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Event:
CEC 661
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
#R1# Shamkhalaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shamkhalaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wax walks into a jab. Shamkhalaev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wax momentarily.
Wax misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Shamkhalaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamkhalaev. Wax looks to land a right hand but Shamkhalaev moved out of range. Shamkhalaev is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Wax. Shamkhalaev does a little dance to reset his feet. Wax takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shamkhalaev throws out a loose jab but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. Shamkhalaev avoids the body shot from Wax.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the strikes. Wax takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wax dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamkhalaev. That did some damage! 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! Shamkhalaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Shamkhalaev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Wax lands a jab to the nose. Shamkhalaev connects with a single shot there. Shamkhalaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Wax. Wax looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev. Wax appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1# Wax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wax. That did some damage! Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Wax misses with an uppercut
and Shamkhalaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wax dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Shamkhalaev throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# Wax has Shamkhalaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Wax tries a body shot but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land. Wax tries to throw a body punch but Shamkhalaev avoids it by throwing Wax back against the cage. Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamkhalaev tries a body shot but Wax blocks it.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Shamkhalaev misses with some punches.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land. Shamkhalaev scores with a nice hook to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev. Wax pushes Shamkhalaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. 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! Shamkhalaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamkhalaev blocks it with crossed arms. #T2# Wax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short right from Wax. Wax tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shamkhalaev gets through Wax's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wax lands a left hand.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamkhalaev.
Wax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev can't find room to land a body shot as Wax controls the action.
Wax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wax lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards. Wax tries a body shot but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Shamkhalaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wax misses with some punches.
Shamkhalaev blocks an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. Shamkhalaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev lands a body punch. #T3# Shamkhalaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waxs head. Wax tries to throw a body punch but Shamkhalaev avoids it by throwing Wax back against the cage. Wax lands a right hand. Shamkhalaev tries to throw a body punch but Wax avoids it by throwing Shamkhalaev back against the cage. Wax lands a knee to the body.
Wax throws a head punch that misses. Wax blocking some punches.
Wax misses with a knee to the head. Shamkhalaev misses with a body punch.
Shamkhalaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Wax controls his hands.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside. Shamkhalaev works on Wax's body with a couple of short punches. Shamkhalaev takes a shot to the head. Shamkhalaev digs a right hand into Wax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wax's gas tank. Shamkhalaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamkhalaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wax blocking some punches.
Shamkhalaev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shamkhalaev pushes Wax back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4# Wax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards. A short right from Shamkhalaev. Wax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Shamkhalaev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wax or not. Wax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shamkhalaev scores with a shot to the side of Wax's head. Wax misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev scores with a hook to the body. Shamkhalaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wax tries a body shot but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Shamkhalaev. Wax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamkhalaev lands a body punch in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shamkhalaev lands with a short head shot on the inside. Shamkhalaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wax backwards. Shamkhalaev lands with a short shot to the head. Shamkhalaev avoiding damage as Wax throws knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Wax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Shamkhalaev throws a body shot but no joy. Wax walks into a straight right hand from Shamkhalaev. Wax throws a lazy right hand but Shamkhalaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamkhalaev has time to react. Shamkhalaev missing with a left hand there. Wax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is winning the standup battle so far. Wax takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamkhalaev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Wax takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Nice shot by Shamkhalaev. Wax wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wax cracks Shamkhalaev with a right hand to the side of the head. Wax tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A big left from Shamkhalaev misses. Shamkhalaev misses with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Wax avoids the body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws a body punch but Wax moves out of range. Wax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Shamkhalaev misses with a looping left. Wax doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Wax misses with a straight left. Shamkhalaev loads up on a big right hand but Wax slips the punch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wax! But no joy.#T1# Wax checks the leg kick. Wax moves out of range as Shamkhalaev strikes. Wax throws an overhand right that lands on Shamkhalaev's shoulder, as Shamkhalaev tries to avoid the shot. Wax lands a jab to the nose. Shamkhalaev takes a body punch but keeps moving. A telegraphed right hand from Wax misses the target. Shamkhalaev sizes up Wax with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Shamkhalaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wax's head backwards. Wax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Wax misses its intended target. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wax 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. Wax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev. Wax fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamkhalaev checks it well. Shamkhalaev slips under a jab. A shot to the liver by Wax. Beautiful body shot. Wax looks to land a right hand but Shamkhalaev moved out of range. Shamkhalaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wax. Shamkhalaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2# Shamkhalaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shamkhalaev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamkhalaev with a nice cross. Shamkhalaev feints a jab promting Wax to slip. Shamkhalaev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wax slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Shamkhalaev lands with a shot to the body. Shamkhalaev scores with a punch to the head. A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target. Wax appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Wax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamkhalaev. Wax lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Shamkhalaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A telegraphed right hand from Wax misses the target. Shamkhalaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Shamkhalaev lands a leg kick that knocks Wax off balance momentarily. Shamkhalaev dips to his left and cracks Wax with an uppercut! Shamkhalaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2# Wax pushes Shamkhalaev up against the cage in a clinch. Shamkhalaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3# Wax misses with a knee to the head. Shamkhalaev has a couple of punches blocked by Wax.
Wax can't find room to land a body shot as Shamkhalaev controls the action.
Shamkhalaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has scored more points in the clinch so far. Wax misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev. A right hook to the body lands for Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch to the body.
Wax misses with some punches.
Wax lands a nice uppercut. Wax throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamkhalaev scores with a nice hook to the head. Wax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev lands a body punch. A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land. #T4# Shamkhalaev misses with a body punch.
Shamkhalaev can't find room to land a body shot as Wax controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Shamkhalaev as the two fighters clinch.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook from the clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Shamkhalaev blocking some punches.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from Wax. Wax tries a body shot but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Wax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wax misses with a knee to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Shamkhalaev. Wax misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev lands a hook to the side of the head. Wax tries to throw a body punch but Shamkhalaev avoids it by throwing Wax back against the cage. Wax tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shamkhalaev tries to throw a body punch but Wax avoids it by throwing Shamkhalaev back against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shamkhalaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Wax fails to land. Shamkhalaev blocks a body shot from Wax. Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Wax. Shamkhalaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Wax blocks the body kick.
Wax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The fighters circling - Shamkhalaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wax loads up on a big right hand but Shamkhalaev slips the punch. Wax walks into a straight right hand from Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev 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. Shamkhalaev scores with a hook. Shamkhalaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wax. Wax misses the body punch and Wax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev throws out a loose jab but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. Wax ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shamkhalaev blocks a jab. Wax throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Shamkhalaev thows a left - swing and a miss! Wax ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev. Wax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A nice side step and Wax releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Shamkhalaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1# Wax closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Wax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Shamkhalaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wax avoids the body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws the left hand but Wax avoids the punch easily. Wax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamkhalaev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Shamkhalaev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Wax throws the left hand but Shamkhalaev avoids the punch easily. Shamkhalaev defending well as Wax loads up on a big left hand. Shamkhalaev throws a jab when Wax was well out of range. Shamkhalaev sets himself, and Wax steps forward looking for the clinch! Shamkhalaev avoids it this time. Shamkhalaev throws a low kick but Wax avoids it. Wax appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Shamkhalaev lands a head shot. Shamkhalaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wax at a distance.
Wax throws a hook but Shamkhalaev blocks it. Shamkhalaev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wax just manages to avoid it. Shamkhalaev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Nice jab there from Shamkhalaev. Wax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid it.#T2# Shamkhalaev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wax throws a jab when Shamkhalaev was well out of range. Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wax.
Shamkhalaev misses with an uppercut. Wax saw that one coming. Wax misses with a wild body shot. Shamkhalaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wax misses with a jab to the body
enabling Shamkhalaev to counter with a crisp jab. Wax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid it. Shamkhalaev is looking to counter punch. Wax throws a big shot that misses. Wax takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shamkhalaev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Shamkhalaev connects with the punch. Shamkhalaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wax blocks a leg kick. Shamkhalaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Wax misses with a hook
and Shamkhalaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Wax takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3# A big left from Shamkhalaev misses. The fighters circling - Shamkhalaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wax slips under a jab. Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev looks to land a right hand but Wax moved out of range. Shamkhalaev scores with a decent looking hook. Wax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamkhalaev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wax misses with a leg kick and Shamkhalaev counters with a left to the body. Wax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamkhalaev lands with a straight right. Wax didn't see that one coming. Shamkhalaev dodges the punch combination from Wax.
Shamkhalaev throws a shot from downtown. Wax moves away and avoids it. Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wax misses the body punch and Shamkhalaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Shamkhalaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Shamkhalaev connects with a body shot that sends Wax's belly button to the back.#T4# An inside leg kick lands from Wax. 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!#CL2# Wax clinches up with Shamkhalaev and pushes him back against the cage. Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamkhalaev scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wax scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev works on Wax's body with a couple of short punches. Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wax working aggressively here.
Wax blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Wax. Charlie Wax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Shamkhalaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev showed his dominance in that final round. Well Shamkhalaev 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev! In his post fight interview, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
CEC 659
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1# Wax scores with a hook. A solid leg kick lands there for Wax.
Some bone on bone action there as Shamkhalaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Wax dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Shamkhalaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wax. Wax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev. Nice straight punches there by Shamkhalaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamkhalaev. Wax throws a body punch but Shamkhalaev moves out of range. Shamkhalaev misses with a looping left. Wax slips under a jab. A slow jab from Shamkhalaev misses its intended target. Wax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev connects with a body shot. Shamkhalaev scores with a jab. Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shamkhalaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wax doesn't seem bothered though. Shamkhalaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Shamkhalaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wax was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamkhalaev. Wax 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. Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wax.
Wax misses with a left hand letting Shamkhalaev counter with a right hand. Shamkhalaev missing with a left hand there. Wax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wax takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1# Shamkhalaev stuns Wax with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Shamkhalaev lands a lovely overhand right. A left lands for Wax. Wax misses with a looping left. Wax moves out of range as Shamkhalaev strikes. Shamkhalaev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wax on the side of the head. A big left from Shamkhalaev misses. Wax missing with a left hand there. Shamkhalaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It looked like Shamkhalaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wax swings and misses with a shot to the body and Shamkhalaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Shamkhalaev just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Shamkhalaev misses. Wax misses with a straight left. Shamkhalaev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Wax tries to clinch but Shamkhalaev moves away and Shamkhalaev counters with a lovely straight right hand! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A looping hook to the body misses from Shamkhalaev. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet. Shamkhalaev misses the jab. Wax throws a front kick aimed at Shamkhalaev's knee but Shamkhalaev avoids it well. Shamkhalaev throws out a powerful jab. Shamkhalaev takes one on the button.#T2# Shamkhalaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wax cracks Shamkhalaev with a good jab. A decent looking cross lands there for Wax. Shamkhalaev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Wax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wax connects with a body shot that sends Shamkhalaev's belly button to the back. Shamkhalaev takes a swing at Wax's ribcage but misses. Wax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wax.
Shamkhalaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Shamkhalaev lands the left hand. Shamkhalaev misses with an uppercut. Wax saw that one coming. Shamkhalaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Wax. Wax misses with a looping left. Wax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamkhalaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wax thinking. A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target. Shamkhalaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3# Shamkhalaev ducks under a wild hook from Wax. Wax throws a combination that misses enabling Shamkhalaev to counter with a crisp jab. Wax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wax pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wax scores with a nice right hand.
Shamkhalaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamkhalaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Shamkhalaev jabs at Wax's body. Shamkhalaev tests Wax's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Shamkhalaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wax under the eye. Shamkhalaev lands the left hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wax 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. Wax misses with a hook.#CL2# Wax moves into the clinch successfully.
Wax misses with a punch on the inside.
Wax misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamkhalaev. Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow. Shamkhalaev misses with some punches.
Wax gets through Shamkhalaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
Wax misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax. Wax misses with a body punch.
Shamkhalaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wax misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wax backwards. Wax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamkhalaev's elbow. Wax blocks a body shot from Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it. Wax working aggressively here.
Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Wax.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev 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# Wax misses with a body shot.
Wax misses with a hook to the body
and Shamkhalaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Shamkhalaev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Shamkhalaev. Wax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Shamkhalaev. Wax lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A left lands for Shamkhalaev. Nice defenses there by Shamkhalaev. Wax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamkhalaev. Wax let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Shamkhalaev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Shamkhalaev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wax throws a body shot but no joy. Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot.
Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wax misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev ducked under it nicely. Shamkhalaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Shamkhalaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wax on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1# Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamkhalaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Shamkhalaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Left hook, right uppercut from Wax. #CUT2# It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut. Wax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid it. Shamkhalaev throws a hook but Wax avoids it easily. Wax looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wax throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamkhalaev. A looping hook to the body misses from Shamkhalaev. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wax 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. Wax fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamkhalaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wax moves out of range of the strikes. Wax is looking to land body kicks. Wax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Wax with a body punch. A glancing blow. Shamkhalaev misses the jab. Wax throws a shot from downtown. Shamkhalaev moves away and avoids it. Shamkhalaev misses with a looping right. Wax throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamkhalaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Wax scores with a hook to the body. Shamkhalaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Shamkhalaev misses with an uppercut
enabling Wax to counter with a crisp jab. Wax slips a jab from Shamkhalaev.#T2# Wax looks to land a body kick but Shamkhalaev moved away. Good exchange - Wax coming out on top. Wax moves out of range as Shamkhalaev strikes. Good work by Shamkhalaev as he checks the leg kick. Wax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamkhalaev. Nice body punch from Wax. Wax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wax avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wax misses the jab. Shamkhalaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Wax throws a hook but Shamkhalaev avoids it easily. Some bone on bone action there as Shamkhalaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Wax looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamkhalaev is just out of range. Wax misses with a wild body shot. Wax misses with a body shot.
#T3# Shamkhalaev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wax misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Wax tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamkhalaev slips under a jab from Wax. It looked like Shamkhalaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Left hook, right uppercut from Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Wax misses its intended target. Wax misses with a body kick. Wax misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev ducked under it nicely. Wax with a nice cross. Shamkhalaev connects with a body shot. Shamkhalaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Wax takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wax's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shamkhalaev under the eye. Wax scores with a hook to the body. Shamkhalaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Shamkhalaev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4# Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body. A big right from Shamkhalaev misses. Jab, jab by Wax - just one landing. A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target. Shamkhalaev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A slow jab from Wax misses its intended target. Shamkhalaev lands with a cross. Wax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wax. A swing and a miss from Wax. Wax scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamkhalaev in his tracks. Wax throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Shamkhalaev throws a looping overhand right but Wax ducks down to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wax tries to work over Shamkhalaev's front leg with a kick but Shamkhalaev checks it. A jab from Wax misses. Wax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wax misses the shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie Wax will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut. 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# Some bone on bone action there as Shamkhalaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A jab from Wax misses. A lazy left from Shamkhalaev finds it's target. Shamkhalaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wax manages to avoid it. Shamkhalaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Wax. A countering left hand to the body from Wax misses. Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev digs a good body shot into Wax's ribs. Donk. Wax catches Shamkhalaev right on the button with a cross. Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is winning the standup battle so far. Wax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid it. Shamkhalaev throws a lazy right hand but Wax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Shamkhalaev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wax. Shamkhalaev staying out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Shamkhalaev. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet. Wax throws a solid leg kick but Shamkhalaev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wax. Wax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamkhalaev. Wax misses with a left hand and Shamkhalaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wax misses with a body shot.
Wax lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamkhalaev at a distance.
#T1# Wax misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev ducked under it nicely. Shamkhalaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wax was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wax moves away. Shamkhalaev throws a good cross that connects.
Shamkhalaev slips under a jab from Wax. Wax scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamkhalaev doesn't seem bothered though. Wax looks to land a left hand but Shamkhalaev moved out of range nicely. Shamkhalaev misses the jab. Wax moves forwards but Shamkhalaev connects with a nice, crisp jab. Wax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamkhalaev throws the left hand but Wax avoids the punch easily. Shamkhalaev scores with a jab to the body. Shamkhalaev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Shamkhalaev works Wax's body with a nice hook. Wax misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev ducked under it nicely. Wax misses the shot to the body. Shamkhalaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Wax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shamkhalaev takes a swing at Wax's ribcage but misses. Wax throws out a counter right but Shamkhalaev avoids it with no problem.#T2# Shamkhalaev misses with a wild body shot. Wax with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamkhalaev to score with a decent uppercut. Wax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev staying out of range there. Shamkhalaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Wax throws an overhand right that lands on Shamkhalaev's shoulder, as Shamkhalaev tries to avoid the shot. Wax is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Shamkhalaev stuns Wax with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Shamkhalaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wax avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Shamkhalaev moves out of range as Wax strikes. Wax jabs Shamkhalaev to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wax is looking to land body kicks. Wax scoring well with a low kick there.
Wax motions for Shamkhalaev to come forward. Wax throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Shamkhalaev connects with a jab. Shamkhalaev missing with a left hand there. Wax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3# Wax looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamkhalaev is just out of range. Wax has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Shamkhalaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wax. Wax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamkhalaev walks into a stiff left hand from Wax.#CL2# Wax clinches up against the cage. Wax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Wax. Wax tries a knee to the head but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it. Wax lands with a left to the head. Wax blocks an uppercut.
Wax misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Shamkhalaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wax takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wax lands a lovely overhand right.#T4# Wax pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wax attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Wax misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamkhalaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wax gets off balance looking for a body kick and Shamkhalaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wax misses with an uppercut
enabling Shamkhalaev to counter with a crisp jab. Shamkhalaev throws a right hand that misses
and Wax counters with a left to the body. Shamkhalaev blocks a leg kick. Shamkhalaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Shamkhalaev throws a body punch but Wax moves out of range. Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shamkhalaev connects with a right hand. Wax shakes it off. A slow jab from Shamkhalaev misses its intended target. Wax slips under a jab. Shamkhalaev with a hook.
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 Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev. I think Shamkhalaev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev! After the fight, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev 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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Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1# Kowalevitz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wax to score with a decent uppercut. Wax cracks Kowalevitz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kowalevitz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wax is fending him off so far but Kowalevitz persists. Nope, Wax circles away and we're back to standing. Kowalevitz shoots in looking for a takedown. Wax tries to sprawl out of it but Kowalevitz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wax manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kowalevitz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2# Kowalevitz is rocked! Wax scores with a leg kick.
Oh Kowalevitz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wax drops Kowalevitz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kowalevitz! Wax dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Wax! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Charlie Wax made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1# Wentz throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Nice uppercut lands for Wax. That snapped Wentz's head back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wax!
A swing and a miss from Wentz. Wentz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wax scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wentz doesn't seem bothered though. Wax scores with a hook to the body. Wentz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wentz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wax counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wentz's knee momentarily. Wax throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. This has been an exciting period of action! Wax dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wentz. That did some damage! Wentz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wax connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Wentz misses. Wax takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Wentz misses with a shot to the body and Wax makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Wax changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wax chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wax with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1# Wax throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wentz on the side of the head. Wentz throws a body shot but no joy. Wentz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2# Wentz is rocked! Wax drops Wentz with a huge uppercut! Wentz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Wax is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Wax! After the big win, Charlie Wax made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1# Kowalevitz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Wax counters with a left to the body. Wax lunges at Kowalevitz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kowalevitz's hand. Nice takedown defense from Wax. No joy for Kowalevitz on that attempt. Kowalevitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kowalevitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wax defends well and Kowalevitz ends up having to push Wax into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Kowalevitz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wax sizes up Kowalevitz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wax thumps Kowalevitz with a low kick. Charlie Wax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A shot to the liver by Wax. Beautiful body shot. Wax dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kowalevitz tries for a takedown but Wax circles away easily and Wax counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kowalevitz's knee momentarily. 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! Wax getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kowalevitz looks up at the clock. Bad move! Wax lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kowalevitz. Wax pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Wax! Charlie Wax 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: Sep 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Laca shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2# Wax is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laca is aware though and is defending well. Laca 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.#SUB2# Laca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wax has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laca has managed to get both his arms back between Wax's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Wax looking for a guillotine here but Laca defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wax pulls Laca in close to his closed guard and prevents Laca from doing any damage or advancing position. Wax avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Laca throwing strikes but missing. Wax is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Laca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wax on the ground. Laca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wax works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2# Wax is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Wax looking for a guillotine here but Laca defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wax seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1# Laca stands up over Wax, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Wax is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Laca working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wax's head. Laca throws a big right hand that misses. Laca has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Laca throwing strikes but missing. Wax bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laca's guard. #REVB##SUB# Laca looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wax passes into side control.
Wax lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Laca down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Laca is not content to let Wax control the position. #T2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Laca is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wax is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB2# Wax looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Wax postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Laca looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wax lands a big elbow. #SUB2# Wax has hold of Laca's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Laca manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wax controlling from the full mount. #SUB2# Wax has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Laca is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Wax! A victorious Charlie Wax 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: Aug 28, 2018 |
#R1# Gutierrez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Gutierrez drops his hands momentarily and Wax takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Wax avoids them all with ease. A shot to the liver by Wax. Beautiful body shot. Gutierrez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Charlie Wax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gutierrez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD# Wax shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Wax controlling the pace. Wax works his way into full mount! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wax content just to control the position here. Gutierrez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB# Gutierrez has left one of his arms exposed and Wax doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Gutierrez screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Wax! Charlie Wax 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: Aug 23, 2018 |
#R1# Wax checks a leg kick nicely. Wax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gutierrez ducks right into an uppercut from Wax. #TD2# Wax looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Wax controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Gutierrez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Wax lands a couple of digs. Wax is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# Wax drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Wax as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gutierrez screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Wax! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Charlie Wax! Our winner, Charlie Wax, 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:
gc184
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1# Wax scores with a decent looking hook. Wax misses with a takedown attempt - Malenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Decent striking displayed by Malenko there. Malenko lands a slapping body shot.
Malenko loads up on a big right hand but Wax slips the punch. Wax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Malenko scores with a body shot.
Wax slips a straight right by Malenko. Wax appears to be looking for a big counter. A low kick from Wax is predictable there and Malenko counters with a stiff right hand. Malenko throws a big shot that misses. Wax is looking to counter the offense by Malenko and move into the clinch. Malenko connects with a body shot that sends Wax's belly button to the back. Wax 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. Malenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wax backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Malenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Malenko wants to take a breather but Wax is having none of it. #T1# Malenko content to control rather than advance. Wax is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malenko's back! Malenko just trying to survive but Wax is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. I really don't envy Malenko right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Malenko just trying to survive but Wax is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Wax keeps control of the position easily here as Malenko tries to buck him off.
Wax tries to get the hooks in deep but Malenko pushed the leg off. #T2# Malenko is really stuck here.
Wax just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Malenko trying to control the hands but Wax breaks the grip. Wax biding his time, controlling Malenko. Malenko rolls, trying to escape but Wax keeps control of the position.
Wax has good solid back control here. #T3# I really don't envy Malenko right now.
I would not like to be Malenko right now.
Wax keeps control of the position as Malenko tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Malenko needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Wax avoiding Malenko 's attempts to control his hands. Malenko rolls, trying to escape but Wax keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Malenko right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Malenko will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Jab, jab by Malenko - just one landing. The fighters circling - Malenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Malenko throws a shot to the body.
Wax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malenko. Wax misses with a low kick as Malenko jumps back. A jab from Malenko finds it's way through Wax's defenses. Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wax moves away. Malenko avoids the head kick by Wax.
A big right from Malenko misses. Malenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wax ducks under a wild hook from Malenko. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wax missing with a left hand there. Malenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It seemed like Malenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wax takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malenko cracks Wax with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wax needs to keep his hands up - Malenko had a free shot at his head there. Wax throws a leg kick but Malenko moved away. Wax misses with a body shot.
#T1##CL# Wax has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wax fails to land. Wax misses with some punches.
Wax tries to break free but Malenko pushes him back against the cage. Malenko lands with a right to the head. Malenko pushes Wax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Malenko can't find room to land a body shot as Wax controls the action.
#BC# Wax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot. Malenko lands with a straight right. Wax didn't see that one coming.#ROC2# Wax is rocked! A jab from Malenko finds it's way through Wax's defenses. Oh Wax is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Malenko digs a good body shot into Wax's ribs. Wax jabbing away but nothing is landing. Malenko misses with a wild body shot. Malenko throws an overhand right that lands on Wax's shoulder, as Wax tries to avoid the shot. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wax.
Wax seems to have got his legs back now. 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 circling - Malenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Malenko takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2# Jab from Malenko. Nice jab there from Malenko. Wax fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Malenko on the side of the head. Malenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Malenko lands with a right hand. Wax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malenko. A big right from Malenko misses. Charlie Wax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A slow jab from Malenko misses its intended target. Wax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Malenko misses with a hook
and Wax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Malenko lunges at Wax with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wax's hand. #TD2# Malenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Charlie Wax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Malenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Wax is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3# Wax is thwarting Malenko's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Malenko looking for submissions off his back. Wax controlling the action here. Malenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wax. Malenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wax is working away from the top position though.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Malenko gets full guard. Malenko controlling Wax's posture. Malenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wax engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Malenko is trying to control the position but Wax postures up. #SU# Wax gets to his feet. Malenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Malenko 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Malenko avoids the body shot from Wax.
Malenko with a body punch. A glancing blow. Malenko 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.
Wax throws a big shot that misses. Wax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malenko. Malenko scores with a jab to the head.
Malenko throws a looping overhand right but Wax ducks down to avoid it. Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Wax tries to clinch but Malenko moves out of range. Nice cross by Malenko. Wax slips under a jab. Wax tries a head kick but it misses.
Wax is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A nice side step and Malenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Wax thows a left - swing and a miss! Wax throws a head kick that misses. Malenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wax. Wax fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Wax has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malenko blocks a body shot from Wax. Malenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Malenko scores with a nice hook to the head. Malenko lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wax. A hook to the body from Wax.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax. Wax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malenko lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but Malenko uses good head movement to avoid it. Malenko misses with a punch to the body.
Charlie Wax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Malenko can't find room to land a body shot as Wax controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax. Ray Malenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Malenko lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wax. Wax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch on the inside from Wax fails to land. Wax misses with a punch to the body.
Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Malenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malenko. Wax gets underhooks to prevent Malenko's takedown attempt.
#TD2# Malenko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wax regains guard.
Malenko wants to control from the top but Wax keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Malenko forces his way into half guard. Wax blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malenko. #T3# Malenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Malenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Malenko tries to pass to full mount but Wax defends it. Malenko is looking to take a break and control but Wax is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wax is looking to improve his position.
Malenko trying to control from half guard but Wax is working away. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Malenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wax is refusing to be controlled, as Malenko sits in half guard. Malenko not landing any meaningful shots this time. Wax is refusing to be controlled, as Malenko sits in half guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Ray Malenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Malenko 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 Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Malenko! After winning the bout, Ray Malenko 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:
UGD 90:Kenway Vs Ajax II
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1# Wax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scrubs moves in looking to clinch but Wax pushes him off.#CL2# Scrubs takes the fight into the clinch. Scrubs scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wax blocks an uppercut.
Wax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wax connects with a nasty looking knee right to Scrubs's face.
Wax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scrubs's elbow. Wax 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. Wax lands with a right to the head. Scrubs has a couple of punches blocked by Wax.
Wax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Scrubs throws a punch but it's blocked by Wax. A head punch on the inside from Scrubs fails to land. Scrubs misses with a hook from the clinch. Scrubs misses with the head strike.
#BC# Wax breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wax cracks Scrubs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Scrubs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wax lands with a kick to the temple. Scrubs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC# Scrubs is rocked! Scrubs 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. Scrubs is still on wobbly legs! Can Wax finish him? Scrubs closes the distance but Wax moves to the side and Wax counters with a left right combination that sends Scrubs crashing to the mat - Wax wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Scrubs out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Wax! Charlie Wax 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:
UGD 84:Curran Vs Dykstra
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1# Wax takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wax closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2# It looks like Alfredo Barbosa has been cut. Wax throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wax.
Nice defenses there by Wax. Wax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wax tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. That kick from Wax tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on. Barbosa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wax. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wax tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range. Wax looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely. Barbosa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wax's calf. Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wax. That did some damage! The fight stays on the outside here - Barbosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wax with a hook. Wax tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it. #T1# Barbosa scores with a jab. Wax acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Wax falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Barbosa thumps Wax with a low kick. Wax slips a jab from Barbosa. Wax swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target. Barbosa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wax is out of range. A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride. Wax lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Barbosa misses and Wax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Barbosa throws a shot to the body.
Wax tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa scores with a nice strike. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wax stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbosa. Wax throws a leg kick that is checked and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wax thinking. #CL# Barbosa gets in close and instigates a clinch. Wax putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barbosa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2# Barbosa blocking some punches.
Wax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barbosa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Wax.
#BC2# Wax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The fight stays on the outside here - Wax looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Barbosa misses with a hook. Wax ducked under it nicely. Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Wax moved out of range. Wax looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Charlie Wax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wax throws a leg kick and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2# Wax closes the distance and clinches. Barbosa is trying to maintain a safe position but Wax gets an underhook and turns Barbosa into the cage. Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Wax lands with a short head shot on the inside. Barbosa is looking to control Wax's arms but Wax gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barbosa has his back to the cage. #T3# Wax connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barbosa's face.
Wax can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wax lands a nice shot to the body. A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land. Wax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wax blocks an uppercut.
Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it. Barbosa stalling in the clinch but Wax improves position. Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wax lands a right hand. Barbosa stalls. I was talking to Barbosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Wax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Wax controls the action.
Wax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Wax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wax scores with a nice hook to the head. Wax tries a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks it.
Nice body punch from Barbosa - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Wax. Barbosa tries to break free but Wax pushes him back against the cage. Wax misses with the head strike.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Wax backwards. Wax lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards. Wax tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Wax back against the cage. Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow. Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wax struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wax backwards. Barbosa lands with a left to the head. #BC2# Wax breaks the clinch.
Barbosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Wax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie Wax will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Barbosa throws the left hand but Wax avoids the punch easily. Barbosa tried to score with a low kick but Wax checks it. Barbosa lands a jab to the nose. Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wax throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL# Barbosa gets in close and instigates a clinch. Wax keeps control of Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Wax avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage. #BC2# Wax breaks the clinch.
Wax misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa. Wax tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wax moves away. Wax is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wax. Wax circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Wax tries to clinch up. Wax just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarbosa. Wax bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards. Wax with a nice cross.#T1# Wax is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Wax closes the distance and pushes Barbosa back into the cage. Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wax takes a shot to the head. #BC2# Wax breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wax. Wax closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2# Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Wax has taken the fight into the clinch. Wax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Barbosa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A hook to the body from Wax.
Barbosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wax has him pressed against the cage. Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land. Wax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Wax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wax connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Wax throws a head kick that misses letting Barbosa counter with a right hand. Wax thumps Barbosa with a low kick. Wax lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively. Barbosa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Wax looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range. Barbosa throws a hook but Wax avoids it easily. Wax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa. Wax tries to move into range but Barbosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Wax takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wax. Wax misses with a looping left.#T3# Wax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wax moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off. Wax slips a straight right by Barbosa. Nice uppercut there from Barbosa. Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
Wax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa. Wax misses with a low kick.
Barbosa throws a jab when Wax was well out of range. Wax misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy. Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A slow jab from Wax misses its intended target. Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Wax takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses. Barbosa blocks a head kick by Wax.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4# Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy. Wax misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Left hook, right uppercut from Wax. Alfredo Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wax is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wax finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa. Wax throws a body shot but no joy. A nice combination there by Wax.
Wax tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing. Barbosa scores with a head kick.
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab. Barbosa looks to land a combination. Wax sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC# Wax is rocked! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice defenses there by Barbosa. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alfredo Barbosa will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Wax's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.#CL2# Wax moves into the clinch. Barbosa is looking to control Wax's arms but Wax gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barbosa has his back to the cage. Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut. Wax is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him? Wax putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barbosa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Wax seems to have recovered his senses. A short right from Wax. Wax blocking some punches.
Wax scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head. A shot in the inside from Wax. Wax tries a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Charlie Wax seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Wax tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wax connects with an inside leg kick.#T1# Wax 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. Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wax.
Wax tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wax tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wax fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wax's hands. Wax looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely. Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wax counters with a right hand to the body. Wax throws a right and a left that Barbosa avoids nicely. Wax throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a flying knee. Nice. Wax takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2# Wax rushes Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Barbosa misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Wax.
Wax pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax. Barbosa lands with a left to the head. Wax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbosa blocks it with crossed arms. Knees to the body from Wax.
Wax working Barbosa over with knees to the body. A shot in the inside from Wax. Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wax blocking some punches.
Barbosa is trying to stall.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Barbosa. Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Wax.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax. #T3# Barbosa tries a body shot but Wax blocks it.
Wax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head. Wax connects with a knee to the head.
Wax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Barbosa lands with a right to the head. #BC2# Wax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A punch lands to the side of Wax 's head but he takes it in his stride. Wax tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away. Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Barbosa moves out of range as Wax strikes. Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wax misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wax lands a nice shot that snaps Barbosa's head back.
#CL2# Wax rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Wax saw that one coming. Barbosa sizes up Wax with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wax is looking to clinch. Barbosa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. No joy there for Wax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Barbosa misses the shot to the body. Wax connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Barbosa takes one to the side of the head.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wax. Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2# Wax instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Charlie Wax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Wax 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Wax! Charlie Wax 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:
UGD 77:Sturm Vs Ajax
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1# Wax throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kinshaw. #CL2# Wax gets a clinch. Kinshaw misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Kinshaw.
Wax tries to land a knee to the head but Kinshaw blocks with his arms.
Kinshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kinshaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kinshaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wax.
Wax tries to work over Kinshaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wax connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kinshaw's face.
A head punch on the inside from Wax fails to land. Wax throws a head punch that misses. We've been informed that Wax 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. Kinshaw lands with a right to the head. Wax blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kinshaw blocks it with crossed arms. Kinshaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Kinshaw blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kinshaw. Kinshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wax backwards. Wax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kinshaw. A head punch on the inside from Kinshaw fails to land. #BC2# Wax breaks the clinch.
Kinshaw looks for the body kick but Wax saw that one coming. Nice uppercut lands for Wax. That snapped Kinshaw's head back.
Kinshaw takes a swing at Wax's ribcage but misses. Kinshaw's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kinshaw duly obliges. Kinshaw lands a jab to the nose. Kinshaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Kinshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Wax takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kinshaw throws a wild body kick that Wax sees coming a mile off. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kinshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wax moves away. Wax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kinshaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2# Wax closes the distance and clinches. Wax's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kinshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# Wax looking to throw knees to the head but Kinshaw is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Kinshaw fails to land. Kinshaw misses with a short punch on the inside. Kinshaw lands a nice shot to the body. Kinshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Wax fails to land. Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kinshaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Wax throws a head punch that misses. Wax has Kinshaw pressed against the cage.
Kinshaw misses with a short punch on the inside. Kinshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. Kinshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kinshaw throws an elbow but misses. Kinshaw lands a right hand. Kinshaw avoiding damage as Wax throws knees to the body.
Wax misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Wax blocks an elbow strike from Kinshaw.
#BC2# Wax manages to break the clinch.
Kinshaw misses with a wild body shot. Wax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kinshaw. Wax scores with a hook. Wax swings for the body but Kinshaw moves out of range.
Wax moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wax gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kinshaw. Kinshaw misses with a straight right. Wax tries to clinch but Kinshaw is having none of it. Kinshaw slips a straight right by Wax. Wax with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kinshaw. Kinshaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Kinshaw cracks Wax with an open hand slap. Wax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Wax. Kinshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wax moves away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kinshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wax was well out of range. Poor timing from Kinshaw. Kinshaw blocks the body kick.
#T4# Wax on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kinshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like Kinshaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Wax throws a head kick but Kinshaw moves out of range.
Wax lands a body shot.
Wax blocks a low kick nicely. Wax goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Kinshaw lunges at Wax with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wax's hand. Kinshaw scores with a one two! Wax had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Kinshaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kinshaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A low kick from Wax misses and Kinshaw counters with a series of strikes. Wax will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC# Wax is rocked! Wax wants to clinch. Wax is still on wobbly legs! Can Kinshaw finish him? The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kinshaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Wax. Wax seems to have recovered his senses. A head kick misses from Kinshaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karter Kinshaw dominated that round. That's time! Kinshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# An inside leg kick lands from Kinshaw. Kinshaw jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kinshaw. Wax wants to land a leg kick but Kinshaw is out of range. Kinshaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Wax walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A slapping leg kick lands for Wax.
Wax bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kinshaw lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wax will feel that in the morning. Kinshaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Wax backs away, Kinshaw returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Kinshaw throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Wax takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A decent looking cross lands there for Kinshaw. Karter Kinshaw is winning the standup battle so far. Kinshaw scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kinshaw 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. Kinshaw connects with a body shot that sends Wax's belly button to the back. A head kick by Kinshaw misses enabling Wax to counter with a crisp jab. Wax slips under a jab from Kinshaw. Wax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinshaw.#T1# Kinshaw scores with a jab to the body. Kinshaw tries to work over Wax's front leg with a kick but Wax checks it. #CL2# Kinshaw gets tackled into the cage by Wax. Wax maintains the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kinshaw. Still in the clinch, Wax scores with a nice short uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax. Kinshaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wax.
Kinshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wax can do to turn this around? Kinshaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Wax avoids the damage to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax. Wax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kinshaw backwards. Wax tries to pull guard but Kinshaw won't allow it.
Kinshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wax blocks the elbow strike.
Kinshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wax throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kinshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wax lands an uppercut.#T2# Wax with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A nice left hand lands by Wax.
Kinshaw working aggressively here.
Kinshaw scores with a shot to the side of Wax's head. Kinshaw throws a head punch that misses. Wax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wax digs a right hand underneath Kinshaw's ribcage. Kinshaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2# Wax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wax throws an overhand right that lands on Kinshaw's shoulder, as Kinshaw tries to avoid the shot. Wax throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kinshaw. A solid leg kick lands there for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw keeps the fight on the outside. Kinshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wax now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Wax slips under a jab. Kinshaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kinshaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wax. Wax swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kinshaw to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Wax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kinshaw lunges at Wax with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wax's hand. Kinshaw throws a lazy right hand but Wax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kinshaw throws a hook but Wax avoids it easily. Kinshaw sets himself, and Wax steps forward looking for the clinch! Kinshaw avoids it this time. Wax on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kinshaw keeps the fight on the outside. Kinshaw thuds his right hand into Wax's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kinshaw lands with a slapping head kick. Crunch! Kinshaw slams his shin into Wax's torso. Kinshaw misses with a combination
enabling Wax to counter with a crisp jab. Kinshaw misses with a body shot
#CL2# and Wax counters by moving into the clinch. Charlie Wax seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kinshaw trying to land knees to the body.
Wax looking to throw knees to the head but Kinshaw is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kinshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wax scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4# Kinshaw lands a good knee to the midsection. Wax won't want to take too many of those. Come on Wax - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kinshaw tries a body shot but Wax blocks it.
Kinshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Wax backwards. Kinshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kinshaw lands with a right to the head. Kinshaw lands an elbow that stopped Wax in his tracks for a moment. A left hand lands to the body for Kinshaw.
Wax throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kinshaw. Wax blocks a body shot from Kinshaw. Kinshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kinshaw lands with a right to the head. A hook to the body from Kinshaw.
Wax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kinshaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karter Kinshaw dominated that second round. 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# The crowd cheers as Kinshaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wax doesn't seem phased though. Kinshaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The fighters circle momentarily. Kinshaw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Wax throws a series of punches but Kinshaw moves out of range. Kinshaw swings for the body but Wax moves out of range.
Wax blocks the body kick.
Kinshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wax lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Wax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wax misses with a double jab
and Kinshaw counters with a thumping low kick. Kinshaw jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kinshaw misses the shot to the body. Kinshaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kinshaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wax doesn't seem bothered though. Wax takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kinshaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kinshaw throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Kinshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinshaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kinshaw tries to land a front kick but Wax steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Jab, jab by Wax - just one landing. Kinshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Kinshaw lands a leg kick that knocks Wax off balance momentarily. Wax loads up on a big right hand but Kinshaw slips the punch. Wax throws a chopping leg kick but Kinshaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kinshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wax was well out of range. Poor timing from Kinshaw. Kinshaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wax cracks Kinshaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Wax tries to clinch up and Kinshaw counters with a lovely shot to the body. Wax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Charlie Wax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Wax doesn't manage to clinch there - Kinshaw circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wax looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A little feinted left hand from Kinshaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kinshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wax. Kinshaw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wax throws a counter combo. Kinshaw throws a sloppy head kick #CL2# and Wax counters by moving into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wax misses with the head strike.
Kinshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kinshaw scores with a hook to the body. Kinshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kinshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kinshaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wax lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Wax takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kinshaw just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wax's brow. Kinshaw lands a left hand.
Kinshaw misses with a short punch on the inside. Wax tries a knee to the head but Kinshaw blocks it.
Wax avoids the elbow strike from Kinshaw, against the cage.
#T3# Wax blocks a body shot from Kinshaw. Wax misses with a hook from the clinch. Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Wax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kinshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wax blocking some punches.
Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinshaw lands a hook to the side of the head. Wax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kinshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wax throws a punch but it's blocked by Kinshaw. Wax tries a knee to the head but Kinshaw blocks it.
Wax blocking some punches.
Kinshaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2# Wax pulls guard effortlessly. Kinshaw throws a strike but Wax rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Wax wants to control from the top but Kinshaw keeps moving. #T4# Kinshaw being controlled here, momentarily. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wax accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Wax with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight! Karter Kinshaw showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kinshaw, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karter Kinshaw!
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Event:
UGD 72:Arnold Vs Perry
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1# Wax shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nice defenses there by Nikitin. Nikitin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wax sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2# Nikitin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Wax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikitin. Nikitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wax wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Nikitin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Nikitin throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nikitin looking to pass the guard. Nikitin trying to control but Wax is working from the bottom. Nikitin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1# Wax has control of Nikitin's left arm, preventing Nikitin from doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Good standup being displayed there by Nikitin as he connects with a hook. Wax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL# Wax closes the distance and clinches. Wax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nikitin presses Wax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nikitin looking to slow down the pace here. Wax connects with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Nikitin.
Wax looking to throw knees to the head but Nikitin is blocking nicely.
Wax scores with a shot to the side of Nikitin's head. #T2# Wax misses with a punch on the inside.
Wax 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. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wax. Wax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nikitin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nikitin misses with a body punch.
Nikitin blocking some punches.
Wax is pressed up against the cage. Nikitin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wax down to the mat. Wax avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wax takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Charlie Wax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Wax darts in and clinches Nikitin up against the cage. Wax creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Wax with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2# Nikitin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Wax wants to control from the top but Nikitin keeps moving. Nikitin wants to sweep here but Wax controlling him for the moment. Wax is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB2# Nikitin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wax can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Nikitin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nikitin holds on and takes a little breather. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Nikitin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Nikitin has his hands on Wax's head, controlling the position. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Nikitin working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Nikitin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wax. Wax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nikitin now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Nikitin misses the shot to the body. No joy there for Nikitin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wax doesn't manage to clinch there - Nikitin circles away.
Wax avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL# Wax drives through and clinches with Nikitin against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Nikitin.
Wax lands on the inside with an uppercut. 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 Charlie Wax will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Nikitin lands with a straight right. Wax didn't see that one coming. Wax tries to close the distance and clinch but Nikitin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nikitin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikitin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wax was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikitin. Wax fails in his attempt to clinch. Nikitin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nikitin throws a lazy right hand but Wax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nikitin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikitin swings for the body but Wax moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Wax. Decent striking displayed by Wax there. Wax tries to clinch but Nikitin is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nikitin thows a left - swing and a miss! Nikitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikitin throws a series of punches but Wax moves out of range. Nikitin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wax fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikitin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1# Wax stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wax throws a wild body kick that Nikitin sees coming a mile off. Nice body kick from Wax. Wax looks to land a combination but Nikitin avoids it well. Sloppy strikes from Wax. Those never looked like landing. Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Wax throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Wax looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikitin is just out of range. Wax pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nikitin is out of range and Wax settles back down. Nikitin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nikitin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wax manages to avoid it. An inside leg kick lands from Wax. Nikitin throws a body shot but no joy. Wax's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikitin under the eye. Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nikitin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2# Nikitin dives in and scores a takedown into Wax's guard.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nikitin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Wax is pulling down on Nikitin's head to control his posture. Nikitin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wax is keeping the position for now. Wax is adopting a defensive guard. Nikitin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wax works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Nikitin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wax's guard. #T3# Nikitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wax keeps working. Nikitin slows the pace down in half guard. Wax wants to control but Nikitin is keeping busy.
Alexandr Nikitin has got the better of the ground game so far. Wax wants to improve his position but Nikitin is controlling well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nikitin is looking to advance position but Wax won't allow it. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Nikitin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Wax is looking to clinch but Nikitin is avoiding it.
Nikitin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nikitin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wax circles away quickly and effectively. Wax throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nikitin. A nice side step and Nikitin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Nikitin staying out of range there. A shot to the liver by Nikitin. Beautiful body shot. Wax is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Nikitin takes one on the button. Nikitin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wax defends well and Nikitin ends up having to push Wax into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Wax takes a body punch but keeps moving. Wax darts in trying to clinch and Nikitin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charlie Wax will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Nikitin works the jab nicely. Wax checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nikitin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL# Wax has closed the distance and engaged Nikitin in a clinch.
Wax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wax lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nikitin stalls. Wax trying to land knees to the body.
Wax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nikitin blocks it with crossed arms. Wax blocks a body shot from Nikitin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wax stalling in the clinch but Nikitin improves position. Wax misses with the head strike.
Nikitin blocking some punches.
Wax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikitin backwards. Nikitin trying to stall but Wax improves his position.
#TD2# Nikitin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nikitin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1# Wax 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. Nikitin looking for a sweep. Not yet Nikitin, not yet. Wax 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. Wax looking to pass the guard. Nikitin has Wax pulled in close to control his posture. Wax is stalling in the full guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Nikitin working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Wax throws a series of strikes that have Nikitin backpedaling.
Wax misses with a straight right. Nikitin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nikitin there as he acknowledges the shot. Nikitin takes one to the side of the head.
Nikitin scores with a leg kick.
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nikitin walks into a jab. Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nikitin lands with a shot to the body. Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# Nikitin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Nikitin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nikitin throws a body punch but Wax moves out of range. Wax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away. Nikitin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wax manages to avoid it. Wax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A nice side step and Nikitin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Nikitin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wax rather than just go for the knockout. Nikitin scores with a nice body kick.
Charlie Wax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nikitin misses with a straight left. No luck with that takedown attempt from Nikitin. Nikitin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nikitin takes one on the button. Wax connects with a looping right hand.
#CL# Wax closes the distance and clinches. Nikitin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wax just stands there and leans against the cage. Charlie Wax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin.#T4# A battle for position here, against the cage. Nikitin throws a head punch that misses. Wax letting Nikitin take a breather here. Nikitin tries to pull guard but Wax forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Nikitin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikitin misses with a punch to the body.
Nikitin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikitin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wax seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nikitin can turn it around. This has been an exciting period of action! A bit of stalling here from Nikitin.
And that's the end of the fight! Charlie Wax showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wax, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Wax! Charlie Wax 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:
UGD 67:Sturm Vs Kinshaw
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Wax as Neadue shoots in. As Neadue tries to get set, Wax tries to push him back and clinch up but Neadue manages to avoid the attempt. Wax lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Wax. That snapped Neadue's head back.
#TD2# Neadue closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wax quickly recovers to half guard.#ES# Wax has one foot on Neadue's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Wax scores with a punch to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Neadue on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Neadue misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Wax moves into the clinch. Wax lands a good knee to the midsection. Neadue won't want to take too many of those. Wax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neadue's elbow. A short right from Wax on the inside. Wax lands a shoulder strike. Neadue takes a knee right on the jaw!
Neadue takes a knee to the side of the body. Wax 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. Neadue is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Charlie Wax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Neadue. A shot in the inside from Wax. Wax misses with a punch to the body.
Neadue is trying to drag Wax to the mat but Wax just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1# Neadue wants a takedown.
Neadue is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wax gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC# Wax breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Wax rushes Neadue and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Neadue has Wax pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wax manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Wax tries a body shot but Neadue blocks it.
Wax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wax - that landed with a thud.
Wax is pressed up against the cage. Neadue has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wax down to the mat. Wax avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Wax blocks a jab. Wax is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Neadue. Wax works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL# Wax pushes Neadue up against the cage in a clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wax. #BC# Wax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Wax takes the fight into the clinch. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Knees in the clinch landing for Wax.
Wax is pressed up against the cage. Neadue has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wax down to the mat. Wax avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Neadue misses with an uppercut. #CL# Wax pushes Neadue up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Wax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Wax has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wax lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Neadue goes for a takedown attempt but Wax pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Wax closes the distance and clinches. A short body shot lands from Wax as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Wax. Neadue is working for takedown but Wax is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC# Wax breaks the clinch.
Wax lands a nice hook to Neadue's body. Neadue takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3# A combination from Neadue does no damage. Wax tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Neadue manages to circle out of the way.#TD# Wax shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Neadue is trying to defend but Wax finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Neadue actively working from the bottom here. Neadue looks winded! Wax controlling the action here. Wax wants to stand but Neadue has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Well, if Wax is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Neadue is controlling Wax's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4# Wax controlling the action here. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Neadue wants to get back to full guard. Wax sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neadue defending well though. Wax is taking a breather. Neadue 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.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Wax ducks down and throws a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Wax dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL# Wax closes the distance and clinches. Neadue has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wax is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Wax lands a body punch. Neadue is working for takedown but Wax is calmly controlling the position for now. Neadue wants a takedown.
Charlie Wax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Neadue.#BC# Wax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wax darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL# Wax gets in close and instigates a clinch. Neadue looking for a takedown. Wax gets through Neadue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Wax - that landed with a thud.
Neadue is working for takedown but Wax is calmly controlling the position for now. We've been informed that Neadue has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wax lands a right hand. Neadue is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wax is defending well. Neadue is breathing heavily. Wax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC# Wax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Neadue gets tackled into the cage by Wax. Wax maintains the clinch. #T1# Wax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Wax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wax works on Neadue's body with a couple of short punches. Wax with a knee to the head.
Wax scores with a nice hook to the head. Wax is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Nice body punch from Wax - that landed with a thud.
Wax lands on the inside with an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Wax scores with a nice short uppercut. Neadue has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wax avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Wax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wax lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action! Neadue takes a shot to the head. #ROC# Neadue is rocked! A knee to the head by Wax.
Neadue is still on wobbly legs! Can Wax finish him? Wax jerks Neadue's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Neadue drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Wax goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Wax because Neadue 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 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Charlie Wax! Charlie Wax 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:
UGD 61:Palmer Vs Usyk
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1# Torhammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wax. Torhammer slips under a jab from Wax. Torhammer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Factory in the buildup to the fight. Wax throws a body shot but no joy. Wax staying out of range there. Wax takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wax looks to land a combination but Torhammer avoids it well. Torhammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wax has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Torhammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Torhammer throws a jab when Wax was well out of range. Wax throws out a powerful jab. Torhammer jabs Wax right on the nose. Wax blinks but takes it well. Torhammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Torhammer 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. Both fighters circling a little - Torhammer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wax slips under a jab from Torhammer. Henrik Torhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wax throws a head kick but Torhammer moves out of range.
Torhammer lands a glancing blow to the side of Wax's head. Wax stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torhammer. Wax fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torhammer is out of range. #T1# Wax avoids the body shot from Torhammer.
Crunch! Torhammer slams his shin into Wax's torso.#CL2# Torhammer gets tackled into the cage by Wax. Wax maintains the clinch. Torhammer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wax up against the cage. Wax unloads a knee to the mid-section. A head punch blocked on the inside by Torhammer. Torhammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Wax. Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wax lands a hook that snaps the head of Torhammer backwards. Wax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torhammer presses Wax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Torhammer lands with a short shot to the head. Wax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Torhammer is trying to stall.
Wax lands a body punch. Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but Torhammer uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Torhammer working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wax misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Torhammer.
Torhammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torhammer tries to work over Wax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wax landing knees to the head.
Wax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wax missing with knees to the body.
Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Torhammer misses with a hook from the clinch. Wax pushes Torhammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Torhammer tries to work over Wax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Wax with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2# It looks like Henrik Torhammer has been cut. A short body shot lands from Torhammer as the two fighters clinch.
Wax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torhammer misses with a body punch.
Torhammer tries a body shot but Wax blocks it.
#T3# Wax tries a body shot but Torhammer blocks it.
Torhammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torhammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wax walks away with a smile on his face. Torhammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Nice shot lands for Wax. That kick from Torhammer tenderised Wax's leg. Wax is trying to keep his angry face on. Torhammer misses with a body shot
and Wax counters with a left to the body. Nice defenses there by Wax. Torhammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torhammer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wax just manages to avoid it. Torhammer scores with a decent looking hook. Torhammer misses the jab. Wax throws out a leg kick but Torhammer moves out of range and Wax only half commits. Torhammer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Torhammer throws a nice inside leg kick. Torhammer misses with a body shot.
Torhammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Torhammer scores with a nice strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from Torhammer. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4# Wax tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torhammer swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wax lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Torhammer lands a front kick. Torhammer throws an off balance right hand
and Wax counters with a stiff right hand. Wax throws a big shot that misses. Wax moves in looking to clinch but Torhammer pushes him off. Torhammer moves out of range of the strikes. Torhammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torhammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Torhammer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Wax moves into range and connects with a jab. Torhammer throws a leg kick but Wax checks it. Wax is looking for the big counter here. Wax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wax looks to land a combination. Torhammer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2# Wax closes the distance and pushes Torhammer back into the cage. Wax misses with the head strike.
Torhammer tries a body shot but Wax blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torhammer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie Wax will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Henrik Torhammer's cut. That's time! Torhammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Wax moves forwards but Torhammer connects with a nice, crisp jab. The fighters circling - Torhammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Torhammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Torhammer thows a body kick. Wax tries to catch it but that hurt him. Torhammer tries a low kick but Wax avoids it.#CL2# Wax moves into the clinch. A body shot lands from Torhammer.
#BC2# Wax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Torhammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wax throws a solid leg kick but Torhammer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wax. Wax misses with the combination.
It appears Torhammer was looking to counter with a kick there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wax moves away from the strike by Torhammer. Wax tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torhammer paws at him with a jab and circles away. Henrik Torhammer is winning the standup battle so far. Wax throws a leg kick that misses. Torhammer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wax takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wax checks a leg kick nicely. Wax steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Torhammer. Wax tries to clinch up and Wax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC# Wax is rocked!#T1##CL2# Wax moves into the clinch. Torhammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow. Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Torhammer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wax or not. Torhammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torhammer working aggressively here.
Torhammer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Torhammer blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Torhammer.
Wax looking to throw knees to the head but Torhammer is blocking nicely.
Torhammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torhammer can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Wax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torhammer misses with a head kick.
Wax's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torhammer under the eye.#T2# Torhammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Torhammer swings for the body but Wax moves out of range.
Torhammer misses with a low kick as Wax jumps back. Torhammer scores with the left hand. Wax knows he should have avoided that one. Torhammer lands with a shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Torhammer tries to land a front kick but Wax steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wax tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torhammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wax thows a leg kick but Torhammer checks it and Torhammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wax walks into a left hand. Wax tries to close the distance and clinch but Torhammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Torhammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Wax throws a jab when Torhammer was well out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Torhammer misses the target. Wax swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torhammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Torhammer throws a leg kick #CL2# and Wax moves into the clinch. Torhammer lands with a light punch inside. Torhammer lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wax is still on wobbly legs! Can Torhammer finish him? Torhammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3##BC# Torhammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wax connects with the punch. Wax seems to have recovered his senses. Wax lands with an overhand left. Wax tries to clinch but Torhammer moves out of range. Torhammer throwing a counter right hand but Wax manages to avoid it. Wax delivers a nice body kick. A punch lands to the side of Wax 's head but he takes it in his stride. Wax walks into a straight right hand from Torhammer. Wax takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wax throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torhammer. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Torhammer! Wax is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrik Torhammer! After winning the bout, Henrik Torhammer 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:
UGD 57:Sakamoto Vs Sturm
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1# Bougoumou defending well as Wax loads up on a big left hand. Bougoumou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bougoumou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Wax wants to clinch up but Bougoumou keeps it at a distance. Wax has been working on his boxing with his coaches at logans fight team in the buildup to the fight. Wax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bougoumou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bougoumou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wax.
Bougoumou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bougoumou fails to land the takedown. Bougoumou cracks Wax with a good jab. Bougoumou looks to land a combination but Wax avoids it well. Wax is looking to counter with a body kick. Wax dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bougoumou. That did some damage! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2# Bougoumou gets the takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bougoumou with the ground and pound but Wax regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2# Bougoumou wants to work for an arm triangle but Wax is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1# Wax makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wax. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bougoumou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bougoumou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bougoumou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wax swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bougoumou throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bougoumou trying to control but Wax is working from the bottom. Bougoumou throws a strike but Wax rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Wax 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. #T2# Bougoumou keeping moving, preventing Wax from controlling successfully. Wax controlling from the top position. #SUB2# Bougoumou working for a triangle but Wax defends it easily.
Bougoumou told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Bougoumou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wax wants to control from the top but Bougoumou keeps moving. #T3# Wax tries to stand but Bougoumou is controlling from the bottom. Bougoumou tries to land a sweep but no joy. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Wax controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Bougoumou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bougoumou lands a nice hook to Wax's body. Wax takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Good shot there by Wax. Bougoumou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL# Bougoumou tries to keep at a distance but Wax has taken the fight into the clinch. Wax with a knee to the head.
Bougoumou has Wax pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wax manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Charlie Wax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ouje Bougoumou. Wax working Bougoumou over with knees to the body.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Bougoumou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wax trying to land knees to the body.
Wax lands with a light punch inside. Bougoumou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wax tries to land a knee to the head but Bougoumou blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wax. #BC2# Bougoumou breaks from the clinch.
Bougoumou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wax swivels and escapes. Wax throws a quick counter head kick but Bougoumou was just out of range. Wax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bougoumou's sensitive parts. Nice cross by Wax. Sloppy strikes from Bougoumou. Those never looked like landing. Bougoumou throws a right hand that misses
and Wax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wax throws a big shot that misses. Wax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bougoumou. A solid leg kick lands there for Wax.
Wax on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ouje Bougoumou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wax moves in looking to clinch but Bougoumou pushes him off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Wax dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Bougoumou has a takedown stuffed.#TD2# Bougoumou shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wax's guard. Bougoumou preventing the sweep. Bougoumou trying to control but Wax is working from the bottom. Bougoumou throws a big right hand that misses. Bougoumou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wax's head. Bougoumou throws a big elbow that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wax looking to control.
Bougoumou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Wax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bougoumou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bougoumou throws an elbow that misses. Wax uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bougoumou's guard. Nice move by Wax!#REVR##T1# Bougoumou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Bougoumou is looking for a triangle but Wax pushes his legs off easily.
Wax not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Wax continues to stall. Wax wanted to stand there but Bougoumou had control of the position. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bougoumou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wax's guard. #REVB# Bougoumou wants to control from the top but Wax keeps moving. Wax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bougoumou. Bougoumou won't allow Wax to sweep him here. Wax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bougoumou throwing strikes but missing. Wax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bougoumou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bougoumou won't allow Wax to sweep him here. #T3# Bougoumou advances to half guard. Bougoumou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wax defending well though. Bougoumou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Bougoumou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2# Bougoumou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bougoumou is just content to waste time from the top position. Wax takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Wax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bougoumou. Wax keeping moving, preventing Bougoumou from controlling successfully. Bougoumou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4# Bougoumou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bougoumou is looking to work some ground and pound but Wax has wrist control. Bougoumou postures up in Wax's guard and throws a big left but Wax blocks it. Bougoumou works over Wax with some ground and pound from guard. Bougoumou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bougoumou lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bougoumou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Wax wants to sweep here but Bougoumou controlling him for the moment. Bougoumou postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bougoumou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bougoumou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ouje Bougoumou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Bougoumou misses with a series of wild punches.
Bougoumou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wax sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ouje Bougoumou seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wax takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wax tries to clinch up. Wax slips a straight right by Bougoumou. Wax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bougoumou. Bougoumou looks for a takedown but Wax sprawls well. Wax is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bougoumou. Wax throws a lazy right hand but Bougoumou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wax throws out a powerful jab. Wax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bougoumou lands a right hook to the body.
Bougoumou misses with a double jab.
Jab from Bougoumou.#CL# Bougoumou gets tackled into the cage by Wax. Wax maintains the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Bougoumou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Bougoumou closes the distance and clinches up with Wax, looking for a takedown. Bougoumou pushes Wax against the cage but Wax circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Wax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bougoumou has time to react. Bougoumou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Charlie Wax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wax avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bougoumou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wax lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Wax lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Ouje Bougoumou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bougoumou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Charlie Wax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ouje Bougoumou. Bougoumou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wax is looking to counter the offense by Bougoumou and move into the clinch. Wax tries to clinch but Bougoumou moves out of range. Wax tries to clinch up. Bougoumou throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bougoumou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wax's waist but Wax gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bougoumou off to one side. Bougoumou throws a hook to the side of Wax's head but Wax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2# Wax takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bougoumou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Wax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bougoumou looks to score with a jab to the body but Wax is just out of range. Wax seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Wax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bougoumou. Wax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bougoumou.#TD2# Bougoumou looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wax!#SUB2# Bougoumou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bougoumou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Wax is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bougoumou's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Bougoumou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wax's head. #T3# Bougoumou throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wax to regain full guard. Wax trying to keep a closed guard but Bougoumou is proving a slippery customer.
Wax is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Bougoumou is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Bougoumou looking for submissions off his back. Well, if Wax is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4# More hug and hope from Wax. Ouje Bougoumou has got the better of the ground game so far. Wax prevents Bougoumou from improving his position. Wax trying to control from half guard but Bougoumou is working away.
And that's the end of the fight! Charlie Wax showed his dominance in that final round. I think Wax has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Wax! Charlie Wax spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
UGD 54:Escobarre Vs Zaire
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1# Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wax is looking to clinch. Wax wants to clinch. It looked like Gallagher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wax. Wax is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
Wax takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Gallagher takes a swing at Wax's ribcage but misses. Gallagher 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. Wax lands a jab. Wax wants to clinch up but Gallagher keeps it at a distance. Gallagher misses with a leg kick. Gallagher swats away the attempt to clinch by Wax. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gallagher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Wax thows a left - swing and a miss! Gallagher throwing a counter right hand but Wax manages to avoid it. Wax throws a jab but it's blocked by Gallagher. Wax misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming. A swing and a miss from Gallagher.#T1# Gallagher circles away from the clinch attempt and Gallagher counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wax throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot. Gallagher throws a head kick that Wax semi-blocks.
Wax takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gallagher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wax momentarily.
Wax tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallagher swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Wax forces Gallagher back against the cage and clinches. Gallagher tries to work over Wax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gallagher scores with a nice hook to the head. Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow. Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Wax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher. Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Gallagher blocking some punches.
Wax managing to block the knees to the body from Gallagher.
#T2# A quick uppercut on the inside from Wax. #BC2# Wax manages to break the clinch.
Gallagher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Wax scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A big right from Gallagher misses. Gallagher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Wax bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2# Wax gets in close and instigates a clinch. Wax pushes Gallagher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wax tries to work over Gallagher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gallagher. #BC2# Wax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wax manages to avoid it. Gallagher lands with a shot to the body. Wax takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gallagher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wax pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3##CL2# Wax instigates a clinch. Wax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gallagher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wax is trying to push Gallagher away but Gallagher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Wax struggles to land a body shot inside as Gallagher controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gallagher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. Gallagher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2# Wax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wax on the wrong end of a nice hook. Gallagher throws a hook but Wax avoids it easily. Wax digs a good body shot into Gallagher's ribs. Gallagher connects with a body shot. Wax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Gallagher misses with a straight right. Wax tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallagher paws at him with a jab and circles away. A quick step to the side and Gallagher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Gallagher. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet. Wax takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Wax doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2# It looks like Philip Gallagher has been cut. Gallagher throws a looping overhand right but Wax ducks down to avoid it. Wax tries to close the distance and clinch but Gallagher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gallagher moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gallagher lands with a cross. Gallagher lands with a straight right. Wax didn't see that one coming. Wax checks the leg kick. Gallagher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wax to score with a decent uppercut. Gallagher thuds a left hand into Wax's body. Gallagher misses the shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gallagher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Wax. Wax is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gallagher. Gallagher circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Gallagher dominated that round. The cut man is working on Philip Gallagher's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Wax misses with a hook. Wax moves out of range of the strikes. Philip Gallagher is winning the standup battle so far. Wax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher lands a jab. Gallagher keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Wax fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gallagher, pushing him back against the cage. Wax scores with a shoulder strike. Wax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gallagher blocks it with crossed arms. Wax blocks an uppercut.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wax blocks it with crossed arms. Wax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wax lands a left hand.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gallagher tries to land knees in the clinch but Wax avoids the damage to the body. Gallagher misses with the head strike.
Wax working aggressively here.
Wax lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gallagher or not. Wax cracks Gallagher with a nice body shot. Wax lands a knee to the head.
Charlie Wax seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1# Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards. Gallagher missing with knees to the body.
Wax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wax crunches a lovely knee into Gallagher's ribcage. A short uppercut from Gallagher. Gallagher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wax misses with some punches.
Wax working aggressively here.
Wax misses with a punch on the inside.
Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but Wax blocks it.
Wax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gallagher gets through Wax's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wax tries a knee to the head but Gallagher blocks it.
Wax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. Gallagher prevents a body shot from Wax. #T2# Wax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallagher missing with knees to the body.
Gallagher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wax blocking some punches.
Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gallagher misses with some punches.
Gallagher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher prevents Wax from breaking the clinch. Gallagher missing with knees to the body.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher lands a good knee to the midsection. Wax won't want to take too many of those. Wax crunches a lovely knee into Gallagher's ribcage. Gallagher misses with some punches.
Wax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallaghers head. Gallagher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wax has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gallagher looking to throw knees to the head but Wax is blocking nicely.
Wax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Wax blocks a body shot from Gallagher. Wax avoiding damage as Gallagher throws knees to the body.
Wax lands a nice uppercut. Wax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wax. Wax connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gallagher's face.
Wax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gallagher.
Wax tries a knee to the head but Gallagher blocks it.
Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wax throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallagher. A right hook to the body lands for Gallagher.
#BC2# Wax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gallagher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Wax tries to counter with a clinch but Gallagher shakes him off and moves away. Gallagher digs a good body shot into Wax's ribs. Wax takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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! Wax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4# Wax throws out a powerful jab. Gallagher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Wax misses the target. Wax throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wax tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallagher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gallagher dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wax might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A cross from Wax lands. Gallagher tried to score with a low kick but Wax checks it. A looping hook to the body misses from Gallagher. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet. Wax doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallagher circles away.
A jab from Gallagher misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gallagher slips a jab from Wax. Gallagher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Gallagher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wax tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallagher paws at him with a jab and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie Wax will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Philip Gallagher's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Gallagher 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. Wax moves in looking to clinch but Gallagher pushes him off. Gallagher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gallagher. Gallagher obviously looking to wear him down.
Wax tries to close the distance and clinch but Gallagher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wax connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wax moves away. Gallagher tries to bum rush Wax with a series of wild strikes but Wax uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sloppy strikes from Gallagher. Those never looked like landing. Gallagher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wax is out of range and Gallagher settles back down. Wax misses with a hook. Gallagher ducked under it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gallagher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wax. Nice shot by Wax. Gallagher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Wax tries to clinch but Gallagher moves out of range. Wax stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gallagher. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Left hook, right uppercut from Gallagher. #T1# Wax throws a lazy right hand but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gallagher swats away the attempt to clinch by Wax. Gallagher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wax sees it coming and avoids it easily. Good work by Wax as he checks the leg kick. Wax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gallagher counters with a left to the body. Wax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gallagher scores with a nice right hand.
Wax tries to clinch up. Gallagher loads up on a big right hand but Wax slips the punch. Wax misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gallagher's corner calls for a 1-2. Gallagher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Gallagher misses with a hook. Wax ducked under it nicely. Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gallagher cracks the inside of Wax's front leg. #T2# Wax checks a low kick from Gallagher. Gallagher misses with a head kick.
Wax tries to bum rush Gallagher with a series of wild strikes but Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wax darts in and out, connecting with 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! A chopping leg kick lands by Wax. Gallagher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for Gallagher. Wax throws a lazy right hand but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2# Wax clinches up against the cage. Wax lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wax blocks it with crossed arms. Knees in the clinch landing for Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a knee to the head. Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Wax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Wax moves into the clinch. Wax looking to throw knees to the head but Gallagher is blocking nicely.
Gallagher tries a body shot but Wax blocks it.
Wax blocks a body shot from Gallagher. Gallagher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards. Wax landing knees to the head.
Wax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wax avoiding damage as Gallagher throws knees to the body.
Wax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallagher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but Wax blocks with his arms.
Wax lands a shoulder strike. A hook to the body from Wax.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wax misses with a knee strike.
#T4# Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gallagher lands a body punch in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gallagher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2# Wax manages to break the clinch.
Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Gallagher. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Gallagher tries to keep at a distance but Wax has taken the fight into the clinch. Gallagher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wax scores with a shoulder strike. A left hand lands to the body for Wax.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wax lands with a light punch inside. Gallagher crunches a lovely knee into Wax's ribcage. Wax throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wax cracks Gallagher with a nice body shot.
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 Philip Gallagher. I think Gallagher has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Gallagher! Philip Gallagher made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellbent in his post fight interview.
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Event:
UGD 51:Wayne Vs Man
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1# Kinshaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kinshaw, right into the meat.
Wax wants to clinch up but Kinshaw keeps it at a distance. Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kinshaw misses the target. Wax on the wrong end of a nice hook. A big left from Kinshaw misses. #CL2# Wax rushes Kinshaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kinshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kinshaw misses with a body punch.
Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wax pushes Kinshaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kinshaw lands a shoulder strike. Kinshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kinshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kinshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kinshaw cracks Wax with a nice body shot. Kinshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Kinshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Kinshaw. A head punch on the inside from Kinshaw fails to land. #T1# Kinshaw gets through Wax's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kinshaw works on Wax's body with a couple of short punches. Kinshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Wax controls his hands.
Kinshaw prevents a body shot from Wax. Wax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kinshaw lands with a short shot to the head. Wax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A head punch on the inside from Kinshaw fails to land. Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Kinshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nice body punch from Wax. Wax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kinshaw backwards. Kinshaw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wax blocks it with crossed arms. Kinshaw trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kinshaw. Wax misses with a body punch.
Wax blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kinshaw fails to land. Kinshaw stops a takedown attempt from Wax.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but Kinshaw uses good head movement to avoid it. Kinshaw throws a head punch that misses. A short left from Kinshaw. Kinshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Wax.
Wax misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kinshaw. Wax pushes Kinshaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kinshaw lands an uppercut. Kinshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wax. Wax gets through Kinshaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kinshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Wax.
Wax blocks an uppercut.
Kinshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kinshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Wax. Kinshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. Wax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# A body shot lands from Wax.
Wax managing to block the knees to the body from Kinshaw.
Nice body punch from Kinshaw. Kinshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Wax controls his hands.
Wax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wax blocks an uppercut.
Kinshaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kinshaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wax avoids it. Kinshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Kinshaw pushes Wax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Wax. Wax misses with the head strike.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax. Kinshaw working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Kinshaw.
Wax blocking some punches.
#T4# Wax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kinshaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Wax avoids the damage to the body. Wax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kinshaw lands a right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A short uppercut from Wax. A head punch on the inside from Kinshaw fails to land. Kinshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Kinshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw. Wax lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kinshaw or not. Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Kinshaw.
Wax blocks an uppercut.
Kinshaw working aggressively here.
Wax misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wax misses with a punch on the inside.
Wax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kinshaw backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw. Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karter Kinshaw dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kinshaw throws a nice looking combination but Wax bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kinshaw looks to land a body kick but Wax moved away. Kinshaw misses with a looping right. Wax throws a lazy right hand but Kinshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kinshaw throws a body punch but Wax moves out of range. Kinshaw clobbers Wax with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wax moves out of range as Kinshaw strikes. Kinshaw throws out a leg kick but Wax moves out of range and Kinshaw only half commits. Kinshaw tries to clinch there but Wax circles away.
A good leg kick by Kinshaw. Kinshaw throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wax connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kinshaw. Kinshaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wax tries to clinch but Kinshaw is having none of it. Kinshaw moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kinshaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kinshaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wax to score with a decent uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kinshaw thuds his right hand into Wax's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wax scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kinshaw doesn't seem bothered though. #T1##CL2# Wax takes the fight into the clinch. Wax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wax lands a hook to the side of the head. Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kinshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wax can do to turn this around? A short right from Wax. Wax misses with a punch on the inside.
Kinshaw lands a right hand. Kinshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Wax controls his hands.
Kinshaw lands an uppercut. Wax blocking some punches.
Wax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kinshaw working aggressively here.
Kinshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kinshaw tries a body shot but Wax blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kinshaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wax backwards. Wax tries to work over Kinshaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Karter Kinshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2# Wax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wax. Wax misses with the head strike.
Kinshaw misses with some punches.
Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Kinshaw.
Wax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kinshaw throws a head punch that misses. Kinshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Wax.
Wax scores with a shot to the side of Kinshaw's head. Kinshaw blocking some punches.
Wax lands a hook to the side of the head. Wax blocking some punches.
Kinshaw working aggressively here.
Kinshaw working aggressively here.
Kinshaw blocks a body shot from Wax. Wax misses with a hook from the clinch. Wax misses with some punches.
Kinshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Wax controls the action.
Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Kinshaw.
#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw. Kinshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wax misses with a punch to the body.
Kinshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kinshaw digs a right hand into Wax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wax's gas tank. Kinshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Wax.
Kinshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wax or not. Kinshaw throws an elbow that misses.
Kinshaw misses with some punches.
Kinshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kinshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Wax - that landed with a thud.
Kinshaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Wax lands a nice shot to the body. Wax throws a punch but it's blocked by Kinshaw. Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Kinshaw.
Wax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A head punch on the inside from Wax fails to land. Kinshaw lands a shoulder strike. #T4# Kinshaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wax backwards. Wax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kinshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. Kinshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kinshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch on the inside from Kinshaw fails to land. Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kinshaw. Wax blocks an uppercut.
Wax pushes Kinshaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kinshaw tries a body shot but Wax blocks it.
Wax prevents a body shot from Kinshaw. Wax avoiding damage as Kinshaw throws knees to the body.
Wax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kinshaw misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karter Kinshaw dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Kinshaw misses with a straight right. Wax tries to clinch but Kinshaw moves out of range. Wax is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Wax rushes Kinshaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kinshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Wax.
Kinshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wax blocking some punches.
Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw looking to throw knees to the head but Wax is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wax gets through Kinshaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kinshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Wax.
Kinshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow. Wax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kinshaw blocking some punches.
Kinshaw blocking some punches.
Wax tries to work over Kinshaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Wax avoiding damage as Kinshaw throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wax. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kinshaw. Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kinshaw throws a head punch that misses. Kinshaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Wax tries a body shot but Kinshaw blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kinshaw. Kinshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kinshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. Kinshaw misses with a body punch.
Wax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw. Kinshaw lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kinshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short left from Wax. A head punch on the inside from Kinshaw fails to land. Wax misses with a punch on the inside.
Charlie Wax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A right hand to the body from Wax.
Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Kinshaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but Kinshaw uses good head movement to avoid it. Wax prevents a body shot from Kinshaw. Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Kinshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kinshaw tries a body shot but Wax blocks it.
Kinshaw looks to throw an elbow but misses. Wax scores with a shot to the side of Kinshaw's head. Kinshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but Kinshaw uses good head movement to avoid it. Kinshaw throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kinshaw lands a shot to the body. Wax misses with a short punch on the inside. Kinshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Wax.
#T3# Wax blocking some punches.
Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Wax controls the action.
Wax blocking some punches.
Wax misses with a short punch on the inside. Wax misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kinshaw. Wax misses with the head strike.
Wax blocks an elbow strike. Wax avoiding damage as Kinshaw throws knees to the body.
Wax lands with a right to the head. Kinshaw prevents a body shot from Wax. Kinshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. Kinshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Wax. Kinshaw tries to work over Wax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kinshaw backwards. A head punch on the inside from Kinshaw fails to land. Wax digs a right hand underneath Kinshaw's ribcage. Kinshaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4# Kinshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Wax controls the action.
A short left from Wax. Kinshaw lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Wax misses with some punches.
Kinshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Wax. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kinshaw throws an elbow but it misses.
Wax misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw tries to work over Wax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wax lands with a light punch inside. Kinshaw blocks an uppercut.
Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Kinshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kinshaw. Kinshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wax tries to work over Kinshaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wax tries to work over Kinshaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wax misses with some punches.
Wax tries to work over Kinshaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Wax.
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 Karter Kinshaw. Well Kinshaw 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karter Kinshaw!
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Event:
UGD 48:Hart Vs Gallagher II
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1# Wax ducks under a wild hook from Sturm.#CL2# Wax closes the distance and pushes Sturm back into the cage. A short left from Wax. Wax prevents a body shot from Sturm. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sturm. Wax tries to work over Sturm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sturm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sturm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Sturm's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Wax misses with a punch on the inside.
Sturm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Wax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturm misses with a hook from the clinch. Wax prevents a body shot from Sturm. Wax lands a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wax throws a punch but it's blocked by Sturm. Wax misses with a body punch.
Wax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Wax.
Sturm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wax misses with some punches.
Wax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# Sturm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wax. Wax misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Sturm breaks the clinch.
Sturm scores with a jab to the jaw. Sturm dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Felix Sturm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sturm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wax. Sturm looks to land a left hand but Wax moved out of range nicely. Sturm sets himself, and Wax steps forward looking for the clinch! Sturm avoids it this time.#CL2# Wax forces Sturm back against the cage and clinches. Wax scores with a nice hook to the head. Wax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sturm's elbow. Wax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sturm's elbow. Sturm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sturm works on Wax's body with a couple of short punches. Wax misses with some punches.
Sturm lands with a left to the head. Wax tries a body shot but Sturm blocks it.
Wax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sturm backwards. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sturm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wax. Wax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sturm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wax struggles to land a body shot inside as Sturm controls his hands.
Wax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sturm backwards. Sturm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow. Wax tries to throw a body punch but Sturm avoids it by throwing Wax back against the cage. A shot in the inside from Wax. Wax tries to work over Sturm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wax misses with a short punch on the inside. Sturm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Wax. Wax lands a hook to the side of the head. Sturm misses with a body punch.
Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wax misses with a hook from the clinch. Wax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sturm.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax. A head punch on the inside from Sturm fails to land. #T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax. Wax struggles to land a body shot inside as Sturm controls his hands.
Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wax throws a head punch that misses. Sturm throws a head punch that misses. Sturm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sturm swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. Wax throws a punch but it's blocked by Sturm. A quick uppercut on the inside from Sturm. Wax tries to work over Sturm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wax tries to work over Sturm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sturm misses with a punch to the body.
Wax blocks a body shot from Sturm. Sturm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wax blocking some punches.
Wax scores with a nice hook to the head. Wax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4# Sturm throws a head punch that misses. Sturm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sturm lands an uppercut. Sturm misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head punch on the inside from Wax fails to land. Wax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sturm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sturm prevents a body shot from Wax. Sturm lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Sturm on the inside. A short right from Wax on the inside. Sturm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturm blocks a body shot from Wax. Wax misses with a short punch on the inside. Wax lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sturm scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sturm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sturm lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2# Wax lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie Wax will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Wax swings widly with a right hand
and Sturm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Sturm misses with a looping right. Sturm with a nice cross.#ROC# Wax is rocked! Wax misses with a shot to the body and Sturm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wax is still on wobbly legs! Can Sturm finish him? Sturm circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Wax to the canvas! Wax doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sturm keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Sturm! After the fight, Felix Sturm 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:
UGD 43:Moore Vs Fist
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1# Holzken throws a lazy right hand but Wax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Holzken scores with a hook. Wax takes a swing at Holzken's ribcage but misses. Holzken throws an overhand right that lands on Wax's shoulder, as Wax tries to avoid the shot. It looked like Wax wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Holzken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wax. Holzken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wax moves away. Wax pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Holzken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wax. Holzken misses with a body shot.
Holzken slips a straight right by Wax. Holzken on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wax loads up on a big right hand but Holzken slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Holzken misses the target. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wax. Wax doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wax lands with a cross. Charlie Wax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holzken. This has been an exciting period of action! Holzken misses with a wild body shot. #T1# A punch lands to the side of Holzken 's head but he takes it in his stride. Holzken lands an overhand right. Charlie Wax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Good work by Holzken as he checks the leg kick. Wax misses with a left hand and Holzken counters with a lovely straight right hand! A lazy left from Wax finds it's target.#TD2# Holzken closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wax to the mat! Wax manages to get full guard. #SUB2# Holzken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holzken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Holzken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wax swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Wax is looking for a triangle here but Holzken uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Wax's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# Holzken tries to advance to mount but Wax instead regains half guard. #SUB2# Holzken wants to work for an arm triangle but Wax is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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! Holzken trying to control from Wax's half guard. Wax has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Holzken advances to half guard. #SUB2# Holzken is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wax doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holzken. #SUB2# Holzken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wax is just riding it out for now. Holzken eventually gives up the hold. #T3# Wax is looking to control Holzken's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wax avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Holzken wants to work for an arm triangle but Wax is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wax trying to control here.
#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Wax is not content to let Holzken control the position.#SUB# Wax looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Holzken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wax defends it well. #SUB2# Holzken is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Holzken seems to be working for a kimura but Wax defends the submission attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Holzken dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Wax swings for the body but Holzken moves out of range.
A jab from Wax misses. #TD2# Holzken drives through with a takedown into guard. Holzken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Wax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wax wants to sweep but no luck. Wax lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Wax trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. 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. Holzken is looking to sweep but instead, Wax has passed into half guard.
#T1# Holzken tries to get to full guard but Wax has control of the leg. Wax is looking to advance position but Holzken won't allow it. Wax passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Holzken! Wax wants to control the pace but Holzken is squirming around nicely. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Wax prevents Holzken from getting the reversal. Holzken manages to regain half guard. Good work. Holzken is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wax's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wax's back!#SUB2# Wax preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Holzken. #SUB2# Holzken looking to break Wax's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wax remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Holzken will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3##SUB2# Holzken is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wax knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wax for a finish. #SUB2# Holzken has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wax has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wax is trying to break free.
#SUB2# Holzken working for the choke. Rodney Holzken has got the better of the ground game so far. Wax tries to break free.
#SUB2# Holzken has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wax has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wax trying to control the action but Holzken just sinks the hooks in. #T4##SUB2# Wax showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Holzken working for a choke but Wax is defending well. #SUB2# Holzken looking for the RNC. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Holzken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Wax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holzken. Holzken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Wax was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holzken. Wax missing with a left hand there. Holzken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Holzken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Holzken throws a lazy uppercut
and Wax counters with a lovely straight right hand! Holzken's corner calls for a 1-2. Holzken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Holzken will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Holzken throws a jab but it's blocked by Wax. Holzken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wax was well out of range. Poor timing from Holzken. Wax cracks Holzken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holzken lands with a hook. Wax tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holzken misses with an uppercut. Wax saw that one coming. Wax ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Wax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Wax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holzken. Wax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1# Wax throws a hook but Holzken avoids it easily. Holzken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wax was well out of range. Poor timing from Holzken. Wax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Holzken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wax lands a really nice looking cross but Holzken seems unphased.
#TD2# Holzken shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wax is trying to defend but Holzken finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Wax tries to get to full guard but Holzken has control of the leg. #SUB2# Holzken is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wax doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holzken. Holzken trying to control the action but Wax is working from the bottom. Charlie Wax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Holzken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB2# Holzken is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wax slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Wax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wax keeping full guard, as Holzken tries to pass. #SUB# Wax looking for a guillotine here but Holzken defends easily.
#T3##SUB# Wax looking for subs off his back but Holzken has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2# Holzken is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodney Holzken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Holzken performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Wax actively working from the bottom here. Still in half guard, Holzken seems content to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Wax looking for submissions off his back. Holzken is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Rodney Holzken. I've got Holzken 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Holzken! After the fight, Rodney Holzken 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:
UGD 39:Gallagher Vs Westlund
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1# La Bor throws a body shot but no joy. La Bor misses with the body kick#CL# and Wax counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wax. La Bor digs a right hand into Wax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wax's gas tank. La Bor can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wax.
La Bor tries to work over Wax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice left hand lands by Wax.
La Bor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Wax's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. La Bor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Bor scores with a nice hook to the head. La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wax tries to work over La Bor'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. Wax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Bor is defending well for now. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wax. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wax obliges. La Bor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wax slowing the pace effectively.#T1##BC2# La Bor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. La Bor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. An attempted straight right counter from Wax misses the target. Wax has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from La Bor. Wax takes one on the chin but seems OK.
La Bor drops his hands momentarily and Wax takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wax loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch. La Bor tries to counter by closing the distance. La Bor misses with a looping right. And Wax counters with a quick kick to the body but La Bor blocks it. Nice body punch from La Bor. Wax jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wax throws a looping overhand right but La Bor ducks down to avoid it. Wax moves out of range of the strikes. La Bor lands with a good body shot. Wax fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches La Bor on the side of the head. La Bor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wax is out of range. Manuel La Bor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. La Bor slips under a jab from Wax. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wax wants to clinch up but La Bor keeps it at a distance. Wax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2# Wax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and La Bor counters with a straight right hand. That kick from Wax tenderised La Bor's leg. La Bor is trying to keep his angry face on. La Bor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. No joy there for La Bor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wax connects with a jab. La Bor misses with a wild body shot. La Bor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. La Bor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wax checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Wax fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Wax throws a shot from downtown. La Bor moves away and avoids it. A slow jab from Wax misses its intended target. A little jabbing left from La Bor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Wax throws a shot to the body.
Wax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wax misses with a straight right. #T3# Wax swings and misses with a shot to the body and La Bor counters with a lovely straight right hand! La Bor cracks a nice hook into Wax's ribs. La Bor connects with an inside leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for La Bor.
Wax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor. Wax works the jab nicely. La Bor throws out a powerful jab. A decent looking body kick lands there for La Bor. A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target. Wax sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. La Bor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wax. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wax throws a body shot but no joy. Wax misses with a hook
and La Bor counters with an outside leg kick.
La Bor scoring well with a low kick there.
La Bor lands a leg kick that knocks Wax off balance momentarily. Wax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.#T4# La Bor misses with a right hand and Wax makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Good leg kick by La Bor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
La Bor misses with a kick to the body.
Wax checks a leg kick nicely. La Bor slips a straight right by Wax. La Bor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. La Bor lands with an uppercut that bounces Wax off the cage and back into range. Wax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Bor. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wax.
A good leg kick by La Bor. La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wax avoids the head kick by La Bor.
Wax throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wax attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. La Bor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. La Bor motions for Wax to come forward. La Bor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. La Bor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel La Bor dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Wax misses the shot to the body. Wax throws a body shot but no joy. La Bor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. La Bor walks into a left hand. La Bor takes one to the chin there. Wax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wax blocks it well. La Bor throws a sloppy head kick and Wax moves out of range easily. As La Bor backs away, Wax returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. La Bor moves out of range as Wax strikes. La Bor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wax takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wax doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wax lands with a straight right. La Bor didn't see that one coming. Wax checks the leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. La Bor with a nice cross. Crunch! La Bor slams his shin into Wax's torso. Wax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor. Wax looks to land a combination but La Bor avoids it well. 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! Wax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wax feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to La Bor's calf.#T1# La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wax defending well as La Bor loads up on a big left hand. Wax is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
La Bor thuds a left hand into Wax's body. Wax misses with a wild body shot. Wax throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
Wax checks a leg kick. Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wax. Wax takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses. Nice body punch from La Bor. La Bor blocks a leg kick. La Bor avoids the body shot from Wax.
La Bor tries to work over Wax's front leg with a kick but Wax checks it. La Bor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2# Nice defenses there by La Bor. La Bor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wax is out of range. Manuel La Bor seems to be getting the better of the standup. A jab from La Bor does it's job there. La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wax. La Bor throws a body punch but Wax moves out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! La Bor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Wax fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. La Bor lands with a kick to the ribs.
La Bor misses with a low kick.
Wax connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. La Bor moves out of range of the strikes. La Bor scores with a push kick. Wax misses with a looping left.#T3# Wax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab. Wax misses with a straight left. Nice uppercut there from La Bor. Wax tries to close the distance and clinch but La Bor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Wax closes the distance and clinches. Wax tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. La Bor just stands there and leans against the cage. La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside. La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wax tries to land knees in the clinch but La Bor avoids the damage to the body. La Bor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wax. Wax is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Wax lands a body punch in the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wax. La Bor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# La Bor pushes Wax back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wax. La Bor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow. La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Wax. Wax misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. La Bor misses with the head strike.
La Bor tries to throw a body punch but Wax avoids it by throwing La Bor back against the cage. Come on Wax - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
La Bor blocking some punches.
Wax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Bor.
Wax unloads a knee to the mid-section. La Bor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Wax misses with a hook from the clinch. Wax misses with a body punch.
Wax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charlie Wax will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# La Bor scores with a push kick. Wax lands with an overhand left. Wax blocks the body kick.
Wax fires out a quick counter leg kick but La Bor just manages to avoid it. Wax throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Bor sees it coming and avoids it easily. It seemed like La Bor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wax looks to land a body kick but La Bor moved away. Wax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor. La Bor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wax misses with a right hand and La Bor counters with a lovely shot to the body. La Bor moves away from the strike by Wax. Wax works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wax ducks right into an uppercut from La Bor. La Bor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wax. La Bor looks to throw a body kick enabling Wax to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. La Bor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL# Wax gets a clinch. #T1# Wax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but La Bor blocks it with crossed arms. Wax blocks an uppercut.
Wax lands with a short shot to the head. Wax is looking to take this one to the mat. Wax throws a punch but it's blocked by La Bor. La Bor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Charlie Wax has scored more points in the clinch so far. La Bor misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Bor avoiding damage as Wax throws knees to the body.
La Bor scores with a nice hook to the head. La Bor pushes Wax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. La Bor scores with a shot to the side of Wax's head. Wax looking to throw knees to the head but La Bor is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land. Wax will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. La Bor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wax misses with a hook from the clinch. La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# La Bor tries to throw a body punch but Wax avoids it by throwing La Bor back against the cage. Wax looking to slow down the pace here. Wax blocks a body shot from La Bor. Wax lands a shoulder strike. La Bor tries a body shot but Wax blocks it.
Wax throws a head punch that misses. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# La Bor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wax takes a body punch but keeps moving. La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Wax. Wax throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range. La Bor looks like he wants to counter punch here. La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wax. Wax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Bor counters with a nice leg kick. #T3# La Bor misses with a head kick.
La Bor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by La Bor there. Wax cracks La Bor with a right hand to the side of the head. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from La Bor 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 Wax has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wax and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Wax jabs at La Bor's body. La Bor throws a body punch but Wax moves out of range. Wax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Bor. Wax avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Nice defenses there by Wax. Wax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Bor. La Bor moves out of range as Wax strikes. A good leg kick by La Bor. Wax takes one on the chin but seems OK.
La Bor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wax manages to avoid it.#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from La Bor. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet. Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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! La Bor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wax. That one must have hurt. La Bor cracks Wax with a good jab. Wax throws a jab but it's blocked by La Bor. Wax is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. La Bor scores with the left hand. Wax knows he should have avoided that one. Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor only half commits to the counter leg kick. Wax misses with a looping right. Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. La Bor moves away from the strike by Wax. La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. La Bor slips a straight right by Wax. La Bor throws out a counter right but Wax avoids it with no problem. Wax throws a leg kick and La Bor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Wax misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from La Bor. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Manuel La Bor. I think La Bor 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manuel La Bor! A relieved looking Manuel La Bor 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:
UGD 35:Wax Vs Westlund
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1# Westlund lands the left hand. Wax throws a head kick that misses. Wax chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Westlund can pounce on him.
Westlund scores with a jab to the jaw. Westlund scores with a kick to the body.
Wax lands a right hook to the body.
Westlund throws a shot from downtown. Wax moves away and avoids it. Wax scores with a jab to the body. Westlund stuns Wax with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wax paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. 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! Westlund fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Wax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Westlund connects with the punch. Wax is looking to score with low kicks. Westlund throws a leg kick but Wax checks it. Wax takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wax throws a front kick aimed at Westlund's knee but Westlund avoids it well. #T1# Westlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wax.
Westlund cracks a nice hook into Wax's ribs. Wax misses with a looping left.#TD# Wax shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Westlund trying to hold on to Wax's head to control him but Wax postures up.
Wax looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Wax is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB# Wax is working for a kimura but Westlund is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2# Westlund manages to get to full guard.
Wax is pushing down on Westlund's leg trying to pass to half guard. Westlund is fighting to maintain full guard but Wax has managed to sneak the leg through. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Wax is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Wax is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Westlund sees it coming and defends easily. Wax prevents Westlund from improving his position.#T3##SUB# Wax is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Wax takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are battling for position here. Westlund manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Wax trying to control but Westlund is working from the bottom. Wax is looking to pass into half guard but Westlund pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Westlund is in guard.#REVB##T4# Wax looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Wax is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Westlund defends well.#SUB# Wax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wax trying to control the position here. Westlund trying to control but Wax is working from the bottom. #SUB# Wax is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Loke Westlund will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Wax throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Westlund appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Wax scores with a hook to the body. Westlund takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wax moves out of range of the body kick from Westlund.
Westlund throws a leg kick and Wax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westlund.
Westlund was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Westlund ducks under a wild hook from Wax. Westlund doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Wax throws a leg kick but Westlund moved away. Westlund gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wax. Westlund avoids the body shot from Wax.
Westlund gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Westlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wax.
A little jabbing left from Westlund 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. Wax throws a right hand that misses
and Westlund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Westlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wax.
A shot to the liver by Westlund. Beautiful body shot. A cross from Westlund lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Westlund avoids the body shot from Wax.
Westlund appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1# Westlund blocks a jab. Wax tries to clinch but Westlund moves out of range. A left lands for Westlund. Westlund lands a jab to the head.
Loke Westlund seems to be getting the better of the standup. Westlund lands a head shot. Wax misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westlund! But no joy. Wax swings for the body but Westlund moves out of range.
Westlund misses with a straight left. Wax dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wax throws a front kick that sends Westlund stumbling back into the cage. A looping hook to the body misses from Westlund. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet. Wax staying out of range there. Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westlund. A countering left hand to the body from Westlund misses. Westlund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wax.#T2# Wax takes a shot right to the bread basket. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Westlund takes a shot right to the bread basket. Westlund walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wax checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Westlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wax looks to score with a jab to the body but Westlund is just out of range. Wax misses with a looping left. Wax gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Westlund. Jab by Westlund. Wax is looking to wear down Westlund with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. The crowd cheers as Westlund lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wax doesn't seem phased though. Wax lands with a right hand. Westlund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wax dodges the punch combination from Westlund.
Wax with a nice cross.#T3# Wax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wax loads up on a big right hand but Westlund slips the punch. Wax misses with a wild body shot. Westlund throws an overhand right that lands on Wax's shoulder, as Wax tries to avoid the shot. Wax throws a lazy uppercut
and Westlund counters with a lovely shot to the body. Westlund takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Westlund misses with a kick to the body and Wax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Westlund takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Westlund misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wax counters with a nice uppercut. Wax jabs at Westlund's body. Wax misses with a low kick. A telegraphed right hand from Wax misses the target. Wax lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4# Wax scores with a nice strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Westlund closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Westlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wax manages to avoid it. Wax takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wax throws a quick inside leg kick. Wax throws an off balance right hand
and Westlund counters with a stiff right hand. Wax pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Westlund takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A good leg kick by Wax. Wax fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Westlund throws a hook but Wax blocks it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wax throws a body shot but no joy. Westlund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wax sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Wax dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Westlund throws a body shot but no joy. Wax changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Westlund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Westlund connects with a single shot there. Wax moves out of range of the leg kick from Westlund. Wax appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Westlund looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Westlund - that will leave a mark!
Westlund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westlund misses with a hook to the body
and Wax counters with a stiff right hand. Westlund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wax. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westlund throws a right and a left that both miss. Wax throwing a counter right hand but Westlund manages to avoid it. Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
Wax throws a low kick but Westlund moves out of range easily. Wax misses with a takedown attempt - Westlund sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1# Wax takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Wax. Westlund throws a leg kick which misses Wax's front leg but catches the back leg as Wax tries to avoid it. A big right from Wax misses. Wax backing away here, and Westlund unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Westlund throws a body punch but Wax moves out of range. Wax throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Westlund.
Wax lands a jab to the nose. The fighters circling - Westlund throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Westlund misses with the combination.
Westlund slips a jab from Wax.#T2# Wax moves out of range of the strikes. Westlund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Wax throws a body shot but no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Wax. Westlund does a little dance to reset his feet. A low kick from Wax is predictable there and Westlund counters with a stiff right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Westlund. Westlund obviously looking to wear him down.
Westlund scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wax throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Westlund cracks Wax with a right hand to the side of the head. Westlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Westlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wax scores with a leg kick.
Wax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wax throws a jab but it's blocked by Westlund. #T3# Wax misses with an uppercut. Westlund scores with a jab. Westlund jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wax connects with a right hand. Westlund shakes it off. Westlund avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westlund moves away. Westlund is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wax with a body shot. Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westlund feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Wax throws a leg kick that misses. Westlund throws out a counter right but Wax avoids it with no problem. Westlund catches Wax with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Westlund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wax. Wax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wax swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wax scores with a jab to the head.
Westlund misses the shot to the body. #T4# Westlund moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. This has been an exciting period of action! Wax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wax throws the kick towards the body but Westlund avoids it. Westlund follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Wax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westlund. Wax misses with a wild body shot. Westlund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Westlund looks to throw a body kick and Wax counters with an outside leg kick.
Westlund is looking to land body kicks. Wax is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Wax checks the leg kick nicely there.
Westlund fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Westlund misses with a looping left. Wax chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Westlund throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Loke Westlund. I think Westlund 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loke Westlund! A victorious Loke Westlund 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:
UGD 30:Escobarre Vs Richmond
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1# Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shipman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wax defends it well.#TD2# Shipman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shipman lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Shipman drops back looking for a leg! Wax is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wax manages to kick Shipman off! Shipman jumps back into Wax's guard. Wax tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wax 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.#SUB# Wax is looking for a triangle but Shipman pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Wax looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shipman passes into half guard.
Wax trying to control but Shipman postures up.
#T1# Wax is looking for a sweep. Shipman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Shipman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Shipman moves nicely into side control. Shipman trying to control the action but Wax is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wax sneaks back into half guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shipman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB# Wax looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Wax wants to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shipman is trying to control the action in half guard but Wax is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shipman connects with a nice short shot to Wax's temple. Shipman is thwarting Wax's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Shipman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shipman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Wax taking some punishment here, with Shipman in his half guard. Shipman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3# Shipman scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Shipman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Shipman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2# Wax is rocked!#SUB2# Shipman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shipman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Wax is looking for a sweep. Shipman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# Wax is refusing to be controlled, as Shipman sits in half guard. Wax regains full guard. Nicely done. Shipman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB# Wax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wax wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Wax is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Shipman stands up over Wax, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Shipman dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Shipman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wax. Wax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shipman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wax with a body punch. A glancing blow. Shipman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wax misses with a looping left. Jab by Wax. Wax tries to clinch up but Shipman circles away and keeps his distance. Shipman feints the counter takedown. Shipman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A swing and a miss from Shipman. Wax scores with a decent looking hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shipman misses with an uppercut. Wax saw that one coming. Wax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Shipman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wax throws a hook but Shipman avoids it easily. Shipman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Wax tries to clinch but Shipman is having none of it. Shipman with the counter takedown but Wax avoids it easily.#T1# Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wax doesn't manage to clinch there - Shipman circles away.
Shipman now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Wax misses with a leg kick. Wax slips a straight right by Shipman. Wax defending well as Shipman loads up on a big left hand. Wax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shipman.
Nice body punch from Wax. Wax misses with an uppercut
and Shipman counters with a straight right hand. Wax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shipman was well out of range. Poor timing from Wax. Shipman throws a hook but Wax avoids it easily. Wax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shipman. Wax scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wax. #T2# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wax.
Wax with a nice cross. The fighters circle momentarily. Wax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wax misses with a kick to the body and Shipman counters with a straight right hand. Shipman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wax. A countering left hand to the body from Shipman misses. Wax is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Shipman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Shipman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Wax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charlie Wax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shipman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wax lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wax throws a good cross that connects.
Shipman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3# Wax connects with a crisp jab. A big left from Shipman misses. Shipman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wax.
Shipman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wax. It looked like Wax was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shipman. Shipman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Wax throws a wild body kick that Shipman sees coming a mile off. Wax walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Wax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wax smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC# Shipman is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut. Shipman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Shipman is still on wobbly legs! Can Wax finish him? Wax throws a monster overhand right that drops Shipman! Wax follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Wax! After the fight, Charlie Wax 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:
UGD 25:Poole Vs Palmer
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1# Olofson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wax looks to score with a jab to the body but Olofson is just out of range. Olofson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Olofson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wax tries to close the distance and clinch but Olofson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wax slips a straight right by Olofson. Olofson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wax 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 Olofson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Olofson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. It seemed like Olofson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nice defenses there by Wax. Wax steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Olofson. That one must have hurt. Nice body kick from Olofson. Olofson throws a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olofson throws a low kick but Wax moves out of range easily. Wax defending well as Olofson loads up on a big left hand. Wax swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Olofson. A head kick misses from Olofson. Olofson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1# Wax takes a jab right on the kisser.
Olofson looks to land a left hand but Wax moved out of range nicely. Olofson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wax counters with a stiff right hand. A cross from Olofson lands.#CL# Wax has Olofson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Olofson as the two fighters clinch.
Olofson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Olofson gets through Wax's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wax throws a knee to the head but misses.
Olofson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wax avoids the damage to the body. Wax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olofson. Olofson misses with a punch to the body.
Wax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wax tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Olofson.
Olofson misses with the head strike.
#T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax. Olofson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olofson can't find room to land a body shot as Wax controls the action.
Wax managing to block the knees to the body from Olofson.
Nice body punch from Olofson - that landed with a thud.
Wax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Olofson throws a head punch that misses. Wax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olofson avoids it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax. Wax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olofson avoids it. Wax using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Olofson.
Wax lands a good knee to the midsection. Olofson won't want to take too many of those. Wax can't find room to land a body shot as Olofson controls the action.
Olofson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wax avoids it. Olofson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Olofson tries to circle away but Wax has him pinned against the cage. Olofson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olofson lands with a light punch inside. #T3# Wax misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wax.
Wax using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2# Olofson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olofson.
Olofson misses with a straight right. Wax throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Olofson throws out a counter right but Wax avoids it with no problem. Wax lands a lovely overhand right. Wax looks to land a left hand but Olofson moved out of range nicely. Olofson connects with an inside leg kick. Olofson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A swing and a miss from Olofson. Wax cracks Olofson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Olofson with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wax lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Olofson. Olofson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. It looked like Wax wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olofson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Olofson blocks a jab. A nice inside leg kick there by Wax. That's going to slow Olofson down. Wax scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Olofson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wax connects with the punch. Wax throws a body shot but no joy. Nice defenses there by Wax. Olofson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wax counters with a nice uppercut. Olofson lands with a straight right. Wax didn't see that one coming. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Olofson tried to score with a low kick but Wax checks it. Wax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. 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 Charlie Wax will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Wax chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Olofson can pounce on him.
Olofson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wax. Wax jabs Olofson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Olofson throws a push kick but Wax slaps the foot to one side. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Olofson, as that shot connected.
A punch lands to the side of Wax 's head but he takes it in his stride. Olofson lands with a straight right. Wax didn't see that one coming. Wax misses with a kick to the body and Olofson counters with a low kick, right behind Wax 's knee. Olofson moves forwards but Wax connects with a nice, crisp jab. Wax fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Olofson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Olofson lands a nice shot that snaps Wax's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wax jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wax slips under a jab from Olofson. Wax seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Wax lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olofson circles away quickly and effectively. Leif Olofson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Olofson moves out of range as Wax strikes. Olofson scores with a hook. Olofson throws a right hand that misses
letting Wax counter with a right hand. Wax gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Olofson cracks Wax with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Olofson works the jab nicely. Wax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Olofson is looking to score with low kicks. Wax seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Olofson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Wax throws a leg kick that misses. Olofson throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Olofson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wax swings for the body but Olofson moves out of range.
#T2# Wax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olofson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Olofson throws a quick inside leg kick. Olofson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wax was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Olofson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wax. Wax slips under a jab. Wax closes the distance but Olofson moves to the side and Olofson counters with a stiff right hand. Olofson lands a nice shot to the body.
Olofson misses with a double jab.
Wax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olofson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wax. Olofson clobbers Wax with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wax ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Olofson throws a leg kick that is checked and Wax counters with a right hand to the body. Olofson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wax.
#T3# Olofson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wax checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Wax connects with a body shot. Wax throws an overhand right that lands on Olofson's shoulder, as Olofson tries to avoid the shot. A jab lands there for Olofson. Wax tries a head kick but it misses.
Olofson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Olofson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olofson digs a good body shot into Wax's ribs. Wax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olofson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wax misses with an uppercut. Olofson saw that one coming. Wax misses with an uppercut. A big left from Wax misses. Olofson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Olofson - that will leave a mark!
#T4# Wax takes a swing at Olofson's ribcage but misses. Olofson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wax moves away. Wax is looking to counter punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Olofson throws a head kick that misses and Wax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Olofson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wax. Wax misses with a body shot.
Olofson connects with a looping right hand.
Charlie Wax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Olofson thuds his right hand into Wax's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wax tries to land a leg kick but Olofson saw it coming and moves away.
Olofson throws a body shot but no joy. Wax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Olofson misses with a body kick. Olofson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A telegraphed right hand from Olofson misses the target. Wax feinted there with a counter leg kick. Wax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leif Olofson will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Olofson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wax. Wax misses with a wild body shot. Olofson avoids the body shot from Wax.
Olofson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Olofson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Olofson lands with an overhand left. Wax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olofson. Nice body kick from Olofson. Wax misses the shot to the body. Olofson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wax. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olofson misses with a body shot.
Olofson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olofson throws a looping overhand right but Wax ducks down to avoid it. Wax turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1# Olofson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wax throws a nice outside leg kick. Olofson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wax manages to avoid it. Olofson loads up on a big right hand but Wax slips the punch. Olofson moves into range and connects with a jab. Wax defending well as Olofson loads up on a big left hand. Wax lunges at Olofson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Olofson's hand. Olofson avoids the head kick by Wax.
Olofson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wax. Olofson scores with a head kick.
A cross from Wax lands. Jab from Olofson. Wax avoids the body shot from Olofson.
Wax swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Olofson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
Wax tries to clinch but fails miserably and Olofson counters with a straight right hand. Wax stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wax throws a right and a left that both miss. Wax walks into a straight right hand from Olofson. Wax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wax takes a swing at Olofson's ribcage but misses. Olofson moves out of range of the body kick. Olofson walks into a straight right hand from Wax. Wax swings widly with a right hand
and Olofson counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Wax misses. Olofson moves forwards but Wax connects with a nice, crisp jab. Olofson thows a body kick. Wax tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3# Olofson scores with a jab to the jaw. Wax connects with a body shot that sends Olofson's belly button to the back. Some wild striking there from Wax.
Wax takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wax scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wax throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Olofson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Olofson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wax throws out the jab. Wax lands an overhand right. Wax takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Olofson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wax under the eye.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A telegraphed right hand from Olofson misses the target. Wax cracks Olofson with a right hand to the side of the head. Olofson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wax's hands. Wax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Olofson's sensitive parts. Wax sizes up Olofson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Both fighters circling a little - Olofson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Olofson blocks a jab. Olofson is trying to counter with his kicks. Olofson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olofson.
A shot to the liver by Olofson. Beautiful body shot. Wax lands with a right hand. Olofson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wax was well out of range. Poor timing from Olofson. Olofson checks a low kick from Wax. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Leif Olofson just about did enough to 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# Olofson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wax feinted there with a counter leg kick. Wax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wax throws a push kick but Olofson slaps the foot to one side. Olofson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Olofson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Wax motions for Olofson to come forward. Wax throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A big left from Wax misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wax 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 Olofson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Olofson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Olofson scores with a spinning back kick! Wax 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. Wax takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wax takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wax fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Olofson cracks Wax with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1# Wax loads up on a big right hand but Olofson slips the punch. Wax throws out a powerful jab. Wax takes one on the button. Wax looks for the body kick but Olofson saw that one coming. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olofson! But no joy. Wax avoids the head kick by Olofson.
Olofson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olofson manages to avoid it. Olofson shapes to counter with a head kick. Wax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olofson manages to avoid it. Wax moves out of range of the strikes. Wax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olofson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wax throws the left hand but Olofson avoids the punch easily. Olofson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2# A solid leg kick lands there for Wax.
Wax misses with a looping right. Wax lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Olofson connects with a leg kick. Wax looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. This has been an exciting period of action! Wax misses with a straight right. Wax turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wax looks to clinch and Olofson counters with a straight right hand. Olofson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wax is just out of range. Olofson lunges at Wax with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wax's hand. Olofson throws a leg kick but Wax moved away. Wax drops his hands momentarily and Olofson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Olofson looks to land a right hand but Wax moved out of range.#T3# Olofson lands a head shot. Wax thows a left - swing and a miss! Olofson moves forwards but Wax connects with a nice, crisp jab. Nice shot lands for Olofson. Olofson misses with the body kick and Wax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wax lands a nice shot that snaps Olofson's head back.
Wax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wax scores with a crisp jab that stopped Olofson in his tracks. Wax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Olofson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Wax misses with a wild body shot. Olofson scores with a body shot.
Wax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olofson throws out the jab. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Wax misses with a hook. Olofson ducked under it nicely. Wax sets himself, and Olofson steps forward looking for the clinch! Wax avoids it this time. Olofson misses with a low kick.
Wax works Olofson's body with a nice hook. Wax drops his hands momentarily and Olofson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wax scores with a decent looking hook. Wax throws a body shot but no joy. Wax looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Olofson lands with an overhand left. Wax lands the left hand. A head kick by Wax misses and Olofson counters with a left to the body. A big right from Olofson misses. Wax avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wax thinks about countering with a head kick. Olofson misses with a right hand and Wax counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Leif Olofson will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# Wax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olofson manages to avoid it. Wax's jab looks to have found its range, popping Olofson under the eye. Olofson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Olofson. That's going to slow Wax down. Olofson is looking to score with low kicks. Wax walks into a jab. Olofson misses with a looping left. A slow jab from Wax misses its intended target. Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olofson misses with a hook. Olofson keeps the fight on the outside. Wax checks a leg kick nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Wax misses the target. Wax misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1# Wax works Olofson's body with a nice hook.#CL# Wax fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olofson, pushing him back against the cage. Wax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olofson avoids it. Olofson misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Olofson scores with a shoulder strike. Wax presses Olofson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Olofson working aggressively here.
Olofson managing to block the knees to the body from Wax.
Wax lands a hook to the side of the head. Olofson tries to throw a body punch but Wax avoids it by throwing Olofson back against the cage. Charlie Wax has scored more points in the clinch so far. Olofson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Olofson tries to work over Wax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Olofson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olofson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wax has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wax will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Olofson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Olofson misses with a short punch on the inside. Wax lands with a left to the head. Olofson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wax. Wax avoids the elbow strike from Olofson, against the cage.
Charlie Wax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wax with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wax blocking some punches.
Olofson throws a head punch that misses. Wax trying to land knees to the body.
Olofson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wax blocks it with crossed arms. Olofson tries to circle away but Wax has him pinned against the cage. Wax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Olofson.
Nice body punch from Wax. A short right from Wax on the inside. Olofson misses with a body punch.
Olofson is leaning against Wax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wax tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3# Olofson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olofson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wax misses with a hook from the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Wax.
Olofson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Olofson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Olofson.
Olofson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olofson's elbow. Wax scores with a shoulder strike. Wax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Olofson takes a shot to the head. Olofson can't find room to land a body shot as Wax controls the action.
Wax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Olofson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Olofson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Olofson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wax misses with a punch on the inside.
Olofson blocking some punches.
#T4# Wax tries to throw a body punch but Olofson avoids it by throwing Wax back against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Olofson.
Wax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Olofson misses with a punch to the body.
Olofson missing with knees to the body.
Wax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olofsons head. 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! Wax struggles to land a body shot inside as Olofson controls his hands.
Wax misses with a knee to the head. Olofson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wax misses with a punch to the body.
Olofson lands a damaging elbow. Olofson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wax. Wax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Wax lands a knee to the body.
Wax misses with a knee to the head. Wax lands with a short head shot on the inside. Olofson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Charlie Wax showed his dominance in that final round. I think Olofson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48 Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Olofson! Leif Olofson is the new lightweight champion! Leif Olofson 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:
UGD 19:Shevchenko Vs Angelo
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Fleshou lands a leg kick that knocks Wax off balance momentarily. Wax throws a leg kick but Fleshou checks it. Wax stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Fleshou checks a low kick from Wax. Wax moves out of range of the leg kick from Fleshou. Fleshou looks to land a combination. Wax sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Fleshou loads up on a big right hand but Wax slips the punch. Fleshou cracks the inside of Wax's front leg. Nice uppercut there from Wax. Fleshou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wax.
Fleshou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Fleshou misses and Wax counters with a left to the body. 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! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wax. Wax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
Wax misses with a hook
and Fleshou counters with a low kick, right behind Wax 's knee. #T1# Wax listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wax looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fleshou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wax. A jab from Wax finds it's way through Fleshou's defenses. Wax scores with a punch to the head. Fleshou takes a swing at Wax's ribcage but misses. Wax walks into a jab. Wax throws a good cross that connects.
A clash of legs there as Wax blocks the low kick. Wax lands a body shot.
Fleshou throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wax bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fleshou's head.#T2# Wax takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wax throws out a loose jab but Fleshou uses good head movement to avoid it. Wax gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fleshou. Wax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleshou. Fleshou obviously looking to wear him down.
Fleshou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wax can pounce on him.
Fleshou throws a hook but Wax avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Wax. Fleshou does a little dance to reset his feet. Wax dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wax is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Wax looks to land a body kick but Fleshou moved away. Fleshou takes a swing at Wax's ribcage but misses. It looked like Wax wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A decent looking cross lands there for Fleshou. Wax throws a leg kick but Fleshou sees it coming and moves out of range. Jab by Wax. Fleshou throws an overhand right that lands on Wax's shoulder, as Wax tries to avoid the shot. #T3# Wax is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Charlie Wax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fleshou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wax makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Fleshou jabs Wax right on the nose. Wax blinks but takes it well. Wax fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fleshou has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Wax fails in his attempt to clinch. Wax throws a head kick but Fleshou moves out of range.
Wax blocks a low kick nicely. Wax scores with a hook to the body. Fleshou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wax throws a body punch but Fleshou moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Fleshou misses the target. Wax misses with a low kick. Wax takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A looping hook to the body misses from Wax. Fleshou does a little dance to reset his feet. Wax sizes up Fleshou with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fleshou connects with a leg kick. Wax looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A decent looking body kick lands there for Fleshou.#CL# Wax moves into the clinch successfully.
Fleshou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fleshou managing to block the knees to the body from Wax.
Wax looking to throw knees to the head but Fleshou is blocking nicely.
Fleshou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wax misses with the head strike.
Fleshou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wax tries to land a knee to the head but Fleshou blocks with his arms.
Wax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fleshou avoids it. Fleshou avoiding damage as Wax throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but Fleshou uses good head movement to avoid it. Wax trying to land knees to the body.
Fleshou struggles to land a body shot inside as Wax controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Wax dominated that round. That's time! Wax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fleshou. Fleshou has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Fleshou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fleshou throws a head kick that Wax semi-blocks.
That kick from Wax tenderised Fleshou's leg. Fleshou is trying to keep his angry face on. Wax fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fleshou wants to land a leg kick but Wax is out of range. Wax swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wax swings and misses with a shot to the body and Fleshou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fleshou's corner calls for a 1-2. Fleshou obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Fleshou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wax moves away. Wax misses with a hook. Fleshou ducked under it nicely. Fleshou drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fleshou throws a hook to the side of Wax's head but Wax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1# Wax looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleshou is just out of range. Wax moves away from the strike by Fleshou. Fleshou throws a big shot that misses. Fleshou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Wax throws a leg kick which misses Fleshou's front leg but catches the back leg as Fleshou tries to avoid it. Wax lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wax lands with a cross. A jab from Wax misses. Fleshou throws the left hand but Wax avoids the punch easily. Fleshou throws a low kick but Wax moves out of range easily. Fleshou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Fleshou 's head but he takes it in his stride. Fleshou moves out of range of the strikes. Wax tries to clinch up but Fleshou circles away and keeps his distance.#T2# A cross from Fleshou lands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wax.
Wax misses with a head kick.
Wax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fleshou walks into a stiff left hand from Wax. Fleshou scores with a nice body kick.
Fleshou throws a leg kick and Wax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fleshou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fleshou takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fleshou throws a body punch but Wax moves out of range. Wax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fleshou. Wax walks into a stiff left hand from Fleshou. Wax throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Fleshou raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3# Fleshou misses the shot to the body. Wax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleshou. Fleshou obviously looking to wear him down.
Fleshou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wax throws out the jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fleshou! But no joy. Fleshou ducks under a wild hook from Wax. Wax connects with a leg kick. Fleshou looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Donk. Wax catches Fleshou right on the button with a cross. Wax thumps Fleshou with a low kick. Wax lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wax misses with a lunging right hand
and Fleshou counters with a stiff right hand. Wax punishes Fleshou's body with a nice straight punch. Wax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fleshou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fleshou on the wrong end of a nice hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fleshou misses with a looping left.#T4# Fleshou throws a head kick that misses. Wax takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fleshou throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Fleshou's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Fleshou moves out of range of the body kick. Fleshou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fleshou looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wax punishes Fleshou's body with a nice straight punch. Fleshou scores with a leg kick.
Fleshou throws a jab when Wax was well out of range. Wax scores with a kick to the midsection. Fleshou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wax. Fleshou throws a looping overhand right but Wax ducks down to avoid it. Some bone on bone action there as Wax checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charlie Wax 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. #R3# Fleshou throws a hook but Wax blocks it. Wax throws a lazy right hand but Fleshou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL# Wax instigates a clinch. Fleshou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Stalling in the clinch from Fleshou.
Fleshou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Fleshou dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Wax content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wax as Fleshou tries to tie him up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fleshou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wax misses with some punches.
#T1# Wax trying to land knees to the body.
#TD# Wax manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Wax can't keep his opponent in guard - Fleshou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Fleshou wants to control but Wax is keeping him busy. Wax is looking to improve his position.
Fleshou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Fleshou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wax does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Wax wants to control but Fleshou is keeping busy.
Wax moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Wax is trying to control the position but Fleshou postures up. Fleshou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Wax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Wax has control of Fleshou's left arm, preventing Fleshou from doing any damage. Wax keeping moving, preventing Fleshou from controlling successfully. Fleshou wanted to stand there but Wax had control of the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Fleshou staying out of range there. Wax throws a leg kick but Fleshou moved away. Wax moves in looking to clinch but Fleshou pushes him off.#CL# Wax closes the distance and pushes Fleshou back into the cage.#T3# Fleshou misses with a body punch.
Fleshou looking to stall.
Wax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fleshou blocks it with crossed arms. Fleshou managing to block the knees to the body from Wax.
Fleshou tries to throw a body punch but Wax avoids it by throwing Fleshou back against the cage. Wax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wax. Wax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fleshou can do to turn this around? Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Fleshou.
Fleshou misses with a short punch on the inside. Fleshou lands a hook that snaps the head of Wax backwards. Charlie Wax has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wax. Fleshou taking a breather. Fleshou lands with a left to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wax. Fleshou cracks Wax with a nice body shot.#T4# Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Fleshou.
Fleshou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wax scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fleshou.
Still in the clinch, Wax scores with a nice short uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Wax trying to land knees to the body.
Fleshou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wax tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax. Wax tries to work over Fleshou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fleshou lands a body shot. Wax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fleshou is defending well for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2# Fleshou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wax tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Fleshou counter with a right hand. Fleshou lands with a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Wax clearly takes that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# Wax staying out of range there. Fleshou misses with a wild body shot. Fleshou ducks under a wild hook from Wax. Fleshou connects with a leg kick. Wax looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Fleshou avoids the body shot from Wax.
Wax misses with the body kick and Fleshou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fleshou fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Wax scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wax lands with a nice body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wax blocks a jab. Wax lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fleshou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Fleshou throws a hook to the side of Wax's head but Wax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Wax misses the target. Fleshou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Wax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wax cracks Fleshou with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Wax jabs Fleshou to the body, keeping him at a distance. Donk. Wax catches Fleshou right on the button with a cross. Wax throws a lazy body kick and Fleshou counters with a nice uppercut. Wax avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wax throwing a counter right hand but Fleshou manages to avoid it. Fleshou misses with a shot to the body and Wax counters with an outside leg kick.
Fleshou avoids a kick to the body.
Wax lands a lovely overhand right. An inside leg kick from Fleshou misses. Fleshou scores with a leg kick.
Fleshou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fleshou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Wax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fleshou! But no joy. Fleshou defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wax. Fleshou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A big left from Fleshou misses. Fleshou throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wax looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Fleshou lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Wax throws a combination that misses and Fleshou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fleshou misses with a low kick.
Fleshou throws a low kick but Wax avoids it. Fleshou throws a jab but it's blocked by Wax. The fighters circle momentarily. Wax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3# Wax misses with an uppercut. Fleshou saw that one coming. Wax connects with the punch. Wax blocks a head kick by Fleshou.
Wax connects with a body shot that sends Fleshou's belly button to the back. Fleshou uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wax has time to react. The fighters circling - Fleshou throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A big right from Fleshou misses. Wax fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fleshou is out of range. Wax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wax swings widly with a right hand
and Fleshou counters with a right hand to the body. Wax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fleshou misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Wax wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4# Nice shot lands for Fleshou. Wax lands the left hand. Wax goes for a double leg but Fleshou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fleshou continues to drive forward. This has been an exciting period of action! Fleshou throws a lazy head kick and Wax makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Fleshou misses with a body shot.
Wax takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fleshou avoids the body shot from Wax.
Wax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nice straight punches there by Fleshou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fleshou. Wax connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Stres Fleshou will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R5# Wax stuns Fleshou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Fleshou slips a straight right by Wax. Fleshou appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Charlie Wax is winning the standup battle so far. Wax misses with a low kick as Fleshou jumps back. Fleshou throws a right hand that misses
and Wax counters with an outside leg kick.
Fleshou fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Wax lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fleshou at a distance.
Wax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fleshou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fleshou. A cross from Wax lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fleshou throws a big shot that misses. Fleshou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Fleshou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wax manages to avoid it. Wax tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fleshou is able to avoid easily.#T1# Wax looks to throw the jab but Fleshou is out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fleshou! But no joy. Wax takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Wax checks a leg kick. A good leg kick by Wax. Fleshou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wax misses with a body shot.
Wax feints and then cracks Fleshou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fleshou down. Fleshou avoids the head kick by Wax.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fleshou! But no joy. Fleshou missing with a left hand there. Wax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A solid leg kick lands there for Fleshou.
Wax throws a poor cross that misses
and Fleshou counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Fleshou works Wax's body with a nice hook. Stres Fleshou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Wax throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Wax forces Fleshou back against the cage and clinches. Wax looking to throw knees to the head but Fleshou is blocking nicely.
Fleshou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow. Wax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fleshou avoids it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fleshou blocks an uppercut.
Fleshou lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fleshou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wax or not. Fleshou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fleshou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wax lands with a light punch inside. Fleshou has a couple of punches blocked by Wax.
Fleshou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Wax lands a left hand.
Wax lands a hook that snaps the head of Fleshou backwards. Fleshou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fleshou lands with a left to the head. Fleshou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A knee to the head by Wax.
Fleshou blocking some punches.
Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fleshou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fleshou trying to control the position but instead, Wax has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fleshou into the cage. Wax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wax misses with a short punch on the inside. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Fleshou tries to throw a body punch but Wax avoids it by throwing Fleshou back against the cage. #T4# Fleshou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wax is keeping busy. Wax landing knees to the body.
Wax throws a punch but it's blocked by Fleshou. Wax throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Fleshou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fleshou looking to stall.
Fleshou throws a head punch that misses. A short uppercut from Wax. Wax lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fleshou or not. Wax trying to land knees to the body.
Fleshou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight! Charlie Wax showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wax 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45 Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Wax! Charlie Wax retains his lightweight title! A less than humble Charlie Wax misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
UGD 16:Poole Vs Angelo
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1# Gallagher throws a jab but it's blocked by Wax. Wax steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gallagher. That one must have hurt. Wax jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gallagher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wax looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wax bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gallagher's head. Philip Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wax jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by Gallagher. Wax throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot. It looked like Gallagher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wax. Gallagher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. We've been informed that Wax 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. Wax misses with a leg kick enabling Gallagher to counter with a crisp jab. Wax lands a really nice looking cross but Gallagher seems unphased.
#CUT2# It looks like Philip Gallagher has been cut. We've been told by Gallagher's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Wax cracks Gallagher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wax checks a low kick from Gallagher. Wax swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher cracks Wax with a good jab. Gallagher defending well as Wax loads up on a big left hand. Gallagher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gallagher misses with a double jab.
#T1# Gallagher throws a head kick but Wax moves out of range.
Wax throws a low kick but Gallagher moves out of range easily. Gallagher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wax scores with a jab to the body. Wax misses with a body shot.
Gallagher staying out of range there. Wax fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gallagher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Wax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gallagher. Gallagher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wax misses with a takedown attempt - Gallagher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Gallagher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wax finds it's way round the side to connect with Gallagher's head. Gallagher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gallagher. Gallagher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wax. Gallagher lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action! Gallagher 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.#T2# Wax throws a shot from downtown. Gallagher moves away and avoids it. Wax lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A solid body kick from Gallagher. Some wild striking there from Gallagher.
Wax appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Gallagher lands with a nice body punch. Wax throws a head kick but Gallagher moves out of range.
#CL# Gallagher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Wax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gallagher misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher. Wax scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wax scores a nice knee to the body.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Wax managing to block the knees to the body from Gallagher.
Gallagher unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wax lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3# Gallagher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gallagher lands a shoulder strike. Gallagher looking to throw knees to the head but Wax is blocking nicely.
Wax missing with knees to the body.
Gallagher with a knee to the head.
Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow. Gallagher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. Gallagher tries a knee to the head but Wax blocks it.
Wax managing to block the knees to the body from Gallagher.
Wax misses with a hook from the clinch. Wax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallagher scores with a nice hook to the head. Wax trying to land knees to the body.
Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. Wax lands a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher. #T4##BC2# Wax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wax takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Wax scores with a shot to the side of Gallagher's head. Gallagher tries to throw a body punch but Wax avoids it by throwing Gallagher back against the cage. Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wax lands a knee to the head.
Wax scores with a nice hook to the head. A knee to the head by Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Wax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gallagher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short uppercut from Gallagher. Gallagher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wax has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wax tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow. 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 Philip Gallagher will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Philip Gallagher's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Gallagher connects with a body shot. Wax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it. A nice inside leg kick there by Gallagher. That's going to slow Wax down. A looping hook to the body misses from Gallagher. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet. Gallagher jabs Wax to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wax goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Gallagher is looking to wear down Wax with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Wax throws a right hand that misses
and Gallagher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gallagher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wax can do to turn this around? Gallagher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Gallagher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wax misses with a straight right. A head kick misses from Gallagher. Wax takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A nice leg kick lands there from Gallagher. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wax misses with a low kick.
Wax dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gallagher lands a jab-cross combination. Wax fails in his attempt to clinch. Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Wax gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Wax paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Gallagher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wax has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gallagher. Wax lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Wax jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wax connects with a jab. Gallagher cracks a nice hook into Wax's ribs. Philip Gallagher is winning the standup battle so far. Wax dodges the punch combination from Gallagher.
Wax throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot. Gallagher jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Gallagher stuns Wax with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wax misses with a low kick. Wax moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. 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! Gallagher throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wax cracks Gallagher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2# A left lands for Gallagher. Good standup being displayed there by Gallagher as he connects with a hook. Gallagher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Gallagher. Wax throws a leg kick but Gallagher checks it. Wax misses with a straight right. Wax moves into range and connects with a jab. Wax avoids the head kick by Gallagher.
Wax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallagher.
Gallagher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice straight punches there by Gallagher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gallagher. Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wax moves away. Gallagher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wax throws out a loose jab but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it. Wax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A combination from Gallagher does no damage. #T3# Gallagher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wax counters with a slapping leg kick. Gallagher throws out a loose jab but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it. Wax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wax. Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Wax throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gallagher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wax scores with a leg kick.
Wax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wax shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gallagher as he jumps to the side. Wax misses with a right hand and Gallagher counters with a lovely shot to the body. Gallagher lands a head kick. Wax smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gallagher. Gallagher misses with a head kick.
Wax now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Wax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wax takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gallagher misses with a body shot.
#T4# Gallagher tries to clinch up but Wax circles away and keeps his distance. Gallagher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wax counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gallagher swings away with a leg kick that misses. A head kick misses from Wax. Wax misses the shot to the body. Wax connects with a single shot there. Wax cracks the inside of Gallagher's front leg. A swing and a miss from Wax. Gallagher throws a counter high kick but Wax was just alert enough to avoid it. Gallagher misses with a combination
and Wax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wax is looking to land body kicks. Gallagher lands with an overhand left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wax lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wax. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet. Wax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it. Wax misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Philip Gallagher will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Philip Gallagher's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R3# Wax finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gallagher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Gallagher throws a half hearted mid kick. Wax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallagher.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wax moves away. Wax throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gallagher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Left hook, right uppercut from Gallagher. Wax takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wax throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Wax moves away from the strike by Gallagher. Gallagher scores with a jab to the jaw. Wax moves away from the strike by Gallagher. Wax is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gallagher with a body shot. Wax scores with a nice body kick.
Gallagher takes a shot right to the bread basket. Gallagher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gallagher avoids the head kick by Wax.
Wax connects with a single shot there. Wax lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1# Wax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gallagher sees it coming and avoids it easily. A shot to the liver by Wax. Beautiful body shot. Wax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It seemed like Wax was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A jab from Wax misses. Wax connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wax gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Wax lands a right hook to the body.
Wax takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Gallagher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gallagher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A big left from Wax misses. Wax throws a low kick but Gallagher moves out of range easily. Wax lands with an overhand left. A head kick misses from Gallagher. 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! Gallagher avoids the body shot from Wax.
Gallagher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2# Wax scores with the left hand. Gallagher knows he should have avoided that one. Gallagher lands an overhand right. A jab from Gallagher finds it's way through Wax's defenses. Wax moves out of range of the strikes. Gallagher tries to land a front kick but Wax steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Gallagher misses with a wild combination.
Gallagher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gallagher throws a head kick that misses. Wax lands a jab to the head.
Wax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gallagher. Wax throws a nice inside leg kick. Gallagher closes the distance and lands a one-two. Gallagher needs to keep his hands up - Wax had a free shot at his head there. Gallagher is looking to clinch but Wax is avoiding it.
Wax looks like he wants to counter punch here. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gallagher. Gallagher is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3# Gallagher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Gallagher moves out of range of the strikes. Gallagher tries a low kick but Wax avoids it. Gallagher dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wax misses with a straight left. Wax connects with a leg kick. Gallagher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wax connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Gallagher throws a lazy uppercut
and Wax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gallagher slips under a jab from Wax. Gallagher misses with a combination
and Wax counters with a nice uppercut. Wax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gallagher's sensitive parts. Wax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallagher moves away. A big left from Wax misses. Nice uppercut lands for Gallagher. That snapped Wax's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wax throws the left hand but Gallagher avoids the punch easily.#T4# Gallagher takes one on the button. Gallagher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wax throws out the jab. #CL# Gallagher drives through and clinches with Wax against the cage.
Gallagher lands a nice uppercut. Wax lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wax lands with a right to the head. #ROC2# Gallagher is rocked! Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wax obliges. Oh Gallagher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wax landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wax digs a right hand into Gallagher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gallagher's gas tank. Wax scores with a knee to the head.
Wax working the clinch nicely. Gallagher is working for position but Wax cracks him with a big knee to the head! Gallagher crumples up against the cage and Wax lands two more shots before the ref can save Gallagher! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Charlie Wax! Charlie Wax is the new lightweight champion! A very excited looking Charlie Wax 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:
Causing Havoc 58
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1# Wax connects with a good right hand that stumbles Whitaker . Whitaker circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Wax thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Whitaker if he has to take too many more of those.
Wax takes a swing at Whitaker 's ribcage but misses. Wax throws a leg kick but Whitaker sees it coming and moves out of range. Whitaker throwing a counter right hand but Wax manages to avoid it. Donk. Whitaker catches Wax right on the button with a cross. Wax is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Whitaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wax throws a front kick aimed at Whitaker 's knee but Whitaker avoids it well. A counter left hand to the body from Whitaker misses its target. Whitaker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Whitaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whitaker checks a leg kick. Whitaker moves out of range as Wax strikes. Whitaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wax manages to avoid it. Wax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charlie Wax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wax swings away with a leg kick that misses.#KD# Whitaker drops Wax with a beautiful combination! Wax stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Whitaker is looking for the KO!#T1# Whitaker moves out of range of the body kick from Wax.
Whitaker blocks a leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Wax. Wax misses with a looping left. Wax 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. Wax shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Whitaker slips a jab from Wax. Whitaker takes one to the side of the head.
Wax lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Whitaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Whitaker loads up on a big right hand but Wax slips the punch. Wax connects with a body shot that sends Whitaker 's belly button to the back.#T2# Wax misses the jab. Whitaker takes one to the chin there. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wax - that will leave a mark!
Whitaker blocks the body kick.
Wax misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Whitaker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wax.#CL2# Wax pushes Whitaker up against the cage in a clinch. Wax tries to land a knee to the head but Whitaker blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whitaker . Whitaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Whitaker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Whitaker prevents a body shot from Wax. Wax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3# Wax misses with some punches.
Whitaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wax backwards. Wax tries to land knees in the clinch but Whitaker avoids the damage to the body. Wax fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Whitaker working hard to break the clinch. Whitaker is struggling to control the position. Wax being controlled against the cage. Whitaker gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Wax tries to land a knee to the head but Whitaker blocks with his arms.
Whitaker 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Wax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whitaker .
Wax has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Whitaker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wax can turn it around.#T4# Whitaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wax throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whitaker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whitaker is trying to stall.
Whitaker 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Wax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whitaker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wax up against the cage. Wax being controlled against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ray Whitaker . Whitaker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Wax dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Wax is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Whitaker throws a big counter combination but Wax scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Wax wants to slow Whitaker down by chopping away at his legs. Wax misses with a right hand and Whitaker counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2# Wax closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Whitaker blocking some punches.
Whitaker is trying to stall.
Whitaker tries to break free but Wax pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitaker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Whitaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whitaker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whitaker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Wax missing with knees to the body.
Wax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Wax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whitaker backwards. Whitaker slowing the pace effectively. Wax connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whitaker 's face.
Whitaker has Wax pushed against the cage. Whitaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Wax has double underhooks. Wax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whitaker is defending well for now. Whitaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Wax controls his hands.
Wax misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Whitaker 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target. Whitaker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Whitaker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Whitaker throws a big shot that misses. Wax thows a leg kick but Whitaker checks it and Whitaker counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2# Wax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Whitaker counter with a right hand. Ray Whitaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wax scores with a jab to the head.
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wax stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whitaker . Wax ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker . Whitaker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Whitaker there as he acknowledges the shot. A bone on bone clash there as Whitaker blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Whitaker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wax. Wax throws a push kick but Whitaker slaps the foot to one side. Wax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Wax is predictable there and Whitaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Whitaker blocks the body kick.
#T3# Wax fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Good work by Whitaker as he checks the leg kick. Whitaker throws a series of punches but Wax moves out of range. Wax missing with a left hand there. Whitaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It looked like Whitaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wax throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Whitaker appears to be looking for a big counter. Wax misses with a body shot
and Whitaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wax throws a body shot but no joy. Whitaker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Wax looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wax scores with a jab to the body. Wax ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker . Whitaker throws a hook but Wax blocks it. Whitaker slips a jab from Wax.#T4# Whitaker scores with a shot to the body.
Wax lands the left hand. Whitaker thuds a left hand into Wax's body. This has been an exciting period of action! Wax scores with a jab. Wax wants to land a leg kick but Whitaker is out of range. Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker swings for the body but Wax moves out of range.
Wax tries a quick counter leg kick but Whitaker is wise to it. Whitaker lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wax. Whitaker does a little dance to reset his feet. Wax darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Wax looks for a takedown but Whitaker sprawls well. Whitaker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie Wax will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Whitaker 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! #R3# Whitaker misses with a body punch
and Wax counters with a nice low kick that buckles Whitaker 's knee momentarily. Wax missing with a left hand there. Whitaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Whitaker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Nice shot by Wax. Whitaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wax. A big left from Wax misses. A little feinted left hand from Whitaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Whitaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Wax counters with a lovely straight right hand! Whitaker swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Wax. Whitaker moves out of range of the strikes. Wax throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Wax misses with a looping right. It looked like Whitaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1##CL2# Wax rushes Whitaker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Wax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whitaker is defending well for now. Wax throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whitaker .
Whitaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whitaker taking a breather. Wax misses with the head strike.
Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Whitaker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Whitaker looking to slow down the pace here. Wax misses with a knee to the head. Still in the clinch, Whitaker scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# Wax tries to throw a body punch but Whitaker avoids it by throwing Wax back against the cage. Wax fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wax trying to land knees to the body.
Wax blocks a body shot from Whitaker . Whitaker taking a breather. Whitaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whitaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Whitaker taking a breather. Wax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wax misses with a knee strike.
Whitaker leaning against his opponent.
Wax missing with knees to the body.
#T3# Still in the clinch, Whitaker scores with a nice short uppercut. Whitaker trying to control the position but instead, Wax has worked for underhooks and has pushed Whitaker into the cage. Whitaker avoiding damage as Wax throws knees to the body.
Wax misses with a knee strike.
Wax trying to land knees to the body.
Whitaker avoiding damage.
Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Whitaker wants to get back to striking at distance but Wax won't allow it.
Wax tries a knee to the head but Whitaker blocks it.
Charlie Wax seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Whitaker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4# Whitaker leaning his opponent against the cage. Wax misses with some punches.
Wax can't find room to land a body shot as Whitaker controls the action.
Wax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wax tries a body shot but Whitaker blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Wax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whitaker .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wax missing with knees to the body.
Ray Whitaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wax working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! Charlie Wax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wax 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Wax! Charlie Wax bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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