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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Goban Declan (ranked 1600 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Marfaker (ranked 1918 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Goban Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Juan Marfaker!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marfaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Declan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marfaker napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Declan (4) vs (0) Marfaker
Marfaker gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marfaker is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.
Declan is pressing down on Marfaker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marfaker is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Declan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Declan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (4) vs (4) Marfaker
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marfaker avoiding Declan 's attempts to control his hands.
Declan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marfaker looking to break Declan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Declan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marfaker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.
Declan tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker is looking for a rear naked choke here but Declan reverses the position brilliantly into Marfaker's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (6) vs (4) Marfaker
Marfaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Declan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (6) vs (6) Marfaker
Declan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marfaker is one step ahead there.
Declan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Declan controls Marfaker momentarily but Marfaker frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (6) vs (9) Marfaker
Declan is looking to regain half guard here but Marfaker keeps moving and retains side control.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Marfaker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Declan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Declan is not content to let Marfaker control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries to bench press Marfaker off him but Marfaker keeps the position.
Marfaker is looking to take a break and control but Declan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Declan is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker wants to control but Declan is keeping him busy.
Marfaker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marfaker tries for a kimura but Declan is defending well.
Declan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker tries to advance to mount but Declan denies him.
Marfaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Declan keeps working.
Declan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marfaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Declan is not content to let Marfaker control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Declan is trying to improve his position.
Marfaker trying to control the position but Declan is working away.
Marfaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Declan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marfaker wants to take a breather but Declan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Marfaker.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker wants to pass the guard but Declan is keeping the position.
Marfaker stays in close to Declan's body and controls the position.
Marfaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Declan is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (8) vs (9) Marfaker
Marfaker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control but Marfaker is working from the bottom.
Marfaker working for a triangle but Declan defends it easily.
Declan wants to control from the top but Marfaker keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Declan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Declan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marfaker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marfaker has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (8) vs (11) Marfaker
Declan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker stands and throws Declan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (14) Marfaker
Declan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marfaker advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (8) vs (16) Marfaker
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Declan is looking to get to half guard.
Declan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Marfaker has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (8) vs (19) Marfaker
A lull in the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Declan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marfaker goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (10) vs (19) Marfaker
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker wants to sweep here but Declan controlling him for the moment.
Marfaker can't keep his opponent in guard - Declan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Declan is looking for a kimura but Marfaker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Declan to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan is pressing down on Marfaker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marfaker is holding on for now.
Marfaker regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marfaker wins on points by 19 to 10.
An out of breath and clearly excited Juan Marfaker thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Goban Declan (ranked 1528 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 3148 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Goban Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Declan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ronaldo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Declan (4) vs (0) Ronaldo
Ronaldo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ronaldo trying to hold on to Declan's head to control him but Declan postures up.
Declan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ronaldo actively working from the bottom here.
Ronaldo tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Ronaldo is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back.
Ronaldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Declan pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan is thwarting Ronaldo's attempts to control the position.
Ronaldo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Declan pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (7) vs (0) Ronaldo
Ronaldo wants to control but Declan is having none of it.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ronaldo is looking to escape.
Ronaldo tries to lock up and control but Declan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Declan tries to control but Ronaldo wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan looking for a guillotine from mount but Ronaldo is having none of it.
Ronaldo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back.
Declan wants to advance to full mount but Ronaldo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Declan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ronaldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan advances to half guard.
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Declan is trying to control the action in half guard but Ronaldo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is trying to control but can't.
Declan wants to take a breather but Ronaldo is having none of it.
Ronaldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Declan pulls his head out easily.
Ronaldo actively working from the bottom here.
Ronaldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Declan pulls his head out easily.
Ronaldo gets full guard.
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle but Declan pushes his legs off easily.
Declan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Declan is really struggling to control Ronaldo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle but Declan pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ inform us that Ronaldo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ronaldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Declan wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ronaldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ronaldo keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle here but Declan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (0) Ronaldo
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ronaldo keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Declan advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (12) vs (0) Ronaldo
Ronaldo is trying desperately to improve position.
Ronaldo is trying to reverse the position but instead Declan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Declan (15) vs (0) Ronaldo
Ronaldo tries to roll but Declan sticks to his back.
Ronaldo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ronaldo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Declan gets his way!
Declan tries to keep control of the position but Ronaldo is staying busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Declan gets his way!
Ronaldo wants to control his opponent's hands but Declan gets his hands free.
Ronaldo breaks Declan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (15) vs (2) Ronaldo
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Ronaldo passes Declan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ronaldo wants to work for an arm triangle but Declan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Declan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
Ronaldo forces his way into half guard.
Ronaldo seems to be working for a kimura but Declan defends the submission attempt.
Declan is looking to control Ronaldo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Declan avoid being mounted?
Ronaldo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ronaldo is trying to control. Declan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo wants to work for an arm triangle but Declan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ronaldo wants to take a breather but Declan is having none of it.
Ronaldo prevents Declan from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Declan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Declan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (19) vs (2) Ronaldo
Declan working away.
Declan trying to control the position but Ronaldo is working away.
Ronaldo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Declan is keen to just control but Ronaldo is a slippery customer.
Ronaldo wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
Ronaldo works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Declan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Declan forces his way into half guard.
Ronaldo moves into full guard.
Declan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ronaldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ronaldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Declan is aware though and is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Declan is aware though and is defending well.
Ronaldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Ronaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Declan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Declan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ronaldo looking for subs off his back but Declan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ronaldo trying to control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ronaldo actively working from the bottom here.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Ronaldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ronaldo wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ronaldo is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Goban Declan very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Goban Declan (ranked 1511 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzoko Dzoker (ranked 1564 p4p, 99 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Goban Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dzoko Dzoker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dzoker moves into the clinch successfully.
Dzoker fails to pull guard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dzoker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Declan wants the takedown. Dzoker is fighting it off but Declan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dzoker's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Dzoker
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dzoker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dzoker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Declan passes Dzoker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dzoker wants to control but Declan passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Dzoker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzoker regains half guard.
Declan is trying to control the action in half guard but Dzoker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dzoker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dzoker is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.
Dzoker moves into full guard.
Dzoker working for a triangle but Declan defends it easily.
Dzoker controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzoker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dzoker trying to keep a closed guard but Declan is proving a slippery customer.
Dzoker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dzoker keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan stands and throws Dzoker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (0) Dzoker
Dzoker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Declan's best efforts.
Dzoker wants to improve his position but Declan is controlling well.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Dzoker is defending well.
Dzoker is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker is not content to let Declan control the position.
Dzoker is trying is best to control the position here.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Dzoker is working away.
Dzoker tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker is trying to control but Declan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (11) vs (0) Dzoker
Dzoker has given up his back here. Will Declan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (14) vs (0) Dzoker
Declan is hanging on to Dzoker's back as he tries to escape.
Dzoker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Declan looking for the RNC.
Dzoker is in bad spot here.
Declan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan is looking for the choke from the back position but Dzoker is controlling his hands well.
Dzoker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Declan's arms.
Dzoker is having to fend off submission attempts from Declan, who is looking to sink in the choke. Declan doesn't have the hooks in though and Dzoker manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (14) vs (2) Dzoker
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Declan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (16) vs (2) Dzoker
Declan tries to pass to full mount but Dzoker defends it.
Dzoker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dzoker is retaining full guard.
Dzoker trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Dzoker is keeping the position.
Dzoker can't keep his opponent in guard - Declan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Declan seems to be looking for submissions.
Dzoker is pressing down on Declan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Declan is aware though and is defending well.
Dzoker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Declan defends well.
Dzoker controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself.
Dzoker keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker controlling Declan's posture.
Dzoker looking for a sweep. Not yet Dzoker, not yet.
Dzoker trying to keep a closed guard but Declan is proving a slippery customer.
Dzoker keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to control from the top but Dzoker keeps moving.
Dzoker wants to sweep here but Declan controlling him for the moment.
Declan is looking to advance position but Dzoker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (16) vs (6) Dzoker
Dzoker wants to control the pace but Declan is squirming around nicely.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Declan is surviving well by controlling Dzoker's body position as best he can.
Declan working to try and regain half guard.
Dzoker controlling the pace for now.
Dzoker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dzoker goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (18) vs (6) Dzoker
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to control from the top but Dzoker keeps moving.
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Dzoker.
Dzoker is still trying to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dzoker keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dzoker is controlling Declan's posture.
Dzoker controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself.
Dzoker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (18) vs (8) Dzoker
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dzoker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (18) vs (11) Dzoker
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 18 to 11.
Goban Declan made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.
Dzoko Dzoker spoke after the fight, saying 'thanks my sponsors and fans'. |
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Event:
ADWGC Sydney
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Goban Declan (ranked 591 p4p, 84 weight class) and Sekon Chance (ranked 3568 p4p, 414 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sekon Chance enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Goban Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sekon Chance!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Eliza Hachem.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Declan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Declan (4) vs (0) Chance
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Chance is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chance can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chance trying his best to control but Declan has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (6) vs (0) Chance
Chance is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan looking to control but Chance is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Declan working for a submission but Chance is keeping him at bay.
Declan working for a submission but Chance is keeping him at bay.
Declan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chance is just holding on here. Declan manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (9) vs (0) Chance
Chance wants to control his opponent's hands but Declan gets his hands free.
Declan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Declan tightening his grip on Chance, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan has his arm under Chance's chin here. Game over son! Declan squeezes tightly and Chance is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Goban Declan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Goban Declan thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Goban Declan (ranked 458 p4p, 59 weight class) and Jammal Drinkwiskey (ranked 15949 p4p, 569 weight class). Drinkwiskey has chosen Distress - Progress/Regress as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Goban Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jammal Drinkwiskey!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drinkwiskey moves into the clinch.
Drinkwiskey pulls guard effortlessly.
Drinkwiskey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drinkwiskey has his hands on Declan's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Drinkwiskey has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Drinkwiskey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Drinkwiskey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Declan is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan postures up.
Drinkwiskey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Declan defends well.
Drinkwiskey pulls Declan in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Drinkwiskey is keeping the position.
Drinkwiskey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drinkwiskey keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Drinkwiskey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Drinkwiskey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drinkwiskey trying to control the position.
Drinkwiskey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Drinkwiskey
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (0) vs (5) Drinkwiskey
Drinkwiskey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Declan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drinkwiskey controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan is looking to regain half guard here but Drinkwiskey keeps moving and retains side control.
Drinkwiskey slows the pace down.
Drinkwiskey wants to control but Declan is keeping him busy.
Drinkwiskey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey tries to advance to mount but Declan denies him.
Declan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drinkwiskey off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (4) vs (5) Drinkwiskey
Drinkwiskey controlling Declan 's hands.
Drinkwiskey trying to control the action but Declan just sinks the hooks in.
Drinkwiskey is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey trying to control the hands but Declan won't let him.
Drinkwiskey tries to escape the position.
Drinkwiskey wants to control his opponent's hands but Declan gets his hands free.
Declan working for a choke but Drinkwiskey is defending well.
Drinkwiskey just looking to survive in the bad position.
Declan gets his hands free as Drinkwiskey looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Declan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Drinkwiskey tries to break free.
Declan is trying to stick to Drinkwiskey's back but Drinkwiskey is turning into Declan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Declan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Drinkwiskey. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (4) vs (7) Drinkwiskey
Drinkwiskey tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Drinkwiskey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Drinkwiskey from controlling successfully.
Declan working a defensive guard here.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck.
Drinkwiskey wants to pass the guard but Declan is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (6) vs (7) Drinkwiskey
Declan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drinkwiskey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Declan has managed to get both his arms back between Drinkwiskey's legs - danger averted.
Drinkwiskey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Drinkwiskey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drinkwiskey pulls Declan in close to prevent any damage.
Drinkwiskey is trying to control the position but Declan postures up.
Declan passes Drinkwiskey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Declan wants to work for an arm triangle but Drinkwiskey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drinkwiskey trying to control but Declan postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drinkwiskey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Declan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Drinkwiskey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Drinkwiskey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Drinkwiskey trying to keep a closed guard but Declan is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Drinkwiskey is retaining full guard.
Declan wants to control from the top but Drinkwiskey keeps moving.
Declan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drinkwiskey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Declan pushes down on Drinkwiskey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drinkwiskey is concentrating on defense, preventing Declan from advancing position.
Declan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drinkwiskey trying to control here.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Drinkwiskey is defending well.
Drinkwiskey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries to pass to full mount but Drinkwiskey defends it.
Drinkwiskey wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
Drinkwiskey controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Drinkwiskey trying to control but Declan postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey moves into full guard.
Drinkwiskey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drinkwiskey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Declan trying to control but Drinkwiskey is working from the bottom.
Drinkwiskey controlling the position.
Declan trying to control but Drinkwiskey is working from the bottom.
Drinkwiskey pulls Declan in close to prevent any damage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey trying to control the position.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Drinkwiskey is retaining full guard.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Drinkwiskey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drinkwiskey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan preventing the sweep.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drinkwiskey is trying to control the position but Declan postures up.
Drinkwiskey managing to control the position.
Drinkwiskey is trying to keep Declan in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drinkwiskey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Declan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drinkwiskey is trying to keep Declan in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drinkwiskey wins on points by 7 to 6.
Jammal Drinkwiskey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
ADWGC 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Penn (ranked 20893 p4p, 563 weight class) and Goban Declan (ranked 375 p4p, 48 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Goban Declan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Declan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Declan showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Declan
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Declan wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Declan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (5) Declan
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Declan tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Declan controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Declan looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to hold on but Declan postures up.
Penn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (5) Declan
Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Declan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Declan sees it coming and defends easily.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Declan is keeping the position.
Penn wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Penn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Declan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (7) Declan
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Declan defends easily.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Declan defends easily.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Declan defends it easily.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Declan is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn is pressing down on Declan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Declan defends it easily.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Declan defends it easily.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan is posturing up here but Penn has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Declan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Declan has to tap! Slick submission there by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Penn!
Freddy Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
OFC 397: Shamrock vs Alzheimer
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Declan.
Declan throws a hook but Usikov avoids it easily.
Usikov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Usikov.
Usikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Usikov throws a low kick but Declan moves out of range easily.
Alexander Usikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usikov scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Usikov misses.
Declan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Usikov throws a leg kick
and Declan counters with a left to the body.
Usikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Declan throws out a counter right but Usikov avoids it with no problem.
Declan throws a push kick but Usikov slaps the foot to one side.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Declan scores with a spinning back kick!
Declan throws a push kick but Usikov slaps the foot to one side.
Usikov tries to clinch but Declan moves out of range.
Declan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Usikov thuds his shin into the meat of Declan's side.
Declan misses with an uppercut. Usikov saw that one coming.
Usikov tries to land a leg kick but Declan saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Nice body punch from Declan.
Declan walks into a straight right hand from Usikov.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usikov.
#T1#
Usikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Declan's head.
Declan checks a leg kick.
Good work by Usikov as he checks the leg kick.
Declan is looking to land body kicks.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Usikov rushes Declan and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Usikov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Declan throws an elbow but misses.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Declan throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Declan.
Declan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Declan blocks it.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Declan blocks it.
Declan scores with a hook to the body.
Declan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Usikov.
Declan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Usikovs head.
Declan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
Declan misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Usikov blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usikov leaning against his opponent.
Usikov dodges an elbow strike from Declan.
Declan is working Usikov over against the cage.#BC2#
Declan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Usikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Usikov, right into the meat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Declan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Usikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Usikov is just out of range.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Declan.
Declan throws a wild body kick that Usikov sees coming a mile off.
Declan 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.
#CL#
Usikov forces Declan back against the cage and clinches.
Declan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Declan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Declan misses with an elbow strike.
Usikov takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Usikov has been cut.
Declan misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Usikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Declan's efforts to push away.
Declan pushes off an throws an elbow but Usikov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Declan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Declan managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
Declan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Declan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Declan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Declan working aggressively here.
Usikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Declan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Usikov blocking some punches.
Usikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Declan lands an elbow just above Usikov 's eye.
A short body shot lands from Declan as the two fighters clinch.
Usikov is breathing heavily.#T4#
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Declan is blocking nicely.
Usikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Declan is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Usikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Declan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Usikov blocks an elbow strike from Declan.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Declan pushes off an throws an elbow but Usikov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Usikov blocks the elbow strike.
Declan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Usikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Declan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Usikov trying to land knees to the body.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Declan is blocking nicely.
Declan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Declan throws an elbow that misses.
Declan pushes off an throws an elbow but Usikov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Declan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Usikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Declan avoids the damage to the body.
Declan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Usikov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Declan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usikov throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Usikov clinches.
Declan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Declan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Declan blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Usikov.
Declan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Usikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov scores with a shot to the side of Declan's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Declan throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan throws a head punch that misses.
Declan lands an uppercut.
Declan misses with an elbow strike.
Usikov trying to land knees to the body.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Declan blocks with his arms.
Goban Declan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usikov avoids the elbow strike from Declan, against the cage.
Usikov misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Declan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
Declan throws a punch but it's blocked by Usikov.
Declan works on Usikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Usikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Declan avoids the damage to the body.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Declan is blocking nicely.
Usikov scores with a hook to the body.
Usikov blocks an elbow strike.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Declan lands with a right to the head.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Declan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Usikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Declan.
Declan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Declan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Usikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Usikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Declan's efforts to push away.
Usikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Declan throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Declan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Usikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Declan.
Declan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Usikov trying to land knees to the body.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Declan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Declan lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Usikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Declan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Declan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Declan.
Declan struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Usikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Declan.
A right hand to the body from Declan.
#BC2#
Declan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Declan looks to land a right hand but Usikov moved out of range.
Usikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Declan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Declan blocks a jab.
Usikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usikov.
Declan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Usikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goban Declan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Declan throws a head kick that half lands.
Declan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Usikov misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Declan misses.
Declan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Usikov throws the left hand but Declan avoids the punch easily.
Usikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Usikov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Declan manages to circle out of the way.
Declan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usikov throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Usikov is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Declan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Usikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Usikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Declan is out of range and Usikov settles back down.
A big right from Declan misses.
Usikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Declan manages to avoid it.
Declan takes a swing at Usikov's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Declan - just one landing.
Usikov checks the leg kick.
Declan misses with a hook. Usikov ducked under it nicely.
Usikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Usikov's shoulder, as Usikov tries to avoid the shot.
Usikov misses the shot to the body.
Declan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Usikov is just out of range.
Usikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
Declan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Declan fakes the leg kick and cracks Usikov in the body.
Usikov is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Usikov's cut.
That's time! Usikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Usikov throws a lazy head kick
and Declan counters with a head kick. That will keep Usikov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
An inside leg kick from Usikov misses.
Usikov lands a nice shot that snaps Declan's head back.
Declan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Usikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Declan scores with a spinning back kick!
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usikov.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Usikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Usikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Usikov throws out a loose jab but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Usikov misses with an uppercut.
Usikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice cross by Usikov.
Usikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Declan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Usikov is able to avoid easily.
Declan tries to land a leg kick but Usikov saw it coming and moves away.
Usikov tries to counter by clinching up but Declan breaks away and moves out of range.
Declan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Usikov tries to clinch there but Declan circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan throws a combination. Usikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Declan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Usikov's head backwards.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Declan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Declan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Usikov ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Usikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Declan works Usikov's body with a nice hook.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Usikov.
Usikov misses with a double jab.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Declan throws a hook but Usikov avoids it easily.
Declan throws a low kick, looking for Usikov's leg but Usikov calmly moves out of range.
Usikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
Declan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Usikov scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Usikov misses its intended target.
Declan tries to score with a low kick but Usikov moves his leg out of the way.
Usikov throws a head kick that misses.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Usikov is just out of range.
Declan tries to score with a low kick but Usikov moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Declan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Usikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usikov throws a lazy right hand but Declan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usikov wants to clinch
and Declan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Usikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Usikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body punch from Declan.
Usikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Declan checks a low kick from Usikov.
Declan unleashes a big counter combination but Usikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Usikov checks a low kick from Declan.
Usikov is looking to counter the offense by Declan and move into the clinch.
Declan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Usikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Declan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Usikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Usikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Declan 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.
Usikov with a nice cross.
Usikov moves out of range as Declan strikes.
Usikov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Declan lands with a shot to the body.
Usikov jabs Declan right on the nose. Declan blinks but takes it well.
Usikov wants to clinch up but Declan keeps it at a distance.
Declan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Usikov.
Usikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Usikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Declan! But no joy.
Usikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Declan at a distance.
Goban Declan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Declan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usikov.
Usikov is looking to counter the offense by Declan and move into the clinch.
Declan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Declan misses its intended target.
Usikov looks to clinch
and Declan counters with a body kick.
Declan checks a leg kick.
Usikov missing with a left hand there. Declan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Declan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Usikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Declan, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexander Usikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Declan is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Declan on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Declan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Declan blocks it.
Usikov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Declan blocks with his arms.
Usikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Declan's elbow.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Declan is blocking nicely.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that's the end of the fight!
Goban Declan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Declan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!
Goban Declan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
OFC 394: Bateman vs Declan
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bateman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bateman is looking to pass Declan's guard but actually Declan recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
Bateman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Declan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bateman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Declan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman is working hard here to advance position.
Bateman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Bateman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bateman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bateman checks a leg kick.
Goban Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman lands with an uppercut that bounces Declan off the cage and back into range.
Declan throws a lazy head kick
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bateman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big left from Declan misses.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Bateman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Bateman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Declan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bateman yanks on the arm and Declan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bateman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Bateman!
Paddy Bateman retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Paddy Bateman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
OFC 392: Bosch vs Maneno III
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Declan tries a head kick but it misses.
Declan tests Jeffries 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Jeffries as he connects with a hook.
Declan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jeffries takes a step back to recover.
Declan with a jab.
Declan throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Declan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jeffries has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jeffries and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Declan moves out of range as Jeffries strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan blocks a jab.
Declan clobbers Jeffries with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jeffries misses the shot to the body.
Declan lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Declan misses with an uppercut. Jeffries saw that one coming.
Declan scores with a hook to the body. Jeffries takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Declan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Jeffries misses with a looping left.
Declan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jeffries doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Declan. Jeffries shrugs it off though.
Declan takes a swing at Jeffries 's ribcage but misses.
Declan scores with a head kick. Jeffries tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jeffries takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Jeffries was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Declan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Declan throws a body punch but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Declan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jeffries 's head.
Jeffries scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Declan connects with a body shot that sends Jeffries 's belly button to the back.
Declan lands with a nice body kick.
Declan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jeffries on the side of the head.
Jeffries fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Jeffries .
Declan misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Declan.
Declan swings for the body but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Declan connects with a body shot.
Declan throws a wild body kick that Jeffries sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Declan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jeffries is out of range and Declan settles back down.
Jeffries stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Declan.
Declan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jeffries looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Declan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Declan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Declan is looking to land body kicks.
Declan throws a leg kick which misses Jeffries 's front leg but catches the back leg as Jeffries tries to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Declan as he connects with a hook.
Goban Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Declan there.
Declan lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Jeffries does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan misses with a body kick. #T4#
Declan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Declan misses with a looping left.
Jeffries 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.
Declan takes one to the chin there.
Declan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jeffries had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jeffries lands a jab to Declan's midsection.
Jeffries takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Declan misses with a head kick.
Declan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jeffries was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries misses with a hook. Declan ducked under it nicely.
Declan scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeffries takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Declan finds it's way through Jeffries 's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Declan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Declan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Declan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeffries takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Declan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jeffries looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries .
Declan swings for the body but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries misses the body punch
and Declan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeffries blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Jeffries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Declan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jeffries backs up against the cage.
Declan throws a leg kick but Jeffries sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Jeffries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Declan scores with a jab.
Jeffries takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Jeffries misses with a few strikes there.
Declan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Declan lunges at Jeffries with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jeffries 's hand.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeffries .
Declan scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Declan. Beautiful body shot.
Declan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Declan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jeffries takes one on the button.
Declan lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeffries misses with a straight left.
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Declan manages to avoid it.
Declan is looking to slow Jeffries down with leg kicks. #T2#
Jeffries scores with a jab to the body.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan looks to land a left hand but Jeffries moved out of range nicely.
Declan jabs Jeffries to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Declan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Declan throws a lazy head kick
enabling Jeffries to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Declan.
Declan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jeffries waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Declan.
Declan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Declan lands a leg kick that knocks Jeffries off balance momentarily.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeffries .
Declan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Declan.
Jeffries throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeffries manages to avoid it.
Jeffries scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Declan doesn't seem bothered though.
Jeffries wants to clinch up but Declan keeps it at a distance.
Jeffries throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jeffries is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Declan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jeffries cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Declan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Declan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jeffries lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut.
Declan thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Declan thumps Jeffries with a low kick.
Jeffries defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Declan cracks Jeffries with an open hand slap.
Goban Declan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jeffries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Declan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeffries .
A kick lands to the mid section there for Declan.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeffries stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Declan.
Jeffries lands an overhand right.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries moves out of range of the strikes.
Declan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jeffries throws an overhand right that lands on Declan's shoulder, as Declan tries to avoid the shot.
Declan throws a jab when Jeffries was well out of range.
Jeffries appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Jeffries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut
and Declan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jeffries avoids the body shot from Declan.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeffries was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jeffries was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeffries was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries is looking to clinch but Declan is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries blocks a head kick by Declan.
Declan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jeffries 's calf.
Jeffries lands a really nice looking cross but Declan seems unphased.
Jeffries throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Declan on the side of the head.
Declan scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Declan misses with a left hand
and Jeffries counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Declan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jeffries wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeffries misses the target.
Declan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jeffries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Declan misses the jab.
Jeffries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan swings for the body but Jeffries moves out of range.
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Jeffries moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Jeffries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeffries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Earl Jeffries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Declan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jeffries momentarily.
Jeffries uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Declan has time to react.
Declan misses with a shot to the body
and Jeffries counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Declan.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Declan takes one to the chin there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeffries moves away.
Jeffries was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Declan misses with a body kick.
Declan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeffries .#KD#
Jeffries lands a big right hand that sends Declan crashing to the mat! Jeffries stays standing though and waves Declan back to his feet!#ROC#
Declan is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeffries . Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Jeffries misses. #T3#
Jeffries on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the body from Jeffries misses
and Declan counters with a left to the body.
Jeffries walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Declan is looking to chop away at Jeffries 's legs.
Declan works Jeffries 's body with a nice hook.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeffries was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Goban Declan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice defenses there by Declan.
Declan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jeffries tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Declan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Declan swings for the body but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jeffries takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Declan digs a good hook to Jeffries 's body.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Declan misses with a right hand
and Jeffries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeffries takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Jeffries misses.
Declan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeffries is just out of range.
Jeffries thows a left - swing and a miss!
Declan catches Jeffries with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jeffries slips under a jab.
Jeffries checks a low kick from Declan.
Declan lands a nice looking body shot.
Jeffries uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Declan.
An attempted straight right counter from Jeffries misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goban Declan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Declan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!
Goban Declan made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC 390: Shamrock vs Schmidt
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Mekinist throws a body kick that misses.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mekinist manages to avoid it.
It looked like Mekinist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Declan blocks the low kick.
Mekinist misses with a body kick.
Declan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mekinist misses with a body kick.
Mekinist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Declan momentarily.
Mekinist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Declan's hands.
Declan is looking to chop away at Mekinist's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Declan, right into the meat.
Mekinist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
Mekinist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mekinist throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Mekinist takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Declan lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Declan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mekinist's brow.
I was talking to Mekinist's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Declan avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
Mekinist tries a body shot but Declan blocks it.
Declan tries to work over Mekinist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
Mekinist throws a head punch that misses.
Declan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Declan throws a head punch that misses.
Declan lands a body punch.
Declan blocking some punches.
Mekinist blocking some punches.
Declan scores with a shoulder strike.
Declan pushes off an throws an elbow but Mekinist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Declan blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Declan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mekinist's brow.
Mekinist blocks a body shot from Declan.
Declan misses with the head strike.
Mekinist tries a body shot but Declan blocks it.
Declan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mekinist backwards. #T2#
Mekinist blocks the elbow strike.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Declan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mekinist lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Declan throws the left hand but Mekinist avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Mekinist blocks the leg kick.
Mekinist punishes Declan's body with a nice straight punch.
Mekinist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Declan throws a hook but Mekinist avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Declan misses.
Declan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Mekinist seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mekinist explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mekinist was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Mekinist thuds a left hand into Declan's body.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Declan. Beautiful body shot.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mekinist.
Declan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mekinist rather than just go for the knockout.
A clash of legs there as Declan blocks the low kick.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Declan feints and then cracks Mekinist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mekinist down.
Mekinist tries to land a front kick but Declan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Declan staying out of range there.
Declan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Declan scores with a nice body kick.
Mekinist moves in looking to clinch but Declan pushes him off.
Mekinist defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Mekinist clinches. #BC2#
Declan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Declan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mekinist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mekinist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Declan momentarily.
Mekinist fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Declan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan looks for the body kick but Mekinist saw that one coming.
Declan misses with a lunging right hand
and Mekinist counters with a nice uppercut.
Declan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mekinist just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Declan.
Declan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mekinist.
Declan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Declan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Declan swings for the body but Mekinist moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Mekinist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mekinist looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Goban Declan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mekinist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Declan.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Declan checks the leg kick.
Mekinist ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Mekinist's shoulder, as Mekinist tries to avoid the shot.
Mekinist fakes the leg kick and cracks Declan in the body.
Mekinist ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan throws a body punch but Mekinist moves out of range.
Mekinist cracks Declan with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Mekinist.
Declan throws a leg kick but Mekinist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Declan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mekinist throws a wild body kick that Declan sees coming a mile off.
Declan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Mekinist takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Mekinist wants to clinch.
Declan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mekinist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Declan.
Mekinist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mekinist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mekinist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mekinist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Declan misses.
Declan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mekinist scores with a hook to the body. Declan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Declan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mekinist.
Declan blocks the body kick.
Mekinist lands with an uppercut that bounces Declan off the cage and back into range.
Mekinist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Mekinist looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Declan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Declan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mekinist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mekinist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mekinist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mekinist throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Mekinist moves away and avoids it.
Declan throws a right hand that misses
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mekinist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Declan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Declan throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Declan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Declan clobbers Mekinist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Declan tests Mekinist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Declan misses with a head kick.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Mekinist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mekinist throws a nice looking combination but Declan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Declan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mekinist with a body shot.
Declan throws a front kick aimed at Mekinist's knee but Mekinist avoids it well.
Goban Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mekinist lands a nice hook to Declan's body. Declan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Declan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mekinist cracks Declan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trametinib Mekinist is winning the standup battle so far.
Mekinist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Declan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mekinist slips a straight right by Declan.
Declan is looking to slow Mekinist down with leg kicks.
Declan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mekinist's calf.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan misses with a head kick.
And Mekinist counters with a quick kick to the body but Declan blocks it.
Mekinist defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Mekinist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mekinist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Mekinist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mekinist misses with a body kick.
Declan keeps the fight on the outside.
Declan misses with a hook.
Mekinist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Declan throws a leg kick but Mekinist checks it.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Mekinist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Declan misses with a wild combination.
Mekinist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mekinist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Declan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mekinist throws a low kick, looking for Declan's leg but Declan calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Goban Declan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL#
Mekinist clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Declan breaks the clinch.
Declan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mekinist.
Mekinist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mekinist throws a leg kick that misses.
Declan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mekinist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Declan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mekinist misses with a kick to the body.
Mekinist ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mekinist's head.
Declan connects with a leg kick. Mekinist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mekinist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mekinist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Declan throws a low kick but Mekinist moves out of range easily.
As Declan looks to move away, Mekinist throws a big counter combo but Declan just gets out of the way.
Mekinist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Mekinist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Declan takes a swing at Mekinist's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Mekinist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Declan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mekinist or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Declan.
Declan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mekinist is working Declan over against the cage.
Declan misses with a punch on the inside.
Declan blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Declan pushes off an throws an elbow but Mekinist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Declan tries a body shot but Mekinist blocks it.
Declan misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Declan.
Goban Declan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Declan controls the action.
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Declan.
Mekinist scores with a shoulder strike.
Trametinib Mekinist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mekinist is trying to pull guard but Declan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Declan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Declan fails to land.
Mekinist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Declan blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mekinist fails to land.
Declan prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Declan misses with an elbow over the top.
Mekinist tries to work over Declan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Declan misses with an elbow over the top.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Declan gets through Mekinist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Declan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mekinist avoids a wild elbow strike from Declan.
Mekinist lands a right hand.
Declan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mekinist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Declan breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mekinist.
A left lands for Declan.
Declan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mekinist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan throws a series of punches but Mekinist avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Declan catches Mekinist right on the button with a cross.
Goban Declan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mekinist.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Declan lands a leg kick that knocks Mekinist off balance momentarily.
Declan throws a front kick aimed at Mekinist's knee but Mekinist avoids it well.
Mekinist doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
Declan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Declan takes a swing at Mekinist's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Mekinist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mekinist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Declan to score with a decent uppercut.
Declan scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Declan thows a leg kick but Mekinist checks it
and Mekinist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mekinist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mekinist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Declan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mekinist digs a good body shot into Declan's ribs.
Mekinist looks to throw a body kick
letting Declan counter with a right hand.
Mekinist moves out of range as Declan strikes.
Mekinist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Declan misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Mekinist counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mekinist.
Mekinist throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan tries to throw a body punch but Mekinist avoids it by throwing Declan back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goban Declan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Declan 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Goban Declan!
Goban Declan very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
OFC 387: Shamrock vs Barathian
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Declan 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.
Mir throws a push kick but Declan slaps the foot to one side.
Mir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Mir looks to throw the jab but Declan is out of range.
Nice shot by Declan.
Mir moves away from the strike by Declan.
Mir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Declan misses.
Mir sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mir.
Declan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mir is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan. #CL#
Mir darts in and clinches Declan up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Declan throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Mir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Declan checks a leg kick. #T1#
Declan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Declan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mir is looking to clinch.
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Mir slips the punch.
Declan swats away the attempt to clinch by Mir.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
Mir lands with a hook. Declan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Declan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mir's hands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mir 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.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Declan throws a sloppy head kick and Mir moves out of range easily. #CL#
Mir pushes Declan up against the cage in a clinch.
Mir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Declan.
Declan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirs head.
Declan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Declan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Declan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mir backwards. #T2#
Declan managing to block the knees to the body from Mir.
With the fighters up against the cage, Declan throws an elbow but misses.
Declan lands with a short shot to the head.
Mir utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mir unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Declan looks winded!
Mir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mir lands a knee to the body.
I was talking to Mir's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Declan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mir working Declan over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Mir - that landed with a thud.
Declan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Declan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Declan tries to throw a body punch but Mir avoids it by throwing Declan back against the cage.
Declan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Declan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Declan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Declan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Mir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Declan tries a body shot but Mir blocks it.
Mir throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Declan blocks it with crossed arms.
Mir blocks the elbow strike.
Declan blocks an elbow strike.
Mir missing with knees to the body.
Mir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Declan's elbow.
Mir prevents a body shot from Declan.
Declan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Declan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mir backwards.
Mir misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Mir on the inside.
Declan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Declan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mir's brow.
Declan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mir.
Declan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mir.
Declan tries to throw a body punch but Mir avoids it by throwing Declan back against the cage. #T4#
A body shot lands from Mir.
Declan throws an elbow but it misses.
Declan tries a body shot but Mir blocks it.
Mir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Declan or not.
Mir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Declan is defending well for now.
Mir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mir tries to land knees in the clinch but Declan avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mir lands a nice uppercut.
Declan avoiding damage as Mir throws knees to the body.
Declan throws an elbow but it misses.
Mir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Declan tries to work over Mir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mir keeps control of Declan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mir landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Declan tries a body shot but Mir blocks it.
Mir tries a body shot but Declan blocks it.
Declan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yoel Mir will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mir avoids the head kick by Declan.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mir.
Mir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mir throws a low kick but it's checked well by Declan.
Declan feints a counter leg kick.
Mir staying out of range there.
Mir is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mir lands with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Declan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mir quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Declan lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Mir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mir lands a jab to Declan's midsection.
Mir throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Declan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir slips a jab and a cross from Declan.
Mir connects with a nice looking jab.
Mir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Declan's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Mir tenderised Declan's leg. Declan is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Mir.
Declan lands a nice hook to Mir's body. Mir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Mir throws a leg kick that misses.
Mir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Declan misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Declan.
Declan throws a hook but Mir blocks it.
Declan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mir defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Declan scores with a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mir.
A decent looking cross lands there for Declan.
Mir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Declan blocks a head kick by Mir.
Declan throws a head kick that misses.
Declan avoids the head kick by Mir.
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Mir slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Declan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mir doesn't seem phased though.
Mir moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Mir moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Mir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Declan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Declan looks to land a combination. Mir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Declan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mir slips under a jab from Declan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mir checks a leg kick.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mir is just out of range.
Declan lands a nice looking body shot.
Declan cracks Mir with an open hand slap.
Mir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mir avoids the body shot from Declan.
Mir throws a nice looking combination but Declan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Declan throws a big shot that misses.
Declan throws a series of strikes that have Mir backpedaling.
Declan throws the left hand but Mir avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Mir lands with a good body shot.
Declan checks the leg kick.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Declan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mir looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Declan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Declan tries to land a leg kick but Mir saw it coming and moves away.
Mir thuds his right hand into Declan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Declan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mir.
Mir misses with a wild combination.
Mir ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mir lands an overhand right.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Mir tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Declan.
Mir throws the kick towards the body but Declan avoids it.
Declan misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Mir looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Declan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good leg kick by Mir there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Declan moves out of range of the body kick from Mir.
Declan thumps Mir with a low kick.
Declan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Declan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mir throws out the jab.
Declan misses with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Declan, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Mir misses the target.
Mir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Declan misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mir. Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
Mir throws out a leg kick but Declan moves out of range and Mir only half commits.
Mir throws an overhand right that lands on Declan's shoulder, as Declan tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Goban Declan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mir tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Declan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Declan wants to land a leg kick but Mir is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Declan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Declan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Declan is looking to chop away at Mir's legs.
Declan throws a hook but Mir blocks it.
Declan connects with an inside leg kick.
Mir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mir looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mir checks the leg kick.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Mir slips a jab from Declan.
Mir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir lunges at Declan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Declan's hand.
Declan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Declan misses the target.
Mir looks to throw the jab but Declan is out of range.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mir lands with an uppercut that bounces Declan off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Mir throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Declan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Declan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mir. Mir obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Mir moves into the clinch successfully.
Declan misses with an elbow over the top.
Mir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Declan avoids it.
Mir lands a right hand.
Mir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Declan's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mir is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Declan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Declan lands with a light punch inside.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mir blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Mir as the two fighters clinch.
Declan tries to work over Mir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Declan is trying to force a seperation but Mir has the dominant position.#T2#
Declan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mir throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Declan pushes off an throws an elbow but Mir leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Declan lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoel Mir has been cut.
Declan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mir tries to land knees in the clinch but Declan avoids the damage to the body.
Mir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Declan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mir's elbow.
Mir lands a nice uppercut.
Mir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Declan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mir's elbow.
Declan tries to throw a body punch but Mir avoids it by throwing Declan back against the cage. #BC#
Mir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mir avoids the head kick by Declan.
Mir misses with a kick to the body.
Declan feints a counter leg kick.
Declan throws a sloppy head kick and Mir moves out of range easily. #T3#
Mir throws a nice head kick!
Declan throws a hook to the side of Mir's head but Mir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mir throws the kick towards the body but Declan avoids it.
Mir misses with a body kick.
Mir checks a leg kick nicely.
Declan misses with a right hand
and Mir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Declan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mir if he has to take too many more of those.
Mir moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mir throws a front kick aimed at Declan's knee but Declan avoids it well.
Declan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Declan blocks a leg kick.
Mir misses the shot to the body.
Declan throws a head kick that misses
and Mir counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Declan.
Mir misses with a low kick.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Mir moved out of range.
Declan scores with a shot to the body.
Mir misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Declan! But no joy.
Declan moves out of range as Mir throws a body kick.
Mir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Declan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mir with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mir.
Mir has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Declan.
Declan checks a leg kick.
Mir throws a leg kick but Declan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mir misses with a body kick.
Mir misses with an attempted mid kick.
Declan misses with a two punch combination.
Mir appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mir lands a body shot.
Mir cracks the inside of Declan's front leg.
Mir looks to clinch
and Declan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoel Mir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
OFC 384: Maneno vs Murphy
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Voronin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Voronin tries to clinch there but Declan circles away.
Andriy Voronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Voronin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Voronin scores with a spinning back kick!
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Voronin.
Declan moves out of range as Voronin throws a body kick.
Declan blocks a low kick nicely.
Declan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Declan blocks a low kick nicely.
Declan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Voronin misses.
Voronin cracks Declan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Declan throws a jab but it's blocked by Voronin.
Voronin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Voronin.
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!
Voronin connects with a body shot.
Voronin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Voronin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Declan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Voronin just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Voronin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voronin half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Voronin misses with a straight left.
Voronin tries to score with a low kick but Declan moves his leg out of the way.
Declan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Declan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voronin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
The fighters circling - Declan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Declan moves out of range of the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Declan lands a lovely overhand right.
Voronin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Declan tries to work over Voronin's front leg with a kick but Voronin checks it.
Declan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Voronin moves out of range as Declan throws a body kick.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Voronin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Voronin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Declan thumps Voronin with a low kick.
Voronin just misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin throws an off balance right hand
and Declan counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Declan. #T2#
Declan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Voronin.
Voronin avoids the body shot from Declan.
Voronin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Declan is able to avoid easily.
Voronin scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Declan.
Declan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Voronin misses with an uppercut.
Declan is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Declan.
Voronin thows a body kick. Declan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Declan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Declan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Voronin moved out of range.
Declan blocks a leg kick.
Voronin misses with a straight left.
Declan throws a body punch but Voronin moves out of range.
Voronin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Declan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Declan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Voronin rather than just go for the knockout.
Voronin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin tries to clinch up but Declan circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Voronin looks for the body kick but Declan saw that one coming.
Voronin scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Declan checks a leg kick.
Declan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Voronin throws a low kick but Declan moves out of range easily.
Declan throws a jab when Voronin was well out of range.
Voronin takes one to the side of the head.
Voronin avoids the body shot from Declan.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Voronin - that will leave a mark!
Voronin sizes up Declan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Declan lands a leg kick that knocks Voronin off balance momentarily.
Voronin throws a leg kick but Declan sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Declan! But no joy.
Voronin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Voronin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Declan tests Voronin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Voronin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Declan misses with a straight left.
Declan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Declan.
Declan takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Voronin is just out of range.
Declan moves out of range of the body kick.
Declan flicks out a counter leg kick but Voronin steps away.
Voronin misses with a low kick.
Declan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Voronin.
Declan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Voronin.
Declan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Declan lands a nice shot to the body.
Declan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Voronin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Voronin. Those never looked like landing.
Declan throws a jab but it's blocked by Voronin.
Voronin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Declan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Voronin tries to work over Declan's front leg with a kick but Declan checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronin throws a shot to the body.
Voronin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Voronin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Declan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Declan looks to land a body kick but Voronin moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andriy Voronin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Voronin throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Declan blocks the low kick.
Declan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Declan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Declan throws a hook but Voronin avoids it easily.
Voronin tries a low kick but Declan avoids it.
Voronin throws a leg kick but Declan moved away.
An inside leg kick from Voronin misses.
Andriy Voronin is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Voronin.
Declan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Voronin's sensitive parts.
Declan lands a nice looking body kick.
Voronin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Voronin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Declan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Declan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Declan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Voronin. Voronin obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voronin connects with an inside leg kick.
Declan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Declan throws a body punch but Voronin moves out of range.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voronin was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.#T1#
Voronin checks a leg kick.
Declan avoids a kick to the body.
Declan throws a jab but it's blocked by Voronin.
Declan checks a leg kick.
Declan throws a hook to the side of Voronin's head but Voronin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Voronin misses with a low kick.
Voronin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Declan.#CL#
Voronin clinches.
A short right from Declan on the inside.
Voronin jumps guard but Declan stands there with Voronin around his waist. Voronin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Voronin jumps guard but Declan stands there with Voronin around his waist. Voronin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Voronin blocks the elbow strike.
Declan working aggressively here.
Declan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Voronin.
Voronin is trying to pull guard but Declan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Voronin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Declan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voronin tries to clinch but Declan moves out of range.
Declan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Voronin misses with a head kick.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Declan moves away from the strike by Voronin.
Declan lands a jab to Voronin's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Voronin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voronin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Declan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Declan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Declan connects with an inside leg kick.
Declan swings for the body but Voronin moves out of range.
Declan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Voronin tries to land a body kick
enabling Declan to counter with a crisp jab.
Voronin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Declan can pounce on him.
Voronin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Declan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Voronin is just out of range.
Declan avoids a kick to the body.
Declan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voronin blocks a head kick by Declan.
Voronin slips under a jab.
Declan throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Voronin tries to clinch but Declan is having none of it.
Declan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Voronin with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
A left lands for Voronin.
Declan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick from Declan misses.
Voronin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
Declan throws a leg kick but Voronin checks it.
Declan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Voronin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Voronin throws a solid leg kick but Declan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Voronin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voronin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Declan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Declan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Voronin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voronin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Declan in his tracks.
Voronin misses with a straight right.
Voronin staying out of range there.
Voronin with a nice cross.
Declan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Declan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Declan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronin wants to land a leg kick but Declan is out of range.
Declan throws out a counter right but Voronin avoids it with no problem.
Voronin throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Nice cross by Declan.
Declan defending well as Voronin loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Declan.
Declan checks a leg kick.
Declan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Declan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Voronin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Voronin tried to score with a low kick but Declan checks it.
Voronin avoids the head kick by Declan.
Voronin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Voronin misses with the body kick
and Declan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Voronin really felt that one!
Voronin is looking to chop away at Declan's legs.
Declan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Voronin tried to score with a low kick but Declan checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Declan checks a leg kick.
Voronin throws the kick towards the body but Declan avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Voronin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voronin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Declan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Declan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Declan is trying to counter with his kicks.
That kick from Voronin tenderised Declan's leg. Declan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Voronin misses with a hook. Declan ducked under it nicely.
Declan throws out a counter right but Voronin avoids it with no problem.
Declan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voronin lands a glancing blow to the side of Declan's head.
Voronin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Declan. That did some damage!
Declan stuns Voronin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Voronin misses with a combination
and Declan counters with a stiff right hand.
Voronin throws a leg kick
enabling Declan to counter with a crisp jab.
Voronin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Declan looks for the body kick but Voronin saw that one coming.
Voronin misses with a leg kick.
Declan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Declan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Voronin closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronin jumps guard but Declan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Declan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Voronin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Declan.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Voronin.
Declan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Voronin.
Voronin moves out of range as Declan strikes.
Voronin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Declan.
A big left from Voronin misses.
Decent striking displayed by Declan there.
Voronin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Declan checks it well.
Voronin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Declan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Declan slips a straight right by Voronin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Voronin, right into the meat.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Voronin.
Voronin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Declan tries to land a front kick but Voronin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Declan blocks the body kick.
Voronin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Declan checks the leg kick.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Voronin moved out of range.#T2#
Declan lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Declan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Declan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Declan throws a front kick aimed at Voronin's knee but Voronin avoids it well.
Voronin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Voronin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voronin motions for Declan to come forward. Voronin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin misses with a low kick.
Declan blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Declan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Declan misses with a wild combination.
Declan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Voronins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Voronin slips under a jab from Declan.
Voronin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan throws a poor cross that misses
and Voronin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Declan lands a jab to Voronin's midsection.
Good exchange - Declan coming out on top.
Voronin looks for the body kick but Declan saw that one coming.
Crunch! Voronin slams his shin into Declan's torso.
Voronin blocks a head kick by Declan.
Voronin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Voronin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Declan counters with a straight right hand.
Voronin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Voronin misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Voronin.
Voronin throws a hook but Declan blocks it.
Voronin throws a low kick, looking for Declan's leg but Declan calmly moves out of range.
Voronin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Declan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Voronin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Declan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Voronin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Declan throws out the jab.
Voronin moves out of range of the strikes.
Declan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronin tests Declan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Declan.
That kick from Declan tenderised Voronin's leg. Voronin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Declan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Voronin.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Voronin is just out of range.
A slow jab from Declan misses its intended target.
Voronin scores with a leg kick.
Voronin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Declan moves away.
Voronin avoids the head kick by Declan.
Declan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Voronin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Voronin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Voronin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Declan checks it well.
Declan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Declan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Declan lands a body shot.
Declan lands with a shot to the body.
Declan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Goban Declan.
I think Declan 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!
Goban Declan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FORCEE for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
OFC 381: Bosch vs Maneno II
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Wowie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A low kick from Wowie is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Wowie moves away and avoids it.
Wowie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Declan throws a low kick but Wowie moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Declan, as that shot connected.
Nice body kick from Declan.
Jab by Declan.
Wowie misses with a low kick.
Wowie throws a sloppy head kick and Declan moves out of range easily.
Declan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Declan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wowie.
Declan scores with a jab. Wowie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Wowie throws a head kick but Declan moves out of range.
Declan scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Wowie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wowie blocking some punches.
#T1#
Declan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Wowie needs to keep his hands up - Declan had a free shot at his head there.
Declan throws a jab when Wowie was well out of range.
Declan throws a leg kick which misses Wowie's front leg but catches the back leg as Wowie tries to avoid it.
Wowie pushes Declan away with a front kick.
Declan swings for the body but Wowie moves out of range.
Declan throws a body punch but Wowie moves out of range.
It looked like Wowie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wowie misses with a low kick as Declan jumps back.
Wowie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wowie throws a head kick that misses.
Declan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wowie blocks it well.
The crowd cheers as Declan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wowie doesn't seem phased though.
Goban Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Declan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Declan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wowie falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Declan counter with a right hand.
Wowie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Wowie moves into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wowie throws a series of punches but Declan avoids them all with ease.
Declan misses with a body kick.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Wowie's shoulder, as Wowie tries to avoid the shot.
Declan slips a jab and a cross from Wowie.
Wowie throws the kick towards the body but Declan avoids it.
Declan catches Wowie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Wowie clinches up against the cage.
Wowie blocks an uppercut.
Declan presses Wowie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Declan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Declan on the inside.
Declan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wowie's elbow.
Declan tries to throw a body punch but Wowie avoids it by throwing Declan back against the cage. #T3#
Declan lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Declan breaks from the clinch.
Declan works Wowie's body with a nice hook.
Wowie swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Declan connects with an inside leg kick.
Wowie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Declan counters with a solid body kick.
Declan throws a wild body kick that Wowie sees coming a mile off.
Wowie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Declan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wowie darts in looking for a takedown but Declan gets double underhooks and turns Wowie into the cage.
Declan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wowie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wowie 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.
Declan throws the kick towards the body but Wowie avoids it.
Wowie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Wowie.
Declan throws a front kick aimed at Wowie's knee but Wowie avoids it well.
Wowie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Declan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wowie thuds his shin into the meat of Declan's side.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Declan.
Declan misses with a looping right.
Wowie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wowie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Declan can pounce on him.
Declan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wowie.
Wowie moves in looking to clinch but Declan pushes him off.
Wowie scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Wowie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wowie blocks an elbow strike from Declan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Declan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wowie's brow. #BC#
Wowie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wowie throws a leg kick but Declan moved away.
Declan throws the kick towards the body but Wowie avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wowie misses with a combination
and Declan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wowie misses with a low kick.
Declan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wowie.
Wowie throws out a leg kick but Declan moves out of range and Wowie only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A good leg kick by Declan.
Declan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wowie.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Wowie blocks the body kick.
Wowie throws a big counter combination but Declan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Declan.
Declan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goban Declan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wowie avoids the body shot from Declan.
Declan connects with a nice looking jab.
Declan throws a hook but Wowie avoids it easily.
It looked like Wowie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Declan.
Wowie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Goban Declan has been cut.
Declan scores with a body shot.
Declan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Declan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Declan moves out of range of the body kick from Wowie.
Declan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wowie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Declan throws a lazy right hand but Wowie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wowie throws a leg kick
and Wowie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Wowie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Declan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Declan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wowie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wowie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Declan.
Wowie avoids the body shot from Declan.
Wowie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Declan checks the leg kick.
Wowie misses with the combination.
Wowie is looking to land body kicks.
Wowie avoids the body shot from Declan.
Wowie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Declan jabs at Wowie's body.
Wowie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Declan.
Wowie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Wowie moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Declan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wowie blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Wowie breaks from the clinch.
Declan lands with an uppercut that bounces Wowie off the cage and back into range.
Wowie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Wowie avoids a kick to the body.
Wowie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wowie shoots for a double leg takedown but Declan sprawls well. He's pushed Wowie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wowie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Declan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wowie tries to clinch up but Declan circles away and keeps his distance.
Wowie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Declan.
Wowie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Declan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Declan connects with a body shot.#T3#
Wowie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Wowie as he checks the leg kick.
Wowie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Declan misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wowie.
Wowie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Wowie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Declan scores with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wowie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Declan - the referee stops the clock and Wowie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Declan. Wowie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Declan throws a hook to the side of Wowie's head but Wowie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Declan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Declan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wowie tries to clinch
and Declan counters with a nice uppercut.
Declan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Declan looks to throw the jab but Wowie is out of range.
Maui Wowie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wowie slips under a jab.
Wowie lands with a right hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan throws a sloppy body shot
and Wowie counters with a one-two to the body.
Declan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Declan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wowie's head backwards.
Wowie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wowie staying out of range there.
Declan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wowie.
Wowie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Declan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan tries to land a front kick but Wowie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wowie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wowie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wowie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Declan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wowie throws a head kick but Declan moves out of range.
Declan lands a nice shot that snaps Wowie's head back.
The fighters circling - Declan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Goban Declan'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Declan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Declan misses with a series of wild punches.
Declan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Declan scoring well with a low kick there.
Declan wants to land a leg kick but Wowie is out of range.
Declan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Wowie clinches with his opponent.
Declan misses with a punch on the inside.
Declan swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Declan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wowie's brow.
Declan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Declan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Declan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Declan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Wowie breaks from the clinch.
Wowie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wowie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Declan.
As Declan looks to move away, Wowie throws a big counter combo but Declan just gets out of the way.
Wowie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Wowie rushes Declan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Wowie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Declan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wowie walks into a straight right hand from Declan.
Declan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wowie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wowie lands a head kick. Declan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Declan throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Wowie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Declan, pushing him back against the cage.
Declan misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Wowie blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Declan connects with a body shot that sends Wowie's belly button to the back.
Wowie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wowie tries a head kick but it misses.
Wowie wants to slow Declan down by chopping away at his legs.
Wowie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wowie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Declan counters with a body kick.
Declan moves out of range as Wowie throws a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Declan, right into the meat.
Declan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wowie doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
Declan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Declan takes a swing at Wowie's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Good work by Wowie as he checks the leg kick.
Wowie checks a leg kick.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Declan scores with a jab. Wowie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Declan misses with a head kick.
Wowie lands a head kick!
Wowie motions for Declan to come forward. Wowie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wowie was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Goban Declan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wowie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wowie misses with a wild combination.
Wowie is looking to score with low kicks.
Wowie misses with the combination.
Declan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wowie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Wowie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Declan throws a leg kick which misses Wowie's front leg but catches the back leg as Wowie tries to avoid it.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Wowie takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Declan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Declan scores with a jab to the body.
Wowie throws a push kick but Declan slaps the foot to one side.
Wowie throws a front kick aimed at Declan's knee but Declan avoids it well.
Wowie misses with a body kick.
Declan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Declan throws a hook but Wowie blocks it.
Wowie thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wowie moves out of range of the body kick.
Declan throws out a powerful jab.
Maui Wowie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Declan lands with a straight right. Wowie didn't see that one coming.
Wowie avoids the head kick by Declan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goban Declan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Declan 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!
Goban Declan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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OFC 377: Kamikaze
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki blocks the body kick.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki's corner calls for a 1-2. Aoki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Declan flicks out a counter leg kick but Aoki steps away.
Declan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aoki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Declan circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoki swinging wildly here.
Declan swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Declan throws a leg kick but Aoki moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Declan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Declan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Declan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Aoki tries to move into range but Declan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Declan throws a sloppy body shot
and Aoki counters with a stiff right hand.
Declan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Declan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick by Aoki misses
and Declan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Declan lands a right hook to the body.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki throws a right and a left that Declan avoids nicely.
Aoki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Declan connects with a body shot that sends Aoki's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki avoids a kick to the body.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Declan throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
Declan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aokis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aoki checks the leg kick.#T2#
Aoki slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Aoki misses its target.
Declan throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Declan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
Aoki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Declan dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Declan! But no joy.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Declan connects with a body shot.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Declan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aoki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aoki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aoki, as that shot connected.
Nice shot by Aoki.
Aoki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Declan moved out of range.#T3#
Declan works the jab nicely.
Aoki misses with the body kick
and Declan counters with a series of strikes. Aoki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Declan tries to move into range but Aoki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Declan looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Aoki is looking for a counter combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Declan.
Aoki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Declan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Declan scores with a leg kick.
Declan misses with a left hand
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Declan moves out of range easily.
Declan misses with a straight left.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Declan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Declan lands a nice looking body kick.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Declan jabs Aoki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aoki misses with a kick to the body
and Declan counters with a good low kick that Aoki was not able to check.
Declan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Declan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki.
Aoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aoki on the side of the head.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
It looked like Aoki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Declan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aoki misses the jab.
Declan feints a counter leg kick.
Aoki slips a straight right by Declan.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aoki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Declan moves out of range easily.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Declan's shoulder, as Declan tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Declan finds it's target.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan misses with a right hand
and Aoki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good shot there by Declan.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Jab from Declan.
Declan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Nice jab there from Aoki.
Declan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Declan throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Declan finds it's way through Aoki's defenses.
Declan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Declan moves away from the strike by Aoki.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily.
Aoki looks for the body kick but Declan saw that one coming.
Declan moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Declan.
A clash of legs there as Aoki blocks the low kick.
Aoki misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan ducks right into an uppercut from Aoki.
Declan throws a chopping leg kick but Aoki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aoki lands with a kick to the temple. Declan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Declan - that will leave a mark!
Aoki misses with a right hand
and Declan counters with a body kick.
Loki Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Declan. That's going to slow Aoki down.
Declan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Declan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Declan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Declan defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Declan throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Aoki lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Aoki misses
and Declan counters with a nice body shot.
Declan throws out a leg kick but Aoki moves out of range and Declan only half commits.
Declan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Declan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aoki doesn't seem bothered though.
Goban Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Declan blocks a head kick by Aoki.
Declan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aoki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Declan scores with a hook to the body. Aoki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan misses with a body kick.
Declan lands a jab to Aoki's midsection.
Declan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Declan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Declan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Declan with a hook.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goban Declan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Declan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Declan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Declan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Declan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aoki is out of range and Declan settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Declan lands a slapping body shot.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aoki checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Declan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Declan misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Aoki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan misses with a body kick.
Aoki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Declan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aoki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Declan lands a nice hook to Aoki's body. Aoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aoki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Declan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aoki's calf.
Declan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki 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.
Aoki checks a low kick from Declan.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Declan cracks the inside of Aoki's front leg. #T1#
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Declan manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Declan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Declan misses with a low kick as Aoki jumps back.
Declan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aoki on the side of the head.
Declan lands with a shot to the body.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
Aoki misses with the combination.
Aoki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Declan is out of range and Aoki settles back down.
Aoki moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Aoki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Aoki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Aoki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Declan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Declan avoids the head kick by Aoki.
Aoki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Declan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Declan lands with a straight right. Aoki didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Declan! But no joy.
Declan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aoki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Declan misses with a looping left.
Declan tests Aoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Aoki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aoki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Declan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Declan cracks a nice hook into Aoki's ribs.
Declan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aoki.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Declan thuds a left hand into Aoki's body.
Declan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Declan throws a head kick that half lands.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Declan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goban Declan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Declan misses with a head kick.
Aoki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Declan avoids them all with ease.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki blocks the body kick.
Declan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Declan connects with a body shot.
Declan lands with a straight right. Aoki didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Aoki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Declan to counter with a crisp jab.
Declan misses with a jab to the body
and Aoki counters with a left and a right that stings Declan.
Declan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aoki.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Aoki thinks about countering with a body kick.
Aoki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Loki Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Declan misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goban Declan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Declan 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!
In his post fight interview, Goban Declan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
OFC 375: Gray vs Garbutt
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Declan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger checks the leg kick.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Dillinger moved out of range.
As Declan backs away, Dillinger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dillinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Declan.
Declan scores with a kick to the body.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Dillinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Declan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dillinger somewhat.
Dillinger is looking to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Declan.
Declan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Declan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan slips a jab and a cross from Dillinger.
Declan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Declan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Declan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillinger's sensitive parts.
Dillinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dillinger ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1#
Dillinger throws a low kick but Declan avoids it.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Declan.
Goban Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillinger scores with a hook to the body. Declan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Declan lands a front kick.
Dillinger slips a jab from Declan.
Dillinger lands a nice looking body shot.
Dillinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillinger throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Dillinger avoids the head kick by Declan.
Dillinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Declan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wild striking there from Dillinger.
Declan throws a hook but Dillinger avoids it easily.
Dillinger connects with a nice looking jab.
That kick from Declan tenderised Dillinger's leg. Dillinger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Declan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dillinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger moves out of range as Declan strikes.
Dillinger throwing a counter right hand but Declan manages to avoid it.
Dillinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Dillinger punishes Declan's body with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Dillinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillinger throws a chopping leg kick but Declan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dillinger moves forwards but Declan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Dillinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Declan's corner calls for a 1-2. Declan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dillinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Dillinger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dillinger blocks an elbow strike.
Declan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Declan lands a left hand.
Dillinger lands with a left to the head.
Dillinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillinger lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Dillinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Dillinger breaks from the clinch.
Declan throws a right hand that misses
and Dillinger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillinger misses with a kick to the body.
Declan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Declan catches Dillinger right on the button with a cross.
Dillinger cracks Declan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick there by Declan.
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Dillinger slips the punch.
Dillinger slips a straight right by Declan.
Dillinger is looking to wear down Declan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Declan.
Dillinger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Declan circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillinger looks for the body kick but Declan saw that one coming.
Declan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Dillinger scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Declan.
A jab from Declan does it's job there.
Declan misses with the combination.
Declan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dillinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Declan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Declan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dillinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left and a right from Dillinger both land. Nice combination.
Dillinger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Declan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Declan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Declan throws a series of punches but Dillinger moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dillinger misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Goban Declan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dillinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice jab there from Declan.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Dillinger throwing a counter right hand but Declan manages to avoid it.
Dillinger misses the jab.
Dillinger blocks the body kick.
Dillinger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Declan. That one must have hurt.
Declan checks a low kick from Dillinger.
Dillinger misses the jab.
Declan throws a wild body kick that Dillinger sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Dillinger dives in and scores a takedown into Declan's guard.
Dillinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillinger postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dillinger 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.
Dillinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Dillinger wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Declan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dillinger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dillinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Declan.
Dillinger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dillinger blocks a low kick nicely.
Dillinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Declan.
Dillinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Declan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dillinger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dillinger moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Dillinger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Declan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
Dillinger throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Declan moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Declan does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Declan.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Declan throws a right hand that Dillinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillinger also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Declan misses the target.
Dillinger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Declan.
Dillinger misses with a straight left.
Declan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Declan tries to land a leg kick but Dillinger saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Dillinger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Dillinger clinches up against the cage.
Dillinger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Declan's elbow.
Declan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillinger pushes Declan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Dillinger scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Dillinger has a couple of punches blocked by Declan.
Dillinger misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dillinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger lands a shoulder strike.
Declan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Declan is trying to break the clinch but Dillinger is controlling him.
Declan throws an elbow but it misses.
Declan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dillinger misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Declan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dillinger's brow.
Declan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Declan pushes off an throws an elbow but Dillinger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dillinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillinger looking to slow down the pace here.
Dillinger stalling in the clinch.
Dillinger dodges an elbow strike from Declan.
Dillinger blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
Dillinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Declan tries to work over Dillinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John Dillinger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dillinger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Declan misses with an elbow strike.
Declan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dillinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Declan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillinger avoids the elbow strike from Declan, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillinger's elbow.
Declan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dillinger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dillinger is struggling to control the position.
Declan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Declan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Declan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dillinger's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Goban Declan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Declan. Dillinger shrugs it off though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Declan.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Declan throws a hook to the side of Dillinger's head but Dillinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Dillinger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Declan but Declan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dillinger takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Declan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Declan slips under a jab from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a lazy right hand but Declan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Dillinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dillinger connects with a right hand. Declan shakes it off.
Declan looks for the body kick but Dillinger saw that one coming.
Declan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Declan throws a series of punches but Dillinger moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dillinger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Declan moved out of range nicely.
Dillinger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Declan checks it well.
Declan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dillinger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Declan.
Declan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dillinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillinger.
A countering left hand to the body from Declan misses.
Dillinger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Declan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillinger swinging wildly here.
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
Dillinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Dillinger's shoulder, as Dillinger tries to avoid the shot.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Declan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dillinger throws a body kick that misses.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dillinger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Dillinger staying out of range there.
Dillinger is looking to counter punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Declan. Dillinger shrugs it off though.
Declan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dillinger throws the kick towards the body but Declan avoids it.
Dillinger goes for a double leg but Declan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Declan continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dillinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger misses with a series of wild punches.
Declan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Declan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goban Declan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Declan!
A slow jab from Dillinger misses its intended target.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Dillinger.#T3#
Dillinger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Declan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Declan throws a big shot that misses.
Declan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Declan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dillinger can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
Declan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillinger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Dillinger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Declan blocks a leg kick.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goban Declan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Declan connects with the punch.
Dillinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dillinger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Declan can pounce on him.
Declan connects with an inside leg kick.
Dillinger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Declan with a nice cross.
Dillinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Declan defends it nicely.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan 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.
Dillinger 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.
Declan misses with a straight left.
Declan lands a head shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Declan. Dillinger shrugs it off though.
Declan feints and then cracks Dillinger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dillinger down.
Declan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillinger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Declan throws a body punch but Dillinger moves out of range.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Declan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Declan tenderised Dillinger's leg. Dillinger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dillinger looks to throw the jab but Declan is out of range.
Declan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goban Declan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Declan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!
In his post fight interview, Goban Declan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 5
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Declan. That's going to slow Coyoca down.
Declan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2#
Coyoca rushes Declan and presses him up against the cage.
Coyoca lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coyoca lands a hook that snaps the head of Declan backwards.
Coyoca throws an elbow that misses.
Declan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coyoca dodges an elbow strike from Declan.
Coyoca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Coyoca.
Coyoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coyoca lands a left hand.
Coyoca creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coyoca lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coyoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Declan tries to work over Coyoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Declan tries to work over Coyoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coyoca is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Declan is defending well.
Coyoca tries to throw a body punch but Declan avoids it by throwing Coyoca back against the cage.
Declan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Declan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coyoca misses with the head strike.
Declan pushes Coyoca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Declan tries a body shot but Coyoca blocks it.
Declan tries to work over Coyoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Declan gets through Coyoca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Declan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coyoca blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Declan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coyoca misses with a low kick.
Goban Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Declan scoring well with a low kick there.
Coyoca lands the left hand.
Coyoca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Declan misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Coyoca counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Declan!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Coyoca.
Declan defending against the ground and pound.
Declan tries to buck Coyoca off but Coyoca is having none of it.
Coyoca looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Declan is avoiding damage well.
Coyoca in side control, throwing shots but Declan defends. #T2#
Declan parries the strikes from Coyoca easily there. Coyoca is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Declan to escape.
#SUB2#
Coyoca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Declan dodges the ground and pound from Coyoca.
Coyoca throws a strike aimed at the side of Declan's head but Declan avoids it well.
Declan wants to control but Coyoca postures up.#SUB2#
Coyoca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Coyoca has knee on belly momentarily but Declan bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Coyoca is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Declan to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T3#
Coyoca throws a big elbow that misses.
Coyoca passes Declan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Coyoca throwing shots but Declan is blocking nicely.
Coyoca working over Declan with some ground and pound. Declan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coyoca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coyoca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Declan has hold of Coyoca's hands but Coyoca slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coyoca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Declan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coyoca.
Coyoca is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Declan reverses the position - he's now on top in Coyoca's guard.
Coyoca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Coyoca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Declan defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Coyoca looking for a guillotine here but Declan defends easily.
Coyoca wants to hit a switch here but Declan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Coyoca there!
Coyoca is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Coyoca dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Coyoca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coyoca tries to clinch up.
Coyoca slips a straight right by Declan.
Declan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Declan motions for Coyoca to come forward. Declan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coyoca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Declan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coyoca! But no joy.
Declan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coyoca checks it well.
Declan backing away here, and Coyoca unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Declan scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Coyoca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coyoca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coyoca throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyoca lands a right hand.
Coyoca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Declan backwards.
Declan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coyoca backwards.
Declan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coyoca takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coyoca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Declan backwards.
Coyoca wants a takedown.
#T1#
Coyoca drops down looking for an ankle pick but Declan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Coyoca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coyoca is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Declan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Declan throws a leg kick but Coyoca sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Declan misses with a right hand
and Coyoca counters with a slapping leg kick.
Coyoca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Declan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coyoca throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Declan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coyoca tries to clinch up.
Coyoca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
Coyoca gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goban Declan is winning the standup battle so far.
Declan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Coyoca back to the cage. Declan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Coyoca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goban Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Declan connects with an inside leg kick.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Coyoca moved out of range.
Coyoca wants to counter the offense by Declan and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan swings for the body but Coyoca moves out of range.
#CL2#
Coyoca moves into range and clinches up with Declan.
Coyoca lands with a light punch inside.
Coyoca tries a body shot but Declan blocks it.
Declan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coyoca blocks a body shot from Declan. #TD2#
Coyoca pulls Declan into guard.
#SUB2#
Coyoca has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Declan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Coyoca.
Coyoca manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coyoca connects with a nice short shot to Declan's temple. #T3#
Coyoca passes to side control.
Coyoca misses with the ground and pound.
Declan is looking to regain half guard here but Coyoca keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Coyoca is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Declan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Coyoca gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Declan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Coyoca lets go of the hold and Declan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Allan Coyoca!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Allan Coyoca waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 4
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Okunaba.
Declan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Okunaba if he has to take too many more of those.
Okunaba throws a looping overhand right but Declan ducks down to avoid it.
Okunaba with a nice cross.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Declan.
Okunaba lands a jab.
Declan keeps the fight on the outside.
Okunaba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okunaba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okunaba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Declan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okunaba scrambles back to his feet.
Declan looks to land a body kick but Okunaba moved away.
Jab from Okunaba.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okunaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Okunaba is just out of range.
Okunaba slips under a jab.
Declan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okunaba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Declan moves out of range as Okunaba strikes.
Declan throws the left hand but Okunaba avoids the punch easily.
Okunaba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sisu Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Okunaba blocks the body kick.
Declan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Declan looks to land a left hand but Okunaba moved out of range nicely.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Declan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Declan thinks about the counter body kick.
Okunaba misses with a looping left.
Declan avoids the head kick by Okunaba.
Declan throws a nice looking combination but Okunaba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Okunaba lands.#CL#
Declan gets tackled into the cage by Okunaba. Okunaba maintains the clinch.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Okunaba's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike.
Okunaba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okunaba scores with a shot to the side of Declan's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Declan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okunaba throws a head kick but Declan moves out of range.
Okunaba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Declan misses with a hook.#T2#
Declan lands with a slapping head kick.
Okunaba throws a big shot that misses.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Declan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Declan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okunaba's hands.
Declan takes a swing at Okunaba's ribcage but misses.
Okunaba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Okunaba closes the distance and pushes Declan back into the cage.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Declan looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Declan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Okunaba is just out of range.
Declan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Okunaba throws the left hand but Declan avoids the punch easily.
Okunaba backing away here, and Declan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okunaba tries to clinch up.
Okunaba throws a hook but Declan avoids it easily.
Okunaba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Declan on the side of the head.
Okunaba slips under a jab from Declan.
Okunaba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Okunaba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Declan throws out the jab. #T3#
Declan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with a looping right.
Declan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okunaba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Declan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Declan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okunaba under the eye.
Okunaba throws a hook but Declan blocks it.
Declan moves away from the strike by Okunaba.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okunaba.
Okunaba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Declan scores with a jab.
Okunaba misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Okunaba blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Okunaba has Declan up against the cage in a clinch.
Okunaba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Declan throws an elbow but it misses.
Declan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okunaba tries to clinch up but Declan circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okunaba lands a high kick!
#T4#
Declan throws a leg kick but Okunaba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okunaba 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.
Declan swats away the attempt to clinch by Okunaba.
Okunaba doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okunaba misses with an uppercut. Declan saw that one coming.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch but Declan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Declan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Declan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Declan defending well as Okunaba loads up on a big left hand.
Okunaba scores with a head kick.
Okunaba tries a head kick but it misses.
Declan cracks Okunaba with a good jab.
Okunaba moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okunaba tries to clinch but Declan is having none of it.
Okunaba connects with a right hand. Declan shakes it off.
Okunaba misses with a straight left.
Declan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okunaba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Goban Declan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Okunaba connects with a right hand. Declan shakes it off.
Okunaba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Declan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Okunaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with an uppercut. Declan saw that one coming.#CL#
Okunaba instigates a clinch.
Declan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Okunaba's defenses.
Okunaba blocks an elbow strike.
Declan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Declan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Declan.
Sisu Okunaba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Declan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba blocks a body shot from Declan.
Declan misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Declan struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Okunaba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Declan blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Declan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Declan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Okunaba prevents a body shot from Declan.
Declan digs a right hand into Okunaba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okunaba's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okunaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Declan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Okunaba takes a shot to the head.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okunaba misses with the head strike.
Declan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okunaba blocks an elbow strike.
Declan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Declan throws a head punch that misses.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
A body shot lands from Declan.
Okunaba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Declan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Declan. #BC2#
Declan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goban Declan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okunaba throws a shot from downtown. Declan moves away and avoids it.#T2#
A big right from Declan misses.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba avoids a kick to the body.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Okunaba misses with a looping left.
Declan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Declan lands with a hook. Okunaba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okunaba.
Okunaba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okunaba ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Okunaba walks into a stiff left hand from Declan.
Declan throws a front kick aimed at Okunaba's knee but Okunaba avoids it well.
Declan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okunaba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Declan swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Declan.
Okunaba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Declan on the side of the head.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Declan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Declan thuds his shin into the meat of Okunaba's side.
Okunaba lands with a hook. Declan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okunaba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crunch! Declan slams his shin into Okunaba's torso.
Okunaba throws the kick towards the body but Declan avoids it.
A jab from Declan misses.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okunaba throws a jab but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Declan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Okunaba does it's job there.
Okunaba misses with a straight right.
Okunaba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan lands the left hand.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses
and Declan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Declan looks for the body kick but Okunaba saw that one coming.
Okunaba tries to clinch up
and Okunaba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Declan misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Okunaba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okunaba is looking to clinch but Declan is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Declan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okunaba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Declan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okunaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Okunaba tries a head kick but it misses.
Declan throws a leg kick which misses Okunaba's front leg but catches the back leg as Okunaba tries to avoid it.
Declan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Declan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okunaba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Declan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
Declan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okunaba throwing a counter right hand but Declan manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Declan slips a straight right by Okunaba.
Okunaba blocks the body kick.
Okunaba tries a head kick but it misses.
Okunaba throws an off balance right hand
and Okunaba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Okunaba finds it's target.
Okunaba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Declan works the jab nicely.
Okunaba throws an overhand right that lands on Declan's shoulder, as Declan tries to avoid the shot.
Declan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba misses with a looping right.
Declan blocks a jab.
Okunaba slips a jab from Declan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Declan. That's going to slow Okunaba down.
Declan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Declan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Okunaba moved out of range.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Declan throws a low kick, looking for Okunaba's leg but Okunaba calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Declan tries to work over Okunaba's front leg with a kick but Okunaba checks it.
Declan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Declan swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Declan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okunaba counters with a nice uppercut.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Declan misses the target.
Declan misses with a hook.#CL#
Declan gets tackled into the cage by Okunaba. Okunaba maintains the clinch.
Okunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Declan.
A shot in the inside from Declan.
A nice left hand lands by Declan.
Declan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okunaba.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okunaba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Declan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sisu Okunaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Okunaba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Declan backwards.
Declan throws an elbow that misses.
Okunaba has a couple of punches blocked by Declan.
Declan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Declan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Declan throws an elbow that misses.
Declan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okunaba lands a nice uppercut.
Declan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Declan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Declan.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Okunaba dodges an elbow strike from Declan.
Declan blocking some punches.
Declan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Declan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Okunaba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Declan backwards.
Declan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Declan blocking some punches.
Okunaba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okunaba blocks a body shot from Declan.
Okunaba misses with the head strike.
Okunaba prevents a body shot from Declan.
Declan misses with an elbow over the top.
Declan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okunaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goban Declan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Declan blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Declan blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okunaba.
Declan lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Declan.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Declan blocking some punches.
#T4#
Okunaba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okunaba tries to throw a body punch but Declan avoids it by throwing Okunaba back against the cage.
Declan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okunaba lands with a right to the head.
Okunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan blocking some punches.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Declan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Okunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Goban Declan.
I've got Declan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!
Goban Declan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Declan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penn with the counter takedown but Declan avoids it easily.
Declan misses with an uppercut
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Declan sprawls well. Declan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Declan thows a leg kick but Penn checks it #CL2#
and Penn counters by clinching up.
We've been hearing reports that Declan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Declan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Declan misses with the head strike.
Declan throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Declan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Penn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Penn has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Declan works to full guard.
Penn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Declan is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Declan wants to control but Penn passes easily into half guard.
Declan is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn wants to get up but he can't break Declan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn wants to stand but Declan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Penn avoids a kick to the body.
Penn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Declan connects with a jab.
Declan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Penn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Declan misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Declan delivers a nice body kick.
Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Declan.
Declan scores with a decent looking hook.
Declan throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn flicks out a counter leg kick but Declan steps away.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Declan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Declan.
Declan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Penn's head.
Declan lands with a hook. Penn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Declan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Declan.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Penn wants to counter the offense by Declan and move into the clinch position.
Declan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Declan can pounce on him.
Penn blocks a low kick nicely.
And Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Declan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Declan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Declan tries to land a leg kick but Penn saw it coming and moves away.
Declan scores with a nice strike.
Declan feints and then cracks Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penn down.
Declan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Declan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Penn.
Penn with the counter takedown but Declan avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Declan.
Penn misses with a hook. Declan ducked under it nicely.
Declan tries to land a front kick but Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Penn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Declan misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Declan throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn feints the counter takedown.
Declan thuds his shin into the meat of Penn's side.
Declan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
A big left from Penn misses.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Declan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Declan throws a leg kick that misses.
Penn with the counter takedown but Declan avoids it easily.
Declan throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn misses with an uppercut. Declan saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Declan throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it.
Declan scores with a nice body kick.
Penn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Declan.#T1#
Declan tries to score with a low kick but Penn moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Penn slips a jab from Declan.
Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good standup being displayed there by Declan as he connects with a hook.
Declan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goban Declan is winning the standup battle so far.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Declan scores with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Declan.
Nice straight punches there by Declan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Declan.
Declan scores with a nice right hand.
Declan scores with a head kick. Penn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan lands with a nice body kick.
Declan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Declan throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Penn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goban Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Declan throws the kick towards the body but Penn avoids it.
Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Penn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Declan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Penn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Declan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Penn won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Penn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Declan is proving hard to escape from.
Declan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard. #REVR#
Declan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Penn is looking to stand up but Declan isn't so interested in that idea.
Declan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn feints the counter takedown.
Penn defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Declan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Penn moves out of range of the body kick from Declan.
Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Declan misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Penn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Declan misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penn defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Penn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Penn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
A lazy left from Declan finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn misses with a low kick as Declan jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Declan misses the target.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Declan.
Penn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Declan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Good work by Declan as he checks the leg kick.
Declan throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Declan's guard.#SU2#
Penn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Declan throws a leg kick
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Declan throws a body kick that misses.
Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Declan defends it well.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Penn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Declan misses its intended target.
Declan tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Penn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Declan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Declan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Declan misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Penn unleashes a big counter combination but Declan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Declan lands a leg kick that knocks Penn off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Declan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Declan throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Penn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Declan trying to control but Penn postures up.
James Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Declan has his hands clasped together around Penn's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn wants to stand up but Declan is controlling the position.
Goban Declan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Penn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Declan is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Penn.
I think Declan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!
Goban Declan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Declan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Declan tries a low kick but Pavon avoids it.
Declan lands a nice hook to Pavon's body. Pavon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Declan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pavon at a distance.
Pavon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Declan throws a push kick but Pavon slaps the foot to one side.
Declan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pavon was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan looks for the body kick but Pavon saw that one coming.
And Pavon tries to counter it with a takedown but Declan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Declan throws a leg kick but Pavon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Declan scores with a hook.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Pavon tries to counter it with a takedown but Declan pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Declan.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pavon manages to avoid it.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pavon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pavon slips under a jab.
Declan is looking to chop away at Pavon's legs.
Pavon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Declan defends it well.
We've been hearing reports that Declan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head kick misses from Declan.
Declan throws a chopping leg kick but Pavon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Declan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pavon moves out of range of the strikes.
And Pavon tries to counter it with a takedown but Declan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Declan feints and then cracks Pavon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pavon down.
Declan misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Declan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pavon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
And Pavon tries to counter it with a takedown but Declan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Declan misses with an uppercut. Pavon saw that one coming.
Pavon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Declan throws out a powerful jab.
Pavon checks a low kick from Declan.
And Pavon tries to counter it with a takedown but Declan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Declan throws a head kick but Pavon moves out of range.
Declan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Declan cracks the inside of Pavon's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pavon.
Pavon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Declan throws a lazy right hand but Pavon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavon is just out of range.
Declan throws a series of punches but Pavon moves out of range.
Goban Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pavon feints the counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pavon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick misses from Declan.
Pavon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Declan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pavon walks into a stiff left hand from Declan.
Declan throws a hook to the side of Pavon's head but Pavon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Declan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pavon checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Pavon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Declan cracks a nice hook into Pavon's ribs.
Goban Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pavon moves out of range of the strikes.
Pavon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Declan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Declan tried to score with a low kick but Pavon checks it.
Declan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good leg kick by Declan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pavon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
And Pavon tries to counter it with a takedown but Declan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pavon avoids the body shot from Declan.
Pavon with the counter takedown but Declan avoids it easily.
Declan misses with a body kick.
Pavon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Declan throws the left hand but Pavon avoids the punch easily.
Pavon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Declan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pavon under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Declan tries a low kick but Pavon avoids it.
Pavon with the counter takedown but Declan avoids it easily.
Declan swings for the body but Pavon moves out of range.
Declan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pavon feints the counter takedown.
Declan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pavon can do to turn this around?
Declan thuds a left hand into Pavon's body.
Declan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Pavon's shoulder, as Pavon tries to avoid the shot.
Pavon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Declan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goban Declan is winning the standup battle so far.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Pavon with the counter takedown but Declan avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan tries to land a front kick but Pavon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pavon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Declan throws the left hand but Pavon avoids the punch easily.
Pavon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Pavon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pavon feints the counter takedown.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pavon manages to avoid it.#T1#
Declan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pavon circles away quickly and effectively.
Declan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Pavon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pavon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Declan cracks Pavon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Declan.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Pavon tries to counter it with a takedown but Declan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Pavon feints the counter takedown.
Pavon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Declan misses its intended target.
Pavon with the counter takedown but Declan avoids it easily.
Pavon slips under a jab.#T2#
Pavon blocks a head kick by Declan.
Declan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pavon's head backwards.
Declan works Pavon's body with a nice hook.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Declan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Declan misses.
Pavon feints the counter takedown.
Pavon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Pavon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Declan.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Pavon with the counter takedown but Declan avoids it easily.
Declan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pavon with the counter takedown but Declan avoids it easily.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Pavon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Declan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pavon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Declan defends it well.
Pavon avoids the body shot from Declan.
Pavon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Declan defends it well.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Pavon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Declan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavon is just out of range.
Pavon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Declan throws a body punch but Pavon moves out of range.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Pavon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavon moves away.
Declan misses with an uppercut.
Declan digs a good body shot into Pavon's ribs.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Declan throws a looping overhand right but Pavon ducks down to avoid it.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pavon was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pavon was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Pavon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pavon checks the leg kick.
Pavon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Declan throws a body punch but Pavon moves out of range.
Pavon with the counter takedown but Declan avoids it easily.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Pavon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Declan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pavon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Declan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pavon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
Carlos Pavon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Declan lands with a shot to the body.
Pavon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Declan.
Declan scores with a kick to the body.
Pavon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Declan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Pavon with the counter takedown but Declan avoids it easily.
Pavon blocks a leg kick.
Pavon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Pavon moved out of range.#T1#
Pavon ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
And Pavon tries to counter it with a takedown but Declan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Declan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pavon blocks a head kick by Declan.
Pavon defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Pavon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Declan defends it well.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Pavon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Declan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Pavon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pavon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Declan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pavon avoids a kick to the body.
Pavon feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Pavon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Declan.
Pavon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Declan misses with a series of wild punches.
Pavon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Declan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavon.
Pavon with the counter takedown but Declan avoids it easily.
Pavon moves out of range of the leg kick from Declan.
Declan lands with an uppercut that bounces Pavon off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Pavon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Declan misses.
Pavon blocks a low kick nicely.
Pavon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Declan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Pavon tries to counter it with a takedown but Declan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pavon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Declan has got the better of the exchanges.
Pavon avoids a kick to the body.
Pavon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pavon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Pavon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goban Declan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Declan throws a hook to the side of Pavon's head but Pavon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Declan with a jab.
A punch combination from Declan misses.
Pavon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Declan.
Pavon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Declan throws a body punch but Pavon moves out of range.
Pavon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Declan looks to throw the jab but Pavon is out of range.
Pavon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Declan takes a swing at Pavon's ribcage but misses.
Declan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pavon feints the counter takedown.
Declan looks for the body kick but Pavon saw that one coming.
Declan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pavon's head.
Declan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Declan misses with a looping left.
Declan misses with a looping right.
Pavon with the counter takedown but Declan avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Declan there.
Carlos Pavon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goban Declan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Declan 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!
After the fight, Goban Declan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TRFC102
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Declan throws a low kick, looking for Kruschewsky's leg but Kruschewsky calmly moves out of range.
Declan avoids the body shot from Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky avoids the head kick by Declan.
Kruschewsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Declan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruschewsky has time to react.
Kruschewsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Declan moves away.
Kruschewsky slips under a jab from Declan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kruschewsky crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Declan - the referee stops the clock and Kruschewsky gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Declan. Kruschewsky manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Declan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kruschewsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Declan tries to sprawl out of it but Kruschewsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Declan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Declan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruschewsky's hands.
Declan tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruschewsky throws a shot from downtown. Declan moves away and avoids it.
Declan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Declan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschewsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Declan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruschewsky scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan connects with a solid leg kick.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschewsky is just out of range.
Kruschewsky throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Kruschewsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschewsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Kruschewsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kruschewsky throwing shots but Declan is blocking nicely.
Kruschewsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Declan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kruschewsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kruschewsky throwing shots but Declan is blocking nicely.
Kruschewsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kruschewsky lands a nice short elbow.
Kruschewsky is looking to advance position but Declan won't allow it.
Kruschewsky is stalling here. Declan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kruschewsky seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Declan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Declan tries to score with some ground and pound. Kruschewsky controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kruschewsky gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Declan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kruschewsky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Declan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Declan's back!
Kruschewsky throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kruschewsky thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Declan covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T3#
Declan trying to control the action but Kruschewsky just sinks the hooks in.
Kruschewsky lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Declan.
Kruschewsky softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Declan tries to escape the position.
Declan covering up well under a series of strikes from Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky controlling well, preventing Declan from escaping the position.
Declan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kruschewsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kruschewsky keeps control of the position as Declan tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan breaks Kruschewsky's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kruschewsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Declan's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Declan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kruschewsky escapes and throws Declan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kruschewsky lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kruschewsky throwing strikes but Declan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschewsky looks to move to half guard but instead Declan has passed into mount! Damn!
Declan lands a couple of good shots and Kruschewsky has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Declan not allowing Kruschewsky to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kruschewsky throws out a loose jab but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschewsky swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Declan misses with an uppercut. Kruschewsky saw that one coming.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschewsky is just out of range.
Declan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Declan.
Declan lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruschewsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Declan tests Kruschewsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Declan lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Kruschewsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruschewsky.
Declan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Declan throws a wild body kick that Kruschewsky sees coming a mile off.
Declan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Declan takes a swing at Kruschewsky's ribcage but misses.
Kruschewsky moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschewsky. Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschewsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Declan finds it's target.
Declan misses with an uppercut. Kruschewsky saw that one coming.
Kruschewsky throws a hook but Declan blocks it.
Declan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Kruschewsky scores with a nice head shot.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Kruschewsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Declan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Kruschewsky moves away and avoids it.
Declan moves out of range as Kruschewsky strikes.
Declan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Declan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruschewsky can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Kruschewsky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Declan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky working over Declan with some ground and pound. Declan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Declan trying to hold on to Kruschewsky's head to control him but Kruschewsky postures up.
Declan has hold of Kruschewsky's hands but Kruschewsky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Declan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carlos Kruschewsky has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Declan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Declan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschewsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kruschewsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Declan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kruschewsky manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kruschewsky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Declan looking to sit in guard and control but Kruschewsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Declan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Kruschewsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruschewsky postures up in Declan's guard and throws a big left but Declan blocks it.
Kruschewsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kruschewsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Declan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kruschewsky passes into half guard.
Declan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kruschewsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Declan gets back to full guard.
Kruschewsky cracks Declan with a solid left hand.#T4#
Kruschewsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Declan has wrist control.
Kruschewsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kruschewsky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kruschewsky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Declan managing to control the position.
Kruschewsky won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
Kruschewsky postures up in Declan's guard and throws a big left but Declan blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kruschewsky misses with a straight left.
Goban Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kruschewsky instigates a clinch.
Declan tries to stall but Kruschewsky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Declan misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Kruschewsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Declan thumps Kruschewsky with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlos Kruschewsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschewsky cracks Declan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Declan throws a hook but Kruschewsky blocks it.
Kruschewsky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruschewsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Declan is fending him off so far but Kruschewsky persists. Nope, Declan circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Kruschewsky clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Declan. #BC2#
Kruschewsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Declan tries to bum rush Kruschewsky with a series of wild strikes but Kruschewsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Kruschewsky misses with a body shot.
Good work by Kruschewsky as he checks the leg kick.
Declan delivers a nice body kick.
Declan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschewsky blocks a head kick by Declan.
Declan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschewsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Kruschewsky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruschewsky scores with a hook.
Kruschewsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
A big right from Kruschewsky misses.
Kruschewsky misses the shot to the body.
Declan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Declan throws a looping overhand right but Kruschewsky ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschewsky misses with a wild body shot.
Declan cracks the inside of Kruschewsky's front leg.
Declan throws a leg kick but Kruschewsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Declan scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Declan gets caught napping as Kruschewsky dives in and scores a takedown. Declan manages to retain guard.
Kruschewsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kruschewsky postures up in Declan's guard and throws a big left but Declan blocks it.
Declan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Declan managing to control the position.
Kruschewsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Kruschewsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruschewsky throwing strikes but missing.
Kruschewsky trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kruschewsky swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Declan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Kruschewsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruschewsky lands a jab to the nose.
Kruschewsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Declan manages to avoid it.
Kruschewsky connects with a jab.
Declan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Declan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschewsky.
Declan cracks Kruschewsky with a good jab.
Kruschewsky misses with an uppercut. Declan saw that one coming.
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Kruschewsky moves away and avoids it.
Kruschewsky misses with a looping left.
Declan tries to land a front kick but Kruschewsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruschewsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Declan is looking to counter punch.
Declan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kruschewsky's sensitive parts.
Kruschewsky looks to land a left hand but Declan moved out of range nicely.
Declan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Declan slips a straight right by Kruschewsky.
An inside leg kick lands from Declan.
Kruschewsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Declan moves away.
Kruschewsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Declan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschewsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Kruschewsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruschewsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan lands a slapping body shot.
Declan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschewsky misses the jab.
Kruschewsky throws a looping overhand right but Declan ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschewsky takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschewsky loads up on a big right hand but Declan slips the punch.
Kruschewsky takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Kruschewsky moves away from the strike by Declan.
A telegraphed right hand from Declan misses the target.
Kruschewsky walks into a left hand.
Declan throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschewsky.
Declan slips a straight right by Kruschewsky.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruschewsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruschewsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Declan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kruschewsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Declan moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Declan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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 Goban Declan.
I think Declan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Goban Declan!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Carlos Kruschewsky!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Goban Declan!
Goban Declan wins by split decision!
Goban Declan very nearly forgot to thank King of Fists amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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EVO 299:Juggernaut vs Joestar
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Orion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been hearing reports that Declan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Declan connects with a solid leg kick.
Declan throws a front kick aimed at Orion's knee but Orion avoids it well.
Orion lands a lovely overhand right.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab from Orion.
Orion throws a body kick that misses
and Declan counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan moves away from the strike by Orion.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Orion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Declan on the side of the head.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Declan lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Orion tenderised Declan's leg. Declan is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been informed that Orion 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.
Declan throws a leg kick but Orion checks it.
Declan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Declan checks a leg kick nicely.
Declan checks a leg kick nicely.
Declan scores with a nice head shot.
Orion looks for the body kick but Declan saw that one coming.
Declan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Orion.
Orion slips a straight right by Declan.
Orion defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Declan, as that shot connected.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Declan moved away.
Declan slips under a jab.
Declan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orion.
Declan throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and moves out of range.
Declan backing away here, and Orion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion moves out of range as Declan throws a body kick.
Orion with a hook.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Declan.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Declan attempts a counter takedown but Orion avoids it well and moves away.
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Declan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Declan is out of range. #T2#
Orion takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Declan lands with an uppercut that bounces Orion off the cage and back into range.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Declan lands a jab to the nose.
Declan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Declan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Declan.
Declan with a nice cross.
Declan throws a leg kick that misses.
Declan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Declan feinted with a counter takedown.
Declan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Orion.
Declan is looking to slow Orion down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Orion rushes Declan and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Orion manages to break the clinch.
Declan swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Declan misses with a straight left. #T3#
Orion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Declan misses.
A punch lands to the side of Declan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Declan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Declan blocks a low kick nicely.
Orion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Orion lands with a straight right. Declan didn't see that one coming.
Declan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
A jab from Orion does it's job there.
Declan slips a jab from Orion.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orion.
Declan lands with a straight right. Orion didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Orion there.
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
Declan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Declan throws a leg kick
and Orion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Orion.
Declan is looking to chop away at Orion's legs.
Declan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion motions for Declan to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Declan is able to avoid easily.
Declan is looking to counter punch.
Declan is looking to chop away at Orion's legs.
Orion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Declan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Declan misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan walks into a left hand.
Orion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Orion tenderised Declan's leg. Declan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orion throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Declan.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion feints and then cracks Declan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Declan down.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion thows a leg kick but Declan checks it #TD#
and Declan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Orion! #ES2#
Orion explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Orion slips a jab from Declan.
A head kick misses from Orion.
Orion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Declan.
Cole Orion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Declan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Declan there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab lands there for Orion.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Declan throws a solid leg kick but Orion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Declan.
A leg kick checked by Orion.
Declan stuns Orion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Declan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Orion shapes to counter with a head kick.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orion misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Declan. That did some damage!
Declan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion blocks a head kick by Declan.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Declan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orion looks for the body kick but Declan saw that one coming.
Declan throws a counter high kick but Orion was just alert enough to avoid it.
Declan throws a body kick that misses.
Declan misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Orion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion throws the left hand but Declan avoids the punch easily.
Declan misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Declan. #T2#
Orion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Declan's hands.
Declan takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Declan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Declan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Declan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Orion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Declan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orion dips to his left and cracks Declan with an uppercut!
Orion jabs Declan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Declan moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Declan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
A slow jab from Orion misses its intended target.
Declan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Declan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Declan scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Declan.
Declan misses with a straight left.
Declan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Declan dips to his left and cracks Orion with an uppercut!
Orion connects with a right hand. Declan shakes it off.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Declan tries to counter with a takedown but Orion is quick to defend against it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Nice defenses there by Declan.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion avoids the body shot from Declan.
Orion checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Declan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Orion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Declan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
Declan misses with a body kick.
Orion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Orion misses with a low kick as Declan jumps back.
Orion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Declan misses with a hook.
Orion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Declan checks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Declan checks a leg kick.
Declan blocks the body kick.
Orion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orion!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Declan - just one landing.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Declan's shoulder, as Declan tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Declan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion lands with a nice body kick.
Orion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Declan.
Orion was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Orion crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Declan - the referee stops the clock and Orion gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Declan. Orion manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Declan looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion blocks a low kick nicely.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Declan off balance momentarily.
Orion throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan scores with a push kick.
Orion throws a push kick but Declan slaps the foot to one side.
Declan moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Declan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T1#
Orion dips to his left and cracks Declan with an uppercut!
Declan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orion defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Declan scores with a nice body kick.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion connects with a crisp jab.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Declan needs to keep his hands up - Orion had a free shot at his head there.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Declan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Orion is predictable there
and Declan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan wants to slow Orion down by chopping away at his legs.
Orion scores with a nice strike.
Orion scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Orion takes one to the side of the head.
Declan misses with a looping right.
Orion getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Declan moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Declan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick from Declan.
Declan moves out of range of the body kick.
Declan blocks a head kick by Orion.
Orion takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Declan feints and then cracks Orion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orion down.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Declan.
Orion sizes up Declan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Declan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Declan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orion.
Orion swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Orion is looking to land body kicks.
Declan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Declan lands with a nice body punch.
Goban Declan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Declan misses with a low kick as Orion jumps back.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Declan checks a leg kick.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.#T4#
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Declan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
A left lands for Declan.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#KD#
Declan lands a big head kick that sends Orion tumbling to the mat! Declan takes a step backwards and waves Orion back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Orion is rocked!
Orion throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Declan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Declan scores with a leg kick.
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Orion moves out of range as Declan throws a body kick.
Orion counters with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Orion blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Declan misses the target.
Orion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orion lands a really nice looking cross but Declan seems unphased.
Declan cracks Orion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Declan throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cole Orion.
Well Orion 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion!
After winning the bout, Cole Orion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CFC 412
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Boy connects with an inside leg kick.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Declan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Declan slips under a jab.
Declan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Boy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boy connects with a crisp jab.
Declan scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan moves out of range as Boy strikes.
Nice body punch from Boy.
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Boy moves away and avoids it.
Boy throws a shot from downtown. Declan moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Declan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Declan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boy misses with a low kick.
Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
Boy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Declan doesn't seem bothered though.
Boy's corner calls for a 1-2. Boy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Declan is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Declan misses its target.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Declan slips the punch.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Declan slips the punch.#T2#
Boy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boy scores with a body shot.
Beast Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Boy throws a hook but Declan avoids it easily.
Boy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Declan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boy misses with a straight left.
Declan feinted with a counter takedown.
Declan throws a leg kick but Boy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Declan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Boy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T3#
Boy throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Declan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Declan prevents Boy from getting back to his feet.
Declan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Declan is controlling him.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy wants to get back to his feet but Declan passes into half guard.
#ES2#
Boy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Declan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boy.#T4#
Boy misses with an uppercut.
Boy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan throws a hook but Boy blocks it.
Declan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Declan scrambles back to his feet.
Boy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Declan throwing a counter right hand but Boy manages to avoid it.
Declan wants to land a leg kick but Boy is out of range.
Declan backing away here, and Boy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boy throws the left hand but Declan avoids the punch easily.
Declan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boy's calf.
Boy checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Boy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Boy.
Declan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Declan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Declan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Declan tries to counter with a takedown but Boy is quick to defend against it.
Boy misses with a shot to the body
letting Declan counter with a right hand.
Declan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boy. Boy obviously looking to wear him down.
Boy moves away from the strike by Declan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan scores with a kick to the body.
Boy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Declan is out of range.
Declan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Declan pushes Boy away with a front kick.
Declan moves out of range of the leg kick from Boy.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boy.
Boy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Declan throws a leg kick
and Boy counters with a nice leg kick.
Declan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boy on the side of the head.
Declan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Declan misses its target.
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boy lands a leg kick that knocks Declan off balance momentarily.
Boy is looking to slow Declan down with leg kicks.
Declan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Boy is looking to score with low kicks.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Declan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boy on the side of the head.
Boy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Declan.
Boy missing with a left hand there. Declan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Declan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Declan.
Declan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boy throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Boy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boy 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.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boy misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Declan.
Declan throws a lazy body kick
and Boy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Declan checks a leg kick.
Boy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
Declan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boy counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Boy.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beast Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Declan misses with an uppercut
and Boy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Boy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Boy misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boy.
Declan connects with a single shot there.
Boy feints and then cracks Declan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Declan down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Declan throws a hook but Boy blocks it.
Boy lands a nice looking body shot.
Boy misses with an uppercut
and Declan counters with a head kick that wobbles Boy - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Declan sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goban Declan!
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Event:
CFC 407
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Declan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Declan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Judah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Declan manages to avoid it.
Declan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Declan delivers a nice body kick.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Declan manages to avoid it.
Declan misses with a straight left.
Declan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Judah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Judah tried to score with a low kick but Declan checks it.
Declan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Judah misses with a body shot
and Declan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Judah has been cut.
Judah cracks a nice hook into Declan's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Declan swings for the body but Judah moves out of range.
Judah misses with the combination.
Judah tries to clinch up but Declan circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Declan blocks a head kick by Judah.
Declan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No joy there for Judah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Judah throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Declan counters with a shoot takedown. Judah fights it but they end up in guard.
Declan throws a strike but Judah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Declan looking to control.
Judah has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Declan is proving hard to escape from.
Judah preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Declan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Declan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judah is one step ahead there.
Declan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Judah wanted to stand there but Declan had control of the position.
Declan wants to stand and escape but Judah is having none of it.
Declan working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Declan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
A solid body kick from Judah.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick
and Declan counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Judah pushes Declan up against the cage in a clinch.
Declan misses with the head strike.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Declan is trying to push Judah away but Judah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Declan throws a low kick, looking for Judah's leg but Judah calmly moves out of range.
Judah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Declan with a body shot.#CL2#
Judah clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Declan - that landed with a thud.
Declan has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Judah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Judah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Judah missing with knees to the body.
Declan lands a nice uppercut.
Judah has Declan pressed against the cage, preventing Declan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Judah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Judah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Declan rather than just go for the knockout.
Declan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Judah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Judah throws a push kick but Declan slaps the foot to one side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Declan.
Judah checks a leg kick nicely.
Judah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Declan.
Judah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan misses with a hook
and Judah counters with a nice kick to the body.
Judah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Declan is looking to counter punch.
Declan moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Judah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Judah's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Judah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Declan throws a leg kick
and Judah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Judah throws a leg kick but Declan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Declan throws a head kick but Judah moves out of range.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Judah throws a solid leg kick but Declan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Judah.
Declan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Judah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Judah digs a good hook to Declan's body.
Declan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Judah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daniel Judah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Declan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Judah makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Declan really felt that one!
Judah scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan throws out a loose jab but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan scores with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Judah connects with a nice looking jab.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
Declan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Declan tries to land a leg kick but Judah saw it coming and moves away.
Declan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Declan checks a low kick from Judah.
As Judah looks to move away, Declan throws a big counter combo but Judah just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Judah forces Declan back against the cage and clinches.
Judah prevents Declan from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Declan breaks from the clinch.
Declan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Judah.
Declan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Judah throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Declan lands with a straight right. Judah didn't see that one coming.
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!
Judah avoids the head kick by Declan.
Judah throws a nice head kick!
Judah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Judah throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Judah moves out of range of the strikes.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Donk. Judah catches Declan right on the button with a cross.
Judah throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Declan counters with a single leg into guard. Judah didn't expect that.
Declan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Declan throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Declan throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Declan is fighting to break Judah's control of his arms but Judah is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Judah controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judah wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Judah moves out of range as Declan strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Judah misses the target. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Judah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daniel Judah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Judah feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Declans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Judah misses with a body kick.
Judah scoring well with a low kick there.
Declan moves away from the strike by Judah.
Declan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Declan ducks down to avoid it.
Declan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Judah.
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Declan misses with a body kick.
Declan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Judah connects with a nice looking jab.
Judah lands a nice looking body kick.
Declan cracks Judah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Judah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Judah's cut.
That's time! Declan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Declan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Declan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Declan throws a big shot that misses.
Judah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Declan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Declan connects with a leg kick. Judah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick there by Declan.
Judah checks a low kick from Declan.
Declan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Declan checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Declan misses the target.
Nice body kick from Declan.
Judah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah throws a front kick that sends Declan stumbling back into the cage.
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Declan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judah keeps Declan at a distance using the push kick.
Judah connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
A low kick from Judah is predictable there
and Declan counters with a nice body kick.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Judah is just out of range.
Judah throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Declan connects with a leg kick. Judah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Judah moves away from the strike by Declan.
Declan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Judah.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Judah in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Judah lands a leg kick that knocks Declan off balance momentarily.
Declan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Judah slips a straight right by Declan.
Judah misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Declan.#CL2#
Judah clinches up with Declan and pushes him back against the cage.
Judah prevents a body shot from Declan.
Declan blocking some punches.
#T2#
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Declan controls the action.
Declan lands with a short shot to the head.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Judah unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Judah missing with knees to the body.
Judah lands an elbow inside.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Judah looking to throw knees to the head but Declan is blocking nicely.
Declan wants to get back to striking at distance but Judah won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Declan.
Declan lands with a short shot to the head.
Declan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Declan breaks from the clinch.
Declan connects with an inside leg kick.
Declan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Judah's sensitive parts. #T3#
Declan tries to score with a low kick but Judah moves his leg out of the way.
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Judah slips the punch.
Judah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Judah works Declan's body with a nice hook.
Judah misses with a head kick.
Judah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Judah moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Judah moves out of range as Declan strikes.
Judah throws out a counter right but Declan avoids it with no problem.
Goban Declan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Judah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Declan lands with a kick to the temple. Judah shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Judah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Declan misses with a right hand
letting Judah counter with a right hand.
Judah throws a push kick but Declan slaps the foot to one side.
Declan throws a hook but Judah avoids it easily.
Judah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Declan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Declan throwing a counter right hand but Judah manages to avoid it.
Declan cracks Judah with an open hand slap.#ROC#
Judah is rocked!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan ducks right into an uppercut from Judah.
A solid leg kick lands there for Judah.
Judah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Judah.
Declan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Judah is still on wobbly legs! Can Declan finish him?
Declan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Judah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Judah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judah seems to have recovered his senses.
Judah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Declan avoids the body shot from Judah.
Declan avoids the head kick by Judah.
Declan misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Declan sends Judah crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Declan is motioning to the referee to let Judah up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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 Goban Declan.
I think Judah 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Judah!
An out of breath Daniel Judah 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:
CFC 399
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Declan swings for the body but Benvenuti moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Benvenuti misses.
Declan ducks right into an uppercut from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti tried to score with a low kick but Declan checks it.
Declan scores with a nice strike.
Declan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Declan connects with a body shot that sends Benvenuti's belly button to the back.
Benvenuti misses with a looping left.
Declan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benvenuti's sensitive parts.
Declan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Benvenuti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benvenuti tries to counter with a clinch but Declan shakes him off and moves away.
Declan keeps Benvenuti at a distance using the push kick.
Declan lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Benvenuti is just out of range.#T1#
Declan throws a jab when Benvenuti was well out of range.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti tries to counter with a clinch but Declan shakes him off and moves away.
Declan throws a poor cross that misses
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benvenuti connects with a jab.
Benvenuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Declan was well out of range. Poor timing from Benvenuti.
Declan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Benvenuti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Declan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benvenuti misses with a looping right.
Declan is looking to counter punch.
Benvenuti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Declan misses with a straight left.
Declan lands a really nice looking cross but Benvenuti seems unphased.
A low kick from Declan is predictable there
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
and Declan counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Benvenuti! He's just covering up as Declan starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goban Declan!
Massimo Benvenuti was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back stronger!'.
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Event:
CFC 391
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Declan misses with a body kick.
Declan throws a head kick that misses.
Bob connects with a single shot there.
Declan tries to land a leg kick but Bob saw it coming and moves away.
Declan looks to land a body kick but Bob moved away.
Neal Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan throws a leg kick but Bob sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bob misses with a wild body shot.
Bob misses with a double jab.
Bob lands a nice shot that snaps Declan's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Bob misses
and Declan counters with a thumping low kick.
Declan missing with a left hand there. Bob was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Declan manages to avoid it.
Declan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Declan misses with a body kick.#T1#
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bob throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Declan.
Declan throws out a leg kick but Bob moves out of range and Declan only half commits.
Bob throws a shot from downtown. Declan moves away and avoids it.
Declan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bob sprawls and moves away.
Declan with a jab.
Declan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheers as Declan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bob doesn't seem phased though.
Declan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bob counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Declan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Neal Bob has been cut.
Bob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bob lands a nice looking body shot.
Declan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Declan scoring well with a low kick there.
Bob misses with a shot to the body
enabling Declan to counter with a crisp jab.
Declan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bob checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Declan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bob lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bob throws a series of punches but Declan avoids them all with ease.
Declan blocks a jab.
Declan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Declan misses the jab.
Declan staying out of range there.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
#T3#
Bob scores with a jab.
Bob scores with a decent looking hook.
Bob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Declan.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Declan throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bob feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Declans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Declan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bob throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Declan counters with a nice uppercut.
Bob misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bob lands a nice shot that snaps Declan's head back.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Declan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
Declan throws the kick towards the body but Bob avoids it.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Declan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Declan connects with an inside leg kick.
Bob misses with a two punch combination.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Bob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Declan throws a right hand that Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob also avoids with ease.
Bob avoids the head kick by Declan.
Nice uppercut there from Declan.
Bob slips a straight right by Declan.
A little jabbing left from Bob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neal Bob will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neal Bob's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Declan.
Declan scores with a shot to the body.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Declan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bob staying out of range there.
Bob throws a shot from downtown. Declan moves away and avoids it.
Bob digs a good body shot into Declan's ribs.
Bob stuns Declan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bob throws a shot from downtown. Declan moves away and avoids it.
Bob blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Declan tries to land a leg kick but Bob saw it coming and moves away.
Bob throws out a counter right but Declan avoids it with no problem.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Declan moved out of range.
As Bob backs away, Declan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Declan cracks Bob with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Neal Bob seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bob lands an overhand right.
Bob fails to land with a series of punches.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Declan moves away.
Bob 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.
Declan connects with a body shot.
Bob misses with a straight left.
Declan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
Declan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bob lands a really nice looking cross but Declan seems unphased.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Bob throws an off balance right hand
and Declan counters with a low kick, right behind Bob 's knee.
Bob takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Declan coming out on top.
Declan looks to land a body kick but Bob moved away.
Bob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bob misses with a hook. Declan ducked under it nicely.
Bob blocks a jab.
Bob fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Declan takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Declan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Declan blocks a jab.
Bob throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Declan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bob's guard.
Declan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Declan throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Declan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Declan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bob's head.
Declan being controlled here momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bob wants to control but Declan passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Declan trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
Declan is pressing down on Bob's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bob is holding on for now.
Declan lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Goban Declan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neal Bob'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#
Declan jabs Bob right on the nose. Bob blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Bob misses.
Declan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bob.
It looked like Declan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Declan misses with a hook. Bob ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Bob does no damage.
Declan feinted with a counter takedown.
Declan staying out of range there.
Declan throws a sloppy head kick
and Bob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Declan counters with a nice uppercut.
Bob digs a good body shot into Declan's ribs.
Declan dodges the punch combination from Bob.
#T1#
Declan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Bob on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sloppy strikes from Bob. Those never looked like landing.
Declan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bob sprawls and moves away.
Declan staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Declan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bob falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Declan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bob!
Declan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Declan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bob defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Declan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bob can do anything to dispel that myth.
Declan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Declan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan working the ground and pound but Bob is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan scoring with punches from side control.
Declan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Declan with the ground and pound but Bob regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Declan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Declan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Declan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bob is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan wants to take a breather but Bob is having none of it.
Declan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bob is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.
Bob is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Declan scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Declan is trying to control. Bob wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Declan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Declan there.
Declan lands with a punch from half guard.
Declan stalling.
Declan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goban Declan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Declan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!
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Event:
CFC REBIRTH
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Declan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drogo manages to avoid it.
Drogo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drogo blocks a leg kick.
Drogo connects with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by Declan.
Drogo feints and then cracks Declan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Declan down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Drogo.
Khal Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drogo lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Declan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drogo doesn't seem phased though.
Drogo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drogo misses with a right hand
and Declan counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drogo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Declan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Declan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drogo cracks the inside of Declan's front leg. #T1#
Declan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drogo looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
Drogo looks for the body kick but Declan saw that one coming.
Drogo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Drogo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Drogo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drogo with the ground and pound but Declan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Drogo is looking to advance position but Declan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Poor strikes thrown by Declan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Drogo is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Drogo wants to hold on but Declan pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Drogo's face.
Drogo tries to hold on but Declan postures up.
Declan controlling from mount. #T3#
Drogo tries to hold on but Declan postures up.
Declan misses with a head shot.
Drogo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drogo is in a horrible position here. Declan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Drogo tries to hold on but Declan postures up.#T4#
Declan controlling from mount.
Drogo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Drogo tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
Drogo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khal Drogo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Declan avoids a kick to the body.
Declan attempts a counter takedown but Drogo avoids it well and moves away.
Drogo misses with a low kick.
Declan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Declan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Declan throws a hook but Drogo blocks it.
Declan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drogo.
Declan works the jab nicely.
A jab from Declan misses.
Nice shot by Declan.
Drogo scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Declan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Drogo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drogo lands a nice shot to the body.
Drogo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Declan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T1#
Drogo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Declan blocks the low kick.
Declan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drogo.
Declan misses with a series of wild punches.
Drogo is looking to slow Declan down with leg kicks.
Declan lands with a kick to the temple. Drogo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drogo.
Declan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Drogo misses with a low kick.
Declan misses with a hook
and Drogo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Declan throws a jab when Drogo was well out of range.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Declan.
Declan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drogo throws a hook to the side of Declan's head but Declan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drogo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Drogo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan takes a swing at Drogo's ribcage but misses.
Drogo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drogo punishes Declan's body with a nice straight punch.
Declan throws a body kick that misses
and Drogo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Drogo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drogo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Declan.
Declan checks a low kick from Drogo.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Drogo connects with a solid leg kick.
Declan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
A jab from Drogo does it's job there.
Declan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drogo lands a head shot.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Jab from Declan.
Declan throws the left hand but Drogo avoids the punch easily.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Drogo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drogo connects with a leg kick. Declan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Declan connects with a leg kick. Drogo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick from Drogo lands but Declan takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drogo scores with a shot to the body.
Drogo is looking to clinch. #T4#
Declan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drogo. Drogo obviously looking to wear him down.
Drogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drogo throws a head kick that half lands.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Drogo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Drogo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Declan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drogo counters with a nice body kick.
Declan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drogo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drogo feints and then cracks Declan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Declan down.
Drogo scores with a kick to the body.
Drogo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drogo checks a low kick from Declan.
Drogo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Declan.
Drogo throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Drogo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Declan wants to land a leg kick but Drogo is out of range.
Drogo lands a jab.
Drogo tried to score with a low kick but Declan checks it.
Khal Drogo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Declan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drogo looks for the body kick but Declan saw that one coming.
Drogo cracks Declan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Declan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Drogo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan needs to keep his hands up - Drogo had a free shot at his head there.
Declan misses with a low kick.
And Drogo tries to counter it with a takedown but Declan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Declan misses.
Drogo lands a right hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Drogo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Declan misses with a head kick.
Declan throws a hook but Drogo avoids it easily.
Drogo lands with a nice body kick.
Goban Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Declan throws a looping overhand right but Drogo ducks down to avoid it.
Drogo scores with a jab. Declan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drogo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drogo misses with a straight left.
Declan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Drogo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Declan was well out of range. Poor timing from Drogo.
Declan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drogo throws a body kick that misses
and Declan counters with a two punch combo.
Drogo connects with a body shot that sends Declan's belly button to the back.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drogo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Drogo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drogo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Declan counters with a takedown into side control.
Drogo tries to buck Declan off but Declan is having none of it.
Drogo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Declan tries to move to mount but Drogo blocks the move with his legs.
We've been hearing that Declan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Drogo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Declan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Drogo wants to get back to full guard but Declan has passed into side control.#T3#
Drogo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Drogo is working away.
Declan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drogo defending well though.
Declan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Declan is trying to control the action in half guard but Drogo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Drogo is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drogo is controlling Declan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Declan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drogo counters with a good low kick that Declan was not able to check.
Drogo cracks Declan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drogo throws a push kick but Declan slaps the foot to one side.
Drogo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Declan throws a head kick but Drogo moves out of range.
Drogo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Drogo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Declan throws a right hand that Drogo ducks under and follows up with a left that Drogo also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drogo! But no joy.
Declan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Goban Declan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Drogo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drogo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Declan.
Declan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drogo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Declan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Declan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drogo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drogo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Declan misses with an uppercut.
Drogo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan digs a good body shot into Drogo's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Drogo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Declan doesn't seem phased though.
Drogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Declan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Declan misses with a hook
and Drogo counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Drogo throws a poor cross that misses
and Declan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drogo slips a jab from Declan.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drogo.
And Declan counters with a quick kick to the body but Drogo blocks it.
A good leg kick by Drogo.
Good leg kick by Drogo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Declan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drogo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good standup being displayed there by Drogo as he connects with a hook.
Declan scores with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Declan there.
Declan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Drogo misses the target. #T2#
Drogo misses with a body shot.
Drogo lands a nice shot to the body.
Drogo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Declan throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drogo works Declan's body with a nice hook.
Declan misses with a right hand
and Drogo counters with a straight right hand.
Drogo cracks Declan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drogo throws a hook but Declan avoids it easily.
Declan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Declan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drogo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drogo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Declan moves out of range of the body kick from Drogo.
Drogo scores with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Drogo coming out on top.#T3#
Drogo lands with an uppercut that bounces Declan off the cage and back into range.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Declan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drogo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Declan misses the jab.
Drogo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Drogo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Declan misses with a head kick.
Declan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Declan misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Drogo.
Drogo blocks a jab.
Drogo ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
A leg kick checked by Declan.#T4#
Drogo's corner calls for a 1-2. Drogo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A good leg kick by Drogo.
Drogo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Declan thows a leg kick but Drogo checks it
and Drogo counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drogo lands with a shot to the body.
Drogo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Declan misses with a lunging right hand
and Drogo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drogo tries to work over Declan's front leg with a kick but Declan checks it.
Declan missing with a left hand there. Drogo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drogo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Declan misses.
Declan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Declan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Drogo dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Drogo throws a series of punches but Declan avoids them all with ease.
Declan checks a leg kick.
Declan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drogo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Declan looks to land a left hand but Drogo moved out of range nicely.
Drogo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Declan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drogo throws a body shot but no joy.
Drogo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Drogo slips under a jab from Declan.
Drogo flicks out a counter leg kick but Declan steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan checks a leg kick.
Drogo blocks a head kick by Declan.
Drogo lands a leg kick that knocks Declan off balance momentarily.
Declan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drogo.#T1#
Drogo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drogo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Declan.
Declan misses with a jab to the body
and Drogo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Declan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Declan misses the body punch
enabling Drogo to counter with a crisp jab.
Drogo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Declan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Drogo lunges at Declan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Declan's hand.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drogo throws out a counter right but Declan avoids it with no problem.
Drogo keeps Declan at a distance using the push kick.
Declan misses with a shot to the body
and Drogo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Declan throws out a loose jab but Drogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drogo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Declan throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Declan.
Declan misses with a lunging right hand
and Drogo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Declan scores with a jab.
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Drogo does it's job there.
Declan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Declan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drogo counters with an outside leg kick.
Declan misses with a right hand
and Drogo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Drogo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Declan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Drogo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Declan throws a leg kick but Drogo moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Declan misses the target.
Declan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drogo.
A jab from Drogo finds it's way through Declan's defenses.
Declan throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Drogo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Declan won't be happy with that.
Goban Declan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Declan is trying to improve his position.
Drogo scoring with punches from side control.
Goban Declan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Declan tries to bench press Drogo off him but Drogo keeps the position. #T4#
Declan is not content to let Drogo control the position.
Drogo in side control, throwing shots but Declan defends.
Drogo lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khal Drogo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Declan is being controlled here.
Drogo looks up at the clock and then as Declan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Drogo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Khal Drogo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drogo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khal Drogo!
Khal Drogo is the new middleweight champion!
Khal Drogo 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:
LEGACY! 75
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Pitbull looks to throw the jab but Declan is out of range.
Declan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pitbull takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Declan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Declan misses with a hook
and Pitbull counters with a stiff right hand.
Declan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been hearing reports that Declan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big left from Pitbull misses.
Declan lands a high kick!
Pitbull lands a nice shot to the body.
Declan throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Pitbull counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitbull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pitbull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Declan moves out of range as Pitbull strikes.
A quick step to the side and Declan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Declan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitbull jabs at Declan's body.
Good shot there by Declan.
Pitbull lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Declan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Declan throws a wild body kick that Pitbull sees coming a mile off.
Pitbull misses with a lunging right hand
and Declan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pitbull checks a low kick from Declan.
Declan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitbull fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pitbull looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
Declan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Declan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Declan defending well as Pitbull loads up on a big left hand.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Declan takes one on the button.
Pitbull misses with a jab, cross combination.
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan looks to land a left hand but Pitbull moved out of range nicely.
Pitbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Declan.
Declan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pitbull throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Declan counters with a thumping low kick.
Pitbull misses with a body shot.
Pitbull takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pitbull throws a body shot but no joy.
Aldo Pitbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Declan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pitbull throws out the jab.
Declan swings for the body but Pitbull moves out of range.
Pitbull connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pitbull lands a right hook to the body.
Declan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Declan misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Pitbull lands an impressive looking overhand right. Declan doesn't seem phased though.
Declan lands a nice shot to the body.
Declan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Pitbull does no damage.
Declan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A good leg kick by Pitbull.
Declan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab by Declan.#T4#
Declan scores with a spinning back kick!
Declan tries to move into range but Pitbull moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Pitbull.
Declan cracks Pitbull with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pitbull throws a body shot but no joy.
Pitbull misses with a looping left.
Declan lands a jab to the nose.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Pitbull throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Declan counters with a shoot takedown. Pitbull fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitbull is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pitbull manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Pitbull dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Declan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Declan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Declan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Declan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pitbull thumps Declan with a low kick.
Pitbull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Declan.
Pitbull misses with the combination.
Pitbull walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull lands with an uppercut that bounces Declan off the cage and back into range.
Pitbull throws the left hand but Declan avoids the punch easily.
Declan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Pitbull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Declan slips under a jab from Pitbull.
Pitbull looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
Declan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Pitbull misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Declan. That's going to slow Pitbull down.
Pitbull scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pitbull with a jab.
Pitbull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pitbull moves away from the strike by Declan.
Declan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pitbull to score with a decent uppercut.
Pitbull throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Pitbull misses.
Declan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pitbull sprawls and moves away.
Pitbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Declan with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitbull tries to bum rush Declan with a series of wild strikes but Declan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Declan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pitbull misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pitbull lands a jab to the head.
Pitbull throws a sloppy body shot
and Declan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Declan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitbull takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Declan works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Pitbull is rocked!
Pitbull throws a left and a right that both miss
and Declan counters with a big right hand! Oh Pitbull is in trouble here! Declan follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goban Declan!
Goban Declan retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
LEGACY! 70
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Drogo.
Drogo swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Declan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Drogo misses with a head kick.
Declan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drogo.
Declan tests Drogo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Drogo blocks the leg kick.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Declan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drogo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan thows a leg kick but Drogo checks it #TD#
and Drogo counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Declan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Drogo tries for a kimura but Declan is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Drogo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drogo trying to control the position but Declan is working away.
Declan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Drogo is controlling him well.
Drogo trying to control the position but Declan is working away.
Declan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drogo off and has taken his back!#T2#
Declan gets his hands free as Drogo looks to control.
Drogo turns into Declan and is now in his guard.
Drogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Declan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drogo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Declan's guard.
Drogo is looking to take a break and control but Declan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drogo controlling the action here. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drogo uses his free foot to push down on Declan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Declan.
Declan prevents Drogo from taking his back.
Declan regains half guard.
Drogo is trying to control. Declan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Drogo prevents Declan from improving his position.
Drogo is looking to advance position but Declan won't allow it.
Drogo is working hard here to advance position.
Declan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Drogo is just content to waste time from the top position. Declan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Drogo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Declan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drogo has Declan in his guard.#REVB#
Declan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Goban Declan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Declan checks a leg kick.
Declan is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Declan.
Declan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drogo is able to avoid easily.
Declan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Declan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Declan staying out of range there.
Declan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drogo moves out of range of the leg kick from Declan.
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan feints a counter leg kick.
Drogo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Declan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drogo throws a shot from downtown. Declan moves away and avoids it.
Drogo throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Drogo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drogo misses with a body punch
and Declan counters with a stiff right hand.
Declan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drogo.
Declan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Declan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Declan jabs at Drogo's body.
Drogo throws out a loose jab but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan sizes up Drogo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Declan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drogo.
Drogo throws a hook to the side of Declan's head but Declan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Declan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drogo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Drogo looks to throw a body kick
and Declan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Goban Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan misses with a looping right.#T2#
Declan slips under a jab from Drogo.
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!#TD#
Drogo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Declan's guard.
Drogo stopping the sweep attempt from Declan.
Drogo wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Drogo passes Declan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drogo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Declan trying to hold on to Drogo's head to control him but Drogo postures up.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Drogo trying to control the action but Declan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Drogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Declan is just riding it out for now. Drogo eventually gives up the hold.
Declan trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drogo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Drogo has control of the leg.
Drogo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Declan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drogo is out of range and Declan settles back down.
Drogo scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A chopping leg kick lands by Declan.
Drogo blocks a head kick by Declan.
Drogo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Khal Drogo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Drogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drogo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Declan! But no joy.
Declan throws a hook but Drogo avoids it easily.
Declan scoring well with a low kick there.
Drogo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drogo checks a leg kick.
Declan missing with a left hand there. Drogo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drogo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drogo misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Declan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo stuns Declan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drogo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drogo lands a leg kick that knocks Declan off balance momentarily.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drogo.#T1#
Drogo looks to land a left hand but Declan moved out of range nicely.
Drogo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDeclan.
Goban Declan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drogo takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Drogo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Declan.
Goban Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Declan misses with a low kick as Drogo jumps back.
Drogo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Drogo feinted with a counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Declan blocks the leg kick.
Drogo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Declan's waist but Declan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drogo off to one side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Drogo - that will leave a mark!
Declan scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Declan coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Declan. #T2#
Drogo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drogo. Drogo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drogo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Declan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Declan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Drogo misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Declan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drogo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Declan swings for the body but Drogo moves out of range.
Declan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drogo.
Declan misses with an uppercut.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Drogo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Declan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan. #T3#
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Declan.
Drogo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Declan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Declan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drogo checks a low kick from Declan.
Drogo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Drogo throws a leg kick but Declan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Declan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Drogo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Declan misses with an uppercut.
Drogo misses with a body kick.
Declan throws a leg kick but Drogo checks it.
Declan jabs Drogo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Declan lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Declan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Declan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drogo under the eye.
Declan connects with a leg kick. Drogo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Drogo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Declan at a distance.
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!
Declan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drogo misses with a wild body shot.
Drogo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Declan was well out of range. Poor timing from Drogo.
Declan throws a counter combo.
Drogo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Declan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Declan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Declan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drogo lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Drogo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Goban Declan just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Declan throws a push kick but Drogo slaps the foot to one side.
Drogo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drogo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drogo misses with a kick to the body.
Declan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Declan moves out of range as Drogo strikes.
Declan throws a leg kick which misses Drogo's front leg but catches the back leg as Drogo tries to avoid it.
Drogo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo throws the kick towards the body but Declan avoids it.
Drogo wants to land a leg kick but Declan is out of range.
A big right from Declan misses.
Drogo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drogo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Declan sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Drogo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Declan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drogo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
Drogo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Declan feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Drogo misses its intended target.
Declan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drogo.
Drogo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Drogo blocks a low kick nicely.
Drogo throws a big shot that misses.
Declan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Declan checks a leg kick.
Declan flicks out a counter leg kick but Drogo steps away.
Declan swings widly with a right hand
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drogo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Declan is out of range and Drogo settles back down.
Drogo misses the jab.#T2#
Declan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Drogo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drogo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
Drogo connects with a solid leg kick.
Drogo misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drogo throws a hook but Declan blocks it.
Drogo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drogo. Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drogo tries for a takedown but Declan circles away easily
and Declan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan. #T3#
Drogo misses with a body kick.
Declan counters with a body kick.
Drogo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Declan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Declan scores with a hook to the body. Drogo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drogo misses with a body shot
and Declan counters with an outside leg kick.
Drogo throws a leg kick but Declan checks it.
A swing and a miss from Declan.
A thudding body kick lands there by Declan!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Drogo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Declan quickly recovers to half guard.
Khal Drogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Declan wants to get back to his feet.
Drogo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Declan is looking to control Drogo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Declan avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Drogo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Drogo has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Khal Drogo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Drogo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Declan.
Declan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drogo checks a low kick from Declan.
Declan lands a front kick.
Drogo blocks a head kick by Declan.
Drogo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Declan scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drogo. #SUB#
Drogo is trying to get an arm triangle but Declan is defending well. #T1#
Drogo trying to control the action but Declan is working from the bottom.
Drogo taking a breather here.
Drogo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drogo trying to control the position but Declan is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Drogo is really struggling to control Declan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Drogo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Declan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Declan is trying to improve his position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Declan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drogo scores with a nice head shot.
Declan throws a big shot that misses.
Drogo attempts a counter takedown but Declan avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Drogo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Drogo is just content to waste time from the top position. Declan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Drogo wants to pass the guard but Declan is keeping the position.
Drogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drogo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Goban Declan.
I think Declan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!
Goban Declan is the new middleweight champion!
Khal Drogo spoke after the fight, saying 'Hmph'.
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LEGACY! 68
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Declan lands with a right hand.
A big right from Orion misses.
Orion thumps Declan with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Declan blocks the low kick.
Declan swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Declan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orion thows a body kick. Declan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Declan misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion is looking to land body kicks.
Declan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Declan. Orion shrugs it off though.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Declan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Declan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Declan missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Orion misses the target.#T1#
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Declan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Declan counters with an outside leg kick.
Declan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Declan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Declan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Declan tried to score with a low kick but Orion checks it.
Orion blocks a low kick nicely.
Orion cracks Declan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Declan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Declan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion misses with a looping right.
Declan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Orion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Declan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orion moves forwards but Declan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Declan is looking to chop away at Orion's legs.
Orion steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Declan. That one must have hurt.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Orion checks a leg kick.
Orion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Declan just manages to avoid it.
Orion misses with a left hand
and Declan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Declan moves out of range as Orion strikes.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Declan throws a body kick that misses.
Declan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Declan cracks Orion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Declan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Declan thows a body kick. Orion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orion lands with a slapping head kick.
Orion tries to bum rush Declan with a series of wild strikes but Declan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Declan.
Declan with a jab.
Orion moves away from the strike by Declan.
Declan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Declan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion throws a sloppy head kick
and Declan counters with a straight right hand.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Declan slips the punch.
Orion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Orion slips a straight right by Declan.
Orion keeps Declan at a distance using the push kick.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Declan.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Declan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orion blocks a leg kick.
Declan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Declan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Declan misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan throws a front kick that sends Orion stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orion.
Declan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Orion will feel that in the morning.
Declan throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan dominated that round.
That's time! Orion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Orion avoids the head kick by Declan.
Declan swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
#CL#
Orion has closed the distance and engaged Declan in a clinch.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Declan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Declan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orion misses with a punch to the body.
Declan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Declan is trying to push Orion away but Orion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Declan dodges an elbow strike from Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion throws an elbow but it misses.
Declan managing to block the knees to the body from Orion.
Orion gets through Declan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orion.
Orion has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Declan avoids the elbow strike from Orion, against the cage.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Orion.
Nice body punch from Orion.
I was talking to Orion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Declan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Declan. #BC2#
Declan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Orion.
Jab from Orion.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Declan works the jab nicely.
Orion moves in looking to clinch but Declan pushes him off.
Orion moves out of range as Declan throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Declan tries a quick counter leg kick but Orion is wise to it.
Declan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Declan lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan flicks out a counter leg kick but Orion steps away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Declan misses with a hook.
A big left from Declan misses.
Orion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good work by Orion as he checks the leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Declan.
Declan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.
Declan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orion's hands.
Orion scores with a nice body kick.
Declan blocks the body kick.
Declan takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Orion is predictable there
and Declan counters with a nice uppercut.
Declan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orion.
A bone on bone clash there as Declan blocks the leg kick.
Orion slips a jab from Declan.#T3#
Orion throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Orion jabs at Declan's body.
Orion misses with a body punch
and Declan counters with a stiff right hand.
Declan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
Orion is looking to counter with head kicks.
Declan tries to land a leg kick but Orion saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
Orion lands a nice looking body kick.
Declan blocks a leg kick.
Declan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orion on the side of the head.
Orion cracks the inside of Declan's front leg.
Declan moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Declan throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Declan, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan throws a low kick, looking for Orion's leg but Orion calmly moves out of range.
Declan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Orion checks a low kick from Declan.
Declan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Declan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orion slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Declan misses.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Declan moved away.
Declan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Goban Declan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Declan moves out of range of the strikes.
Declan connects with a solid leg kick.
Declan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Orion has closed the distance and engaged Declan in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Orion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orion throws a right and a left that Declan avoids nicely.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Orion blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Declan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orion doesn't seem bothered though.
Declan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Declan avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
Declan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion tries to clinch there but Declan circles away.
Orion misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Orion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Declan, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Declan swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Declan manages to break the clinch.
Declan misses with an uppercut.
Orion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Declan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Declan moves out of range of the body kick.
Orion backing away here, and Declan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Orion steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Declan. That one must have hurt.
Declan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orion lands a lovely overhand right.
Declan thuds his right hand into Orion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch but Declan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Declan feints and then cracks Orion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orion down.
Declan blocks a leg kick.
Orion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Declan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Declan down.
Declan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Declan digs a good hook to Orion's body.
Declan slips a straight right by Orion.
Declan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Declan.#T3#
Declan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orion works over Declan's head and body with a nice combination.
Declan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Declan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Declan throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Declan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Declan misses with a looping left.
Declan misses with an uppercut
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Orion connects with a single shot there.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
Declan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion walks into a jab.
Orion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Declan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion lands a nice looking body shot.
Declan misses with a low kick.
It appears Orion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Declan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Declan scores with a head kick. Orion tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Orion throws a wild body kick that Declan sees coming a mile off.
Orion lands a nice looking kick to the body. Declan takes a step back to recover.
Declan misses with a lunging right hand
and Orion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Orion misses its intended target.
Declan throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan lands with a kick to the temple. Orion shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Declan misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Goban Declan.
I think Declan 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!
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