with a body punch.
Grunge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Origi's elbow.
Grunge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Grunge fails to land.
Origi tries to throw a body punch but Grunge avoids it by throwing Origi back against the cage.
Origi is stalling here.
Grunge gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Divock Origi has been cut.
Grunge misses with the head strike.
Origi blocks a body shot from Grunge.
Origi working aggressively here.
Origi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Origi tries a body shot but Grunge blocks it.
Grunge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Origi misses with the head strike.
Grunge has Origi pressed against the cage, preventing Origi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Grunge landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Origi avoids the elbow strike from Grunge, against the cage.
Origi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grunge lands an elbow just above Origi 's eye.
A short left from Grunge.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Origi.
Grunge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grunge blocks a body shot from Origi.
Grunge looking to throw knees to the head but Origi is blocking nicely.
Grunge creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Origi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Origi pushes Grunge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Grunge.
#T3#
Origi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Grunge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Origi is defending well for now.
Origi cracks Grunge with a nice body shot.
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grunge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grunge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Origi breaks from the clinch.
Grunge scores with a push kick.
Grunge lands a really nice looking cross but Origi seems unphased.
A low kick from Origi misses
and Grunge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grunge tries a head kick but it misses.
Origi scores with a kick to the body.
Grunge throws a front kick aimed at Origi's knee but Origi avoids it well.
Grunge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Origi.
Origi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Origi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grunge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Origi doesn't seem bothered though.
Origi misses with a body shot.
Origi misses with a low kick.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Origi misses with a left hand
and Grunge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grunge misses with a series of wild punches.
Origi connects with the punch.
Origi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grunge.
Origi backing away here, and Grunge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Origi throws a solid leg kick but Grunge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Origi.
Grunge walks into a jab.
A big right from Grunge misses.
And Origi counters with a quick kick to the body but Grunge blocks it.
Origi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Origi lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Grunge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grunge 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Grunge!
A very excited looking Tommy Grunge 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:
CEC 472
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Origi fails with an attempt to clinch.
State throws a jab when Origi was well out of range.
State getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Origi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Origi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt State.
State looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
State checks the leg kick nicely there.
State uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Origi.
State throws an overhand right that lands on Origi's shoulder, as Origi tries to avoid the shot.
Origi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Origi gets a clinch.
Origi tries to work over State's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Origi on the inside. #BC2#
State manages to break the clinch.
Origi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
State shoots in for a double leg but Origi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Police State seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Origi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from State misses.
A punch lands to the side of State 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
State swings widly with a right hand
and State takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Origi throws a shot from downtown. State moves away and avoids it.
State dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
State jabs Origi right on the nose. Origi blinks but takes it well.
State throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Origi.
Good exchange - Origi coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Police State has been cut.
Origi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
State has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Origi finds it's way round the side to connect with State's head.
State misses with a straight left.
Origi cracks State with a good jab.
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!
State shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Origi has taken the fight to the clinch.
State can't find room to land a body shot as Origi controls the action.
#BC2#
State breaks the clinch.
Origi throws a head kick that misses
and State counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
State darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
State misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Origi.
Origi avoids the body shot from State.
State doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Origi tries to close the distance and clinch up but State swats him away and circles back towards the center.
State throws a low kick but Origi moves out of range easily.
Origi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. State sees it coming and avoids it easily.
State throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Origi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and State connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Origi scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
State gets tackled into the cage by Origi. Origi maintains the clinch.
Origi misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Origi.
State is trying to force a seperation but Origi has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Origi. #T3#
Origi lands a right hand that snaps the head of State backwards.
Origi effectively controlling the action here.
State lands an uppercut.
Origi lands a right hand.
Origi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
State blocks an uppercut.
State working some nice short punches in the clinch.
State tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Divock Origi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Police State.
Origi misses with a hook to the ribs.
State blocks a punch to the side of the head.
State tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Origi misses with the head strike.
State being controlled against the cage.
State misses with a shot to the kidneys.
State is trying to force a seperation but Origi has the dominant position.
State misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but State uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi keeps control of State as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Origi tries to work over State's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Origi scores with a nice short uppercut.
State tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Origi misses with a hook to the ribs.
State can't find room to land a body shot as Origi controls the action.
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.
Origi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Origi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
State pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Origi missing with a left hand there. State was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Origi misses the shot to the body.
State looks to land a combination but Origi avoids it well.
Origi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Origi cracks State with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
State misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Divock Origi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Police State'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.
#R2#
Origi avoids the head kick by State.
State avoids the head kick by Origi.
State throws a hook to the side of Origi's head but Origi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Origi looks to throw the jab but State is out of range.
State walks into a straight right hand from Origi.
State misses with a hook to the body
and Origi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Origi throws a good cross that connects.
Origi thows a body kick. State tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Origi tries to close the distance and clinch up but State swats him away and circles back towards the center.
State fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Origi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi avoids the body shot from State.
Origi throws out a loose jab but State uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from State misses its intended target.
Origi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
State cracks Origi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Origi throws a good cross that connects.
Origi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that State can do to turn this around?
State throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Origi's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Divock Origi has been cut.
Origi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as State backs up against the cage.
Origi throws a leg kick which misses State's front leg but catches the back leg as State tries to avoid it. #CL#
Origi darts in and clinches State up against the cage.
State prevents a body shot from Origi.
Origi misses with a punch to the body.
Origi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but State uses good head movement to avoid it.
State swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Origi misses with some punches.
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!
State misses with a punch to the body.
Origi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt State or not.
Origi lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for State.
State lands with a left to the head.
State scores with a shot to the side of Origi's head.
Origi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
State breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
State thows a leg kick but Origi checks it
and Origi counters with a stiff right hand.
State bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Origi's head backwards.
State misses the shot to the body.
Origi thows a body kick. State tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Origi moves out of range of the strikes.
Origi swinging wildly here.
State swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
State misses with a head kick.
#T3#
State with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Origi to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body kick from Origi.
A big left from State misses.
Origi half committed to a counter leg kick.
State misses with a left hand
and Origi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
State throws a head kick but Origi moves out of range.
Origi is looking to counter punch.
State throws a sloppy head kick
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut.
Origi works the jab nicely.
Origi is looking to clinch.
State comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Origi works State's body with a nice hook.
State throws a lazy right hand but Origi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
State thows a leg kick but Origi checks it
and Origi counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
State attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
State lands a nice leg kick that just misses Origi's sensitive parts. #T4#
Origi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
State takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
State swats away the attempt to clinch by Origi.
Origi connects with a jab.
State misses with a head kick.
Origi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from State.
Origi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
State slips a jab from Origi.
State misses with a straight right.
State uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Origi throws a head kick that State semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Divock Origi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
State throws a head kick that misses.
State misses with a two punch combination.
Origi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
State swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
State misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Origi tries to counter by clinching up but State breaks away and moves out of range.
Origi throws a right and a left that State avoids nicely.
Origi scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Origi clinches up with State and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Origi. #BC2#
State's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
State throws a body shot but no joy.
Origi scoring well with a low kick there.
Origi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot by Origi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
State misses with a combination
and Origi counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Origi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
State misses with a combination
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut.
Origi's corner calls for a 1-2. Origi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Origi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
State is rocked!
State throws a poor cross that misses
and Origi counters with a nice leg kick.
State is still on wobbly legs! Can Origi finish him?
State takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Origi clinches with his opponent.
Origi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Origi.
Origi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Origi throws a big uppercut that drops State! More strikes from Origi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! State lies dazed against the cage as Origi celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Divock Origi!
Divock Origi got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
CEC 470
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Origi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left and a right from Origi both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Andy Chick has been cut.
Origi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andy Chick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Origi.
Origi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chick moves away.
Origi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Origi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chick throws a chopping leg kick but Origi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chick throws a leg kick that is checked
and Origi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chick misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Origi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Origi has a couple of punches blocked by Chick.
Origi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Origi throws a punch but it's blocked by Chick.
Chick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Origi misses with the head strike.
Chick lands with a light punch inside.
Chick misses with the head strike.
Origi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Chick.
Origi scores with a shoulder strike.
Origi blocks a body shot from Chick.
Origi tries a body shot but Chick blocks it.
Chick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chick misses with a body punch.
Origi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Origi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chick.
Chick misses with some punches.
Origi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Origi can turn it around.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Origi misses with the head strike.
Origi misses with a punch on the inside.
Chick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Chick fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chick blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chick.
Origi working aggressively here.
Chick can't find room to land a body shot as Origi controls the action.
Origi misses with some punches.
Origi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Origi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chick misses with some punches.
Chick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Origi misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Origi.
Chick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Origi.
Origi lands a nice uppercut.
Chick misses with a punch on the inside.
Origi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Chick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chick has a couple of punches blocked by Origi.
Chick takes a shot to the head.
Origi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Origi misses with a punch on the inside.
Origi pushes Chick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Origi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chick tries to circle away but Origi has him pinned against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Origi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Chick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chick swings widly with a right hand
and Origi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Origi looks to land a right hand but Chick moved out of range.
Origi throws a right and a left that Chick avoids nicely.
Origi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chick tries a head kick but it misses.
Chick pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chick looks to score with a jab to the body but Origi is just out of range.
Chick moves out of range as Origi strikes.
Origi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Chick counters with a quick kick to the body but Origi blocks it.
Origi blocks a leg kick.
Chick throws a leg kick
and Origi counters with an outside leg kick.
Chick misses with a hook. Origi ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Origi. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Origi misses the target.
Chick scores with a nice right hand.
Chick misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Origi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chick on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
Andy Chick's cut is getting worse.
Chick tries a head kick but it misses.
Chick throws a jab but it's blocked by Origi.
Origi misses with a hook. Chick ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Divock Origi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Chick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chick tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Origi throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Origi misses the target.
Chick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Origi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Origi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Origi - just one landing. #ROC2#
Chick is rocked!
Chick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chick looks to score with a jab to the body but Origi is just out of range.
Chick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Origi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Origi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Origi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Origi on the side of the head.
Chick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Origi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chick.
Origi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chick. That one must have hurt.
Good leg kick by Origi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chick throws the left hand but Origi avoids the punch easily.
Origi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Origi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chick appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Origi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Chick throws a head kick but Origi moves out of range.
Chick scores with a kick to the body.
Chick throws a hook to the side of Origi's head but Origi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chick cracks the inside of Origi's front leg.
That kick from Chick tenderised Origi's leg. Origi is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Chick misses the target. #T2#
Chick throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Chick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Origi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Origi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Chick.
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!
Chick throws a head kick that misses.
Origi swings for the body but Chick moves out of range.
Chick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Origi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chick scrambles back to his feet.
Chick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andy Chick is winning the standup battle so far.
Origi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chick.
Origi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Origi lands with a good body shot.
Origi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chick tries to score with a low kick but Origi moves his leg out of the way.
Origi wants to counter with a clinch but Chick pushes him away.#T3#
Origi blocks a head kick by Chick.
Chick misses with a low kick.
Chick staying out of range there.
Chick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chick tries to land a leg kick but Origi saw it coming and moves away.
Origi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Origi moves out of range of the strikes.
Origi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chick circles away quickly and effectively.
Origi lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Origi misses the target.
Chick connects with an inside leg kick.
Origi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chick is able to avoid easily.
Chick throws a wild body kick that Origi sees coming a mile off.
Chick throws a hook to the side of Origi's head but Origi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Chick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Origi.
Chick misses with a right hand
enabling Origi to counter with a crisp jab.
Origi scores with a sloppy right hand. Chick should have avoided that one.
Chick tried to score with a low kick but Origi checks it.
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!
Origi misses with a low kick.
Chick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Chick.
Chick throws an overhand right that lands on Origi's shoulder, as Origi tries to avoid the shot.
Origi jabs Chick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chick misses with a low kick.
Chick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chick throws a leg kick but Origi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Origi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chick throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Chick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andy Chick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Origi ducks right into an uppercut from Chick.
Chick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Origi at a distance.
Chick misses the shot to the body.
Origi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Origi looks to land a combination but Chick avoids it well.
Origi swings for the body but Chick moves out of range.
Chick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Origi.
Origi avoids the body shot from Chick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chick misses with a hook. Origi ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Origi! But no joy.
Origi misses with a hook. Chick ducked under it nicely.
Chick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Origi misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Chick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Origi.
Origi misses with an uppercut.
Chick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Origi.
Origi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chick throws a leg kick
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut.
Origi throws a low kick but Chick avoids it.
Chick jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chick throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Chick throws a leg kick that misses.
Origi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chick moves away from the strike by Origi.
Chick looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick by Chick misses
and Origi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Origi misses with a series of wild punches.
Chick misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Chick throws a sloppy head kick and Origi moves out of range easily.
Origi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Origi misses.
Chick throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chick thumps Origi with a low kick.
Origi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Origi. That snapped Chick's head back.
#CUT2#
Andy Chick's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi throws a nice looking combination but Chick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Chick misses the target.
Origi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chick looks for the body kick but Origi saw that one coming.
Origi scores with a nice strike.
Origi lands with a shot to the body.
Chick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Origi.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Origi, right into the meat.
Origi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Origi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Origi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chick. Chick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Chick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chick thows a leg kick but Origi checks it
and Origi scores with a counter punch that sends Chick to the canvas! Origi smells blood - he's punishing Chick with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Chick has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Divock Origi!
Post fight, Divock Origi stared into the camera and said 'I am coming for you Highjack! I would destroy you, you scared little bitch! '.
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Event:
Death Squad 336:Duffy v Baba
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Domingo moves out of range as Origi throws a body kick.
Domingo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Origi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Origi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Origi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Domingo scores with a jab to the head.
Origi walks into a left hand.
Domingo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Origi counters with a stiff right hand.
Domingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Origi.
Origi slips a jab from Domingo.
Origi throws a leg kick but Domingo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Origi scores with a jab to the head.
A cross from Origi lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Origi scores with a sloppy right hand. Domingo should have avoided that one.
Domingo defending well as Origi loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Origi's head coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Origi swings for the body but Domingo moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Origi misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Domingo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Origi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Domingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Origi connects with a crisp jab.
Origi scores with a three punch combo!
Domingo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Domingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Origi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Origi finds it's way through Domingo's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Domingo.
Domingo with a hook.#T2#
Origi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Origi scores with a kick to the body.
Divock Origi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Domingo slips a jab from Origi.
As Origi backs off Domingo throws a huge counter combo but Origi manages to avoid it all.
Domingo ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
Domingo slips a straight right by Origi.
Domingo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Origi.
Origi cracks a nice hook into Domingo's ribs.
Domingo loads up on a big right hand but Origi slips the punch.
Domingo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Domingo finds it's way through Origi's defenses.
Domingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Origi.
Nice defenses there by Origi.#T3#
Origi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Domingo checks a leg kick.
Origi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Domingo at a distance.
Domingo blocks a jab.
Origi connects with a body shot that sends Domingo's belly button to the back.
Origi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Domingo throws a good cross that connects.
Origi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Domingo.
Origi just misses with a punch to the body.
Origi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Origi lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domingo throws an off balance right hand
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Domingo looks to throw the jab but Origi is out of range.
Origi connects with the punch.#ROC#
Domingo is rocked!
Origi rushes Domingo with punches - Domingo moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Domingo goes down! Origi follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Divock Origi!
An intense looking Divock Origi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am coming for you Highjack! I would destroy you, you scared little bitch! '.
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Event:
Death Squad 332:Origi v Donnie
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Felterbush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Origi misses with a lunging right hand
and Felterbush counters with a nice body kick.
Felterbush throws a nice looking combination but Origi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Origi wants to land a leg kick but Felterbush is out of range.
Origi 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.
Origi thuds a left hand into Felterbush's body.
Felterbush slips a jab from Origi.
Origi misses with an uppercut
and Felterbush counters with a stiff right hand.
Origi is looking to score with low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Felterbush, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Felterbush drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Origi is trying to control the position but Felterbush postures up.
Felterbush postures up in Origi's guard and throws a big left but Origi blocks it.
Felterbush throwing strikes but missing.
Felterbush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Felterbush tries to free his leg and advance position but Origi is retaining full guard. #T1#
Felterbush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Origi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Felterbush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Origi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Felterbush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Origi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Felterbush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Felterbush distracts Origi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Origi is trying to keep Felterbush in close.
Felterbush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Felterbush postures up in Origi's guard and throws a big left but Origi blocks it. #T2#
Felterbush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Felterbush postures up in Origi's guard and throws a big left but Origi blocks it.
Origi is looking to sweep but instead, Felterbush has passed into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Felterbush connects with a nice short shot to Origi's temple.
Felterbush looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Origi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Felterbush.
Felterbush landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Origi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Felterbush.
Origi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Felterbush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Felterbush in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Origi tries to get to full guard but Felterbush has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Felterbush there.
Felterbush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Felterbush wants to pass to mount but Origi is defending the position.
Felterbush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Felterbush is pressing down on Origi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Origi is holding on for now.
Felterbush scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Origi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Felterbush.
Felterbush works over Origi with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Felterbush trying to control the position from guard on top but Origi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felterbush throwing strikes but missing.
Felterbush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Felterbush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Origi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Felterbush throws a big elbow that misses.
Felterbush wants to pass the guard but Origi is keeping the position.
Origi is trying to keep Felterbush in close.
Origi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Felterbush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Felterbush dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Felterbush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Origi misses with a series of wild punches.
Felterbush is looking to land body kicks.
A lazy left from Felterbush finds it's target.
Felterbush tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Origi.
Felterbush turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Felterbush takes one on the button.
Origi throws out a loose jab but Felterbush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Felterbush tries for a takedown but Origi circles away easily
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi misses with a right hand
and Felterbush counters with a nice body shot.
Origi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Felterbush throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Origi misses the target.
Felterbush lands a nice looking kick to the body. Origi takes a step back to recover.
Donnie Felterbush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Felterbush slips under a jab from Origi.
Origi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Origi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Felterbush slips a jab from Origi.
Felterbush shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Origi but Origi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Felterbush has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Origi.
Origi avoids the head kick by Felterbush.
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Origi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Felterbush just manages to avoid it.
Felterbush slips under a jab.
Felterbush sizes up Origi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Felterbush tries to land a body kick
and Origi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Felterbush takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Felterbush lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A cross from Felterbush lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Origi misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Felterbush.
Origi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Felterbush scores with a body shot.
Felterbush takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Felterbush slips a straight right by Origi.
Felterbush throws a body kick that misses.
Felterbush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Origi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Felterbush cracks Origi with an open hand slap.
Felterbush misses with a straight left.
Felterbush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Felterbush takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Felterbush bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Origi lands a jab to the nose.
Felterbush moves forwards but Origi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Origi throws a lazy right hand but Felterbush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Origi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Felterbush.
Felterbush connects with an inside leg kick.
Felterbush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Origi.
Divock Origi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy body kick from Felterbush
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Felterbush, as that shot connected.
Felterbush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Felterbush scores with the left hand. Origi knows he should have avoided that one.
Felterbush shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Origi but Origi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Divock Origi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Felterbush.
Felterbush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Origi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Felterbush doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Donnie Felterbush has been cut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Origi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Felterbush keeps Origi at a distance using the push kick.
Felterbush throws a lazy right hand but Origi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Origi 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 Felterbush has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Felterbush and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Origi misses with a few strikes there.
Origi lands a nice shot to the body.
Origi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Felterbush lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Origi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Origi lands with a straight right. Felterbush didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Felterbush lands with a hook. Origi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Felterbush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Origi tries to bum rush Felterbush with a series of wild strikes but Felterbush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Felterbush cracks Origi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Donnie Felterbush will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donnie Felterbush's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Felterbush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Origi misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Felterbush counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Felterbush.
Origi keeping moving, preventing Felterbush from controlling successfully.
Felterbush throwing strikes from guard but Origi blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felterbush stands up over Origi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Origi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Felterbush postures up in Origi's guard and throws a big left but Origi blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felterbush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Origi managing to control the position.
Felterbush throws a strike but Origi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Felterbush has Origi pulled in close to control his posture.
Felterbush wants to sweep but no luck.
Origi looking to sit in guard and control but Felterbush gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Origi keeping full guard, as Felterbush tries to pass.
Felterbush lands a couple of elbows.
Felterbush trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Origi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Felterbush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Origi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Divock Origi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donnie Felterbush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Origi is trying to control the position but Felterbush postures up.
Felterbush throwing strikes but missing.
Felterbush tries to free his leg and advance position but Origi is retaining full guard.
Felterbush's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Felterbush postures up and lands a big shot to Origi's brow. #T3#
Felterbush slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Felterbush is continuing to stall.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Felterbush's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Felterbush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Origi under the eye.
Felterbush throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Origi's head.
Felterbush throws a push kick but Origi slaps the foot to one side.
Origi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Felterbush just misses with a punch to the body.
Felterbush staying out of range there.
Origi jabs at Felterbush's body.
Origi lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Felterbush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Felterbush has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Felterbush!
Donnie Felterbush decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Divock Origi had this to say: 'Good job man. Hopefully one day I can work myself up to a rematch. '.
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Event:
Death Squad 327:Donnie v Chris
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Vanzetti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Origi in his tracks.
Vanzetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Origi throws out the jab.
Vanzetti misses with an uppercut.
Origi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanzetti's sensitive parts.
A leg kick checked by Origi.
Vanzetti misses with an uppercut.
Origi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Origi moves out of range as Vanzetti throws a body kick.
Vanzetti lands a body shot.
Origi misses with a few strikes there.
Vanzetti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vanzetti scores with a body shot.
Vanzetti 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.
Vanzetti misses with a looping left.
Origi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vanzetti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vanzetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Vanzetti misses with a straight right.
Origi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Vanzetti throws a low kick but Origi avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanzetti throws a jab when Origi was well out of range.
Origi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Origi avoids the body shot from Vanzetti.
Origi is looking to counter punch.
Origi walks into a stiff left hand from Vanzetti.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Vanzetti.
A big right from Origi misses.
Vanzetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Origi misses the target.
Vanzetti fakes the leg kick and cracks Origi in the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Origi blocks the leg kick.
Vanzetti jabs Origi right on the nose. Origi blinks but takes it well.
Origi throws a head kick but Vanzetti moves out of range.
Origi throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanzetti! But no joy.
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanzetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Origi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vanzetti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Sacco Vanzetti has been cut.
Origi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Origi slips a straight right by Vanzetti.
Good leg kick by Origi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi moves out of range of the body kick.
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Origi loads up on a big right hand but Vanzetti slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vanzetti.
Origi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanzetti.
Origi throwing a counter right hand but Vanzetti manages to avoid it.#T2#
Origi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Vanzetti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vanzetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vanzetti misses with a wild body shot.
Origi misses with a series of wild punches.
Origi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vanzetti throws a body kick that misses.
Origi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vanzetti ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
Origi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vanzetti counter with a right hand.
Vanzetti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vanzetti lands a nice hook to Origi's body. Origi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Origi lands a jab to the nose.
Origi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Vanzetti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vanzetti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Origi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Vanzetti lands a two punch combo.
Vanzetti throws a jab when Origi was well out of range.
Vanzetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Vanzetti throws a nice looking combination but Origi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Origi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanzetti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Origi connects with a jab.
Vanzetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vanzetti moves out of range of the leg kick from Origi.
Vanzetti throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Sacco Vanzetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanzetti throws a lazy right hand but Origi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vanzetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Origi is just out of range.
Vanzetti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vanzetti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi throws a big shot that misses.
Origi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vanzetti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Origi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Origi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vanzetti's head backwards.#T4##CL2#
Vanzetti gets a clinch.
Origi scores with a shot to the side of Vanzetti's head.
Origi managing to block the knees to the body from Vanzetti.
Origi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanzetti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanzetti.
Origi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanzetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanzetti misses with the head strike.
Origi tries to throw a body punch but Vanzetti avoids it by throwing Origi back against the cage.
Vanzetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi scores with a shot to the side of Vanzetti's head.
Origi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Origi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A knee to the head by Vanzetti.
Origi works on Vanzetti's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanzetti missing with knees to the body.
Vanzetti misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sacco Vanzetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sacco Vanzetti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Origi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Origi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Origi throws a chopping leg kick but Vanzetti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vanzetti dodges the punch combination from Origi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vanzetti.
Origi throws a leg kick which misses Vanzetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Vanzetti tries to avoid it.
Vanzetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanzetti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vanzetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vanzetti, right into the meat.
Origi throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Vanzetti clinches up with Origi and pushes him back against the cage.
Vanzetti misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vanzetti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Origi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Origi.
Origi tries to work over Vanzetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Origi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Origi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanzetti.
Vanzetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanzetti tries to work over Origi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Origi.
Vanzetti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vanzetti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vanzetti tries a body shot but Origi blocks it.
Origi lands with a left to the head.
Vanzetti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Origi lands a hook that snaps the head of Vanzetti backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Origi fails to land.
Vanzetti tries a body shot but Origi blocks it.
Vanzetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Origi controls his hands.
Origi scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Vanzetti is rocked!
Origi tries to work over Vanzetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanzetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Origi finish him?
Origi working aggressively here.
Vanzetti misses with a punch to the body.
Vanzetti seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Origi misses with some punches.
Vanzetti blocking some punches.
Origi misses with a punch on the inside.
Origi scores with a shot to the side of Vanzetti's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanzetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Origi controls his hands.
Origi misses with the head strike.
Vanzetti tries a knee to the head but Origi blocks it.
Origi tries a body shot but Vanzetti blocks it.
Origi tries to circle away but Vanzetti has him pinned against the cage.
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanzetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Origi controlling the action here for a moment.
Vanzetti working aggressively here.
Origi blocking some punches.
#T3#
Origi has Vanzetti pressed against the cage.
Origi avoiding damage as Vanzetti throws knees to the body.
A short right from Origi.
Vanzetti looking to throw knees to the head but Origi is blocking nicely.
Origi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vanzetti tries to work over Origi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanzetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Origi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Origi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanzetti.
Origi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanzetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Origi misses with a punch to the body.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Vanzetti tries to land a knee to the head but Origi blocks with his arms.
Vanzetti presses Origi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Origi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vanzetti can't find room to land a body shot as Origi controls the action.
#T4#
Origi is looking to break free of the clinch but Vanzetti has double underhooks.
Vanzetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Origi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Origi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vanzetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Origi.
Origi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vanzetti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Origi will feel that in the morning.
Vanzetti lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Origi.
Vanzetti cracks Origi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Origi misses with a double jab.
Sacco Vanzetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanzetti lands a really nice looking cross but Origi seems unphased.
Origi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Origi misses with an uppercut.
Origi blocks a head kick by Vanzetti.
Origi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Origi throws an overhand right that lands on Vanzetti's shoulder, as Vanzetti tries to avoid the shot.
Origi looks to land a combination but Vanzetti avoids it well.
Origi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanzetti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Divock Origi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sacco Vanzetti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Origi lands a jab.
Origi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Origi moves out of range of the leg kick from Vanzetti.
Origi throws an off balance right hand
and Vanzetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Vanzetti throws a leg kick
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Origi lands a head shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Sacco Vanzetti's cut even more.
Vanzetti misses the shot to the body.
Origi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vanzetti counters with a body kick.
Vanzetti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vanzetti throws a front kick aimed at Origi's knee but Origi avoids it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vanzetti.
Vanzetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vanzetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Origi stuns Vanzetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanzetti misses with the combination.
Origi moves out of range of the strikes.
Origi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Vanzetti throws out a powerful jab.
Vanzetti tries to clinch up.
Origi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Origi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanzetti.
Origi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Origi throws a hook but Vanzetti blocks it.
Vanzetti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Origi blocks a head kick by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vanzetti slips under a jab.
Vanzetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Vanzetti as he connects with a hook.
Vanzetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Origi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vanzetti.
Origi looks to land a left hand but Vanzetti moved out of range nicely.
Vanzetti dodges the punch combination from Origi.
Vanzetti follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Vanzetti misses with an uppercut.
Vanzetti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Origi lands a slapping body shot.
Origi throws a leg kick but Vanzetti moved away.
Vanzetti throws a head kick that misses.
Vanzetti cracks a nice hook into Origi's ribs.#CL2#
Vanzetti pushes Origi up against the cage in a clinch.
Vanzetti misses with a body punch.
Vanzetti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Origi's defenses.
Vanzetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vanzetti is working Origi over against the cage.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Origi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanzetti.
Vanzetti misses with a knee to the head.
Origi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Origi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vanzetti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Origi lands with a left to the head.
Vanzetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Origi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Origi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Origi.
Origi lands with a right to the head.
Origi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vanzetti! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Origi is unloading with more strikes now! Vanzetti drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Divock Origi!
Divock Origi 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:
T141 - Future Icons
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Highjack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Origi.
Highjack moves away from the strike by Origi.
Highjack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Origi misses with a looping right.
Highjack loads up on a big right hand but Origi slips the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Origi.
Highjack 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.
Origi takes a swing at Highjack's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Highjack misses the target.
Highjack misses with a low kick.
Origi throws a leg kick
letting Highjack counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Divock Origi has been cut.
Origi throws out a loose jab but Highjack uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Highjack. Beautiful body shot.
Origi misses with a leg kick.
Highjack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Origi. That did some damage!
Origi misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Highjack misses the target.#T1#
Origi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Origi blocks the leg kick.
Origi tries a quick counter leg kick but Highjack is wise to it.
Origi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Highjack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Highjack cracks Origi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Highjack.
Highjack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Highjack is looking to land body kicks.
Highjack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Highjack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Origi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Highjack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Origi's sensitive parts.
Highjack's corner calls for a 1-2. Highjack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
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!
Highjack looks for the body kick but Origi saw that one coming.
Origi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Highjack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Highjack.
Origi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Origi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Highjack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Highjack lands an impressive looking overhand right. Origi doesn't seem phased though.
Highjack slips a jab from Origi.
Highjack gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Origi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Origi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Origi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Highjack throws a big shot that misses.
Origi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Origi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Highjack throws out the jab.
Origi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Highjack ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
Highjack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Origi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Highjack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Origi manages to avoid it.
Highjack throws a jab when Origi was well out of range.
Origi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Origi tries to land a body kick
and Highjack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Origi connects with a jab.
Origi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Highjack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Origi on the side of the head.
Origi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Origi scoring well with a low kick there.
Highjack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Origi.
#T4#
Highjack motions for Origi to come forward. Highjack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Origi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Highjack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Origi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Origi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Origi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Origi looks to throw the jab but Highjack is out of range.
Highjack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Highjack misses with a leg kick.
Highjack jabs Origi right on the nose. Origi blinks but takes it well.
Highjack swings for the body but Origi moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Highjack wants to slow Origi down by chopping away at his legs.
Origi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Highjack is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Highjack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Highjack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Highjack ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
Origi throws a low kick, looking for Highjack's leg but Highjack calmly moves out of range.
Highjack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Origi misses with a kick to the body
and Highjack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Origi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Highjack has got the better of the exchanges.
Highjack scores with a nice right hand.
Highjack misses the shot to the body.
Highjack connects with a body shot that sends Origi's belly button to the back.
Highjack throws a lazy body kick
and Origi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Remi Highjack is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Origi 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.
Highjack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Origi can do to turn this around?
A big left from Origi misses.
Highjack tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Origi manages to circle out of the way.
Origi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Highjack blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Highjack.
Highjack is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Origi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab from Highjack.
Highjack moves out of range of the body kick.
Highjack tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Origi manages to circle out of the way.
Origi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highjack.
Highjack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Highjack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Origi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Highjack with a body shot.
Highjack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Origi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Origi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Highjack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Origi finds it's way round the side to connect with Highjack's head. #T2#
Origi throws a shot to the body.
Origi scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Highjack.
Origi lands a nice shot to the body.
Highjack bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Origi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Highjack finds it's way round the side to connect with Origi's head.
Highjack drops his hands momentarily and Origi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Highjack!
Origi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Highjack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Origi avoids the body shot from Highjack.
Origi loads up on a big right hand but Highjack slips the punch.#T3#
Highjack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Highjack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Origi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Origi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Origi is predictable there #CL#
and Highjack counters by moving into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Highjack as Origi tries to tie him up.
Origi is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Highjack fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Highjack scores with a nice short uppercut.
Origi misses with a punch on the inside.
Highjack swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi tries a body shot but Highjack blocks it.
#T4#
Origi throws a punch but it's blocked by Highjack.
Origi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Origi keeps control of Highjack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Origi lands a nice shot to the body.
Highjack misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Origi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Highjack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Origi avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Highjack.
Highjack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highjack throws a punch but it's blocked by Origi.
Highjack blocks an uppercut.
Highjack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Origi has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Highjack scores with a nice short uppercut.
Highjack presses Origi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Origi as the two fighters clinch.
Origi scores with a shot to the side of Highjack's head.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Highjack dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Highjack clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Origi blocks an uppercut.
Highjack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Origi stalling the fight.
Origi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Highjack seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Origi can turn it around.
Highjack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Origi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Origi tries a body shot but Highjack blocks it.
Origi trying to stall but Highjack improves his position.
Highjack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Highjack throws a head punch that misses.
Origi blocking some punches.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Remi Highjack has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi scores with a shot to the side of Highjack's head.
Origi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Origi prevents a body shot from Highjack.
A right handed body shot lands from Origi.
A head punch on the inside from Highjack fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Highjack as Origi tries to tie him up. #T1#
Origi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Highjack swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Origi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Highjack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Origi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Highjack backwards.
Origi tries to throw a body punch but Highjack avoids it by throwing Origi back against the cage.
Highjack pushes Origi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Highjack can't find room to land a body shot as Origi controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Highjack.
Origi working aggressively here.
Highjack misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Origi breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Origi rushes Highjack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Highjack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Highjack can't find room to land a body shot as Origi controls the action.
#T2#
Highjack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Highjack misses with a punch to the body.
Origi throws a punch but it's blocked by Highjack.
Highjack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Origi's elbow.
Highjack is trying to push Origi away but Origi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Origi can't find room to land a body shot as Highjack controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Origi fails to land.
Highjack misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Highjack is leaning against Origi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Highjack blocks a body shot from Origi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Highjack. #BC#
Highjack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Origi tests Highjack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Origi throws a right hand that Highjack ducks under and follows up with a left that Highjack also avoids with ease.
Origi lands a nice shot that snaps Highjack's head back.
#T3#
Origi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Origi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Highjack takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Origi throws a lazy uppercut
and Highjack counters with a two punch combo.
Origi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Origi blocks the body kick.
Origi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Origi just misses with a punch to the body.
Highjack is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Origi throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Highjack to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Origi misses.
Origi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Highjack on the side of the head.
Highjack connects with a right hand. Origi shakes it off.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Origi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Origi is rocked!
Origi misses the jab.
Origi is still on wobbly legs! Can Highjack finish him?
Highjack avoids a kick to the body.
Origi seems to have recovered his senses.
A lazy body kick from Origi
and Highjack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Highjack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Highjack throws a body shot but no joy.
Origi digs a good hook to Highjack's body.
Origi avoids the head kick by Highjack.
Highjack takes one on the button.
Highjack pushes Origi away with a front kick.
Nice cross by Highjack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Highjack clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Highjack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Origi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Highjack counters with a nice body kick.
Origi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Highjack.
Highjack scores with a body shot.
Origi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Highjack's head.
Origi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Highjack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Origi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Highjack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Origi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Origi misses.
Highjack throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Highjack.
Jab from Highjack.
You can see that Origi has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T1#
Highjack connects with a single shot there.
Origi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Highjack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Origi 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.
Highjack throws a low kick but Origi moves out of range easily.
Origi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Highjack wants to clinch up but Origi keeps it at a distance.
Origi tries a head kick but it misses.
Highjack lands with a kick to the temple. Origi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A punch lands to the side of Origi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Highjack throws a leg kick that misses.
Origi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Origi connects with a right hand. Highjack shakes it off.#T2#
Highjack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Origi avoids the head kick by Highjack.
A swing and a miss from Origi.
Origi moves out of range as Highjack throws a body kick.
Origi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Origi staying out of range there.
Origi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Highjack slips a straight right by Origi.
Highjack tries to counter by clinching up but Origi breaks away and moves out of range.
Origi tries to land a front kick but Highjack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Highjack.
Both fighters circling a little - Highjack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Highjack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Highjack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Highjack cracks Origi with an open hand slap.
Highjack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Origi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Highjack walks into a stiff left hand from Origi.
Highjack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Origi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Highjack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Origi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Highjack throws a push kick but Origi slaps the foot to one side.
Highjack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Origi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Highjack counter with a right hand.
Highjack throws a head kick that misses
letting Origi counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Origi looks to throw the jab but Highjack is out of range.
Origi tries to close the distance and clinch but Highjack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Highjack is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Origi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Highjack connects with a looping right hand.
Origi thuds his shin into the meat of Highjack's side.
Highjack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Origi misses.
Highjack ducks right into an uppercut from Origi.
Origi misses with a left hand
and Highjack counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Highjack had his way with Divock Origi in that round.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Origi thuds his shin into the meat of Highjack's side.
Highjack dips to his left and cracks Origi with an uppercut!
Origi misses with a body shot.
Highjack appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Origi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Highjack misses with a body shot.
Origi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Origi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Highjack finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Origi walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi slips under a jab from Highjack.
Origi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Highjack.
Highjack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Highjack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Origi.
Highjack wants to land a leg kick but Origi is out of range. #T1#
Origi misses with a lunging right hand
and Highjack counters with a straight right hand.
Highjack connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Origi blocks the body kick.
Highjack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Origi.
Highjack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Highjack tries to clinch there but Origi circles away.
Good exchange - Highjack coming out on top.
Origi throws out a loose jab but Highjack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Highjack throws a leg kick that misses.
Highjack tries to close the distance and clinch but Origi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Highjack throws the left hand but Origi avoids the punch easily.
Divock Origi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Origi missing with a left hand there. Highjack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Highjack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Origi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Origi.
Highjack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Origi looks to score with a jab to the body but Highjack is just out of range.
Highjack moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Origi is predictable there
and Highjack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highjack misses with a wild body shot.
Highjack avoids the body shot from Origi.
Highjack seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Origi misses with a low kick.
Origi scores with a nice head shot.
Highjack scores with the left hand. Origi knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Highjack. Origi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Highjack lets loose with a powerful body kick. Origi will feel that in the morning.
A big left from Origi misses.
As Origi looks to move away, Highjack throws a big counter combo but Origi just gets out of the way.
Highjack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Highjack cracks Origi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Highjack throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Highjack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Highjack cracks Origi with an open hand slap.
Origi gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Highjack gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Origi is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remi Highjack!
As Remi Highjack got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I told you son, I told you not to underestimate me. I hit hard son, I go hard son while you going home son.'.
In defeat, Divock Origi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good job man. Hopefully one day I can work myself up to a rematch. '.
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