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Event:
EVO 317: Obliteratii vs Todd
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1# Kawulski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it. Kawulski scores with a decent looking hook. Good exchange - Austin coming out on top. We've been told by Austin's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Austin throws a body shot but no joy. Good standup being displayed there by Kawulski as he connects with a hook. Austin just misses with a punch to the body.
Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawulski. Austin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. A decent looking cross lands there for Austin. Kawulski misses with a body shot.
Kawulski throws the left hand but Austin avoids the punch easily. Kawulski misses with a straight left. Austin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kawulski misses with a body shot.
Kawulski tests Austin's chin there with a solid looking shot. 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! Austin avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Austin scoring well with a low kick there.
Austin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kawulski shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense. #T1# Austin throws a body punch but Kawulski moves out of range. Kawulski feints the counter takedown. Shane Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kawulski throws a head kick but Austin moves out of range.
Austin lands a really nice looking cross but Kawulski seems unphased.
Kawulski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kawulski blocks a jab. Kawulski throws a looping overhand right but Austin ducks down to avoid it. Austin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawulski throws out the jab. Kawulski misses the jab. Kawulski misses with a takedown and Austin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kawulski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Austin scores with a punch to the head. A big right from Austin misses. #TD2# Kawulski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Austin is trying to defend but Kawulski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kawulski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2# Kawulski is keen to just control but Austin is a slippery customer. Kawulski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kawulski not landing any meaningful shots this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Austin is trying to maintain the position but Kawulski is very close to passing his half guard. Kawulski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kawulski performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Kawulski is thwarting Austin's attempts to control the position.#T3# Austin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kawulski scores with a couple of nice shots. Austin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Austin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kawulski. Austin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2# Kawulski wants to work for an arm triangle but Austin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kawulski is trying to control. Austin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Austin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kawulski is working away from the top position though.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Kawulski wants to take a breather but Austin is having none of it. Kawulski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Austin's head. Kawulski prevents Austin from improving his position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kawulski misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Austin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kawulski. Austin moves in looking to clinch but Kawulski pushes him off. Kawulski fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Austin misses. Kawulski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Austin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kawulski somewhat. Shane Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kawulski. Kawulski lands a lovely overhand right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Kawulski throws out a loose jab but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it. Austin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawulski. It looked like Austin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kawulski. Kawulski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kawulski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Austin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Austin wants it to stay on the feet. Austin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shane Austin is winning the standup battle so far. Austin getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawulski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawulski checks a leg kick nicely. It seemed like Kawulski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Austin misses with a hook
and Kawulski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A punch combination from Austin misses. Kawulski swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
#CL# Austin moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kawulski throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Kawulski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Austin has Kawulski pressed against the cage, preventing Kawulski from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A head punch on the inside from Austin fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Kawulski fails to land. Austin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawulski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Austin misses with a punch to the body.
Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Kawulski as the two fighters clinch.
Kawulski lands a nice uppercut. Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin. Austin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kawulski or not. A shot in the inside from Austin. Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Austin throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Kawulski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards. Kawulski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawulski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Austin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Austin fails to land. Austin lands a right hand. A short right from Kawulski on the inside. Kawulski blocks an uppercut.
Kawulski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Austin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawulski tries to pull guard but Austin won't allow it.
Shane Austin has scored more points in the clinch so far. Austin misses with some punches.
Kawulski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Austin or not. #BC2# Kawulski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kawulski swats him away and circles back towards the center. Austin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawulski counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kawulski misses with a straight right. #T3# Kawulski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kawulski misses with a hook
and Austin counters with a nice uppercut. Austin misses with a body shot.
Austin throws a big shot that misses. Kawulski throws a right hand that misses
and Austin counters with a thumping low kick. Kawulski throws a lazy head kick and Austin counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2# Kawulski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kawulski on the ground. Kawulski not landing any meaningful shots this time. Austin is refusing to be controlled, as Kawulski sits in half guard. Kawulski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Austin defending well though. #T4# Austin tries to get to full guard but Kawulski has control of the leg. Kawulski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2# Kawulski wants to work for an arm triangle but Austin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kawulski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Austin's head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kawulski passes to side control. Kawulski tries to advance to mount but can't. Kawulski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleksander Kawulski 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# A nice inside leg kick there by Austin. That's going to slow Kawulski down. Kawulski looks to land a right hand but Austin moved out of range. Austin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kawulski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawulski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Austin looks to land a combination but Kawulski avoids it well. Kawulski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kawulski ducks under a wild hook from Austin. Aleksander Kawulski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Austin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Austin loads up on a big right hand but Kawulski slips the punch. Austin throws a hook but Kawulski avoids it easily. Kawulski unleashes a big counter combination but Austin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kawulski misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawulski motions for Austin to come forward. Kawulski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Austin swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kawulski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Austin throws out a powerful jab.#T1# Kawulski throws out a loose jab but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it. Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Austin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Austin connects with a solid leg kick. Austin scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Kawulski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin tries to clinch but Kawulski moves out of range. Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawulski is just out of range. Kawulski feints a counter leg kick. Kawulski stuns Austin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kawulski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL# Austin rushes Kawulski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Austin misses with a punch to the body.
Austin lands a body punch in the clinch. Kawulski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Austin. #TD2# Kawulski jumps guard and drags Austin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kawulski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kawulski, not yet. #T2# Austin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2# Austin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Austin pushes down on Kawulski's leg and manages to get into half guard. Austin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3# Austin wants to pass the guard but Kawulski is defending well. Kawulski wants to improve his position but Austin is controlling well.
Austin is looking to take a break and control but Kawulski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Shane Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kawulski is looking to control Austin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kawulski avoid being mounted? If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Aleksander Kawulski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Kawulski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Austin throws a looping overhand right but Kawulski ducks down to avoid it. Austin takes a swing at Kawulski's ribcage but misses. Austin staying out of range there. Nice defenses there by Kawulski. Austin looks to land a right hand but Kawulski moved out of range. Kawulski looks to land a combination but Austin avoids it well. Kawulski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kawulski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Austin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kawulski. Kawulski tries to land a front kick but Austin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kawulski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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 Shane Austin. I think Kawulski 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kawulski! After winning the bout, Aleksander Kawulski 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:
EVO 314: Puno vs Juggernaut
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1# Austin connects with an inside leg kick. Marshal throws a body kick that misses. Austin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Austin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Austin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marshal's head backwards. Marshal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Austin. Marshal tries to land a body kick and Marshal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Marshal throws a leg kick that is checked and Austin counters with an inside leg kick. Marshal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Austin is able to avoid easily. Aleksei Marshal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Marshal with a hook. Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshal. Marshal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marshal connects with the punch. 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! Austin throws a wild body kick that Marshal sees coming a mile off. Good work by Austin as he checks the leg kick. Austin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Marshal throws a nice outside leg kick. Marshal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1# Marshal blocks a jab. Marshal scores with a nice right hand.
Marshal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Marshal throws out a loose jab but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it. Marshal throws a low kick but Austin avoids it. Marshal missing with a left hand there. Austin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marshal. Austin misses with a looping left. Marshal throws a leg kick but Austin moved away. Austin is looking to counter punch. Austin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshal throws out the jab. Marshal blocks a low kick nicely. Marshal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Marshal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marshal tries to score with a low kick but Austin moves his leg out of the way. Marshal fakes the leg kick and cracks Austin in the body. Marshal throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Marshal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. It looked like Austin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Austin moves out of range of the body kick from Marshal.
Marshal misses with a right hand and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Marshal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Austin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Marshal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Austin. Austin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Marshal throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Austin moves into the clinch. Austin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marshal misses with some punches.
Marshal has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Austin tries to work over Marshal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Austin lands with a right to the head. Marshal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow. Austin lands a right hand. Marshal can't find room to land a body shot as Austin controls the action.
Marshal controlling the action here for a moment.
Austin blocking some punches.
#T3# Marshal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marshal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Marshal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Austin lands with a left to the head. Austin blocking some punches.
Marshal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Marshal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Austin. Austin prevents a body shot from Marshal. Nice body punch from Marshal - that landed with a thud.
Marshal misses with the head strike.
Marshal misses with a hook from the clinch. Marshal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short uppercut from Austin. Austin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Still in the clinch, Austin scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC# Marshal is rocked! Austin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marshal. Marshal is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him? Marshal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Austin tries a body shot but Marshal blocks it.
Marshal seems to have recovered his senses. Austin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marshal misses with the head strike.
Austin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marshal blocks a body shot from Austin. Austin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshal's elbow. Austin lands an uppercut. Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marshal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Austin up against the cage. Marshal misses with a punch to the body.
Marshal misses with a punch to the body.
Austin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marshal backwards. Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshal. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Austin tries a body shot but Marshal blocks it.
Marshal misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Marshal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 Shane Austin will probably get the nod. That's time! Austin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Marshal ducks under a wild hook from Austin. Austin avoids a kick to the body.
Austin moves out of range of the body kick. Marshal misses with a body kick. Austin misses with a wild combination.
Austin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marshal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Marshal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Marshal misses with a hook to the body
and Austin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Austin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marshal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Marshal misses. Austin is looking to clinch but Marshal is avoiding it.
Marshal steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Austin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marshal on the side of the head. Marshal thows a leg kick but Austin checks it and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Austin misses with an uppercut
and Austin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Austin clinches up against the cage. Marshal tries to throw a body punch but Austin avoids it by throwing Marshal back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin. Marshal has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Austin. Austin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Austin. A short right from Marshal on the inside. Shane Austin has scored more points in the clinch so far. Marshal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Marshal scores with a nice short uppercut. Austin misses with a short punch on the inside. Marshal misses with some punches.
Austin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Austin.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside. Austin lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Marshal tries to stall but Austin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2# Marshal misses with a punch on the inside.
Austin is working Marshal over against the cage. Marshal is breathing heavily. A short left from Austin. Marshal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshal misses with a body punch.
Austin lands with a right to the head. A head punch on the inside from Marshal fails to land. A short right hand to the side of the head by Austin. Austin scores with an uppercut up the middle. Austin throws a big uppercut that drops Marshal! More strikes from Austin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Marshal lies dazed against the cage as Austin celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Austin! Shane Austin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EVO 306:Bashoro vs Obliteratii
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1# Boom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away. Boom throws a leg kick but Austin sees it coming and checks it nicely. Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot. Boom moves to clinch but Austin breaks away and Austin counters with a stiff right hand. Boom checks a leg kick. Austin connects with a right hand. Boom shakes it off. Orlando Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Austin misses with a body shot.
Boom throws a nice outside leg kick. Boom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Austin will feel that in the morning. Austin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Austin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Austin throws a big shot that misses. Boom throws a sloppy head kick and Austin moves out of range easily. Austin connects with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Boom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1# Boom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Austin scores with a hook to the body. Boom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Boom misses with a short punch on the inside. Boom misses with a punch to the body.
Boom misses with the head strike.
Austin stalling the fight.
Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Austin scores with a shot to the side of Boom's head. Boom tries a body shot but Austin blocks it.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch. Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Austin. A head punch on the inside from Austin fails to land. Boom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Austin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Austin scores with a nice hook to the head. Boom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Austin misses with some punches.
Boom scores with a hook to the body. Our sources have told us that Austin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Austin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Boom misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Austin misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Boom.
Boom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boom misses with some punches.
Austin lands a left hand.
Boom lands with a light punch inside. Boom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Boom uses good head movement to avoid it. Boom blocks an uppercut.
Austin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Boom tries a body shot but Austin blocks it.
Boom scores with an uppercut up the middle. Austin tries a body shot but Boom blocks it.
Austin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boom backwards. Boom misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Austin.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Boom. Still in the clinch, Austin scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3##BC2# Boom breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Austin.
Austin fails in his attempt to clinch. Austin misses the jab. Boom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boom. The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Boom misses with a low kick. Austin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Boom throws a big shot that misses. Boom tries to clinch but Austin moves out of range. Austin misses with a hook. Boom lands a glancing blow to the side of Austin's head. Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Austin was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom. Austin looks to land a right hand but Boom moved out of range. Boom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Boom slips a straight right by Austin. Austin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4# The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Austin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boom.
This has been an exciting period of action! Boom throws a low kick but Austin moves out of range easily. Boom tries to clinch up but Austin circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Austin closes the distance and clinches. Austin scores with a shot to the side of Boom's head. Austin tries to throw a body punch but Boom avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage. Austin lands an uppercut. Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it. Boom tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice left hand lands by Austin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A shot in the inside from Boom. Austin blocks an uppercut.
Boom blocks an uppercut.
Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Austin dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Austin throws a nice looking combination but Boom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boom, right into the meat.
Boom dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Austin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Boom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Austin. Boom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Boom throws a shot from downtown. Austin moves away and avoids it. A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Austin does a little dance to reset his feet. Boom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Austin is out of range and Boom settles back down. Austin moves out of range of the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boom misses with a straight right. Austin misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Boom. That snapped Austin's head back.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Austin throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it. Boom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1# Boom throws a leg kick that misses. Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom. Austin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boom under the eye. Boom looks for the body kick but Austin saw that one coming. Boom is looking to land body kicks. Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Boom is just out of range. Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boom.
Austin tries to clinch there but Boom circles away.
A swing and a miss from Boom. Austin throws a chopping leg kick but Boom manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Boom throws a push kick but Austin slaps the foot to one side. Boom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Austin moves out of range as Boom strikes. Boom moves in looking to clinch but Austin pushes him off. Austin tries to counter by clinching up but Boom breaks away and moves out of range.#T2# Boom punishes Austin's body with a nice straight punch. Boom looks to clinch and Austin counters with a nice uppercut. Boom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A jab from Boom does it's job there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A swing and a miss from Austin. Austin misses with a hook
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Austin throws a right hand that Boom ducks under and follows up with a left that Boom also avoids with ease. Austin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Boom checks a leg kick. Boom throws a chopping leg kick but Austin manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Boom misses with a straight right. Boom is looking to chop away at Austin's legs. Austin misses with a straight left. Both fighters circling a little - Boom finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL# Austin rushes Boom and presses him up against the cage.#T3# Austin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boom backwards. Austin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boom backwards. Boom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow. Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
Boom blocking some punches.
#BC2# Boom breaks the clinch.
Boom scores with a sloppy right hand. Austin should have avoided that one. Austin throws a lazy body kick and Boom counters with an inside leg kick. Austin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Boom was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Boom throws a sloppy head kick and Austin moves out of range easily. Boom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Austin. Boom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Boom throws a head kick that misses. Boom throws a leg kick but Austin sees it coming and moves out of range. Boom misses with a body kick. #T4# Boom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Austin's sensitive parts. Boom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Austin moves out of range as Boom throws a body kick.
Boom slips under a jab from Austin. Boom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom lands an overhand right. Austin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Boom misses with a straight right. Austin is looking to counter punch. Boom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Austin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A quick step to the side and Austin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Austin loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch. Boom appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. A swing and a miss from Austin. Boom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Boom slips under a jab from Austin. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boom! But no joy. Orlando Boom seems to be getting the better of the standup. Boom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Orlando Boom 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# A leg kick checked by Austin. Austin cracks Boom with an open hand slap.#CUT# It looks like Orlando Boom has been cut. Boom lands a glancing blow to the side of Austin's head. Boom darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Boom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom blocks a jab. Austin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Austin avoids the body shot from Boom.
Boom throws a wild body kick that Austin sees coming a mile off. Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boom throws a leg kick that is checked and Austin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Austin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Boom slips under a jab. Boom scores with a punch to the head. Boom throws a good cross that connects.
#T1# Boom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin. Austin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boom's head backwards. A punch lands to the side of Boom 's head but he takes it in his stride. Boom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Austin swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Boom throws a looping overhand right but Austin ducks down to avoid it. Boom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Austin throws a looping overhand right but Boom ducks down to avoid it. Austin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Austin ducks under a wild hook from Boom. Austin lands a glancing blow to the side of Boom's head. Boom misses with a kick to the body.
Austin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Boom tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# Austin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Boom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A big right from Boom misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Austin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Austin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Austin throws a body punch but Boom moves out of range. Boom counters with a body kick. Austin connects with a right hand. Boom shakes it off. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boom - that will leave a mark!
Nice uppercut there from Austin.#ROC# Boom is rocked! Boom drops his hands momentarily. Austin doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Boom staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Boom doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Austin! Shane Austin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CFC 405
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1# Austin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Austin takes a swing at Kawulski's ribcage but misses. Austin misses the jab. Kawulski with the counter takedown but Austin avoids it easily. Austin scores with a nice body kick.
Kawulski thows a left - swing and a miss! Austin is looking to clinch but Kawulski is avoiding it.
Kawulski staying out of range there. Austin misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2# Kawulski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Austin's half guard. Kawulski not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kawulski working Austin over with strikes. Kawulski trying to control the pace. Austin is not content to let Kawulski control the position.#T1# Kawulski is looking to advance position but Austin won't allow it. Kawulski missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Kawulski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Kawulski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Austin defending well though. #SUB2# Kawulski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kawulski slows the pace down in half guard. #T2# 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. Kawulski missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kawulski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Kawulski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Austin defending well though. Kawulski wants to pass to mount but Austin is defending the position. Kawulski moves nicely into side control. #T3# Kawulski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2# Kawulski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Austin is not content to let Kawulski control the position. Austin struggling a bit here. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Austin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kawulski lands a decent elbow from side control. Kawulski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working. Kawulski throws an elbow but Austin slips to the side and avoids it well. Kawulski wants to control but Austin is keeping him busy. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kawulski working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2# Kawulski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kawulski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Kawulski cracks Austin with a big right hand but Austin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kawulski is looking to take a break and control but Austin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Austin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawulski moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kawulski looks to throw the jab but Austin is out of range. Kawulski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kawulski looks to land a left hand but Austin moved out of range nicely. Austin misses with a hook. Kawulski ducked under it nicely. Kawulski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kawulski connects with a jab. Kawulski moves into range and connects with a jab. Kawulski throws a big shot that misses. Austin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Austin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kawulski works Austin's body with a nice hook. Aleksander Kawulski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawulski lands with an uppercut that bounces Austin off the cage and back into range. Kawulski lands a glancing blow to the side of Austin's head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kawulski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin. Austin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawulski.
Kawulski walks into a straight right hand from Austin.#T1# Austin throws a body punch but Kawulski moves out of range. Nice uppercut there from Austin. Austin missing with a left hand there. Kawulski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Austin misses with a low kick. Shane Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kawulski throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot. Austin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawulski. Kawulski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Austin momentarily.
Kawulski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kawulski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawulski scores with a nice right hand.
Austin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawulski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kawulski off to one side. Kawulski shoots for a takedown but Austin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Austin looks to land a body kick but Kawulski moved away.#T2# Nice takedown defense from Austin. No joy for Kawulski on that attempt. A counter left hand to the body from Austin misses its target. Shane Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kawulski. Austin throws a front kick aimed at Kawulski's knee but Kawulski avoids it well. #TD2# Kawulski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kawulski lands in his opponent's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Kawulski preventing the sweep. Austin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kawulski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Kawulski has his feet on Austin's thighs here. He's pushed Austin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Austin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksander Kawulski! Aleksander Kawulski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CFC 394
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1# Austin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cionaoith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Austin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Austin doesn't manage to clinch there - Cionaoith circles away.
Cionaoith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin. Cionaoith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A nice leg kick lands there from Austin. Cionaoith scores with a punch to the head. A low kick from Austin misses #TD2# and Cionaoith counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Cionaoith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Cionaoith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Austin wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Cionaoith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Cionaoith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Cionaoith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Cionaoith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Austin regains full guard. Nicely done. Cionaoith forces his way into half guard. Cionaoith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Cionaoith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Austin defending well though. #T2# Austin is looking to improve his position.
Austin trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Austin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cionaoith's coach down at Cutthroat was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cionaoith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Austin looks to throw the jab but Cionaoith is out of range. Austin throws a lazy uppercut
and Cionaoith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cionaoith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Austin. Austin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cionaoith checks a leg kick nicely.#T3# Austin misses with the combination.
It seemed like Cionaoith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Austin lands a really nice looking cross but Cionaoith seems unphased.
A slow jab from Austin misses its intended target. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Austin. Cionaoith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Austin. Austin feinted there with a counter leg kick. Cionaoith throws a jab but it's blocked by Austin. Shane Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cionaoith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Cionaoith lands a jab. Nice defenses there by Cionaoith.#CL# Austin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4# Cionaoith tries to break the clinch but Austin is controlling the position. Cionaoith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cionaoith blocks an uppercut.
Austin being controlled against the cage. Cionaoith prevents a body shot from Austin. Austin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. 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! Cionaoith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Austin misses with some punches.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Cionaoith uses good head movement to avoid it. Austin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cionaoith backwards. A short left from Austin. Cionaoith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nice body punch from Austin. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Cionaoith misses with a punch 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 Shane Austin 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. #R2# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cionaoith 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 Austin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Austin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Cionaoith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Austin misses with a right hand and Cionaoith counters with a stiff right hand. Austin cracks Cionaoith with a right hand to the side of the head. Austin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cionaoith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Austin throws a low kick but Cionaoith avoids it. Austin wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Austin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cionaoith. Cionaoith obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1# A big right from Austin misses. Austin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL# Austin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Austin misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Cionaoith.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside. Cionaoith misses with a punch on the inside.
Austin works on Cionaoith's body with a couple of short punches. Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Cionaoith controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Cionaoith. Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cionaoith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Cionaoith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Austin misses with a kick to the body #TD2# and Cionaoith counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Austin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cionaoith. Austin trying to get back to full guard but Cionaoith takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Cionaoith working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Austin slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Cionaoith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Cionaoith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Cionaoith not landing any meaningful shots this time. Cionaoith not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3# Austin is concentrating on defense, preventing Cionaoith from advancing position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cionaoith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Cionaoith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Austin defending well though. Austin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Cionaoith throwing shots but Austin is blocking nicely. Austin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cionaoith. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Cionaoith ducks right into an uppercut from Austin. Shane Austin is winning the standup battle so far. Austin thuds his shin into the meat of Cionaoith's side.#T4# Cionaoith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Austin is able to avoid easily. Austin dips to his left and cracks Cionaoith with an uppercut! Cionaoith avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cionaoith lands a front kick. Austin throws a body shot but no joy. A kick lands to the mid section there for Cionaoith. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Austin connects with a body shot that sends Cionaoith's belly button to the back. Cionaoith lands a jab to Austin's midsection. Cionaoith pushes Austin away with a front kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cionaoith misses the jab. Austin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toal Kean Cionaoith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Cionaoith throws a jab when Austin was well out of range. A slow jab from Austin misses its intended target. Cionaoith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cionaoith pushes Austin away with a front kick. Austin walks into a left hand. Austin misses with a hook. Cionaoith ducked under it nicely. Austin misses with a right hand #KD2# and Cionaoith counters with a head kick that drops Austin to the mat! Austin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2# Austin is rocked! Cionaoith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Austin. That did some damage! Oh Austin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cionaoith cracks Austin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Austin falls to his knees and Cionaoith doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toal Kean Cionaoith!
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Event:
CFC 390
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1# Austin throws out a loose jab but Poe uses good head movement to avoid it. Poe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Austin finds it's way round the side to connect with Poe's head. Poe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Austin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poe. Poe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Poe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Poe takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses. Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poe. Austin throws a sloppy body shot
and Poe counters with a two punch combo. Poe throws a hook but Austin blocks it. Austin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Good standup being displayed there by Poe as he connects with a hook. Poe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Austin's calf. Austin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poe. Austin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Austin lands with a right hand. Jab, jab by Austin - just one landing. Poe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Austin misses the target. Poe cracks Austin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1# A big right from Poe misses. An attempted straight right counter from Austin misses the target. Poe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Poe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Poe is just out of range. EA Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Poe keeps the fight on the outside. A little jabbing left from Poe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Austin staying out of range there. Poe misses with a wild body shot. Austin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. The fighters circling - Poe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Austin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Austin scores with a nice strike. Poe connects with the punch. Poe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Austin on the side of the head. Austin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Austin throws a shot from downtown. Poe moves away and avoids it. A little jabbing left from Poe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Austin just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Poe as he connects with a hook. Poe throws a right and a left that Austin avoids nicely. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Austin connects with a solid leg kick. Poe misses with a double jab
enabling Austin to counter with a crisp jab. Poe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Poe takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses. Poe looks to land a left hand but Austin moved out of range nicely. Some wild striking there from Poe.
Austin scores with a kick to the body.
Austin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Poe looks to land a right hand but Austin moved out of range. Poe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Poe throws a jab when Austin was well out of range. Austin is looking to counter punch.#T3# Austin moves away from the strike by Poe. Austin throwing a counter right hand but Poe manages to avoid it. Austin throws a hook but Poe avoids it easily. Austin cracks a nice hook into Poe's ribs. Poe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Donk. Austin catches Poe right on the button with a cross. Poe swings and misses with a shot to the body and Austin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Poe misses with a straight right. Poe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Austin is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Poe misses with a straight left. Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poe works the jab nicely. Poe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away. Poe ducks under a wild hook from Austin. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poe. Austin throwing a counter right hand but Poe manages to avoid it. Poe swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
#T4# The fighters circling - Austin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Poe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Austin backs up against the cage.
Poe's corner calls for a 1-2. Poe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poe. A counter left hand to the body from Austin misses its target. Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poe moves away. Poe cracks Austin with a right hand to the side of the head. Poe throws a combination that misses and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT# It looks like EA Poe has been cut. Austin scores with a nice strike.#ROC# Poe is rocked! That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Poe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Austin - the referee stops the clock and Poe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Austin. Poe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Poe is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him? Poe finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Austin's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Poe falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Austin! Shane Austin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
LEGACY! 77
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# Barbu misses with a hook. Nice takedown defense from Austin. No joy for Barbu on that attempt. Barbu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Million Dollar Performance Center in the buildup to the fight. Barbu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it. Austin throws a shot from downtown. Barbu moves away and avoids it. Barbu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Barbu throws a jab but it's blocked by Austin. Barbu takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses. A big left from Barbu misses. Benjamin Barbu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barbu missing with a left hand there. Austin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Barbu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Austin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Austin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbu. Austin looks to throw the jab but Barbu is out of range. Austin misses with a looping left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Barbu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Austin throws a jab when Barbu was well out of range. Austin ducks under a wild hook from Barbu. Austin misses with a hook. Austin throws a big shot that misses. Barbu throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Barbu misses with a straight left. Barbu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Barbu moves out of range of the body kick from Austin.
Austin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barbu if he has to take too many more of those.
Austin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Barbu throws the left hand but Austin avoids the punch easily. A decent looking cross lands there for Barbu. Austin defending well as Barbu loads up on a big left hand. Barbu misses with a straight left. Austin throws out a loose jab but Barbu uses good head movement to avoid it. Barbu scores with a jab to the jaw. Barbu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Austin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shane Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD# Barbu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Austin was covering up waiting for the punch and Barbu finishes the takedown easily into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Barbu tries to free his leg and advance position but Austin is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Austin holds on and takes a little breather. Barbu looking to pass the guard. Barbu advances position into side control!#SUB# Barbu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Barbu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Austin has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3# Austin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barbu off and has taken his back! Barbu trying to control but not successfully. Barbu breaks Austin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Barbu tries to free his leg and advance position but Austin is retaining full guard. Austin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Barbu wants to pass the guard but Austin is keeping the position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Barbu slips nicely into half guard.#T4##SUB# Barbu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Barbu wants to pass the guard but Austin is defending well. #SUB# Barbu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Austin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Barbu dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Barbu throws a looping overhand right but Austin ducks down to avoid it. Austin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Austin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Barbu throws a big shot that misses. Austin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Barbu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Austin. Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Austin swings widly with a right hand
and Barbu counters with a nice uppercut. Barbu slips under a jab. Benjamin Barbu is winning the standup battle so far. Austin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Austin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nice uppercut there from Austin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Austin scores with the left hand. Barbu knows he should have avoided that one. Barbu cracks Austin with an open hand slap. Barbu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Nice takedown defense from Austin. No joy for Barbu on that attempt. Barbu looks to land a right hand but Austin moved out of range. Barbu staying out of range there. Barbu is looking to counter punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Austin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbu.#T1# Barbu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab. Austin ducks under a wild hook from Barbu. Barbu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Austin in his tracks. Barbu looks to land a left hand but Austin moved out of range nicely. Austin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbu was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.#TD# Barbu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Austin to the ground. Barbu is now in Austin's guard. Barbu tries to free his leg and advance position but Austin is retaining full guard. Barbu passes Austin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Barbu is looking for a kimura but Austin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbu to get the leverage. #SUB# Barbu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Austin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Barbu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Austin sees it coming and defends easily.#T2# Austin moves into full guard.
Barbu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Barbu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Austin can do to turn this around? Barbu is pushing down on Austin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Austin is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbu has managed to sneak the leg through. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barbu prevents Austin from improving his position.#SUB# Barbu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Barbu trying to work for an americana but Austin has managed to regain full guard.
#T3# Austin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbu is one step ahead there. Austin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Barbu passes Austin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB# Barbu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Barbu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Barbu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Austin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barbu. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Austin is holding on to half guard well. Barbu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Barbu tries to take his opponent's back but Austin turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Barbu wants to sweep here but Austin controlling him for the moment. Barbu working a defensive guard here.
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 Benjamin Barbu will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Barbu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
Barbu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Barbu misses with a body shot.
Barbu throws a series of punches but Austin avoids them all with ease. A cross from Barbu lands. Austin takes one to the chin there. A swing and a miss from Austin. Barbu swings widly with a right hand
#CL2# and Austin counters by clinching up. Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch. Austin misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Austin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Austin fails to land. Barbu prevents a body shot from Austin. Barbu working aggressively here.
Austin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Austin lands a body punch in the clinch. Austin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1# Austin lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin. Austin has a couple of punches blocked by Barbu.
Austin lands with a right to the head. Austin lands a nice shot to the body. Barbu takes a shot to the head. Austin lands an uppercut. Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Barbu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Austin has Barbu pressed against the cage.
Austin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Barbu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Austin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbu or not. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbu. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin. Austin lands with a left to the head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Austin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Benjamin Barbu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barbu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Austin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Austin throws a leg kick that is checked and Barbu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Austin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Barbu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Austin. Barbu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Barbu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barbu misses with a body shot.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Barbu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A decent looking cross lands there for Barbu. Barbu lunges at Austin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Austin's hand. Barbu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Barbu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin.#T3# Barbu cracks Austin with a good jab. Barbu lands a nice shot to the body.
Austin blocks a jab. Austin ducks under a wild hook from Barbu. Barbu misses the shot to the body. Austin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Barbu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Austin circles away quickly and effectively. Shane Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Barbu cracks Austin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Austin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Austin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A big left from Austin misses. Barbu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Austin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barbu really felt that one! Barbu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab. #CL2# Austin moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4# Austin misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbu uses good head movement to avoid it. Barbu blocks an uppercut.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch. Barbu swings wildly with an uppercut but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it. Barbu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbu. Austin misses with the head strike.
Austin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Austin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbu's elbow. Austin misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Shane Austin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Barbu 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Barbu! After the fight, Benjamin Barbu 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:
LEGACY! 73
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1# Lokren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Austin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lokren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lokren throws a shot to the body.
Austin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Austin digs a good body shot into Lokren's ribs. Austin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Austin. Austin misses the jab. A punch combination from Austin misses. Lokren looks to land a left hand but Austin moved out of range nicely. Austin throws a body punch but Lokren moves out of range. Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
and Austin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Austin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Austin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Austin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lokren is able to avoid easily. We've been informed that Austin 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.#T1# Austin moves away from the strike by Lokren. Lokren swings widly with a right hand
letting Austin counter with a right hand. Sairanix Lokren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Austin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Austin throws a hook but Lokren avoids it easily. Lokren moves into range and connects with a jab. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lokren, as that shot connected.
Lokren stuns Austin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lokren lands with an overhand left. Lokren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Lokren throws a poor cross that misses
and Austin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# Austin closes the distance and clinches. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A right hand to the body from Austin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren. Lokren tries to pull guard but Austin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2# Lokren blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Austin scores with a nice short uppercut. Austin presses Lokren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Austin keeps control of Lokren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Austin working aggressively here.
Austin throws a head punch that misses. Austin lands a left hand.
Austin scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lokren tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage. Lokren misses with a hook from the clinch. Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it. Austin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Austin prevents Lokren from breaking the clinch. Lokren blocks a body shot from Austin. Austin throws a head punch that misses. Austin misses with a body punch.
Austin lands a hook to the side of the head. Lokren is trying to force a seperation but Austin has the dominant position. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren. Austin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin. Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren. Lokren prevents a body shot from Austin. Austin has a couple of punches blocked by Lokren.
#T4# Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside. Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Austin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Austin misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Austin as the two fighters clinch.
Lokren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Austin misses with some punches.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren. Austin lands with a left to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Austin dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Lokren scores with a punch to the head. Austin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Lokren connects with a single shot there. Lokren looks to throw the jab but Austin is out of range. Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren is looking to counter punch. Austin throws a lazy right hand but Lokren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It looked like Lokren was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Austin moves out of range of the strikes. A jab from Austin does it's job there. Lokren throws out a loose jab but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it. Austin tries a low kick but Lokren avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2# and Austin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Austin misses with the head strike.
Austin has a couple of punches blocked by Lokren.
#T1# Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Austin 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. Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Austin lands a body punch. Austin lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lokren prevents a body shot from Austin. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin. Austin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lokren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Shane Austin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Austin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# A body shot lands from Austin.
Austin lands a hook to the side of the head. Lokren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Austin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lokren backwards. Austin has a couple of punches blocked by Lokren.
Austin tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage. Austin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch. Austin misses with a short punch on the inside. Austin working aggressively here.
Lokren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# Lokren breaks the clinch.
Austin throws an off balance right hand
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Austin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and avoids it easily. Austin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lokren lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Austin takes one to the side of the head.
Lokren takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses. Austin misses with a hook
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lokren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2# Austin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lokren, pushing him back against the cage. Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Austin.
Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Austin working aggressively here.
Austin working aggressively here.
#T4# Austin cracks Lokren with a nice body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Austin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Austin misses with the head strike.
Austin working aggressively here.
Austin lands a hook to the side of the head. Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin. Austin misses with the head strike.
Austin lands a nice uppercut. Austin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Austin scoring well with a low kick there.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot. Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Austin was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren. Austin punishes Lokren's body with a nice straight punch. Austin throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot. Austin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lokren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Austin connects with a leg kick. Lokren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Nice defenses there by Lokren. Lokren throws a jab when Austin was well out of range. Despite the aggression on Austin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Austin 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 Lokren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lokren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Austin missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Austin misses the shot to the body. Lokren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Austin's head backwards. Sloppy strikes from Lokren. Those never looked like landing. #T1# Austin throws a body shot but no joy. Nice body kick from Austin. A big left from Austin misses. Lokren misses with an uppercut. Austin saw that one coming. Lokren sets himself, and Austin steps forward looking for the clinch! Lokren avoids it this time. Austin jabs at Lokren's body. Austin scores with a jab to the body. Austin throws out a loose jab but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it. Lokren misses with a straight right. Austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It looked like Lokren was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Lokren throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Austin to counter with a crisp jab. Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Austin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Sairanix Lokren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Lokren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Shane Austin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lokren swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
Austin lands a nice hook to Lokren's body. Lokren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Austin. Austin misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely. Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Austin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Austin throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab. Austin moves out of range as Lokren strikes. Austin looks to land a right hand but Lokren moved out of range. Austin scores with a hook. The fighters circling - Austin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away. Austin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3# Lokren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren misses with a left hand and Austin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Lokren cracks a nice hook into Austin's ribs. Lokren throws a right hand that misses
and Austin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lokren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2# Lokren is rocked! Austin looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming. Austin throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range. Austin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Austin slips under a jab from Lokren. Austin misses with a looping right. Shane Austin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A slapping body kick lands there for Austin. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lokren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4# Lokren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lokren takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses. Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Austin sees it coming and avoids it easily. A little jabbing left from Austin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lokren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lokren takes one on the button. Lokren slips a jab from Austin. Austin lands with a hook. Lokren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Oh Lokren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Austin lands the left hand. A shot to the body from Lokren misses enabling Austin to counter with a crisp jab. A big right from Lokren misses. Lokren punishes Austin's body with a nice straight punch. Lokren throws the left hand but Austin avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Shane Austin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Austin 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Austin! Shane Austin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Causing Havoc 65
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Zaromskis gets a clinch. Zaromskis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis looking to stall.
Zaromskis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Austin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Zaromskis misses with a punch on the inside.
Austin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Austin. Austin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Austin prevents a body shot from Zaromskis. Austin lands a body punch in the clinch. Zaromskis misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Austin lands an uppercut. Zaromskis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaromskis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Austin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Zaromskis effectively controlling the action here. Zaromskis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Austin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Zaromskis cracks Austin with a nice body shot. Austin prevents a body shot from Zaromskis. Zaromskis tries to throw a body punch but Austin avoids it by throwing Zaromskis back against the cage. Austin working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Zaromskis fails to land. Zaromskis prevents a body shot from Austin. Austin throws a head punch that misses. Austin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaromskis's elbow. Zaromskis tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Austin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Austin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaromskis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaromskis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Austin is keeping busy. Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaromskis. A short body shot lands from Zaromskis as the two fighters clinch.
Austin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Zaromskis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Austin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaromskis backwards. Austin tries to throw a body punch but Zaromskis avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage. Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Austin lands a right hand. Austin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Austin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zaromskiss head. #ROC# Zaromskis is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zaromskis misses with some punches.
Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Zaromskis blocking some punches.
Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Austin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Austin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Austin lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaromskis backwards. Zaromskis is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him? Zaromskis'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. Zaromskis seems to have recovered his senses. Austin scores with a hook to the body. Zaromskis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Austin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zaromskis can turn it around. Austin lands with a left to the head. #T3# Austin has a couple of punches blocked by Zaromskis.
Austin works on Zaromskis's body with a couple of short punches. Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Zaromskis controls the action.
Zaromskis blocks an uppercut.
Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Zaromskis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Zaromskis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Austin digs a right hand underneath Zaromskis's ribcage. Zaromskis let out a lung full of air as it connected. A left hand lands to the body for Austin.
Zaromskis looks winded! Still in the clinch, Austin scores with a nice short uppercut. Zaromskis swings wildly with an uppercut but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it. Austin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Austin digs a right hand underneath Zaromskis's ribcage. Zaromskis let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short body shot lands from Austin as the two fighters clinch.
Austin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zaromskiss head. A short uppercut from Austin. This has been an exciting period of action! Austin scores with a shot to the side of Zaromskis's head. #T4# Austin cracks Zaromskis with a nice body shot. Austin misses with a punch to the body.
Austin lands a nice shot to the body. Austin struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaromskis controls his hands.
Austin creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Zaromskis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Zaromskis drops to his knees and Austin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Austin! After winning the bout, Shane Austin 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:
Causing Havoc 60
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1# Austin scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Austin just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Austin lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
letting Austin counter with a right hand. Austin throws a body shot but no joy. Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin. Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Austin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout. A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Austin does a little dance to reset his feet. Austin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Austin throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Austin doesn't seem bothered though. Austin misses the body punch enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab. Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin. Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight. Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range. It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Austin throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily. A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Austin takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses. Austin lands a jab to the nose. Austin scores with a jab to the body. Austin slips a straight right by Anderson. Austin moves out of range of the strikes. Austin throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem. Austin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2# Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away. It seemed like Austin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Anderson throws a body punch but Austin moves out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Austin. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Anderson takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses. Anderson throws a hook but Austin avoids it easily. Austin works the jab nicely.#CUT2# It looks like Arn Anderson has been cut. Austin slips a jab from Anderson. Austin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Austin scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one. Anderson misses with a shot to the body and Austin counters with a nice uppercut. Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Austin. Austin slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
#T3# Austin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Austin looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range. Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss! Austin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Austin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye. Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Austin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson. Austin misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Austin loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.#T4# Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little jabbing left from Austin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Anderson misses with a straight left. Austin throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it. Austin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Austin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Austin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson. Austin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot. Austin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Austin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Anderson moves out of range as Austin strikes. It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Anderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson throws a hook but Austin avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Austin! But no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Austin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Arn Anderson's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Austin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Austin sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Austin jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance. A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target. Austin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shane Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Austin scores with a jab. Anderson missing with a left hand there. Austin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson looks to land a right hand but Austin moved out of range. Austin throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem. Austin swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Austin misses with a shot to the body and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Austin doesn't seem phased though. Anderson slips under a jab. Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Austin lands with an overhand left. Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Austin. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet. Austin lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range. Austin misses with a wild body shot. Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Austin. Austin throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.#T2# Austin misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Austin misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely. Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Austin connects with a jab. Austin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Austin slips a straight right by Anderson. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Austin 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. Anderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Anderson lands with a hook. Austin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin. Shane Austin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Austin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Austin cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head. Anderson moves out of range of the strikes. Austin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3# A jab from Austin does it's job there. Austin misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut. Austin walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson. Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination! Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Austin works Anderson's body with a nice hook. Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Anderson throws a hook to the side of Austin's head but Austin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4# Austin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Austin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Austin 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.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Austin lands a jab to the nose. A slow jab from Austin misses its intended target. Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Austin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Austin misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Arn Anderson's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Austin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Austin throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it. A big left from Austin misses. Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Austin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Anderson avoids the body shot from Austin.
Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1# A lazy left from Austin finds it's target. Austin lands with a good body shot. The fighters circling - Austin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Austin to counter with a crisp jab. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Anderson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Anderson throws a body shot but no joy. Anderson moves away from the strike by Austin. Austin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Austin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Anderson misses with a wild body shot. Anderson misses with a hook
and Austin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# Austin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Austin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson misses with a looping right. Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket. 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! Austin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Austin misses with a hook to the body
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut. Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Austin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target. Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away. Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Austin throws a body shot but no joy. Austin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Nice body punch from Anderson. Austin misses the body punch and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand. Austin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Austin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Shane Austin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Austin throws a big shot that misses.#T4# Austin lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Austin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! A left lands for Anderson. Austin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Austin staying out of range there. Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Austin lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head. Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arn Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Austin connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Shane Austin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Austin 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Austin! After winning the bout, Shane Austin 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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