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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Bryzgalov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Collier counters with a left to the body.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Collier rushes Bryzgalov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Collier gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bryzgalov regains guard.
Collier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Collier distracts Bryzgalov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collier stands and throws Bryzgalov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bryzgalov seems a little lost for a moment, as Collier dominates the positioning.
Collier is putting a hurting on Bryzgalov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Collier slows the pace down. #T1#
Collier in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bryzgalov is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Bryzgalov is rocked!
Collier taking a breather here.
Oh Bryzgalov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Collier lands a huge shot from side control! Bryzgalov is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenyon Collier!
A victorious Kenyon Collier 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Bryzgalov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Glover feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bryzgalov sprawling to the canvas! Bryzgalov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Glover finish him?!
#ROC#Bryzgalov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ilya Bryzgalov has been cut.
Glover lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Bryzgalov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Glover from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Bryzgalov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terrance Glover! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Kaji scores with a jab to the body.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kaji ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaji lands a slapping body shot.
Kaji lands a body shot.
Kaji lands with an overhand left.
Kaji darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good exchange - Kaji coming out on top.
We've been told by Kaji's head coaches at Kitano Fight Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaji lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kaji lands the left hand.#ROC#Bryzgalov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Kaji engages and cracks Bryzgalov with a massive lead left hook - Bryzgalov tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Kaji is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Garuda Kaji!
Garuda Kaji bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Bryzgalov misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Conway moves into the clinch.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bryzgalov has a couple of punches blocked by Conway.
#TD2#
Conway has Bryzgalov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Conway pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bryzgalov tumbling to the mat - Conway dives into Bryzgalov's guard.
Bryzgalov looking to control but Conway passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Conway has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bryzgalov defend it? Conway steps over the head and cranks it - Bryzgalov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Conway!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walter Conway! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Jcool gets a double leg takedown into Bryzgalov's guard.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jcool sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jcool advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jcool's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jcool working the head with strikes. #T1#
Jcool controls the position.
We've been hearing that Jcool has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Jcool is working to tighten his grip on Bryzgalov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bryzgalov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jcool is really squeezing tight and eventually Bryzgalov passes out! Jcool breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Abdul Jcool!
Abdul Jcool tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Bryzgalov swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Conway counters with a takedown into side control.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB2#
Conway in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bryzgalov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walter Conway! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Bryzgalov gets tackled into the cage by Chavez. Chavez maintains the clinch.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Chavez has clasped his hands together around Bryzgalov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bryzgalov wants to control but Chavez postures up.
Chavez controls the position from side control.#SU2#
Chavez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez digs a right hand into Bryzgalov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bryzgalov's gas tank.
Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chavez pushes Bryzgalov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1##KD2#
Chavez lands a big uppercut and Bryzgalov is down! He's in big trouble - Chavez follows him to the mat! #ROC2#Bryzgalov is rocked!
Chavez is taking a breather. Bryzgalov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Oh Bryzgalov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chavez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chavez controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Let's hope that Chavez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Bryzgalov seems to have got his legs back now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chavez.#T3#
Chavez is continuing to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chavez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Chavez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Chavez rushes Bryzgalov and presses him up against the cage.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Chavez.
Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Chavez throws a big uppercut that drops Bryzgalov! More strikes from Chavez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bryzgalov lies dazed against the cage as Chavez celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Chavez!
A very excited looking Gunnar Chavez 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Allan digs a good body shot into Bryzgalov's ribs.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Allan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allan throws a leg kick which misses Bryzgalov's front leg but catches the back leg as Bryzgalov tries to avoid it.
Good shot there by Allan.#CUT#It looks like Ilya Bryzgalov has been cut.
Allan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Allan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Allan drops Bryzgalov with a huge uppercut! Bryzgalov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Allan is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Allan!
Roger Allan 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Popkov jabs Bryzgalov right on the nose. Bryzgalov blinks but takes it well.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Good exchange - Popkov coming out on top.
Popkov 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.
A jab lands there for Popkov.
Popkov lands an overhand right.
Popkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Popkov with a hook.
Popkov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bryzgalov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popkov lands with a right hand. #ROC#Bryzgalov is rocked!
Popkov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bryzgalov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bryzgalov looks to clinch but Popkov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bryzgalov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mikhail Popkov!
Our winner, Mikhail Popkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Clarkson gets a takedown into half guard.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Clarkson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Clarkson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Clarkson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clarkson controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Clarkson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Clarkson but it's paid off an Bryzgalov is forced to tap! Nice work by Clarkson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hudson Clarkson!
Hudson Clarkson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that PWNAGE™ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Lester thuds a left hand into Bryzgalov's body.
Lester 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.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lester lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lester's corner calls for a 1-2. Lester obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lester lands a jab to the head.
Bryzgalov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lester circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bryzgalov to the canvas! Bryzgalov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lester keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
During a confident post fight interview, Moe Lester thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Blake instigates a clinch.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Blake works on Bryzgalov's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Blake.
Blake utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bryzgalov takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Ilya Bryzgalov has been cut.
Blake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryzgalov backwards.
Blake lands an elbow that stopped Bryzgalov in his tracks for a moment.
Blake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Blake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I was talking to Blake's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blake lands an elbow just above Bryzgalov 's eye.
Blake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bryzgalov's defenses. #ROC#Bryzgalov is rocked!
Bryzgalov takes an elbow to the temple.
Bryzgalov is still on wobbly legs! Can Blake finish him?
Blake creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Bryzgalov! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Blake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Blake!
Danny Blake gave a mention to Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Jcool manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bryzgalov on his heels. He'll look to pass Bryzgalov's guard now, I'm sure.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jcool 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jcool cracks Bryzgalov with a solid left hand.
Jcool looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bryzgalov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jcool. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jcool with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Jcool drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Jcool seems to have locked his on tight now - Bryzgalov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Jcool, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Abdul Jcool!
Abdul Jcool was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Jcool dives in and scores a takedown into Bryzgalov's guard.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jcool advances to half guard.
Jcool has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Jcool in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bryzgalov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jcool!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abdul Jcool!
A very excited looking Abdul Jcool rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2023 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jay.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jay scores with a jab. Bryzgalov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jay throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD#
Jay lands a left and a right that send Bryzgalov crashing to the mat, dazed. Jay thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryzgalov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC#Bryzgalov is rocked!
Jay weaves into range and cracks Bryzgalov right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Bryzgalov goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Jay is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rock Jay! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Tully shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tully passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bryzgalov!
My spies in Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu inform me that Tully has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tully looking to finish Bryzgalov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bryzgalov!
Bryzgalov is in a horrible position here. Tully smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tully working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC2#Bryzgalov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tully postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Bryzgalov out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Tully goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carson Tully!
Carson Tully 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Jcool looks to land a combination. Bryzgalov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Jcool shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jcool was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Jcool has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bryzgalov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jcool yanks on the arm and Bryzgalov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jcool.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abdul Jcool!
Abdul Jcool decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Jcool clinches up against the cage.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Jcool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Bryzgalov misses #TD#
and Jcool decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bryzgalov's guard.
Jcool passes Bryzgalov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Jcool maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bryzgalov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jcool has cracked it and Bryzgalov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jcool!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abdul Jcool!
Abdul Jcool bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Bryzgalov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ilya Bryzgalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kovacs lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryzgalov off the cage and back into range.
Kovacs lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bryzgalov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kovacs dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Atunes is looking to slow Bryzgalov down with leg kicks.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bryzgalov tries to clinch
and Atunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bryzgalov. That did some damage!#CL2#
Atunes closes the distance and clinches.
Atunes with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Ilya Bryzgalov has been cut.
Atunes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bryzgalov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Atunes lands a knee to the head.
Atunes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bryzgalov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes leaning against his opponent.
Atunes lands a knee to the body.
Atunes stalling.
Atunes slowing the pace effectively.
Atunes lands a good knee to the midsection. Bryzgalov won't want to take too many of those.
Atunes landing knees to the head.
Atunes lands with a light punch inside.
Atunes lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Atunes landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#Bryzgalov is rocked!
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Bryzgalov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Atunes scores with a shot to the side of Bryzgalov's head.
Atunes has Bryzgalov pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Bryzgalov is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Atunes - that's hurt Bryzgalov badly! Oh, another knee lands and Bryzgalov is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Bryzgalov doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Cavalho Atunes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Bryzgalov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Bryzgalov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hanson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hanson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hanson forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Hanson decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Hanson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bryzgalov's half guard.
Hanson is nestled in close to Bryzgalov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Hanson is trying for a kimura here. Bryzgalov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hanson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rikkard Hanson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Bryzgalov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#It looks like Ilya Bryzgalov has been cut.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Machine feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bryzgalov sprawling to the canvas! Bryzgalov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Machine finish him?!
#ROC2#Bryzgalov is rocked!
Bryzgalov glances at the clock... BAM! Machine nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Bryzgalov crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Bryzgalov is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexis Machine!
An intense looking Alexis Machine took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Well, well, well, feed me crack and call me a bitch!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Destro instigates a clinch.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A left hand lands to the body for Destro.
Destro cracks Bryzgalov with a nice body shot.#BC#
Destro breaks from the clinch.
Destro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bryzgalov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Destro catches Bryzgalov napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Bryzgalov to the canvas!
#CUT#It looks like Ilya Bryzgalov has been cut.
Destro 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Destro continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Destro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Destro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Destro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Destro uses his free foot to push down on Bryzgalov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bryzgalov.
Destro controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
More hug and hope from Destro.#T3#
Further stalling from Destro.#T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamin Destro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilya Bryzgalov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Destro connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bryzgalov out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamin Destro!
Jamin Destro 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Kovacs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Kovacs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Kovacs tightens his grip and picks Bryzgalov up, before dumping him to the ground. Bryzgalov manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Kovacs drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kovacs as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bryzgalov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kovacs! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Andor Kovacs!
A very excited looking Andor Kovacs rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Nice combo by Albodean! Oh, that's hurt him - Bryzgalov falls to the canvas and Albodean follows him into side control. #CUT2#It looks like Ilya Bryzgalov has been cut.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Albodean looks up at the clock and then as Bryzgalov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Albodean smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC2#Bryzgalov is rocked!
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!
Albodean scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bryzgalov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Albodean can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Albodean!
A victorious Nick Albodean 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Riley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bryzgalov has hold of Riley's hands but Riley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Riley slips a nice elbow through Bryzgalov's hands, connecting with Bryzgalov's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riley lands a nice short elbow.
Riley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2#Bryzgalov is rocked!
Riley moves into full mount! Bryzgalov won't be happy about that!
Oh Bryzgalov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riley postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bryzgalov in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bryzgalov to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Riley!
A relieved looking Billy Riley 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Bryzgalov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Catara counters with a two punch combo.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Catara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bryzgalov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Catara 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.
Catara scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Bryzgalov is rocked!#SU#
Catara gets to his feet. Bryzgalov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bryzgalov is still on wobbly legs! Can Catara finish him?#TD#
Catara gets a big slam - oh, Bryzgalov is out! Bryzgalov is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Dan Catara!
A relieved looking Dan Catara 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bryzgalov momentarily.
Liu seems to be stalking Bryzgalov here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Bryzgalov drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jun Liu!
Jun Liu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Sabatory scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sabatory is staying tight to Bryzgalov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like Sabatory might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bryzgalov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sabatory presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sabatory tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Sabatory has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sabatory with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Sabatory content just to control the position here.
Sabatory is continuing to stall.
Sabatory with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Sabatory controlling from the full mount.
Sabatory working the ground and pound effectively.
Sabatory looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sabatory controlling the position easily from mount.
Sabatory's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sabatory is landing with some decent strikes but Bryzgalov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sabatory is landing with some decent strikes but Bryzgalov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Bryzgalov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabatory controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Bryzgalov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sabatory cracks Bryzgalov with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Sabatory! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Bryzgalov gets tackled into the cage by Jewish. Jewish maintains the clinch.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jewish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryzgalov backwards.
Jewish just leaning against Bryzgalov, taking a breather.
Jewish cracks Bryzgalov with a nice body shot.
Jewish lands with a short shot to the head.
Jewish pushes Bryzgalov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jewish working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been informed that Jewish 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.
Jewish lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jewish just leaning against Bryzgalov, taking a breather.
Jewish stalling against the cage.
A short right from Jewish.
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!
Jewish will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bryzgalov up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jewish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jewish jerks Bryzgalov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Bryzgalov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Jewish goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Jewish because Bryzgalov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). I Am Jewish!
During a confident post fight interview, I Am Jewish thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Runner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Runner in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bryzgalov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Runner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ilander Runner!
Ilander Runner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Boone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Good shot there by Boone.
Jackson Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryzgalov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Ilya Bryzgalov has been cut.#KD#
Boone drops Bryzgalov with a beautiful combination! Bryzgalov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boone is looking for the KO!#ROC#Bryzgalov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boone is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Bryzgalov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bryzgalov is out cold! Boone holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Boone!
Jackson Boone really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kato logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Colucci moves into the clinch.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Colucci throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryzgalovs head.
Colucci scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colucci lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Colucci gets through Bryzgalov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Colucci lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Colucci.
Colucci scores with a shot to the side of Bryzgalov's head. #ROC2#Bryzgalov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colucci throws a big uppercut that drops Bryzgalov! More strikes from Colucci and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bryzgalov lies dazed against the cage as Colucci celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michel Colucci!
A relieved looking Michel Colucci 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Lei moves away from the strike by Bryzgalov.
Lei wants to counter the offense by Bryzgalov and move into the clinch position.
Lei looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A combination from Lei does no damage.
Bryzgalov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryzgalov throws a hook but Lei blocks it.
Frito Lei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryzgalov.
Lei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lei staying out of range there.
Bryzgalov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Lei drives through and clinches with Bryzgalov against the cage.
Bryzgalov misses with the head strike.
Bryzgalov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Bryzgalov fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryzgalov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lei controls his hands.
Bryzgalov misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Lei breaks from the clinch.
Bryzgalov swings for the body but Lei moves out of range.
#CL2#
Lei has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Bryzgalov tries to throw a body punch but Lei avoids it by throwing Bryzgalov back against the cage.
Lei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryzgalov backwards.
Lei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryzgalov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bryzgalov fails to land. #BC2#
Lei manages to break the clinch.
Bryzgalov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lei misses with a two punch combination.
Lei avoids the head kick by Bryzgalov.
Lei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryzgalov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryzgalov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Lei closes the distance and clinches.
Lei blocking some punches.
Bryzgalov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Lei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lei. #BC2#
Lei manages to break the clinch.
Lei lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Lei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lei obliges.#BC2#
Lei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lei throws a hook but Bryzgalov blocks it.#CL2#
Lei drives through and clinches with Bryzgalov against the cage.
Come on Lei - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lei lands an elbow inside that Bryzgalov shrugs off.
Lei lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Lei with a knee to the head.
Bryzgalov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Lei manages to break the clinch.
Lei circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Lei drives through and clinches with Bryzgalov against the cage.
Lei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryzgalov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bryzgalov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lei lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2#
Lei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Lei clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Lei to work.
#BC2#
Lei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL2#
Lei closes the distance and pushes Bryzgalov back into the cage.#BC2#
Lei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryzgalov tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Lei has closed the distance and engaged Bryzgalov in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lei landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Lei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Lei.
Bryzgalov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Lei closes the distance and pushes Bryzgalov back into the cage.
Lei content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lei connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bryzgalov's face.
Bryzgalov tries to work over Lei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Lei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frito Lei dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Lei closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Lei.
Frito Lei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Lei manages to break the clinch.
Lei throws a nice head kick!
Lei slips under a jab from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov throws a jab when Lei was well out of range.
Bryzgalov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryzgalov tries to clinch up.
Lei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lei clinches up with Bryzgalov and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Lei.
Bryzgalov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lei blocking some punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryzgalov backwards.
Lei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Lei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bryzgalov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryzgalov tries to work over Lei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryzgalov. #BC2#
Lei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lei slips under a jab.
Bryzgalov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Lei closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Lei breaks the clinch.
Bryzgalov takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Lei forces Bryzgalov back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Lei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryzgalov misses with a right hand
and Lei counters with a nice body kick.
#T2#
Lei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bryzgalov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lei.
Lei looks to land a combination but Bryzgalov avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Bryzgalov tries to keep at a distance but Lei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bryzgalov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Lei breaks the clinch.
Bryzgalov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Lei clinches up with Bryzgalov and pushes him back against the cage.
Lei prevents a body shot from Bryzgalov.
A hook to the body from Lei.
Bryzgalov has a couple of punches blocked by Lei.
Lei scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Bryzgalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lei lands a shot to the body.
Lei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lei prevents a body shot from Bryzgalov.
Lei lands a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Lei.
Lei scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Lei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Lei moves into the clinch.
Bryzgalov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryzgalov backwards. #BC2#
Lei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2#
Lei rushes Bryzgalov and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Lei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryzgalov.
A slow jab from Bryzgalov misses its intended target.
Bryzgalov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bryzgalov tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Lei darts in and clinches Bryzgalov up against the cage.#BC2#
Lei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lei moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Lei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryzgalov.#CL2#
Lei gets a clinch.
Bryzgalov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryzgalov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Lei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frito Lei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bryzgalov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryzgalov.
Lei avoids the head kick by Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov throws a big shot that misses.
Lei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryzgalov swings for the body but Lei moves out of range.
Bryzgalov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryzgalov throws out a loose jab but Lei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frito Lei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryzgalov tries to clinch but Lei is having none of it.
Lei lands with a kick to the temple. Bryzgalov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lei connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bryzgalov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lei.
Lei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryzgalov.#CL2#
Lei has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryzgalov misses with the head strike.
#T1##BC2#
Lei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryzgalov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Lei clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Lei manages to break the clinch.
Lei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lei shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bryzgalov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lei.
Lei ducks under a wild hook from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov throws a head kick that misses.
Lei tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryzgalov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Lei drives through and clinches with Bryzgalov against the cage.
Ilya Bryzgalov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lei blocks a body shot from Bryzgalov. #BC2#
Lei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryzgalov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Bryzgalov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bryzgalov swings for the body but Lei moves out of range.
Bryzgalov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lei.
Bryzgalov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lei is just out of range.
Lei throws a series of punches but Bryzgalov avoids them all with ease.
Bryzgalov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lei.
Bryzgalov throws a jab when Lei was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bryzgalov throws a lazy right hand but Lei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bryzgalov throws a hook to the side of Lei's head but Lei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Lei drives through and clinches with Bryzgalov against the cage.
#T3##BC2#
Lei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryzgalov misses with a looping right.
Lei takes a swing at Bryzgalov's ribcage but misses.
Bryzgalov throwing a counter right hand but Lei manages to avoid it.
Bryzgalov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryzgalov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lei avoids the head kick by Bryzgalov.
#CL2#
Lei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bryzgalov, pushing him back against the cage.
Bryzgalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Lei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lei has Bryzgalov up against the cage in a clinch.
Lei landing knees to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bryzgalov fails to land. #BC2#
Lei manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Lei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lei lands a nice knee to the body.
Lei lands a body punch.
Lei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryzgalov misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Lei breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Lei instigates a clinch.
Bryzgalov has a couple of punches blocked by Lei.
Bryzgalov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryzgalov. #BC2#
Lei manages to break the clinch.
Bryzgalov swings for the body but Lei moves out of range.
Frito Lei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frito Lei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lei has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frito Lei! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Bryzgalov throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Schmidt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bryzgalov won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Schmidt is working to tighten his grip on Bryzgalov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bryzgalov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Schmidt is really squeezing tight and eventually Bryzgalov passes out! Schmidt breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Schmidt! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Bryzgalov misses.
Bryzgalov swings widly with a right hand
and Corn counters with a three punch combo that has Bryzgalov backing up. Bryzgalov nods at Corn to acknowledge the strikes.
Corn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Corn 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.
A right-left combo lands from Corn.
Corn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corn counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryzgalov throws a lazy head kick
and Corn counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryzgalov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corn.
Bryzgalov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corn counters with a straight right hand.
Bryzgalov seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Corn shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bryzgalov is backing up but Corn catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bryzgalov covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Corn Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pop Corn!
An out of breath Pop Corn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Corn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corn.
Bryzgalov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Corn jabs Bryzgalov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Corn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Corn connects with a crisp jab.
Bryzgalov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryzgalov misses with a right hand
and Corn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corn lands with a nice combination. Bryzgalov backs away looking to recover.
Corn looks to land a combination. Bryzgalov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Corn lands with a nice combination. Bryzgalov backs away looking to recover.
Ilya Bryzgalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Corn drops Bryzgalov with a left and a right! Oh, Bryzgalov is hurt - Corn dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#Bryzgalov is rocked!#SUB2#
Corn is working to tighten his grip on Bryzgalov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bryzgalov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Corn is really squeezing tight and eventually Bryzgalov passes out! Corn breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pop Corn!
A very excited looking Pop Corn 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:
AD476: Push YOUrself
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Bryzgalov wants to clinch up but Hale keeps it at a distance.
Bryzgalov tests Hale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bryzgalov misses with an uppercut.
Bryzgalov throws a shot from downtown. Hale moves away and avoids it.
Hale throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bryzgalov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryzgalov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bryzgalov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hale - the referee stops the clock and Bryzgalov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hale. Bryzgalov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bryzgalov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hale can pounce on him.
Bryzgalov tries to clinch
and Hale counters with a nice body kick.
Hale 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.
Bryzgalov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hale avoids the head kick by Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hale lands a nice shot that snaps Bryzgalov's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryzgalov misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Bryzgalov coming out on top.#T1#
Bryzgalov tries to clinch up.
Hale replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bryzgalov blocks it well.
Bryzgalov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hale blocks a head kick by Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov misses with a series of wild punches.
Hale feints and then cracks Bryzgalov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryzgalov down.
Hale scores with a spinning back kick!
Ilya Bryzgalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryzgalov misses with a head kick.
Bryzgalov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD2#
Hale lands a big head kick that sends Bryzgalov tumbling to the mat! Hale takes a step backwards and waves Bryzgalov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bryzgalov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ilya Bryzgalov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryzgalov walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Hale swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brandon Hale!
Brandon Hale 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:
AD469: Mason vs Brunswick
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Saming takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bryzgalov misses the shot to the body.
Bryzgalov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saming swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saming is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bryzgalov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Saming clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryzgalov.
Saming lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saming lands a right hand.
Bryzgalov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryzgalov's elbow.
Bryzgalov misses with the head strike.
Saming works on Bryzgalov's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Saming fails to land.
Saming tries to work over Bryzgalov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saming lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saming lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryzgalov.
A left hand lands to the body for Bryzgalov.
A body shot lands from Saming.
Bryzgalov blocking some punches.
Bryzgalov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saming lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bryzgalov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryzgalov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saming using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bryzgalov struggles to land a body shot inside as Saming controls his hands.
Bryzgalov tries to work over Saming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saming blocks an uppercut.
Bryzgalov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryzgalov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saming seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bryzgalov can turn it around.
Saming misses with a punch on the inside.
Saming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
A right hand to the body from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov lands a hook that snaps the head of Saming backwards.
Bryzgalov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saming lands a right hand.
Saming tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saming.
Bryzgalov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saming pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bryzgalov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saming is working Bryzgalov over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bryzgalov fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Saming.
Saming misses with a body punch.
Saming throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryzgalovs head.
Saming lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bryzgalov or not.
Saming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Bryzgalov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saming backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Saming.
Bryzgalov tries to throw a body punch but Saming avoids it by throwing Bryzgalov back against the cage.
Saming tries a body shot but Bryzgalov blocks it.
Bryzgalov lands a nice uppercut.
Bryzgalov being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bryzgalov fails to land.
Bryzgalov lands a shot to the body.
Bryzgalov has a couple of punches blocked by Saming.
Saming lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saming lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saming misses with a knee strike.
Bryzgalov blocks an uppercut.
Saming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryzgalov has a couple of punches blocked by Saming.
#T4#
A short uppercut from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov throws a punch but it's blocked by Saming.
Saming working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryzgalov lands a nice uppercut.
Bryzgalov managing to block the knees to the body from Saming.
Good body shot from Saming.
Bryzgalov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saming lands a hook that snaps the head of Bryzgalov backwards.
Saming lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saming lands a good knee to the midsection. Bryzgalov won't want to take too many of those.
Saming trying to land knees to the body.
Saming gets through Bryzgalov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bryzgalov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saming lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryzgalov backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bryzgalov misses with the head strike.
Bryzgalov struggles to land a body shot inside as Saming controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sud Saming dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bryzgalov misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Saming misses.
Bryzgalov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saming counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Bryzgalov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bryzgalov lands a head shot.
Saming throws a big shot that misses.
Ilya Bryzgalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryzgalov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Saming counter with a right hand.
Bryzgalov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saming thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryzgalov can do to turn this around?
Bryzgalov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saming's head backwards.
Saming smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saming with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Saming misses with an uppercut. Bryzgalov saw that one coming.
Bryzgalov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryzgalov works Saming's body with a nice hook.
Saming scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saming misses with a hook.
Saming lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saming moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryzgalov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Bryzgalov. #CUT2#
It looks like Sud Saming has been cut.
Saming is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryzgalov.
Saming throws a looping overhand right but Bryzgalov ducks down to avoid it.
As Saming backs off Bryzgalov throws a huge counter combo but Saming manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Bryzgalov throws a hook but Saming blocks it.
Saming swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryzgalov throws a lazy head kick
and Saming counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bryzgalov throws a head kick that misses
and Saming counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bryzgalov's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saming.
Saming throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Bryzgalov tries to keep at a distance but Saming has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryzgalov.
Saming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saming working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Saming as the two fighters clinch.
Sud Saming has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saming lands an uppercut.
Saming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Bryzgalov misses with a punch on the inside.
Saming misses with the head strike.
Saming lands a nice uppercut.
Bryzgalov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryzgalov blocks an uppercut.
Bryzgalov digs a right hand into Saming's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saming's gas tank.
Bryzgalov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saming lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bryzgalov swings wildly with an uppercut but Saming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryzgalov throws a punch but it's blocked by Saming.
Saming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryzgalov tries to work over Saming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saming.
Bryzgalov working aggressively here.
Bryzgalov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saming misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Saming lands with a short shot to the head.
Saming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saming lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryzgalov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryzgalov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saming prevents a body shot from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov lands an uppercut.
Bryzgalov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saming prevents a body shot from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov working aggressively here.
Saming tries to land a knee to the head but Bryzgalov blocks with his arms.
Bryzgalov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saming throws a head punch that misses.
Bryzgalov tries to work over Saming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saming wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Saming.
Saming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sud Saming dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sud Saming'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#
Saming swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Bryzgalov counters by clinching up.
Saming lands a nice uppercut.
Saming takes a shot to the head.
Bryzgalov has a couple of punches blocked by Saming.
Bryzgalov has a couple of punches blocked by Saming.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saming.
Saming is trying to break free.
Saming blocks an uppercut.
Saming misses with a punch on the inside.
Saming lands a nice uppercut.
Bryzgalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryzgalov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saming makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saming lands an elbow inside that Bryzgalov shrugs off.
Bryzgalov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Saming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saming gets through Bryzgalov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Bryzgalov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saming is working Bryzgalov over against the cage.
Saming trying to land knees to the body.
Saming lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryzgalov. #BC#
Saming breaks the clinch.
Saming misses with a low kick.
As Saming backs off Bryzgalov throws a huge counter combo but Saming manages to avoid it all.
Saming thuds a left hand into Bryzgalov's body.
Saming slips under a jab from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov scores with a head kick.
Saming throws a big shot that misses.
Saming throws a leg kick that misses.
Bryzgalov throws a counter combo.
Bryzgalov throws an off balance right hand
and Saming finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Bryzgalov throws a sloppy head kick
and Saming counters with an outside leg kick.
Bryzgalov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saming tries to land a body kick
enabling Bryzgalov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bryzgalov throws the left hand but Saming avoids the punch easily.
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!
Bryzgalov with a hook.
Bryzgalov looks to score with a jab to the body but Saming is just out of range.
Saming throws a leg kick but Bryzgalov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bryzgalov tries to clinch but Saming is having none of it.
Saming connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bryzgalov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saming's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Bryzgalov throws a sloppy head kick and Saming moves out of range easily. #T3#
Bryzgalov is looking to clinch but Saming is avoiding it.
Bryzgalov scores with a nice strike.
Saming blocks a head kick by Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov takes one on the button.
Saming misses the jab.
Bryzgalov punishes Saming's body with a nice straight punch.
Saming pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryzgalov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saming.
Saming pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryzgalov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saming manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saming throwing a counter right hand but Bryzgalov manages to avoid it.
Saming takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
Bryzgalov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Saming counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryzgalov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryzgalov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saming.
Bryzgalov throws a sloppy head kick
and Saming counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bryzgalov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bryzgalov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryzgalov looks to land a right hand but Saming moved out of range.
Ilya Bryzgalov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryzgalov misses with a right hand
and Saming counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sud Saming.
Well Saming 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sud Saming!
After winning the bout, Sud Saming thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AD461: Chewie
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Bryzgalov drives through and clinches with Jone against the cage.
Bryzgalov lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Bryzgalov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bryzgalov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jone is leaning against Bryzgalov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Jone.
A nice left hand lands by Jone.
Bryzgalov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jone takes a shot to the head.
Jone blocks an uppercut.
Jone gets through Bryzgalov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jone.
Jone throws a head punch that misses.
Bryzgalov misses with some punches.
Jone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jone takes a shot to the head.
Bryzgalov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jone throws a head punch that misses.
Jone scores with a shoulder strike.
Jone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Jone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryzgalov backwards. #BC2#
Jone breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Jone gets tackled into the cage by Bryzgalov. Bryzgalov maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryzgalov.
Jone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jone tries to work over Bryzgalov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Bryzgalov.
Jone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jone presses Bryzgalov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bryzgalov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Jone.
Jone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jone fails to land.
Jone has a couple of punches blocked by Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jone fails to land. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryzgalov blocks an uppercut.
Bryzgalov blocks an uppercut.
Bryzgalov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryzgalov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jone.
Jone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryzgalov tries a body shot but Jone blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jone.
Jone struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryzgalov controls his hands.
Bryzgalov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bryzgalov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jone or not.
Jone is trying to break the clinch but Bryzgalov has him pressed against the cage.
Jone has a couple of punches blocked by Bryzgalov.
Jone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryzgalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryzgalov misses with some punches.
Bryzgalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jone unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Jone has a couple of punches blocked by Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryzgalov blocks an uppercut.
Jone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jone trying to land knees to the body.
Jone misses with a body punch.
Bryzgalov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jone trying to land knees to the body.
Jone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryzgalov lands a shoulder strike.
Jone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jone. #BC2#
Jone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Jone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jone throws a hook but Bryzgalov blocks it.
Bryzgalov throwing a counter right hand but Jone manages to avoid it.
Bryzgalov checks a low kick from Jone.
As Jone tries to get set, Bryzgalov tries to push him back and clinch up but Jone manages to avoid the attempt.
Bryzgalov tries to clinch but Jone is having none of it.
Jone looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryzgalov is just out of range.
Jone tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryzgalov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jone with a jab.
Jone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Bryzgalov moves into the clinch.
Jone trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryzgalov backwards.
Jone misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jone 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#
Bryzgalov is looking to clinch but Jone is avoiding it.
Jone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryzgalov.
Jone misses with a low kick.
Jone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryzgalov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryzgalov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryzgalov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jone avoids the head kick by Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov misses with a looping left.
Jone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryzgalov misses with a straight right.
Bryzgalov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jone. Bryzgalov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jone keeps Bryzgalov at a distance using the push kick.
Jone walks into a jab.#T1#
Jone works the jab nicely.
Jone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jone misses with an uppercut
and Bryzgalov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bryzgalov throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack Jone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bryzgalov's calf.
Bryzgalov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bryzgalov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryzgalov misses with a hook. Jone ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Bryzgalov. Beautiful body shot.
Bryzgalov moves out of range of the strikes.
Jone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Jone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryzgalov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jone was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryzgalov.#T2#
Jone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Jone coming out on top.
Jone misses with a wild body shot.
Jone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bryzgalov avoids the body shot from Jone.
Bryzgalov jabs Jone right on the nose. Jone blinks but takes it well.
Bryzgalov throws out a loose jab but Jone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jone throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryzgalov.
The fighters circling - Jone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryzgalov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryzgalov backing away here, and Jone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bryzgalov tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryzgalov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jone cracks the inside of Bryzgalov's front leg. #T3##CL#
Bryzgalov clinches with his opponent.
Jone pushes Bryzgalov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jone misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryzgalov pushes Jone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryzgalov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jone backwards.
Jone has a couple of punches blocked by Bryzgalov.
Jone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bryzgalov is defending well for now.
Jone misses with some punches.
Jone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryzgalov.
Jack Jone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bryzgalov throws a head punch that misses.
Bryzgalov lands with a light punch inside.
Jone has a couple of punches blocked by Bryzgalov.
Jone misses with a punch to the body.
Jone misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Jone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryzgalov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Bryzgalov connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Bryzgalov. Beautiful body shot.
Jone misses with a hook. Bryzgalov ducked under it nicely.
Jone 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.
Jone throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryzgalov.
Jone misses with a body shot.
Jone throws a poor cross that misses
and Bryzgalov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryzgalov throws a lazy head kick
and Jone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryzgalov throws a hook but Jone avoids it easily.
Bryzgalov throws a right hand that misses
and Jone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryzgalov misses with a double jab.
Jone throws a shot from downtown. Bryzgalov moves away and avoids it.
Bryzgalov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jone backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Jone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bryzgalov misses with a body shot.
Bryzgalov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jone. Jone obviously looking to wear him down.
Bryzgalov walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov throws a sloppy body shot
and Jone counters with a nice uppercut.
Bryzgalov blocks a jab.
Jone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryzgalov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jone.
Bryzgalov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jone.
Bryzgalov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bryzgalov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Bryzgalov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bryzgalov avoids the body shot from Jone.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jone. Bryzgalov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jone throws a hook but Bryzgalov blocks it.
Bryzgalov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jone manages to avoid it.
Jone loads up on a big right hand but Bryzgalov slips the punch.
Bryzgalov dips to his left and cracks Jone with an uppercut!
Bryzgalov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jone.
Bryzgalov misses with a combination
and Jone counters with a solid body kick.
Jone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A cross from Jone lands.
Bryzgalov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Jone throws a sloppy head kick and Bryzgalov moves out of range easily.
Bryzgalov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryzgalov.
Jone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryzgalov slips under a jab.
Bryzgalov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jone.
Bryzgalov swings for the body but Jone moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bryzgalov.
Jone throws out a counter right but Bryzgalov avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Jone misses. #CL#
Bryzgalov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryzgalov.
Jone throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryzgalov.
Jone lands a shoulder strike.
Jone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Jone missing with knees to the body.
Bryzgalov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jone can't find room to land a body shot as Bryzgalov controls the action.
Jone trying to land knees to the body.
Bryzgalov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bryzgalov scores with a hook to the body.
Bryzgalov lands with a right to the head.
Bryzgalov tries to throw a body punch but Jone avoids it by throwing Bryzgalov back against the cage.
Jone blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryzgalov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jone.
Jone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bryzgalov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jone working Bryzgalov over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bryzgalov avoids it.
Bryzgalov tries to work over Jone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Jone blocks a body shot from Bryzgalov.
A short right from Jone.
Jone scores with a shot to the side of Bryzgalov's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jone lands a nice knee to the body.
Jone tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryzgalov avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryzgalov.
Jone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryzgalov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryzgalov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bryzgalov.
Jone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryzgalov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jone controls his hands.
Jone lands with a light punch inside.
Bryzgalov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryzgalov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ilya Bryzgalov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jone landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jone 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jone!
A victorious Jack Jone 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:
AD455: Combat epidemic
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Bryzgalov swings for the body but Donnelly moves out of range.
Donnelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryzgalov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donnelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryzgalov throws out the jab.
Donnelly lunges at Bryzgalov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bryzgalov's hand.
Bryzgalov throws a sloppy head kick and Donnelly moves out of range easily.
As Bryzgalov backs away, Donnelly returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Donnelly misses with a double jab.
Brian Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donnelly. That's going to slow Bryzgalov down.
Bryzgalov blocks a head kick by Donnelly.
Bryzgalov unleashes a big counter combination but Donnelly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bryzgalov jabs Donnelly right on the nose. Donnelly blinks but takes it well.
Donnelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donnelly feints a jab promting Bryzgalov to slip. Donnelly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bryzgalov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryzgalov checks a leg kick.
Bryzgalov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Donnelly connects with a nice looking jab.
Donnelly blocks a head kick by Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bryzgalov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Donnelly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bryzgalov scores with the left hand. Donnelly knows he should have avoided that one.
Bryzgalov connects with a body shot that sends Donnelly's belly button to the back.
Bryzgalov misses with a head kick.
Bryzgalov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Bryzgalov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donnelly.
Donnelly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bryzgalov throws the left hand but Donnelly avoids the punch easily.
Donnelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donnelly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bryzgalov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Bryzgalov clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Donnelly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bryzgalov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryzgalov.
A frustrated look appears on Donnelly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Donnelly wants to get back to striking at distance but Bryzgalov won't allow it.
Bryzgalov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Donnelly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Donnelly breaks from the clinch.
Donnelly scores with a leg kick.
Donnelly throws a body kick that misses
and Bryzgalov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donnelly ducks under a wild hook from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov tries to close the distance and clinch but Donnelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donnelly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bryzgalov moves out of range of the leg kick from Donnelly.
Donnelly throws out a leg kick but Bryzgalov moves out of range and Donnelly only half commits.
Bryzgalov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Bryzgalov.
Donnelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donnelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donnelly throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Donnelly with a jab.
Bryzgalov wants to clinch up but Donnelly keeps it at a distance.
Bryzgalov tries to bum rush Donnelly with a series of wild strikes but Donnelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donnelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donnelly throws a leg kick but Bryzgalov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donnelly throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Donnelly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Bryzgalov does no damage.
Donnelly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donnelly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bryzgalov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donnelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryzgalov counters with a series of strikes. Donnelly will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryzgalov lands a nice hook to Donnelly's body. Donnelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donnelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bryzgalov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bryzgalov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryzgalov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Donnelly as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Bryzgalov misses.
Donnelly lands with a kick to the temple. Bryzgalov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No joy there for Donnelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bryzgalov tries to clinch but Donnelly moves out of range.
Bryzgalov tries to clinch there but Donnelly circles away.
Bryzgalov blocks a jab.
Bryzgalov scores with a jab.
Bryzgalov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Donnelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donnelly is looking to counter punch.
Bryzgalov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bryzgalov misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donnelly misses with a looping right.
Donnelly misses the shot to the body.
Donnelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bryzgalov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Bryzgalov misses.
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 Brian Donnelly 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.
#R2#
Donnelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bryzgalov looks to score with a jab to the body but Donnelly is just out of range.
Donnelly connects with a right hand. Bryzgalov shakes it off.
Bryzgalov stuns Donnelly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donnelly misses with a head kick.
Donnelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryzgalov.
A big right from Bryzgalov misses.
Bryzgalov throws a combination. Donnelly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Donnelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Bryzgalov rushes Donnelly and presses him up against the cage.
Bryzgalov keeps control of Donnelly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Donnelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryzgalov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Donnelly tries to bum rush Bryzgalov with a series of wild strikes but Bryzgalov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bryzgalov throws a head kick that misses.
Bryzgalov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Donnelly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Bryzgalov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Donnelly doesn't seem phased though.
Bryzgalov checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Bryzgalov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bryzgalov lands a nice shot to the body.
Bryzgalov throws a sloppy head kick and Donnelly moves out of range easily.
Donnelly tried to counter with a leg kick but Bryzgalov avoided it.
Donnelly lands a jab to the nose.
Bryzgalov misses with a shot to the body
and Donnelly counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bryzgalov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Donnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryzgalov manages to avoid it.
Bryzgalov throws a right and a left that Donnelly avoids nicely.
Donnelly misses with a hook.
Donnelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Bryzgalov misses.
Bryzgalov jabs Donnelly right on the nose. Donnelly blinks but takes it well.
Bryzgalov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donnelly throws out a loose jab but Bryzgalov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donnelly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bryzgalov throws a combination. Donnelly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Bryzgalov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Donnelly.
Nice shot by Bryzgalov.
An inside leg kick from Donnelly misses.
Donnelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donnelly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bryzgalov counters with a stiff right hand.
Donnelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bryzgalov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donnelly throws a combination that misses
and Bryzgalov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Donnelly thinking.
Brian Donnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donnelly 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.
Donnelly throws a wild body kick that Bryzgalov sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Bryzgalov.
Donnelly 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.
Good work by Bryzgalov as he checks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bryzgalov there.
Bryzgalov throws the left hand but Donnelly avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Bryzgalov ducks under a wild hook from Donnelly.
Bryzgalov throws a fast counter high kick but Donnelly manages to duck under it in time.
Bryzgalov looks to land a combination. Donnelly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Donnelly throws out a loose jab but Bryzgalov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryzgalov blocks a low kick nicely.
Bryzgalov misses with a right hand
and Donnelly counters with an inside leg kick.
Donnelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bryzgalov stuns Donnelly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bryzgalov blocks the body kick.
Bryzgalov throws a head kick but Donnelly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Donnelly misses the target.
Donnelly throws a leg kick but Bryzgalov moved away.
Donnelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bryzgalov cracks Donnelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Donnelly is rocked!
Donnelly is looking to chop away at Bryzgalov's legs.
Oh Donnelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses
and Bryzgalov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryzgalov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Donnelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bryzgalov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Donnelly scores with a nice strike.
Donnelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donnelly seems to have got his legs back now.
Bryzgalov looks to throw the jab but Donnelly is out of range.
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Donnelly.#KD2#
Bryzgalov drops Donnelly with a beautiful combination! Donnelly stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bryzgalov is looking for the KO!
Donnelly lands with an overhand left.
Donnelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Bryzgalov cracks Donnelly with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Donnelly looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bryzgalov finish him?
Donnelly looks to throw the jab but Bryzgalov is out of range.
Bryzgalov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Bryzgalov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Donnelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bryzgalov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bryzgalov! Donnelly is out on his feet! Bryzgalov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Donnelly is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Donnelly is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Bryzgalov!
A very excited looking Ilya Bryzgalov 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.
Brian Donnelly spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shit.'.
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Event:
AD448: Bli med meg!
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Bryzgalov.
Griffiths lands a jab to Bryzgalov's midsection.#TD2#
Griffiths gets the takedown into side control.
Bryzgalov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Griffiths working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Griffiths working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryzgalov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Griffiths looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Griffiths is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bryzgalov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Bryzgalov is looking to reverse the position.
Bryzgalov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Griffiths's best efforts.#SUB2#
Griffiths is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bryzgalov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Griffiths is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bryzgalov is just riding it out for now. Griffiths eventually gives up the hold.
Bryzgalov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Griffiths seems to be working for a kimura but Bryzgalov defends the submission attempt.
Griffiths trying to control from half guard but Bryzgalov is working away.
Bryzgalov won't allow Griffiths to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Griffiths is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Griffiths working over Bryzgalov with some ground and pound. Bryzgalov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bryzgalov is concentrating on defense, preventing Griffiths from advancing position.
Bryzgalov is looking for a sweep. Griffiths is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bryzgalov is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffiths.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Griffiths thows a huge punch but Bryzgalov dodges it nicely.
#T3##SUB2#
Griffiths is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Griffiths seems content to control.#SUB2#
Griffiths seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bryzgalov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stephen Griffiths!
Our winner, Stephen Griffiths, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 510 -Rutherford vs Wein II
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Hale blocks a jab.
Bryzgalov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov throws a chopping leg kick but Hale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Hale lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hale looks to throw the jab but Bryzgalov is out of range.
Hale misses with a straight left.
Bryzgalov throws a shot to the body.
Bryzgalov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hale was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryzgalov.
Hale takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Bryzgalov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryzgalov is looking to chop away at Hale's legs.
Bryzgalov is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Hale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hale is looking to chop away at Bryzgalov's legs.
Bryzgalov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bryzgalov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bryzgalov throws a chopping leg kick but Hale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bryzgalov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hale.
Ilya Bryzgalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hale feints and then cracks Bryzgalov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryzgalov down.
A bone on bone clash there as Hale blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Bryzgalov misses its intended target.
And Hale tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryzgalov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bryzgalov lands a nice hook to Hale's body. Hale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bryzgalov ducks under a wild hook from Hale.
Hale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hale slips a straight right by Bryzgalov.
A low kick from Bryzgalov is predictable there
and Hale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hale connects with a leg kick. Bryzgalov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bryzgalov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hale.
Bryzgalov misses with a low kick. #T2#
Hale bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryzgalov's head backwards.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bryzgalov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bryzgalov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryzgalov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hale.
Bryzgalov swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Hale counters with a crisp one two that drops Bryzgalov! Hale thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bryzgalov to his feet! Bryzgalov is in big trouble!
Hale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bryzgalov lands a nice shot that snaps Hale's head back.
Bryzgalov throws a body kick that misses.
Bryzgalov jabs Hale right on the nose. Hale blinks but takes it well.
Hale has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bryzgalov needs to keep his hands up - Hale had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Hale tries to keep at a distance but Bryzgalov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Hale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hale misses with a looping right.
Hale avoids the body shot from Bryzgalov.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryzgalov. Hale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hale walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryzgalov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Hale tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryzgalov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bryzgalov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hale checks it well.
Hale takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Bryzgalov lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Bryzgalov.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bryzgalov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hale takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hale scores with a sloppy right hand. Bryzgalov should have avoided that one. #T4#
Bryzgalov lands a leg kick that knocks Hale off balance momentarily.
Hale slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryzgalov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov throws a lazy right hand but Hale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bryzgalov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hale doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Bryzgalov clinches up against the cage.
Hale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hale is trying to force a seperation but Bryzgalov has the dominant position.
Bryzgalov avoiding damage.
Bryzgalov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hale backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bryzgalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hale lands a shoulder strike.
Hale tries to break free but Bryzgalov pushes him back against the cage.
Hale can't find room to land a body shot as Bryzgalov controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Bryzgalov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Hale misses the target.
Hale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bryzgalov lands a jab.
Bryzgalov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hale.
Ilya Bryzgalov is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryzgalov throws a leg kick but Hale checks it.
Bryzgalov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hale throws out the jab.
Bryzgalov blocks a head kick by Hale.
Hale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hale avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bryzgalov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryzgalov moves in looking to clinch but Hale pushes him off.
Hale staying out of range there.
Hale lands a leg kick that knocks Bryzgalov off balance momentarily.
Bryzgalov tries a low kick but Hale avoids it.
Hale throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Bryzgalov misses the shot to the body.
Hale misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryzgalov misses the target.
Bryzgalov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hale follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bryzgalov scores with a nice head shot.
Bryzgalov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hale throws out a counter right but Bryzgalov avoids it with no problem.
Bryzgalov looks to throw the jab but Hale is out of range.
Bryzgalov scores with a jab.
Bryzgalov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bryzgalov with a jab.
Hale walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hale misses with a looping left.
Bryzgalov throws a big counter combination but Hale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bryzgalov takes a swing at Hale's ribcage but misses.
Hale appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hale takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Bryzgalov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Hale misses the target.
Bryzgalov misses with a low kick.
And Hale tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryzgalov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bryzgalov moves out of range as Hale strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Hale blocks the leg kick.
Bryzgalov misses with a hook
and Hale counters with a nice body shot.
Bryzgalov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hale is just out of range.
It seemed like Hale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryzgalov thumps Hale with a low kick.
Hale just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryzgalov connects with a body shot.
Bryzgalov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hale counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Bryzgalov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bryzgalov avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bryzgalov 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 Hale has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hale and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Bryzgalov misses.
Hale with the counter takedown but Bryzgalov avoids it easily.
Hale moves out of range as Bryzgalov throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Hale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hale can do to turn this around?
Hale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bryzgalov. That's going to slow Hale down.
Bryzgalov tries a low kick but Hale avoids it.
Hale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryzgalov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bryzgalov jabs Hale right on the nose. Hale blinks but takes it well.
Hale misses with a low kick.
Bryzgalov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bryzgalov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hale with a hook.#T4#
Bryzgalov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bryzgalov looks to throw the jab but Hale is out of range.
Hale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bryzgalov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryzgalov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hale.
Bryzgalov lands a lovely overhand right.
Bryzgalov throws a looping overhand right but Hale ducks down to avoid it.
Bryzgalov scores with a leg kick.
Hale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov misses with a body shot
letting Hale counter with a right hand.
Bryzgalov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hale misses with a hook. Bryzgalov ducked under it nicely.
Bryzgalov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bryzgalov misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Bryzgalov drives through and clinches with Hale against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Bryzgalov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hale throws a leg kick but Bryzgalov checks it.
Bryzgalov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bryzgalov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bryzgalov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bryzgalov slips a straight right by Hale.
Hale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bryzgalov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hale throws out a loose jab but Bryzgalov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryzgalov misses with a body shot.
Hale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hale to score with a decent uppercut.
Bryzgalov scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Hale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov throws out a powerful jab.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Bryzgalov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov misses with a wild body shot.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryzgalov misses with a hook to the body
and Hale counters with a low kick, right behind Bryzgalov 's knee.
Hale misses with the combination.
Hale checks a low kick from Bryzgalov.
Hale feints a counter leg kick.
Bryzgalov blocks a leg kick.
Bryzgalov throws a body punch but Hale moves out of range.
Bryzgalov lands a nice shot that snaps Hale's head back.
Bryzgalov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hale.
Bryzgalov connects with a jab.
Ilya Bryzgalov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Hale takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hale throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryzgalov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hale counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryzgalov cracks Hale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hale swings widly with a right hand
and Bryzgalov counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bryzgalov.
Hale scores with a sloppy right hand. Bryzgalov should have avoided that one.
Bryzgalov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Bryzgalov misses.
Good leg kick by Bryzgalov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bryzgalov throws the left hand but Hale avoids the punch easily.
Bryzgalov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hale.
Hale jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Bryzgalov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryzgalov misses the target.
Brandon Hale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryzgalov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hale's sensitive parts.
Bryzgalov misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Hale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov 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.
Bryzgalov checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Bryzgalov coming out on top.
Bryzgalov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bryzgalov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hale's sensitive parts.
Bryzgalov cracks Hale with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hale misses with a kick to the body
and Bryzgalov counters with a low kick, right behind Hale 's knee.
Bryzgalov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bryzgalov.
#T4#
Bryzgalov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Bryzgalov as he checks the leg kick.
Hale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryzgalov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bryzgalov lands with a kick to the ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bryzgalov.
Hale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bryzgalov throws a hook but Hale blocks it.
It seemed like Hale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bryzgalov. Bryzgalov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bryzgalov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bryzgalov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hale.
Hale only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bryzgalov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Bryzgalov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bryzgalov 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Bryzgalov!
After winning the bout, Ilya Bryzgalov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Syn 506 - Wein vs Icky
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bryzgalov can pounce on him.
Saibot slips a jab from Bryzgalov.
Saibot throws a sloppy head kick
and Bryzgalov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bryzgalov. That's going to slow Saibot down.
Bryzgalov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saibot checks a low kick from Bryzgalov.
Saibot 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.
Bryzgalov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryzgalov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Bryzgalov's body. Bryzgalov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bryzgalov scores with a nice right hand.
Ilya Bryzgalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryzgalov thuds a left hand into Saibot's body.
Bryzgalov looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryzgalov is looking to chop away at Saibot's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Bryzgalov throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Bryzgalov misses.
Saibot scoring well with a low kick there.
Bryzgalov thows a body kick. Saibot tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bryzgalov missing with a left hand there. Saibot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Bryzgalov throws an off balance right hand
and Saibot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bryzgalov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryzgalov scores with a hook to the body. Saibot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saibot works the jab nicely.
Bryzgalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saibot throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saibot checks a leg kick nicely.
Bryzgalov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
Bryzgalov connects with a single shot there.
Bryzgalov throws a leg kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Saibot does it's job there.
Saibot walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryzgalov throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Saibot misses.
A slow jab from Bryzgalov misses its intended target.
Bryzgalov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bryzgalov misses with a straight left.
Saibot was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Saibot takes one to the chin there.
Saibot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bryzgalov. Bryzgalov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Saibot is predictable there
and Bryzgalov counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Bryzgalov.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Bryzgalov.
Nice shot by Saibot.
The fighters circling - Bryzgalov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryzgalov throws a hook but Saibot blocks it.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryzgalov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bryzgalov misses with a straight right.
Donk. Saibot catches Bryzgalov right on the button with a cross.
Bryzgalov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryzgalov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saibot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bryzgalov slips a jab from Saibot.
Bryzgalov throws a right hand that misses
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryzgalov misses with an uppercut.
Bryzgalov wants to land a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
A low kick from Bryzgalov misses
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saibot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saibot wants to land a leg kick but Bryzgalov is out of range.
Saibot scores with a body shot.
Bryzgalov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saibot momentarily.
Bryzgalov tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
Bryzgalov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bryzgalov checks a leg kick.
Bryzgalov is looking to chop away at Saibot's legs.
Saibot throws a hook but Bryzgalov avoids it easily.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot takes a swing at Bryzgalov's ribcage but misses.
Bryzgalov takes one to the chin there.
Saibot connects with a solid leg kick.
Bryzgalov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bryzgalov dodges the punch combination from Saibot.
Bryzgalov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saibot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bryzgalov defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Bryzgalov tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bryzgalov scores with a jab. Saibot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bryzgalov thows a leg kick but Saibot checks it
and Saibot counters with a left to the body.
Bryzgalov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bryzgalov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryzgalov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saibot in his tracks.
Bryzgalov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saibot.
Bryzgalov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Bryzgalov ducks down to avoid it.
Bryzgalov throwing a counter right hand but Saibot manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Bryzgalov dominated that round.
That's time! Bryzgalov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bryzgalov throws a shot to the body.
Saibot is looking to land body kicks.
Ilya Bryzgalov is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Bryzgalov misses.
A cross from Saibot lands.
Bryzgalov looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bryzgalov throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Bryzgalov only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryzgalov throwing a counter right hand but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Bryzgalov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bryzgalov misses with a leg kick.
Bryzgalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryzgalov throws a low kick, looking for Saibot's leg but Saibot calmly moves out of range.
Saibot misses with a body kick.
Bryzgalov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
Bryzgalov wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Saibot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bryzgalov throws a solid leg kick but Saibot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bryzgalov.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bryzgalov misses with a looping right.#T1#
Saibot connects with a right hand. Bryzgalov shakes it off.
Saibot lands with a nice body punch.
Bryzgalov slips a jab from Saibot.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryzgalov was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot tests Bryzgalov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bryzgalov connects with a solid leg kick.
Saibot misses with a double jab.
Saibot cracks Bryzgalov with an open hand slap.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Bryzgalov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bryzgalov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryzgalov jabs Saibot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Bryzgalov finds it's way through Saibot's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Saibot pushes Bryzgalov away with a front kick.
Bryzgalov misses with a straight left. #T2#
Saibot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bryzgalov, right into the meat.
Bryzgalov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Bryzgalov is looking to counter punch.
Saibot slips under a jab.
Bryzgalov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Bryzgalov throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
Saibot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bryzgalov with a body shot.
Bryzgalov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
Bryzgalov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bryzgalov moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bryzgalov. Bryzgalov obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Saibot finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bryzgalov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot flicks out a counter leg kick but Bryzgalov steps away.
The fighters circling - Bryzgalov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot misses with a leg kick.
Bryzgalov throws a solid leg kick but Saibot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bryzgalov.#T3#
Bryzgalov jabs at Saibot's body.
Bryzgalov slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryzgalov misses the target.
A shot to the body from Bryzgalov misses
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Bryzgalov ducks down to avoid it.
Bryzgalov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bryzgalov looks to land a combination but Saibot avoids it well.
Bryzgalov throws a sloppy head kick
and Bryzgalov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot needs to keep his hands up - Bryzgalov had a free shot at his head there.
Bryzgalov scores with a decent looking hook.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Bryzgalov saw that one coming.
Bryzgalov misses with a looping right.
Bryzgalov 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.
Bryzgalov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryzgalov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryzgalov. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot tries a quick counter leg kick but Bryzgalov is wise to it.
Bryzgalov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
A big right from Bryzgalov misses. #T4#
Bryzgalov throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryzgalov throws a chopping leg kick but Saibot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saibot counters with a body kick.
Saibot throws a low kick but Bryzgalov moves out of range easily.
Bryzgalov throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot slips a jab from Bryzgalov.
Good leg kick by Bryzgalov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saibot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bryzgalov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
A little feinted left hand from Bryzgalov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryzgalov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryzgalov.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot takes a swing at Bryzgalov's ribcage but misses.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryzgalov.
A low kick from Bryzgalov misses
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bryzgalov scores with a nice strike.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Bryzgalov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryzgalov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Bryzgalov moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Saibot.
Saibot finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saibot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryzgalov throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot looks to land a body kick but Bryzgalov moved away.
Bryzgalov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bryzgalov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Bryzgalov throws a good cross that connects.
Saibot throws out a leg kick but Bryzgalov moves out of range and Saibot only half commits.
Bryzgalov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryzgalov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryzgalov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saibot. Saibot obviously looking to wear him down.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Bryzgalov saw that one coming.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bryzgalov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot throws a low kick, looking for Bryzgalov's leg but Bryzgalov calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Bryzgalov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bryzgalov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bryzgalov throws a leg kick
and Bryzgalov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bryzgalov throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Bryzgalov only half commits.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryzgalov.
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bryzgalov. Bryzgalov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Bryzgalov.
Saibot misses with a hook. Bryzgalov ducked under it nicely.
As Saibot backs away, Bryzgalov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Bryzgalov blocks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bryzgalov.
An inside leg kick from Bryzgalov misses.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bryzgalov jabs at Saibot's body.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saibot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Bryzgalov's body. Bryzgalov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Bryzgalov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bryzgalov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bryzgalov misses with an uppercut.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bryzgalov takes one to the side of the head.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Bryzgalov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Saibot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot checks a low kick from Bryzgalov.
Saibot is looking to land body kicks.
Bryzgalov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Bryzgalov throws an off balance right hand
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryzgalov looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Bryzgalov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saibot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saibot.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryzgalov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bryzgalov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Bryzgalov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saibot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bryzgalov moves forwards but Saibot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov scores with a leg kick.
Bryzgalov moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Bryzgalov moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Bryzgalov lands with an overhand left.
Bryzgalov misses with a body kick.
Saibot misses with a low kick. #T4#
Saibot is looking to chop away at Bryzgalov's legs.
An inside leg kick from Bryzgalov misses.
Bryzgalov throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Bryzgalov throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryzgalov blocks a jab.
A low kick from Bryzgalov misses
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov misses with a straight left.
Saibot only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bryzgalov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saibot.
Bryzgalov misses with an uppercut. Saibot saw that one coming.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Bryzgalov's head but Bryzgalov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryzgalov lands with an overhand left.
Saibot 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.
Saibot 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.
Bryzgalov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Noob Saibot.
I think Saibot 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 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Noob Saibot!
During a confident post fight interview, Noob Saibot thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Syn 502 - Gymer vs Golstein
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Underwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeVanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Underwood misses with an uppercut.
Underwood misses with a body kick.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeVanzo throws out the jab.
DeVanzo connects with a solid leg kick.
DeVanzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeVanzo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Underwood counters with a body kick.
DeVanzo scores with a nice body kick.
DeVanzo throws a head kick but Underwood moves out of range.
Artie DeVanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVanzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Underwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo half committed to a counter leg kick.
DeVanzo checks a leg kick.
Underwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVanzo moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo ducks under a wild hook from Underwood.
Underwood blocks a head kick by DeVanzo.
Underwood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeVanzo with a body shot.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick
and Underwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Underwood takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Underwood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Underwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeVanzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Frank Underwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Underwood moves out of range of the body kick.
Underwood lands the left hand.
DeVanzo is looking to land body kicks.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeVanzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
A solid body kick from DeVanzo.
Underwood avoids the head kick by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo blocks the body kick.
DeVanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Underwood.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Underwood.
DeVanzo is looking to slow Underwood down with leg kicks.
Underwood throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and DeVanzo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
DeVanzo throws a right hand that Underwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Underwood also avoids with ease.
Underwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeVanzo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVanzo throws a chopping leg kick but Underwood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Underwood.
Underwood throws a solid leg kick but DeVanzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Underwood.
DeVanzo avoids the body shot from Underwood.
#T2#
A leg kick checked by DeVanzo.
Underwood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeVanzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Underwood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Underwood is looking to land body kicks.
DeVanzo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Good leg kick by Underwood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeVanzo slips a jab from Underwood.
DeVanzo throws a big shot that misses.
DeVanzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeVanzo scores with a nice body kick.
Underwood avoids a kick to the body.
Underwood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Underwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeVanzo throws a lazy right hand but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Underwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Underwood finds it's way through DeVanzo's defenses.
DeVanzo lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Underwood digs a good body shot into DeVanzo's ribs.
Underwood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Underwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeVanzo checks a low kick from Underwood.
DeVanzo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Underwood sprawls and moves away.
Underwood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeVanzo defending well as Underwood loads up on a big left hand.
DeVanzo misses with a body kick.
Underwood misses with a hook
and DeVanzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Underwood blocks the body kick.
DeVanzo throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Underwood! But no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Underwood - that will leave a mark!
DeVanzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Underwood checks the leg kick.
DeVanzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Underwood throws a low kick but DeVanzo avoids it.
Underwood scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Underwood. That snapped DeVanzo's head back.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underwood wants to land a leg kick but DeVanzo is out of range.
Underwood throws a leg kick but DeVanzo moved away.
DeVanzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Underwood throws out a counter right but DeVanzo avoids it with no problem.
DeVanzo throws the kick towards the body but Underwood avoids it.
Underwood tries to work over DeVanzo's front leg with a kick but DeVanzo checks it.
DeVanzo throws a hook to the side of Underwood's head but Underwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Underwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Underwood throws a good cross that connects.
DeVanzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeVanzo blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from DeVanzo.
Underwood throws a body shot but no joy.
DeVanzo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeVanzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeVanzo moves out of range as Underwood throws a body kick.
DeVanzo thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Underwood will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeVanzo.
DeVanzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeVanzo throws a wild body kick that Underwood sees coming a mile off.
Underwood is trying to counter with his kicks.
DeVanzo throws a sloppy head kick
and Underwood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeVanzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Underwood. Underwood obviously looking to wear him down.
Underwood throws a hook to the side of DeVanzo's head but DeVanzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeVanzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeVanzo backing away here, and Underwood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Underwood throws a wild body kick that DeVanzo sees coming a mile off.
Underwood throws a leg kick but DeVanzo checks it.
DeVanzo lands a really nice looking cross but Underwood seems unphased.
#CL#
DeVanzo clinches with his opponent.
Underwood tries to work over DeVanzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo blocking some punches.
Underwood swings wildly with an uppercut but DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Underwood is working DeVanzo over against the cage.
DeVanzo lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeVanzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVanzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Underwood backwards. #T1#
DeVanzo trying to land knees to the body.
Underwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from DeVanzo - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Underwood.
DeVanzo tries a body shot but Underwood blocks it.
Underwood blocking some punches.
Underwood tries a body shot but DeVanzo blocks it.
Underwood misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
DeVanzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Underwood looks to throw the jab but DeVanzo is out of range.
A good leg kick by DeVanzo.
Underwood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Underwood looks to throw the jab but DeVanzo is out of range.
Underwood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from DeVanzo finds it's way through Underwood's defenses.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeVanzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
DeVanzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Underwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeVanzo.
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeVanzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
DeVanzo throws a nice looking combination but Underwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeVanzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Underwood's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Underwood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DeVanzo connects with an inside leg kick.
DeVanzo moves out of range as Underwood throws a body kick.
Underwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Underwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeVanzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Underwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeVanzo misses with a double jab.
DeVanzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Underwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as DeVanzo blocks the low kick.
DeVanzo throwing a counter right hand but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Underwood connects with a leg kick. DeVanzo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Underwood scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from DeVanzo misses
and Underwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Underwood lands an overhand right.
Underwood throws a hook but DeVanzo blocks it.
Underwood has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DeVanzo.
Underwood lands with a right hand.
Underwood misses with a right hand
and DeVanzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Underwood's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Underwood.
Underwood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Underwood works DeVanzo's body with a nice hook.
DeVanzo checks a leg kick nicely.
DeVanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeVanzo 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.
Underwood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Underwood. DeVanzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Underwood.
DeVanzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Underwood's calf.
DeVanzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Underwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T4#
DeVanzo tries to land a front kick but Underwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeVanzo 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Underwood.
DeVanzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
DeVanzo has managed to clinch.
Underwood lands with a left to the head.
DeVanzo is trying to push Underwood away but Underwood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DeVanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Underwood controls his hands.
DeVanzo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
DeVanzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeVanzo.
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by DeVanzo.
Artie DeVanzo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Underwood lands a hook that snaps the head of DeVanzo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from DeVanzo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeVanzo.
Underwood can't find room to land a body shot as DeVanzo controls the action.
Underwood lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Underwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
DeVanzo misses with a head kick.
Underwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Underwood tries to score with a low kick but DeVanzo moves his leg out of the way.
Underwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeVanzo.
Underwood checks a leg kick.
Underwood throws out a loose jab but DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Underwood throws a body punch but DeVanzo moves out of range.
DeVanzo checks a low kick from Underwood.
DeVanzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Underwood throws a leg kick but DeVanzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Underwood throws a leg kick that misses.
DeVanzo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DeVanzo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeVanzo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Underwood throws a leg kick
enabling DeVanzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Underwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Underwood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Underwood misses its intended target. #T1#
Underwood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeVanzo throws out a leg kick but Underwood moves out of range and DeVanzo only half commits.
Underwood thuds a left hand into DeVanzo's body.
DeVanzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeVanzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Underwood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeVanzo slips a jab from Underwood.
Frank Underwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
DeVanzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Underwood, pushing him back against the cage.
Underwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Underwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Underwood on the inside.
DeVanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, DeVanzo throws an elbow but misses.
Underwood blocks an uppercut.
Underwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Underwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank Underwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Underwood works on DeVanzo's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
DeVanzo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Underwood regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underwood keeping moving, preventing DeVanzo from controlling successfully.
DeVanzo controls from within his opponent's guard.
DeVanzo wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Underwood trying to control the position.
DeVanzo won't allow Underwood to sweep him here. #T3#
Underwood wants to get back to his feet but DeVanzo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Underwood working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Underwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeVanzo is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Underwood scores with a nice head shot.
DeVanzo thuds his shin into the meat of Underwood's side.
Good work by DeVanzo as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - DeVanzo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by DeVanzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeVanzo is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Underwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeVanzo fakes the leg kick and cracks Underwood in the body.
DeVanzo checks the leg kick.
DeVanzo thinks about countering with a body kick.
A jab from DeVanzo misses.
DeVanzo misses with a two punch combination.
Underwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeVanzo.
Underwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Underwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Underwood connects with a body shot that sends DeVanzo's belly button to the back.
DeVanzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Underwood just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVanzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Underwood follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
DeVanzo throws a sloppy head kick and Underwood moves out of range easily.
Underwood connects with a body shot.
DeVanzo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Artie DeVanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Underwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artie DeVanzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Underwood 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Underwood!
An out of breath Frank Underwood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Artie DeVanzo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey, are we done here? 'Cause I'm losing my buzz.
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Syn 497 -
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Strange misses the target.
Underwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Underwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Strange lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Underwood.
Underwood scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Underwood.
Strange fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Underwood on the side of the head.
Underwood moves out of range of the leg kick from Strange.
Strange ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strange ducks under a wild hook from Underwood.
Underwood throws a shot from downtown. Strange moves away and avoids it.
Frank Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strange. Strange circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strange lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Underwood backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strange fails with the takedown.
Strange shoots in but Underwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strange takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Strange darts in looking for a takedown but Underwood gets double underhooks and turns Strange into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Strange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underwood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strange sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A shot to the liver by Strange. Beautiful body shot.
Strange walks into a straight right hand from Underwood.
Underwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Underwood as Strange shoots in.
Underwood misses with an uppercut. Strange saw that one coming.
Strange throws a right hand that misses
and Underwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strange fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Underwood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Underwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strange.
Underwood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strange takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strange.
The fighters circling - Underwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Strange.
Underwood thumps Strange with a low kick.
Strange thuds his right hand into Underwood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Underwood connects with a body shot that sends Strange's belly button to the back.
Underwood tried to score with a low kick but Strange checks it.
Strange changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Underwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Underwood as he jumps to the side.
Strange backing away here, and Underwood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Underwood.
Underwood cracks a nice hook into Strange's ribs.
Underwood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strange looks to land a right hand but Underwood moved out of range.
Underwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Strange uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
Underwood throws a solid leg kick but Strange takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Underwood.
Strange half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Strange throws an overhand right that lands on Underwood's shoulder, as Underwood tries to avoid the shot.
Underwood cracks the inside of Strange's front leg.
Underwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strange has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strange misses with a hook.
Underwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Strange should have avoided that one.
Underwood blocks a jab.
Strange doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Underwood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#TD#
Strange scores with a takedown into Underwood's guard.
Underwood has Strange pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strange postures up in Underwood's guard and throws a big left but Underwood blocks it.
Strange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Underwood is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strange accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Underwood is trying to keep Strange in close.
Underwood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Underwood holds on and takes a little breather.
Underwood is trying to keep Strange in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Underwood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Strange dives in for a single leg takedown but Underwood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strange changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Underwood with a hook.
Strange fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Underwood avoids it really well and circles away.
Underwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Underwood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strange.
Donk. Strange catches Underwood right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strange moves away from the strike by Underwood.
Strange on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Strange takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Underwood moves away from the strike by Strange. #T1#
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strange manages to avoid it.
Strange takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Frank Underwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Underwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Strange tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Strange dives in and scores a takedown into Underwood's guard.
Strange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Underwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strange scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Underwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Underwood trying to control the position.
Underwood is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Underwood is pulling down on Strange's head to control his posture.
Strange throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Underwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Underwood controlling Strange's posture.
Underwood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Strange tries to roll over but Underwood keeps him under control.
Strange has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Underwood has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Beast Cartel. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Strange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Underwood pulls his head out easily.
Underwood trying to mount his opponent but Strange defends it.
Underwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strange keeps working. #T3#
Strange throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Underwood is looking to advance position but Strange won't allow it.
Underwood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strange wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strange is trying to get back to full guard.
Underwood tries to pass to full mount but Strange defends it.
Underwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Strange is looking for a sweep. Underwood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Underwood in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Underwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Strange as he connects with a hook.
Underwood wants to slow Strange down by chopping away at his legs.
Strange half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Strange tries to score a power double leg takedown but Underwood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strange somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Strange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Underwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Underwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Underwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Strange misses with a lunging right hand
and Underwood counters with a good low kick that Strange was not able to check.
Underwood thumps Strange with a low kick.
Underwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strange.
Underwood staying out of range there.
Strange backing away here, and Underwood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Strange looks to score with a jab to the body but Underwood is just out of range.
Underwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Strange goes for a double leg but Underwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Underwood continues to drive forward.
Strange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strange shoots in for a double leg but Underwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Underwood lands a really nice looking cross but Strange seems unphased.
Strange misses with a hook. Underwood ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Strange.
Underwood scores with a kick to the body.
Underwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strange's head backwards.
Underwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strange.
Underwood thumps Strange with a low kick.#T1#
A slow jab from Underwood misses its intended target.
Strange tries to counter with a takedown but Underwood is quick to defend against it.
Strange slips a jab from Underwood.
Underwood is looking to score with low kicks.
Strange fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Strange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underwood throws a jab when Strange was well out of range.
Strange misses with a low kick.
Strange walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strange slips under a jab.
Underwood misses with a wild body shot.
Frank Underwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Underwood connects with a solid leg kick.
Underwood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strange is out of range.
Strange dives in and grabs Underwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Underwood pushes down on Strange's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Underwood misses.
Strange takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Underwood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simon Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Underwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Underwood checks a low kick from Strange.
Underwood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Strange scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Underwood misses.
Strange is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Underwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Underwood staying out of range there.
Underwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strange throws a head kick that misses.
Underwood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strange in his tracks.
Underwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strange misses with a looping right.
Underwood connects with a body shot that sends Strange's belly button to the back.
Strange moves away from the strike by Underwood.
Underwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strange on the side of the head.
Underwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strange.
Strange scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Underwood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strange finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Underwood lands a jab to Strange's midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Underwood - that will leave a mark!
Strange throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strange has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Underwood.
Underwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Underwood misses the shot to the body.
Strange on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strange has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Underwood finds it's way round the side to connect with Strange's head.
Good leg kick by Underwood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Underwood ducks right into an uppercut from Strange.
Nice defenses there by Strange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strange throws a hook to the side of Underwood's head but Underwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Underwood digs a good body shot into Strange's ribs.
Strange will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Underwood.
Underwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Underwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strange looks to land a combination but Underwood avoids it well.
Underwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Underwood is looking to slow Strange down with leg kicks.
Underwood feints and then cracks Strange's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strange down.
Strange stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Underwood.
Strange takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strange throws an off balance right hand
and Underwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Strange is just out of range.
Strange tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Underwood misses with a looping right.
Strange fails with the takedown
and Underwood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Underwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Underwood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Underwood!
An out of breath Frank Underwood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Simon Strange was interviewed post fight and said 'FFS, can't seem to catch a break at the moment.'.
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Syn 493 - Liu v. Hurley
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Kiddi tries to land a front kick but Underwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kiddi avoids the body shot from Underwood.
#TD#
Kiddi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kiddi wants to work for an arm triangle but Underwood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kiddi is looking for a kimura here.
Kiddi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Underwood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kiddi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kiddi's back!
Kiddi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T1#
Kiddi is in bad spot here.
I've been told that Underwood has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Underwood trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kiddi doesn't escape.
Kiddi wants to escape the position.
Underwood biding his time, looking for the opening.
Underwood is not going to allow Kiddi to sit and survive in this position.
Kiddi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Underwood controls the position.#T2#
Let's hope that Underwood has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kiddi covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Underwood controlling well, preventing Kiddi from escaping the position.
Underwood is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kiddi wants to control his opponent's hands but Underwood gets his hands free.
Underwood has the hooks in. Kiddi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Underwood has good solid back control here.
Kiddi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
Underwood wants to free his trapped foot but Kiddi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Underwood is trying to control. Kiddi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kiddi wants to improve his position but Underwood is controlling well.
Underwood is keen to just control but Kiddi is a slippery customer.
Kiddi trying to control from the bottom.
Kiddi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kiddi wants to control but Underwood is keeping busy.
Kiddi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kiddi wants to sweep but Underwood has passed to side control!
Underwood remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kiddi tries to bench press Underwood off him but Underwood keeps the position.
Underwood content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Underwood is looking to take a break and control but Kiddi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Underwood dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kiddi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Underwood checks it well.
Kiddi misses with a wild body shot.
Kiddi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kiddi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kiddi darts in looking for a takedown but Underwood gets double underhooks and turns Kiddi into the cage.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiddi was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
A bone on bone clash there as Underwood blocks the leg kick.
Underwood throws a low kick, looking for Kiddi's leg but Kiddi calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Underwood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Underwood.
Underwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Kiddi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Underwood napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiddi lands a few punches from side control.
Underwood is trying to control Kiddi's posture but Kiddi avoids it.
Kiddi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Underwood keeps working. #T1#
Underwood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Underwood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kiddi tries to get to full guard but Underwood has control of the leg.
Underwood is keen to just control but Kiddi is a slippery customer.
Underwood not doing much here.
Kiddi gets full guard.
Underwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiddi is retaining full guard.
Kiddi is looking to sweep but instead, Underwood has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Kiddi gets back to full guard.
Kiddi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kiddi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Underwood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiddi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Underwood wants to control from the top but Kiddi keeps moving.
Underwood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Kiddi keeping moving, preventing Underwood from controlling successfully.
Kiddi trying to keep a closed guard but Underwood is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Underwood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Underwood sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Kiddi looking for a guillotine here but Underwood defends easily.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kiddi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Underwood is aware though and is defending well.
Kiddi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Underwood seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kiddi moves out of range of the leg kick from Underwood.
A combination from Kiddi does no damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiddi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Underwood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kiddi's calf.
Kiddi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiddi manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Underwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kiddi is looking to clinch.
Underwood tries a quick counter leg kick but Kiddi is wise to it.
Underwood connects with a solid leg kick.
Underwood cracks the inside of Kiddi's front leg.
Underwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiddi.
Underwood lands with a right hand.
Frank Underwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Kiddi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Underwood's guard.
Kiddi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Underwood's head.
Kiddi throws a big right hand that misses.
Underwood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kiddi is looking to work some ground and pound but Underwood has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiddi is one step ahead there.
Kiddi throwing strikes from guard but Underwood blocks nicely. #T1#
Kiddi postures up in Underwood's guard and throws a big left but Underwood blocks it. #SUB#
Kiddi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kiddi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kiddi throws a big elbow that misses.
Kiddi throws a big elbow that misses.
Underwood keeping moving, preventing Kiddi from controlling successfully.
Underwood pulls Kiddi in close to prevent any damage.
Kiddi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Underwood swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Galdra Kiddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Underwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kiddi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Kiddi swings for the body but Underwood moves out of range.
Kiddi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Underwood feints and then cracks Kiddi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kiddi down.
A jab from Underwood does it's job there.
Kiddi walks into a jab.
Kiddi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kiddi misses with a hook.
Kiddi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Underwood.
Underwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Underwood lands a leg kick that knocks Kiddi off balance momentarily.
Underwood lands a slapping body shot.
Underwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kiddi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Frank Underwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Underwood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Underwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Underwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kiddi misses with an uppercut. Underwood saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Underwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Underwood lands a slapping body shot.
Kiddi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Underwood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kiddi is out of range.
Kiddi staying out of range there.
Kiddi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Underwood only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Underwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Underwood.
Underwood feints and then cracks Kiddi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kiddi down.
Underwood throws a leg kick which misses Kiddi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kiddi tries to avoid it.
Kiddi looks to land a right hand but Underwood moved out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Underwood. Kiddi shrugs it off though.
Underwood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kiddi scores with a jab. Underwood acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiddi misses with a body shot
and Underwood counters with a good low kick that Kiddi was not able to check.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
Kiddi tries to counter with a takedown but Underwood is quick to defend against it.
Kiddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiddi.
Underwood lands a lovely overhand right.
Kiddi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Underwood throws a jab when Kiddi was well out of range.
Underwood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Underwood lands a body shot.
Kiddi misses with a takedown
and Underwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Kiddi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kiddi throws a hook but Underwood avoids it easily.
Underwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kiddi's sensitive parts.
Underwood throws a good cross that connects.
Kiddi takes one to the chin there.
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiddi is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Underwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Underwood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Underwood!
Frank Underwood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
POWERS 61
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Underwood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Underwood's head.
Frank Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King swings for the body but Underwood moves out of range.
Underwood misses with a low kick.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Underwood scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Calvin King has been cut.
King scores with a nice body kick.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Underwood's head.
A head kick misses from King.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Underwood lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
Underwood throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
King lands a jab to Underwood's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underwood scores with a jab to the body.
Underwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Underwood swats away the attempt to clinch by King.#T1#
A big right from King misses.
King missing with a left hand there. Underwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Underwood throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Underwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Underwood misses with a hook.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
Underwood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King takes one to the chin there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Underwood walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Underwood pushes King away with a front kick.#T2#
Underwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Underwood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King 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.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
Underwood blocks the body kick.
King misses with a straight right.
Underwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Underwood.
Nice defenses there by King.
Underwood lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by King.
King thuds a left hand into Underwood's body.
Underwood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King throws a hook but Underwood avoids it easily.#T3#
Underwood digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Underwood can pounce on him.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Underwood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Underwood under the eye.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Underwood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Underwood.
Underwood slips under a jab from King.
Underwood takes a kick to the side of the head.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Underwood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underwood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Underwood throws a body kick that misses.
Underwood sets himself, and King steps forward looking for the clinch! Underwood avoids it this time.
King throws a lazy right hand but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King scores with the left hand. Underwood knows he should have avoided that one.
Underwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from King finds it's way through Underwood's defenses.
King moves out of range as Underwood strikes.
Underwood misses with an uppercut.
Underwood checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Underwood misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Underwood. That's going to slow King down.
Underwood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Underwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Underwood.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Underwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Underwood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut.
That's time! Underwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Underwood moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Underwood lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
Underwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King throws a shot from downtown. Underwood moves away and avoids it.
Underwood throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King throws a jab when Underwood was well out of range.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
Underwood lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.#CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Underwood, pushing him back against the cage.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Underwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underwood tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Underwood back against the cage.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King misses with some punches.
Underwood misses with the head strike.
King tries to work over Underwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Underwood.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Underwood misses with a punch on the inside.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Underwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King moves out of range as Underwood throws a body kick.
King is trying to counter with his kicks.
King tries a low kick but Underwood avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Underwood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Underwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
Underwood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
#T2#
Underwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Underwood tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Underwood moves away.
Underwood wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Underwood.
A short right from King.
Underwood misses with a body punch.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Underwood.
Calvin King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Underwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Underwood blocking some punches.
Underwood working aggressively here.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Underwood tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Underwood back against the cage.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Underwood can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Underwood.
Underwood lands a right hand.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Underwood blocking some punches.
Underwood tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Underwood.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King prevents Underwood from breaking the clinch.
King is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Underwood.
#T4#
King throws a head punch that misses.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Underwood's efforts to push away.
Underwood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from King.
King presses Underwood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Underwood tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King tries a body shot but Underwood blocks it.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King tries to throw a body punch but Underwood avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from King.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Underwood tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Underwood back against the cage.
Underwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
King wants to clinch up but Underwood keeps it at a distance.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from King.
King catches Underwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Underwood tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
Underwood misses with a looping left.
Underwood throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Underwood throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Underwood throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
King tries to counter with a clinch but Underwood shakes him off and moves away.
Underwood misses with an uppercut.
Underwood checks a leg kick.
Calvin King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Underwood.
King misses with an uppercut.
King jabs Underwood right on the nose. Underwood blinks but takes it well.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Underwood.
King misses with a straight left. #T1#
Underwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Underwood's shoulder, as Underwood tries to avoid the shot.
Underwood 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.
Underwood throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Underwood scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
King 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.
A solid body kick from King.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Underwood takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Underwood blocks the leg kick.
Underwood misses with an attempted mid kick.
King misses with a straight right.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frank Underwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Underwood.
Underwood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Underwood throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Underwood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Underwood there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Underwood misses with a low kick.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Underwood pushes him away.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Underwood's head.
A head kick misses from King.
Underwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Underwood tried to score with a low kick but King checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King connects with a jab.
Underwood misses with a low kick as King jumps back.
Underwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
#T3#
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Underwood throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King scores with a nice strike.
Underwood tried to score with a low kick but King checks it.
Underwood is looking to score with low kicks.
King connects with a high kick.
Underwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King lands with a good body shot.
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Underwood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King avoids the body shot from Underwood.
#CL2#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from King.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Underwood.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Underwood.
King tries to throw a body punch but Underwood avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
King prevents a body shot from Underwood.
A hook to the body from King.
King digs a right hand underneath Underwood's ribcage. Underwood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Underwood lands with a light punch inside.
Underwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Underwood lands a nice shot to the body.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Underwood misses with a body punch.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Underwood breaks from the clinch.
King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Underwood scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin King!
After the fight, Calvin King was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Powers 58 - Wednesday Fights
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Jergensen takes a swing at Underwood's ribcage but misses.
Underwood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jergensen cracks Underwood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Underwood throws the kick towards the body but Jergensen avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Underwood. Jergensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Underwood looks for the body kick but Jergensen saw that one coming.
Underwood slips a jab and a cross from Jergensen.
Jergensen shoots in looking for a takedown but Underwood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jergensen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Jergensen does it's job there.
Underwood defending well as Jergensen loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Jergensen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Underwood.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Underwood misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jergensen's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jergensen tries to work over Underwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Underwood fails to land.
Jergensen taking a breather.
Jergensen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jergensen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
Underwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Jergensen.
A head punch on the inside from Underwood fails to land.
Underwood cracks Jergensen with a nice body shot.
Underwood misses with the head strike.
Jergensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Jergensen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jergensen.
Underwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Jergensen.
Jergensen lands with a right to the head.
Jergensen tries a body shot but Underwood blocks it.
Jergensen lands an uppercut.
Underwood lands an uppercut.
Jergensen misses with a body punch.
Underwood misses with a body punch.
Jergensen throws a head punch that misses.
Jergensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Underwood controls his hands.
Jergensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jergensen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Underwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jergensen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Underwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jergensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Underwood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jergensen misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Jergensen controls his hands.
Underwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Underwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Underwood.
Jergensen works on Underwood's body with a couple of short punches.
Underwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jergensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Underwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Underwood just leaning against Jergensen, taking a breather.
Jergensen just leaning against Underwood, taking a breather. #BC#
Underwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Underwood scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Underwood gets caught flat footed, as Jergensen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Underwood controls Jergensen momentarily but Jergensen frees himself.
Jergensen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jergensen trying to control but Underwood is working from the bottom.
Underwood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jergensen controlling from the top position.
Underwood is pulling down on Jergensen's head to control his posture. #T4#
Jergensen postures up in Underwood's guard and throws a big left but Underwood blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jergensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Underwood is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jergensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jergensen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Underwood swivels and escapes.
Underwood throws a lazy right hand but Jergensen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jergensen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jergensen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jergensen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Underwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jergensen.
Jergensen misses with a lunging right hand
and Underwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Underwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Jergensen.
Jergensen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Underwood swings widly with a right hand
and Jergensen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Underwood thinking.
A swing and a miss from Jergensen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sven Jergensen 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#
A big right from Underwood misses.
Jergensen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Underwood.
Jergensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jergensen takes a swing at Underwood's ribcage but misses.
Underwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jergensen moves away.
Jergensen closes the distance and clinches up with Underwood, looking for a takedown. Jergensen pushes Underwood against the cage but Underwood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Underwood tries to land a leg kick but Jergensen saw it coming and moves away.
Jergensen sizes up Underwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Underwood throws out a loose jab but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jergensen tries to clinch but Underwood moves out of range.
Jergensen scores with a punch to the head.
Sven Jergensen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Jergensen as he checks the leg kick.
Underwood misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen connects with a looping right hand.
Underwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jergensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Underwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jergensen has a takedown stuffed.
Underwood misses with a looping right.#T1#
Underwood throws a jab when Jergensen was well out of range.
Underwood throws a hook but Jergensen avoids it easily.
Jergensen thuds a left hand into Underwood's body.#CL2#
Jergensen rushes Underwood and presses him up against the cage.
Underwood working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Jergensen.
Underwood wants to get back to striking at distance but Jergensen won't allow it.
Underwood digs a right hand underneath Jergensen's ribcage. Jergensen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Underwood blocking some punches.
Jergensen blocks an uppercut.
Underwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Underwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Underwood manages to break the clinch.
Jergensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jergensen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jergensen. Underwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Underwood avoids the body shot from Jergensen.
Underwood misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Jergensen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Jergensen tries to clinch there but Underwood circles away.
Jergensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Jergensen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underwood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jergensen wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Underwood postures up.
Jergensen keeping full guard, as Underwood tries to pass.
Underwood looking to sit in guard and control but Jergensen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Jergensen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Underwood trying to control the position.
Jergensen stays in close to Underwood's body and controls the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jergensen working his ground and pound in the gym.
Underwood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Underwood working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Underwood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jergensen won't allow Underwood to sweep him here.
Underwood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Underwood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jergensen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Underwood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jergensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Underwood is keeping the position for now.
Underwood wants to sweep here but Jergensen controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sven Jergensen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Jergensen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Underwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Underwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Underwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Underwood throws the left hand but Jergensen avoids the punch easily.
Jergensen misses with a few strikes there.
Jergensen fails to land with a series of punches.
Jergensen moves out of range of the leg kick from Underwood.
Underwood dodges the punch combination from Jergensen.
Underwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jergensen moves out of range as Underwood strikes.
Underwood walks into a straight right hand from Jergensen.
Underwood avoids the body shot from Jergensen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jergensen lands with a right hand.
Jergensen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Underwood doesn't seem bothered though.
Underwood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jergensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jergensen walks into a stiff left hand from Underwood.
Jergensen swings for the body but Underwood moves out of range.
#T1#
Underwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jergensen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
Jergensen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jergensen misses with a wild body shot.
Underwood is looking to counter punch.
Underwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jergensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jergensen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jergensen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Underwood backs up against the cage.
Jergensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jergensen darts in looking for a takedown but Underwood gets double underhooks and turns Jergensen into the cage.
Underwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Underwood misses.
Underwood scores with a hook to the body. Jergensen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Underwood looks to land a left hand but Jergensen moved out of range nicely.
Jergensen moves away from the strike by Underwood.
Jergensen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jergensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sven Jergensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jergensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Jergensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank Underwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jergensen needs to keep his hands up - Underwood had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Underwood throws the left hand but Jergensen avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jergensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Underwood pinned against the cage. Underwood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Underwood misses with a body kick.
Jergensen throws a looping overhand right but Underwood ducks down to avoid it.
Underwood takes a swing at Jergensen's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Underwood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jergensen stalling in the clinch but Underwood improves position.
Jergensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Underwood's elbow.
A short right from Underwood on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Jergensen.
Jergensen controlling the action here for a moment.
Jergensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Underwood's elbow. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Jergensen.
Underwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jergensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jergensen fails to land.
A hook to the body from Jergensen.
Underwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Underwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Underwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jergensen lands with a short shot to the head.
Jergensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Underwood tries to throw a body punch but Jergensen avoids it by throwing Underwood back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Underwood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Jergensen.
Underwood wants to stall.
Underwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jergensen pushes Underwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Underwood throws a head punch that misses.
Underwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Jergensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Underwood is defending well.
Frank Underwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Jergensen.
Jergensen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Underwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Jergensen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underwood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Underwood as the two fighters clinch.
Underwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Underwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Jergensen.
Underwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Underwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Frank Underwood did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Underwood scores with a jab. Jergensen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Jergensen shoots in and gets a takedown into Underwood's guard.
Underwood pulls Jergensen in close to prevent any damage.
Underwood wants to sweep but no luck.
Jergensen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Underwood wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Underwood is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen working a defensive guard but Underwood manages to pass into side control anyway.
Underwood wants to control but Jergensen is keeping him busy. #T1#
Underwood working away.
Jergensen is trying to improve his position.
Underwood happy to just control the position for now.
Jergensen tries to buck Underwood off but Underwood is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Underwood in the domination position with Jergensen hanging on.
Jergensen is trying to control Underwood's posture but Underwood avoids it.
Jergensen throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Jergensen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jergensen looks to score with a jab to the body but Underwood is just out of range.
Underwood digs a good body shot into Jergensen's ribs.
Underwood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Underwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jergensen.
Jergensen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Underwood.
Jergensen misses with a series of wild punches.
Underwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Jergensen's head.
Jergensen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jergensen takes a swing at Underwood's ribcage but misses.
Jergensen throws out a loose jab but Underwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Underwood is looking to land body kicks.
Underwood misses with a hook.
Jergensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jergensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Underwood. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Jergensen. Beautiful body shot.
Underwood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Underwood slips under a 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!
Jergensen slips under a jab from Underwood.
Underwood scores with a shot to the body.
Underwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Underwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Underwood clobbers Jergensen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Underwood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Underwood misses with a looping left.
Underwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Underwood throws a shot to the body.
Underwood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jergensen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jergensen throws a sloppy body shot
and Underwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Jergensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Underwood had his way with Sven Jergensen in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Underwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jergensen.
Nice straight punches there by Jergensen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jergensen.
Underwood throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Jergensen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Underwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jergensen has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Jergensen has clasped his hands together around Underwood's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Underwood can't do much from the bottom here.
Underwood trying to control but Jergensen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Underwood just trying to survive but Jergensen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Underwood is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Underwood up.
Underwood has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jergensen.
Underwood trying to control the hands but Jergensen won't let him. #T1#
Underwood wants to escape the position.
Underwood covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Jergensen wants to control but Underwood is keeping busy.
Good control from Jergensen.
Jergensen is punishing Underwood with some ground and pound.
Underwood trying to control the position but Jergensen manages to sink in the hooks.
Jergensen scores with punches to the body.
Jergensen tries to get the hooks in deep but Underwood pushed the leg off.
Well, with Jergensen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Underwood is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2#
Jergensen is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Underwood up.
Underwood tries to break free.
Jergensen gets his hands free as Underwood looks to control.
Underwood tries to roll but Jergensen sticks to his back.
Underwood is trying to remain composed but Jergensen is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Underwood trying to control the position but Jergensen manages to sink in the hooks.
Underwood covering up well under a barage of strikes.
I really don't envy Underwood right now.
Sven Jergensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jergensen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Underwood to escape the position.
#T3#
Jergensen wants to control but Underwood manages to buck him off and is now in Jergensen's guard! Nice work there by Underwood!
Jergensen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jergensen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jergensen working a defensive guard here.
Underwood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jergensen trying to keep a closed guard but Underwood is proving a slippery customer.
Jergensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Underwood is one step ahead there. #T4#
Jergensen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Underwood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Underwood trying to control but Jergensen is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jergensen keeping full guard, as Underwood tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Jergensen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jergensen 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sven Jergensen!
Sven Jergensen is the new welterweight champion!
Sven Jergensen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 54
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Underwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Underwood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Underwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierno.
A big right from Pierno misses.
Underwood misses with a hook. Pierno ducked under it nicely.
Pierno lands with a shot to the body.
Pierno 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.
Underwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pierno throws a jab but it's blocked by Underwood.
Underwood jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Underwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Underwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pierno.
Underwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Pierno counters with a nice body shot.
Underwood throws a lazy uppercut
and Pierno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pierno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pierno cracks Underwood with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierno throws a hook but Underwood blocks it.
Pierno lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pierno looks to throw the jab but Underwood is out of range. #CL2#
Underwood gets tackled into the cage by Pierno. Pierno maintains the clinch. #T1#
Pierno content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Underwood is trying to break the clinch but Pierno has him pressed against the cage.
Pierno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Underwood's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Underwood lands an uppercut.
Pierno tries to stall but Underwood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pierno working aggressively here.
Underwood tries a body shot but Pierno blocks it.
Pierno throws a punch but it's blocked by Underwood.
Underwood can't find room to land a body shot as Pierno controls the action.
Underwood throws a head punch that misses.
Underwood lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Underwood as Pierno tries to tie him up.
Underwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Underwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Underwood.
Pierno dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pierno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Pierno trying to control the position but instead, Underwood has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pierno into the cage.
Pierno lands a shoulder strike.
Underwood misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pierno - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Underwood scores with a shot to the side of Pierno's head.
Underwood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Underwood working aggressively here.
Pierno pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Pierno scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Underwood.
Pierno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierno blocks a body shot from Underwood. #T3#
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Pierno.
Pierno pushes Underwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Underwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pierno is looking to clinch.
Pierno just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood misses with a hook. Pierno ducked under it nicely.
Pierno looks to score with a jab to the body but Underwood is just out of range.
Pierno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Underwood loads up on a big right hand but Pierno slips the punch.
Pierno lands a body shot.
Pierno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Underwood works Pierno's body with a nice hook.
Underwood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Underwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Pierno lands a nice hook to Underwood's body. Underwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Underwood throws a leg kick but Pierno sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Underwood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pierno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Underwood misses with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Underwood.
Pierno checks a leg kick nicely.
Pierno throws a looping overhand right but Underwood ducks down to avoid it.
Frank Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierno just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Underwood misses.
Underwood misses with a low kick.
Pierno is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Pierno misses the target.
Pierno throws the left hand but Underwood avoids the punch easily.
Underwood is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Underwood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Underwood feints and then cracks Pierno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pierno down.
Underwood throws a hook to the side of Pierno's head but Pierno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Pierno will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pierno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Underwood at a distance.
Underwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Underwood bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Underwood misses with a body kick.
Underwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Underwood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pierno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Pierno.
Underwood misses with a low kick as Pierno jumps back.
Tim Pierno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Underwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Underwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Underwood moves away from the strike by Pierno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierno throws out the jab.
Pierno throws a hook to the side of Underwood's head but Underwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Pierno.
A jab from Underwood does it's job there.
Underwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Pierno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Underwood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pierno on the side of the head.
Pierno slips a jab from Underwood.
Pierno throws a shot to the body.
Pierno throws a lazy right hand but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Underwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pierno.
Underwood explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Underwood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pierno's calf.
Pierno misses with a lunging right hand
and Underwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Underwood takes a swing at Pierno's ribcage but misses.
Pierno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Underwood can pounce on him.
Underwood throws a sloppy body shot
and Pierno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pierno misses with a hook
and Underwood counters with a good low kick that Pierno was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underwood throws a push kick but Pierno slaps the foot to one side.
Pierno staying out of range there.
Pierno walks into a stiff left hand from Underwood.#T2#
Underwood scores with a nice strike.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Underwood 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 Pierno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pierno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Underwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pierno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Underwood throws out the jab.
Pierno throws a jab but it's blocked by Underwood.
Underwood is looking for a counter combo.
Underwood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Pierno misses.
Pierno misses with a shot to the body
and Underwood counters with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Pierno misses its intended target.
Pierno checks the leg kick.
Pierno just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood throws a leg kick but Pierno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Underwood connects with a single shot there.
Pierno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Underwood. Underwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierno. Underwood does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Pierno slips a jab from Underwood.
Pierno wants to counter with a clinch but Underwood pushes him away.
Underwood avoids the body shot from Pierno.
Pierno lands a right hook to the body.
Pierno throws an overhand right that lands on Underwood's shoulder, as Underwood tries to avoid the shot.
Underwood misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Pierno's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Underwood misses with an uppercut.
Underwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierno.
Pierno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Underwood has time to react.
Pierno drops his hands momentarily and Underwood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Underwood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pierno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Underwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierno moves out of range of the strikes.
Pierno wants to counter the offense by Underwood and move into the clinch position.
Underwood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pierno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underwood throws a hook but Pierno avoids it easily.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Underwood.
Underwood looks to land a left hand but Pierno moved out of range nicely.
Pierno throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Underwood to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Pierno misses.
Underwood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pierno at a distance.
Pierno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Underwood. Pierno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pierno tries to counter with a clinch but Underwood shakes him off and moves away.
Underwood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pierno throws a hook to the side of Underwood's head but Underwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Underwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Underwood misses with a body kick.
Underwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pierno connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood throws a big shot that misses.
Underwood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Underwood dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Pierno misses with a straight left.
Underwood misses with a wild body shot.
Pierno misses with a looping left.
Underwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Underwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Underwood cracks Pierno with an open hand slap.
Pierno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Underwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Pierno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Underwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Underwood misses.
Pierno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Underwood is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno throws a lazy right hand but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pierno checks the leg kick.
Underwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Underwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Underwood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
A big right from Pierno misses.
Pierno just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Pierno.
Underwood throws a counter high kick but Pierno was just alert enough to avoid it.
Underwood thuds his shin into the meat of Pierno's side.
Nice uppercut there from Underwood.
Underwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Pierno misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Underwood. Pierno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Underwood stuns Pierno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Underwood scores with a kick to the midsection.
Underwood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pierno scores with a hook to the body. Underwood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pierno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Underwood with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Underwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pierno's sensitive parts. #T2#
Underwood throws an overhand right that lands on Pierno's shoulder, as Pierno tries to avoid the shot.
Pierno throws an off balance right hand
and Underwood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Underwood moves away from the strike by Pierno.
Pierno scores with a sloppy right hand. Underwood should have avoided that one.
Underwood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pierno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Underwood connects with a single shot there.
Underwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pierno is looking to clinch.
Pierno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Underwood.
Pierno missing with a left hand there. Underwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Underwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pierno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pierno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Underwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pierno scores with a hook to the body. Underwood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Pierno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Underwood.
Pierno just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pierno manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pierno! But no joy.
Underwood throws a shot from downtown. Pierno moves away and avoids it.
Pierno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Underwood throws the kick towards the body but Pierno avoids it.
Pierno throws a good cross that connects.
Underwood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Underwood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pierno's calf.
Underwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierno.
Underwood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pierno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Underwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pierno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Underwoods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pierno lands with an overhand left.
Underwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pierno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Pierno.
Pierno has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Underwood.#T4#
Pierno blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Underwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierno.
Pierno slips under a jab from Underwood.
Pierno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Underwood.
Underwood misses with a wild body shot.
Pierno walks forward, straight into a front kick from Underwood.
Underwood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Underwood misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Pierno counters by moving into the clinch.
Frank Underwood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Underwood as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Underwood.
Pierno slowing the pace effectively.
Pierno lands a right hand.
Underwood tries a body shot but Pierno blocks it.
Underwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pierno backwards.
Underwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Underwood clearly takes that round.
That's time! Underwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Underwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Pierno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Underwood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Underwood swings for the body but Pierno moves out of range.
Underwood throws a hook to the side of Pierno's head but Pierno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pierno moves out of range of the strikes.
Pierno looks to land a left hand but Underwood moved out of range nicely.
Pierno slips under a jab from Underwood.
A countering left hand to the body from Pierno misses.
Pierno misses with an uppercut. Underwood saw that one coming.#CL2#
Pierno moves into the clinch.
Underwood 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.
Underwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Underwood.
Pierno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Pierno.
#T1#
Pierno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
Underwood tries to break the clinch but Pierno is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Pierno fails to land.
Underwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Underwood can't break the clinch.
Pierno stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Underwood fails to land.
Pierno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Underwood's elbow.
Pierno blocking some punches.
A short right from Pierno.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Underwood.
Underwood is looking to control Pierno's arms but Pierno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Underwood has his back to the cage.
Underwood misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Underwood as Pierno tries to tie him up.
Underwood working aggressively here.
Pierno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Underwood on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierno.
Pierno holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pierno tries to throw a body punch but Underwood avoids it by throwing Pierno back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pierno.
Underwood holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pierno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
Underwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Underwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Underwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Underwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierno takes a shot to the head.
Pierno lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Underwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pierno throws a jab but it's blocked by Underwood.
Underwood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pierno lands a nice looking body shot.
Underwood throws a low kick but Pierno moves out of range easily.
Underwood looks to throw a body kick
and Pierno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pierno checks a leg kick nicely.
Pierno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Pierno looks to score with a jab to the body but Underwood is just out of range.
Donk. Underwood catches Pierno right on the button with a cross.
Underwood moves out of range as Pierno strikes.
Pierno looks to land a right hand but Underwood moved out of range.#T4#
Underwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Underwood moves out of range as Pierno strikes.
Pierno throws a jab when Underwood was well out of range.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Pierno.
Underwood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Underwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Pierno.
Pierno throws a body punch but Underwood moves out of range.
Pierno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Underwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pierno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pierno checks a leg kick.
Underwood digs a good hook to Pierno's body.
Underwood throws out a loose jab but Pierno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Underwood. That snapped Pierno's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Frank Underwood will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Underwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierno scores with the left hand. Underwood knows he should have avoided that one.
Underwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Underwood defending well as Pierno loads up on a big left hand.
Pierno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A good leg kick by Underwood.
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Underwood.
A punch combination from Pierno misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Underwood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pierno scores with a punch to the head.
Pierno throws a hook to the side of Underwood's head but Underwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pierno throws a hook to the side of Underwood's head but Underwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Underwood misses with a kick to the body
letting Pierno counter with a right hand. #T1#
Pierno swings for the body but Underwood moves out of range.
Pierno takes a swing at Underwood's ribcage but misses.
Underwood throws a push kick but Pierno slaps the foot to one side.
Pierno wants to counter with a clinch but Underwood pushes him away.
A cross from Pierno lands.
Pierno drops his hands momentarily and Underwood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Pierno.
Underwood lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pierno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pierno throws a hook but Underwood blocks it.
Pierno avoids the body shot from Underwood.
Pierno lands a lovely overhand right.
Pierno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Underwood.
Underwood scores with a nice head shot.
Underwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tim Pierno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Underwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pierno throws a looping overhand right but Underwood ducks down to avoid it.
Underwood misses with a looping left.
Underwood throws a looping overhand right but Pierno ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Pierno. That snapped Underwood's head back.
Underwood defending well as Pierno loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Pierno misses.
Underwood throws a head kick that misses.
Pierno missing with a left hand there. Underwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pierno just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pierno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Underwood.
Pierno unleashes a big counter combination but Underwood bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Underwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pierno. That did some damage!
Underwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Underwood slips under a jab from Pierno.
Underwood is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Underwood tries to land a front kick but Pierno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Pierno throws a good cross that connects.
Pierno throws out a loose jab but Underwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierno avoids the body shot from Underwood.
Pierno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pierno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Underwood misses with a wild body shot.
Pierno throws out a counter right but Underwood avoids it with no problem.
Pierno misses with a hook
and Underwood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pierno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pierno throws a nice looking combination but Underwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pierno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Underwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pierno fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Pierno misses.
Pierno throws a right hand that misses
and Underwood counters with an outside leg kick.
Pierno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Underwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Underwood tried to counter with a leg kick but Pierno avoided it.
Pierno misses with a body punch
and Underwood counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Pierno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pierno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Underwood defending well as Pierno loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Underwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pierno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Underwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Pierno.
Underwood works Pierno's body with a nice hook.
Pierno takes one on the button.
Underwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pierno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Underwood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice jab there from Pierno.
Pierno slips under a jab from Underwood.
A jab lands there for Underwood.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Underwood.
Well Underwood 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Underwood!
Frank Underwood is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Frank Underwood thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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PFC 51
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Underwood blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murhaa.
Underwood feints a counter leg kick.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Underwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Underwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Underwood throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range. #CL#
Underwood tries to keep at a distance but Murhaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murhaa 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.#BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Underwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Underwood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Underwood jabs Murhaa right on the nose. Murhaa blinks but takes it well.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Underwood.
Underwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Underwood moves away.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Underwood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Murhaa.
Underwood 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.
Murhaa lands with a straight right. Underwood didn't see that one coming.
Underwood takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Underwood lands an overhand right.
Underwood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Underwood lands a really nice looking cross but Murhaa seems unphased.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Underwood, right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Underwood.
Murhaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murhaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Underwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Underwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick from Underwood.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Underwood throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good shot there by Underwood.
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!
Underwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Underwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Underwood tries to land a body kick
and Murhaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Underwood's knee momentarily.
Murhaa cracks the inside of Underwood's front leg. #T2#
Underwood blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Underwood scores with a kick to the midsection.
Underwood tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Underwood scores with a hook.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Underwood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murhaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Underwood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Underwood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Underwood misses with a leg kick.
Underwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Underwood connects with a jab.#CL#
Murhaa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Underwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Underwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Underwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Underwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Underwood misses with a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a one-two to the body.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Underwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Underwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Underwood backs away, Murhaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Murhaa blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Murhaa misses its target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Underwood down.
Underwood lands a jab to Murhaa's midsection.
Underwood cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Underwood thows a body kick. Murhaa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Murhaa wants to clinch up but Underwood keeps it at a distance.
Underwood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murhaa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Murhaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Underwood misses with a looping left.#T4#
A solid body kick from Underwood.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Underwood in his tracks.
Underwood misses with a wild body shot.
Underwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Underwood with a nice cross.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Underwood.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Underwood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Underwood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Underwood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Underwood throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Murhaa moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Underwood blocks it.
#BC2#
Underwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Underwood tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Murhaa rushes Underwood and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Underwood will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Underwood lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Underwood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Underwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Underwood.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Underwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Underwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Murhaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Underwood misses with a low kick as Murhaa jumps back.
Murhaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Underwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frank Underwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Underwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa misses with a body shot
and Underwood 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.
Underwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murhaa's sensitive parts.
Murhaa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Underwood.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Underwood, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Underwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Underwood.
Murhaa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Underwood defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Underwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Underwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Underwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Underwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Underwood down.
Murhaa tests Underwood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Underwood misses with a straight left.
Underwood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Underwood throws a body kick that misses.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Underwood moved out of range nicely.
Underwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Underwood 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.
Underwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Underwood's head.
Murhaa throws a front kick that sends Underwood stumbling back into the cage.
Murhaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murhaa.
Underwood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Underwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Underwood. That did some damage!
Murhaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Underwood only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murhaa moves out of range as Underwood strikes.
Underwood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Underwood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Underwood walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa.
Underwood with a hook.
Underwood cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Underwood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Underwood on the side of the head.
Underwood walks into a left hand.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Underwood slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Underwood! But no joy.
Murhaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Underwood counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Underwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murhaa. That did some damage!
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Underwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Underwood ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Murhaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Underwood doesn't seem phased though.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Underwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Underwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Underwood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Underwood thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
Underwood throws a big shot that misses.
Underwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underwood 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. #T4#
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa tries to clinch up but Underwood circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Underwood misses.
Murhaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Underwood feints and then cracks Murhaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhaa down.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Underwood doesn't seem bothered though.
Underwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Underwood throws a leg kick that misses.
Underwood misses with an uppercut.
And Murhaa counters with a quick kick to the body but Underwood blocks it.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Underwood moved out of range.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood throws a head kick that misses.
Underwood misses with a body kick.
Murhaa lands with an overhand left.
Murhaa wants to land a leg kick but Underwood is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Underwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Underwood's knee but Underwood avoids it well.
Murhaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Underwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Underwood tries to work over Murhaa's front leg with a kick but Murhaa checks it.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Underwood slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Underwood misses with a looping left.
It looked like Murhaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Underwood.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Underwood.
Underwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Underwood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Underwood.
Murhaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Underwood's head back.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Underwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Underwood misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Murhaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa is looking to clinch.
Underwood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Underwood thuds his shin into the meat of Murhaa's side.
Murhaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Underwood scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murhaa duly obliges.
Underwood misses with a straight left.
Underwood throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Underwood in the body.
Underwood feints and then cracks Murhaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhaa down.
Murhaa is looking to slow Underwood down with leg kicks.
Underwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa slips a jab from Underwood.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Underwood.
Murhaa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Murhaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Underwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Murhaa tries to clinch up but Underwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Underwood misses the shot to the body.
Underwood throws a sloppy body shot
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Underwood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Murhaa counters with a quick kick to the body but Underwood blocks it.
Murhaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Underwood. Underwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Phol Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa avoids a kick to the body.
Underwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Underwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murhaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Underwood moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Underwood! But no joy.
Murhaa cracks Underwood with a good jab.
Murhaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Underwood on the side of the head.
Murhaa tests Underwood's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Murhaa!
Underwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Underwood counters with a straight right hand.
Underwood throws a push kick but Murhaa slaps the foot to one side.
Underwood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Underwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Underwood thumps Murhaa with a low kick.
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Murhaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat.
Underwood scores with a nice strike.
Murhaa walks into a straight right hand from Underwood.
Underwood scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Underwood moves away.
Underwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Underwood misses.
Underwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murhaa's sensitive parts.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
Murhaa connects with a looping right hand.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Frank Underwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Underwood's head.
That kick from Underwood tenderised Murhaa's leg. Murhaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Underwood blocks a jab.
Murhaa throws a hook but Underwood avoids it easily.
Underwood slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Murhaa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Underwood 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Underwood!
A very excited looking Frank Underwood 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.
In defeat, Phol Murhaa stepped up to the mic, saying 'vittu'.
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