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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alborov misses with a looping right. A lazy left from Alborov finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Walter White has been cut. Alborov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Alborov. White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alborov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. No luck for White with that takedown attempt. Alborov punishes White's body with a nice straight punch. Alborov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively. White drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alborov defends it well. White shoots and misses and Alborov counters with a straight right hand. Alborov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. White takes one on the button. White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alborov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#White is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Alborov moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt White! Alborov continues to tee off on White, landing with a left and a right! Alborov connects with a right hand that leaves White sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Alborov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Irbek Alborov! After the fight, Irbek Alborov 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. Walter White spoke after the fight, saying 'You're god damn right that sucked'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alborov looks to land a right hand but Perez moved out of range. Alborov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez. Perez throws a series of punches but Alborov moves out of range. Alborov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alborov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight. Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alborov circles away quickly and effectively. Alborov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Perez is looking to clinch but Alborov is avoiding it.
Alborov scores with a jab to the jaw. Perez walks into a straight right hand from Alborov. Alborov looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely. Perez tries to clinch there but Alborov circles away.
Alborov checks a low kick from Perez. Perez has Alborov up against the cage in a clinch.
Alborov working aggressively here.
Perez is pushing Alborov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Alborov lands a hook to the side of the head. Alborov misses with a punch on the inside.
Perez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alborov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Alborov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alborov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Alborov throws a head punch that misses. Alborov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez. Alborov misses with a punch on the inside.
Alborov lands an uppercut. Alborov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Perez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alborov lands with a short shot to the head. Alborov misses with the head strike.
Alborov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Perez is rocked! Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Alborov finish him? Perez trying to control the position but instead, Alborov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perez into the cage. Perez seems to have recovered his senses. Perez lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Alborov lands an uppercut. Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Alborov.
Alborov lands an uppercut. Alborov lands a body punch in the clinch. Alborov lands with a right to the head. Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Alborov looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range. Alborov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alborov throws a monster overhand right that drops Perez! Alborov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irbek Alborov! A very excited looking Irbek Alborov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2020 |
#R1# Potku goes for a double leg but Alborov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alborov continues to drive forward. Alborov lands with a shot to the body. Alborov slaps away a takedown attempt from Potku, before circling back to the center of the mat. Potku tries for a takedown but Alborov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Irbek Alborov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Potku. Alborov just misses with a punch to the body.
Potku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alborov as he avoids it easily. Alborov slaps away a takedown attempt from Potku, before circling back to the center of the mat. Paavo Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Potku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Alborov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Potku with a poor takedown and Alborov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Potku fails with a takedown attempt. Alborov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Potku's head backwards. Potku darts in looking for a takedown but Alborov gets double underhooks and turns Potku into the cage. Alborov connects with a jab. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Potku is defended easily by Alborov. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alborov swings for the body but Potku moves out of range.
Potku shoots for a double leg takedown but Alborov sprawls well. He's pushed Potku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Alborov is looking to wear down Potku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1# Alborov misses with a body shot.
Alborov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Potku shoots in but Alborov avoids the takedown attempt easily. Alborov lands with a right hand. Potku tries for a takedown but Alborov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Alborov scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC# Potku is rocked! Alborov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alborov wants it to stay on the feet. Potku is still on wobbly legs! Can Alborov finish him? Are you kidding me?! Alborov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Potku clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Irbek Alborov! Irbek Alborov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2020 |
#R1# Alborov misses with a looping right. Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick. Alborov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Alborov's head. Swanson throws a head kick that misses. Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Alborov checks the leg kick. Swanson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Swanson with a nice cross. Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alborov moves out of range of the body kick. A counter left hand to the body from Alborov misses its target. Swanson misses with an uppercut
and Alborov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A swing and a miss from Alborov. Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alborov.
#CL# Alborov instigates a clinch. #T1##BC# Alborov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Alborov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Alborov takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses. Swanson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick. Alborov is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Swanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alborov counters with a stiff right hand. Alborov moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
No joy there for Swanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab by Swanson. Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Swanson cracks Alborov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Alborov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Swanson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alborov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.#T2##CL# Alborov moves into range and clinches up with Swanson.#BC# Alborov manages to break the clinch.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Swanson misses with a head kick.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Alborov. Alborov throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease. Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat.
#CL# Alborov gets a clinch. A shot in the inside from Alborov. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson. #BC2# Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Alborov. Swanson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alborov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3# Alborov throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it. Alborov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alborov duly obliges. Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alborov cracks Swanson with a good jab. Swanson misses with a hook
and Alborov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Alborov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Swanson with a nice cross. Swanson misses with a straight right. Swanson throws a body punch but Alborov moves out of range. Alborov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A big right from Swanson misses. A quick step to the side and Alborov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Swanson scores with a three punch combo!
#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alborov is looking to counter punch. Alborov shoots for a takedown but Swanson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alborov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
Alborov slips under a jab from Swanson. Alborov lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Swanson misses with a left hand letting Alborov counter with a right hand. Alborov misses with a hook. Swanson ducked under it nicely. Swanson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedicte Swanson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Swanson misses with a wild combination.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick. Alborov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away. Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alborov feinted with a counter takedown. Swanson misses with an uppercut. Swanson jabs at Alborov's body. Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alborov is out of range and Swanson settles back down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss! Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alborov.
Alborov throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range. Swanson lands a jab to Alborov's midsection.#T1# Alborov throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Alborov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson. A big right from Swanson misses. Alborov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson. A left lands for Alborov. Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Alborov's shoulder, as Alborov tries to avoid the shot. Alborov throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range. Alborov needs to keep his hands up - Swanson had a free shot at his head there. Alborov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Alborov. Alborov looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range. A solid body kick from Swanson. Alborov avoids a kick to the body.
#T2# Swanson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swanson wants it to stay on the feet. Alborov misses the shot to the body. Alborov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Alborov appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Swanson lands with a cross. This has been an exciting period of action! Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alborov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alborov throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range. Swanson misses with an uppercut. Swanson throws a right hand that misses
and Alborov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swanson thinking. #T3# Swanson takes a swing at Alborov's ribcage but misses. A head kick by Swanson misses enabling Alborov to counter with a crisp jab. #CL# Alborov pushes Swanson up against the cage in a clinch. Alborov working some nice short punches in the clinch. Alborov lands a nice knee to the body. Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alborov uses good head movement to avoid it. Swanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alborov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alborov avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Swanson works Alborov's body with a nice hook. Alborov moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
#T4# Alborov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Alborov misses with a body shot.
Alborov cracks Swanson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. 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! Alborov fails to land the takedown. Swanson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alborov with a body shot.#CL# Alborov moves into range and clinches up with Swanson. Alborov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Swanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Alborov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Swanson jabs Alborov to the body, keeping him at a distance. Alborov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swanson avoids it really well and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedicte Swanson 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# Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alborov. Alborov fails with the takedown and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Swanson!
Alborov ducks under a wild hook from Swanson. Alborov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A lazy body kick from Swanson and Alborov counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Swanson scores with a nice head shot.#CL# Alborov clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Swanson 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.
#T1# Swanson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Swanson looks to throw the jab but Alborov is out of range. Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alborov tries to counter with a takedown but Swanson is quick to defend against it. Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alborov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Swanson slips under a jab from Alborov. Swanson digs a good hook to Alborov's body.
Alborov misses with a wild body shot. Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alborov ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.#CL# Alborov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swanson, pushing him back against the cage. Alborov works on Swanson's body with a couple of short punches. Alborov lands with a short shot to the head. Irbek Alborov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A short uppercut from Alborov. Good body shot from Alborov.
Alborov lands a hook to the side of the head. Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Alborov lands a jab. Swanson misses with a hook
and Alborov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL# Alborov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Swanson controlling the action here for a moment.
Alborov presses Swanson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Alborov tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Swanson prevents a body shot from Alborov. Alborov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swanson backwards. #T3# Alborov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alborov lands with a short head shot on the inside. Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Irbek Alborov has scored more points in the clinch so far. Alborov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Alborov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Alborov lands with a short head shot on the inside. Alborov pushes Swanson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC# Alborov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick. Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Alborov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Alborov counter with a right hand. Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Alborov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Alborov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Alborov looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range. The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Alborov avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Alborov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Alborov.#KD# Alborov lands a big right hand that sends Swanson crashing to the mat! Alborov stays standing though and waves Swanson back to his feet!#ROC# Swanson is rocked! Swanson lands a jab. Swanson misses with a looping right. Alborov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Swanson misses with a right hand #KD# and Alborov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Swanson! Alborov lets Swanson back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Swanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Alborov finish him? The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Alborov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Irbek Alborov showed his dominance in that final round. I think Swanson 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson! Benedicte Swanson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
UGD 61:Palmer Vs Usyk
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1# A slow jab from Alborov misses its intended target. Carmody misses with a wild combination.
Alborov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carmody. Carmody circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2# It looks like Hugo Carmody has been cut. Carmody scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Carmody has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carmody there as he acknowledges the shot. Carmody motions for Alborov to come forward. Carmody throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Carmody throws a front kick that sends Alborov stumbling back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alborov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Alborov misses with a combination
and Carmody counters with a low kick, right behind Alborov 's knee. Carmody lands with a shot to the body. #T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Alborov. Carmody does a little dance to reset his feet. Carmody appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Carmody tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Carmody ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Alborov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. As Alborov backs away, Carmody returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2# Alborov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alborov works on Carmody's body with a couple of short punches. Alborov tries a body shot but Carmody blocks it.
Alborov tries to throw a body punch but Carmody avoids it by throwing Alborov back against the cage. Alborov misses with a short punch on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Alborov.
Alborov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Carmody fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carmody working some nice short punches in the clinch. Carmody has a couple of punches blocked by Alborov.
Carmody misses with a body punch.
#T2# Alborov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short right from Carmody on the inside. Alborov throws a head punch that misses. Alborov trying to land knees to the body.
Alborov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alborov. Carmody tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alborov's elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alborov lands a hook to the side of the head. Carmody avoiding damage as Alborov throws knees to the body.
Alborov lands with a light punch inside. Carmody blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alborov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alborov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alborov can't find room to land a body shot as Carmody controls the action.
Alborov scores with a nice hook to the head. Carmody lands a body shot. Carmody tries to throw a body punch but Alborov avoids it by throwing Carmody back against the cage. Carmody blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carmody keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alborov's efforts to push away.#T3# Alborov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carmody tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Alborov lands with a short head shot on the inside. Alborov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carmody's elbow. Carmody misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alborov working aggressively here.
Alborov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carmody misses with the head strike.
Carmody doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alborov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carmody or not. Carmody tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alborov's elbow. Still in the clinch, Alborov scores with a nice short uppercut. Alborov lands a hook that snaps the head of Carmody backwards. Carmody works on Alborov's body with a couple of short punches. Alborov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carmody backwards. Carmody blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alborov tries to throw a body punch but Carmody avoids it by throwing Alborov back against the cage. Carmody digs a right hand into Alborov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alborov's gas tank. #T4# Alborov struggles to land a body shot inside as Carmody controls his hands.
Carmody goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carmody blocks a body shot from Alborov. Alborov throws a punch but it's blocked by Carmody. Alborov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carmody goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alborov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carmody avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Carmody tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alborov's elbow. Alborov has had enough of the clinch but Carmody keeps him there for the moment. Carmody lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Alborov. Alborov struggles to land a body shot inside as Carmody controls his hands.
Alborov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carmody. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alborov. Carmody lands a left hand.
Alborov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Alborov misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irbek Alborov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hugo Carmody's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Alborov takes a swing at Carmody's ribcage but misses. Carmody misses with a straight left. Alborov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Carmody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alborov moves away. Carmody throws a head kick but Alborov moves out of range.
Alborov feints the counter takedown. Hugo Carmody is winning the standup battle so far. Alborov looks to land a combination but Carmody avoids it well. Carmody throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alborov staying out of range there. Carmody motions for Alborov to come forward. Carmody throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Carmody avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Carmody misses the target. Alborov throws a right hand that misses
and Carmody counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alborov's knee momentarily.#T1# Alborov misses with a hook
and Carmody counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Irbek Alborov has been cut. Hugo Carmody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Carmody slips under a jab from Alborov. Carmody throwing a counter right hand but Alborov manages to avoid it. Carmody changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Carmody feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alborovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Alborov tests Carmody's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've been told by Carmody's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Carmody clobbers Alborov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Hugo Carmody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Alborov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Alborov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alborov slips a straight right by Carmody. Carmody moves forwards but Alborov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2# Alborov misses with a straight right. 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! Alborov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alborov there as he acknowledges the shot. Alborov throws a series of punches but Carmody moves out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Carmody. Carmody shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Alborov throws a combination that misses and Carmody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Carmody finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Alborov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Carmody fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alborov is out of range. A nice side step and Alborov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Alborov throws a jab but it's blocked by Carmody. Carmody quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Carmody walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Alborov looks to score with a jab to the body but Carmody is just out of range.#T3# Carmody lands a nice shot to the body.
Carmody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alborov moves away.#CL2# Alborov rushes Carmody and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Carmody misses with a short punch on the inside. Alborov swings wildly with an uppercut but Carmody uses good head movement to avoid it. Alborov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alborov lands a body punch. Alborov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carmody pulls him back up using the underhooks. Carmody has a couple of punches blocked by Alborov.
Carmody is working Alborov over against the cage. Alborov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC# Carmody manages to break the clinch.
Carmody throws the kick towards the body but Alborov avoids it. Alborov looks like he wants to counter punch here. Alborov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carmody moves away.#T4# Alborov wants to clinch up but Carmody keeps it at a distance. It looked like Carmody was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Alborov is looking to clinch but Carmody is avoiding it.
Carmody throws an overhand right that lands on Alborov's shoulder, as Alborov tries to avoid the shot. Alborov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Carmody displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alborov. Hugo Carmody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irbek Alborov. Alborov throws a body shot but no joy. The fighters circle momentarily. Carmody darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Carmody thumps Alborov with a low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Carmody connects with an inside leg kick. Carmody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Carmody dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R3# Alborov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carmody doesn't seem bothered though. Carmody displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alborov throws out the jab. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carmody. Alborov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carmody. Carmody takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Alborov lands a glancing blow to the side of Carmody's head.#CL2# Alborov gets a clinch. Alborov takes a shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alborov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alborov landing knees to the head.
Carmody goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carmody lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alborov swings wildly with an uppercut but Carmody uses good head movement to avoid it. Irbek Alborov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2# Alborov breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Carmody lands with an overhand left. A solid body kick from Carmody. Alborov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Alborov walks into a jab. Alborov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Carmody lands with a right hand. #ROC# Alborov is rocked! Alborov tries to clinch but Carmody moves out of range. Carmody lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Alborov is still on wobbly legs! Can Carmody finish him?#CUT# That has opened up Irbek Alborov's cut even more. Carmody misses with a body kick. Alborov seems to have recovered his senses. Alborov misses with a body shot.
#T2# Alborov walks into a stiff left hand from Carmody. Alborov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Carmody dips to his left and cracks Alborov with an uppercut! This has been an exciting period of action! Carmody works the jab nicely. Alborov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Carmody lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alborov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carmody misses with an uppercut
and Alborov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Alborov looks to score with a jab to the body but Carmody is just out of range.#T3# Carmody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alborov manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Alborov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Alborov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Carmody. That one must have hurt. Alborov on the wrong end of a nice jab. Carmody staying out of range there. It looked like Carmody was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alborov.#KD# Carmody cracks Alborov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alborov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Carmody finish him?
#CUT# The cut above Irbek Alborov's eye is starting to cause him problems now. A telegraphed right hand from Carmody misses the target. Carmody pushes Alborov away with a front kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Carmody misses with a low kick. Carmody throws an off balance right hand
and Alborov counters with a three punch combo that has Carmody backing up. Carmody nods at Alborov to acknowledge the strikes. Carmody lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4# Alborov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carmody finds it's way round the side to connect with Alborov's head. Carmody lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Carmody scores with a jab to the head.
Alborov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A slow jab from Carmody misses its intended target. #KD# Carmody cracks Alborov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Carmody has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alborov to stand back up! Carmody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alborov can do to turn this around? Alborov thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Carmody takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carmody blocks a jab. Alborov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Carmody clearly takes that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R4# Carmody throws an overhand right that lands on Alborov's shoulder, as Alborov tries to avoid the shot. Alborov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Carmody tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alborov is able to avoid easily. Alborov scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Alborov there. Carmody lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Carmody is predictable there and Alborov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Alborov thuds a left hand into Carmody's body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carmody takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A clash of legs there as Alborov blocks the low kick. Carmody 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.
Carmody thuds his shin into the meat of Alborov's side.#T1# Alborov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alborov there as he acknowledges the shot. Carmody chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alborov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carmody.
Alborov 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. Alborov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carmody with a jab. Carmody feints and then cracks Alborov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alborov down. Alborov throws a series of punches but Carmody avoids them all with ease. Alborov ducks under a wild hook from Carmody. Alborov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carmody defends it well. Carmody moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2# Carmody lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Carmody stuffs the takedown attempt from Alborov. Alborov gets slowly back to his feet. Carmody lands a jab to the head.
Carmody misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alborov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Carmody cracks a nice hook into Alborov's ribs. Carmody lunges at Alborov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alborov's hand. Alborov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# Carmody motions for Alborov to come forward. Carmody throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Carmody throws a quick inside leg kick. Carmody misses with a low kick.
Alborov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Carmody takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Alborov misses with an uppercut. Carmody saw that one coming. Carmody scores with a nice strike. Carmody thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alborov if he has to take too many more of those.
Carmody misses with a body kick. Alborov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Carmody. Alborov misses with a body shot.
It looked like Carmody wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carmody, as that shot connected.
#CUT# Irbek Alborov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4# Alborov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carmody counters with a body kick. Alborov throws a poor cross that misses
and Carmody cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Carmody throws an overhand right that lands on Alborov's shoulder, as Alborov tries to avoid the shot. Carmody avoids the body shot from Alborov.
Carmody throws out a leg kick but Alborov moves out of range and Carmody only half commits. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alborov misses with an uppercut. Carmody saw that one coming. Carmody lands with a nice body punch. Carmody lands with a shot to the body. A decent looking body kick lands there for Carmody. Carmody misses with a low kick. Carmody scores with a sloppy right hand. Alborov should have avoided that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Carmody had his way with Irbek Alborov in that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Carmody's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# Carmody lands the left hand.#TD2# Alborov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Alborov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Alborov throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Carmody tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alborov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Carmody managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alborov.
Carmody taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alborov lands some shots froms side control. Alborov throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Alborov trying to control the action but Carmody is working from the bottom. #T1# Carmody holding on. Alborov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carmody is avoiding damage well.
Alborov tries to score with some ground and pound. Carmody controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Sloppy strikes there by Alborov. Alborov tries to advance to mount but can't. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Irbek Alborov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Alborov scores with a couple of short elbows. An elbow from Alborov crashes against the mat.
Alborov is looking to take a break and control but Carmody is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Alborov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Carmody is not content to let Alborov control the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Alborov fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Carmody fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alborov on the side of the head.#T3# Alborov slips under a jab from Carmody. Carmody stuns Alborov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Alborov swings for the body but Carmody moves out of range.
Carmody throws a body shot but no joy. Alborov thows a left - swing and a miss! Alborov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carmody counters with a nice kick to the body. A slapping body kick lands there for Carmody. Carmody slips a straight right by Alborov. Carmody is looking to counter with a body kick. Carmody takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Alborov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carmody is fending him off so far but Alborov persists. Nope, Carmody circles away and we're back to standing. Alborov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4# Alborov misses with an uppercut. Carmody saw that one coming. It looked like Carmody wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Carmody lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Alborov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carmody counters with a good, hard body kick but Alborov shrugs it off. Carmody turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carmody, as that shot connected.
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! Carmody lands a jab to Alborov's midsection. Good shot there by Carmody. Carmody takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Alborov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carmody. Alborov looks for a takedown but Carmody sprawls well.
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 Hugo Carmody. I think Carmody 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Carmody! Hugo Carmody retains his middleweight title! An out of breath Hugo Carmody thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
UGD 59:Man Vs Hart
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1# Alborov 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.
#CUT2# It looks like Maui Wowie has been cut. Alborov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2# Alborov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wowie sprawling to the canvas! Wowie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alborov finish him?!
#ROC2# Wowie is rocked! Alborov cracks Wowie on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wowie falls backwards against the cage. Alborov follows up with more strikes that drop Wowie to his knees. Alborov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wowie! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irbek Alborov! Irbek Alborov 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. Maui Wowie was interviewed post fight and said 'Pass the Bong'.
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Event:
UGD 55:Tanaka Vs Shevchenko II
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1# Alborov misses with a body shot.
Alborov looks to land a combination but Mason avoids it well. Alborov missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Alborov misses with a body shot.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Alborov works Mason's body with a nice hook. Alborov lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Mason misses with a straight left. Alborov lands a slapping body shot.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alborov lands with a good body shot. Mason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Alborov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Alborov swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Mason scores with a shot to the body.
#T1# Alborov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Alborov connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back. Alborov misses with a straight left. Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Alborov misses with a body shot.
Alborov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mason counter with a right hand. Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alborov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center. Alborov throws a series of punches but Mason moves out of range. Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Alborov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason. Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Alborov scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2# Alborov instigates a clinch. Mason misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Alborov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mason misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Alborov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mason blocks it with crossed arms. Alborov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2# Alborov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason misses the shot to the body. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Alborov misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2# Alborov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mason is staying active underneath Alborov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Alborov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though. Mason is looking to improve his position.
#T3# Mason trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Still in half guard, Alborov seems content to control. Mason trying to hold on to Alborov's head to control him but Alborov postures up.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mason avoids the body shot from Alborov.
As Alborov looks to move away, Mason throws a big counter combo but Alborov just gets out of the way. A head kick misses from Mason. Alborov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mason throws a solid leg kick but Alborov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mason. Mason swings for the body but Alborov moves out of range.
Alborov tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range. Alborov throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot. Mason slips under a jab. Mason slips under a jab from Alborov. Irbek Alborov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Alborov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alborov shoots and misses enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab. Mason looks for the body kick but Alborov saw that one coming. Mason blocks a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irbek Alborov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Alborov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Alborov works Mason's body with a nice hook. Mason looks for the body kick but Alborov saw that one coming. Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alborov closes the distance and lands a one-two. Alborov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.
Alborov dodges the punch combination from Mason.
Alborov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Mason misses the target. Alborov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Alborov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Alborov cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jab by Alborov. Alborov scores with a body shot.
Mason displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT# It looks like Irbek Alborov has been cut.#T1# Mason throws a looping overhand right but Alborov ducks down to avoid it. A countering left hand to the body from Alborov misses. Alborov looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range. Alborov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason scores with a nice right hand.
Alborov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout. A slow jab from Alborov misses its intended target. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Alborov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Alborov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. A left lands for Alborov. Irbek Alborov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Alborov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Mason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alborov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Alborov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mason throws a big shot that misses. Mason slips under a jab from Alborov. Mason misses with a kick to the body.
#T2# Mason moves away from the strike by Alborov. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mason misses with a wild body shot. Alborov with the counter takedown but Mason avoids it easily. Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alborov manages to avoid it. Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alborov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason. Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason defending well as Alborov loads up on a big left hand. Mason quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Mason swings for the body but Alborov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Alborov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Mason thows a left - swing and a miss! Alborov tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it. Alborov misses with a straight left. Mason avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3# Alborov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alborov with a jab. Alborov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alborov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alborov takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses. Alborov tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2# Alborov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mason quickly recovers to half guard. Alborov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Alborov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Alborov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though. Alborov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Alborov thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alborov in particular looking to stall. Mason is trying to get back to full guard. Alborov is figuring out what he wants to do next. Mason keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Mason is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irbek Alborov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Irbek Alborov's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Alborov connects with a single shot there. Alborov throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Alborov throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely. Alborov takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses. Alborov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nice shot lands for Alborov. Alborov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Alborov checks a low kick from Mason. Alborov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason swings for the body but Alborov moves out of range.
#T1# Alborov misses with a straight left. Mason has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alborov finds it's way round the side to connect with Mason's head. Alborov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Alborov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alborov scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Alborov does a little dance to reset his feet. Alborov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A jab lands there for Mason. Mason looks for the body kick but Alborov saw that one coming. Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Alborov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Alborov stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A good leg kick by Mason. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2# Alborov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mason tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alborov is in Mason's guard.#T2# Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Alborov is looking to pass into half guard but Mason pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mason is in guard.#REVR# Alborov looking for a sweep. Not yet Alborov, not yet. Mason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Irbek Alborov has got the better of the ground game so far. Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alborov swivels though and keeps the full guard. Alborov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# Mason controls from within his opponent's guard. Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Alborov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. #REVB# Alborov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Alborov 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. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Alborov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now. Alborov landing with the ground and pound. Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dean Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Irbek Alborov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Alborov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #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 fight! Irbek Alborov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Alborov 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irbek Alborov! A less than humble Irbek Alborov 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 51:Wayne Vs Man
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Alborov. Harrison does a little dance to reset his feet. Alborov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alborov with a lazy takedown attempt and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Harrison dodges the punch combination from Alborov.
Despite the aggression on Harrison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Harrison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alborov lands an overhand right. Alborov swinging wildly here.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses. Harrison has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alborov staying out of range there. Alborov blocks a jab. Alborov throws a series of strikes that have Harrison backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alborov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harrison - the referee stops the clock and Alborov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harrison. Alborov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1# Harrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alborov. Alborov throws a right hand that Harrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Harrison also avoids with ease. Harrison ducks under a wild hook from Alborov. Alborov swings for the body but Harrison moves out of range.
Alborov tests Harrison's chin there with a solid looking shot. Alborov digs a good body shot into Harrison's ribs. Alborov misses the body punch and Harrison counters with a lovely straight right hand! Alborov moves out of range of the strikes. Nice jab there from Alborov. Harrison throws a body punch but Alborov moves out of range. Jab from Alborov. Harrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alborov misses with a wild body shot. #T2# Harrison with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harrison moves out of range as Alborov strikes. Harrison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Alborov throws a looping overhand right but Harrison ducks down to avoid it. Alborov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. A cross from Alborov lands. Alborov swings for the body but Harrison moves out of range.
Harrison throws the left hand but Alborov avoids the punch easily. Harrison takes a body punch but keeps moving. Alborov throws a hook but Harrison blocks it. Harrison replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alborov blocks it well. Alborov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A nice inside leg kick there by Harrison. That's going to slow Alborov down. Alborov throws a series of punches but Harrison avoids them all with ease. A looping hook to the body misses from Alborov. Harrison does a little dance to reset his feet. Harrison fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3# Harrison throws a leg kick but Alborov checks it. A counter left hand to the body from Alborov misses its target. Alborov takes a swing at Harrison's ribcage but misses. Harrison throws the kick towards the body but Alborov avoids it. A nice leg kick lands there from Harrison. Alborov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harrison counters with a lovely straight right hand! Irbek Alborov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Alborov catches Harrison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Alborov lands with a right hand. Harrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Alborov lands the left hand. Harrison fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alborov is out of range. Alborov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Harrison takes one to the chin there. Alborov takes a swing at Harrison's ribcage but misses. Harrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! Alborov moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4# Harrison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Harrison cracks Alborov with a right hand to the side of the head. Alborov scores with a body shot.
Alborov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alborov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Harrison on the wrong end of a nice jab. A nice inside leg kick there by Harrison. That's going to slow Alborov down. Harrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alborov was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrison. Nice uppercut there from Alborov. Harrison walks into a left hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Alborov looks to throw the jab but Harrison is out of range. Alborov throws a looping overhand right but Harrison ducks down to avoid it. Harrison unleashes a big counter combination but Alborov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Alborov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Alborov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Alborov lands the left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irbek Alborov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Alborov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harrison momentarily.
Harrison throws a hook to the side of Alborov's head but Alborov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Alborov lands with a straight right. Harrison didn't see that one coming. Alborov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harrison can do to turn this around? Alborov throws a hook but Harrison avoids it easily. Alborov throws a body punch but Harrison moves out of range. Harrison looks like he wants to counter punch here. Alborov avoids the body shot from Harrison.
Harrison swings away with a leg kick that misses. Alborov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Harrison might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alborov has got the better of the exchanges. Alborov avoids the head kick by Harrison.
Harrison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irbek Alborov is winning the standup battle so far. Harrison misses with a jab to the body
and Alborov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alborov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2# It looks like Irbek Alborov has been cut. Harrison scores with the left hand. Alborov knows he should have avoided that one. Harrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! Alborov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Alborov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harrison defends well and Alborov ends up having to push Harrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1# Harrison takes one to the side of the head.
Harrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harrison with a hook. Harrison throws a leg kick that is checked and Alborov counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Harrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alborov. Harrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Alborov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harrison on the side of the head. Harrison throws a leg kick #TD# and Alborov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Harrison! This has been an exciting period of action! Harrison is trying to improve his position. Alborov throws a strike aimed at the side of Harrison's head but Harrison avoids it well. Alborov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Alborov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2# Harrison is looking to regain half guard here but Alborov keeps moving and retains side control. Alborov working the ground and pound. Alborov tries to score with some ground and pound. Harrison controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Alborov scoring with punches and elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harrison trying to remain calm as Alborov controls from the top position. Harrison stops Alborov from passing to mount. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Alborov throws a strike aimed at the side of Harrison's head but Harrison avoids it well. Alborov grinds an elbow into Harrison's temple. Harrison avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alborov. #T3# Alborov slows the pace down. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harrison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alborov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Alborov trying to control the action but Harrison is working from the bottom. Alborov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harrison's head. Alborov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harrison defending well though. Alborov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Alborov looks to land a strike but Harrison avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Alborov wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Harrison looks to land a left hand but Alborov moved out of range nicely. Harrison throws a body shot but no joy. Alborov moves out of range of the body kick from Harrison.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alborov checks a leg kick. Donk. Alborov catches Harrison right on the button with a cross. Alborov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrison throws a fast counter high kick but Alborov manages to duck under it in time. Alborov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Alborov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irbek Alborov dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Irbek Alborov's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round! #R3# Alborov misses with a hook
and Harrison counters with a slapping leg kick. Alborov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Alborov throws out a loose jab but Harrison uses good head movement to avoid it. Harrison throws a counter combo. Alborov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Alborov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Alborov connects with a single shot there. Alborov fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Alborov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Harrison was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Alborov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Alborov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harrison momentarily.
Harrison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Alborov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alborov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harrison. Good leg kick by Harrison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Harrison misses. Harrison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1# Harrison looks to land a body kick but Alborov moved away. Harrison ducks under a wild hook from Alborov. Alborov lands a nice hook to Harrison's body. Harrison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Danga de danga de dang - Alborov scores with a four punch combination! Harrison tries to work over Alborov's front leg with a kick but Alborov checks it. Harrison looks for the body kick but Alborov saw that one coming. Alborov jabs Harrison right on the nose. Harrison blinks but takes it well. Harrison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Alborov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Harrison throws an off balance right hand
and Alborov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Alborov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alborov throws a combination that misses and Harrison makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alborov really felt that one! Alborov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2# Alborov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harrison as he jumps to the side. Harrison throws a nice outside leg kick. Alborov scores with a body shot.
Harrison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alborov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It seemed like Harrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Harrison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alborov misses with an uppercut. Alborov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC# Harrison is rocked! Alborov misses with the combination.
Harrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Alborov finish him? A low kick from Harrison is predictable there and Alborov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. King Harrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Harrison seems to have recovered his senses.#T3# Harrison throws a sloppy head kick and Alborov moves out of range easily. A punch combination from Alborov misses. Harrison jabbing away but nothing is landing. Alborov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harrison under the eye. Alborov swings widly with a right hand
and Harrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Alborov staying out of range there. Harrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alborov. Harrison swings widly with a right hand
and Harrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Harrison swings and misses with a shot to the body and Alborov counters with a nice body shot. Alborov throws a body shot but no joy. Harrison misses with a low kick. Alborov misses with a double jab
and Alborov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4# Alborov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Alborov tries to bum rush Harrison with a series of wild strikes but Harrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault. 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! Harrison throws out a leg kick but Alborov moves out of range and Harrison only half commits. Alborov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Harrison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alborov. Harrison jabbing away but nothing is landing. Alborov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A slow jab from Harrison misses its intended target. #TD# Alborov gets the takedown into side control. Irbek Alborov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Alborov trying to control the action but Harrison is working from the bottom. Harrison throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight! Irbek Alborov showed his dominance in that final round. Well Alborov 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irbek Alborov! Irbek Alborov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
UGD 45:Gallagher Vs Hart
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1# Escobarre misses the shot to the body. A jab from Alborov misses. Escobarre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Alborov dodges the punch combination from Escobarre.
Alborov misses with a two punch combination.
Alborov misses with a shot to the body and Escobarre counters with a stiff right hand. Alborov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2# It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut. Escobarre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alborov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Alborov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Alborov throws out a counter right but Escobarre avoids it with no problem. Alborov misses with an uppercut. Alborov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alborov throws a series of punches but Escobarre avoids them all with ease. Escobarre sizes up Alborov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Alborov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Escobarre throws a jab when Alborov was well out of range.#T1##TD2# Alborov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Alborov prevents Escobarre from improving his position. Escobarre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alborov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alborov's back! Alborov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Alborov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Escobarre off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Alborov staying busy and making it hard for Escobarre to control. Escobarre lands a shot to the head. Escobarre just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2# Alborov can't escape the position.
#SUB# Escobarre 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, Alborov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Alborov covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB# Escobarre has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Alborov is defending well but eventually Escobarre manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Alborov has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pablo Escobarre! Pablo Escobarre retains his middleweight title! A very excited looking Pablo Escobarre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UGD 42:Man Vs Moshington
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1# Steiner cracks the inside of Alborov's front leg. Alborov getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Steiner feints and then cracks Alborov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alborov down. Alborov moves out of range as Steiner throws a body kick.
Alborov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Steiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alborov.
Alborov lands with a straight right. Steiner didn't see that one coming. Steiner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steiner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alborov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Alborov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alborov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alborov lands a head shot. Steiner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alborov is out of range. #TD# Steiner gets caught napping as Alborov dives in and scores a takedown. Steiner manages to retain guard.#ES2# Steiner has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Alborov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Good body shot from Steiner.
#T1# A short right from Steiner on the inside. #BC# Alborov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Alborov blocks a jab. Steiner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Alborov tries to counter with a takedown but Steiner is quick to defend against it. Alborov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steiner manages to avoid it. Steiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Alborov appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Steiner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2# It looks like Irbek Alborov has been cut. Steiner lands with a shot to the body. Steiner lands with a good body shot. Alborov misses with the combination.
Steiner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alborov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Alborov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2# Steiner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alborov's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Steiner throws a head kick but Alborov moves out of range.
#TD# Alborov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Steiner is staying active underneath Alborov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Steiner tries to get to full guard but Alborov has control of the leg. Alborov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Steiner tries to get to full guard but Alborov has control of the leg. Steiner gets full guard. Alborov landing some decent shots from guard. #T3# Alborov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Alborov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Alborov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Alborov forces his way into half guard. Alborov trying to control from half guard but Steiner is working away. Steiner is trying to stand.
Alborov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Alborov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Alborov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Steiner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4# Steiner is looking for a sweep. Alborov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Alborov scoring with strikes to the body and head. Alborov not landing any meaningful shots this time. Steiner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Alborov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Alborov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES2# Steiner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steiner. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alborov throws a big shot that misses. Steiner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alborov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Steiner dominated that round. The cut man is working on Irbek Alborov's cut. That's time! Alborov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Steiner looks to throw a body kick letting Alborov counter with a right hand. Alborov drops Steiner with a big left hand! Steiner is injured, injured bad! Alborov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irbek Alborov! Irbek Alborov 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 38:Shevchenko Vs Rougeau
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1# Alborov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Stenbeck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Alborov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenbeck. Stenbeck pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice straight punches there by Alborov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alborov. Alborov thuds a left hand into Stenbeck's body. Stenbeck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alborov moves away. Alborov misses with a wild body shot. Alborov misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Stenbeck misses. Stenbeck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Stenbeck throws a leg kick which misses Alborov's front leg but catches the back leg as Alborov tries to avoid it. #T1# Nice straight punches there by Alborov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alborov. Alborov lands a jab-cross combination. Alborov misses with a two punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Alborov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Alborov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stenbeck misses with a hook. Alborov ducked under it nicely. Alborov feinted with a counter takedown. Alborov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alborov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stenbeck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Irbek Alborov has been cut. Stenbeck jabbing away but nothing is landing. Alborov misses with an uppercut
and Stenbeck counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# No joy there for Stenbeck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A jab from Stenbeck misses. Alborov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Stenbeck misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Alborov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stenbeck throws a body shot but no joy. Stenbeck misses with a wild combination.
Alborov misses with a shot to the body and Stenbeck counters with a nice uppercut. Alborov missing with a left hand there. Stenbeck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice uppercut there from Alborov.#T3# Alborov stuns Stenbeck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Stenbeck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Alborov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Alborov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stenbeck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Alborov ducks under a wild hook from Stenbeck. Alborov moves out of range as Stenbeck throws a body kick.
It looked like Alborov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Irbek Alborov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A shot to the body from Alborov misses and Stenbeck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Alborov takes a swing at Stenbeck's ribcage but misses. Gustaf Stenbeck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Alborov checks a low kick from Stenbeck. Stenbeck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alborov.#T4# Alborov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Stenbeck lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alborov will feel that in the morning.#KD2# Stenbeck sends Alborov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stenbeck is motioning to the referee to let Alborov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2# Alborov is rocked!#CUT2# Irbek Alborov's cut is getting worse. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stenbeck misses with an uppercut
and Alborov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Oh Alborov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Stenbeck comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Alborov seems to have got his legs back now. Stenbeck jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alborov misses with a looping right. Stenbeck moves out of range as Alborov strikes. Alborov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustaf Stenbeck dominated that round. The cut man is working on Irbek Alborov's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Alborov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alborov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Stenbeck dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Stenbeck.
Alborov blocks a jab. Alborov connects with a jab. Alborov misses with a looping right. Stenbeck appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Alborov misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stenbeck delivers a nice body kick. Alborov digs a good body shot into Stenbeck's ribs. Stenbeck looks for the body kick but Alborov saw that one coming. Alborov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1# That kick from Stenbeck tenderised Alborov's leg. Alborov is trying to keep his angry face on. Stenbeck connects with an inside leg kick. Stenbeck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alborov. Alborov throws a big shot that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Alborov. Stenbeck does a little dance to reset his feet. Stenbeck steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Alborov fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD# Stenbeck gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alborov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Alborov landing with the ground and pound. #T2# Alborov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenbeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stenbeck is on top in guard.
#REVB# Stenbeck content to stall in guard here. Alborov looking for a sweep. Not yet Alborov, not yet. Alborov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Stenbeck postures up.
#T3# Stenbeck passes Alborov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Alborov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alborov. Stenbeck preventing the sweep. #SU2# Stenbeck stands up from Alborov's guard - Stenbeck perhaps looking for a knockout. Nice defenses there by Alborov. Good exchange - Alborov coming out on top. Stenbeck fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alborov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Stenbeck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alborov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenbeck feints a counter leg kick.#T4# Stenbeck throws a body punch but Alborov moves out of range. Alborov works Stenbeck's body with a nice hook. Alborov connects with a nice looking jab.
Stenbeck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alborov is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Stenbeck misses with a wild combination.
Alborov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Stenbeck works the jab nicely. 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! Alborov tries to clinch up and Stenbeck counters with a straight punch to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gustaf Stenbeck will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Irbek Alborov's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Alborov staying out of range there. Nice shot by Alborov. Sloppy strikes from Alborov. Those never looked like landing. Alborov scores with a nice head shot. Alborov misses with a lunging right hand
and Alborov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Alborov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenbeck counters with an inside leg kick. Alborov tests Stenbeck's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stenbeck lands a nice looking body kick. Stenbeck lands a nice hook to Alborov's body. Alborov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1# Stenbeck just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Alborov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gustaf Stenbeck seems to be getting the better of the standup. Alborov looks to clinch and Stenbeck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Alborov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Alborov does it's job there. A jab from Stenbeck misses. Stenbeck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A shot to the liver by Stenbeck. Beautiful body shot. Stenbeck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Alborov throws an overhand right that lands on Stenbeck's shoulder, as Stenbeck tries to avoid the shot. Stenbeck ducks under a wild hook from Alborov. Despite the aggression on Stenbeck's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Irbek Alborov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Stenbeck misses with a looping right. Stenbeck lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stenbeck looks to land a left hand but Alborov moved out of range nicely. Alborov throws a combination that misses #KD2# and Stenbeck counters with a nice right hand that sends Alborov toppling to the canvas! Alborov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stenbeck finish him?!#CUT2# Irbek Alborov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. A looping hook to the body misses from Alborov. Stenbeck does a little dance to reset his feet. Alborov dives in and grabs Stenbeck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stenbeck pushes down on Alborov's head and hops out. Stenbeck let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Alborov misses with a body shot
and Stenbeck counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Alborov tries to clinch up letting Stenbeck counter with a right hand. #T3# Alborov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stenbeck sprawls well. Stenbeck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alborov gets slowly back to his feet. Stenbeck misses with a hook. Alborov misses with a looping right. Stenbeck counters with a body kick. A decent looking body kick lands there for Stenbeck. Stenbeck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alborov.
#CL2# Stenbeck moves into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alborov. Gustaf Stenbeck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Alborov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stenbeck backwards. Stenbeck gets through Alborov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alborov. Stenbeck holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stenbeck lands with a short shot to the head. Alborov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stenbeck after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irbek Alborov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Alborov misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenbeck blocking some punches.
Stenbeck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alborov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Gustaf Stenbeck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Stenbeck 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustaf Stenbeck!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1# Daniels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Daniels looks winded! Alborov lands with an overhand left.#CUT# It looks like Jerome Daniels has been cut. Alborov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
#TD# Alborov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ROC# Daniels is rocked! Alborov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Daniels quite badly. Daniels pulls Alborov in close trying to recover. Alborov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Daniels on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Daniels doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irbek Alborov! Irbek Alborov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GKNY 92 - Mencken v Gumption 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1# Cooke feints and then cracks Alborov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alborov down. Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Alborov is just out of range. Cooke with a body punch. A glancing blow. Alborov throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Alborov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We've been hearing reports that Alborov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Alborov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alborov misses with a jab to the body
and Alborov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice cross by Cooke. Cooke lands a lovely overhand right. A solid body kick from Cooke. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big right from Alborov misses. Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Alborov throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it. Cooke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Cooke lands with a kick to the temple. Alborov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Alborov thuds a left hand into Cooke's body.#T1# Some wild striking there from Alborov.
Cooke throws out a counter right but Alborov avoids it with no problem. Cooke tries to bum rush Alborov with a series of wild strikes but Alborov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cooke darts in trying to clinch and Alborov counters with a nice body shot. Alborov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it. Alborov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooke. Alborov throws a body shot but no joy. Alborov misses the shot to the body. Alborov scores with a jab to the body. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cooke.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick. Cooke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cooke scores with a head kick. Alborov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Cooke throws a body kick that misses and Alborov counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Cooke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action! Cooke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Alborov is looking to wear down Cooke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Cooke throws a leg kick that misses. Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooke scores with a slapping inside leg kick. We've been informed that Cooke 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. Alborov misses with a looping right. Alborov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Alborov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cooke under the eye. Alborov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Alborov misses. Cooke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cooke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Decent striking displayed by Cooke there. Cooke throws a hook but Alborov blocks it. Alborov misses the jab. Alborov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cooke at a distance.
#T3# Cooke throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Alborov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Cooke misses. Alborov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT# It looks like Matt Cooke has been cut. Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alborov.
Alborov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range. Cooke connects with a right hand. Alborov shakes it off. Cooke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cooke cracks the inside of Alborov's front leg. Alborov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cooke is looking to score with low kicks. Alborov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A telegraphed right hand from Alborov misses the target. A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Alborov does a little dance to reset his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4# Cooke dodges the punch combination from Alborov.
Cooke raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Alborov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Alborov misses with a hook. Cooke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alborov. Cooke misses with a left hand enabling Alborov to counter with a crisp jab. Alborov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range. Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alborov throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range. Cooke feints a counter leg kick. The fighters circling - Alborov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cooke throws a leg kick but Alborov moved away. Alborov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cooke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alborov. Cooke thumps Alborov with a low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooke dominated that round. The cut man is working on Matt Cooke's cut. That's time! Alborov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Alborov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Alborov. Alborov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it. Alborov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Cooke scoring well with a low kick there.
Cooke is looking to chop away at Alborov's legs. Cooke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alborov.
Cooke throws out a counter right but Alborov avoids it with no problem. Alborov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Cooke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A head kick misses from Cooke. Alborov swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cooke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. That kick from Cooke tenderised Alborov's leg. Alborov is trying to keep his angry face on. Cooke throws a shot from downtown. Alborov moves away and avoids it. Alborov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Alborov throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range. Cooke tries to clinch up.#T1# Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Alborov's shoulder, as Alborov tries to avoid the shot. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alborov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cooke.
Alborov ducks right into an uppercut from Cooke. Cooke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Cooke throws a body shot but no joy. Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Alborov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Alborov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy. Alborov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away. Alborov lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Cooke. Alborov misses with a body shot.
Alborov throws a right hand that Cooke ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooke also avoids with ease.#T2# Alborov scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alborov swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alborov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke. Alborov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A telegraphed right hand from Cooke misses the target. Cooke misses with a left hand and Alborov counters with a straight right hand. Cooke misses with a hook. Alborov ducked under it nicely. Alborov throwing a counter right hand but Cooke manages to avoid it. Cooke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alborov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Alborov lands a right hook to the body.
Cooke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Alborov. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet. Alborov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Alborov avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Cooke throws a head kick that misses. Alborov avoids the head kick by Cooke.
A little feinted left hand from Alborov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Alborov misses with a wild body shot. Cooke looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3# Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Alborov moves out of range easily. Alborov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range. Cooke is trying to counter with his kicks. Cooke lands a leg kick that knocks Alborov off balance momentarily. Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alborov. Cooke tries a quick counter leg kick but Alborov is wise to it. Cooke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Alborov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
A cross from Cooke lands. Cooke connects with a nice looking jab.
Alborov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Alborov swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Alborov misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming. Alborov throws a body shot but no joy. Cooke lands a leg kick that knocks Alborov off balance momentarily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cooke walks into a left hand. #T4# Alborov missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Alborov takes a shot right to the bread basket. Cooke throws a wild body kick that Alborov sees coming a mile off. Alborov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Alborov.
Alborov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke. Good leg kick by Cooke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alborov avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Cooke scoring well with a low kick there.
Alborov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it. Cooke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Alborov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Alborov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Cooke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Cooke scores with a kick to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Matt Cooke's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Alborov takes a shot right to the bread basket. Cooke takes a swing at Alborov's ribcage but misses. Cooke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cooke has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cooke throws a body kick that misses. Matt Cooke seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cooke keeps Alborov at a distance using the push kick. Cooke misses with a body kick. Alborov connects with a jab. Alborov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cooke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Cooke throws a front kick aimed at Alborov's knee but Alborov avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cooke throws a leg kick that is checked and Alborov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Alborov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alborov looks to land a left hand but Cooke moved out of range nicely. A solid leg kick lands there for Cooke.
Cooke blocks a jab.#T1# Cooke throws a hook but Alborov avoids it easily. Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. An inside leg kick from Cooke misses. Cooke throws a chopping leg kick but Alborov manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Alborov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it. Alborov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alborov digs a good hook to Cooke's body.
Cooke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Alborov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range. Alborov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cooke has time to react. Alborov thuds a left hand into Cooke's body. Alborov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Alborov. Cooke wants to slow Alborov down by chopping away at his legs. Cooke moves into range and connects with a jab. Alborov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Irbek Alborov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Cooke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alborov. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head kick from Cooke lands but Alborov takes it in his stride. Alborov loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch. Alborov checks a leg kick. Cooke misses with an uppercut. Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alborov. Alborov misses the shot to the body. Cooke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alborov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooke. Cooke looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alborov takes a kick to the side of the head. Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Alborov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cooke throws a solid leg kick but Alborov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooke. An attempted straight right counter from Alborov misses the target. Cooke slips under a jab.#T3# Cooke tried to score with a low kick but Alborov checks it. A low kick from Cooke is predictable there and Alborov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Alborov checks a low kick from Cooke. Cooke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Cooke lands with a straight right. Alborov didn't see that one coming. Cooke throws the left hand but Alborov avoids the punch easily. Cooke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Cooke throws a push kick but Alborov slaps the foot to one side. Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cooke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alborov will feel that in the morning. Cooke misses with the combination.
Alborov throws a series of punches but Cooke avoids them all with ease. Alborov takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses. Matt Cooke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Alborov misses with the combination.
And Cooke responds with a good body kick, but Alborov manages to step out the way in time. Alborov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it. Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Alborov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Alborov thows a left - swing and a miss! Cooke is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A swing and a miss from Alborov. Cooke takes a body punch but keeps moving. Alborov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cooke. Alborov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot. It looked like Alborov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cooke. Alborov staying out of range there.#CL2# Cooke instigates a clinch. Alborov misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Matt Cooke. Well Cooke 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Cooke! Matt Cooke 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:
GKNY 87 - Gumption v Mencken 2
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1# Kropotkin jabs Alborov right on the nose. Alborov blinks but takes it well. We've been informed that Kropotkin 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. Kropotkin scores with a hook to the body. Alborov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kropotkin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT# It looks like Petr Kropotkin has been cut. Kropotkin lands a head shot. Kropotkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Petr Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kropotkin swings for the body but Alborov moves out of range.
Alborov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kropotkin manages to avoid it. Alborov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kropotkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kropotkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Alborov moves out of range as Kropotkin strikes. Alborov works the jab nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Alborov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alborov misses the jab. Kropotkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alborov moves away. Kropotkin scores with a nice strike. Kropotkin cracks Alborov with an open hand slap. Kropotkin throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Alborov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kropotkin connects with a right hand. Alborov shakes it off. Alborov digs a good hook to Kropotkin's body.
Kropotkin lands a body shot.
Alborov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kropotkin slips under a jab. Alborov lands a nice hook to Kropotkin's body. Kropotkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kropotkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alborov. Alborov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC# Kropotkin is rocked! Alborov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kropotkin moves away. Alborov throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range. Alborov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Kropotkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alborov misses the shot to the body. Alborov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kropotkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Alborov. Alborov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kropotkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alborov. #T2# Kropotkin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kropotkin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alborov eats them both and turns towards Kropotkin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Kropotkin misses with a double jab.
Kropotkin slips a jab from Alborov. Kropotkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kropotkin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Alborov avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
An attempted straight right counter from Alborov misses the target. Kropotkin slips under a jab. Kropotkin digs a good body shot into Alborov's ribs. Alborov moves forwards but Kropotkin connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kropotkin digs a good body shot into Alborov's ribs. Kropotkin misses the shot to the body. Alborov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kropotkin moves away from the strike by Alborov. Kropotkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Alborov drops his hands momentarily and Kropotkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kropotkin swinging wildly here.
#T3# Alborov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kropotkin manages to avoid it. The fighters circle momentarily. Kropotkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kropotkin tries to clinch up but Alborov circles away and keeps his distance. Alborov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2# Kropotkin closes the distance and pushes Alborov back into the cage. Kropotkin misses with some punches.
Alborov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kropotkin backwards. Alborov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kropotkin backwards. Alborov is trying to break the clinch but Kropotkin has him pressed against the cage. Kropotkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alborovs head. Kropotkin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alborov walks away with a smile on his face. Kropotkin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Kropotkin moves into the clinch. Alborov tries to break the clinch but Kropotkin is controlling the position. Kropotkin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alborov walks away with a smile on his face. Kropotkin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kropotkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alborov sees it coming and avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Alborov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A looping hook to the body misses from Kropotkin. Alborov does a little dance to reset his feet. Kropotkin misses with a straight right. #T4# Alborov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kropotkin. Nice defenses there by Kropotkin. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kropotkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alborov manages to avoid it. Alborov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kropotkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alborov. Kropotkin dodges the punch combination from Alborov.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alborov.
Alborov avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
Alborov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kropotkin is just out of range. Donk. Kropotkin catches Alborov right on the button with a cross. Alborov walks into a straight right hand from Kropotkin. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Alborov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kropotkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alborov is just out of range. Alborov misses with a body shot.
A big right from Kropotkin misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Kropotkin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Petr Kropotkin's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Kropotkin scores with the left hand. Alborov knows he should have avoided that one. Kropotkin throws a shot to the body.
Kropotkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kropotkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Alborov just misses with a punch to the body.
Alborov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kropotkin has time to react. A jab from Kropotkin misses. Kropotkin works Alborov's body with a nice hook. Kropotkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kropotkin misses with a hook. Alborov ducked under it nicely. Alborov misses with a double jab.
Kropotkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A cross from Kropotkin lands. Kropotkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alborov's head backwards. Kropotkin swings for the body but Alborov moves out of range.
Kropotkin stalks Alborov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alborov's face. Alborov staggers backwards, shaken.#T1# Alborov lands a jab to the nose. Kropotkin swings for the body but Alborov moves out of range.
Alborov misses with a hook. Alborov drops his hands momentarily and Kropotkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Alborov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alborov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Alborov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kropotkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alborov.
Nice defenses there by Kropotkin. A swing and a miss from Kropotkin. Kropotkin loads up on a big right hand but Alborov slips the punch. A quick step to the side and Alborov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kropotkin ducks under a wild hook from Alborov. Kropotkin cracks Alborov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kropotkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alborov throws a hook but Kropotkin avoids it easily.#T2# The crowd cheers as Kropotkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alborov doesn't seem phased though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kropotkin throws a body punch but Alborov moves out of range. Kropotkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kropotkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alborov momentarily.
Alborov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kropotkin stuns Alborov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kropotkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kropotkin misses with a hook. Alborov ducked under it nicely. Alborov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kropotkin throws out a counter right but Alborov avoids it with no problem. Alborov misses with a two punch combination.
Alborov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Jab, jab by Kropotkin - just one landing. Kropotkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alborov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kropotkin looks to land a right hand but Alborov moved out of range. Kropotkin swings for the body but Alborov moves out of range.
#T3# Alborov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2# Kropotkin closes the distance and clinches. Kropotkin misses with a body punch.
Kropotkin misses with a punch to the body.
Kropotkin tries to work over Alborov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Alborov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Alborov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kropotkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Alborov lands with a nice body punch. Alborov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kropotkin misses with a straight right. Alborov throws a big counter combination but Kropotkin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alborov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Alborov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Alborov throws a right and a left that Kropotkin avoids nicely. Kropotkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alborov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kropotkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alborovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kropotkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alborov. Kropotkin misses with a body shot
and Alborov counters with a stiff right hand. Kropotkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alborov. Alborov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Alborov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin. The fighters circling - Alborov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Alborov throws a shot to the body.
Kropotkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Alborov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Alborov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Alborov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Alborov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kropotkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kropotkin tries to clinch but Alborov is having none of it. Kropotkin misses with an uppercut. Petr Kropotkin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Alborov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kropotkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Alborov's head. Alborov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Kropotkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Petr Kropotkin'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. This is the final round! #R3# Kropotkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. It looked like Alborov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kropotkin. Alborov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kropotkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Kropotkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kropotkin slips under a jab from Alborov. Kropotkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alborov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kropotkin. Alborov throws an off balance right hand
and Kropotkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kropotkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kropotkin looks to land a combination but Alborov avoids it well. Kropotkin connects with a right hand. Alborov shakes it off. A looping hook to the body misses from Kropotkin. Alborov does a little dance to reset his feet. Alborov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Alborov misses. Alborov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A punch lands to the side of Alborov 's head but he takes it in his stride. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kropotkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Alborov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1# Alborov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kropotkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Alborov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Alborov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kropotkin moves away. Kropotkin misses the jab. Kropotkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alborov under the eye. The fighters circling - Alborov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kropotkin scores with a hook. Kropotkin misses with a straight left. Kropotkin takes a swing at Alborov's ribcage but misses. Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
Alborov appears to be looking for a big counter. Alborov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Alborov lands a jab to the head.
Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alborov throws a big counter combination but Kropotkin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Kropotkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Irbek Alborov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kropotkin throws a sloppy body shot
and Alborov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kropotkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Alborov finish him?#CUT# That has opened up Petr Kropotkin's cut even more. Alborov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up but Alborov circles away and keeps his distance. Kropotkin misses with a hook. Alborov ducked under it nicely. Kropotkin throws a shot to the body.
Kropotkin throws a lazy right hand but Alborov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kropotkin seems to have recovered his senses. Kropotkin lands with a nice combination. Alborov backs away looking to recover. Alborov defending well as Kropotkin loads up on a big left hand. It looked like Alborov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kropotkin.#KD# Alborov cracks Kropotkin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kropotkin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Alborov finish him?
Kropotkin cracks Alborov with a good jab. Kropotkin lands a jab to Alborov's midsection. Kropotkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Alborov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kropotkin slips a jab from Alborov. Alborov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alborov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3# Kropotkin punishes Alborov's body with a nice straight punch. Kropotkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kropotkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alborov backs up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alborov. Kropotkin does a little dance to reset his feet. Kropotkin throws a looping overhand right but Alborov ducks down to avoid it. Kropotkin misses with a wild body shot. Kropotkin misses the shot to the body. Alborov misses with an uppercut. Alborov needs to keep his hands up - Kropotkin had a free shot at his head there. Kropotkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alborov. Alborov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kropotkin with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kropotkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kropotkin lands a jab to the head.
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alborov slips under a jab. Alborov misses the shot to the body. Alborov throws a body shot but no joy. Alborov throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range. Alborov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kropotkin. Alborov misses with an uppercut. Kropotkin saw that one coming. Alborov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kropotkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kropotkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kropotkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alborov at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Kropotkin. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kropotkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kropotkin slips a jab from Alborov. Kropotkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alborov is just out of range. Petr Kropotkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kropotkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Petr Kropotkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kropotkin 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Kropotkin! Petr Kropotkin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Anarchy Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
GKNY 67 - McKenzie V Defoe
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1# Alborov misses with a combination
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Alborov. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet. Alborov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand. Alborov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Alborov thows a left - swing and a miss! Sodergren throws a hook but Alborov blocks it. Sodergren 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. Alborov missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD# Alborov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sodergren tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alborov is in Sodergren's guard.#ES2# Sodergren pushes Alborov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alborov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders in the buildup to the fight. Sodergren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sodergren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alborov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Alborov misses with an uppercut. Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alborov. That did some damage! Alborov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sodergren tries to avoid it but Alborov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sodergren to the ground. Sodergren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Sodergren only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1# Alborov misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sodergren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Alborov misses with a looping left. Alborov works Sodergren's body with a nice hook.#TD# Sodergren tries to sprawl but Alborov drives through with a takedown into half guard. Alborov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Alborov is looking to take a break and control but Sodergren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Alborov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Sodergren is trying to get back to full guard. Sodergren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alborov. Alborov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Alborov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2# Sodergren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sodergren. Alborov looking to sit in guard and control but Sodergren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Sodergren showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Alborov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sodergren manages to pass to side control. #T3# Sodergren wants to pass to mount but Alborov is defending the position. Alborov wants to improve his position but Sodergren is controlling well.
#SU2# Sodergren gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sodergren, right into the meat.
Alborov lunges at Sodergren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sodergren's hand. #T4# Alborov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren tries a low kick but Alborov avoids it. A swing and a miss from Alborov. Alborov throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range. Sodergren scores with a jab to the body. Alborov looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range. Irbek Alborov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sodergren tests Alborov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sodergren staying out of range there. Alborov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sodergren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alborov scrambles back to his feet. Alborov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range. Alborov misses with an uppercut. The fighters circling - Alborov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Alborov lands a really nice looking cross but Sodergren seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alborov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sodergren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Alborov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod. That's time! Alborov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Alborov swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
Alborov cracks Sodergren with a right hand to the side of the head. Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alborov's sensitive parts. Sodergren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alborov. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet. Alborov misses with an uppercut. Alborov misses with a hook
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2# It looks like Irbek Alborov has been cut. Alborov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Alborov. Alborov misses with a body shot.
Alborov with a body punch. A glancing blow. A looping hook to the body misses from Alborov. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Sodergren. Sodergren throws a hook but Alborov avoids it easily. Alborov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sodergren. A little jabbing left from Sodergren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alborov.#T1# Alborov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Alborov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Alborov with that takedown attempt. Alborov misses with a looping right. Sodergren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Alborov takes one on the button. Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Alborov punishes Sodergren's body with a nice straight punch. Sodergren tried to score with a low kick but Alborov checks it. A slow jab from Alborov misses its intended target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sodergren! But no joy. Alborov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab. Sodergren stuffs the takedown. Alborov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irbek Alborov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Alborov misses with a body punch
and Sodergren counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD# Alborov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sodergren!#ES2# Sodergren bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Sodergren misses. Alborov throws a lazy right hand but Sodergren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Alborov misses the shot to the body. Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Sodergren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Sodergren throws a low kick but Alborov avoids it. Alborov misses with a looping left. Sodergren scores with a shot to the body.
Alborov misses with a body punch
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sodergren throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3# Alborov lands with an uppercut that bounces Sodergren off the cage and back into range. Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alborov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sodergren. Sodergren obviously looking to wear him down.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alborov. And Sodergren responds with a good body kick, but Alborov manages to step out the way in time. Sodergren misses with a straight right. Alborov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sodergren thows a left - swing and a miss! No joy there for Alborov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alborov misses with an uppercut
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sodergren blocks a jab. Alborov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sodergren throws a series of punches but Alborov moves out of range. Alborov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sodergren's waist but Sodergren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alborov off to one side. Sodergren only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4# Sodergren cracks Alborov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sodergren tries to move into range but Alborov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Alborov moves out of range easily. Alborov shoots in for a takedown but Sodergren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Sodergren throws a sloppy body shot
and Alborov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sodergren throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alborov. That did some damage! Alborov misses with a hook
and Sodergren makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alborov really felt that one! Sodergren misses with a low kick. The crowd cheers as Alborov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sodergren doesn't seem phased though. Alborov walks into a straight right hand from Sodergren. A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Donk. Sodergren catches Alborov right on the button with a cross. Alborov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basten Sodergren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Irbek Alborov's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Sodergren throws a body kick that misses. A counter left hand to the body from Alborov misses its target. Good exchange - Alborov coming out on top. Alborov throws a body shot but no joy. A telegraphed right hand from Alborov misses the target. Alborov lands with an overhand left. Alborov misses with a hook. A nice side step and Sodergren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Sodergren blocks a jab. Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup. Alborov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Alborov swings widly with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alborov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Alborov misses with a looping left. Alborov throws a body shot but no joy. Alborov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. That kick from Sodergren tenderised Alborov's leg. Alborov is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1# Alborov lands a jab to the head.
Alborov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alborov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sodergren slips under a jab from Alborov. Alborov digs a good body shot into Sodergren's ribs. Sodergren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Sodergren lands with a nice body punch. Sodergren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alborov just misses with a punch to the body.
Alborov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Alborov misses with a straight right. Alborov takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses. Sodergren is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Alborov misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely. Alborov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren. Irbek Alborov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Alborov clobbers Sodergren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alborov. Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sodergren scores with a sloppy right hand. Alborov should have avoided that one. Alborov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sodergren. Sodergren circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Sodergren tries to land a leg kick but Alborov saw it coming and moves away.
Alborov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sodergren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alborov somewhat. It seemed like Sodergren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Alborov throws a sloppy body shot
and Sodergren counters with an outside leg kick.
Alborov tries to bum rush Sodergren with a series of wild strikes but Sodergren uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Alborov misses with a hook. Sodergren connects with an inside leg kick. Sodergren lands a jab to Alborov's midsection.#T3# Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Alborov sees coming a mile off. Nice straight punches there by Sodergren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sodergren. Alborov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Alborov needs to keep his hands up - Sodergren had a free shot at his head there. Alborov throws a big shot that misses. Sodergren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sodergren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Sodergren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alborov at a distance.
Sodergren delivers a nice body kick. Sodergren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alborov at a distance.
Alborov throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot. A nice side step and Sodergren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Sodergren lands with a shot to the body. Sodergren scores with a punch 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! An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren. Alborov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Alborov misses with a looping right. A kick lands to the mid section there for Sodergren. Alborov shoots and misses and Alborov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irbek Alborov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sodergren lands a high kick!
Alborov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sodergren on the side of the head. Sodergren sizes up Alborov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Alborov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Alborov throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily. Alborov misses with an uppercut
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand. Alborov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sodergren makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alborov really felt that one! Alborov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sodergren counters with a slapping leg kick. Alborov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sodergren. Sodergren obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight! Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Sodergren 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
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