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Event:
TC Wednsday Warriors 5
Date: Dec 02, 2020 |
#R1# Karpo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Hannu Karpo has been cut. Karpo tries to clinch up. Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Arjuna drops his hands momentarily and Karpo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hannu Karpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna slips under a jab from Karpo. Karpo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Arjuna takes a body punch but keeps moving. Karpo misses with an uppercut. Some bone on bone action there as Arjuna checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Arjuna is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karpo throws a leg kick and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2# Karpo gets the takedown into side control. #T1# Karpo wants to control but Arjuna is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Arjuna is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Arjuna wants to control but Karpo postures up.#SUB2# Karpo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arjuna has escaped the position, nice work there. You can see the frustration on Arjuna's face as Karpo controls the position. #SUB2# Karpo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Arjuna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Karpo is looking to advance position but Arjuna won't allow it. Arjuna is looking to improve his position.
#T2# Arjuna wants to get back to his feet.
Arjuna trying to control but Karpo postures up.
Karpo trying to control the action but Arjuna is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Karpo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Karpo seems to be looking for submissions.
Arjuna is looking to improve his position.
#T3# Arjuna is trying to maintain the position but Karpo is very close to passing his half guard. Arjuna desperately trying to maintain half guard. Arjuna wants to control but Karpo is keeping busy and won't allow it. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Arjuna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Arjuna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karpo is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Arjuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Karpo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand.#T4# Karpo throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it. Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Karpo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna. Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Karpo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Arjuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Karpo misses with a takedown and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Karpo throws a sloppy body shot
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Arjuna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Jab by Karpo. Karpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away. Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Karpo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arjuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpo. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hannu Karpo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hannu Karpo's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Karpo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karpo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Karpo throws an off balance right hand
and Arjuna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Arjuna swats away the attempt to clinch by Karpo.#TD2# Karpo shoots in and gets a takedown into Arjuna's guard. Arjuna trying to control the position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna is trying to control the position but Karpo postures up. Arjuna keeping full guard, as Karpo tries to pass. Karpo is fighting to break Arjuna's control of his arms but Arjuna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1# Arjuna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Hannu Karpo has got the better of the ground game so far. Karpo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Arjuna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Karpo wants to control from the top but Arjuna keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Arjuna moves away from the strike by Karpo. Karpo misses with a shot to the body and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Karpo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Karpo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Karpo throws a right and a left that Arjuna avoids nicely. Karpo misses with a looping left. Karpo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arjuna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Arjuna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Karpo manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Karpo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Arjuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karpo. Karpo throws an off balance right hand
and Karpo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Karpo throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily. Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Karpo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3# Karpo shoots and misses and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Karpo falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. Karpo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Karpo throws a sloppy body shot
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Karpo misses with a left hand letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. Karpo throws a body kick that misses and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Karpo throws a nice outside leg kick. Karpo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arjuna takes one to the chin there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Karpo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4# Karpo lands a jab to the nose. Karpo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Arjuna tries to move into range but Karpo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Karpo misses with a looping left. An attempted straight right counter from Arjuna misses the target. Arjuna gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karpo. Karpo throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. Karpo closes the distance but Arjuna moves to the side and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hannu Karpo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Hannu Karpo's cut. That's time! Arjuna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Karpo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karpo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. Karpo lands with a cross. #TD2# Karpo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karpo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2# Karpo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Arjuna tries to buck Karpo off but Karpo is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna is working hard here to advance position. Karpo tries to score with some ground and pound. Arjuna controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Arjuna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Arjuna tries to get to full guard but Karpo has control of the leg. #T1# Arjuna preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Karpo is looking to take a break and control but Arjuna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Arjuna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Arjuna wants to stand and escape but Karpo is having none of it. Arjuna controlling the position. Karpo wants to control from the top but Arjuna keeps moving. Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arjuna is keeping the position for now. #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. Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arjuna keeping moving, preventing Karpo from controlling successfully. Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arjuna is keeping the position for now. Arjuna has Karpo pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Karpo has a takedown stuffed. Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Karpo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A big right from Karpo misses. It looked like Arjuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Arjuna is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3# Arjuna takes a shot right to the bread basket. Karpo swings and misses with a shot to the body and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand. Karpo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arjuna on the wrong end of a nice hook. Karpo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arjuna pinned against the cage. Arjuna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Karpo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4# Karpo throws a nice head kick!
Karpo misses with a double jab
and Karpo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Karpo misses with a takedown and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannu Karpo. Karpo throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. Karpo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Karpo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Karpo scores with a leg kick.
Karpo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arjuna is able to avoid easily. Karpo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Hannu Karpo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Karpo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannu Karpo! Hannu Karpo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TC 10 Sitsongrit vs Woo
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yonic tries for a takedown but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Arjuna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Boss Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yonic lands a jab. Arjuna moves away from the strike by Yonic. Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Yonic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Yonic. It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yonic. Yonic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arjuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic. Arjuna appears to be looking for a big counter. Yonic throws a body shot but no joy. As Yonic looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Yonic just gets out of the way. Yonic throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily. Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yonic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Yonic misses with a hook
and Arjuna counters with a left and a right that stings Yonic. Yonic throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range. Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Arjuna slips a jab from Yonic.#T1# Yonic cracks Arjuna with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Yonic swinging wildly here.
Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Yonic misses with a shot to the body and Arjuna counters with a nice body shot. Yonic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yonic lands a jab to Arjuna's midsection. Yonic throws a lazy uppercut
and Arjuna makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Yonic scores with a hook to the body. Arjuna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Yonic shoots for a double leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls well. He's pushed Yonic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Arjuna seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Yonic looks to throw the jab but Arjuna is out of range. #T2# Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes. Arjuna half committed to a counter leg kick. Horrible takedown attempt by Yonic or perhaps it was just good defense by Arjuna, which made it look bad. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boss Yonic. Yonic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arjuna swats him away and circles back towards the center. Arjuna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Yonic scores with a punch to the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yonic lands with a shot to the body. #CL2# Yonic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Yonic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Yonic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yonic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yonic misses with some punches.
#T3# Yonic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arjuna is leaning against Yonic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Yonic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arjuna smiles and moves away.
Yonic jabs Arjuna to the body, keeping him at a distance. Yonic lands with a straight right. Arjuna didn't see that one coming. Arjuna walks into a left hand. Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Arjuna moves away from the strike by Yonic. Yonic doesn't manage to clinch there - Arjuna circles away.
Yonic digs a good hook to Arjuna's body.
#T4# Arjuna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Yonic digs a good body shot into Arjuna's ribs. Yonic lands a slapping body shot.
Yonic with a poor takedown and Arjuna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. 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! Yonic misses with a hook to the body
and Arjuna counters with a two punch combo. Yonic swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Yonic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Yonic looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Yonic just gets out of the way. Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yonic lands a nice shot to the body.
Yonic swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna is looking to counter with a body kick. Yonic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arjuna rather than just go for the knockout. Yonic lands with a straight right. Arjuna didn't see that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Arjuna moves forwards but Yonic connects with a nice, crisp jab. Yonic misses with a looping right. Yonic misses with a looping left. Yonic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arjuna thinks about countering with a body kick. Yonic scores with a jab to the body. Yonic misses with a looping left. Arjuna feinted there with a counter leg kick. Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjuna quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arjuna feinted there with a counter leg kick. Yonic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Yonic looks to land a left hand but Arjuna moved out of range nicely. Yonic throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range.#T1# Arjuna closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A big right from Yonic misses. Arjuna lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Decent striking displayed by Yonic there. Yonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Yonic misses the shot to the body. Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Yonic throws a hook but Arjuna avoids it easily. Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yonic. Arjuna throws a quick counter head kick but Yonic was just out of range. Yonic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Yonic cracks Arjuna with an open hand slap. Decent striking displayed by Yonic there. Yonic cracks Arjuna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2# Yonic punishes Arjuna's body with a nice straight punch. Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Yonic throws a body shot but no joy. Yonic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arjuna moves out of range as Yonic strikes. Arjuna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arjuna avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Arjuna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yonic throws out the jab. Arjuna appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Yonic throws a body shot but no joy. Arjuna is looking to counter punch. Yonic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily. Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Boss Yonic seems to be getting the better of the standup. Arjuna takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Arjuna swats away the attempt to clinch by Yonic. An attempted straight right counter from Arjuna misses the target.#T3# Yonic missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Arjuna appears to be looking for a big counter. Yonic throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Arjuna slips under a jab from Yonic. Arjuna tried to counter with a leg kick but Yonic avoided it. Yonic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Yonic throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yonic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arjuna on the side of the head. Yonic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arjuna at a distance.
Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Yonic with a lazy takedown attempt and Arjuna counters with a three punch combo that has Yonic backing up. Yonic nods at Arjuna to acknowledge the strikes. Yonic has a takedown stuffed.#T4# Arjuna slips a straight right by Yonic. Arjuna slips under a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Arjuna is looking to counter with a body kick. Yonic scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yonic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arjuna under the eye. Yonic tests Arjuna's chin there with a solid looking shot. Arjuna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Arjuna slips a jab from Yonic. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action!#R3# Arjuna avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Arjuna throws a counter high kick but Yonic was just alert enough to avoid it. Yonic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it. Arjuna looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2# Yonic closes the distance and clinches. Yonic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arjuna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yonic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arjuna blocks a body shot from Yonic. Yonic working aggressively here.
Yonic misses with some punches.
Arjuna scores with an uppercut up the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna misses with a punch to the body.
Yonic swings wildly with an uppercut but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. Arjuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yonic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Arjuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yonic's elbow. Arjuna lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# Arjuna can't find room to land a body shot as Yonic controls the action.
Arjuna pushes Yonic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Arjuna prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yonic scores with a hook to the body. A short body shot lands from Yonic as the two fighters clinch.
#BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yonic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arjuna doesn't seem bothered though. Yonic jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yonic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Arjuna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yonic's knee momentarily. Yonic throws a big shot that misses. Yonic throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2# Yonic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arjuna under the eye. Yonic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna. Yonic fails with a takedown attempt. As Yonic looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Yonic just gets out of the way. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boss Yonic. The fighters circling - Yonic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yonic. Yonic misses the body punch enabling Arjuna to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Boss Yonic has been cut. Yonic misses with an uppercut. Arjuna saw that one coming. Nice jab there from Yonic. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! No luck for Yonic with that takedown attempt. #T3##TD2# Yonic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arjuna! Both fighters take a look at the clock. Arjuna wants to control but Yonic postures up. Yonic misses with the ground and pound. Yonic throws an elbow but Arjuna slips to the side and avoids it well. Arjuna managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yonic.
Arjuna tries to improve position but can't. Yonic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Arjuna is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Arjuna is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Arjuna is trying to control Yonic's posture but Yonic avoids it. #T4# Arjuna tries to buck Yonic off but Yonic is having none of it. Yonic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Arjuna is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Arjuna is trying to control Yonic's posture but Yonic avoids it. Arjuna manages to get back to half guard. Arjuna is looking for a sweep. Yonic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Yonic missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Yonic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Yonic is thwarting Arjuna's attempts to control the position. Yonic stops Arjuna from getting back to his feet.
Yonic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arjuna defending well though. Arjuna is pressing down on Yonic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Yonic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Boss Yonic's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4# Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Arjuna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yonic just manages to avoid it. Arjuna walks into a left hand. A punch lands to the side of Arjuna 's head but he takes it in his stride. Yonic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Yonic misses with a straight right. Arjuna has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arjuna there as he acknowledges the shot. Yonic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arjuna paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yonic lands a really nice looking cross but Arjuna seems unphased.
Yonic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arjuna at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. And Arjuna counters with a quick kick to the body but Yonic blocks it.#T1# Yonic misses with a left hand and Arjuna counters with a two punch combo. Yonic throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Yonic shoots in and drives through. Arjuna sprawls well. Yonic moves into range and connects with a jab. Yonic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna. It looked like Arjuna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Yonic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Arjuna swats away the attempt to clinch by Yonic. An attempted straight right counter from Arjuna misses the target. Arjuna avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away.#T2##CL2# Yonic has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arjuna. Yonic works on Arjuna's body with a couple of short punches. Arjuna lands with a right to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC# Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Yonic lands with a cross. Arjuna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yonic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arjuna scrambles back to his feet. Yonic thows a left - swing and a miss! Yonic's corner calls for a 1-2. Yonic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Arjuna is just out of range. A quick step to the side and Arjuna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A big left from Yonic misses. #T3# Yonic throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Yonic stuns Arjuna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A big right from Yonic misses. Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Yonic tries to clinch but Arjuna is having none of it. As Yonic backs away, Arjuna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Yonic cracks Arjuna with a right hand to the side of the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. It looked like Arjuna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Yonic misses with a hook
and Arjuna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yonic thinking. Yonic throws an off balance right hand
and Arjuna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Yonic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Arjuna is just out of range. Arjuna half committed to a counter leg kick. Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4# Yonic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna tried to counter with a leg kick but Yonic avoided it. Yonic misses with a lunging right hand
and Arjuna counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Yonic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yonic misses with a shot to the body and Arjuna counters with a two punch combo. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arjuna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Arjuna has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arjuna there as he acknowledges the shot. Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Boss Yonic's cut. That's time! Arjuna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5# Yonic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yonic misses with a wild body shot. Yonic misses with an uppercut. Arjuna saw that one coming. A little feinted left hand from Arjuna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Yonic jabs at Arjuna's body. Yonic takes a swing at Arjuna's ribcage but misses. Arjuna half committed to a counter leg kick. Yonic throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range. And Arjuna counters with a quick kick to the body but Yonic blocks it. Yonic throws a jab but it's blocked by Arjuna. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna circles away from the clinch attempt and Arjuna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1# Yonic scores with a decent looking hook. Arjuna takes a shot right to the bread basket. Yonic works Arjuna's body with a nice hook. Yonic misses with an uppercut. Arjuna saw that one coming. Yonic swings and misses with a shot to the body and Arjuna counters with a two punch combo. Yonic tries to clinch up but Arjuna circles away and keeps his distance. Yonic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arjuna counters with an inside leg kick. Yonic lands with an uppercut that bounces Arjuna off the cage and back into range. Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Arjuna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2# Yonic with a lazy takedown attempt and Arjuna counters with a one-two to the body. Yonic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arjuna on the wrong end of a nice jab. Yonic misses the jab. A counter left hand to the body from Arjuna misses its target. Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yonic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Yonic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna. Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arjuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic. Arjuna on the wrong end of a nice jab. Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away. As Yonic looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Yonic just gets out of the way. Yonic misses with a looping right. Arjuna is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Arjuna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3# Yonic has a takedown stuffed. Arjuna is looking for a counter combo. Yonic misses with a looping left. Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
Yonic throws a hook but Arjuna avoids it easily. Arjuna avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Arjuna quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
It appears Arjuna was looking to counter with a kick there. Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yonic. Arjuna throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yonic avoids it. Nice cross by Yonic.#T4# Yonic swings widly with a right hand
and Arjuna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Yonic shoots and misses and Arjuna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boss Yonic. Yonic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arjuna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Arjuna is looking for a counter combo. Yonic lands a body shot.
Yonic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Arjuna quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Yonic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arjuna as he jumps to the side. Arjuna thinks about countering with a body kick. Yonic shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Boss Yonic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Yonic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Yonic! Boss Yonic is the new middleweight champion! Boss Yonic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TC 2: Hill Vs Arjuna
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hill misses with a lunging right hand
and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. Hill will be more careful next time no doubt. Good shot there by Hill. Hill misses the body punch and Arjuna counters with a one-two to the body. Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna. Hill shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arjuna eats them both and turns towards Hill to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hill lands with a nice body punch. Scott Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arjuna as he avoids it easily. Arjuna thinks about countering with a body kick. Hill throws a body shot but no joy. Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hill 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.#T1# Hill throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range. Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt. Arjuna looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Hill. A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Arjuna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hill just manages to avoid it. Hill lands a nice looking body shot.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt - Arjuna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. An attempted straight right counter from Arjuna misses the target. Arjuna checks the leg kick. Arjuna appears to be looking for a big counter. Hill misses with a jab to the body
#KD# and Arjuna counters with a crisp one two that drops Hill! Arjuna thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hill to his feet! Hill is in big trouble!#ROC#Hill is rocked! Hill misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arjuna counters with a huge left! Hill is in big trouble! He's backing up but Arjuna isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hill from any more damage. A dominating finish by Arjuna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna is the new middleweight champion! After winning the bout, Rama Arjuna thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Scott Hill was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'. |
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Event:
Galaxy 6: Phenomena
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dean. A nice side step and Arjuna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Dean throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Arjuna slips under a jab. Arjuna takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Arjuna gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dean. Dean scores with a sloppy right hand. Arjuna should have avoided that one. Arjuna has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Arjuna on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Dean misses with a shot to the body and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dean loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch.#T1# Dean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arjuna counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dean misses the target. And Arjuna responds with a good body kick, but Dean manages to step out the way in time.#CL# Dean gets a clinch. Arjuna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dean misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Arjuna pushes Dean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Dean prevents a body shot from Arjuna. Arjuna swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it. Arjuna blocks a body shot from Dean. #BC2# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2# Dean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dean throws a lazy head kick and Arjuna counters with a left and a right that stings Dean. 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! Dean misses with the combination.
Dean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Arjuna takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3# Arjuna slips a straight right by Dean. Dean lands with a shot to the body. Dean misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dean misses with an uppercut. Arjuna throws a fast counter high kick but Dean manages to duck under it in time. Dean throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dean loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch. Dean scores with a jab. Arjuna acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Dean throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4# Dean thows a leg kick but Arjuna checks it and Arjuna makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dean really felt that one! Dean misses with a lunging right hand
and Arjuna counters with a left to the body. Arjuna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. 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! Dean misses with an uppercut. Arjuna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. William Ralph Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD# Dean lands a big head kick that sends Arjuna tumbling to the mat! Dean takes a step backwards and waves Arjuna back to his feet - he wants the finish! Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Dean. Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Dean bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Dean throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily. Arjuna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dean with a body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Ralph Dean dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Arjuna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dean connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arjuna scrambles back to his feet. Dean misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Dean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arjuna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Dean throws an overhand right that lands on Arjuna's shoulder, as Arjuna tries to avoid the shot. Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Dean bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Dean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arjuna can do to turn this around? Dean wants to clinch up but Arjuna keeps it at a distance. A nice side step and Arjuna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Dean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dean throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily. Arjuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dean misses with a shot to the body and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Dean closes the distance looking to clinch and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Arjuna takes one on the button. Dean jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dean misses with a body punch
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Dean changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Dean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna.#T2# Dean misses with a straight right. Dean wants to clinch. Dean throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it. Dean backing away here, and Arjuna unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Dean looks to land a right hand but Arjuna moved out of range. Arjuna drops his hands momentarily and Dean takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3# Dean throws a body shot but no joy. Dean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arjuna counters with a slapping leg kick. Dean scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Dean looks to throw a body kick and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Dean throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily. Despite the aggression on Arjuna's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Dean throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Arjuna to counter with a crisp jab. Dean tries to clinch up but Arjuna circles away and keeps his distance. Arjuna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. William Ralph Dean is winning the standup battle so far. Dean cracks Arjuna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4# A jab from Dean does it's job there. Dean is looking to chop away at Arjuna's legs. Dean misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a right hand to the body. Dean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dean looks to throw the jab but Arjuna is out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dean throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dean misses with a lunging right hand
and Arjuna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dean's knee momentarily. 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 William Ralph Dean will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Dean wants to clinch up but Arjuna keeps it at a distance. Dean throws a lazy uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand. Dean scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arjuna in his tracks. Dean jabs Arjuna right on the nose. Arjuna blinks but takes it well. Arjuna avoids the head kick by Dean.
#CL# Dean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
Arjuna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arjuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dean. #T1# Dean tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
Good body shot from Dean.
#BC2# Arjuna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dean swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dean misses with a combination
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dean throws a lazy head kick and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand. Dean throws an off balance right hand
and Arjuna counters with a slapping leg kick. Dean is looking to clinch. Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Dean bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Dean misses with a left hand #KD2# and Arjuna counters with a crisp one two that drops Dean! Arjuna thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dean to his feet! Dean is in big trouble!#ROC2#Dean is rocked!#T2# Dean misses with an uppercut. Oh Dean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dean connects with a looping right hand.
Dean seems to have got his legs back now. A telegraphed right hand from Dean misses the target. Arjuna feints a counter leg kick. Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily. Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Dean is wise to it. Dean thows a left - swing and a miss! Arjuna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dean with a body shot. Dean throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. Dean throws a right and a left that Arjuna avoids nicely. Arjuna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dean with a body shot.#T3# Dean throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Dean throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2# and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dean! Arjuna lets Dean back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Dean tries a head kick but it misses.
Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Dean is wise to it. Dean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Dean lands a slapping body shot.
Dean misses with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arjuna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4# Nice body kick there by Dean. Dean throws a wild body kick that Arjuna sees coming a mile off. Arjuna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dean. Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Dean bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Dean lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arjuna's sensitive parts. #CL# Dean moves into the clinch. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arjuna 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. Arjuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards. Arjuna cracks Dean with a nice body shot. Dean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arjuna's elbow. Dean lands with a left to the head. Arjuna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Dean tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing Dean back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Rama Arjuna. Well Dean has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Galaxy 3: The Firework Show
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Beast darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Arjuna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beast 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. Beast throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Arjuna is looking for a counter combo. Beast thows a left - swing and a miss! As Beast backs away, Arjuna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Beast misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beast. Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Arjuna defending well as Beast loads up on a big left hand. Beast throws a lazy uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a body kick. #T1# Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily. Beast lands a head shot. Beast lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Beast moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Beast misses the jab. Arjuna is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Beast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arjuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Beast. Arjuna appears to be looking for a big counter. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beast.#CL2# Beast gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2# Arjuna misses with a hook from the clinch. Arjuna misses with a hook from the clinch. Beast is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Arjuna digs a right hand underneath Beast's ribcage. Beast let out a lung full of air as it connected. Arjuna misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arjuna. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna tries a body shot but Beast blocks it.
#BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A jab from Beast does it's job there. Arjuna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3# Arjuna ducks right into an uppercut from Beast. A big left from Beast misses. Beast throws an off balance right hand
and Arjuna counters with a nice leg kick. Beast fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beast misses with a hook. Arjuna half committed to a counter leg kick. Beast misses with a two punch combination.
Beast connects with a looping right hand.
Beast is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arjuna had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. A swing and a miss from Beast.#T4# Arjuna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beast throws out the jab. Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Beast scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Beast misses with a double jab.
Beast throws a big shot that misses. It looked like Arjuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Beast tries to clinch and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Dave Beast has been cut. Beast misses with the combination.
Beast might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Beast tries to clinch up but Arjuna circles away and keeps his distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Beast dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dave Beast's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Beast misses with a hook
enabling Arjuna to counter with a crisp jab. Beast misses with a hook
and Arjuna counters with a slapping leg kick. Beast lands a glancing blow to the side of Arjuna's head. Beast scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Arjuna has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beast finds it's way round the side to connect with Arjuna's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beast misses with a straight left. Beast misses the jab. As Beast backs away, Arjuna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Dave Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beast connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arjuna scrambles back to his feet. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Beast 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.#T1# Beast misses with a straight right. Arjuna is looking for a counter combo. Arjuna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beast. Beast throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arjuna counters with a slapping leg kick. Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but Arjuna is just out of range. Arjuna takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Beast misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arjuna feinted there with a counter leg kick. Beast throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2# Beast cracks Arjuna with an open hand slap. Beast misses the body punch and Arjuna counters with a low kick, right behind Beast 's knee. Beast takes a swing at Arjuna's ribcage but misses. Beast tests Arjuna's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dave Beast seems to be getting the better of the standup. Beast lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Beast.
#T3# Beast throws a body shot but no joy. Arjuna is looking to counter with a body kick. Arjuna walks into a jab. Arjuna moves out of range as Beast strikes. Arjuna looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Arjuna gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beast. Beast scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Beast tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arjuna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Beast looks to land a right hand but Arjuna moved out of range. Arjuna is looking for a counter combo.#T4# Beast misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arjuna is looking to counter with a body kick. A punch combination from Beast misses. Nice shot lands for Beast. Arjuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Beast connects with a looping right hand.
Beast throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters with a two punch combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Donk. Beast catches Arjuna right on the button with a cross. Beast misses with a body shot
and Arjuna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Beast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Dave Beast's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3# Beast misses with a wild body shot. Arjuna is looking to counter with a body kick. Beast swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Beast loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch. Arjuna thinks about countering with a body kick. Beast's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beast duly obliges. Beast rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arjuna moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beast moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Beast lands an overhand right. Beast throws a hook but Arjuna blocks it. Arjuna looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1# Arjuna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arjuna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beast throws out the jab. Arjuna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beast just manages to avoid it. A swing and a miss from Beast. Beast connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arjuna. Arjuna circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Beast throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Beast cracks Arjuna with a right hand to the side of the head. Beast misses with a looping left. Arjuna is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2# Beast jabs Arjuna right on the nose. Arjuna blinks but takes it well. Arjuna defending well as Beast loads up on a big left hand. A telegraphed right hand from Beast misses the target. Beast fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arjuna on the side of the head. Beast swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Beast tries to clinch up. It looked like Arjuna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Beast throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range. Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3# Beast throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a one-two to the body. Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Beast. Arjuna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Beast looks to land a right hand but Arjuna moved out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Arjuna misses its target. Arjuna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arjuna moves out of range as Beast strikes. Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Beast scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Beast throws an off balance right hand
and Arjuna finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T4# Beast misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Beast throws a hook but Arjuna blocks it. As Beast looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Beast just gets out of the way. Good exchange - Beast coming out on top. Beast connects with a crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Beast works Arjuna's body with a nice hook. Beast misses with a two punch combination.
Beast lunges at Arjuna with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arjuna's hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Beast really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dave Beast's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4# Beast throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A counter left hand to the body from Arjuna misses its target. Beast misses with an uppercut. As Beast backs away, Arjuna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. A jab lands there for Beast. Beast throws a combination that misses and Arjuna counters with a left and a right that stings Beast. Beast misses with a looping right. Arjuna is looking to wear down Beast with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beast is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna. As Beast looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Beast just gets out of the way. Beast moves into range and connects with a jab. Beast has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beast. It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beast.#T1# Beast throws a lazy uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand. The fight stays on the outside here - Beast looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily. Beast throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range. Arjuna is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Beast throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it. Arjuna seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Beast tries to close the distance and clinch but Arjuna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2# A punch combination from Beast misses. Beast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arjuna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking. Arjuna takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Beast jabbing away but nothing is landing. Arjuna looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Beast works the jab nicely. Beast looks to land a right hand but Arjuna moved out of range. Nice uppercut there from Beast.#T3# Beast loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch. Beast looks to land a left hand but Arjuna moved out of range nicely. As Beast looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Beast just gets out of the way. Beast throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it. Arjuna appears to be looking for a big counter. Beast dips to his left and cracks Arjuna with an uppercut! Beast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Beast throws a right hand that Arjuna ducks under and follows up with a left that Arjuna also avoids with ease. Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Arjuna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4# Beast connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A big left from Beast misses. Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Beast scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Beast throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily. A slow jab from Beast misses its intended target. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes. A shot to the body from Beast misses and Arjuna counters with a nice leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Beast dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Dave Beast's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5# Beast misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beast. Beast throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Beast. Beast just misses with a punch to the body.
Beast throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beast swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Beast throws an off balance right hand
and Arjuna counters with an outside leg kick.
Beast fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1# Jab, jab by Beast - just one landing. Arjuna staying out of range there. Beast fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Beast throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it. Arjuna appears to be looking for a big counter. Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beast just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna defending well as Beast loads up on a big left hand. #T2# Beast misses with an uppercut. Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arjuna slips a straight right by Beast. A telegraphed right hand from Beast misses the target. Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Beast manages to avoid it. Beast throws a big shot that misses. A counter left hand to the body from Arjuna misses its target. Beast throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. Arjuna is looking for a counter combo. Beast missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Arjuna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beast just manages to avoid it.#T3# Beast swinging wildly here.
Beast closes the distance but Arjuna moves to the side enabling Arjuna to counter with a crisp jab. Beast keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arjuna tries to move into range but Beast moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Beast misses with a hook
and Arjuna counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4# Beast throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Beast is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Nice defenses there by Arjuna. Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Beast scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Beast throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it. Arjuna appears to be looking for a big counter. Arjuna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arjuna blocks a jab. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Beast's corner calls for a 1-2. Beast obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Dave Beast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Beast winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Beast! Dave Beast is the new middleweight champion! After winning the bout, Dave Beast 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:
PL MMA 43
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arjuna counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Hill cracks Arjuna with a right hand to the side of the head. Hill has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight. Hill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arjuna pinned against the cage. Arjuna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Hill fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arjuna's head backwards. Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hill with a body shot. Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Arjuna is just out of range. Hill throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range. Jab by Hill. Hill scores with a shot to the body.
Arjuna drops his hands momentarily and Hill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arjuna counters with a leg kick. Hill throws a lazy uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a nice body kick.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arjuna counters with a one-two to the body. Hill swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Hill scores with a sloppy right hand. Arjuna should have avoided that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hill has his takedown stuffed and Arjuna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Hill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arjuna doesn't seem bothered though. Hill misses the jab. Arjuna flicks out a counter leg kick but Hill steps away. Arjuna closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arjuna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hill throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hill misses with a straight left. Hill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hill lands with a good body shot. Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Arjuna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3# Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
Hill swings widly with a right hand
and Arjuna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hill's knee momentarily. Hill connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it. Arjuna throws out a counter right but Hill avoids it with no problem. Arjuna has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. A low kick from Hill misses and Arjuna counters with a left and a right that stings Hill. Hill scores with a jab to the body. Hill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hill listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hill misses with a hook to the body
and Arjuna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes. Arjuna throws a counter combo. Hill scores with a jab to the head.
#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hill swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Hill misses the shot to the body. Arjuna takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arjuna counters with a slapping leg kick. Hill misses with a jab to the body
#KD2# and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hill! Arjuna lets Hill back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Hill is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Scott Hill has been cut. A low kick from Hill misses and Arjuna counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Hill out cold! What a finish! Arjuna is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna is the new middleweight champion! Rama Arjuna thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Scott Hill stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'. |
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Event:
PL MMA 39 Arjuna vs Sight
Date: May 15, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sight loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch. Sight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Sight throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters with a slapping leg kick. Sight throws a head kick that misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. The fighters circle momentarily. Sight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Sight swinging wildly here.
Arjuna appears to be looking for a big counter. Sight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sight throws a body shot but no joy. Sight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A head kick misses from Sight. Arjuna throws a quick counter head kick but Sight was just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. A left lands for Sight. Sight fails to land with a series of punches.
Sight scores with a decent looking hook. Sight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A counter left hand to the body from Arjuna misses its target. Sight misses with a jab to the body
and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand. Sight clinches up against the cage. Sight can't find room to land a body shot as Arjuna controls the action.
Arjuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sight backwards. Arjuna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sight backwards. Sight wants to break free but Arjuna has control.
Arjuna digs a right hand underneath Sight's ribcage. Sight let out a lung full of air as it connected. Arjuna scores with a nice hook to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arjuna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sight. Still in the clinch, Arjuna scores with a nice short uppercut. Sight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Arjuna scores with a nice hook to the head. Sight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Sight can't break the clinch.
Arjuna lands with a short shot to the head. Arjuna lands a nice shot to the body. Arjuna lands a body punch. A body shot lands from Arjuna.
Arjuna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sight backwards. Arjuna lands a nice shot to the body. Sight tries to break free but Arjuna pushes him back against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Arjuna.
Arjuna lands a hook to the side of the head. Arjuna lands a shoulder strike. Arjuna pushes Sight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sight is rocked! A short body shot lands from Arjuna as the two fighters clinch.
Sight is still on wobbly legs! Can Arjuna finish him? Sight looks winded! Arjuna lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sight to his knees! Arjuna keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
PL MMA 32 Joe vs Williams
Date: Apr 22, 2020 |
#R1# Arjuna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aurelio. Arjuna pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aurelio back to the cage. Arjuna follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Aurelio is looking to chop away at Arjuna's legs. #CL# Arjuna closes the distance and clinches. A shot in the inside from Arjuna. Aurelio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Aurelio tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
Aurelio misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Aurelio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arjuna lands with a hook. Aurelio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Arjuna misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aurelio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arjuna thinking. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Aurelio throws a series of punches but Arjuna avoids them all with ease. Danga de danga de dang - Arjuna scores with a four punch combination! Aurelio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Arjuna misses with a kick to the body and Aurelio counters with a one-two to the body. #T1# Aurelio throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range. Arjuna scores with a head kick.
Aurelio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Arjuna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Arjuna connects with a crisp jab. Arjuna lands a two punch combo.
Aurelio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Arjuna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. The crowd cheers as Arjuna lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aurelio doesn't seem phased though. Arjuna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arjuna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aurelio. Nice cross by Arjuna. Arjuna throws a body punch but Aurelio moves out of range. Aurelio raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL# Arjuna rushes Aurelio and presses him up against the cage.#T2# A right handed body shot lands from Arjuna.
Arjuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aurelio's elbow. #BC# Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Arjuna looks to land a combination but Aurelio avoids it well. Arjuna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aurelio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arjuna thinking. Arjuna throws a series of punches but Aurelio avoids them all with ease. Arjuna throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aurelio counters with a nice uppercut. Arjuna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arjuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Arjuna moves out of range of the leg kick from Aurelio. Aurelio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aurelio thows a left - swing and a miss! Arjuna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3# Both fighters circling a little - Aurelio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A punch lands to the side of Aurelio 's head but he takes it in his stride. Good leg kick by Arjuna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL# Arjuna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aurelio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arjuna is keeping busy. Arjuna tries a body shot but Aurelio blocks it.
Aurelio lands with a right to the head. Arjuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but Aurelio avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage. Aurelio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4# Arjuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aurelio's elbow. Aurelio has a couple of punches blocked by Arjuna.
Arjuna lands with a light punch inside. Arjuna misses with a body punch.
Arjuna prevents a body shot from Aurelio. Arjuna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aurelio. Aurelio tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
Arjuna misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelio misses with a punch on the inside.
Arjuna lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Aurelio misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna is trying to push Aurelio away but Aurelio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Aurelio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arjuna. That one must have hurt. Arjuna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Arjuna misses the shot to the body. A lazy left from Arjuna finds it's target. Aurelio misses with a leg kick and Arjuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Aurelio misses the shot to the body. Arjuna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Aurelio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arjuna fails in his attempt to clinch. Arjuna misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna digs a good hook to Aurelio's body.
Rama Arjuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Arjuna finds it's way through Aurelio's defenses. Aurelio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Arjuna clinches. #T1# Aurelio has a couple of punches blocked by Arjuna.
#BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch.
Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelio is just out of range. Left hook, right uppercut from Arjuna. Aurelio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Aurelio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arjuna.
Arjuna is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Arjuna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aurelio moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Arjuna is looking to wear down Aurelio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Aurelio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Arjuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Aurelio. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Nice straight punches there by Arjuna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arjuna. Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelio is just out of range. Both fighters circling a little - Arjuna finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2# 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! Aurelio moves out of range of the body kick. Aurelio throws a counter combo. Aurelio throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a left and a right that stings Aurelio. Nice straight punches there by Arjuna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arjuna. Aurelio checks a low kick from Arjuna. Aurelio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Aurelio takes one to the chin there. Aurelio throws a leg kick that misses. #CL# Arjuna closes the distance and pushes Aurelio back into the cage.#BC# Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Aurelio looks to land a left hand but Arjuna moved out of range nicely. Arjuna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aurelio. Some wild striking there from Arjuna.
Arjuna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3# Arjuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arjuna digs a good body shot into Aurelio's ribs. Aurelio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Arjuna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Rama Arjuna is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Arjuna clinches. A head punch on the inside from Aurelio fails to land. Arjuna struggles to land a body shot inside as Aurelio controls his hands.
Aurelio blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Arjuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aurelio circles away from the clinch attempt and Aurelio counters with a straight right hand.#T4# Arjuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Aurelio throws a counter combo. Arjuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurelio manages to avoid it. Arjuna scores with a nice right hand.
Aurelio tried to score with a low kick but Arjuna checks it. Aurelio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Danga de danga de dang - Arjuna scores with a four punch combination! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Aurelio throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily. Arjuna scores with a nice body kick.
Arjuna lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aurelio's sensitive parts. Aurelio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Arjuna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aurelio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Aurelio throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Arjuna lands a slapping body shot.
Aurelio cracks Arjuna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that second round. That's time! Arjuna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Aurelio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Arjuna scores with a body shot.
Aurelio throws a nice outside leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Arjuna checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Arjuna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Arjuna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Aurelio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A solid body kick from Arjuna. Arjuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelio moves away. Arjuna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Arjuna takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Aurelio lands a right hook to the body.
#T1# Aurelio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Arjuna scores with the left hand. Aurelio knows he should have avoided that one. Aurelio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A chopping leg kick lands by Arjuna. Arjuna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Aurelio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arjuna. Aurelio throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily. Arjuna thinks about countering with a body kick. Aurelio's corner calls for a 1-2. Aurelio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Arjuna throws a head kick that misses. Arjuna misses with a wild body shot. Arjuna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Aurelio swings away with a leg kick that misses. No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arjuna connects with a body shot. Marcelo Aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rama Arjuna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# 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! Arjuna looks for the body kick but Aurelio saw that one coming. Aurelio tries a quick counter leg kick but Arjuna is wise to it. Arjuna misses with a wild body shot. Arjuna tries to close the distance and clinch but Aurelio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Arjuna scores with a hook. A slow jab from Aurelio misses its intended target. A big right from Aurelio misses. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arjuna, right into the meat.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Aurelio. Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelio is just out of range. Aurelio throws out a counter right but Arjuna avoids it with no problem. Aurelio misses with an uppercut. Arjuna saw that one coming. Arjuna dips to his left and cracks Aurelio with an uppercut! Arjuna misses with a double jab.
Aurelio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3# Good exchange - Aurelio coming out on top. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aurelio checks a leg kick. Aurelio misses with a leg kick and Arjuna counters with a left to the body. Arjuna throws a body punch but Aurelio moves out of range. Aurelio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Arjuna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arjuna lands a jab to Aurelio's midsection. Arjuna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aurelio paws at him with a jab and circles away. Aurelio only half commits to the counter leg kick. Arjuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Arjuna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aurelio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arjuna. Arjuna sizes up Aurelio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4# A lazy body kick from Arjuna and Aurelio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Aurelio keeps the fight on the outside. Aurelio throws out a counter right but Arjuna avoids it with no problem. Arjuna throws a front kick that sends Aurelio stumbling back into the cage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nice shot by Arjuna. Aurelio throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. Aurelio will be more careful next time no doubt. Arjuna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Arjuna scores with a nice head shot. Arjuna misses with a body kick. Aurelio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arjuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Aurelio. Arjuna tries to clinch but Aurelio moves out of range. Aurelio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Arjuna lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Arjuna ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Arjuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight! Rama Arjuna showed his dominance in that final round. Well Arjuna has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Arjuna! A very excited looking Rama Arjuna made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PL MMA 25 Kai vs Gaston
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1# Baccalieri misses with a hook. Arjuna keeps Baccalieri at a distance using the push kick. Arjuna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baccalieri throws out the jab. Arjuna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Arjuna misses the shot to the body. Good exchange - Arjuna coming out on top. Arjuna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Baccalieri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arjuna. Baccalieri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arjuna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baccalieri thinking. Baccalieri throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Arjuna lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baccalieri at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. No joy there for Baccalieri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arjuna is looking to counter with a body kick. Arjuna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baccalieri throws out the jab. Nice shot lands for Arjuna. Baccalieri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Arjuna tried to counter with a leg kick but Baccalieri avoided it.#T1# Arjuna pushes Baccalieri away with a front kick. Arjuna jabs at Baccalieri's body. Arjuna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Baccalieri scores with a four punch combination! Baccalieri misses the jab. It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baccalieri. Baccalieri walks into a straight right hand from Arjuna. Baccalieri looks to land a left hand but Arjuna moved out of range nicely. Arjuna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Baccalieri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Sloppy strikes from Arjuna. Those never looked like landing. Arjuna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baccalieri misses with a wild body 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! Baccalieri throws an overhand right that lands on Arjuna's shoulder, as Arjuna tries to avoid the shot. Arjuna tries to clinch up but Baccalieri circles away and keeps his distance. Baccalieri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baccalieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Arjuna looks to land a combination but Baccalieri avoids it well. #T2# Baccalieri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Baccalieri swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna slips under a jab. Arjuna looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Arjuna lands a two punch combo.
Arjuna scores with the left hand. Baccalieri knows he should have avoided that one. Jab from Arjuna. Baccalieri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna. Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Baccalieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily. Arjuna takes a swing at Baccalieri's ribcage but misses. Arjuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Baccalieri throws a right hand that Arjuna ducks under and follows up with a left that Arjuna also avoids with ease. Arjuna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Baccalieri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arjuna. A right-left combo lands from Arjuna. Baccalieri moves out of range of the body kick.#T3# Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjuna lands a nice looking body kick. The fighters circling - Baccalieri throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Baccalieri works the jab nicely. Arjuna throws a body punch but Baccalieri moves out of range. Arjuna fails in his attempt to clinch. Arjuna throws a sloppy head kick and Baccalieri moves out of range easily. Arjuna throws a leg kick which misses Baccalieri's front leg but catches the back leg as Baccalieri tries to avoid it. Arjuna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Baccalieri staying out of range there. Arjuna throws a right and a left that Baccalieri avoids nicely. A nice side step and Baccalieri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Arjuna is looking to clinch but Baccalieri is avoiding it.
Arjuna defending well as Baccalieri loads up on a big left hand. It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baccalieri. Arjuna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baccalieri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Arjuna throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T4# Arjuna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baccalieri.
This has been an exciting period of action! Sloppy strikes from Baccalieri. Those never looked like landing. The fighters circling - Baccalieri throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arjuna is looking to wear down Baccalieri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Baccalieri throws an off balance right hand
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. Arjuna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baccalieri. Arjuna slips under a jab from Baccalieri. Arjuna lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baccalieri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. Baccalieri will be more careful next time no doubt. Baccalieri throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters with a body kick that stops Baccalieri in his tracks momentarily. Arjuna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Baccalieri dodges the punch combination from Arjuna.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arjuna lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baccalieri will feel that in the morning. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baccalieri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arjuna - the referee stops the clock and Baccalieri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arjuna. Baccalieri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Baccalieri misses with a straight left. A little feinted left hand from Arjuna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Baccalieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Arjuna. Baccalieri missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Arjuna will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baccalieri throws a hook but Arjuna blocks it. Sloppy strikes from Arjuna. Those never looked like landing. Baccalieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away. Arjuna misses with a combination
and Baccalieri counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Arjuna has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Arjuna throws a body punch but Baccalieri moves out of range. Baccalieri throws a hook but Arjuna avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna scores with a hook to the body. Baccalieri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Baccalieri loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch. Baccalieri throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. Baccalieri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arjuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Baccalieri. Baccalieri misses with a body shot.
Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Arjuna wants to clinch and Baccalieri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Rama Arjuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baccalieri. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arjuna.
Baccalieri misses with an uppercut. Arjuna is looking to counter with a body kick. Arjuna slips a jab from Baccalieri. Arjuna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Baccalieri takes one on the button. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Baccalieri might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Arjuna has got the better of the exchanges. Arjuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Arjuna misses with a wild body shot. A countering left hand to the body from Baccalieri misses. Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Arjuna lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Baccalieri dodges the punch combination from Arjuna.
Rama Arjuna is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# Arjuna tries to clinch but Baccalieri is having none of it. Baccalieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arjuna misses with a kick to the body.
Baccalieri scores with a decent looking hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arjuna tries to land a leg kick but Baccalieri saw it coming and moves away.
Baccalieri lands the left hand. Arjuna throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Baccalieri throws out a counter right but Arjuna avoids it with no problem. Baccalieri looks to land a left hand but Arjuna moved out of range nicely. Arjuna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Arjuna misses with a hook to the body
and Baccalieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Arjuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arjuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baccalieri can do to turn this around?#CL# Arjuna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Baccalieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Arjuna scores with a hook to the body. A short right from Baccalieri. #T3# Arjuna misses with a body punch.
Baccalieri has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arjuna. Arjuna lands an uppercut. Arjuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baccalieri misses with a short punch on the inside. Arjuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baccalieri's elbow. Arjuna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arjuna lands a left hand.
#BC# Arjuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arjuna lands with a slapping head kick. Nice defenses there by Arjuna. It looked like Arjuna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Baccalieri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arjuna. Arjuna throws a head kick that misses. Baccalieri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Arjuna throws the kick towards the body but Baccalieri avoids it. Arjuna fails in his attempt to clinch. Baccalieri keeps the fight on the outside. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Arjuna scores with a body shot.
#T4# Baccalieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily. Baccalieri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna. A punch combination from Baccalieri misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arjuna scores with a kick to the midsection. Baccalieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baccalieri takes a swing at Arjuna's ribcage but misses. Arjuna moves to clinch but Baccalieri breaks away and Baccalieri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Arjuna scoring well with a low kick there.
Arjuna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Baccalieri throws a right hand that Arjuna ducks under and follows up with a left that Arjuna also avoids with ease. Baccalieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it. Baccalieri misses with an uppercut. Arjuna saw that one coming. A looping hook to the body misses from Baccalieri. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Arjuna tries to clinch there but Baccalieri circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Baccalieri will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Arjuna lands with a right hand. Arjuna tries to clinch but Baccalieri moves out of range. Baccalieri loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch. Arjuna tries to clinch up letting Baccalieri counter with a right hand. Arjuna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baccalieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arjuna is looking to clinch. Baccalieri lands with a nice combination. Arjuna backs away looking to recover. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baccalieri misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely. Baccalieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Arjuna throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Arjuna slips a straight right by Baccalieri. Baccalieri connects with a single shot there.#T1# Baccalieri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baccalieri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arjuna tries to bum rush Baccalieri with a series of wild strikes but Baccalieri uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Despite the aggression on Baccalieri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Arjuna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Decent striking displayed by Arjuna there. A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Baccalieri does a little dance to reset his feet. Arjuna moves into range and connects with a jab. Baccalieri loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch. Baccalieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Arjuna throws a hook to the side of Baccalieri's head but Baccalieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Baccalieri throws a hook but Arjuna blocks it. A shot to the liver by Arjuna. Beautiful body shot. Arjuna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arjuna. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baccalieri jabs Arjuna to the body, keeping him at a distance. Baccalieri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2# Baccalieri darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Arjuna wants to clinch up but Baccalieri keeps it at a distance. Baccalieri misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Arjuna misses the target. A telegraphed right hand from Baccalieri misses the target. Arjuna throws a body shot but no joy. Baccalieri now looks to counter with a shot at the body. A telegraphed right hand from Baccalieri misses the target. #CL# Arjuna clinches with his opponent.
Baccalieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arjuna. Arjuna lands a body punch in the clinch. Baccalieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Arjuna scores with an uppercut up the middle. Arjuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baccalieri misses with a short punch on the inside. Arjuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3##BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arjuna, as that shot connected.
Baccalieri throws a body shot but no joy. Baccalieri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baccalieri. A decent looking cross lands there for Baccalieri. Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baccalieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arjuna tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Baccalieri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Baccalieri throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Arjuna throws a right and a left that Baccalieri avoids nicely. #CL# Arjuna darts in and clinches Baccalieri up against the cage. Arjuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4# Baccalieri misses with a short punch on the inside. Baccalieri misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baccalieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Baccalieri misses with a hook from the clinch. Baccalieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baccalieri misses with a short punch on the inside. Baccalieri misses with some punches.
Baccalieri working aggressively here.
Rama Arjuna has scored more points in the clinch so far. Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses. Arjuna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arjuna misses with a body punch.
Baccalieri working aggressively here.
Baccalieri blocks a body shot from Arjuna. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arjuna. Arjuna blocking some punches.
Baccalieri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Arjuna lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bobby Baccalieri. I think Baccalieri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
PL MMA 17 Arjuna vs McDonald
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1# McDonald connects with a body shot.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Arjuna enables McDonald to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arjuna manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. McDonald being controlled here momentarily. Arjuna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Arjuna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Arjuna trying to control the position here. McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna managing to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# McDonald with a nice head shot there. McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Arjuna is pulling down on McDonald 's head to control his posture. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McDonald working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. McDonald scoring with some ground and pound. Arjuna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Arjuna is trying to keep McDonald in close.
Arjuna controlling the position. McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. McDonald lands a couple of digs. Arjuna controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself. McDonald being controlled here momentarily. McDonald looking to pass the guard. McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2# McDonald lands a couple of elbows. McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. McDonald chips away with some ground and pound. McDonald wants to pass the guard but Arjuna is keeping the position. Arjuna trying to control the position.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Arjuna is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up. McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arjuna looking to control.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard. McDonald is in close to Arjuna's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2# Arjuna is rocked! McDonald postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES# Arjuna manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
#T3# Arjuna throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald . That's going to slow Arjuna down. McDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. McDonald tests Arjuna's chin there with a solid looking shot. McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Arjuna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. McDonald lands a nice looking body kick. Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range. We've been told by Arjuna's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Arjuna lands a right hook to the body.
Arjuna tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. McDonald will be more careful next time no doubt. McDonald jabs at Arjuna's body. Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arjuna crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonald - the referee stops the clock and Arjuna gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonald . Arjuna manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Arjuna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Arjuna scores with a shot to the body.
Arjuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald . Arjuna is looking to wear down McDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4# McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Arjuna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald . #CL2# McDonald clinches with his opponent.
McDonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arjuna pulls him back up using the underhooks. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald . McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. McDonald blocks a body shot from Arjuna. McDonald lands with a light punch inside. Arjuna blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
Arjuna is looking to control McDonald 's arms but McDonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arjuna has his back to the cage. #BC2# McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McDonald lands the left hand. McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. McDonald staying out of range there. McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus McDonald dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Arjuna lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonald , right into the meat.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Arjuna throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range. McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arjuna.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald ! But no joy. Arjuna avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald tries to clinch but Arjuna moves out of range. A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target. Arjuna throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arjuna but Arjuna pushes him off and we're back to square one. Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McDonald fails to land the takedown. McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arjuna throws a series of strikes that have McDonald backpedaling.
Arjuna lands a high kick!
#T1# A clash of legs there as Arjuna blocks the low kick. A left and a right from Arjuna both land. Nice combination. Arjuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Arjuna. Arjuna tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center. McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald staying out of range there. Donk. McDonald catches Arjuna right on the button with a cross. A solid body kick from McDonald . Arjuna throws a low kick but McDonald moves out of range easily. A kick lands to the mid section there for McDonald . Arjuna drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Arjuna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Arjuna is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Arjuna avoids it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Arjuna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald . McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2# McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arjuna in his tracks. Danga de danga de dang - Arjuna scores with a four punch combination! McDonald throws a body kick that misses. Arjuna stuffs the takedown attempt from McDonald . McDonald gets slowly back to his feet. Arjuna keeps the fight on the outside. McDonald missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A head kick misses from Arjuna. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arjuna. Cletus McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup. Arjuna lands with a kick to the ribs.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Arjuna misses the shot to the body. McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arjuna.
Arjuna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3##TD2# McDonald dives in and scores a takedown into Arjuna's guard.#ES# Arjuna has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McDonald has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle. McDonald blocks a body shot from Arjuna. McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Arjuna scores with a shot to the side of McDonald 's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arjuna's elbow. Arjuna blocking some punches.
McDonald lands an uppercut. McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage. McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage. McDonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arjuna pulls his leg out and moves away.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Arjuna.#T4# McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing. A head kick misses from McDonald . Arjuna looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Arjuna misses the shot to the body. Arjuna swings away with a leg kick that misses. McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. McDonald goes for a double leg but Arjuna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arjuna continues to drive forward. Nice body kick from McDonald . Arjuna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Arjuna misses the shot to the body. Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald . McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Arjuna's head back.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arjuna misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back. McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Arjuna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. 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 Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# McDonald wants to clinch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Arjuna. A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# McDonald takes the fight into the clinch. McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Arjuna has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Arjuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Arjuna slips under a jab from McDonald . Arjuna throws a leg kick which misses McDonald 's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it. McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Arjuna.#T1# McDonald throws a body shot but no joy. McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily. Arjuna lands a lovely overhand right. Arjuna loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch. McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch. Arjuna lands with a shot to the body. Arjuna throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range. Arjuna pushes McDonald away with a front kick. McDonald misses the body punch and Arjuna counters with a nice body kick. McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna blocks a jab. McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Arjuna moves away from the strike by McDonald . Arjuna misses with a straight left. McDonald jabs at Arjuna's body. McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Arjuna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Arjuna moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arjuna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. McDonald throws out a counter right but Arjuna avoids it with no problem. Arjuna throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease. Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range. Arjuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arjuna misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arjuna thinking. Arjuna throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease. McDonald wants to counter the offense by Arjuna and move into the clinch position. McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily. McDonald looks to land a left hand but Arjuna moved out of range nicely. McDonald lands with a good body shot. No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# McDonald instigates a clinch. McDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. McDonald lands a right hand. Arjuna blocks an uppercut.
Arjuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# McDonald tries to break free but Arjuna pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# McDonald has picked Arjuna up - he's going for a ride! McDonald dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Arjuna's head. McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Arjuna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though. McDonald stops Arjuna from getting back to his feet.
Arjuna is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots. McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Arjuna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald 's back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Arjuna tries to get the hooks in deep but McDonald pushed the leg off. Arjuna controlling from the back. McDonald breaks Arjuna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arjuna pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position. McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Arjuna's brow. #T4# Arjuna working a defensive guard here.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Arjuna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. McDonald lands a couple of decent looking shots. Arjuna has his hands on McDonald 's head, controlling the position. Arjuna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Arjuna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Cletus McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far. Arjuna pulls McDonald in to control the position. McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Arjuna wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it. McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Arjuna has control of McDonald 's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Cletus McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think McDonald 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald ! An out of breath Cletus McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC Grande vs Jernit 3
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1# Arjuna thows a left - swing and a miss! Army's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arjuna connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Army scrambles back to his feet. Army throws a nice looking combination but Arjuna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Arjuna connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Army throws a leg kick which misses Arjuna's front leg but catches the back leg as Arjuna tries to avoid it. Arjuna goes for a high kick. It partially lands. A big left from Army misses. Arjuna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Army doesn't seem bothered though. Good leg kick by Arjuna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Army tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Arjuna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Army misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A left and a right from Arjuna both land. Nice combination. Arjuna lands a slapping body shot.
Army on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Army throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it. Army throws a head kick that misses. Some wild striking there from Arjuna.
#T1# Arjuna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arjuna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arjuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Arjuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Army manages to avoid it. Arjuna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Army throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily. Army keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Army avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A slow jab from Army misses its intended target. Arjuna moves out of range as Army strikes. Some wild striking there from Arjuna.
Army looks like he wants to counter punch here. Army swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Army fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arjuna checks it well. Arjuna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Arjuna misses with a low kick.#T2# Arjuna misses with a hook to the body
and Army counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Arjuna throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arjuna throws a jab but it's blocked by Army. Arjuna throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arjuna, right into the meat.
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Army.
Army connects with a crisp jab. Arjuna moves in looking to clinch but Army pushes him off. Arjuna throws the kick towards the body but Army avoids it. Army throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Army misses the shot to the body. As Army looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Army just gets out of the way. A looping hook to the body misses from Army. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. A chopping leg kick lands by Arjuna. Arjuna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Army. Army circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Army blocks a low kick nicely. Army lands with a straight right. Arjuna didn't see that one coming. Army misses with a looping right.#T3# A head kick misses from Army. Nice defenses there by Arjuna. Army ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Army moves out of range as Arjuna throws a body kick.
Army lands a lovely overhand right. Army throws a nice looking combination but Arjuna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Army looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arjuna tries to clinch up. Arjuna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Army. It looks like Arjuna has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Army avoids a kick to the body.
Army cracks Arjuna with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Arjuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Arjuna is looking to land body kicks. It seemed like Army was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Arjuna lands a right hook to the body.
Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Army. Arjuna is looking to counter with a body kick. Nice shot lands for Arjuna. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arjuna lands a leg kick that knocks Army off balance momentarily.#T4# Arjuna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Army misses with a wild body shot. Army tries a head kick but it misses.
Army swinging wildly here.
Arjuna swings away with a leg kick that misses. Arjuna is looking to clinch but Army is avoiding it.
Arjuna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Army moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Arjuna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arjuna slips under a jab. Arjuna is looking for a counter combo. Army throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It appears Arjuna was looking to counter with a kick there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arjuna misses the shot to the body. Army lands with a right hand. Army lands with a shot to the body. Arjuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Arjuna connects with the punch. Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Army throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Arjuna misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Army on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Army throws a head kick but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna half committed to a counter leg kick. Arjuna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arjuna throws the kick towards the body but Army avoids it. Arjuna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army.
Army fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Army does a little dance to reset his feet. Arjuna throws a body kick that misses. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Army might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Arjuna has got the better of the exchanges. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna misses with the combination.
Army throws a series of punches but Arjuna avoids them all with ease. Arjuna lets loose with a powerful body kick. Army will feel that in the morning. Arjuna misses with a looping right.#T1# Army throws a hook but Arjuna blocks it. Arjuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Army can do to turn this around? Arjuna swinging wildly here.
Army looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Army avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Army moves out of range of the body kick from Arjuna.
#CL# Arjuna forces Army back against the cage and clinches. Arjuna misses with a body punch.
Army tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
#BC# Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Army throws the kick towards the body but Arjuna avoids it. Army slips a jab and a cross from Arjuna.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Army. Arjuna throws a wild body kick that Army sees coming a mile off. As Arjuna backs off Army throws a huge counter combo but Arjuna manages to avoid it all. Army moves out of range as Arjuna throws a body kick.
Army misses the shot to the body. #T2# Army misses with a body kick. Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Army. Army tries a head kick but it misses.
Army lands a glancing blow to the side of Arjuna's head.#CL# Arjuna has closed the distance and engaged Army in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arjuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Army tries to break free but Arjuna pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Army breaks from the clinch.
Arjuna has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Army misses with the combination.
Arjuna tries to bum rush Army with a series of wild strikes but Army uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Army looks like he wants to counter punch here. Arjuna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Army.
Army throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Army lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Army cracks Arjuna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Arjuna throws a body kick that misses. #T3# Army swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Arjuna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Army delivers a nice body kick. Nice uppercut lands for Army. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
Army fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rama Arjuna is winning the standup battle so far. Army catches Arjuna with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Army throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily. Arjuna lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Army drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Sloppy strikes from Army. Those never looked like landing. As Army looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Army just gets out of the way. Arjuna throws out a loose jab but Army uses good head movement to avoid it. Army dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arjuna. Army tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Army throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Arjuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Some wild striking there from Arjuna.
#T4# Army scores with a one two! Arjuna had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Arjuna moves in looking to clinch but Army pushes him off. Army misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL# Arjuna gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Army breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Army throws a push kick but Arjuna slaps the foot to one side. Arjuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Army was well out of range. Poor timing from Arjuna. Army pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Army scores with a push kick. Arjuna looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Army will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arjuna lands with a kick to the ribs.
Arjuna's corner calls for a 1-2. Arjuna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dick Army will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Arjuna attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Arjuna wants to clinch. Arjuna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Arjuna fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Arjuna moves into range and clinches up with Army. Arjuna scores with a nice hook to the head. Arjuna avoids the elbow strike from Army, against the cage.
Army wants to stall.
Army throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Army. Good body shot from Arjuna.
#BC# Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Arjuna avoids a kick to the body.
Arjuna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1# Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Army is just out of range. Army throws a counter combo. Arjuna slips under a jab. Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes. Arjuna is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Arjuna throws a series of punches but Army avoids them all with ease. Army ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away. Army blocks a jab. Army swats away the attempt to clinch by Arjuna. Arjuna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Arjuna fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Army, pushing him back against the cage. Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but Army avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Arjuna fails to land. Arjuna can't find room to land a body shot as Army controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Army.
Army lands an uppercut.#BC# Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Arjuna misses the shot to the body. #T2# Arjuna lands with a nice body kick. Arjuna takes a swing at Army's ribcage but misses. A nice side step and Army releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Army moves into range and connects with a jab. Arjuna misses the shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arjuna doesn't manage to clinch there - Army circles away.
Arjuna has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arjuna there as he acknowledges the shot. Army throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Arjuna feints a jab promting Army to slip. Arjuna then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Army slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL# Army gets tackled into the cage by Arjuna. Arjuna maintains the clinch. Arjuna lands with a right to the head. Army lands a left hand.
Army prevents a body shot from Arjuna. A nice right hand lands inside from Arjuna. Army lands an uppercut.#T3# Army working hard to break the clinch. Army lands with a short shot to the head. Army lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Arjuna lands on the inside with an uppercut. Arjuna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arjuna swings wildly with an uppercut but Army uses good head movement to avoid it. Arjuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Army doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Army is trying to break the clinch but Arjuna has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# Army breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Army looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Some wild striking there from Army.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Army crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arjuna - the referee stops the clock and Army gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arjuna. Army manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Army throws a head kick that misses and Arjuna counters with a nice body kick.
#T4# Arjuna throws a push kick but Army slaps the foot to one side. Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Army loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch.#CL# Arjuna has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arjuna misses with some punches.
Army wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Arjuna misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arjuna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Army backwards. #BC2# Army manages to break the clinch.
Army throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The fighters circling - Arjuna throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arjuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Army manages to avoid it. Arjuna fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Army is out of range. Arjuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Army was well out of range. Poor timing from Arjuna. A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Army does a little dance to reset his feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Army. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Rama Arjuna showed his dominance in that final round. Well Arjuna has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEC 689.5
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1# Murhaa misses with a combination
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa. Arjuna tries to clinch but Murhaa moves away and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Murhaa misses the shot to the body. Murhaa misses with a right hand and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Arjuna ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A slow jab from Arjuna misses its intended target. Good shot there by Murhaa. Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Arjuna misses. We've been told by Murhaa's head coaches at Mahogany Temple that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Arjuna moves away from the strike by Murhaa. Rama Arjuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna. Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna. Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Arjuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away. Murhaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. A swing and a miss from Murhaa. Despite the aggression on Arjuna's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1# Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range. Arjuna throws a right and a left that both miss. Murhaa misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2# Arjuna takes the fight into the clinch. Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa. Arjuna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Murhaa.
Arjuna tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Arjuna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arjuna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arjuna blocking some punches.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Arjuna.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Arjuna manages to avoid it.#T2# Arjuna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2# Arjuna rushes Murhaa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch. Murhaa tries to work over Arjuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Murhaa working aggressively here.
Arjuna lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Murhaa looking to slow down the pace here. Murhaa prevents a body shot from Arjuna. A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa. Arjuna pressing his opponent against the ropes. Arjuna tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Murhaa throws a head punch that misses. Arjuna scores with a nice hook to the head. Arjuna lands an uppercut. Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Arjuna stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Arjuna tries to land a body kick and Murhaa counters with a thumping low kick. No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arjuna throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa. The fighters circle momentarily. Murhaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Murhaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arjunas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick. Arjuna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Arjuna with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4# Murhaa thows a leg kick but Arjuna checks it and Arjuna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. Murhaa will be more careful next time no doubt. Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Arjuna moved out of range. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murhaa!
Arjuna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhaa swats him away and circles back towards the center. Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murhaa circles away quickly and effectively. Murhaa throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and checks it nicely. Murhaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murhaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Arjuna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.#CL2# Arjuna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arjuna blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Arjuna thuds his shin into the meat of Murhaa's side. Arjuna fails in his attempt to clinch. Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arjuna lands with a hook. Murhaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Arjuna throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Arjuna tries to clinch but Murhaa is having none of it. Arjuna thuds his shin into the meat of Murhaa's side. Murhaa staying out of range there. Arjuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Arjuna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Arjuna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Arjuna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arjuna counters with a nice body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa. A low kick from Murhaa misses and Arjuna counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1# Murhaa moves forwards but Arjuna connects with a nice, crisp jab. Rama Arjuna seems to be getting the better of the standup. Arjuna scores with a three punch combo!
Murhaa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arjuna. Murhaa throws a low kick but Arjuna moves out of range easily. Arjuna is looking for the big counter here. Murhaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Arjuna moves away from the strike by Murhaa. Arjuna misses with a shot to the body and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand. Arjuna has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A right-left combo lands from Arjuna. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Murhaa throws a leg kick but Arjuna moved away. Arjuna lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Murhaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arjuna checks it well. Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick. Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2# Arjuna scores with a head kick.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Murhaa. Arjuna shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murhaa eats them both and turns towards Arjuna to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Arjuna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arjuna. Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa. A shot to the liver by Arjuna. Beautiful body shot. Arjuna scores with a sloppy right hand. Murhaa should have avoided that one. Arjuna throws a big shot that misses. Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arjuna misses with a body kick. Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
Murhaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arjuna on the side of the head. Murhaa misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a left to the body. Arjuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3# Arjuna tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Murhaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Arjuna thows a body kick. Murhaa tries to catch it but that hurt him. Arjuna has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Murhaa throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily. Arjuna looks to throw a body kick and Murhaa counters with a good low kick that Arjuna was not able to check. Arjuna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murhaa. Arjuna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Arjuna cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Arjuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it. Murhaa misses with a straight left. A low kick from Arjuna is predictable there and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A low kick from Arjuna misses and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A swing and a miss from Murhaa.#T4# Arjuna throws a nice looking combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Murhaa jabs Arjuna to the body, keeping him at a distance. Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Murhaa misses with a hook. Murhaa misses with a hook. Murhaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A kick lands to the mid section there for Arjuna. Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Murhaa misses with a hook
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a straight right. Arjuna cracks the inside of Murhaa's front leg. The fighters circling - Arjuna throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Murhaa keeps the fight on the outside. Murhaa misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely. Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Arjuna's shoulder, as Arjuna tries to avoid the shot. Arjuna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A jab from Murhaa misses. Murhaa misses with a looping left. Arjuna thumps Murhaa with a low kick. Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it. Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murhaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Murhaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Arjuna's shoulder, as Arjuna tries to avoid the shot. Arjuna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Murhaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1# Arjuna tries to clinch but Murhaa moves out of range. #CL2# Arjuna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A head punch on the inside from Arjuna fails to land. #BC# Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Murhaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Arjuna misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming. Murhaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Arjuna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna. Arjuna lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Arjuna moved out of range nicely. Arjuna tries to land a front kick but Murhaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Arjuna misses with a combination
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Arjuna instigates a clinch. Rama Arjuna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Murhaa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Arjuna scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head. Rama Arjuna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Arjuna keeps control of Murhaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the ropes. Murhaa misses with some punches.
Arjuna blocking some punches.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa wants to break free but Arjuna has control.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Arjuna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murhaa or not. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murhaa as Arjuna tries to tie him up. Arjuna misses with a body punch.
Arjuna lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC# Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Murhaa misses with a right hand and Arjuna counters with a left to the body. Arjuna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Arjuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murhaa throws a hook but Arjuna avoids it easily.#T4# Arjuna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murhaa. Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Arjuna moved out of range. A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Phol Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arjuna lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna misses with the combination.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Murhaa scores with a decent looking hook. Arjuna throws a chopping leg kick but Murhaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Murhaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arjuna's calf. Arjuna lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arjuna!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Rama Arjuna. Well Arjuna 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Arjuna! A relieved looking Rama Arjuna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEC 687.5
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1# Wright connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wright takes a swing at Arjuna's ribcage but misses. Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wright thows a left - swing and a miss! Wright lands a body shot.
Wright scores with a jab. Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Wright is looking to chop away at Arjuna's legs. Arjuna slips under a jab from Wright. Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Wright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna checks a leg kick. Wright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wright lands a jab to the head.
#T1# Arjuna chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wright can pounce on him.
Wright 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.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick. Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright. And Arjuna responds with a good body kick, but Wright manages to step out the way in time. Wright throws a hook but Arjuna blocks it. Arjuna blocks a head kick by Wright.
Arjuna is looking for the big counter here. A punch combination from Wright misses. Wright lands a jab-cross combination. Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Wright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arjuna.#T2# Wright misses the jab. Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy. Wright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Wright swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Wright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Arjuna takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arjuna moves forwards but Wright connects with a nice, crisp jab. Arjuna takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Wright digs a good hook to Arjuna's body.
Wright throws a front kick aimed at Arjuna's knee but Arjuna avoids it well. Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Wright is wise to it. Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing. Wright scores with a jab to the jaw. Wright is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3# Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wright darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Wright misses the body punch #KD2# and Arjuna counters with a crisp one two that drops Wright! Arjuna thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wright to his feet! Wright is in big trouble!#ROC2# Wright is rocked! Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Wright badly! Arjuna follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Wright out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Arjuna finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rama Arjuna! An out of breath Rama Arjuna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC MNR
Date: Nov 18, 2019 |
#R1# Reilly thuds a left hand into Arjuna's body.#CL# Reilly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Reilly blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Arjuna's face as he tries to break the clinch. Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Arjuna.
#BC2# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arjuna has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reilly is landing a low percentage of strikes. Reilly throws a leg kick #KD2# and Arjuna counters with a crisp one two that drops Reilly! Arjuna thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Reilly to his feet! Reilly is in big trouble!#ROC2# Reilly is rocked! Reilly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arjuna makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Reilly really felt that one! Oh Reilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Reilly is breathing heavily. Reilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Arjuna checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Reilly closes the distance but Arjuna moves to the side and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Reilly off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Arjuna follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Reilly was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna! Our winner, Rama Arjuna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEC 681
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1# Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Arjuna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Brophy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arjuna - that will leave a mark!
Arjuna throws a body kick that misses. Nice defenses there by Arjuna. Arjuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it. Brophy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Arjuna slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brophy slips under a jab from Arjuna. Arjuna slips a jab from Brophy. Arjuna is looking for a counter combo. Arjuna thumps Brophy with a low kick. Arjuna throws a nice looking combination but Brophy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Brophy only half commits to the counter leg kick. Brophy avoids the head kick by Arjuna.
#T1# A combination from Arjuna does no damage. Some bone on bone action there as Arjuna checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Arjuna throws a body shot but no joy. As Arjuna backs off Brophy throws a huge counter combo but Arjuna manages to avoid it all. Brophy misses with a straight left. Arjuna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brophy counters with an inside leg kick. Brophy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arjuna throws a right and a left that Brophy avoids nicely. Arjuna with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brophy to score with a decent uppercut.#CL# Arjuna clinches. Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage. #BC2# Brophy breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Arjuna misses. Arjuna connects with an inside leg kick.#T2# Arjuna moves in looking to clinch but Brophy pushes him off. A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet. Brophy throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Arjuna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Arjuna misses with a combination
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brophy misses with a body shot.
Brophy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL# Arjuna instigates a clinch. Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch. Arjuna stalling in the clinch but Brophy improves position. Knees in the clinch landing for Brophy.
Arjuna is breathing heavily. Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy lands a left hand.
Arjuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Brophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brophy working some nice short punches in the clinch. Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy lands a damaging elbow. A quick uppercut on the inside from Brophy. Arjuna misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brophy. Brophy scores with a hook to the body. Arjuna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Brophy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arjuna's defenses. #BC2# Brophy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range. Brophy scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brophy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Arjuna really felt that one! Brophy lands the left hand. Brophy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2# Arjuna is rocked! Rama Arjuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No joy there for Brophy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Brophy looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Brophy just gets out of the way. Brophy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arjuna checks it well. Arjuna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brophy cracks Arjuna with a left hook right on the temple and Arjuna goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Brophy lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Arjuna is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Brophy! A victorious John Brophy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CEC 674
Date: Sep 08, 2019 |
#R1# Arjuna slips a jab from Cooke. A clash of legs there as Arjuna blocks the low kick. Arjuna replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cooke blocks it well. Cooke scores with a body shot.
Arjuna checks a low kick from Cooke. Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke. It seemed like Arjuna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cooke lands a slapping body shot.
Cooke misses with a body kick. Arjuna is looking for the big counter here. Cooke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arjuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Cooke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arjuna doesn't seem bothered though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cooke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily. Despite the aggression on Arjuna's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Arjuna takes a body punch but keeps moving. Cooke feints and then cracks Arjuna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arjuna down. #T1# Arjuna on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Good leg kick by Cooke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Arjuna sees coming a mile off. Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. An inside leg kick lands from Cooke. Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy. Cooke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Arjuna takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A swing and a miss from Cooke. Arjuna staying out of range there. Cooke lands a nice hook to Arjuna's body. Arjuna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2# Cooke throws out a leg kick but Arjuna moves out of range and Cooke only half commits. Arjuna follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. A solid body kick from Cooke. Cooke jabs Arjuna right on the nose. Arjuna blinks but takes it well. Arjuna blocks a leg kick. Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. 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! Cooke pushes Arjuna away with a front kick. Cooke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cooke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arjuna. That did some damage! Arjuna has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Cooke throws a body shot but no joy. Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. A kick lands to the mid section there for Cooke. Cooke throws a quick inside leg kick. Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooke. Arjuna follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away.#T3# Cooke lands a nice shot to the body.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cooke throws a good cross that connects.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cooke, right into the meat.
Arjuna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Arjuna chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him.
Cooke throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2# and Arjuna counters with a crisp one two that drops Cooke! Arjuna thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cooke to his feet! Cooke is in big trouble! Cooke misses with a head kick.
Arjuna feints a counter leg kick. Cooke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good exchange - Cooke coming out on top. Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cooke.#T4# Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cooke scores with a nice head shot. Arjuna takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cooke misses the body punch and Arjuna counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Arjuna chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him.
Cooke feints and then cracks Arjuna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arjuna down. Arjuna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cooke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range. Cooke throws a head kick that misses. Arjuna throws a counter combo. Cooke tries to score with a low kick but Arjuna moves his leg out of the way. A nice side step and Arjuna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Arjuna checks a leg kick. Arjuna flicks out a counter leg kick but Cooke steps away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooke dominated that round. That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Cooke backs off Arjuna throws a huge counter combo but Cooke manages to avoid it all. Arjuna on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cooke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Arjuna will feel that in the morning. Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arjuna can do to turn this around? Cooke misses with a body shot.
Arjuna looks like he wants to counter punch here. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Arjuna might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cooke has got the better of the exchanges. Arjuna checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Arjuna takes a kick to the side of the head. Cooke is looking to chop away at Arjuna's legs. Arjuna feints a counter leg kick. Arjuna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cooke is looking to wear down Arjuna with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice jab there from Cooke. Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily. Cooke lands a leg kick that knocks Arjuna off balance momentarily. Cooke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arjuna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1# Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick. Arjuna flicks out a counter leg kick but Cooke steps away. Cooke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cooke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arjuna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Despite the aggression on Arjuna's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Cooke swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Cooke misses with a body kick. Arjuna looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arjuna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Cooke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Cooke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Arjuna avoids a low kick by using good footwork. And Arjuna responds with a good body kick, but Cooke manages to step out the way in time. A chopping leg kick lands by Cooke. #T2# Cooke connects with a body shot. Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cooke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Arjuna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cooke cracks the inside of Arjuna's front leg. Cooke scores with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cooke - that will leave a mark!
Cooke throws a nice inside leg kick. Cooke misses the shot to the body. Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Cooke misses with a shot to the body and Arjuna counters with a left and a right that stings Cooke. Cooke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3# Cooke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arjuna has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cooke. Cooke misses with a head kick.
Arjuna moves out of range as Cooke throws a body kick.
Cooke lands with an uppercut that bounces Arjuna off the cage and back into range. Arjuna avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arjuna slips a jab from Cooke. Cooke scores with a sloppy right hand. Arjuna should have avoided that one. A thudding body kick lands there by Cooke!
A good leg kick by Cooke. Cooke lands with a nice body punch. #T4# Cooke misses with a low kick. A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Arjuna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Arjuna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke. Cooke throws a nice inside leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Cooke is wise to it. Cooke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arjuna is able to avoid easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cooke throws a lazy head kick and Arjuna counters with a thumping low kick. Arjuna takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna throws a counter combo. Cooke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arjuna. Cooke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arjuna is able to avoid easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooke dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Cooke connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Jab from Cooke. Cooke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Arjuna has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cooke. Cooke misses the shot to the body. #CL# Cooke has closed the distance and engaged Arjuna in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Arjuna takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Cooke tries to break the clinch but Arjuna is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna presses Cooke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Arjuna lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Arjuna tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cooke can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Arjuna scores with a hook to the body.#T1# Arjuna lands with a left to the head. Cooke tries to work over Arjuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but Cooke avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage. Arjuna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Arjuna blocks a body shot from Cooke. Arjuna swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it. Cooke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke throws a punch but it's blocked by Arjuna. Arjuna lands a right hand. Arjuna lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cooke tries to work over Arjuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arjuna has a couple of punches blocked by Cooke.
Cooke tries to break free but Arjuna pushes him back against the cage. Arjuna dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Arjuna displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cooke up against the cage. Cooke misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# A nice right hand lands inside from Arjuna. Arjuna tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cooke works on Arjuna's body with a couple of short punches. Arjuna swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it. Cooke works on Arjuna's body with a couple of short punches. Arjuna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Cooke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head kick misses from Cooke. Arjuna thinks about the counter body kick. Cooke misses with a head kick.
Cooke looks to throw the jab but Arjuna is out of range. It seemed like Arjuna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cooke connects with a solid leg kick. #T3# Cooke scores with a jab to the jaw. Cooke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arjuna's sensitive parts. Cooke falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Arjuna to counter with a crisp jab. Cooke misses the shot to the body. Arjuna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Cooke misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooke misses with a looping right. Arjuna throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem. A lazy left from Cooke finds it's target. Arjuna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Cooke misses with a wild body shot. Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Matt Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Cooke misses with a straight right. Arjuna looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cooke digs a good hook to Arjuna's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cooke, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. A shot to the liver by Cooke. Beautiful body shot. Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cooke misses with a leg kick. A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Arjuna avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Cooke throws a head kick but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna shapes to counter with a head kick. Cooke lands a head kick!
Cooke lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Matt Cooke showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Cooke! Matt Cooke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
CEC 670
Date: Aug 11, 2019 |
#R1# A head kick by Stefan misses and Arjuna counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Arjuna seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Stefan jabs Arjuna to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nice body punch from Stefan. Arjuna slips a jab and a cross from Stefan.
Arjuna slips under a jab from Stefan. Stefan connects with a single shot there. Stefan scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stefan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arjuna counters with a three punch combo that has Stefan backing up. Stefan nods at Arjuna to acknowledge the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefan. It appears Arjuna was looking to counter with a kick there. Stefan works over Arjuna's head and body with a nice combination. Stefan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arjuna circles away quickly and effectively. Arjuna seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1# Stefan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stefan thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like Arjuna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Stefan lands an overhand right. Stefan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily. Arjuna is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Arjuna walks into a stiff left hand from Stefan. Stefan misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stefan. That kick from Stefan tenderised Arjuna's leg. Arjuna is trying to keep his angry face on. Stefan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Arjuna checks a low kick from Stefan.#T2# Stefan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Stefan has knocked Arjuna down with a huge combo! Stefan steps away and waves a wobbly Arjuna back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Arjuna is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! No joy there for Stefan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arjuna takes a shot right to the bread basket. A looping hook to the body misses from Stefan. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Arjuna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Stefan looks to score with a jab to the body but Arjuna is just out of range. Stefan sizes up Arjuna with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Stefan throws a hook but Arjuna avoids it easily. Arjuna half committed to a counter leg kick. Stefan throws a head kick that misses. Stefan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromArjuna. Stefan throws a big shot that misses.#T3# Stefan swings widly with a right hand
and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2# Stefan lands a left and a right that send Arjuna crashing to the mat, dazed. Stefan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Oh Arjuna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Stefan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Arjuna seems to have got his legs back now. Stefan throws a combination that misses and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stefan throws a right and a left that both miss. Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD2# Stefan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Arjuna sprawling to the canvas! Arjuna rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stefan finish him?!
Stefan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stefan walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Arjuna drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Stefan swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Arjuna's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Stefan! Hector Stefan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEC 4TH OF JULY 2
Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1# Arjuna thows a left - swing and a miss! Arjuna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nessy.#CL# Arjuna gets in close and instigates a clinch. Nessy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nessy throws a head punch that misses. Arjuna scores with an uppercut up the middle. Arjuna tries to work over Nessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arjuna pushes Nessy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arjuna. Arjuna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Arjuna misses with a short punch on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Arjuna. Nessy lands with a right to the head. Nessy is leaning against Arjuna and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Arjuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arjuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nessy's elbow. Arjuna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nessy or not. Arjuna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nessy backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nessy blocking some punches.
Nessy lands with a left to the head. #T1# Nessy misses with a body punch.
Arjuna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arjuna has a couple of punches blocked by Nessy.
Arjuna swings wildly with an uppercut but Nessy uses good head movement to avoid it. Still in the clinch, Nessy scores with a nice short uppercut. Nessy misses with a short punch on the inside. Arjuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nessy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arjuna can't find room to land a body shot as Nessy controls the action.
Nessy misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna prevents a body shot from Nessy. Nessy blocks a body shot from Arjuna. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nessy. Nessy slows down the pace here.
A short right from Arjuna. Arjuna has a couple of punches blocked by Nessy.
Arjuna can't find room to land a body shot as Nessy controls the action.
Nessy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arjuna pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2# Nessy is working for takedown but Arjuna is calmly controlling the position for now. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hen Nessy. Arjuna has a couple of punches blocked by Nessy.
Nessy misses with a hook from the clinch. Arjuna gets through Nessy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Arjuna lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna is pressed up against the cage. Nessy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arjuna down to the mat. Arjuna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Arjuna slips a jab and a cross from Nessy.
Nessy looks to land a combination but Arjuna avoids it well. Good leg kick by Arjuna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arjuna, right into the meat.
Arjuna cracks the inside of Nessy's front leg. Arjuna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Arjuna throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Both fighters circling a little - Arjuna finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Nessy looks winded! Nessy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arjuna. Nessy misses with a body shot
and Arjuna makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3# Arjuna cracks Nessy with an open hand slap.#CL# Arjuna closes the distance and clinches. Arjuna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but Nessy avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage. Arjuna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arjuna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Arjuna thuds his right hand into Nessy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. We've been told by Arjuna's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Arjuna clobbers Nessy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Arjuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nessy throws a body shot but no joy. Nessy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nice straight punches there by Arjuna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arjuna. Arjuna lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T4# Nessy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nessy takes one to the chin there.#ROC# Nessy is rocked! Arjuna throws a wild body kick that Nessy sees coming a mile off. And Nessy tries to counter it with a takedown but Arjuna pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL# Arjuna moves into the clinch. Arjuna misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Arjuna scores with a nice short uppercut. Arjuna misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arjuna. Nessy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arjuna. Arjuna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Nessy scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A shot in the inside from Arjuna. Arjuna blocks the elbow strike.
Arjuna works on Nessy's body with a couple of short punches. Arjuna misses with a short punch on the inside. Arjuna 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.
Rama Arjuna dominated that round. That's time! Arjuna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Arjuna instigates a clinch. #BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Arjuna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Arjuna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nessy. Arjuna throws a shot to the body.
Nessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Arjuna is just out of range. Nessy throws a jab but it's blocked by Arjuna. Arjuna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Nessy misses with a straight left. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Hen Nessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna lands with a hook. Nessy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arjuna lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nessy doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD# and Arjuna counters with a crisp one two that drops Nessy! Arjuna thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nessy to his feet! Nessy is in big trouble! Nessy is still on wobbly legs! Can Arjuna finish him? Nessy is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nessy lands a slapping body shot.
Arjuna is looking to slow Nessy down with leg kicks. #T1# Arjuna lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nessy takes a step back to recover. Nessy seems to have recovered his senses. Arjuna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nessy.
#KD# Arjuna lands a left and a right that send Nessy crashing to the mat, dazed. Arjuna thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Nessy throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it. Arjuna appears to be looking for a big counter. The fighters circle, before Arjuna throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Nessy's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Arjuna lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEC 662
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1# Murhaa works over Arjuna's head and body with a nice combination. Murhaa misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely. Arjuna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well. Murhaa slips under a jab from Arjuna. Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Arjuna is just out of range. Murhaa tries to work over Arjuna's front leg with a kick but Arjuna checks it. Arjuna lands a leg kick that knocks Murhaa off balance momentarily. Murhaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Arjuna swinging wildly here.
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Arjuna misses with a double jab
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand. Murhaa connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2# Arjuna is rocked! Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing. Pauke Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa. Arjuna misses with a body shot.
Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Arjuna stalks Murhaa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murhaa's face. Murhaa staggers backwards, shaken. Murhaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arjuna. Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Arjuna's belly button to the back. Murhaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arjuna throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it. Murhaa throws out a counter right but Arjuna avoids it with no problem. Murhaa slips a jab and a cross from Arjuna.
Arjuna loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch. Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Arjuna is just out of range. Arjuna wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Murhaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Arjuna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arjuna displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murhaa!
Murhaa keeps the fight on the outside.#T2# Arjuna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arjuna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murhaa's hands. Arjuna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well. Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arjuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick from Arjuna.
Arjuna checks the leg kick. Murhaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arjuna. Arjuna throws the kick towards the body but Murhaa avoids it. Murhaa moves into range and connects with a jab. Arjuna looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely. Arjuna thuds his shin into the meat of Murhaa's side. Arjuna has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murhaa. Nice defenses there by Arjuna. Arjuna tries to clinch but Murhaa is having none of it. It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Arjuna tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3# Murhaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arjuna on the side of the head. Murhaa misses with a straight left. Murhaa is looking to score with low kicks. Murhaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arjuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa. Murhaa throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily. Murhaa scores with a jab. Murhaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Murhaa misses with a straight right. Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked and Arjuna counters with a two punch combo. Sloppy strikes from Arjuna. Those never looked like landing. Murhaa tries to counter with a clinch but Arjuna shakes him off and moves away. Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa. Arjuna is looking to counter the offense by Murhaa and move into the clinch. Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4# Arjuna cracks Murhaa with an open hand slap. Arjuna jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT# It looks like Pauke Murhaa has been cut.#CL# Arjuna clinches up with Murhaa and pushes him back against the cage. Arjuna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Arjuna slips a straight right by Murhaa. Murhaa misses with a body kick. Murhaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Arjuna blocks the body kick.
Arjuna throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Murhaa misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely. Arjuna is looking for a counter combo. Arjuna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well. Murhaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arjuna circles away quickly and effectively. Murhaa misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pauke Murhaa will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Pauke Murhaa's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Arjuna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Arjuna misses with a series of wild punches.
Arjuna swinging wildly here.
Arjuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arjuna wants to clinch. Murhaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Arjuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Arjuna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1# Arjuna scores with a jab to the body. Murhaa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arjuna momentarily.
Murhaa misses with a body kick. Arjuna is looking to counter with a body kick. Arjuna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Murhaa throws out a counter right but Arjuna avoids it with no problem. Arjuna walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murhaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Arjuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nice defenses there by Arjuna. Murhaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murhaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Arjuna connects with an inside leg kick. Arjuna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Arjuna tries to clinch there but Murhaa circles away.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arjuna tried to counter with a leg kick but Murhaa avoided it. Arjuna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. 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! Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Arjuna moved out of range nicely. Arjuna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Murhaa avoids the body shot from Arjuna.
Arjuna misses with a body kick. Murhaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Arjuna checks a leg kick nicely. Murhaa works Arjuna's body with a nice hook. Arjuna is looking to slow Murhaa down with leg kicks. No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murhaa cracks the inside of Arjuna's front leg. Murhaa throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and moves out of range. Arjuna misses with a kick to the body.
Murhaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arjuna with a body shot. Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa misses with a low kick. Murhaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
#T3# Murhaa throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Arjuna counters with a one-two to the body. Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna. A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Arjuna half committed to a counter leg kick. Murhaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes. A punch combination from Arjuna misses. Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick. Murhaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murhaa misses with the body kick and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Murhaa misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Arjuna throws a head kick that misses. Murhaa misses with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Arjuna defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Arjuna works Murhaa's body with a nice hook. Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Arjuna lands a body shot.
Arjuna scores with a three punch combo!
Murhaa misses with a straight right. Murhaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Murhaa misses with a leg kick and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rama Arjuna is winning the standup battle so far. A jab from Murhaa misses. Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it. Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arjuna. Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arjuna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Arjuna 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.
Rama Arjuna dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Pauke Murhaa's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Murhaa lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Arjuna.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arjuna looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Arjuna saw that one coming. Arjuna checks a leg kick nicely. Murhaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Arjuna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murhaa. Murhaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arjuna tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa. Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick. Arjuna tried to counter with a leg kick but Murhaa avoided it. The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# Murhaa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Arjuna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Murhaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it. Arjuna displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Arjuna connects with a leg kick. Murhaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Arjuna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Arjuna slips a jab and a cross from Murhaa.
Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Left hook, right uppercut from Arjuna. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big left from Murhaa misses. Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away. Arjuna tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A nice leg kick lands there from Arjuna. Murhaa looks to land a body kick but Arjuna moved away. Murhaa keeps the fight on the outside.#T2# Arjuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Arjuna takes a kick to the side of the head. Murhaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arjuna's calf. Arjuna misses with a two punch combination.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Arjuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Arjuna avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Arjuna's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arjuna duly obliges. Murhaa thuds his shin into the meat of Arjuna's side. Murhaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Murhaa looks to land a combination but Arjuna avoids it well. Murhaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A big left from Murhaa misses. Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjuna throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3# Arjuna takes a body punch but keeps moving. Arjuna lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Arjuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Murhaa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Murhaa checks a leg kick. Murhaa throws a low kick but Arjuna moves out of range easily. Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away. Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Murhaa jabs Arjuna to the body, keeping him at a distance. A swing and a miss from Murhaa. Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Murhaa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A big left from Murhaa misses. Arjuna misses with a few strikes there.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body. #T4# Arjuna throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range. Arjuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arjuna misses the jab. Murhaa throws out a counter right but Arjuna avoids it with no problem. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa. Arjuna throws a nice looking combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Arjuna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A jab lands there for Murhaa. Arjuna throws a push kick but Murhaa slaps the foot to one side. Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick. Arjuna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murhaa momentarily.
Murhaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Murhaa connects with the punch. Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Arjuna slips a jab and a cross from Murhaa.
Arjuna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Pauke Murhaa. I think Murhaa 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pauke Murhaa! During a confident post fight interview, Pauke Murhaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEC 659
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1# Arjuna lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Nice defenses there by Kahn. Kahn takes one on the button. Rama Arjuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna misses with an uppercut. #CL2# Arjuna has managed to clinch.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kahn tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
Kahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arjuna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kahn backwards. Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Arjuna. Arjuna takes a shot to the head. Arjuna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Arjuna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Kahn misses. A nice leg kick lands there from Arjuna. Kahn throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Kahn looks to land a right hand but Arjuna moved out of range. Arjuna throws a counter combo. Arjuna moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kahn throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily. Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kahn. Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Arjuna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Arjuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn. Arjuna throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand. Kahn slips a straight right by Arjuna. Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Arjuna manages to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Arjuna.#T2# Arjuna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kahn's hands. A head kick misses from Arjuna. Arjuna is looking to clinch. Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Arjuna manages to avoid it. Arjuna looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range. Arjuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arjuna.
Arjuna with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3# Arjuna looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range. A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Arjuna misses with a straight right. An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target. Some bone on bone action there as Kahn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Arjuna 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.
Arjuna misses with the body kick and Kahn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A bone on bone clash there as Kahn blocks the leg kick.
Kahn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Arjuna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Arjuna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Arjuna jabs Kahn to the body, keeping him at a distance. No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kahn tried to counter with a leg kick but Arjuna avoided it.#T4# No joy there for Kahn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. Kahn will be more careful next time no doubt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch.#CL2# Kahn tries to keep at a distance but Arjuna has taken the fight into the clinch. Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kahn is leaning against Arjuna and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A head punch on the inside from Arjuna fails to land. #BC# Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Arjuna throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab. Arjuna cracks the inside of Kahn's front leg. Arjuna throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. It looked like Kahn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Arjuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Arjuna moves in looking to clinch but Kahn pushes him off. Arjuna misses with a jab to the body
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kahn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arjuna has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arjuna - that will leave a mark!
Rama Arjuna seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Arjuna moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Arjuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Arjuna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC# Kahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Arjuna defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand. Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1# Arjuna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Arjuna missing with a left hand there. Kahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kahn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Left hook, right uppercut from Arjuna. #CUT2# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Arjuna connects with a body shot that sends Kahn's belly button to the back.#CL2# Arjuna clinches up with Kahn and pushes him back against the cage. Kahn is trying to break the clinch but Arjuna has him pressed against the cage. Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage. Still in the clinch, Arjuna scores with a nice short uppercut. Arjuna misses with a body punch.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Arjuna blocking some punches.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arjuna's elbow. #BC# Kahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kahn is looking to slow Arjuna down with leg kicks. #T2# 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! Arjuna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arjuna. A head kick misses from Arjuna. Arjuna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Arjuna swinging wildly here.
It looked like Kahn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arjuna. Kahn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Arjuna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kahn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Arjuna manages to avoid it. Kahn keeps the fight on the outside. It looked like Kahn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arjuna.#CL2# Arjuna moves into the clinch.#T3# Arjuna keeps control of Kahn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. I was talking to Kahn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Arjuna lands a body shot. A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Still in the clinch, Arjuna scores with a nice short uppercut. Arjuna lands an uppercut. Arjuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards. Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Arjuna's head. #BC# Kahn breaks from the clinch.
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside. Nice uppercut lands for Kahn. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
Kahn misses the jab. Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kahn misses. Arjuna throws a push kick but Kahn slaps the foot to one side. #T4# Arjuna throws a series of punches but Kahn moves out of range. Arjuna tries to clinch up and Arjuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. 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 low kick from Arjuna is predictable there and Arjuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Arjuna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna shapes to counter with a head kick. Arjuna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahn. Arjuna punishes Kahn's body with a nice straight punch. Kahn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arjuna can pounce on him.
Arjuna lands a body shot.
Kahn moves out of range of the body kick. Arjuna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kahn checks it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away. Arjuna misses with a kick to the body.
Kahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1# Arjuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2# Arjuna drives through and clinches with Kahn against the cage.
#BC2# Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Arjuna throws a lazy uppercut
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut. Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arjuna throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it. Kahn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Arjuna throws a series of punches but Kahn moves out of range. Kahn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arjuna under the eye. Arjuna throws a nice outside leg kick. Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arjuna.#T2# Arjuna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arjuna. Arjuna throws a right and a left that Kahn avoids nicely. Arjuna throws a series of punches but Kahn moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Kahn gets tackled into the cage by Arjuna. Arjuna maintains the clinch. Arjuna throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kahn misses with some punches.
Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arjuna lands a body punch. Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kahn scores with a hook to the body. Arjuna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC# Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kahn misses with a straight right. Arjuna tries to counter with a clinch but Kahn shakes him off and moves away.#T3# Arjuna tries to clinch but Kahn is having none of it. A counter left hand to the body from Kahn misses its target. Arjuna takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arjuna.
Arjuna lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Arjuna tenderised Kahn's leg. Kahn is trying to keep his angry face on. Kahn misses with a straight right. Arjuna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kahn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Arjuna throws a right and a left that Kahn avoids nicely. Kahn throws a big shot that misses. Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4##KD# Kahn cracks Arjuna with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Arjuna looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kahn finish him?
#ROC# Arjuna is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arjuna will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arjuna is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him? Arjuna throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it. Arjuna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kahn counters with a right hand from hell and Arjuna is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Kahn! Solomon Kahn retains his light heavyweight title! Solomon Kahn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
CEC 655
Date: May 12, 2019 |
#R1# Blaster misses with a low kick. Blaster scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Blaster misses with a hook
and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand. Blaster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Blaster moves away from the strike by Arjuna. Blaster throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Arjuna blocks a jab. A big right from Blaster misses. Blaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna. Blaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Arjuna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaster swats him away and circles back towards the center. Blaster throws a right and a left that both miss. Arjuna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arjuna blocks the body kick.
Arjuna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Arjuna rushes Blaster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blaster can't find room to land a body shot as Arjuna controls the action.
Blaster looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1##BC2# Blaster manages to break the clinch.
Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaster. Arjuna missing with a left hand there. Blaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Arjuna throws a hook but Blaster avoids it easily.#CL2# Blaster moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Blaster fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Arjuna fails to land. A short body shot lands from Arjuna as the two fighters clinch.
Blaster prevents a body shot from Arjuna. Arjuna trying to stall but Blaster improves his position.
Arjuna misses with the head strike.
Blaster working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Arjuna.
Arjuna looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Arjuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Blaster. Arjuna prevents a body shot from Blaster. #BC2# Blaster manages to break the clinch.
Blaster catches Arjuna with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Blaster misses with a low kick. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna scores with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Blaster. Blaster 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. Arjuna takes a swing at Blaster's ribcage but misses. Blaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Arjuna throws a right and a left that Blaster avoids nicely. Crunch! Blaster slams his shin into Arjuna's torso. Arjuna takes one to the side of the head.
Blaster scores with a jab to the head.
Arjuna closes the distance but Blaster moves to the side enabling Blaster to counter with a crisp jab. #CL# Arjuna clinches. Blaster effectively controlling the action here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaster. Arjuna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Arjuna blocks an elbow strike from Blaster.
Arjuna misses with a punch on the inside.
Arjuna avoids the elbow strike from Blaster, against the cage.
#T3# Arjuna blocks a body shot from Blaster. Blaster blocks an uppercut.
Blaster blocks a body shot from Arjuna. A head punch on the inside from Blaster fails to land. Arjuna cracks Blaster with a nice body shot. Arjuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Blaster throws a head punch that misses. Blaster throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Blaster breaks from the clinch.
Blaster misses with a leg kick and Arjuna counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaster. Arjuna seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Blaster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arjuna on the side of the head. Arjuna stuns Blaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Blaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arjuna.
Blaster only half commits to the counter leg kick. Blaster lands with a hook. Arjuna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Arjuna lands a nice shot that snaps Blaster's head back.
Arjuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blaster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Master Blaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blaster misses with an uppercut. Arjuna saw that one coming. It looked like Arjuna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4# Blaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaster!
Arjuna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL# Arjuna closes the distance and pushes Blaster back into the cage. Arjuna can't find room to land a body shot as Blaster controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arjuna. #BC# Arjuna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Arjuna moves out of range as Blaster throws a body kick.
Arjuna misses with an uppercut. Blaster saw that one coming.#CL# Arjuna gets a clinch. Blaster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blaster lands a shot to the body. Blaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Arjuna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT# It looks like Master Blaster has been cut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaster can't find room to land a body shot as Arjuna controls the action.
Arjuna takes a shot to the head. Arjuna is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Blaster misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Blaster dominated that round. The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Arjuna on the wrong end of a nice jab. Blaster throws an off balance right hand
and Arjuna counters with a low kick, right behind Blaster 's knee. A cross from Arjuna lands. Blaster connects with a single shot there. Blaster misses with a head kick.
That kick from Arjuna tenderised Blaster's leg. Blaster is trying to keep his angry face on. Blaster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blaster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blaster throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Blaster misses with a head kick.
Blaster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Blaster connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Blaster misses with a straight left. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arjuna scores with a jab to the body. Blaster loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blaster - that will leave a mark!
#T1# Arjuna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nice uppercut lands for Arjuna. That snapped Blaster's head back.
Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Arjuna gets a clinch. Blaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arjuna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Blaster scores with a shot to the side of Arjuna's head. A short right from Arjuna. Arjuna misses with a hook from the clinch. Arjuna lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaster backwards. Nice body punch from Arjuna. A short left from Arjuna. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good body shot from Arjuna.
Blaster is breathing heavily. Blaster working aggressively here.
Blaster prevents a body shot from Arjuna. A body shot lands from Arjuna.
Arjuna misses with a body punch.
Blaster stalling in the clinch but Arjuna improves position. #BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blaster. #CL# Arjuna moves into the clinch.#T2# A nice left hand lands by Arjuna.
Blaster blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Arjuna fails to land. Arjuna lands a hook to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Arjuna. A body shot lands from Arjuna.
Arjuna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Arjuna as the two fighters clinch.
Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but Blaster avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage. Blaster tries to work over Arjuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arjuna throws a head punch that misses. A nice left hand lands by Arjuna.
Good body shot from Blaster.
Blaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Blaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arjuna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Blaster throws a leg kick #CL# and Arjuna counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Arjuna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arjuna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Arjuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Arjuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3# Blaster misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna blocks a body shot from Blaster. #BC# Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Blaster jabs Arjuna right on the nose. Arjuna blinks but takes it well. Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Blaster. Arjuna swings for the body but Blaster moves out of range.
Blaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Arjuna lands with a nice body kick. Arjuna cracks Blaster with an open hand slap. Arjuna misses with a low kick as Blaster jumps back. Blaster throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. Blaster throws the kick towards the body but Arjuna avoids it. Arjuna slips a straight right by Blaster. Arjuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Arjuna with a hook. Blaster tries to score with a low kick but Arjuna moves his leg out of the way. Blaster connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4# Arjuna tries to land a front kick but Blaster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Blaster throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily. Arjuna appears to be looking for a big counter. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna misses the jab. Arjuna connects with a solid leg kick. Arjuna clobbers Blaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Blaster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Good shot there by Blaster. Arjuna motions for Blaster to come forward. Arjuna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Blaster throws out a counter right but Arjuna avoids it with no problem. Arjuna checks a leg kick nicely. As Blaster tries to get set, Arjuna tries to push him back and clinch up but Blaster manages to avoid the attempt. Blaster misses with a looping left. Master Blaster seems to be getting the better of the standup. Arjuna moves out of range of the leg kick from Blaster. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Blaster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range. Arjuna is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Arjuna throws a looping overhand right but Blaster ducks down to avoid it. A punch combination from Blaster misses. Blaster checks a leg kick nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut. That's time! Arjuna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Blaster thows a leg kick but Arjuna checks it and Arjuna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Blaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Arjuna thinks about countering with a body kick. Arjuna throws a sloppy head kick and Blaster moves out of range easily. Arjuna closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A big left from Blaster misses. Arjuna blocks a jab.#CL# Arjuna forces Blaster back against the cage and clinches. Blaster scores with a shoulder strike. Arjuna throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaster. Arjuna has a couple of punches blocked by Blaster.
Arjuna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaster blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaster blocking some punches.
Arjuna misses with a hook from the clinch. Blaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Arjuna trying to stall but Blaster improves his position.
Blaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rama Arjuna has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1# Arjuna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Blaster lands with a light punch inside. Arjuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arjuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Blaster misses with the head strike.
Blaster lands a hook to the side of the head. Blaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Arjuna. #BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Blaster throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Arjuna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arjuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaster! But no joy. Blaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna. Arjuna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Blaster just manages to avoid it. Blaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Blaster tries to work over Arjuna's front leg with a kick but Arjuna checks it. Blaster misses with a leg kick. #T2# Blaster throws a good cross that connects.
Blaster thows a leg kick but Arjuna checks it and Blaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Blaster misses. Arjuna throws a nice inside leg kick. Arjuna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Arjuna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Blaster. Those never looked like landing. Blaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Arjuna defending well as Blaster loads up on a big left hand. Blaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arjuna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blaster has time to react. Arjuna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blaster is out of range and Arjuna settles back down. Blaster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Arjuna wants to clinch.#T3# Blaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arjuna keeps Blaster at a distance using the push kick. Blaster misses the shot to the body. Nice body kick there by Blaster. Blaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Arjuna thumps Blaster with a low kick. Arjuna will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Blaster tries to score with a low kick but Arjuna moves his leg out of the way. Blaster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaster throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Blaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arjuna paws at him with a jab and circles away. Blaster misses with a double jab
and Arjuna counters with a two punch combo. Blaster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Arjuna throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Arjuna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blaster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arjuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arjuna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Arjuna throws a head kick but Blaster moves out of range.
Arjuna blocks a leg kick. Blaster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arjuna misses with a hook
and Blaster counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A swing and a miss from Blaster. Blaster throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it. Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Blaster. A chopping leg kick lands by Arjuna. Blaster throws out a powerful jab. Arjuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Rama Arjuna. I think Arjuna 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. The defeated Master Blaster had this to say: 'It was that little dude on my shoulder that done fucked me up. God he's got an annoying voice. He's kinda heavy too.'.
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CEC 653
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1# Arjuna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Arjuna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Arjuna swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target. Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arjuna. Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Fitzsimmons motions for Arjuna to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Arjuna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arjuna down. Arjuna attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arjuna under the eye. Arjuna misses the body punch and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Arjuna slips under a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arjuna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arjuna is looking to land body kicks. Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1# Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arjuna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2# Arjuna moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzsimmons wants to break free but Arjuna has control.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Arjuna scores with a shoulder strike. Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside. Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
#BC# Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Donk. Fitzsimmons catches Arjuna right on the button with a cross. Arjuna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Fitzsimmons lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arjuna, as that shot connected.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Arjuna counters with a left to the body. #T2# Arjuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Arjuna. Fitzsimmons blocks the body kick.
Arjuna throws a low kick, looking for Fitzsimmons's leg but Fitzsimmons calmly moves out of range. Arjuna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons throws a right and a left that both miss. Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Arjuna blocks it. A nice side step and Arjuna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes. Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arjuna at a distance.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. Arjuna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice leg kick. Arjuna throws a leg kick that misses. Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arjuna scores with a hook to the body. Fitzsimmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Arjuna misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely. Arjuna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3# Arjuna scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzsimmons should have avoided that one. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Fitzsimmons falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Arjuna fails in his attempt to clinch. Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Arjuna scores with a punch to the head. Arjuna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Arjuna looks to land a combination but Fitzsimmons avoids it well. Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Arjuna. Arjuna connects with a looping right hand.
Arjuna misses with a few strikes there.
Arjuna has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Fitzsimmons lands with a hook. Arjuna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzsimmons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arjuna counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4# Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it. Arjuna slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fitzsimmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arjuna connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzsimmons scrambles back to his feet. Arjuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily. Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Arjuna. Arjuna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Arjuna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head. Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fitzsimmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Arjuna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arjuna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2# Fitzsimmons gets tackled into the cage by Arjuna. Arjuna maintains the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Arjuna throws a body kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arjuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons. Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes. Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arjuna moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes. Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes. Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Arjuna swinging wildly here.
#CL2# Arjuna has closed the distance and engaged Fitzsimmons in a clinch.
#T1# Arjuna being controlled against the cage. Arjuna prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2# Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons jabs Arjuna to the body, keeping him at a distance. A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons. Arjuna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from Arjuna. Rama Arjuna seems to be getting the better of the standup. Arjuna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Arjuna misses and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fitzsimmons lunges at Arjuna with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arjuna's hand. Arjuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Arjuna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that misses. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arjuna 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. Arjuna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Arjuna is just out of range. Fitzsimmons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Arjuna scoring well with a low kick there.
Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Arjuna's belly button to the back. Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy. Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick and Arjuna counters with a nice body kick.
Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arjuna throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons avoids them all with ease. Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arjuna bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3# Arjuna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab. Arjuna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzsimmons has time to react. Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a two punch combo. Arjuna is looking to slow Fitzsimmons down with leg kicks. Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arjuna's head. Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely. Arjuna wants to clinch. Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons. Arjuna appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Arjuna scores with a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Arjuna's body. Arjuna tries a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it. Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzsimmons circles away quickly and effectively. Arjuna lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arjuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons. Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Arjuna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Arjuna misses with a body punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arjuna thinking. Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A nice side step and Arjuna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjuna scores with a body shot.
Arjuna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arjuna. Arjuna swinging wildly here.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses. Arjuna walks into a left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Arjuna moves out of range easily. Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Fitzsimmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range and Fitzsimmons settles back down. Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot. Arjuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses. Arjuna stuns Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzsimmons backing up. Fitzsimmons nods at Arjuna to acknowledge the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna misses the body punch and Fitzsimmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Arjuna gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Arjuna throws a combination that misses and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters with a nice body shot. #T1# Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left. Arjuna tries to counter with a clinch but Fitzsimmons shakes him off and moves away. Arjuna connects with a body shot that sends Fitzsimmons's belly button to the back. Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons lands the left hand. Arjuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it. Arjuna looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range. Arjuna lands with a good body shot. Arjuna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A low kick from Fitzsimmons is predictable there #CL2# and Arjuna moves into the clinch. Arjuna working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Arjuna.
#BC# Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. Arjuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it. Rama Arjuna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna is looking to land body kicks. Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons. Arjuna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Arjuna gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right. Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Arjuna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Arjuna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Arjuna saw that one coming. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fitzsimmons 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 Arjuna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arjuna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Arjuna. Arjuna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Fitzsimmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arjuna. Arjuna obviously looking to wear him down.
Arjuna scores with a punch to the head. Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Fitzsimmons is wise to it. Arjuna takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Arjuna.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Arjuna jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet. Nice body kick from Arjuna. Arjuna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzsimmons. Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses. Arjuna throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem. Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arjuna moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes. Arjuna throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arjuna looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fitzsimmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A jab from Fitzsimmons finds it's way through Arjuna's defenses. Arjuna is looking to land body kicks. Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body. Arjuna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice jab. Arjuna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab. Arjuna avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
And that's the end of the fight! Rama Arjuna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Arjuna 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. The defeated Jim Fitzsimmons had this to say: 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.
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Date: Apr 03, 2019 |
#R1# McGuire defending well as Arjuna loads up on a big left hand. McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arjuna throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Arjuna punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.#CL# McGuire forces Arjuna back against the cage and clinches. McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Arjuna lands a body shot. A nice left hand lands by Arjuna.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Arjuna controls his hands.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Arjuna.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arjuna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Arjuna misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna blocks a body shot from McGuire. McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Arjuna prevents a body shot from McGuire. Arjuna wants to stall.
Arjuna lands a shot to the body. McGuire is breathing heavily.#T1# McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Arjuna misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna misses with the head strike.
McGuire misses with some punches.
A short right from Arjuna. Arjuna misses with a short punch on the inside. McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage. Arjuna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arjuna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. Arjuna throws a head punch that misses. Arjuna misses with a body punch.
Arjuna lands with a left to the head. Arjuna misses with a short punch on the inside. McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land. Arjuna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arjuna blocks an uppercut.
Arjuna lands with a left to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arjuna's elbow. Arjuna throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire. I was talking to McGuire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2##BC2# Arjuna breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Arjuna rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Arjuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. McGuire misses with the head strike.
Arjuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. McGuire throws a head punch that misses. Arjuna prevents a body shot from McGuire. Arjuna blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Arjuna.
Arjuna throws a head punch that misses. Arjuna tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Arjuna scores with a shoulder strike. A hook to the body from McGuire.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arjuna or not. McGuire is working Arjuna over against the cage. Arjuna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arjuna struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Arjuna. Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Arjuna working aggressively here.
#T3# A right hand to the body from Arjuna.
Arjuna misses with some punches.
A short right from McGuire. Arjuna misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna throws a head punch that misses. A quick uppercut on the inside from Arjuna. McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arjuna misses with the head strike.
Arjuna lands with a light punch inside. McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arjuna's elbow. McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. Arjuna struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
#BC2# Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McGuire staying out of range there. A shot to the liver by Arjuna. Beautiful body shot. Arjuna lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGuire will feel that in the morning. McGuire misses with a hook. Arjuna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGuire walks into a jab. McGuire blocks a head kick by Arjuna.
Arjuna scores with a leg kick.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Arjuna throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Arjuna lands a head shot. Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Nice cross by Arjuna. Arjuna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2# Arjuna closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arjuna. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Arjuna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# McGuire on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Arjuna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arjuna 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. McGuire misses with a hook
#CL2# and Arjuna counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arjuna. Arjuna blocking some punches.
Arjuna scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2# Arjuna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Arjuna lands a right hook to the body.
Arjuna jabs at McGuire's body. Arjuna cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs. McGuire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand. Arjuna throws a half hearted mid kick. McGuire slips a jab from Arjuna. Arjuna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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! McGuire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Arjuna tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot. Arjuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# McGuire misses the shot to the body. A swing and a miss from McGuire. Bryer McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Arjuna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Arjuna tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it. Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Arjuna thows a left - swing and a miss! McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Arjuna gets a clinch. McGuire blocks a body shot from Arjuna. Arjuna tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Arjuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. Arjuna lands with a left to the head. #T2# McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arjuna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Arjuna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! McGuire misses with a body punch.
Arjuna throws a head punch that misses. Arjuna prevents a body shot from McGuire. McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arjuna. Arjuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. McGuire lands a body punch. A nice right hand lands inside from Arjuna. McGuire works on Arjuna's body with a couple of short punches. Arjuna throws a head punch that misses. McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rama Arjuna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arjuna. #BC2# Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
#T3# Arjuna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arjuna thuds his shin into the meat of McGuire's side. McGuire wants to clinch up but Arjuna keeps it at a distance. McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arjuna. Arjuna obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire wants to clinch. McGuire gets off balance looking for a body kick and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A punch combination from McGuire misses. A countering left hand to the body from Arjuna misses. Arjuna getting the better of the striking in that exchange. McGuire walks into a jab. Arjuna tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it. Arjuna lands with a shot to the body. McGuire throws a leg kick and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# Arjuna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arjuna throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire counters with a body kick. McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Arjuna tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL# McGuire closes the distance and clinches. Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage. Arjuna scores with a shoulder strike. McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch. McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Arjuna controls his hands.
McGuire tries to work over Arjuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arjuna lands a nice shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A hook to the body from Arjuna.
Arjuna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arjuna scores with an uppercut up the middle. Arjuna lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McGuire misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Nice body kick from Arjuna.#CL2# Arjuna moves into the clinch successfully.
Arjuna swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. Arjuna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. McGuire tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arjuna's elbow. Arjuna can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Arjuna blocks a body shot from McGuire. McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arjuna misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Arjuna. McGuire misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #BC2# Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Arjuna has been the more effective fighter overall so far. McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna. McGuire misses with a hook. McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arjuna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. McGuire tries to move into range but Arjuna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1##CL2# Arjuna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire. Arjuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Arjuna misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage. Arjuna can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Arjuna. Arjuna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arjuna lands a nice uppercut. Arjuna misses with a hook from the clinch. McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A hook to the body from Arjuna.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire. #BC2# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Arjuna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Arjuna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arjuna.
Rama Arjuna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Arjuna cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire. McGuire tries to work over Arjuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arjuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arjuna. McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Arjuna's head. Arjuna blocks a body shot from McGuire. Arjuna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Arjuna swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Arjuna on the inside. McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land. A body shot lands from Arjuna.
#T3# McGuire lands a nice uppercut. McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Arjuna controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land. McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire tries to work over Arjuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arjuna. Arjuna lands with a short shot to the head. Bryer McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arjuna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Arjuna misses with a short punch on the inside. Arjuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire being controlled against the cage. Still in the clinch, Arjuna scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4# McGuire is working Arjuna over against the cage. Arjuna struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire is working Arjuna over against the cage. McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Arjuna controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Arjuna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A body shot lands from McGuire.
Arjuna prevents a body shot from McGuire. Arjuna working aggressively here.
Arjuna blocks a body shot from McGuire. Arjuna misses with a body punch.
Arjuna displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGuire up against the cage. McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Rama Arjuna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Arjuna 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Arjuna! During a confident post fight interview, Rama Arjuna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEC 645
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1# Arjuna throws a shot to the body.
Arjuna blocks a leg kick. Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A swing and a miss from Murhaa. Arjuna wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Arjuna staying out of range there. It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murhaa. Arjuna misses with a wild body shot. #CL# Arjuna takes the fight into the clinch. Arjuna lands an uppercut. Arjuna lands a nice uppercut. I was talking to Arjuna's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut. Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arjuna tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice right hand lands inside from Arjuna. #BC2# Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Arjuna feinted there with a counter leg kick. Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murhaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Arjuna throws a low kick but Murhaa moves out of range easily. Pauke Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna slips a jab from Murhaa. As Murhaa looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Murhaa just gets out of the way. Murhaa throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily.#T1# Arjuna moves away from the strike by Murhaa. As Murhaa tries to get set, Arjuna tries to push him back and clinch up but Murhaa manages to avoid the attempt. An inside leg kick lands from Arjuna. Murhaa swings and misses with a shot to the body and Arjuna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Arjuna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Arjuna misses the shot to the body. Murhaa misses with a few strikes there.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Arjuna slips under a jab. Murhaa throws a hook but Arjuna avoids it easily. Arjuna lands a jab. Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa needs to keep his hands up - Arjuna had a free shot at his head there. Arjuna thows a body kick. Murhaa tries to catch it but that hurt him. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arjuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Arjuna avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2# Murhaa throws a head kick that Arjuna semi-blocks.
Murhaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arjuna counters with a body kick that stops Murhaa in his tracks momentarily. Murhaa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Murhaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Arjuna misses with a body shot.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily. Arjuna digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs. Nice shot by Arjuna. Murhaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arjuna is able to avoid easily. Murhaa misses with a low kick. Arjuna works the jab nicely. Arjuna is looking to wear down Murhaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Arjuna throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murhaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arjuna.#T3# Arjuna misses with an uppercut. Arjuna thuds his right hand into Murhaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murhaa circles away quickly and effectively. Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Arjuna is wise to it. Arjuna wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance. Arjuna avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Arjuna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Arjuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arjuna connects with an inside leg kick. Arjuna misses with a series of wild punches.
Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Murhaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Murhaa misses with a hook. Murhaa throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range. Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Murhaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arjuna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murhaa. #T4# Arjuna tries to move into range but Murhaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arjuna connects with a body shot that sends Murhaa's belly button to the back. Murhaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arjuna blocks a jab. Arjuna thuds his right hand into Murhaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Murhaa slips under a jab from Arjuna. Arjuna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murhaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Murhaa throws a head kick but Arjuna moves out of range.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Murhaa scores with a head kick.
Arjuna connects with a body shot. Murhaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arjuna throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murhaa. Arjuna does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A low kick from Murhaa misses and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand. Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Arjuna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Murhaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arjuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhaa can do to turn this around? Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily. Murhaa misses the shot to the body. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murhaa. Arjuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arjuna connects with the punch. Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murhaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Arjuna thumps Murhaa with a low kick. Murhaa misses with a hook. As Murhaa looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Murhaa just gets out of the way. Arjuna fails to land with a series of punches.
Murhaa misses with a jab to the body
and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Arjuna checks the leg kick. Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Murhaa looks to land a body kick but Arjuna moved away. Arjuna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arjuna looks to land a combination but Murhaa avoids it well. Murhaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna. Arjuna takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses. Murhaa misses with a straight left. Murhaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Murhaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy. Sloppy strikes from Arjuna. Those never looked like landing. Arjuna lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Murhaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Arjuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Arjuna. Arjuna throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2# Arjuna throws a head kick that Murhaa semi-blocks.
Arjuna feints a jab promting Murhaa to slip. Arjuna then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Murhaa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice defenses there by Arjuna. Murhaa throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily. Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked and Arjuna counters with a good low kick that Murhaa was not able to check. Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa. Arjuna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though. Arjuna takes one on the button. Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Murhaa throws a series of punches but Arjuna avoids them all with ease. Nice uppercut lands for Arjuna. That snapped Murhaa's head back.
Arjuna cracks Murhaa with an open hand slap. Arjuna scoring well with a low kick there.
Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murhaa - that will leave a mark!
#T3# Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
Arjuna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Arjuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it. A chopping leg kick lands by Arjuna. Arjuna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murhaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Murhaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arjuna under the eye. Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Murhaa throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range. Murhaa connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4# Murhaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Arjuna. Murhaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arjuna under the eye. Arjuna lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action! A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target. Arjuna checks a leg kick nicely. Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A swing and a miss from Murhaa. Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing. Arjuna is looking to counter punch. Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arjuna counters with a good, hard body kick but Murhaa shrugs it off. Murhaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Arjuna off the cage and back into range. Arjuna lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. That kick from Arjuna tenderised Murhaa's leg. Murhaa is trying to keep his angry face on. Arjuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arjuna blocks a low kick nicely. Arjuna lands a head shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Arjuna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Murhaa scores with a nice body kick.
Arjuna throws a combination. Murhaa tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Arjuna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Arjuna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rama Arjuna is winning the standup battle so far. Arjuna misses the jab. Arjuna moves out of range as Murhaa strikes. A lazy left from Murhaa finds it's target. Arjuna will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good standup being displayed there by Arjuna as he connects with a hook. Murhaa misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Murhaa scores with a jab. Arjuna acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Murhaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arjuna.
#T1# Murhaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Murhaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arjuna takes a step back to recover. Murhaa thuds a left hand into Arjuna's body. Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Murhaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arjuna circles away quickly and effectively. Arjuna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arjuna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa. Arjuna defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand. Arjuna throws out a powerful jab. Murhaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Arjuna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range and Arjuna settles back down. Arjuna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arjuna throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa. Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murhaa circles away quickly and effectively. Rama Arjuna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Arjuna lands with a straight right. Murhaa didn't see that one coming. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Murhaa swings away with a leg kick that misses. Arjuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it. Murhaa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Arjuna throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and moves out of range. Murhaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Murhaa misses the body punch and Arjuna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Good leg kick by Murhaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it. Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch. Pauke Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Murhaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murhaa there as he acknowledges the shot. Murhaa wants to slow Arjuna down by chopping away at his legs. Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa. Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa. Murhaa looks for the body kick but Arjuna saw that one coming. Arjuna on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T3# Arjuna scores with a leg kick.
Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Murhaa throws a push kick but Arjuna slaps the foot to one side. Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it. Arjuna throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Arjuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick from Murhaa. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Murhaa scores with a hook to the body. Arjuna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch. It looked like Arjuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Arjuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away. Murhaa thuds a left hand into Arjuna's body. Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Murhaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Murhaa jabs Arjuna right on the nose. Arjuna blinks but takes it well.#T4# Arjuna walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murhaa. This has been an exciting period of action! Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Arjuna. Arjuna seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Arjuna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though. Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a head kick that Arjuna semi-blocks.
Murhaa walks into a stiff left hand from Arjuna. Murhaa throws a series of punches but Arjuna avoids them all with ease. Arjuna cracks Murhaa with a good jab. Murhaa misses with a body kick. As Murhaa backs away, Arjuna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Arjuna's shoulder, as Arjuna tries to avoid the shot. Murhaa misses with a kick to the body.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it. Arjuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arjuna tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Pauke Murhaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Arjuna has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 641
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1# A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target. Kahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kahn is looking to slow Arjuna down with leg kicks. Nice uppercut lands for Kahn. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arjuna, right into the meat.
Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna works Kahn's body with a nice hook. Arjuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Kahn is wise to it. Arjuna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Kahn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kahn misses with a head kick.
Kahn with a nice cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arjuna looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Decent striking displayed by Kahn there.#T1# Arjuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Donk. Arjuna catches Kahn right on the button with a cross. A solid leg kick lands there for Kahn.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Arjuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arjuna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD# Kahn cracks Arjuna with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kahn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Arjuna to stand back up!#ROC# Arjuna is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kahn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arjuna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Arjuna is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him? Arjuna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Arjuna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kahn throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Arjuna to counter with a crisp jab. Kahn walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Arjuna drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kahn swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Arjuna's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn! Our winner, Solomon Kahn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEC 637
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1# Beznisko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Beznisko dives in and grabs Arjuna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arjuna pushes down on Beznisko's head and hops out. Arjuna scores with a nice strike. Jab from Beznisko. Arjuna defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand. A combination from Beznisko does no damage. Beznisko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body. Arjuna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Beznisko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A solid leg kick lands there for Arjuna.
A low kick from Beznisko misses and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2# Arjuna moves into the clinch successfully.
Beznisko wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him. A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1# Arjuna lands with a light punch inside. Arjuna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezniskos head. Beznisko misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD# Beznisko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Arjuna is trying to keep an underhook but Beznisko manages to get the takedown into half guard. Arjuna is pressing down on Beznisko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES2# Arjuna uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Arjuna scores with a nice strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna stuffs the takedown. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy. Beznisko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beznisko. Beznisko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Arjuna's shoulder, as Arjuna tries to avoid the shot. Arjuna throws an overhand right that lands on Beznisko's shoulder, as Beznisko tries to avoid the shot. #T2# Beznisko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arjuna. Arjuna obviously looking to wear him down.
Arjuna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL# Arjuna tries to keep at a distance but Beznisko has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Beznisko wants the takedown. Arjuna is fighting it off but Beznisko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Arjuna's guard against the cage. Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Arjuna pulls Beznisko in close to prevent any damage. Beznisko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Arjuna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Arjuna has wrist control. Beznisko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3# Arjuna controls Beznisko momentarily but Beznisko frees himself. Beznisko throwing strikes but missing. Arjuna looking to control.
Arjuna has his hands on Beznisko's head, controlling the position. Arjuna wants to stand but Beznisko is controlling the position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Beznisko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#ES2# Arjuna sneaks out the side door and pushes Beznisko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Nice cross by Beznisko. Arjuna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4# Beznisko throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily. A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Arjuna lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arjuna takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arjuna blocks a low kick nicely. Beznisko with a hook. Beznisko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Beznisko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Beznisko moves into the clinch. Beznisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD# Beznisko has hold of one of Arjuna's legs. Arjuna is fighting the takedown attempt but Beznisko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arjuna looking to control.
Beznisko connects with a couple of short punches. Beznisko throws a big right hand that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Beznisko will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Beznisko.
Arjuna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Beznisko throws a hook but Arjuna avoids it easily. Arjuna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Beznisko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arjuna. Arjuna flicks out a counter leg kick but Beznisko steps away.#TD# Beznisko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Arjuna gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Arjuna trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beznisko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arjuna's head. Arjuna pulls Beznisko in to control the position. Arjuna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Beznisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Beznisko postures up.
Beznisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1# Arjuna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Beznisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arjuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Arjuna looking to control.
Beznisko scoring with punches to the head and body. Beznisko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Beznisko postures up.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Arjuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Arjuna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Beznisko throwing strikes from guard but Arjuna blocks nicely. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Arjuna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Beznisko misses the jab. Beznisko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Arjuna throws a hook but Beznisko blocks it. Beznisko throws a hook but Arjuna avoids it easily. Beznisko looks to land a combination. Arjuna sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Arjuna avoids a kick to the body.
Arjuna walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beznisko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Beznisko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Arjuna counters with an outside leg kick.
Beznisko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3# Beznisko misses with a left hand and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand. Arjuna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Beznisko with a jab. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beznisko 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 Arjuna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arjuna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A slapping leg kick lands for Arjuna.
Arjuna thows a leg kick but Beznisko checks it #TD# so Beznisko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Beznisko won't allow Arjuna to get back to his feet. Arjuna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Arjuna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Arjuna is pulling down on Beznisko's head to control his posture. #T4# Beznisko throwing strikes but missing. Arjuna pulls Beznisko in close to prevent any damage. Beznisko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Beznisko prevents Arjuna from getting back to his feet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Arjuna pulls Beznisko in close to prevent any damage. Arjuna is trying to control the position but Beznisko postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Beznisko dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round! #R3# Arjuna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Arjuna thuds his shin into the meat of Beznisko's side. Arjuna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beznisko misses with a looping right. Arjuna slips under a jab from Beznisko. Beznisko throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL# Beznisko gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Arjuna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna scores with a hook to the body. Beznisko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Beznisko takes a swing at Arjuna's ribcage but misses. Beznisko misses with a straight right. Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko lands a right hook to the body.
Beznisko darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Beznisko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Beznisko swings widly with a right hand
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. Beznisko misses with a wild body shot. Arjuna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beznisko with a body shot. Beznisko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Beznisko throws a right hand that misses
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. Beznisko with a lazy takedown attempt and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy. Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Beznisko backs off Arjuna throws a huge counter combo but Beznisko manages to avoid it all. Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arjuna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Beznisko misses the body punch and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand. Arjuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sergey Beznisko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Arjuna moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Beznisko tries to clinch but Arjuna moves out of range. Beznisko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arjuna moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it. Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko. Despite the aggression on Arjuna's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3# Beznisko blocks a head kick by Arjuna.
Arjuna avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Beznisko misses the jab. Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Beznisko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Arjuna avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Arjuna throws a leg kick that misses. Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Beznisko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Arjuna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sergey Beznisko is winning the standup battle so far. Beznisko lands with a slapping head kick. Beznisko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Beznisko misses with a looping right. A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beznisko, as that shot connected.
#T4# Beznisko tries a head kick but it misses.
Arjuna throws a nice looking combination but Beznisko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A quick step to the side and Beznisko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Arjuna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beznisko. Beznisko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Beznisko moves away from the strike by Arjuna. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Beznisko lands a lovely overhand right. Beznisko looks to land a right hand but Arjuna moved out of range. Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjuna looks like he wants to counter punch here. Beznisko connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Arjuna staying out of range there. Arjuna feints a counter leg kick. Arjuna swats away the attempt to clinch by Beznisko.
And that's the end of the fight! Sergey Beznisko showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beznisko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Beznisko! During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Beznisko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEC 633
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1# Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arjuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away. Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Dall. Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dall. Dall throws a leg kick that misses. Nice straight punches there by Arjuna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arjuna. Dall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Dall throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. Dall throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it. Arjuna is trying to counter with his kicks. Arjuna tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it. Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Arjuna. Arjuna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Arjuna tries to move into range but Dall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Dall thows a left - swing and a miss! Dall throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and moves out of range. Dall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1##TD# Dall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Arjuna on his heels. He'll look to pass Arjuna's guard now, I'm sure. Arjuna wants to get back to his feet but Dall passes into half guard.
#REVB# Arjuna keeping hold of Dall's head, controlling as best he can. Arjuna is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Arjuna is still trying to improve position. Dall wants to take a breather but Arjuna is having none of it. #SUB# Dall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arjuna sees it coming and defends easily. Arjuna is refusing to be controlled, as Dall sits in half guard. Arjuna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arjuna is keeping the position for now. #T2# Dall being controlled here momentarily. Dall postures up.
Arjuna keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully. Dall content to stall in guard here. Arjuna pulls Dall in close to his closed guard and prevents Dall from doing any damage or advancing position. Dall showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arjuna swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dall is working hard here to advance position. Arjuna looking to control but Dall passes into half guard.
#SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
Arjuna is trying to control but can't.
Arjuna is pressing down on Dall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Arjuna is trying to control the position but Dall postures up. Arjuna pulls Dall in close to prevent any damage. Dall stops Arjuna from standing up. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Arjuna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#ES2# Arjuna scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Arjuna misses. A leg kick checked by Arjuna. Arjuna throws a right hand that Dall ducks under and follows up with a left that Dall also avoids with ease.#TD# Dall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arjuna! Arjuna is looking to reverse the position. Arjuna struggling a bit here.#SUB# Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arjuna, who protects the arm well. Dall tries to move to mount but Arjuna blocks the move with his legs. 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 Hyryx Dall will probably get the nod. That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Dall misses with a body kick. Arjuna tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD# Dall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arjuna napping and manages to drive through into side control! Arjuna wants to control but Dall postures up. Arjuna felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Arjuna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Arjuna wants to control but Dall is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arjuna keeps working. Arjuna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dall is looking to take a break and control but Arjuna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Dall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arjuna sees it coming and defends easily.#T1# Dall is looking to advance position but Arjuna won't allow it. Arjuna tries to kick Dall off but Dall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arjuna is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold. Arjuna is trying to control but can't.
Arjuna is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dall is staying active. Dall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Dall is trying to control. Arjuna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Arjuna works his way to full guard. Good work. Dall wants to control from the top but Arjuna keeps moving. Dall is fighting to break Arjuna's control of his arms but Arjuna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Hyryx Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Dall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Arjuna managing to control the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Dall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hyryx Dall is winning the standup battle so far. Nice jab there from Arjuna. Dall lands an overhand right. Nice defenses there by Dall. Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A nice leg kick lands there from Arjuna. Dall shoots in looking for a takedown. Arjuna tries to sprawl out of it but Dall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arjuna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dall shoots in looking for a takedown but Arjuna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Arjuna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3# Dall cracks Arjuna with a right hand to the side of the head. Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arjuna throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arjuna. Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Hyryx Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dall moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arjuna, right into the meat.
Dall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arjuna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Arjuna throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyryx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dall looks for a takedown but Arjuna sprawls well. Dall tries to work over Arjuna's front leg with a kick but Arjuna checks it. Dall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Arjuna's shoulder, as Arjuna tries to avoid the shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy. Dall misses with a wild body shot. #TD# Dall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Arjuna on his heels. He'll look to pass Arjuna's guard now, I'm sure. Dall is fighting to break Arjuna's control of his arms but Arjuna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4##SUB# Dall drops back looking for a leg! Arjuna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arjuna manages to kick Dall off! Dall jumps back into Arjuna's guard. Arjuna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arjuna seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Dall scoring with punches to the head and body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arjuna seems keen to control Dall's posture.#ES2# Arjuna pushes Dall off and gets back to his feet.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dall tries to score with a low kick but Arjuna moves his leg out of the way. Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Arjuna moves away from the strike by Dall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Arjuna's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arjuna duly obliges. Dall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arjuna checks a leg kick. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall. Arjuna throws a hook but Dall blocks it. Dall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arjuna. Arjuna circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Arjuna attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Arjuna on the wrong end of a nice jab. Dall missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown but Arjuna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Dall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arjuna misses with a body kick. Dall scores with a leg kick.
#T1# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dall, as that shot connected.
Arjuna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Dall moves out of range as Arjuna throws a body kick.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range and Dall settles back down. Arjuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Arjuna lands with a nice body kick. Dall swats away the attempt to clinch by Arjuna. Arjuna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage! The fighters circling - Arjuna throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arjuna throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range. Arjuna misses with an uppercut. #TD# Dall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arjuna to the mat! Arjuna manages to get full guard. #T2# Arjuna wants to stand and escape but Dall is having none of it. Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Arjuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Arjuna is trying to control the position but Dall postures up. Arjuna keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully. Arjuna is adopting a defensive guard.#ES2# Arjuna kicks Dall off and gets to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arjuna cracks Dall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Dall moves out of range of the leg kick from Arjuna. Arjuna throws a jab when Dall was well out of range. Dall throws a half hearted mid kick. Dall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
#T3# Arjuna lands a slapping body shot.
Arjuna stuffs the takedown attempt from Dall. Dall gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyryx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him. Good work by Arjuna as he checks the leg kick. Dall goes for a double leg but Arjuna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arjuna continues to drive forward. Dall misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dall is defended easily by Arjuna. Arjuna throws a big shot that misses. Arjuna misses with a body kick. Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Nice shot by Dall. Dall throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and moves out of range. Dall misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4# A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target. Arjuna misses with a body kick. Arjuna throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Dall takes a swing at Arjuna's ribcage but misses. Dall throws a leg kick but Arjuna moved away. Dall dives in for a single leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Dall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arjuna is fending him off so far but Dall persists. Nope, Arjuna circles away and we're back to standing. Arjuna only half commits to the counter leg kick. Arjuna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall dives in for a single leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Arjuna misses the jab. Arjuna moves away from the strike by Dall. A nice side step and Arjuna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Arjuna closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. This has been an exciting period of action! Arjuna cracks Dall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. That kick from Arjuna tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight! Rama Arjuna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Arjuna 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rama Arjuna! A very excited looking Rama Arjuna made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CEC 629
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1# Arjuna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burns momentarily.
Arjuna throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna. Arjuna walks into a straight right hand from Burns . Arjuna 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. Arjuna misses with a body shot.
Arjuna lands with a nice body kick. Arjuna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Arjuna moves away from the strike by Burns . Burns is looking to land body kicks. Arjuna 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.
Burns lands with a good body shot. Arjuna throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it. Nice uppercut there from Burns . Arjuna throws a sloppy head kick and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Burns tries to score with a low kick but Arjuna moves his leg out of the way. Arjuna throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it. Burns tests Arjuna's chin there with a solid looking shot. Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Arjuna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arjuna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Arjuna has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arjuna there as he acknowledges the shot. Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arjuna finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns 's head. Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Arjuna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns . A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Arjuna thuds a left hand into Burns 's body. Arjuna checks a low kick from Burns . Arjuna misses with a looping right. Arjuna looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well. A bone on bone clash there as Arjuna blocks the leg kick.
Arjuna connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Arjuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2# A nice leg kick lands there from Arjuna. Burns thows a left - swing and a miss! Arjuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Burns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burns connects with a crisp jab. Arjuna throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it. It looked like Burns was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Burns lands with a cross. Burns jabs Arjuna to the body, keeping him at a distance. Arjuna looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away. Arjuna lands a jab to the head.
Burns is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss! Arjuna looks like he wants to counter punch here. Arjuna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A low kick from Burns misses and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand! Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Burns dodges the punch combination from Arjuna.
#T3# Arjuna takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arjuna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns 's calf. Arjuna on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Arjuna misses with a wild combination.
Burns feinted there with a counter leg kick. Arjuna misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Arjuna. Burns connects with a body shot. Burns lands a lovely overhand right. Arjuna checks a leg kick. Burns connects with a jab. Arjuna misses with a body shot.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Arjuna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns . A jab from Arjuna does it's job there.#T4# Burns thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing. Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook. A big right from Arjuna misses. Burns scores with a nice strike. Burns moves out of range of the body kick. Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Burns is wise to it. Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Burns throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily. Arjuna throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it. Arjuna throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Burns counters with a body kick that stops Arjuna in his tracks momentarily. Burns scores with the left hand. Arjuna knows he should have avoided that one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arjuna misses with a hook
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC# Arjuna is rocked! Burns looks for the body kick but Arjuna saw that one coming. Arjuna misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns misses the target. Burns lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Burns throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns misses with a right hand and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand. Arjuna does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Burns throws a body shot but no joy. Arjuna connects with a solid leg kick. Arjuna cracks Burns with an open hand slap. Burns throws a quick inside leg kick. Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Arjuna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Arjuna throws a low kick, looking for Burns 's leg but Burns calmly moves out of range. Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Arjuna might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Burns has got the better of the exchanges. Arjuna throws a front kick aimed at Burns 's knee but Burns avoids it well. Burns lands with a right hand. Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arjuna can do to turn this around? Burns lands with a cross. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns is looking to counter punch. Burns cracks Arjuna with a right hand to the side of the head. Arjuna is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?#T1# Burns throws a leg kick but Arjuna checks it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy. Arjuna seems to have recovered his senses. Burns misses with a leg kick and Arjuna counters with a thumping low kick. Burns blocks a jab. Good leg kick by Arjuna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns . Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely. Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Burns scores with a punch to the head. Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it. Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arjuna. Arjuna misses with a left hand and Burns counters with a good low kick that Arjuna was not able to check. Arjuna misses with a right hand enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab. Burns scores with a hook.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arjuna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily. Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Decent striking displayed by Burns there. Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Arjuna throws a wild hook but Burns just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Arjuna gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Burns raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex John Conor Burns ! After winning the bout, Alex John Conor Burns 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:
CEC 625
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1# Blake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Arjuna has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Keyboard Warriors -Temple of Illumination in the buildup to the fight. Arjuna avoids the head kick by Blake.
Blake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range. Arjuna tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blake is able to avoid easily. Blake has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Arjuna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily. Blake throws out a powerful jab. Arjuna throws a head kick that Blake semi-blocks.
#CUT# It looks like Edward Blake has been cut. Arjuna loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch. Arjuna moves into range and connects with a jab. Blake avoids the head kick by Arjuna.
Blake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arjuna finds it's way round the side to connect with Blake's head. Blake throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range. Arjuna is looking to score with low kicks. Blake steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Arjuna misses with a body kick. Rama Arjuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1# Blake misses with a left hand and Arjuna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake. Blake misses with a body kick. Blake's corner calls for a 1-2. Blake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Blake scores with a spinning back kick! Blake ducks under a wild hook from Arjuna. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blake! But no joy. Arjuna throws a right and a left that both miss. Arjuna takes one to the chin there. Arjuna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Blake feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arjuna's calf. Arjuna tries to bum rush Blake with a series of wild strikes but Blake uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Arjuna is looking to slow Blake down with leg kicks. 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 lazy body kick from Arjuna and Blake counters with a straight right hand. Arjuna scores with a jab to the head.
#T2# Arjuna throws a body kick that misses. Blake is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Blake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arjuna in his tracks. Arjuna looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range. Blake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Arjuna attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Blake throws a low kick but Arjuna moves out of range easily. Arjuna throws a leg kick but Blake sees it coming and moves out of range. Arjuna moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBlake. Blake connects with a solid leg kick. Blake swings and misses with a shot to the body and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. Blake will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC# Blake is rocked! Blake fakes the leg kick and cracks Arjuna in the body. Blake misses with a wild body shot. #T3# A solid body kick from Arjuna. Arjuna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab. Blake scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arjuna to score with a decent uppercut. Blake connects with an inside leg kick. Blake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Arjuna misses with an uppercut. Nice body punch from Arjuna. Arjuna throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Arjuna scores with the left hand. Blake knows he should have avoided that one. Blake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blake with a nice cross.#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2# Blake has managed to clinch.
Blake prevents a body shot from Arjuna. Arjuna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blake. Blake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blake tries to stall but Arjuna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blake works on Arjuna's body with a couple of short punches. Blake trying to stall but Arjuna improves his position.
Arjuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Blake wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Arjuna. Arjuna works on Blake's body with a couple of short punches. A right hand to the body from Arjuna.
Blake looks winded! Blake blocks a body shot from Arjuna. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Arjuna takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Blake throws a head punch that misses. Arjuna dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arjuna. 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 Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Edward Blake's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Arjuna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blake moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Blake moves out of range of the body kick. Blake moves out of range of the body kick. Blake throws a body kick that misses. Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arjuna. Arjuna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arjuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Blake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Arjuna throws a series of punches but Blake avoids them all with ease. Blake has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blake throws a hook but Arjuna avoids it easily. Blake looks to land a combination but Arjuna avoids it well. Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arjuna misses with a kick to the body.
#T1# Blake moves out of range of the body kick from Arjuna.
Arjuna swings away with a leg kick that misses. Blake with a hook. Arjuna throws a leg kick which misses Blake's front leg but catches the back leg as Blake tries to avoid it. Arjuna scores with a punch to the head. Blake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna scores with a jab to the head.
Arjuna throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Blake to counter with a crisp jab. Arjuna wants to clinch up but Blake keeps it at a distance. Arjuna throws a body kick that misses. Blake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Arjuna is looking to land body kicks.#T2# Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice jab there from Blake. Arjuna tries to clinch there but Blake circles away.
Blake moves out of range of the leg kick from Arjuna. A head kick from Arjuna lands but Blake takes it in his stride. A punch lands to the side of Blake 's head but he takes it in his stride. Arjuna moves out of range as Blake throws a body kick.
Arjuna sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Blake defending well as Arjuna loads up on a big left hand. Blake lands with an overhand left. Arjuna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3# Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arjuna. Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Arjuna lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blake takes a step back to recover. Arjuna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Arjuna throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake. Blake misses the shot to the body. It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blake. Arjuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna. Arjuna misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming. Arjuna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Blake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arjuna with a body shot. Arjuna lands a two punch combo.
Blake feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arjuna's calf.#T4# Arjuna works the jab nicely. Blake is still on wobbly legs! Can Arjuna finish him?#CUT# That has opened up Edward Blake's cut even more. A big right from Arjuna misses. Blake seems to have recovered his senses. This has been an exciting period of action! Arjuna fails to land with a series of punches.
Blake throws an off balance right hand
and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Arjuna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Blake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arjuna gets off balance looking for a body kick and Blake counters with an outside leg kick.
Arjuna scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Arjuna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target. Arjuna appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Arjuna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
Blake looks like he wants to counter punch here. Arjuna missing with a left hand there. Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Edward Blake's cut. That's time! Arjuna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Arjuna lands with a straight right. Blake didn't see that one coming. Blake tries to land a body kick and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Blake misses with an uppercut. Arjuna saw that one coming. Rama Arjuna is winning the standup battle so far. Blake throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Arjuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away. Blake avoids a kick to the body.
Arjuna throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arjuna. Blake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Blake responds with a good body kick, but Arjuna manages to step out the way in time. Arjuna is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Arjuna misses with a body shot
and Blake counters with a nice uppercut. Arjuna throws a low kick, looking for Blake's leg but Blake calmly moves out of range. Blake steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Blake looks to land a right hand but Arjuna moved out of range.#T1# Arjuna throws a head kick that misses. Arjuna throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Arjuna throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it. As Arjuna backs off Blake throws a huge counter combo but Arjuna manages to avoid it all. Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjuna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Blake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily. Blake throws a wild body kick that Arjuna sees coming a mile off. Arjuna throws a big shot that misses. Arjuna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Both fighters circling a little - Blake finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Arjuna throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily. Rama Arjuna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blake.
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! Blake lands a nice shot that snaps Arjuna's head back.
Arjuna throws a leg kick but Blake moved away. Blake looks to land a body kick but Arjuna moved away. Blake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blake paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Nice jab there from Blake. Arjuna throws a half hearted mid kick. Arjuna misses with a leg kick and Blake counters with a nice uppercut. Blake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Blake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blake. Nice defenses there by Blake.#T3# Arjuna looks to land a body kick but Blake moved away. Blake counters with a body kick. Arjuna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blake throws an overhand right that lands on Arjuna's shoulder, as Arjuna tries to avoid the shot. A slow jab from Blake misses its intended target. It looked like Arjuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A big right from Arjuna misses. Blake tries a low kick but Arjuna avoids it. Edward Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arjuna with a nice cross. A punch lands to the side of Blake 's head but he takes it in his stride. Blake moves out of range of the body kick. Blake lands a jab. Arjuna throws a right and a left that Blake avoids nicely. #T4# Arjuna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Arjuna with a nice cross. Arjuna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blake is out of range and Arjuna settles back down. Arjuna is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Arjuna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A jab from Blake misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arjuna connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blake scrambles back to his feet. Arjuna checks a leg kick. A quick step to the side and Arjuna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna. Arjuna lands with a cross.
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 Rama Arjuna. Well Arjuna has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEC 621
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1# Razor just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# Arjuna closes the distance and pushes Razor back into the cage. Razor lands with a short shot to the head. Razor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Arjuna.
Razor takes a shot to the head. Arjuna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arjuna blocks an uppercut.
Arjuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Arjuna lands a body punch. A short right from Arjuna. Razor's coach down at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Razor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Razor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arjuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Razor's elbow. Arjuna blocks an uppercut.
Arjuna lands a left hand.
Arjuna misses with a punch on the inside.
Razor throws a punch but it's blocked by Arjuna. Arjuna lands a body punch. Razor looks winded! 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! Arjuna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Razor backwards. Razor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC# Arjuna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Razor scores with a jab to the head.
Razor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arjuna. Razor throws out a counter right but Arjuna avoids it with no problem.#T1# Razor slips under a jab from Arjuna. No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Razor just misses with a punch to the body.
Razor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arjuna is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Razor. Razor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Despite the aggression on Razor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2# Razor has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Arjuna scores with a nice short uppercut. Razor tries for a takedown but Arjuna manages to get underhooks.
Razor can't get the takedown.
A short right from Arjuna on the inside. Arjuna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Razors head. Arjuna content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Razor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arjuna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Arjuna scores with a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Razor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Arjuna misses with a hook from the clinch. Arjuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Arjuna is working Razor over against the cage. Arjuna stops a takedown attempt from Razor.
Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Ray Razor. Arjuna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Razor backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Arjuna. A right hand to the body from Arjuna.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD# Arjuna lands a big head kick that sends Razor tumbling to the mat! Arjuna takes a step backwards and waves Razor back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Razor is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Sonny Ray Razor has been cut. Razor darts in looking for a takedown but Arjuna gets double underhooks and turns Razor into the cage. Razor is still on wobbly legs! Can Arjuna finish him? Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arjuna.
Razor seems to have recovered his senses. Razor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arjuna. Arjuna throws out a loose jab but Razor uses good head movement to avoid it. Razor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Arjuna lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Razor can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Arjuna and Razor drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Arjuna.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DUEL#178 Andersson vs Justice
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1# Arjuna slips under a jab. Parker throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a lovely shot to the body. Parker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arjuna's sensitive parts. A leg kick checked by Arjuna. As Parker looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Parker just gets out of the way. Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Arjuna lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Parker cracks Arjuna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2# Parker moves into the clinch. Parker misses with a short punch on the inside. Arjuna throws a head punch that misses. Parker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Arjuna lands a shoulder strike. Arjuna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Parker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. #BC# Arjuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Parker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arjuna under the eye. Parker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Parker misses with a body shot.
A head kick from Parker lands but Arjuna takes it in his stride. #ROC2# Arjuna is rocked!#CL# Arjuna gets a clinch. Oh Arjuna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Arjuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow. Arjuna seems to have got his legs back now. Arjuna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Arjuna's head. Parker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arjuna's efforts to push away. Arjuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Arjuna.
Parker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Arjuna swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Arjuna is trying to push Parker away but Parker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Arjuna lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Arjuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arjuna misses with some punches.
#BC# Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Parker jabs Arjuna to the body, keeping him at a distance. Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Parker darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Parker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Arjuna. Parker misses with the combination.
Parker throws a series of punches but Arjuna moves out of range. #T3# Arjuna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parker. Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Arjuna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Arjuna fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parker on the side of the head. The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target. Parker misses with a left hand and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand! Parker lands a two punch combo.
Arjuna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab. Arjuna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Arjuna checks a leg kick. Parker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arjuna.
#T4# Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arjuna thumps Parker with a low kick. Parker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Arjuna pushes him off. Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arjuna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Nice uppercut there from Parker. Arjuna clobbers Parker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Parker misses with an uppercut. A slapping body kick lands there for Parker. No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parker lands with a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Parker cracks a nice hook into Arjuna's ribs. Parker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arjuna checks it well. Arjuna has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Parker throws a leg kick but Arjuna checks it. A nice leg kick lands there from Parker. Arjuna is looking to slow Parker down with leg kicks. Parker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Parker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Parker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. An inside leg kick lands from Parker. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna slips under a jab from Parker. Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna. Arjuna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Parker just manages to avoid it. Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker. An attempted straight right counter from Arjuna misses the target. Parker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1# Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2# Parker closes the distance and clinches. Arjuna blocks an uppercut.
Arjuna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Arjuna.
Arjuna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Arjuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arjuna walks into a stiff left hand from Parker. Parker scores with a leg kick.
Parker tries to work over Arjuna's front leg with a kick but Arjuna checks it. It looked like Arjuna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Parker throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters with a low kick, right behind Parker 's knee. Nice jab there from Parker. Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2##CL2# Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arjuna scores with an uppercut up the middle. Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker. Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker misses with some punches.
Peter Parker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Arjuna misses with a hook from the clinch. Arjuna's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Parker lands with a right to the head. Parker is looking to break free of the clinch but Arjuna has double underhooks. Parker misses with a hook from the clinch. Arjuna tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Arjuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Arjuna misses with a hook from the clinch. Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arjuna misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Arjuna. Parker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arjuna. Arjuna on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it. Parker throws a head kick that misses and Arjuna counters with a nice kick to the body. Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arjuna. That did some damage!#CL2# Arjuna gets tackled into the cage by Parker. Parker maintains the clinch. #T4# Arjuna misses with the head strike.
#BC# Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Parker. Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arjuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker. Peter Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Parker throws a leg kick and Arjuna counters with a flying knee. Nice. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arjuna 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 Parker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. The crowd cheers as Parker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arjuna doesn't seem phased though. Arjuna goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Decent striking displayed by Parker there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Arjuna walks into a stiff left hand from Parker. Arjuna misses with a head kick.
Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arjuna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Arjuna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Arjuna throws an off balance right hand
#KD2# and Parker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Arjuna! Parker lets Arjuna back up to his feet, looking for a finish! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Parker throws a body kick that misses. Parker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arjuna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arjuna checks a leg kick. Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arjuna under the eye. Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna. Arjuna appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1# Parker misses with a combination
and Arjuna counters with a body kick that stops Parker in his tracks momentarily. Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily. The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arjuna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Arjuna lands with a good body shot. Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Parker misses the body punch and Arjuna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Parker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arjuna. Arjuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parker feints and then cracks Arjuna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arjuna down. Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arjuna. Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2# Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Arjuna is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Parker throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it. Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Parker lands the left hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A swing and a miss from Parker. Arjuna is looking to counter with a body kick. Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parker throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it. Arjuna throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jab, jab by Parker - just one landing. Parker tries to work over Arjuna's front leg with a kick but Arjuna checks it. Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes. Arjuna seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Parker cracks the inside of Arjuna's front leg. #T3# Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arjuna swats him away and circles back towards the center. Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Parker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Parker misses with a straight right. #KD2# Parker lands a left and a right that send Arjuna crashing to the mat, dazed. Parker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peter Parker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Parker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Parker missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Parker loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch. It looked like Arjuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arjuna feinted there with a counter leg kick. Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4# The crowd cheers as Parker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arjuna doesn't seem phased though. A left lands for Arjuna. Parker cracks Arjuna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Parker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Parker.
Arjuna throws a body shot but no joy. Parker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Arjuna swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker. Arjuna looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Parker misses with a kick to the body.
Arjuna is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Good exchange - Parker coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight! Peter Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Parker 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker! A less than humble Peter Parker misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
DUEL#172 Andersson vs Laiho
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1# Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright. Wright fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range. Arjuna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking. Arjuna misses with a body shot.
Wright with a hook. Arjuna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wright jabs at Arjuna's body. Arjuna throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wright misses with a looping right. Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily. Arjuna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot. Arjuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
#T1# Wright misses with a leg kick and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut. Arjuna walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Arjuna looks to land a body kick but Wright moved away. Wright looks to land a right hand but Arjuna moved out of range. Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Wright throws a leg kick but Arjuna moved away. Arjuna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Wright misses the shot to the body. We've been told by Wright's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Arjuna takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arjuna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wright checks it well. Wright loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch. Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wright 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 Arjuna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arjuna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Arjuna fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wright is out of range. #T2# Wright throws out a leg kick but Arjuna moves out of range and Wright only half commits. A nice side step and Arjuna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Wright throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range. As Wright backs off Arjuna throws a huge counter combo but Wright manages to avoid it all. Wright throws out a leg kick but Arjuna moves out of range and Wright only half commits. It seemed like Arjuna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wright throws a low kick, looking for Arjuna's leg but Arjuna calmly moves out of range. Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright. Wright throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it. Wright tried to score with a low kick but Arjuna checks it. Wright thows a left - swing and a miss! A shot to the body from Wright misses and Arjuna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wright's knee momentarily. This has been an exciting period of action! Wright slips under a jab. Arjuna clobbers Wright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Arjuna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3# Wright throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily. Wright misses with a lunging right hand
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wright throws a leg kick and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Arjuna missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2# Arjuna drops Wright with a beautiful combination! Wright stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arjuna is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Wright is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A punch combination from Arjuna misses. It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wright jabs Arjuna to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wright blocks a head kick by Arjuna.
Wright seems to have got his legs back now. Arjuna works Wright's body with a nice hook. Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Arjuna takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4# Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Arjuna finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Wright throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Wright connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arjuna. Arjuna circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Arjuna steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wright. That one must have hurt. Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Arjuna responds with a good body kick, but Wright manages to step out the way in time. Wright lands a jab to Arjuna's midsection. Wright connects with a body shot. Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Arjuna. As Wright backs off Arjuna throws a huge counter combo but Wright manages to avoid it all. Arjuna keeps Wright at a distance using the push kick. Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Arjuna counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Some wild striking there from Arjuna.
Rama Arjuna seems to be getting the better of the standup. A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arjuna 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. Wright misses with a left hand and Arjuna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2# Cleon Wright's cut is getting worse. Wright throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range. Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Arjuna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Arjuna thuds a left hand into Wright's body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wright attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Arjuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away. Wright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1# Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Wright misses with a hook. Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Arjuna's shoulder, as Arjuna tries to avoid the shot. Wright throws the kick towards the body but Arjuna avoids it. Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Wright sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Wright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wright fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wright misses with a hook to the body
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick. A solid body kick from Wright. #T2# Wright looks to land a right hand but Arjuna moved out of range. Arjuna appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Wright misses with a shot to the body and Arjuna counters with a left to the body. Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Arjuna to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wright misses with a low kick.
Wright misses the shot to the body. Nice straight punches there by Arjuna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arjuna.#CUT2# Cleon Wright's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Wright swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. Arjuna has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#KD2# Arjuna lands a big head kick that sends Wright tumbling to the mat! Arjuna takes a step backwards and waves Wright back to his feet - he wants the finish! Wright misses with a two punch combination.
As Wright backs off Arjuna throws a huge counter combo but Wright manages to avoid it all. Wright misses with a body kick. And Arjuna responds with a good body kick, but Wright manages to step out the way in time. Arjuna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3# Wright misses with a straight right. Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright. Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wright swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arjuna counters with a left to the body. Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arjuna.
Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Arjuna manages to avoid it. Wright wants to land a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range. Wright swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright counters with a one-two to the body. Wright misses with a shot to the body and Arjuna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2# Jeez, Cleon Wright's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cleon Wright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rama Arjuna! A victorious Rama Arjuna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DFN#46 Arjuna vs Laiho
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1# Arjuna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arjuna seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. A punch combination from Laiho misses. As Laiho looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Laiho just gets out of the way. Laiho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Arjuna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laiho. Arjuna jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Laiho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Arjuna walks into a left hand. Nice uppercut lands for Laiho. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laiho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Arjuna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Laiho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arjuna tries to avoid it but Laiho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arjuna to the ground. Arjuna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A counter left hand to the body from Arjuna misses its target. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Laiho.#T1# Some wild striking there from Laiho.
It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Laiho. Laiho's corner calls for a 1-2. Laiho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Laiho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Laiho.
Arjuna throws a leg kick #CL2# and Laiho counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Laiho. Laiho misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna avoids a wild elbow strike from Laiho. A quick uppercut on the inside from Laiho. #T2# Arjuna stops a takedown attempt from Laiho.
Laiho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arjuna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laiho just leaning against Arjuna, taking a breather. Arjuna is pressed up against the cage. Laiho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arjuna down to the mat. Arjuna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Laiho jabs Arjuna right on the nose. Arjuna blinks but takes it well. Arjuna stuffs the takedown attempt from Laiho. Laiho gets slowly back to his feet. Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Laiho misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely. As Laiho looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Laiho just gets out of the way. Left hook, right uppercut from Laiho. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice takedown defense from Arjuna. No joy for Laiho on that attempt. Arjuna appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Laiho blocks the body kick.
Arjuna scores with a nice head shot.#T3# Laiho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arjuna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laiho somewhat. Arjuna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Laiho just manages to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Laiho. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Arjuna is looking for a counter combo. Arjuna looks for the body kick but Laiho saw that one coming. The fighters circling - Laiho throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Laiho tries to clinch up. Laiho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arjuna in his tracks. Laiho misses with the combination.
Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Laiho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Nice jab there from Laiho. #T4# Laiho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laiho misses with a takedown attempt enabling Arjuna to counter with a crisp jab. Arjuna takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Laiho misses the shot to the body. Arjuna thinks about countering with a head kick. Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laiho. Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes. Arjuna takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Laiho fails with the takedown. Arjuna feinted there with a counter leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Laiho tries to clinch there but Arjuna circles away.
Laiho swings widly with a right hand
and Arjuna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Laiho fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Laiho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arjuna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Laiho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Laiho shoots in but no luck this time. Arjuna tries to bum rush Laiho with a series of wild strikes but Laiho uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Laiho misses. #TD2# Laiho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arjuna! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arjuna can't do much from the bottom here. #T1# Laiho working the head and body with strikes. Laiho sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Arjuna is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Arjuna avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Laiho. Laiho trying to control the action but Arjuna is working from the bottom. Arjuna is trying to control Laiho's posture but Laiho avoids it. Arjuna managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Laiho.
Laiho misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Arjuna is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Laiho trying to control the action but Arjuna is working from the bottom. Arjuna managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Laiho.
Arjuna is looking to regain half guard here but Laiho keeps moving and retains side control. Laiho trying to control the position but Arjuna is working away. Laiho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Arjuna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laiho's best efforts. Laiho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2# Laiho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arjuna has managed to free his arm - good work. The fighters are battling for position here. Arjuna manages to regain full guard. Nice work. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arjuna holds on and takes a little breather. Laiho trying to control the position from guard on top but Arjuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Arjuna controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Laiho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arjuna swivels though and keeps the full guard. Arjuna managing to control the position. Laiho postures up in Arjuna's guard and throws a big left but Arjuna blocks it. #T3# Arjuna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Arjuna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laiho looking to pass the guard. Arjuna trying to control the position here. Arjuna trying to keep a closed guard but Laiho is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Arjuna scores with a jab. Arjuna is looking to land body kicks.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Laiho throws a combination that misses and Arjuna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laiho's knee momentarily. No joy there for Laiho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arjuna is looking for a counter combo.#TD2# Arjuna tries to sprawl but Laiho drives through with a takedown into half guard. Laiho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Arjuna moves into full guard.
Laiho is fighting to break Arjuna's control of his arms but Arjuna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Alexi Laiho has got the better of the ground game so far. Laiho throws a big elbow that misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Arjuna managing to control the position. Laiho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arjuna's head. Arjuna is pulling down on Laiho's head. It's preventing any offense from Laiho, at least for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexi Laiho will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Laiho throws a body shot but no joy. Laiho just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromArjuna. Laiho dips to his left and cracks Arjuna with an uppercut! Laiho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arjuna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Laiho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arjuna doesn't seem bothered though. Laiho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Arjuna leaves Laiho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna keeps the fight on the outside. It looked like Arjuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Arjuna takes one on the button.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Arjuna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laiho or not. #T1# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laiho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Still in the clinch, Arjuna scores with a nice short uppercut. Laiho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Laiho pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Laiho. Arjuna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Laiho throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range. Alexi Laiho seems to be getting the better of the standup. Laiho lands a glancing blow to the side of Arjuna's head. Arjuna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Laiho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Arjuna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Laiho.#T2# Laiho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Laiho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Laiho shoots in for a double leg but Arjuna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Arjuna appears to be looking for a big counter. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Laiho scores with a jab to the head.
Laiho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2# Arjuna gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Arjuna pulls Laiho in close to prevent any damage. Arjuna continues to stall. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3# Laiho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Arjuna managing to control the position. #SUB# Arjuna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laiho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Laiho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arjuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laiho's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Arjuna punching from the bottom. Laiho postures up.
Arjuna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2# Laiho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Arjuna is pulling down on Laiho's head. It's preventing any offense from Laiho, at least for the moment. Alexi Laiho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Arjuna throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB# Arjuna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laiho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laiho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Arjuna is looking for a triangle but Laiho pushes his legs off easily.
Laiho trying to control but Arjuna is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Laiho misses the shot to the body. As Laiho looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Laiho just gets out of the way. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Laiho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arjuna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Laiho misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd cheers as Laiho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arjuna doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight! Alexi Laiho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Laiho 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexi Laiho! After the big win, Alexi Laiho made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
DUEL#165 Lafayette vs Denke
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1# Barrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it. Arjuna throws a counter combo. Arjuna has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Barrera misses the shot to the body. Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Barrera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arjuna on the side of the head. Barrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arjuna counters with a lovely shot to the body. Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away. Arjuna throws a counter combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrera misses with a left hand and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand! Arjuna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barrera missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A countering left hand to the body from Arjuna misses.#T1# Barrera cracks a nice hook into Arjuna's ribs. Barrera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Barrera lands a really nice looking cross but Arjuna seems unphased.
Barrera jabs at Arjuna's body. A jab from Barrera misses. Barrera misses with a shot to the body and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. A shot to the body from Barrera misses and Arjuna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mario Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Barrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Arjuna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away. Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Barrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Barrera looks to land a right hand but Arjuna moved out of range. Sloppy strikes from Barrera. Those never looked like landing. Barrera scores with a three punch combo!
Arjuna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3# Barrera misses with a right hand and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand! A shot to the body from Barrera misses and Arjuna counters with a nice leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Barrera. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Arjuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Barrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrera scores with a hook to the body. Arjuna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Arjuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrera.
Barrera scores with a hook to the body. Arjuna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Barrera with a jab.#T4# Barrera with a body punch. A glancing blow. Barrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Arjuna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action! Barrera stuns Arjuna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrera. Barrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arjuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrera. A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Barrera throws a hook but Arjuna avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Barrera dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# A swing and a miss from Barrera. Barrera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Arjuna is just out of range. A nice side step and Arjuna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Barrera jabs Arjuna right on the nose. Arjuna blinks but takes it well. Barrera throws a hook but Arjuna blocks it. Arjuna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Barrera throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrera dips to his left and cracks Arjuna with an uppercut! Barrera with a jab.#T1# Barrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrera throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it. Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Barrera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Arjuna avoids a kick to the body.
Barrera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arjuna counters with a good low kick that Barrera was not able to check. Barrera misses the shot to the body. Barrera connects with a body shot that sends Arjuna's belly button to the back. Barrera throws a body shot but no joy. Arjuna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2# Barrera misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. Barrera tests Arjuna's chin there with a solid looking shot. Barrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Barrera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Barrera connects with a single shot there. Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
Barrera looks to land a left hand but Arjuna moved out of range nicely. As Barrera backs off Arjuna throws a huge counter combo but Barrera manages to avoid it all. Barrera connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barrera dips to his left and cracks Arjuna with an uppercut!#T3# Arjuna slips under a jab. Barrera misses with a shot to the body and Arjuna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away. Arjuna takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arjuna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barrera throws a leg kick and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Barrera swings widly with a right hand
and Arjuna counters with a solid body kick. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Arjuna might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barrera has got the better of the exchanges. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4# Barrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrera scores with a shot to the body.
Arjuna on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Arjuna on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barrera lands a lovely overhand right. Barrera misses with a two punch combination.
Barrera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arjuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Barrera dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick. The fighters circle momentarily. Barrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Arjuna takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arjuna takes a body punch but keeps moving. Barrera throws a head kick that misses enabling Arjuna to counter with a crisp jab. Barrera misses with a body shot.
Arjuna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arjuna comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Barrera stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Arjuna is on him like rabid pit bull! Barrera slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna! A victorious Rama Arjuna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DUEL#159 Muller vs Furia
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1# Arjuna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Noye throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Noye lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Noye punishes Arjuna's body with a nice straight punch.#CL# Noye has closed the distance and engaged Arjuna in a clinch.
Noye throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Noye misses with a punch to the body.
Noye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arjuna's elbow. Noye lands a shot to the body. Arjuna takes a knee to the side of the body. Arjuna looks winded! Arjuna avoids the elbow strike from Noye, against the cage.
Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noye tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Noye. Noye lands on the inside with an uppercut. Noye throws an elbow but it misses.
Noye works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1# Noye with a knee to the head.
Arjuna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Noye. Noye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Noye as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2# Arjuna breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Noye moves into the clinch. Noye tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noye. Arjuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Noye breaks the clinch.
Arjuna has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Noye thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arjuna if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL# Noye gets a clinch. Arjuna takes an elbow to the forehead. 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! Noye lands an elbow that stopped Arjuna in his tracks for a moment. Noye throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2# Noye throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arjuna dodges an elbow strike from Noye.
Noye throws a punch but it's blocked by Arjuna. Noye misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noyes head. Noye lands an elbow inside. Arjuna lands a shoulder strike. Noye with a knee to the head.
Noye lands a damaging elbow. Noye tries a knee to the head but Arjuna blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arjuna.#CUT2# It looks like Donal Noye has been cut. Noye tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing Noye back against the cage. Noye misses with a short punch on the inside. Arjuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Noye has had enough of the clinch but Arjuna keeps him there for the moment. Arjuna blocks a body shot from Noye. Noye has a couple of punches blocked by Arjuna.
#T3# Arjuna misses with a body punch.
Noye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A short right from Arjuna on the inside. Arjuna pushes Noye back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noye just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arjuna's brow. Noye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Arjuna throws a head punch that misses. Noye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A left hand lands to the body for Noye.
Good body shot from Arjuna.
Noye misses with an elbow strike.
Arjuna has a couple of punches blocked by Noye.
Noye misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arjuna.
Noye pushes off an throws an elbow but Arjuna leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Noye misses with an elbow strike.
Noye letting Arjuna take a breather here. Noye misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Noye with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Noye can't break the clinch.
Noye prevents a body shot from Arjuna. Noye tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
#BC2# Arjuna breaks from the clinch.
Noye tries to clinch up and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Noye throws a series of punches but Arjuna avoids them all with ease. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arjuna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arjuna was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL# Noye rushes Arjuna and presses him up against the cage. Noye misses with a body punch.
Arjuna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donal Noye dominated that round. The cut man is working on Donal Noye's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Arjuna slips a jab and a cross from Noye.
Arjuna follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Noye looks to land a body kick but Arjuna moved away. Noye feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arjuna's calf. The fight stays on the outside here - Noye looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Noye throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Noye throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Noye drives through and clinches with Arjuna against the cage.
Arjuna blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noye struggles to land a body shot inside as Arjuna controls his hands.
#BC# Noye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noye attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Arjuna takes a kick to the side of the head. Arjuna takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1# Noye misses the shot to the body. Noye backing away here, and Arjuna unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Noye scores with a kick to the body.
#CL# Noye has closed the distance and engaged Arjuna in a clinch.
#BC# Noye breaks from the clinch.
Donal Noye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Noye sizes up Arjuna with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A head kick misses from Noye. Arjuna throws out a counter right but Noye avoids it with no problem. Noye connects with a high kick. Noye throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Noye fails in his attempt to clinch. Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Noye thumps Arjuna with a low kick. Noye moves in looking to clinch but Arjuna pushes him off. Arjuna was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Noye, right into the meat.
#T2# Arjuna moves out of range as Noye throws a body kick.
Arjuna takes a kick to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A slapping leg kick lands for Noye.
Arjuna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Arjuna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Noye misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy. Noye throws a wild body kick that Arjuna sees coming a mile off. Noye tries to clinch up and Arjuna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Arjuna throws a punch but it's blocked by Noye. #T3# A short right from Arjuna. Arjuna lands with a short head shot on the inside. Noye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arjuna can do to turn this around? Noye looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A clash of legs there as Arjuna blocks the low kick. Arjuna avoids the head kick by Noye.
Noye backing away here, and Arjuna unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A head kick misses from Noye. Arjuna flicks out a counter leg kick but Noye steps away. Donal Noye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Noye gets in close and instigates a clinch. Arjuna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noye backwards. #BC# Noye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Noye tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy. Arjuna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arjuna is looking for the big counter here. Noye throws a half hearted mid kick. Noye fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Arjuna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4##CL# Noye closes the distance and clinches. Noye wants to get back to striking at distance but Arjuna won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Arjuna scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2# Donal Noye's cut is getting worse. Arjuna misses with a punch to the body.
Donal Noye has scored more points in the clinch so far. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noye just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arjuna's brow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Noye working some nice short punches in the clinch. Noye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arjuna prevents Noye from breaking the clinch. Arjuna throws a punch but it's blocked by Noye. Noye misses with a body punch.
Arjuna lands a nice uppercut. Noye tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
Noye throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Noye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Noye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Arjuna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donal Noye dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Donal Noye's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Noye dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Noye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arjuna paws at him with a jab and circles away. Noye tries to clinch and Arjuna counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL# Noye drives through and clinches with Arjuna against the cage.
Arjuna lands a right hand. A quick uppercut on the inside from Arjuna. Noye wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Noye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arjuna. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but Noye avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage. Noye is trying to break free. Arjuna scores with a shoulder strike. Arjuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Arjuna working aggressively here.
#T1# Noye lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Noye looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2# Arjuna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A good leg kick by Noye. A head kick by Noye misses and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. Noye will be more careful next time no doubt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A clash of legs there as Arjuna blocks the low kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy. Noye stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Arjuna swats away the attempt to clinch by Noye. Arjuna moves out of range as Noye throws a body kick.
Arjuna blocks a head kick by Noye.
Arjuna looks like he wants to counter punch here. A solid leg kick lands there for Noye.
#CL# Noye rushes Arjuna and presses him up against the cage.#T2# A short left from Arjuna. 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!#BC2# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Noye scores with a kick to the midsection. Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Noye tries to clinch but Arjuna moves away and Arjuna counters with a thumping low kick. Arjuna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noye. Noye obviously looking to wear him down.
Noye throws a leg kick that is checked and Arjuna counters with a low kick, right behind Noye 's knee. Noye moves in looking to clinch but Arjuna pushes him off. Arjuna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Noye thows a leg kick but Arjuna checks it and Arjuna counters with an outside leg kick.
Arjuna blocks a head kick by Noye.
Noye misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely. Arjuna only half commits to the counter leg kick. Noye closes the distance but Arjuna moves to the side and Arjuna counters with a leg kick. #T3# Noye goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Arjuna looks like he wants to counter punch here. Noye closes the distance looking to clinch and Arjuna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Arjuna takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Noye tried to score with a low kick but Arjuna checks it. A leg kick checked by Arjuna. Noye tries to clinch but Arjuna moves out of range. Arjuna moves away from the strike by Noye. Arjuna follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Arjuna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Noye misses with the combination.
Donal Noye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# A leg kick checked by Arjuna. Arjuna looks like he wants to counter punch here. Noye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Noye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Noye misses letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. Noye misses with a wild body shot. Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Donal Noye is winning the standup battle so far. Noye tries to close the distance and clinch but Arjuna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Noye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arjuna paws at him with a jab and circles away. A nice side step and Arjuna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Noye is looking to score with low kicks. Arjuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Arjuna takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Noye misses with a head kick.
Noye fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arjuna has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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 Donal Noye. Well Noye has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donal Noye!
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Event:
DUEL#153 Sigit vs Halo
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1# Andersson misses with a leg kick letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. Andersson throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Arjuna blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Arjuna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Andersson. That one must have hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Andersson lands a right hook to the body.
Andersson cracks Arjuna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Andersson misses with a right hand and Arjuna counters with a right hand to the body. #T1# Andersson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Arjuna steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Andersson. That one must have hurt. Andersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Andersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arjuna's sensitive parts. Andersson connects with a high kick. Andersson misses with a jab to the body
and Arjuna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andersson's knee momentarily.#T2# A solid body kick from Andersson. Andersson connects with the punch. Andersson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#KD2# Andersson drops Arjuna with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Arjuna looks back up at him and smiles so Andersson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2# Arjuna is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Rama Arjuna has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Andersson throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range. Oh Arjuna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Andersson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Arjuna to counter with a crisp jab. Arjuna seems to have got his legs back now. Andersson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arjuna. Andersson cracks Arjuna with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Arjuna tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Andersson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Arjuna is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Andersson! Benny Andersson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
DUEL#147 Vee vs Crushman
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Arjuna on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wright throws a good cross that connects.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away. Wright misses with a wild body shot. Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arjuna on the side of the head. Wright lands a two punch combo.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Wright. Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it. Wright lands a jab to the nose. Arjuna needs to keep his hands up - Wright had a free shot at his head there. Donk. Wright catches Arjuna right on the button with a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wright throws a sloppy body shot
and Arjuna counters with a nice leg kick. Arjuna avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Wright scores with a hook. Wright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Wright misses with a double jab
and Arjuna counters with a right hand to the body. Wright misses with a body punch
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT# It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut. Arjuna avoids a kick to the body.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wright thows a left - swing and a miss! Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Wright thuds a left hand into Arjuna's body.#T2# Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjuna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Wright there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wright swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Wright swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arjuna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Wright looks winded! 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! Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick. Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Arjuna tried to counter with a leg kick but Wright avoided it. Wright misses with a leg kick and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# Wright throws a big shot that misses. Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright. Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arjuna's sensitive parts. Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna. Wright throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range. Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arjuna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wright just manages to avoid it. Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
#T4# Wright throws a front kick aimed at Arjuna's knee but Arjuna avoids it well. Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Wright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Arjuna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arjuna scrambles back to his feet. Jab from Wright. A big left from Wright misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Arjuna moves forwards but Wright connects with a nice, crisp jab. We've been told by Arjuna's head coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Wright is looking to slow Arjuna down with leg kicks. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice uppercut lands for Wright. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
Wright throws a leg kick that misses. Arjuna half committed to a counter leg kick. Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Arjuna moves away from the strike by Wright. Arjuna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wright throws a leg kick that is checked and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arjuna has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Arjuna misses the target. Wright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arjuna's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wright throws a combination that misses and Arjuna counters with a nice kick to the body. Wright is breathing heavily. Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wright throws a leg kick #KD# and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wright! Arjuna lets Wright back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Wright is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Cleon Wright's cut even more.#T1# A combination from Wright does no damage. The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arjuna slips under a jab from Wright. And Arjuna counters with a quick kick to the body but Wright blocks it. Arjuna staying out of range there. And Arjuna counters with a quick kick to the body but Wright blocks it. Wright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arjuna counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Wright has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DUEL#141 Chigg vs Denke
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1# Garbutt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garbutt connects with a single shot there. Garbutt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Arjuna was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt. Garbutt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Garbutt misses with a body shot
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garbutt misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely. Garbutt misses the shot to the body. Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Garbutt wants to slow Arjuna down by chopping away at his legs. Garbutt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arjuna in his tracks. Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Garbutt throws a big shot that misses. Garbutt looks to throw the jab but Arjuna is out of range. Arjuna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Arjuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbutt.
Arjuna ducks right into an uppercut from Garbutt. Garbutt sizes up Arjuna with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Garbutt misses with a hook
and Arjuna counters with a nice body shot. Garbutt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Garbutt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Garbutt misses with a double jab
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Garbutt throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it. Garbutt misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Garbutt throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range. Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2# Garbutt throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. Garbutt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arjuna. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garbutt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Garbutt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Arjuna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garbutt with a body shot. Garbutt tries to close the distance and clinch but Arjuna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Arjuna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garbutt with a body shot. Garbutt lands a jab. Arjuna slips under a jab from Garbutt. Arjuna throws out a counter right but Garbutt avoids it with no problem. Garbutt throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Garbutt misses with a wild body shot. Garbutt misses with a low kick. Nice jab there from Garbutt. #T3# Garbutt tries to bum rush Arjuna with a series of wild strikes but Arjuna uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Garbutt lands an overhand right. Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away. Garbutt throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on Arjuna's shoulder, as Arjuna tries to avoid the shot. Arjuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Nice uppercut lands for Garbutt. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
Garbutt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Garbutt swings and misses with a shot to the body and Arjuna counters with a three punch combo that has Garbutt backing up. Garbutt nods at Arjuna to acknowledge the strikes. Garbutt scores with a nice right hand.
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arjuna has time to react. Garbutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garbutt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Garbutt lands with a straight right. Arjuna didn't see that one coming. Garbutt throws a shot to the body.
Garbutt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garbutt cracks the inside of Arjuna's front leg. Arjuna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Garbutt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Garbutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Garbutt backing away here, and Arjuna unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Arjuna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garbutt throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Both fighters circling a little - Garbutt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Garbutt is looking to slow Arjuna down with leg kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garbutt, right into the meat.
Arjuna needs to keep his hands up - Garbutt had a free shot at his head there. Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick #KD2# and Arjuna counters with a crisp one two that drops Garbutt! Arjuna thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Garbutt to his feet! Garbutt is in big trouble! Garbutt throws a body shot but no joy. Nice takedown defense from Arjuna. No joy for Garbutt on that attempt. It seemed like Arjuna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Garbutt tries to clinch up but Arjuna circles away and keeps his distance. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy. Garbutt is looking to score with low kicks. Garbutt lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garbutt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arjuna scrambles back to his feet. Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt. Kevin Garbutt is winning the standup battle so far. Arjuna needs to keep his hands up - Garbutt had a free shot at his head there.#T1# Garbutt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Garbutt misses with a body shot
and Arjuna counters with an inside leg kick. A shot to the liver by Garbutt. Beautiful body shot. Garbutt shoots in and drives through. Arjuna sprawls well. Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Garbutt is wise to it. Arjuna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it. Arjuna shapes to counter with a head kick. Arjuna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut. Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Garbutt is wise to it. Garbutt tries to close the distance and clinch but Arjuna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Garbutt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromArjuna. Arjuna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Garbutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
#T2# Garbutt scores with a jab to the head.
Garbutt throws a big shot that misses. It seemed like Arjuna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Garbutt wants to land a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range. Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Garbutt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Garbutt thumps Arjuna with a low kick. Garbutt thows a leg kick but Arjuna checks it and Arjuna counters with a nice body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Garbutt tries a low kick but Arjuna avoids it. Arjuna throws out a counter right but Garbutt avoids it with no problem. Garbutt misses with a hook to the body
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arjuna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Garbutt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arjuna is able to avoid easily. Arjuna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garbutt swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Arjuna moves out of range as Garbutt strikes.#T3# Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Arjuna shapes to counter with a head kick. Garbutt swings and misses with a shot to the body and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Arjuna has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Garbutt misses with a hook
#KD2# and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Garbutt! Arjuna lets Garbutt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2# Garbutt is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut. Garbutt misses with a two punch combination.
Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Oh Garbutt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna retains his light heavyweight title! Our winner, Rama Arjuna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DUEL#134 Arjuna vs Bang
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1# Bang tries for a takedown but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. It looked like Arjuna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Bang shoots for a takedown but Arjuna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bang. Bang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arjuna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Arjuna feinted there with a counter leg kick. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.#TD2# Bang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arjuna did well to prevent Bang getting side control. Arjuna gets full guard. Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but Arjuna has wrist control. Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Arjuna is retaining full guard. Arjuna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arjuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Arjuna controlling the position. Bang throws a big elbow that misses. Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but Arjuna has wrist control. Arjuna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arjuna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1# Bang looking to pass the guard. Arjuna pulls Bang in to control the position. #SUB2# Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Arjuna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Arjuna pulls Bang in to control the position. Bang throwing strikes from guard but Arjuna blocks nicely. #SUB2# Bang drops back looking for a leg! Arjuna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arjuna manages to kick Bang off! Bang jumps back into Arjuna's guard. Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arjuna is keeping the position for now. Arjuna managing to control the position. Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Arjuna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Arjuna looking to control.
Bang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2# Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Arjuna seems keen to control Bang's posture. Arjuna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Bang stops Arjuna from standing up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bang throws a chopping leg kick but Arjuna manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2# Bang drives through and clinches with Arjuna against the cage.
#T3##TD2# Bang decides to pull guard. Arjuna is stalling in the full guard. Arjuna trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom. Arjuna is looking to stand up but Bang won't let him. #SUB2# Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arjuna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Arjuna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Arjuna trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SU# Bang is working an open guard so Arjuna takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Bang has a takedown stuffed. Arjuna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Bang manages to avoid it. Bang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Arjuna is landing a low percentage of strikes. Bang wants to clinch up but Arjuna keeps it at a distance. Arjuna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nice sprawl there from Arjuna as Bang shoots in. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arjuna but Arjuna pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2# Bang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES# Arjuna kicks Bang off and gets back to his feet.#T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arjuna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Bang manages to avoid it. Bang shoots in but Arjuna avoids the takedown attempt easily. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang. Bang darts in looking for a takedown but Arjuna gets double underhooks and turns Bang into the cage. It looked like Arjuna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Bang has a takedown stuffed. Arjuna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Arjuna stuffs the takedown. Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Bang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2# Bang wants to clinch. A counter left hand to the body from Arjuna misses its target. Bang tries to clinch up.#TD2# Bang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arjuna looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Arjuna stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB2# Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arjuna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. A bit of a lull in the action here. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3# Arjuna can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2# Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arjuna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Arjuna is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2# Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Miro Bang has got the better of the ground game so far. Arjuna parries the strikes from Bang easily there. Bang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Arjuna to escape.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Arjuna wants to get back to his feet. Arjuna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Arjuna avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bang. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Arjuna takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arjuna has escaped the position, nice work there. Arjuna is looking to reverse the position. Arjuna wants to control but Bang postures up. Arjuna avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bang. Bang working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Arjuna is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2# Bang tries for a kimura but Arjuna is defending well. You can see the frustration on Arjuna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. 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 Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Arjuna keeps the fight on the outside. Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Bang manages to avoid it.#TD2# Bang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arjuna quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2# Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Bang tries to pass to full mount but Arjuna defends it. Arjuna is concentrating on defense, preventing Bang from advancing position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna gets back to full guard.
Bang passes Arjuna's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Arjuna is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
Arjuna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang. #T1# Arjuna regains full guard. Nicely done. Arjuna managing to control the position. Arjuna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bang advances to half guard. #SUB2# Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Arjuna gets back to full guard.
#T2# Arjuna controlling the position. Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arjuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Arjuna is pulling down on Bang's head to control his posture. Arjuna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Arjuna looking to control.
Bang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Arjuna is retaining full guard. Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2# Bang drops back looking for a leg! Arjuna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arjuna manages to kick Bang off! Bang jumps back into Arjuna's guard. Bang stops Arjuna from standing up. #T3# Arjuna managing to control the position. Bang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Bang drops back looking for a leg! Arjuna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arjuna manages to kick Bang off! Bang jumps back into Arjuna's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bang wants to pass the guard but Arjuna is keeping the position. Bang with a flurry of punches that miss. Arjuna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bang won't allow Arjuna to get back to his feet. Bang being controlled here momentarily. Arjuna controls Bang momentarily but Bang frees himself. Bang prevents Arjuna from getting back to his feet. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Arjuna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bang.#TD2# Bang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bang lands in his opponent's guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bang stands and throws Arjuna's legs to the side, diving into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# Horrible takedown attempt by Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Arjuna, which made it look bad. #TD2# Bang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arjuna was covering up waiting for the punch and Bang finishes the takedown easily into guard. Arjuna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Bang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Arjuna trying to control the position.
#T1# Arjuna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Arjuna is trying to control the position but Bang postures up. Arjuna has Bang pulled in close to control his posture. Bang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but Arjuna has wrist control. Arjuna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang. Arjuna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Arjuna pulls Bang in to control the position. #T2# 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. Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arjuna is keeping the position for now. Arjuna is controlling Bang's posture. Arjuna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Bang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Arjuna is pulling down on Bang's head to control his posture. Arjuna continues to stall.#SUB2# Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Bang postures up.
#ES# Arjuna pushes Bang off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bang has a takedown stuffed. Arjuna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3# Bang dives in and grabs Arjuna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arjuna pushes down on Bang's head and hops out. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang. Bang shoots and misses and Arjuna counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arjuna tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arjuna to the ground. Arjuna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bang misses with a takedown and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand. Bang is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4# Bang moves in looking to clinch but Arjuna pushes him off. Bang wants to slow Arjuna down by chopping away at his legs. Bang just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromArjuna. Bang doesn't succeed with the takedown and Arjuna counters with a nice leg kick. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2# Bang clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R5# Bang connects with an inside leg kick. Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arjuna avoids it really well and circles away. Bang tries for a takedown but Arjuna circles away easily letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls well. He's pushed Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.#T1# Arjuna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang. Arjuna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rama Arjuna is winning the standup battle so far. Bang has his takedown stuffed and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Bang throws a leg kick but Arjuna moved away. Arjuna looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bang has a takedown stuffed. Bang shoots for a takedown but Arjuna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Arjuna slaps away a takedown attempt from Bang, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nice sprawl there from Arjuna as Bang shoots in.#T3# Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Arjuna circles away.
A quick step to the side and Arjuna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bang tries to clinch but fails miserably and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Miro Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna stuffs the takedown. Bang dives in for a single leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Bang closes the distance and clinches up with Arjuna, looking for a takedown. Bang pushes Arjuna against the cage but Arjuna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bang tries to clinch up. Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Nice takedown defense from Arjuna. No joy for Bang on that attempt. Bang shoots in but no luck this time. An attempted straight right counter from Arjuna misses the target. Bang fails with the takedown letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. #CUT# It looks like Miro Bang has been cut. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Bang is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arjuna as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight! Rama Arjuna showed his dominance in that final round. I think Arjuna has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:46 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna retains his light heavyweight title! A very excited looking Rama Arjuna made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DUEL#129 Fury vs Arjuna
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1# Fury throws a series of strikes that have Arjuna backpedaling.
Fury lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Fury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arjuna. Arjuna circles away out of range and recomposes himself. We've been told by Fury's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Arjuna checks a leg kick. Arjuna checks a leg kick. Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjuna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fury with a body shot. Good work by Arjuna as he checks the leg kick. Arjuna only half commits to the counter leg kick. Arjuna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fury throws a right hand that misses
and Fury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Geese Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fury works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Arjuna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1# Nice uppercut lands for Fury. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
Arjuna takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A right-left combo lands from Fury. Arjuna avoids the body shot from Fury.
Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arjuna flicks out a counter leg kick but Fury steps away. Fury misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a slapping leg kick. Fury throws an off balance right hand
and Arjuna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL# Fury rushes Arjuna and presses him up against the cage.#T2# Fury tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing Fury back against the cage. A short left from Arjuna. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice elbow from Fury. Arjuna throws a punch but it's blocked by Fury. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arjuna. #BC# Fury manages to break the clinch.
Fury throws a leg kick that is checked and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand. Fury tries a low kick but Arjuna avoids it. Fury feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arjuna's calf. Fury throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arjuna's head. A head kick misses from Fury. Arjuna is looking for the big counter here.#T3# Fury fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Fury misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A big left from Fury misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy. Fury throws an off balance right hand
and Fury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fury takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Fury scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Fury walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arjuna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy. Fury tries to clinch up. Arjuna replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fury blocks it well. Fury throws a body shot but no joy. Arjuna flicks out a counter leg kick but Fury steps away.#T4# Fury connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Fury moves in looking to clinch but Arjuna pushes him off. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy. Arjuna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy. Arjuna takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Fury throws a jab but it's blocked by Arjuna. Arjuna appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Fury throws a leg kick that is checked and Arjuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Arjuna moves out of range as Fury strikes. Fury throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geese Fury dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Fury tries a head kick but it misses.
Arjuna on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good work by Arjuna as he checks the leg kick. Fury misses with a wild body shot. Arjuna takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Fury misses with a lunging right hand
and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fury throws a leg kick and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Arjuna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjuna feints a counter leg kick. Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arjuna can do to turn this around?#T1# Fury connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Fury misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a low kick, right behind Fury 's knee. Arjuna has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Fury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fury chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fury lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fury throws a front kick aimed at Arjuna's knee but Arjuna avoids it well. Fury throws a chopping leg kick but Arjuna manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Arjuna looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2# Fury works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Arjuna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Good leg kick by Fury there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fury plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! This has been an exciting period of action! A low kick from Fury is predictable there and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand. Fury throws a right and a left that both miss. Fury connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Arjuna checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arjuna throws a counter combo. Fury is looking to score with low kicks.#T3# Fury with a body punch. A glancing blow. Fury misses with a body punch
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Arjuna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Fury scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arjuna in his tracks. Fury misses with a left hand and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Fury off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Arjuna follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Fury was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna is the new light heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Rama Arjuna made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DUEL#122 Muller vs Trew
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Moura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arjuna counters with a lovely shot to the body. Moura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Moura takes a swing at Arjuna's ribcage but misses. #CL# Arjuna gets tackled into the cage by Moura. Moura maintains the clinch. Arjuna lands a body punch in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arjuna after a bit of a struggle. A body shot lands from Arjuna.
Moura throws a punch but it's blocked by Arjuna. #BC2# Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Arjuna slips under a jab. Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Moura is wise to it.#T1# Moura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2# It looks like Rickson Moura has been cut. Arjuna has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arjuna there as he acknowledges the shot. Arjuna takes one to the side of the head.
Moura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Arjuna counters with a nice body shot. Arjuna moves forwards but Moura connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2# Decent striking displayed by Moura there. Moura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Moura lands with a shot to the body. Arjuna moves out of range as Moura strikes. Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Moura is wise to it. Arjuna moves out of range as Moura strikes. Arjuna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Rickson Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Arjuna feints a counter leg kick.#T3# Moura just misses with a punch to the body.
Moura digs a good body shot into Arjuna's ribs. Moura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arjuna swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Moura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arjuna pushes Moura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Arjuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moura's elbow. Nice body punch from Arjuna. A short right from Moura. #BC2# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4# Moura throws a lazy uppercut
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. Moura dips to his left and cracks Arjuna with an uppercut! A looping hook to the body misses from Moura. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. A big right from Moura misses. Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Moura throws a lazy uppercut
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Moura throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a nice body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Moura dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rickson Moura's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Moura swings widly with a right hand
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Moura missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rickson Moura is winning the standup battle so far. Moura throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters with a right hand to the body. Moura dips to his left and cracks Arjuna with an uppercut! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moura duly obliges. Arjuna slips a jab from Moura.#T1# Moura tries to clinch up#KD2# and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Moura! Arjuna lets Moura back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2# Moura is rocked! Moura moves to clinch but Arjuna breaks away and Arjuna counters with a right hand to the body. Moura throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it. Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Moura is wise to it. Moura misses with a straight right. Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2# Moura throws a right hand that misses
#KD2# and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Moura! Arjuna lets Moura back up to his feet, looking for a finish! This has been an exciting period of action! Moura throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rama Arjuna! During a confident post fight interview, Rama Arjuna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DUEL#115 Arjuna vs Jihad
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1# Jihad tries to clinch letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. #CUT# It looks like Mohammed Jihad has been cut.#CL2# Jihad clinches with his opponent.
Arjuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arjuna. Arjuna misses with a hook from the clinch. Arjuna scores with a shoulder strike. Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jihad swings wildly with an uppercut but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Arjuna as the two fighters clinch.
Jihad working aggressively here.
Arjuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Arjuna blocks an uppercut.
Jihad misses with some punches.
Jihad misses with the head strike.
Jihad misses with a short punch on the inside. Arjuna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jihad backwards. #T1##BC# Arjuna breaks from the clinch.
Jihad darts in trying to clinch and Arjuna counters with a three punch combo that has Jihad backing up. Jihad nods at Arjuna to acknowledge the strikes. Jihad wants to clinch but Arjuna slips to the side and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jihad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arjuna paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jihad tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Arjuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jihad wants to clinch but Arjuna slips to the side#KD# and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jihad! Arjuna lets Jihad back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Jihad takes the fight into the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arjuna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Arjuna blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Arjuna breaks from the clinch.
#T2# Jihad tries to clinch up but Arjuna circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Jihad rushes Arjuna and presses him up against the cage. I was talking to Arjuna's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A short right from Jihad on the inside. A short uppercut from Jihad. Jihad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Jihad misses with the head strike.
Arjuna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arjuna blocking some punches.
Jihad misses with a hook from the clinch. Arjuna struggles to land a body shot inside as Jihad controls his hands.
Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arjuna lands a right hand. Arjuna throws a head punch that misses. Jihad working aggressively here.
Jihad blocks a body shot from Arjuna. Jihad misses with the head strike.
Arjuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Jihad misses with the head strike.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Arjuna.
Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jihad tries to clinch up but Arjuna circles away and keeps his distance. Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jihad closes the distance but Arjuna moves to the side and Arjuna counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Arjuna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arjuna keeps the fight on the outside. Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jihad looks to clinch and Arjuna counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Jihad tries to clinch #KD# and Arjuna counters with a crisp one two that drops Jihad! Arjuna thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jihad to his feet! Jihad is in big trouble! Arjuna keeps the fight on the outside. Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jihad doesn't manage to clinch there - Arjuna circles away.
Arjuna is looking to counter punch.#CL2# Jihad forces Arjuna back against the cage and clinches.#T4# A short left from Arjuna. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Arjuna breaks from the clinch.
Jihad tries to clinch and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand. Jihad tries to clinch and Arjuna counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Jihad has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna! A very excited looking Rama Arjuna made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. In defeat, Mohammed Jihad stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well...shit!'.
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Event:
DUEL#109 Hoffman vs Johnsson
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Bang closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bang is defended easily by Arjuna. Bang shoots in looking for a takedown. Arjuna tries to sprawl out of it but Bang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arjuna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick by Bang misses and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT# It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.#T1# Bang darts in trying to clinch letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. Bang dives in for a single leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang. Bang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A little feinted left hand from Arjuna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bang dives in for a single leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. As Bang looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Bang just gets out of the way.#T2# Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arjuna tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arjuna to the ground. Arjuna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bang shoots in for a takedown but Arjuna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bang tries to clinch but Arjuna moves out of range. Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bang looks for a takedown but Arjuna sprawls well. Bang misses with a takedown attempt - Arjuna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A quick step to the side and Arjuna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3# Bang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arjuna as he avoids it easily. Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bang tries to clinch there but Arjuna circles away.
Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Bang moves in looking to clinch but Arjuna pushes him off. Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arjuna is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Arjuna circles away and we're back to standing. Arjuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arjuna as he jumps to the side. Arjuna quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Bang tries to clinch there but Arjuna circles away.
#CL2# Bang darts in and clinches Arjuna up against the cage.#T4# Bang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arjuna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bang misses with a takedown and Arjuna finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Bang dives in and grabs Arjuna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arjuna pushes down on Bang's head and hops out. Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arjuna swats him away and circles back towards the center. Arjuna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Bang shoots in and bounces Arjuna off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Arjuna pulls Bang in close to his closed guard and prevents Bang from doing any damage or advancing position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that round. The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Arjuna circles away.
Arjuna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang. Arjuna is looking to counter with a body kick. Bang misses with a takedown and Arjuna makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bang. Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Bang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.#T1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bang. Bang shoots in but Arjuna avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2# Bang has closed the distance and engaged Arjuna in a clinch.
Arjuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around? A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang. Arjuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2# A nice left hand lands by Arjuna.
Arjuna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arjuna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bang has Arjuna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arjuna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Bang tightens his grip and picks Arjuna up, before dumping him to the ground. Arjuna manages to land in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Arjuna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Bang postures up in Arjuna's guard and throws a big left but Arjuna blocks it. Bang wants to pass the guard but Arjuna is keeping the position. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Arjuna pulls Bang in close to prevent any damage. Arjuna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3# Bang cracks Arjuna with a solid left hand. Arjuna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Bang drops back looking for a leg! Arjuna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arjuna manages to kick Bang off! Bang jumps back into Arjuna's guard. Arjuna pulls Bang in close to his closed guard and prevents Bang from doing any damage or advancing position. Arjuna continues to stall.#SUB2# Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Arjuna is pulling down on Bang's head to control his posture. Bang postures up in Arjuna's guard and throws a big left but Arjuna blocks it. #T4# Arjuna wants to stand and escape but Bang is having none of it. #ES# Arjuna is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Arjuna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2# Bang jumps guard and drags Arjuna to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Arjuna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arjuna has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Bang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arjuna passes into half guard.
Arjuna tries to pass to full mount but Bang defends it. Arjuna works his way into full mount! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU# Arjuna gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Bang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arjuna but Arjuna pushes him off and we're back to square one. It looked like Arjuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut. That's time! Arjuna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Bang misses with a takedown The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bang fails in his attempt to clinch. Bang tries for a takedown but Arjuna circles away easily and Arjuna counters with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bang doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD# and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bang! Arjuna lets Bang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Bang is rocked! Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.#T1# Bang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bang is still on wobbly legs! Can Arjuna finish him? Bang throws a lazy head kick and Arjuna counters with a big left hand that crumples Bang! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rama Arjuna! A very excited looking Rama Arjuna made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DFN#26 Jitsu vs Lapu
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1# Arjuna misses with a straight left. Wilson throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Arjuna misses with a double jab.
Nice jab there from Wilson. Arjuna misses with a kick to the body.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# Wilson rushes Arjuna and presses him up against the cage. Arjuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Arjuna. Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arjuna blocks an uppercut.
Arjuna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1# A short uppercut from Arjuna. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson. Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Arjuna can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Arjuna blocks a body shot from Wilson. Wilson throws a head punch that misses. Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage. Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arjuna lands with a short head shot on the inside. Arjuna tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arjuna lands a right hand. A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
Wilson tries to work over Arjuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arjuna throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Wilson. It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilson. Wilson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Wilson swings away with a leg kick that misses. Arjuna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Arjuna jabs Wilson right on the nose. Wilson blinks but takes it well. Arjuna throws a leg kick but Wilson moved away. Arjuna darts in trying to clinch and Wilson counters with a body kick. #T3# Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arjuna paws at him with a jab and circles away. Arjuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wilson looks to land a body kick but Arjuna moved away. Wilson slips a straight right by Arjuna. A telegraphed right hand from Arjuna misses the target. Wilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Arjuna in the body. Arjuna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson. Arjuna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Arjuna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arjuna lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Arjuna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Arjuna.
Arjuna thows a left - swing and a miss! Rama Arjuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna lands with a nice combination. Wilson backs away looking to recover. Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Arjuna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Arjuna throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease. Wilson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arjuna swivels and escapes. Wilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna 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# Wilson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Arjuna thows a body kick. Wilson tries to catch it but that hurt him. Arjuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around? A shot to the liver by Wilson. Beautiful body shot. Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arjuna but Arjuna pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2# Wilson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arjuna to the mat! Arjuna manages to get full guard. Wilson postures up in Arjuna's guard and throws a big left but Arjuna blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Arjuna seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1# Wilson wants to control from the top but Arjuna keeps moving. Arjuna is pulling down on Wilson's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilson, at least for the moment. Arjuna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arjuna swivels though and keeps the full guard. Arjuna has control of Wilson's left arm, preventing Wilson from doing any damage. Wilson postures up in Arjuna's guard and throws a big left but Arjuna blocks it. Arjuna is pulling down on Wilson's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilson, at least for the moment. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arjuna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Arjuna is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Rama Arjuna is winning the standup battle so far. Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arjuna connects with a jab. Arjuna throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it. Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arjuna.
Wilson thinks about the counter body kick. Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing. Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Arjuna throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Wilson tries to move into range but Arjuna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wilson misses with a straight left. Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Wilson manages to avoid it.#CL2# Wilson closes the distance and pushes Arjuna back into the cage.#T3# Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arjuna throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily. Wilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Arjuna ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wilson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Arjuna throws a sloppy body shot
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wilson jabs Arjuna to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4# Arjuna throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab. Wilson connects with a solid leg kick. No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arjuna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Wilson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Arjuna connects with a leg kick. Wilson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wilson is looking to land body kicks. Wilson swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wilson walks into a jab. Wilson fails to land the takedown. 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 Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# A jab from Arjuna does it's job there. Arjuna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Arjuna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Arjuna misses with a body shot.
Arjuna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Arjuna misses the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilson fails to land the takedown. Arjuna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arjuna, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilson. #KD# Arjuna drops Wilson with a beautiful combination! Wilson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arjuna is looking for the KO! Arjuna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wilson under the eye. Wilson misses the jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arjuna.#KD# Arjuna lands a big head kick that sends Wilson tumbling to the mat! Arjuna takes a step backwards and waves Wilson back to his feet - he wants the finish! Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna. Arjuna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target. Rama Arjuna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilson thinking. A swing and a miss from Arjuna. Arjuna throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease. Arjuna stuns Wilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Arjuna lands an overhand right. Arjuna throws a lazy head kick and Wilson counters with a straight right hand. Slade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Arjuna misses the shot to the body. A head kick by Arjuna misses and Wilson counters with a nice body kick. Wilson throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Arjuna scores with a one two! Wilson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Wilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arjuna. Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it. Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wilson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arjuna connects with the punch. Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson walks into a straight right hand from Arjuna.#T4# Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Wilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilson there as he acknowledges the shot. Arjuna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Arjuna thows a body kick. Wilson tries to catch it but that hurt him. Arjuna darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wilson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arjuna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna scores with a leg kick.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight! Rama Arjuna showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arjuna, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Arjuna! During a confident post fight interview, Rama Arjuna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DFN#24 Haack vs Fogomayu
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1# Akharraz scores with a three punch combo!
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Akharraz ducks under a wild hook from Arjuna. It seemed like Akharraz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A slapping leg kick lands for Arjuna.
Arjuna throws out a loose jab but Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid it. Arjuna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rama Arjuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna cracks Akharraz with a right hand to the side of the head. A jab from Arjuna misses. Good shot there by Akharraz. Akharraz is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Arjuna missing with a left hand there. Akharraz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Akharraz is looking to clinch. A chopping leg kick lands by Arjuna. #T1# Akharraz tries to clinch there but Arjuna circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arjuna, right into the meat.
Arjuna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akharraz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Arjuna has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination in the buildup to the fight. Akharraz throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range. A kick lands to the mid section there for Arjuna. Akharraz misses the shot to the body. Arjuna circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from Arjuna. Arjuna scores with a push kick. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Akharraz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arjuna - the referee stops the clock and Akharraz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arjuna. Akharraz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2# Akharraz slips a jab and a cross from Arjuna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Akharraz staying out of range there. Akharraz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Arjuna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Arjuna lands with a nice body kick. Arjuna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akharraz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Akharraz takes one on the button. Arjuna throws a hook to the side of Akharraz's head but Akharraz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Arjuna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akharraz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arjuna scrambles back to his feet. Arjuna scores with a jab. Akharraz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A big left from Arjuna misses. Despite the aggression on Akharraz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3# Akharraz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jab by Arjuna. Arjuna throws a half hearted mid kick. Akharraz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Arjuna misses with a two punch combination.
Arjuna connects with a single shot there. Akharraz defending well as Arjuna loads up on a big left hand. Arjuna cracks Akharraz with a right hand to the side of the head. Akharraz takes a swing at Arjuna's ribcage but misses. Arjuna pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arjuna scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC# Akharraz is rocked! Arjuna fakes the body blow, causing Akharraz to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Akharraz goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DUEL#95 Johnsson vs oCrazy
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1# Arjuna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Some wild striking there from Stefan.
Arjuna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Stefan misses with a lunging right hand
and Arjuna counters with a three punch combo that has Stefan backing up. Stefan nods at Arjuna to acknowledge the strikes. Stefan throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stefan. Stefan throws a low kick, looking for Arjuna's leg but Arjuna calmly moves out of range. A jab from Arjuna does it's job there. Arjuna missing with a left hand there. Stefan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Arjuna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stefan.
Stefan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arjuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2# Arjuna lands a big head kick that sends Stefan tumbling to the mat! Arjuna takes a step backwards and waves Stefan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Stefan is rocked!#T1# Arjuna drops Stefan with a straight right hand, right on the button! Arjuna follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna! After winning the bout, Rama Arjuna 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:
DUEL#91 Johnsson vs Maul
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1# Fogomayu throws a right and a left that both miss. Arjuna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Arjuna throws a leg kick but Fogomayu checks it. Fogomayu flicks out a counter leg kick but Arjuna steps away. Fogomayu misses the jab. A little feinted left hand from Arjuna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Both fighters circling a little - Arjuna finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Arjuna. That's going to slow Fogomayu down. Kwiwan Fogomayu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fogomayu tries to clinch but fails miserably and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. Fogomayu will be more careful next time no doubt. Fogomayu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fogomayu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arjuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Fogomayu. Arjuna thinks about countering with a head kick. Arjuna throws a series of punches but Fogomayu avoids them all with ease. Arjuna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fogomayu backs up against the cage.
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! Fogomayu thuds his shin into the meat of Arjuna's side. Arjuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Fogomayu misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Arjuna throws a hook but Fogomayu avoids it easily. Fogomayu misses the shot to the body. Fogomayu throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1# Arjuna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fogomayu throws a leg kick which misses Arjuna's front leg but catches the back leg as Arjuna tries to avoid it. Good exchange - Fogomayu coming out on top. We've been informed that Fogomayu 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. Fogomayu throws a body kick that misses. Arjuna on the wrong end of a nice jab. Fogomayu connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Fogomayu misses the shot to the body. Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Fogomayu manages to avoid it. Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Fogomayu delivers a nice body kick. Nice body kick there by Fogomayu. Fogomayu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2# Fogomayu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arjuna did well to prevent Fogomayu getting side control.#ES# Arjuna has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fogomayu is on him like a limpet, forcing Arjuna back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arjuna stalls. Fogomayu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Arjuna prevents a body shot from Fogomayu. A quick uppercut on the inside from Fogomayu. Arjuna scores with a nice hook to the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Fogomayu pressing his opponent against the cage. Fogomayu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2# Fogomayu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fogomayu misses the jab. Arjuna throws a leg kick that misses. Arjuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fogomayu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arjuna blocks the body kick.
Arjuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3# Fogomayu cracks the inside of Arjuna's front leg. Fogomayu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Arjuna takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fogomayu checks a low kick from Arjuna. Decent striking displayed by Fogomayu there. Fogomayu avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Arjuna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu counters with a body kick. A solid body kick from Fogomayu. Arjuna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Arjuna lands with a good body shot. Fogomayu thows a leg kick but Arjuna checks it and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand. Fogomayu throws a head kick but Arjuna moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action! Horrible takedown attempt by Fogomayu or perhaps it was just good defense by Arjuna, which made it look bad. #T4# Arjuna's corner calls for a 1-2. Arjuna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Arjuna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fogomayu. Fogomayu tries to counter with a clinch but Arjuna shakes him off and moves away. Arjuna throws a head kick that misses. Fogomayu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fogomayu. Fogomayu throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Arjuna wants to land a leg kick but Fogomayu is out of range. Fogomayu scores with a jab. Fogomayu scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Arjuna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fogomayu swats him away and circles back towards the center. Fogomayu catches Arjuna with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arjuna takes a shot right to the bread basket. Arjuna moves out of range as Fogomayu strikes. Arjuna feints and then cracks Fogomayu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fogomayu down. Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fogomayu circles away quickly and effectively. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kwiwan Fogomayu will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Arjuna takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Arjuna misses with a few strikes there.
Fogomayu lands a leg kick that knocks Arjuna off balance momentarily. The fight stays on the outside here - Fogomayu looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A punch combination from Arjuna misses. A shot to the liver by Arjuna. Beautiful body shot. Fogomayu moves out of range of the strikes. Fogomayu swings and misses with a shot to the body and Arjuna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Fogomayu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fogomayu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arjuna. Fogomayu scores with a sloppy right hand. Arjuna should have avoided that one. 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! Fogomayu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Good leg kick by Arjuna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arjuna walks into a left hand. #T1# Arjuna throws a head kick but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Fogomayu wants to slow Arjuna down by chopping away at his legs. Fogomayu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arjuna misses with a low kick.
Fogomayu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Arjuna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arjuna throws the kick towards the body but Fogomayu avoids it. Kwiwan Fogomayu seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fogomayu avoids the body shot from Arjuna.
Arjuna throws a sloppy body shot
and Fogomayu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fogomayu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arjuna's calf. Fogomayu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Arjuna takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2# Fogomayu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arjuna did well to prevent Fogomayu getting side control.#ES# Arjuna manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna lands a lovely overhand right. Arjuna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fogomayu loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu misses with a jab to the body
enabling Arjuna to counter with a crisp jab. Arjuna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Arjuna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Arjuna is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Fogomayu lands a slapping body shot.
Fogomayu works Arjuna's body with a nice hook. Arjuna lands a really nice looking cross but Fogomayu seems unphased.
Fogomayu lands with an overhand left. Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arjuna. Arjuna moves away from the strike by Fogomayu. #T3# Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fogomayu. Arjuna scores with a body shot.
Fogomayu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fogomayu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Fogomayu scores with a leg kick.
Fogomayu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arjuna. Fogomayu misses with a body punch
and Arjuna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A big left from Fogomayu misses. Fogomayu misses the shot to the body. Fogomayu thows a left - swing and a miss! Arjuna misses with a two punch combination.
Fogomayu misses with a straight right. Fogomayu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arjuna under the eye. Fogomayu misses with the body kick and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fogomayu throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range. Arjuna throws a right and a left that Fogomayu avoids nicely. Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Fogomayu is just out of range. Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Arjuna with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fogomayu to score with a decent uppercut. Fogomayu staying out of range there. Fogomayu throws a head kick that misses. Fogomayu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fogomayu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arjuna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arjuna!
Arjuna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Fogomayu avoids the body shot from Arjuna.
Fogomayu getting the better of the striking in that exchange. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kwiwan Fogomayu will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Fogomayu fails in his attempt to clinch. Fogomayu tries a head kick but it misses.
Fogomayu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Fogomayu 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.
Fogomayu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Fogomayu throws a head kick that misses. Arjuna moves into range and connects with a jab. Arjuna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Arjuna throws out a loose jab but Fogomayu uses good head movement to avoid it. The fighters circle momentarily. Fogomayu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna dodges the punch combination from Fogomayu.
Arjuna staying out of range there. Arjuna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Arjuna looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fogomayu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arjuna momentarily.
#T1# Fogomayu is looking to land body kicks. Good leg kick by Fogomayu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arjuna lands with a nice body punch. A slapping leg kick lands for Arjuna.
Fogomayu throws a body shot but no joy. Arjuna misses with an uppercut
letting Fogomayu counter with a right hand. Fogomayu throws a head kick but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. That kick from Fogomayu tenderised Arjuna's leg. Arjuna is trying to keep his angry face on. Arjuna avoids the body shot from Fogomayu.
Arjuna is looking to counter punch. Arjuna scores with a head kick. Fogomayu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Fogomayu thows a leg kick but Arjuna checks it and Arjuna counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Arjuna misses with the combination.
#T2# Arjuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arjuna ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fogomayu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Fogomayu misses with an uppercut. Arjuna throws a chopping leg kick but Fogomayu manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Fogomayu throws a big counter head kick but Arjuna avoids it with no problem. Arjuna checks the leg kick. Fogomayu throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range. Fogomayu lands a jab to Arjuna's midsection. Arjuna misses with a wild body shot. Arjuna throws a body punch but Fogomayu moves out of range. Fogomayu throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Arjuna connects with a body shot that sends Fogomayu's belly button to the back.#T3# Fogomayu tries a head kick but it misses.
Arjuna lands a slapping body shot.
Fogomayu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Arjuna thuds his shin into the meat of Fogomayu's side. Arjuna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A nice combination there by Fogomayu.
Arjuna throws a chopping leg kick but Fogomayu manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Arjuna smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Fogomayu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fogomayu unleashes a big counter combination but Arjuna bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters circling - Fogomayu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arjuna misses with a leg kick letting Fogomayu counter with a right hand. Arjuna takes a swing at Fogomayu's ribcage but misses. Fogomayu misses with a wild combination.
#T4# Fogomayu tries to clinch there but Arjuna circles away.
A leg kick checked by Fogomayu. Arjuna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Fogomayu clobbers Arjuna with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Arjuna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fogomayu checks the leg kick. Fogomayu throws an off balance right hand
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Fogomayu cracks Arjuna with a right hand to the side of the head. Good leg kick by Fogomayu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fogomayu scores with a jab to the jaw. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fogomayu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Fogomayu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kwiwan Fogomayu. I've got Fogomayu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwiwan Fogomayu! After winning the bout, Kwiwan Fogomayu 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:
DUEL#87 Kasparaitis vs Sam
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1# Arjuna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arjuna misses with a kick to the body and Snorten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Some bone on bone action there as Snorten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Arjuna misses with a series of wild punches.
Snorten connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab, jab by Arjuna - just one landing. Snorten throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Arjuna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Snorten just manages to avoid it. A big left from Snorten misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snorten checks a low kick from Arjuna. Snorten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Snorten motions for Arjuna to come forward. Snorten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Arjuna throws a chopping leg kick but Snorten manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Snorten tries to counter by closing the distance. Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Arjuna drops his hands momentarily and Snorten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Arjuna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arjuna. Arjuna scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Snorten is predictable there enabling Arjuna to counter with a crisp jab. Snorten misses with an uppercut. Arjuna saw that one coming. Arjuna avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Snorten misses with a wild combination.
Snorten throws a right and a left that both miss. Snorten cracks Arjuna with a good jab. Arjuna throws a front kick aimed at Snorten's knee but Snorten avoids it well. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nice straight punches there by Arjuna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arjuna. Arjuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2# Snorten tries to clinch there but Arjuna circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Arjuna misses the target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snorten! But no joy. Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it. Snorten lands a leg kick that knocks Arjuna off balance momentarily. We've been told by Arjuna's head coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Arjuna throws a leg kick #TD2# so Snorten counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Snorten throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Snorten slips nicely into half guard. Snorten has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Arjuna is trying to get back to full guard. Arjuna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Snorten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arjuna with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Snorten trying to mount his opponent but Arjuna defends it. Arjuna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arjuna.#T3# Arjuna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snorten is controlling him. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arjuna holds on and takes a little breather. Arjuna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snorten. Arjuna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Arjuna trying to keep a closed guard but Snorten is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Arjuna managing to control the position. Arjuna looking to control.
Snorten working some strikes from top position. Arjuna pulls Snorten in to control the position. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Snorten working his ground and pound in the gym. Snorten keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arjuna's head. Arjuna keeping full guard, as Snorten tries to pass. Arjuna working a defensive guard here.
#T4# Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arjuna is keeping the position for now. Arjuna is pulling down on Snorten's head. It's preventing any offense from Snorten, at least for the moment. Snorten with a nice head shot there. Snorten stands up over Arjuna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Snorten with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES# Arjuna manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Arjuna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snorten wants a takedown but no success here.
Snorten gets through Arjuna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# Snorten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arjuna lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Snorten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arjuna has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Snorten throws a leg kick and Arjuna counters with a left and a right that stings Snorten. Jab, jab by Arjuna - just one landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rip Snorten will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Arjuna throws a series of punches but Snorten moves out of range. Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Snorten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily. Snorten throws a hook but Arjuna avoids it easily. Arjuna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snorten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Snorten misses with a shot to the body and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand. Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Arjuna jabbing away but nothing is landing. Snorten looks to land a left hand but Arjuna moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna sets himself, and Snorten steps forward looking for the clinch! Arjuna avoids it this time. Arjuna throws a right and a left that both miss. A low kick from Arjuna is predictable there and Snorten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Arjuna throws a lazy right hand but Snorten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Snorten looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1# Snorten misses with a lunging right hand
and Snorten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Snorten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Snorten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arjuna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Snorten missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Snorten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arjuna checks it well. Snorten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Arjuna throws a series of punches but Snorten avoids them all with ease. Snorten lands a glancing blow to the side of Arjuna's head. Snorten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Snorten takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Snorten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arjuna. That did some damage! Arjuna jabbing away but nothing is landing. Snorten steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arjuna.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snorten. Arjuna misses with a body shot
and Arjuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arjuna misses with an uppercut. Arjuna lands a nice looking body kick. Arjuna on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Snorten throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Arjuna counters with a one-two to the body. Arjuna misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Snorten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snorten 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 Arjuna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arjuna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Snorten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Arjuna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snorten wants to counter with a clinch but Arjuna pushes him away. Arjuna throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Arjuna gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rama Arjuna is winning the standup battle so far. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arjuna checks a leg kick. As Snorten backs away, Arjuna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Snorten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A left lands for Snorten.#ROC2# Arjuna is rocked! Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch. Arjuna feints a jab promting Snorten to slip. Arjuna then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Snorten slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch. Arjuna throws a hook but Snorten blocks it. Snorten scores with a shot to the body.
Snorten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arjuna takes a step back to recover. Snorten checks a low kick from Arjuna. Snorten throws a hook but Arjuna avoids it easily.#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snorten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arjuna defends it well. Snorten throws out a powerful jab. Arjuna throws a series of punches but Snorten avoids them all with ease. Sloppy strikes from Snorten. Those never looked like landing. That kick from Arjuna tenderised Snorten's leg. Snorten is trying to keep his angry face on. Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snorten lands with a good body shot. Arjuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Arjuna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rip Snorten will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Snorten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Snorten!
A right-left combo lands from Arjuna. Snorten feints and then cracks Arjuna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arjuna down. Snorten throws a body kick that misses and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. Snorten will be more careful next time no doubt. Snorten takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Arjuna throws a nice outside leg kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Snorten throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and checks it nicely. Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Snorten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Arjuna counters with a left to the body. Arjuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Arjuna.
Snorten tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1# A big right from Snorten misses. Snorten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snorten circles away quickly and effectively. Arjuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arjuna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arjuna appears to be looking for a big counter. A low kick from Arjuna misses enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab. Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Snorten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Arjuna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Arjuna. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snorten.#T2# Arjuna wants to land a leg kick but Snorten is out of range. Arjuna tries to land a front kick but Snorten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Arjuna misses with a low kick as Snorten jumps back. Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Snorten's corner calls for a 1-2. Snorten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arjuna throws a leg kick and Snorten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Arjuna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arjuna scores with a jab. Snorten acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Arjuna digs a good hook to Snorten's body.
Arjuna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range. Snorten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Arjuna looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3# Snorten lands a glancing blow to the side of Arjuna's head. Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Snorten does no damage. Snorten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arjuna momentarily.
Arjuna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Good exchange - Snorten coming out on top.#CL2# Snorten forces Arjuna back against the cage and clinches. Snorten pushes Arjuna back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arjuna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch.
Rip Snorten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Snorten works the jab nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Snorten lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oh Arjuna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Snorten slips a straight right by Arjuna. Arjuna seems to have got his legs back now. Arjuna walks into a straight right hand from Snorten.#CL2# Snorten clinches up with Arjuna and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Snorten manages to break the clinch.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and moves out of range. Arjuna misses with a straight left. Snorten lands a jab to the head.
Arjuna tries to clinch but Snorten is having none of it. Snorten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Snorten blocks a leg kick. Snorten unleashes a big counter combination but Arjuna bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Rip Snorten. I've got Snorten winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rip Snorten! A relieved looking Rip Snorten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DUEL#81 Haack vs Arjuna
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet. Haack swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arjuna crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haack - the referee stops the clock and Arjuna gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haack. Arjuna manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arjuna.
Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Arjuna throws a leg kick which misses Haack's front leg but catches the back leg as Haack tries to avoid it. Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily. Arjuna avoids the head kick by Haack.
Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arjuna tries to bum rush Haack with a series of wild strikes but Haack uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Arjuna defending well as Haack loads up on a big left hand. It seemed like Arjuna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haack scores with a jab. Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Haack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arjuna. Arjuna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haack. Haack misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Arjuna throws a right and a left that both miss. Haack feinted there with a counter leg kick. Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Haack.
#T1# Haack misses with a looping right. Arjuna throws a poor cross that misses
and Haack counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Arjuna shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haack eats them both and turns towards Arjuna to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Arjuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Arjuna. Haack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arjuna closes the distance and lands a one-two. Haack misses with a body kick. Arjuna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Haack scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A jab from Haack does it's job there. Arjuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away. Haack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arjuna. Haack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Haack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arjuna checks it well. Haack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2# Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Haack is looking to counter punch. Haack misses with a leg kick and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand! Haack throws a lazy head kick and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Haack swats away the attempt to clinch by Arjuna. Haack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Haack throws a quick inside leg kick. Haack catches Arjuna with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A punch combination from Arjuna misses. Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haack circles away quickly and effectively. Haack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The fighters circling - Arjuna throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arjuna takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Haack lands a front kick. Arjuna throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3# Haack scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Haack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Arjuna moves away from the strike by Haack. Haack scores with a kick to the body.
Arjuna checks a leg kick. Arjuna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Haack jabs at Arjuna's body. Arjuna drops his hands momentarily and Haack takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick. Arjuna slips under a jab from Haack. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haack. Haack connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Arjuna misses with a body shot.
Arjuna throws a body shot but no joy. Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4# Arjuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Haack swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand! Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick. Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Haack.
Arjuna scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2# Haack is rocked! Arjuna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Haack scores with a leg kick.
Oh Haack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Haack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haack seems to have got his legs back now. Arjuna throws a series of punches but Haack avoids them all with ease. Haack looks to score with a jab to the body but Arjuna is just out of range. Haack bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Haack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Haack motions for Arjuna to come forward. Haack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Arjuna throws out a counter right but Haack avoids it with no problem. Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Arjuna's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Haack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. 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 Andre Haack will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# A swing and a miss from Haack. Arjuna takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses. Arjuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haack is looking to counter with a body kick. Haack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Arjuna scores with a hook to the body. Haack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Arjuna with a jab. Arjuna throws a series of punches but Haack avoids them all with ease. Arjuna thows a left - swing and a miss! Haack wants to slow Arjuna down by chopping away at his legs. Haack throws the kick towards the body but Arjuna avoids it. Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Haack bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Haack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good shot there by Arjuna. Haack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arjuna.
Arjuna takes one to the side of the head.
#T1# Nice body kick there by Haack. Arjuna checks a leg kick. Haack takes one on the button. Haack thuds his shin into the meat of Arjuna's side. A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet. Haack scores with a jab. Arjuna acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Arjuna throws a low kick but Haack avoids it. Haack is looking to counter with a body kick. Arjuna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
Haack tries to score with a low kick but Arjuna moves his leg out of the way. Arjuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Arjuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Haack throws an off balance right hand
and Arjuna counters with a right hand to the body. Arjuna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haack rather than just go for the knockout. A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet. Haack thinks about countering with a body kick. Haack explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2# Arjuna throws a leg kick but Haack checks it. Haack throws out a leg kick but Arjuna moves out of range and Haack only half commits. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arjuna blocks a head kick by Haack.
Arjuna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A telegraphed right hand from Arjuna misses the target. Andre Haack is winning the standup battle so far. Haack lands a head kick. Arjuna smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna misses with a low kick.
Haack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away. Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Arjuna lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haack thows a left - swing and a miss! Haack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haack tries a low kick but Arjuna avoids it. Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Haack bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Arjuna has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haack. Haack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arjuna. #T3# Haack scores with a shot to the body.
Arjuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Arjuna. Haack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arjuna. Arjuna circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Arjuna throws a shot from downtown. Haack moves away and avoids it. Haack thuds his shin into the meat of Arjuna's side. Haack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Arjuna scores with a leg kick.
Arjuna closes the distance and lands a one-two. Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Haack misses the shot to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from Haack. Haack throws the kick towards the body but Arjuna avoids it. Arjuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Haack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haack throws a head kick that Arjuna semi-blocks.
#T4# Arjuna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haack. Haack moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Arjuna scores with a jab to the jaw. Arjuna throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Arjuna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arjuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range. Haack scores with a nice strike. Haack lands a jab-cross combination. Arjuna throws a big shot that misses. Arjuna digs a good hook to Haack's body.
Arjuna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Arjuna lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haack at a distance.
Arjuna misses with a looping right. 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 Andre Haack will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# Haack moves out of range as Arjuna throws a body kick.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Haack is looking to chop away at Arjuna's legs. A head kick misses from Haack. Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Haack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arjuna.
Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Haack throws a low kick but Arjuna avoids it. Crunch! Haack slams his shin into Arjuna's torso. Haack moves out of range as Arjuna strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Haack. Despite the aggression on Arjuna's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Arjuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arjuna misses with a body shot.
#T1# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haack.
Jab by Haack. Haack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haack tries to land a leg kick but Arjuna saw it coming and moves away.
Arjuna misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming. Haack throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range. Haack gets off balance looking for a body kick and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. Haack will be more careful next time no doubt. Haack moves out of range of the body kick from Arjuna.
Haack scoring well with a low kick there.
Arjuna misses with an uppercut. Arjuna misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming. Arjuna moves forwards but Haack connects with a nice, crisp jab. Haack misses the jab. Arjuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.#T2# A decent looking cross lands there for Haack. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arjuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haack.
Haack lands with a straight right. Arjuna didn't see that one coming. A leg kick checked by Arjuna. A countering left hand to the body from Arjuna misses. Haack throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and checks it nicely. Arjuna throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Haack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arjuna. Haack slips a straight right by Arjuna. Nice shot lands for Haack. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haack.
Arjuna moves out of range of the leg kick from Haack. Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Arjuna looks like he wants to counter punch here. Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A bone on bone clash there as Arjuna blocks the leg kick.
#T3# Arjuna misses with a two punch combination.
Haack slips under a jab. Haack tried to counter with a leg kick but Arjuna avoided it. Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haack wants to slow Arjuna down by chopping away at his legs. Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Arjuna chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haack can pounce on him.
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Haack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arjuna. That did some damage! Haack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range. Arjuna misses with a straight left. Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand. Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haack.#T4# Arjuna swinging wildly here.
Haack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arjuna. Arjuna throws a body shot but no joy. Haack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Haack thows a leg kick but Arjuna checks it and Arjuna counters with a low kick, right behind Haack 's knee. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arjuna throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot. Haack looks for the body kick but Arjuna saw that one coming. Arjuna throws a right and a left that both miss. Haack throws a quick counter kick to the body but Arjuna avoids it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haack 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 Arjuna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arjuna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A countering left hand to the body from Arjuna misses. Haack keeps Arjuna at a distance using the push kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Haack.
Arjuna has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haack. Jab from Arjuna. A leg kick checked by Arjuna. Arjuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Haack clearly takes that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4# Haack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Arjuna missing with a left hand there. Haack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Haack blocks a jab. Haack throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Arjuna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Arjuna takes a kick to the side of the head. Haack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Arjuna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haack. Arjuna throws a low kick but Haack avoids it. Crunch! Haack slams his shin into Arjuna's torso. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lazy body kick from Haack and Arjuna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Arjuna throws a jab but it's blocked by Haack. And Haack counters with a quick kick to the body but Arjuna blocks it. Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haack.#KD2# Arjuna drops Haack with a beautiful combination! Haack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arjuna is looking for the KO!#T1# Haack wants to slow Arjuna down by chopping away at his legs. Arjuna is looking for the big counter here. Arjuna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Arjuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arjuna misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely. Haack throws a half hearted mid kick. Arjuna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sloppy strikes from Arjuna. Those never looked like landing. Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arjuna throws out the jab. Haack slips a jab and a cross from Arjuna.
Haack blocks a head kick by Arjuna.
Arjuna is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Arjuna takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Haack scores with a kick to the body.
Haack tries to land a leg kick but Arjuna saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Haack. #T2# Haack scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arjuna looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range. Haack dodges the punch combination from Arjuna.
Arjuna misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely. Arjuna takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haack!
Arjuna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haack counters with a leg kick. A cross from Haack lands. Haack avoids a kick to the body.
Arjuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Good shot there by Haack. Arjuna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Arjuna has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arjuna throws a right and a left that both miss. Haack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Arjuna blocks a low kick nicely. Haack stuns Arjuna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Arjuna ducks right into an uppercut from Haack. Arjuna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haack throws out the jab. Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Haack throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Arjuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Arjuna scores with a jab to the body. Haack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna. Haack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4# Arjuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haack throws a lazy body kick and Arjuna counters with a nice body kick. Haack throws a leg kick which misses Arjuna's front leg but catches the back leg as Arjuna tries to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haack circles away quickly and effectively. Haack misses with a head kick.
Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arjuna thuds a left hand into Haack's body. Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Arjuna misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Haack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Haack thows a left - swing and a miss! Haack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arjuna. Haack delivers a nice body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Andre Haack will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# Haack scoring well with a low kick there.
Arjuna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haack throws a quick inside leg kick. Arjuna looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range. Haack throws the kick towards the body but Arjuna avoids it. Haack misses with a left hand and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A combination from Arjuna does no damage. It appears Haack was looking to counter with a kick there. Haack lands a glancing blow to the side of Arjuna's head. A slow jab from Arjuna misses its intended target. Haack is looking to land body kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haack throws a nice inside leg kick. An inside leg kick from Haack misses. Haack throws a head kick but Arjuna moves out of range.
Haack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1# Haack connects with a looping right hand.
Haack throws a body kick that misses. Haack lands a body shot.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haack wants to land a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range. Haack scores with a head kick. Arjuna tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Haack throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Arjuna works over Haack's head and body with a nice combination. Haack feints and then cracks Arjuna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arjuna down. Haack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Haack 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.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Arjuna might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Haack has got the better of the exchanges. 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! Arjuna throws a head kick but Haack moves out of range.
Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Arjuna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haack. A left lands for Haack. Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arjuna motions for Haack to come forward. Arjuna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Haack lands a jab to the nose. Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick. Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna misses with a double jab
and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Arjuna misses with a head kick.
Arjuna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haack. Haack misses with a low kick.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3# Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arjuna. Arjuna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet. A quick step to the side and Haack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Arjuna misses with a looping right. Haack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Haack throws a push kick but Arjuna slaps the foot to one side. Arjuna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Haack slips under a jab. Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Haack throws the kick towards the body but Arjuna avoids it. Arjuna throws a series of punches but Haack moves out of range. And Haack counters with a quick kick to the body but Arjuna blocks it. Arjuna throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Haack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arjunas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Haack keeps Arjuna at a distance using the push kick. Arjuna misses with a wild body shot. #T4# Haack thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arjuna if he has to take too many more of those.
Arjuna pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Haack misses with a body kick. Haack throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Haack with a body punch. A glancing blow. Arjuna throws the left hand but Haack avoids the punch easily. A good leg kick by Haack. Arjuna misses with a body shot.
Arjuna just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHaack. A punch lands to the side of Arjuna 's head but he takes it in his stride. Arjuna throws a body shot but no joy. Haack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arjuna. Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily. Arjuna throws a counter combo. Haack throws a head kick that half lands.
Arjuna scores with a hook to the body. Haack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight! Andre Haack showed his dominance in that final round. Well Haack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack! Andre Haack retains his middleweight title! An out of breath Andre Haack thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DUEL#73 Makaaja vs Fanning
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Rokka closes the distance and pushes Arjuna back into the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arjuna as Rokka tries to tie him up. Rokka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arjuna has him pressed against the cage. Arjuna working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rokka prevents a body shot from Arjuna. A quick uppercut on the inside from Arjuna. #BC# Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rokka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Rokka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arjuna lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Rokka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rokka tries to clinch but Arjuna moves out of range. Rokka jabs Arjuna right on the nose. Arjuna blinks but takes it well. Rokka 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.#CL2# Rokka has closed the distance and engaged Arjuna in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Rokka digs a right hand underneath Arjuna's ribcage. Arjuna let out a lung full of air as it connected. Arjuna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rokka backwards. #BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rokka circles away quickly and effectively. Rokka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1# Rokka tries to clinch up. Antero Rokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna tries to bum rush Rokka with a series of wild strikes but Rokka uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Arjuna scores with a hook. Arjuna throws a series of punches but Rokka avoids them all with ease. Rokka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rokka looks to land a left hand but Arjuna moved out of range nicely. Rokka with a jab. Arjuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rokka was well out of range. Poor timing from Arjuna. Nice takedown defense from Arjuna. No joy for Rokka on that attempt. Rokka misses with a few strikes there.
Rokka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arjuna circles away.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Arjuna enables Rokka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arjuna manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# Arjuna wriggles free and stands up. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters circling - Rokka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Rokka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Rokka throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it. Rokka thows a leg kick but Arjuna checks it #KD# and Arjuna counters with a crisp one two that drops Rokka! Arjuna thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rokka to his feet! Rokka is in big trouble!#ROC# Rokka is rocked! A jab from Arjuna misses. Rokka is still on wobbly legs! Can Arjuna finish him? Rokka tries to clinch but Arjuna moves out of range. As Rokka looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Rokka just gets out of the way. Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rokka seems to have recovered his senses. Rokka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arjuna avoids it really well and circles away. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Rokka. Rokka tries for a takedown but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Rokka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Rokka fails with a takedown attempt. Arjuna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rokka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3# Rokka wants to clinch up but Arjuna keeps it at a distance. Arjuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rokka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rokka throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and checks it nicely. Rokka throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a nice leg kick. Arjuna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Arjuna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Arjuna throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rokka on the side of the head. Arjuna connects with a combination that backs up Rokka into the cage. Arjuna lands a flurry of punches that gets past Rokka's guard. Rokka is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Arjuna bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna! After winning the bout, Rama Arjuna 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:
DUEL#66 dAnconia vs A Bomb
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1# Arjuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arjuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Casacci looks to throw a body kick and Arjuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Casacci misses with a leg kick. Arjuna swings for the body but Casacci moves out of range.
Casacci blocks a jab. Casacci feints and then cracks Arjuna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arjuna down. Arjuna throws the left hand but Casacci avoids the punch easily. Arjuna attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Arjuna takes a kick to the side of the head. Arjuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Arjuna scores with a sloppy right hand. Casacci should have avoided that one. Casacci connects with a high kick. Some wild striking there from Arjuna.
Casacci let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Casacci throws a head kick that misses and Casacci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arjuna blocks a head kick by Casacci.
Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Casacci manages to avoid it. Casacci throws a nice head kick!
#T1# Casacci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arjuna is looking to counter punch. Casacci throws a head kick but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna stuns Casacci with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Casacci takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nice uppercut lands for Arjuna. That snapped Casacci's head back.
Arjuna scores with a one two! Casacci had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Arjuna lands with a nice body punch. Casacci throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Arjuna lands with a cross. #ROC# Casacci is rocked! Casacci throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Casacci does a little dance to reset his feet. Casacci throws a head kick that misses. Casacci goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #KD# Arjuna lands a big head kick that sends Casacci tumbling to the mat! Arjuna takes a step backwards and waves Casacci back to his feet - he wants the finish! Casacci is still on wobbly legs! Can Arjuna finish him? Sloppy strikes from Arjuna. Those never looked like landing. Casacci gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Arjuna points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Casacci wakes up just in time to hear Arjuna thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rama Arjuna! A victorious Rama Arjuna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DUEL#60 oCrazy vs Esposito
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1# Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jalgratas avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jalgratas drops his hands momentarily and Arjuna takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Arjuna throws a jab when Jalgratas was well out of range. Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jalgratas circles away quickly and effectively. Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jalgratas misses with a takedown attempt and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand. Jalgratas misses with a head kick.
Arjuna connects with a solid leg kick. Arjuna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jalgratas has time to react. Jalgratas misses with a body shot
and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jalgratas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses. Jalgratas jabs Arjuna to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jalgratas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Jab, jab by Jalgratas - just one landing. Arjuna throws the left hand but Jalgratas avoids the punch easily. Despite the aggression on Jalgratas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1# Jalgratas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arjuna moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jalgratas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jalgratas looks for the body kick but Arjuna saw that one coming. Arjuna throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jalgratas. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Arjuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jalgratas. Jaan Jalgratas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna loads up on a big right hand but Jalgratas slips the punch. Arjuna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jalgratas counters with a nice leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jalgratas. Jalgratas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jalgratas fails to land the takedown. A looping hook to the body misses from Jalgratas. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. A slapping body kick lands there for Arjuna. Jalgratas slips a jab and a cross from Arjuna.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arjuna on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Arjuna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Arjuna pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arjuna moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Jalgratas throws a front kick that sends Arjuna stumbling back into the cage. Arjuna throws a hook but Jalgratas avoids it easily. Arjuna is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jalgratas lands a jab to the nose. Jalgratas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jalgratas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arjuna if he has to take too many more of those.
Arjuna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jalgratas.
Arjuna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Arjuna misses with a series of wild punches.
Jalgratas slips a straight right by Arjuna. Arjuna misses with an uppercut. Jalgratas saw that one coming. Jalgratas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3# Arjuna missing with a left hand there. Jalgratas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jalgratas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Arjuna throws a body shot but no joy. Jalgratas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arjuna. Jalgratas lands a really nice looking cross but Arjuna seems unphased.
Arjuna throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jalgratas counters with a straight right hand. Jalgratas throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range. Arjuna looks to land a right hand but Jalgratas moved out of range.#CL2# Arjuna tries to keep at a distance but Jalgratas has taken the fight into the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jalgratas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Jalgratas blocks an uppercut.
Arjuna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Arjuna is looking to control Jalgratas's arms but Jalgratas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arjuna has his back to the cage. Still in the clinch, Arjuna scores with a nice short uppercut. Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jalgratas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4# Arjuna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jalgratas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arjuna's brow. Jalgratas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Arjuna holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Arjuna working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arjuna misses with a punch on the inside.
Arjuna misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna throws a head punch that misses. Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Arjuna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jalgratas throws a series of strikes that have Arjuna backpedaling.
Arjuna misses with a looping left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arjuna lands a jab to Jalgratas's midsection. Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sloppy strikes from Arjuna. Those never looked like landing. Jalgratas lands a body shot.
Jalgratas looks to land a body kick but Arjuna moved away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Arjuna misses with a body kick. The crowd cheers as Arjuna lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jalgratas doesn't seem phased though. Jalgratas lands with an uppercut that bounces Arjuna off the cage and back into range. Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jalgratas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jalgratas jabs at Arjuna's body. A looping hook to the body misses from Jalgratas. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Arjuna misses with a few strikes there.
Jalgratas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Arjuna misses with a combination
enabling Jalgratas to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jalgratas slips a straight right by Arjuna. Jalgratas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arjuna.
No joy there for Jalgratas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jalgratas.#T1# Jalgratas throws a series of punches but Arjuna moves out of range. Rama Arjuna is winning the standup battle so far. Jalgratas throws a head kick that half lands.
Jalgratas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arjuna rather than just go for the knockout. Jalgratas ducks under a wild hook from Arjuna. Arjuna lands a jab to Jalgratas's midsection. Jalgratas blocks a low kick nicely. Jalgratas looks for the body kick but Arjuna saw that one coming. Jalgratas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arjuna doesn't seem bothered though. Arjuna misses with a two punch combination.
Arjuna punishes Jalgratas's body with a nice straight punch. Arjuna misses with an uppercut. Jalgratas just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arjuna swings for the body but Jalgratas moves out of range.
#T2# Arjuna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jalgratas backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jalgratas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arjuna's head. Jalgratas looks to score with a jab to the body but Arjuna is just out of range. Arjuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jalgratas.
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Jalgratas.
Arjuna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Arjuna throws a right and a left that both miss. Arjuna lands a slapping body shot.
Jalgratas swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Jalgratas tries to close the distance and clinch but Arjuna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jalgratas lands the left hand. Jalgratas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arjuna on the side of the head. Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Jalgratas.#T3# Jalgratas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arjuna misses with a hook to the body
and Jalgratas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jalgratas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2# Jalgratas closes the distance and pushes Arjuna back into the cage. Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but Jalgratas avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage. Jalgratas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arjuna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jalgratas scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2# Jalgratas manages to break the clinch.
Jalgratas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arjuna paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jalgratas on the wrong end of a nice hook. Arjuna lands a nice looking body shot.
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jalgratas lands with a good body shot.#T4# Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jalgratas circles away quickly and effectively. Jalgratas lands a slapping body shot.
Arjuna on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Arjuna blocks a head kick by Jalgratas.
Arjuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jalgratas was well out of range. Poor timing from Arjuna. Arjuna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jalgratas swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna throws the left hand but Jalgratas avoids the punch easily. Arjuna throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jalgratas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Arjuna takes a kick to the side of the head. Jalgratas gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Jalgratas tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Arjuna is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Jalgratas buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Jalgratas!! Jalgratas is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Arjuna throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna! Our winner, Rama Arjuna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DUEL#54 Hardy vs Hanak
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# A decent looking cross lands there for Arjuna. Arjuna pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hendrix back to the cage. Arjuna follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Arjuna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hendrix throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Arjuna misses with a series of wild punches.
Arjuna swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendrix. Arjuna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. We've been told by Hendrix's head coaches at Machine Fight Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hendrix avoids the head kick by Arjuna.
Hendrix is looking to clinch but Arjuna is avoiding it.
Hendrix misses with a looping left. Hendrix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arjuna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arjuna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendrix circles away quickly and effectively. Hendrix moves away from the strike by Arjuna. #T1# Arjuna keeps the fight on the outside. Hendrix misses with an uppercut
and Hendrix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hendrix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2# Hendrix is rocked! Sloppy strikes from Arjuna. Those never looked like landing. A little feinted left hand from Hendrix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hendrix. Arjuna misses with an uppercut. Hendrix saw that one coming. A jab from Hendrix finds it's way through Arjuna's defenses. Arjuna throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Hendrix stumbling backwards into the cage! Hendrix bounces back off the cage towards Arjuna, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Arjuna lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Arjuna celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rama Arjuna! Our winner, Rama Arjuna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DUEL#50 Overstreet vs Puno
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1# Arjuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arjuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy. We've been informed that Arjuna 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. Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Phoenix lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arjuna throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL# Phoenix moves into the clinch successfully.
Arjuna throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch. Arjuna looks like he wants to counter punch here. Phoenix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An inside leg kick lands from Arjuna. Arjuna lands with a cross. Phoenix throws a right and a left that both miss. Arjuna looks like he wants to counter punch here. Arjuna throws a front kick aimed at Phoenix's knee but Phoenix avoids it well. Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
#T1# Arjuna cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Phoenix blocks a jab. Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Arjuna throws a counter combo. Phoenix with a body punch. A glancing blow. Phoenix scores with a hook. Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. Arjuna connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Arjuna misses with a shot to the body #CL# and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch. Arjuna avoids the elbow strike from Phoenix, against the cage.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head. Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not. Phoenix lands an elbow inside. Arjuna misses with a punch on the inside.
Arjuna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards. #T2# Phoenix looks to throw an elbow but misses. Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Arjuna.
Phoenix tries to work over Arjuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arjuna misses with a hook from the clinch. Phoenix cracks Arjuna with a nice body shot. Arjuna wants to get back to striking at distance but Phoenix won't allow it.
Arjuna throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix. Arjuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phoenix throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range.#CL# Phoenix rushes Arjuna and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Phoenix scores with a nice strike. Nice shot by Phoenix. Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3# Phoenix darts in looking for a takedown but Arjuna gets double underhooks and turns Phoenix into the cage. Arjuna blocks a jab. Nice cross by Phoenix.#CL# Phoenix clinches. Arjuna misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws an elbow that misses.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Arjuna controls his hands.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it misses.
Arjuna working aggressively here.
Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arjuna's elbow. Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Arjuna controls his hands.
Arjuna lands with a right to the head. Arjuna scores with a shoulder strike. Arjuna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Arjuna struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Arjuna misses with the head strike.
#T4# Arjuna lands a hook to the side of the head. Arjuna misses with a body punch.
Arjuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice body punch from Phoenix. Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Arjuna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Phoenix. A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix pushes Arjuna back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Phoenix lands a right hand. Arjuna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Phoenix. A frustrated look appears on Arjuna's face as he tries to break the clinch. Arjuna lands a hook that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short right from Arjuna. Arjuna misses with some punches.
Arjuna struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Arjuna is working Phoenix over against the cage.#BC2# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parker Phoenix dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Arjuna throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range. Phoenix misses with a shot to the body and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Arjuna clobbers Phoenix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Arjuna pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arjuna looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range. Arjuna scores with a jab to the body. The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A jab from Arjuna misses. Phoenix swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Phoenix defending well as Arjuna loads up on a big left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Phoenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Phoenix lands a head kick. Arjuna smiles back at him and beckons him forward. 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! Arjuna throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Phoenix with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1# Arjuna pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arjuna misses with a series of wild punches.
Arjuna avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Arjuna misses with a body kick. Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix blocks the body kick.
Arjuna wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Arjuna connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arjuna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away.#CL# Phoenix takes the fight into the clinch. Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
#T2# Arjuna fails to land with a series of punches.
Arjuna throws a half hearted mid kick. Phoenix seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Phoenix misses the jab. Phoenix connects with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Phoenix tests Arjuna's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice defenses there by Arjuna. Phoenix scores with a punch to the head. Arjuna misses with a two punch combination.
Arjuna misses with a wild combination.
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch. Arjuna throws a body kick that misses #CL# and Phoenix counters by clinching up. Arjuna looking to stall.
Phoenix gets through Arjuna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arjuna. A nice left hand lands by Arjuna.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Arjuna misses with a hook from the clinch. Arjuna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Phoenix tries to work over Arjuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A right handed body shot lands from Arjuna.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside. With the fighters up against the cage, Phoenix throws an elbow but misses. Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Arjuna controls his hands.
Arjuna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Phoenix pushes off an throws an elbow but Arjuna leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A short left from Arjuna. Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arjuna. Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage. #T4# Arjuna throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix. 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! Arjuna misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Arjuna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside. Arjuna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Arjuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far. Arjuna throws a chopping leg kick but Phoenix manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Phoenix swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arjuna swats him away and circles back towards the center. Arjuna avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Phoenix defending well as Arjuna loads up on a big left hand. Phoenix lands the left hand. A head kick from Phoenix lands but Arjuna takes it in his stride. Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Phoenix. Arjuna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arjuna tries a low kick but Phoenix avoids it. Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Parker Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Phoenix takes one on the button. Phoenix scores with a jab. Arjuna acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Phoenix scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Arjuna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw. Phoenix misses with a body punch
and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arjuna cracks Phoenix with a good jab.#CL# Arjuna tries to keep at a distance but Phoenix has taken the fight into the clinch. Arjuna scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head. #T1# Arjuna looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A head punch on the inside from Arjuna fails to land. Phoenix throws a head punch that misses. Arjuna lands with a right to the head. A nice left hand lands by Arjuna.
Phoenix digs a right hand into Arjuna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arjuna's gas tank. A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix. A short right from Arjuna. Phoenix lands a body punch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arjuna. A short body shot lands from Phoenix as the two fighters clinch.
Phoenix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Arjuna tries to stall but Phoenix uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phoenix misses with an elbow strike.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Arjuna misses with the head strike.
Arjuna lands with a right to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Arjuna blocks a body shot from Phoenix. Arjuna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Arjuna.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arjuna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Arjuna lands with a light punch inside. Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arjuna takes a shot to the head. A short left from Arjuna. #BC2# Arjuna breaks the clinch.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot. Arjuna slips under a jab. Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Arjuna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd cheers as Arjuna lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phoenix doesn't seem phased though.#T3# Phoenix jabs at Arjuna's body. Arjuna avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Arjuna throws a right and a left that Phoenix avoids nicely. Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.
Phoenix lands the left hand. Phoenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arjuna in his tracks. Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Arjuna cracks Phoenix with an open hand slap. Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Arjuna thows a left - swing and a miss! Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
Phoenix clobbers Arjuna with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Phoenix looks to land a combination but Arjuna avoids it well. A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Arjuna keeps the fight on the outside. Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4# Arjuna staying out of range there. Phoenix cracks Arjuna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Phoenix misses with a jab to the body
and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Arjuna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Arjuna avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Arjuna has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Arjuna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Arjuna throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body. Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arjuna throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it. Arjuna throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range. Phoenix slips a straight right by Arjuna. Arjuna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phoenix under the eye.
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 Parker Phoenix. I think Phoenix 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Parker Phoenix!
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Event:
DUEL#47 Gaultier vs Bartlet
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Haack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Haack throws a head kick that Arjuna semi-blocks.
Haack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it. Haack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Arjuna misses with a body shot.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Haack misses the shot to the body. Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A kick lands to the mid section there for Haack. Arjuna misses with a few strikes there.
Haack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Haack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Haack throws a quick inside leg kick. Haack cracks the inside of Arjuna's front leg. Arjuna misses with a series of wild punches.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1# Arjuna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haack. Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arjuna throws out the jab. Haack scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Haack blocks the body kick.
Haack avoids the head kick by Arjuna.
Arjuna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haack thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arjuna if he has to take too many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haack.
Both fighters circling a little - Haack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Arjuna throws a head kick but Haack moves out of range.
A big right from Arjuna misses. Haack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arjuna is able to avoid easily. Haack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haack throws a lazy body kick letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. Haack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Arjuna moves out of range as Haack throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy.#T2# Arjuna throws a sloppy body shot
and Haack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Haack throws a jab but it's blocked by Arjuna. Haack throws a head kick that half lands.
Haack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Arjuna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Haack misses with a body kick. An inside leg kick lands from Haack. Arjuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haack ducks under a wild hook from Arjuna. Haack moves into range and connects with a jab. Haack goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Haack moves away from the strike by Arjuna. Haack connects with an inside leg kick. Haack explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3# Haack lets loose with a powerful body kick. Arjuna will feel that in the morning. Haack throws a head kick but Arjuna moves out of range.
Haack scores with a push kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Haack. Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Arjuna takes a shot right to the bread basket. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arjuna checks a leg kick. Arjuna connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Haack throws a wild body kick that Arjuna sees coming a mile off. Arjuna throws out a counter right but Haack avoids it with no problem. Arjuna lands a nice looking kick to the body. Haack takes a step back to recover. Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Haack misses with a straight right. Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haack slips a jab from Arjuna. As Arjuna backs away, Haack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4# Haack avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily. Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haack. Haack goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Haack moves forwards but Arjuna connects with a nice, crisp jab. Haack cracks Arjuna with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A nice leg kick lands there from Haack. Haack sizes up Arjuna with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haack circles away quickly and effectively. Haack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haack is looking to chop away at Arjuna's legs. Arjuna takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arjuna moves out of range as Haack throws a body kick.
Arjuna misses with a hook to the body
and Haack counters with a thumping low kick. Arjuna throws the left hand but Haack avoids the punch easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Haack dominated that round. That's time! Haack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Arjuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haack punishes Arjuna's body with a nice straight punch. Sloppy strikes from Arjuna. Those never looked like landing. Haack on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Arjuna might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Haack has got the better of the exchanges. Arjuna swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Arjuna misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely. Haack half committed to a counter leg kick. Haack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Haack.
Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Haack. Arjuna has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haack. Haack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arjuna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A kick lands to the mid section there for Haack. Haack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Haack dodges the punch combination from Arjuna.
#T1# Arjuna takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Arjuna throws a half hearted mid kick. Haack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Haack connects with a solid leg kick. Donk. Arjuna catches Haack right on the button with a cross. A lazy body kick from Haack and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Arjuna walks into a left hand. Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Haack throws a front kick aimed at Arjuna's knee but Arjuna avoids it well. Haack connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A slapping leg kick lands for Haack.
Haack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Arjuna thuds his right hand into Haack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A slow jab from Arjuna misses its intended target. Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2# Arjuna is looking to score with low kicks. Haack with a nice cross. Haack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Haack connects with a body shot that sends Arjuna's belly button to the back. Arjuna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Arjuna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arjuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haack. Haack misses with the body kick and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Arjuna walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haack. Haack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Haack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haack thows a body kick. Arjuna tries to catch it but that hurt him. Arjuna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haack. Arjuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Haack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3# Haack throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Arjuna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Haack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arjuna. Haack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haack thows a left - swing and a miss! As Haack backs off Arjuna throws a huge counter combo but Haack manages to avoid it all. Nice defenses there by Arjuna. Haack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arjuna can do to turn this around? Haack throws a quick inside leg kick. Arjuna staying out of range there. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy. Haack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arjuna. That did some damage! Haack throws out a leg kick but Arjuna moves out of range and Haack only half commits. Haack misses with a hook to the body
and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A right-left combo lands from Haack. Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Arjuna takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Haack throws a body kick that misses. Arjuna throws out a counter right but Haack avoids it with no problem. Haack misses with a body kick. Arjuna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arjuna is looking to land body kicks. Arjuna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Arjuna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haack. Haack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Arjuna lands a jab. Haack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Arjuna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A slapping body kick lands there for Haack. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Haack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Haack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Haack cracks the inside of Arjuna's front leg. Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Arjuna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. An attempted straight right counter from Haack misses the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Haack dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Haack.
Arjuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it. Haack connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the liver by Arjuna. Beautiful body shot. Arjuna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haack. Haack obviously looking to wear him down.
Haack is looking to chop away at Arjuna's legs. A shot to the liver by Arjuna. Beautiful body shot. Arjuna throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range. Haack staying out of range there. Arjuna is looking to score with low kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna throws a nice looking combination but Haack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Haack misses with a low kick. Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arjuna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haack. Haack obviously looking to wear him down.
Haack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1# Haack with a nice cross. Haack connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Haack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arjuna. That did some damage! Haack throws a wild body kick that Arjuna sees coming a mile off. Haack scoring well with a low kick there.
Arjuna avoids a kick to the body.
Arjuna looks to land a left hand but Haack moved out of range nicely. Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Haack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Arjuna misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming. Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haack.
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Arjuna throws a right and a left that Haack avoids nicely. A swing and a miss from Arjuna. Haack feinted there with a counter leg kick. Arjuna moves away from the strike by Haack. Arjuna looks like he wants to counter punch here. Arjuna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Haack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arjuna's head. Haack slips a straight right by Arjuna. Haack misses with a body shot.
Arjuna steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Arjuna fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haack is out of range. Haack throwing a counter right hand but Arjuna manages to avoid it. Arjuna fails to land with a series of punches.
Haack feints and then cracks Arjuna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arjuna down. Haack lands a head shot. Nice uppercut there from Haack. Haack swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3# Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Haack. Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It looked like Haack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Arjuna lands a nice shot that snaps Haack's head back.
That kick from Haack tenderised Arjuna's leg. Arjuna is trying to keep his angry face on. Haack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Haack darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Crunch! Haack slams his shin into Arjuna's torso. A lazy left from Haack finds it's target. Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haack. Haack connects with a solid leg kick. Arjuna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Haack moves out of range of the body kick. A little feinted left hand from Haack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A decent looking cross lands there for Haack. Haack scoring well with a low kick there.
Haack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arjuna's sensitive parts. Nice body kick there by Haack. Andre Haack is winning the standup battle so far. Arjuna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Haack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Haack throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Haack misses with a low kick. Arjuna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Haack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arjuna's calf. Haack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arjuna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Arjuna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight! Andre Haack showed his dominance in that final round. Well Haack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack! After winning the bout, Andre Haack 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:
DUEL#40 Armis vs Gaultier
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1# Arjuna misses with a lunging right hand
and Over counters with a stiff right hand. Over swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arjuna. Over slips a straight right by Arjuna. Over is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Arjuna misses with a body kick. Over looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Arjuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2# Over moves into the clinch successfully.
Arjuna working some nice short punches in the clinch. Over prevents Arjuna from breaking the clinch.#BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch.
Over throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A swing and a miss from Arjuna. Over lands with an overhand left. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Over misses with a hook.#T1##KD2# Over moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Arjuna goes down! Can Over finish him!?#ROC2# Arjuna is rocked! Arjuna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Oh Arjuna is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Over content to stall in guard here. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arjuna holds on and takes a little breather. Arjuna seems to have got his legs back now. Over seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Arjuna controlling Over 's posture. Arjuna wants to stand but Over is controlling the position. Over sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2# It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Arjuna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Over is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sloppy strikes from Arjuna. Those never looked like landing. #CL2# Over forces Arjuna back against the cage and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Over creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Arjuna blocks a body shot from Over . A nice left hand lands by Arjuna.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arjuna. Arjuna blocking some punches.
Over misses with the head strike.
Over lands with a right to the head. Over misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Over presses Arjuna against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Over keeps control of Arjuna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Over has a couple of punches blocked by Arjuna.
Over throws a head punch that misses. Over lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Over has a couple of punches blocked by Arjuna.
Over has a couple of punches blocked by Arjuna.
Arjuna misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Over blocks a jab. Over throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Over fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# Over clinches. Over lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Arjuna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arjuna. A head punch on the inside from Over fails to land. #T4# Arjuna blocks an uppercut.
Over blocking some punches.
Over misses with a short punch on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arjuna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arjuna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2# Over takes the fight into the clinch. Over tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
#BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch.
#KD2# Over sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Arjuna to the ground! Over dives into full mount looking to finish!#CUT2# It looks like Rama Arjuna has been cut. Arjuna tries to lock up and control but Over gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Arjuna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arjuna is working hard here to advance position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Career Over dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rama Arjuna's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Over throws a leg kick which misses Arjuna's front leg but catches the back leg as Arjuna tries to avoid it. Over throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Rama Arjuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Arjuna throws a head kick but Over moves out of range.
Over throws a head kick but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Arjuna misses with a wild body shot. Arjuna misses with a right hand and Over counters with a left to the body. Over looks to throw the jab but Arjuna is out of range. Arjuna misses the jab. Career Over seems to be getting the better of the standup. Over waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna. Arjuna catches Over with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1# Arjuna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arjuna moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOver . Over throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arjuna's head. Over looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Over has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arjuna. Arjuna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arjuna takes a swing at Over 's ribcage but misses. Over looks like he wants to counter punch here. Over pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Over just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna throws a right hand that Over ducks under and follows up with a left that Over also avoids with ease.#CL2# Over forces Arjuna back against the cage and clinches. Over blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Over blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Over misses with a short punch on the inside. Over has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Over prevents a body shot from Arjuna. Over works on Arjuna's body with a couple of short punches.#BC# Arjuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Over throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna misses with a kick to the body and Over counters with a two punch combo. Over dodges the punch combination from Arjuna.
The fight stays on the outside here - Over looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Over tries to clinch up but Arjuna circles away and keeps his distance. Arjuna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Over cracks Arjuna with an open hand slap.#T3# Over wants to clinch up but Arjuna keeps it at a distance. Arjuna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Over . Over takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arjuna looks to throw the jab but Over is out of range. Over raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Arjuna throws a nice looking combination but Over bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Over avoids the body shot from Arjuna.
Arjuna cracks Over with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Arjuna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Over bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Over tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Over . Over ducks under a wild hook from Arjuna.#T4# Over throws a head kick but Arjuna moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Arjuna throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Over connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Over misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Over lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Over moves out of range of the body kick. Over throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Over . Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Over slips a jab from Arjuna. Over lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Arjuna throws a shot from downtown. Over moves away and avoids it. Arjuna throws a lazy right hand but Over sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Over throws a big counter head kick but Arjuna avoids it with no problem. 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 Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Rama Arjuna's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Arjuna misses with a few strikes there.
Over displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arjuna throws out the jab. Over tries a head kick but it misses.
Arjuna lands an overhand right. Arjuna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Over pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Over throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily. It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Over . Arjuna connects with a solid leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Over has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arjuna finds it's way round the side to connect with Over 's head. Arjuna works the jab nicely. A jab from Over misses. #T1# Arjuna lands a glancing blow to the side of Over 's head. Arjuna throws a combination that misses and Over counters with a straight right hand. Over tries to bum rush Arjuna with a series of wild strikes but Arjuna uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A jab from Arjuna misses. Arjuna takes a body punch but keeps moving. Over moves out of range of the strikes. Over looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Arjuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Arjuna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arjuna throws a jab but it's blocked by Over . Arjuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Over fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arjuna scores with a hook.#T2# A jab from Over finds it's way through Arjuna's defenses. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Over closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Arjuna stalling against the cage.
Over lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Arjuna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Over misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Career Over seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Arjuna misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna misses with the head strike.
Over tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
Arjuna misses with a short punch on the inside. Over scores with an uppercut up the middle. Over misses with some punches.
Arjuna throws a head punch that misses. Over misses with the head strike.
#BC# Arjuna breaks from the clinch.
#T3# Arjuna throws a hook to the side of Over 's head but Over sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Over tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Arjuna throws a nice looking combination but Over bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Over defending well as Arjuna loads up on a big left hand. #CL2# Over closes the distance and clinches. Over scores with an uppercut up the middle. Over lands a body shot in the clinch.
Over tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing Over back against the cage. Over misses with a punch on the inside.
Arjuna lands with a left to the head. #BC# Arjuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arjuna cracks Over with a right hand to the side of the head. A telegraphed right hand from Arjuna misses the target. Arjuna blocks a jab.#T4# Arjuna motions for Over to come forward. Arjuna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Arjuna slips a jab from Over . Over slips under a jab. Over looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Arjuna throws a body kick that misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arjuna catches Over with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Over misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
A jab from Arjuna misses. Over lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Over throws a low kick but Arjuna avoids it. Over scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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 Rama Arjuna. I think Arjuna 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Career Over stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck you all ass holes'.
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Event:
DUEL#34 Armis vs Ragnarsson
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1# Jefferies misses with a low kick.
Jefferies throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. An inside leg kick from Jefferies misses. Arjuna looks to land a right hand but Jefferies moved out of range. Arjuna moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJefferies. Arjuna blocks a head kick by Jefferies.
Arjuna has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination in the buildup to the fight. Arjuna lands with a nice body punch. Arjuna avoids the head kick by Jefferies.
Jefferies scores with a spinning back kick! Jefferies misses with a combination
and Arjuna counters with a left and a right that stings Jefferies. Arjuna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jefferies tries a quick counter leg kick but Arjuna is wise to it. Jefferies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A right-left combo lands from Arjuna. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Jefferies.#T1# Jefferies looks to land a body kick but Arjuna moved away. Jefferies throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Jefferies.
Jim Jefferies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jefferies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jefferies throws a low kick, looking for Arjuna's leg but Arjuna calmly moves out of range. Arjuna throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jefferies avoids it. Jefferies throws a sloppy body shot
and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand. Jefferies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nice straight punches there by Arjuna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arjuna. Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Arjuna fails to land with a series of punches.
Arjuna scores with a nice right hand.
Arjuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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! Jefferies lands a front kick.#T2# Jefferies misses the body punch and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jefferies wants to clinch and Arjuna counters with a right hand to the body. Jefferies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arjuna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jefferies throws a lazy head kick and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand! Arjuna throws a series of punches but Jefferies moves out of range. Arjuna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jefferies explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Arjuna checks a low kick from Jefferies. Arjuna looks to land a combination. Jefferies sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Arjuna throws a push kick but Jefferies slaps the foot to one side. Nice body kick there by Arjuna.#T3# Jefferies walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jefferies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arjuna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Arjuna tests Jefferies's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jefferies does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. And Arjuna counters with a quick kick to the body but Jefferies blocks it. Jefferies fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range. Jefferies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arjuna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Jefferies is looking to score with low kicks. Jefferies has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arjuna. Jefferies tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arjuna is able to avoid easily. Arjuna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arjuna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4# Arjuna scoring well with a low kick there.
Arjuna is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jefferies. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arjuna throws a series of punches but Jefferies moves out of range. Arjuna throws a body kick that misses. #CL2# Jefferies gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Arjuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arjuna lands a jab-cross combination. Jefferies misses with a leg kick and Arjuna counters with a nice body kick.
Jefferies avoids a kick to the body.
Jefferies throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arjuna misses with a double jab.
Jefferies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Jefferies misses with a leg kick and Jefferies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna 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# Jefferies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arjuna's head.#CL2# Arjuna tries to keep at a distance but Jefferies has taken the fight into the clinch. Arjuna misses with the head strike.
Arjuna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Jefferies is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Arjuna is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Jefferies. Arjuna can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferies controls the action.
Arjuna struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferies controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Arjuna. #BC# Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jefferies throws a leg kick and Jefferies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jefferies throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Arjuna misses with a body shot.
#T1# Jefferies misses with a head kick.
Jefferies lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A kick lands to the mid section there for Arjuna. Jefferies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jefferies avoids a kick to the body.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Jefferies. Arjuna lands with a good body shot.#KD# Arjuna sends Jefferies crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Arjuna is motioning to the referee to let Jefferies up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Jefferies is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arjuna scores with a kick to the body.
Arjuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jefferies can do to turn this around? Arjuna blocks a low kick nicely. Crack! Arjuna connects with the perfect overhand right and Jefferies falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Arjuna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
POWERS 63
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1# Del Oeste misses with a looping right. Ryan Del Oeste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna misses with a body kick. Arjuna throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Oeste. Arjuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2# Del Oeste is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arjuna's half guard.#ES# Arjuna manages to escape and get back to his feet! Del Oeste uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Del Oeste. Arjuna throws a hook to the side of Del Oeste's head but Del Oeste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Del Oeste takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1# Del Oeste misses with an uppercut. Arjuna saw that one coming.#CL# Arjuna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Del Oeste tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arjuna pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Del Oeste back to the cage. Arjuna follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Danga de danga de dang - Del Oeste scores with a four punch combination! Del Oeste goes for a double leg but Arjuna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arjuna continues to drive forward. Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Del Oeste. Del Oeste loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch. Arjuna is looking for a counter combo. Del Oeste throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arjuna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Del Oeste misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arjuna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Del Oeste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##CL# Arjuna moves into the clinch. A short left from Arjuna. Del Oeste is trying to pull guard but Arjuna turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Arjuna lands with a light punch inside. Del Oeste tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arjuna will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Del Oeste up against the cage. Arjuna is working Del Oeste over against the cage. Del Oeste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arjuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arjuna lands with a short head shot on the inside. Arjuna lands a left hand.
Arjuna pushes Del Oeste back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# A quick uppercut on the inside from Arjuna. Del Oeste tries to pull guard but Arjuna forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Arjuna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Oeste backwards. #ROC# Del Oeste is rocked! Arjuna lands a right hand. Del Oeste is still on wobbly legs! Can Arjuna finish him? Arjuna stalling.
Del Oeste seems to have recovered his senses. Arjuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Del Oeste backwards. Arjuna lands a shoulder strike. Del Oeste blocks a body shot from Arjuna. Del Oeste blocks a body shot from Arjuna. A frustrated look appears on Del Oeste's face as he tries to break the clinch. A shot in the inside from Arjuna. Del Oeste takes a shot to the head. Arjuna is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Arjuna pushes Del Oeste against the cage. Arjuna is working some dirty boxing. Arjuna pushes off with a quick right hook! Del Oeste goes down! Del Oeste tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Arjuna moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna! A victorious Rama Arjuna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Ryan Del Oeste was interviewed post fight and said 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'.
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Event:
POWERS 61
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1# Arjuna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Collier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Arjuna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Don Collier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Collier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Collier throws out a leg kick but Arjuna moves out of range and Collier only half commits. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy. Collier lands a glancing blow to the side of Arjuna's head. Collier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna. A slow jab from Collier misses its intended target. Collier throws a nice looking combination but Arjuna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Arjuna was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Collier. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna throws a hook but Collier avoids it easily.#CL# Collier clinches up against the cage. Collier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arjuna content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2# Arjuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Collier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Arjuna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collier.
Arjuna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Sloppy strikes from Collier. Those never looked like landing. Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Collier slips a jab and a cross from Arjuna.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Collier. Jab, jab by Collier - just one landing. Arjuna slips a straight right by Collier. Arjuna was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes.#T2# A combination from Arjuna does no damage. Arjuna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collier.
Collier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. 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! Collier throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it. Arjuna tried to score with a low kick but Collier checks it. Collier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Collier swings widly with a right hand
and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand. Arjuna connects with a crisp jab. Collier swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arjuna counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Collier! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Arjuna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna! A victorious Rama Arjuna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Powers 58 - Wednesday Fights
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1# Child misses with a hook
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut. Child tries to bum rush Arjuna with a series of wild strikes but Arjuna uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Child definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Arjuna misses with the combination.
Child throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters with a right hand to the body. Nice cross by Child. Child walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arjuna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Arjuna chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Child can pounce on him.
Child is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Child misses with a wild body shot. Arjuna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Child tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arjuna swats him away and circles back towards the center. Child moves in looking to clinch but Arjuna pushes him off. Child misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1# Child is looking to land body kicks. Child tries a head kick but it misses.
Child takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Child tries to work over Arjuna's front leg with a kick but Arjuna checks it. Child misses with a kick to the body and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand. Arjuna slips under a jab from Child. Arjuna throws a counter combo.#CL2# Arjuna moves into the clinch. Child is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arjuna is defending well for now. Arjuna has a couple of punches blocked by Child.
Arjuna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Arjuna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Arjuna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Child is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arjuna is defending well for now. Child lands with a left to the head. Arjuna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Child's efforts to push away. Child misses with some punches.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! A short uppercut from Arjuna. Arjuna lands with a short shot to the head. Child misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arjuna.
Child tries a knee to the head but Arjuna blocks it.
Child is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arjuna is defending well for now. Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but Child avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage. Arjuna lands a shot to the body. Arjuna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Child backwards. Arjuna lands an uppercut. Child is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arjuna is defending well for now. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arjuna. Child misses with a knee to the head. Arjuna blocks a body shot from Child. Arjuna pressing his opponent against the cage. Arjuna avoiding damage as Child throws knees to the body.
Arjuna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Child is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arjuna is defending well for now. Arjuna avoiding damage as Child throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Child. Arjuna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Child is breathing heavily.#T3# Child tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arjuna avoids it. A short right from Arjuna on the inside. #BC2# Arjuna breaks the clinch.
#KD2# Arjuna cracks Child with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Child looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Arjuna finish him?
#CUT2# It looks like Marcus Child has been cut. Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Child. Arjuna cracks Child's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Child slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Arjuna can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rama Arjuna! A very excited looking Rama Arjuna made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PFC 53
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1# Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arjuna misses with a wild body shot. Arjuna tried to score with a low kick but Steel checks it. Steel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Arjuna misses with a hook to the body
and Steel counters with a low kick, right behind Arjuna 's knee. Steel is looking to slow Arjuna down with leg kicks. Arjuna avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Steel connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arjuna. That did some damage! Arjuna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butch Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steel. Arjuna shrugs it off though. Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Arjuna pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Steel back to the cage. Arjuna follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2# It looks like Butch Steel has been cut. 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! Steel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Arjuna takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Arjuna throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot. Nice shot by Arjuna. We've been informed that Arjuna 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# Arjuna checks the leg kick. Steel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Arjuna there. Steel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Steel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. A punch combination from Arjuna misses. Arjuna throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease. Steel tried to counter with a leg kick but Arjuna avoided it. Arjuna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2# Arjuna fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Steel blocks a body shot from Arjuna. Steel misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Arjuna.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel scores with a nice body kick.
Good work by Arjuna as he checks the leg kick. Arjuna jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nice body punch from Arjuna. Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot. Arjuna takes one to the side of the head.
Steel throws out a leg kick but Arjuna moves out of range and Steel only half commits. Arjuna misses with a wild combination.
Steel throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and moves out of range. Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A nice side step and Arjuna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Arjuna checks a low kick from Steel. Steel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Arjuna fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steel is out of range. Steel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arjuna just manages to avoid it.#T3# Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Arjuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Arjuna tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range. Steel throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and checks it nicely. Arjuna is looking to clinch. A kick lands to the mid section there for Steel. Steel throws a chopping leg kick but Arjuna manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Arjuna throws a right and a left that both miss. Steel throws a leg kick but Arjuna moved away. Arjuna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good shot there by Arjuna. A solid leg kick lands there for Steel.
Steel throws a leg kick which misses Arjuna's front leg but catches the back leg as Arjuna tries to avoid it. Arjuna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2# Arjuna instigates a clinch. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Steel blocking some punches.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Steel on the inside. Arjuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel lands with a right to the head. Arjuna digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank. Arjuna misses with the head strike.
Arjuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arjuna lands a hook to the side of the head. Arjuna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Steel misses with some punches.
#BC# Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Arjuna misses with a few strikes there.
Arjuna throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arjuna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Steel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arjuna just manages to avoid it. Arjuna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arjuna closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Arjuna throws a leg kick but Steel moved away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Butch Steel's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Steel throws a leg kick which misses Arjuna's front leg but catches the back leg as Arjuna tries to avoid it. Steel throws a nice outside leg kick. Arjuna avoids the body shot from Steel.
A low kick from Steel misses and Arjuna counters with a good low kick that Steel was not able to check. An inside leg kick from Steel misses. Arjuna looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range. A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
Steel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Arjuna takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Butch Steel is winning the standup battle so far. Arjuna misses with a wild body shot. Arjuna fails to land with a series of punches.
Arjuna takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Arjuna gets in close and instigates a clinch. Arjuna misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arjuna. #T1# Steel tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut. Rama Arjuna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC# Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Arjuna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steel rather than just go for the knockout. Steel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Steel blocks a jab. Steel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Arjuna walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arjuna. Arjuna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Arjuna blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel. #CL2# Arjuna pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch. Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arjuna. Steel lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Steel breaks from the clinch.
Arjuna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL# Steel drives through and clinches with Arjuna against the cage.
Arjuna lands with a short head shot on the inside. Arjuna scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arjuna. Steel prevents a body shot from Arjuna. Steel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arjuna. Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage. Arjuna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arjuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arjuna's elbow. Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Arjuna.
Steel tries to circle away but Arjuna has him pinned against the cage. Arjuna tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Arjuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow. Arjuna throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel. Arjuna scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3# Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Arjuna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards. Arjuna scores with a hook to the body. Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Steel misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Arjuna fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Arjuna fails to land. Steel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steel lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Steel manages to break the clinch.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick. Arjuna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel. Arjuna swings away with a leg kick that misses. Steel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Arjuna tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range. Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Arjuna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arjuna avoids the head kick by Steel.
#T4# Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arjuna paws at him with a jab and circles away. Good leg kick by Arjuna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel. That's going to slow Arjuna down. Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arjuna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Arjuna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Arjuna swinging wildly here.
Arjuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel. Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arjuna. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Steel lands a leg kick that knocks Arjuna off balance momentarily. Steel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Arjuna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Steel throws a front kick aimed at Arjuna's knee but Arjuna avoids it well. 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 Butch Steel will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Butch Steel's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Arjuna checks a low kick from Steel. Arjuna is looking for the big counter here. Arjuna has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Steel connects with a nice looking jab.
Steel throws a wild body kick that Arjuna sees coming a mile off. Steel throws a nice outside leg kick. Steel checks a leg kick. Arjuna misses with a double jab
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut. Arjuna misses with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arjuna. Arjuna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arjuna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1# Arjuna pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Steel back to the cage. Arjuna follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Arjuna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The fighters circling - Arjuna throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arjuna takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Arjuna jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance. A bone on bone clash there as Arjuna blocks the leg kick.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arjuna throws a big shot that misses. Steel misses with a body kick. Arjuna lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. You can see that Arjuna has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Steel tried to score with a low kick but Arjuna checks it. Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arjuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arjuna throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side. #T2# A good leg kick by Arjuna. Steel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Good leg kick by Arjuna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steel connects with a right hand. Arjuna shakes it off.#CL2# Arjuna forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel throws a solid leg kick but Arjuna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steel. Arjuna blocks a jab. Arjuna feints a jab promting Steel to slip. Arjuna then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arjuna's head. Good leg kick by Steel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arjuna. Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3# Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arjuna's head. Steel with a jab. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Arjuna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Steel scores with a nice body kick.
Arjuna throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Arjuna misses with a two punch combination.
Steel is looking to land body kicks. Both fighters circling a little - Steel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Arjuna walks into a stiff left hand from Steel. Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Steel lands with a hook. Arjuna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC# Arjuna is rocked! Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arjuna is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?#T4# Arjuna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Arjuna seems to have recovered his senses. Steel looks for the body kick but Arjuna saw that one coming. Steel tries to score with a low kick but Arjuna moves his leg out of the way. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steel 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 Arjuna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arjuna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Steel throws a push kick but Arjuna slaps the foot to one side. Steel delivers a nice body kick. Steel ducks right into an uppercut from Arjuna. A kick lands to the mid section there for Steel. Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arjuna. Steel misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Both fighters circling a little - Steel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick. As Steel backs off Arjuna throws a huge counter combo but Steel manages to avoid it all. Arjuna closes the distance but Steel moves to the side and Steel counters with a three punch combo that has Arjuna backing up. Arjuna nods at Steel to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Butch Steel showed his dominance in that final round. I think Steel 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Steel!
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Event:
VCL Fight Night: 32
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1# Filipowicz misses with a right hand enabling Orphan to counter with a crisp jab. Filipowicz dips to his left and cracks Orphan with an uppercut! Orphan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Filipowicz misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Orphan misses. Filipowicz connects with a jab. Filipowicz throws a leg kick that is checked and Orphan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Orphan moves out of range as Filipowicz strikes. Filipowicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Orphan only half commits to the counter leg kick. Filipowicz throws a hook to the side of Orphan's head but Orphan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Orphan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Filipowicz throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Filipowicz throws a leg kick and Orphan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Filipowicz misses with a looping right. Orphan throws out a counter right but Filipowicz avoids it with no problem. Orphan moves out of range of the strikes. Filipowicz is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Orphan throws out a counter right but Filipowicz avoids it with no problem. Filipowicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Michal Filipowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Filipowicz missing with a left hand there. Orphan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Orphan throws a counter combo. Orphan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A clash of legs there as Filipowicz blocks the low kick. Filipowicz thuds a left hand into Orphan's body. Filipowicz throws a head kick that Orphan semi-blocks.
Filipowicz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2# Filipowicz misses with a two punch combination.
Orphan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Orphan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Filipowicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Filipowicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Orphan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Orphan takes one on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Filipowicz thows a left - swing and a miss! Orphan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Filipowicz gets off balance looking for a body kick and Orphan counters with a nice uppercut. Filipowicz slips a jab from Orphan. A big left from Filipowicz misses. Orphan only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL# Filipowicz clinches with his opponent.
Filipowicz looking to slow down the pace here. Orphan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3# Filipowicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orphan swings wildly with an uppercut but Filipowicz uses good head movement to avoid it. Filipowicz scores with an uppercut up the middle. Filipowicz misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Orphan breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Filipowicz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Orphan walks into a straight right hand from Filipowicz. Filipowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filipowicz scores with the left hand. Orphan knows he should have avoided that one. Orphan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Filipowicz. Filipowicz throws a hook but Orphan avoids it easily. Orphan throws a counter combo. Filipowicz swinging wildly here.
Orphan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4# Orphan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Filipowicz falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Orphan counter with a right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Filipowicz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Filipowicz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Filipowicz thows a left - swing and a miss! Orphan avoids the body shot from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz misses with a hook. Orphan ducked under it nicely. Filipowicz misses with a looping left. Orphan unleashes a big counter combination but Filipowicz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Orphan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Filipowicz dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Orphan avoids the head kick by Filipowicz.
Orphan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Filipowicz with a body shot. Orphan blocks a jab. Filipowicz throws a leg kick #KD2# and Orphan counters with a crisp one two that drops Filipowicz! Orphan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Filipowicz to his feet! Filipowicz is in big trouble!#ROC2# Filipowicz is rocked! A thudding body kick lands there by Filipowicz!
Oh Filipowicz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Orphan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Filipowicz can pounce on him.
#CL# Filipowicz clinches up with Orphan and pushes him back against the cage. Filipowicz seems to have got his legs back now. A short left from Orphan. Filipowicz trying to control the position but instead, Orphan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Filipowicz into the cage. Filipowicz lands on the inside with an uppercut. Orphan lands with a light punch inside. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! With the fighters up against the cage, Filipowicz throws an elbow but misses. Filipowicz prevents a body shot from Orphan. Orphan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filipowicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filipowicz lands with a left to the head. #T1# Orphan lands a nice uppercut. Orphan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orphan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filipowicz's elbow. Filipowicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orphan can do to turn this around? Orphan tries to work over Filipowicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Orphan. Filipowicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Orphan as the two fighters clinch.
Orphan digs a right hand into Filipowicz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filipowicz's gas tank. Orphan scores with a hook to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Orphan cracks Filipowicz with a nice body shot. Orphan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Orphan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Orphan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orphan scores with an uppercut up the middle. Orphan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood Orphan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Orphan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orphan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Orphan working aggressively here.
#BC# Filipowicz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipowicz misses with a low kick. Orphan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Orphan misses with a low kick as Filipowicz jumps back. This has been an exciting period of action! Orphan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filipowicz. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orphan! But no joy. Filipowicz looks to land a left hand but Orphan moved out of range nicely. Orphan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filipowicz. Orphan blocks a jab. Filipowicz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orphan's sensitive parts. Orphan swings for the body but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Filipowicz misses with a looping right. Filipowicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Orphan. Orphan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Filipowicz misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3##CL# Filipowicz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Filipowicz tries a body shot but Orphan blocks it.
Filipowicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filipowicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orphan lands a nice shot to the body. Filipowicz lands with a light punch inside. Filipowicz works on Orphan's body with a couple of short punches. Orphan tries a body shot but Filipowicz blocks it.
#BC2# Orphan manages to break the clinch.
Filipowicz looks to throw the jab but Orphan is out of range. Orphan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Orphan ducks under a wild hook from Filipowicz. Orphan unleashes a big counter combination but Filipowicz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Filipowicz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orphan with a hook.#T4# Orphan defending well as Filipowicz loads up on a big left hand. Filipowicz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orphan. Orphan is looking for the big counter here. Michal Filipowicz is winning the standup battle so far. Filipowicz lands a nice shot that snaps Orphan's head back.
Orphan checks a low kick from Filipowicz. Orphan throws a counter combo.#CL# Filipowicz rushes Orphan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC# Filipowicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Filipowicz misses with a body kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orphan! But no joy. Filipowicz throws a head kick that misses. Orphan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice jab there from Filipowicz. Orphan misses with a double jab.
Filipowicz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orphan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Filipowicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Michal Filipowicz will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Filipowicz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. No joy there for Filipowicz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Orphan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Filipowicz misses with a lunging right hand
and Orphan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Orphan misses with a looping left. Filipowicz throws a right hand that misses
enabling Orphan to counter with a crisp jab. Orphan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Filipowicz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Orphan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Filipowicz throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2# and Orphan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Filipowicz! Orphan lets Filipowicz back up to his feet, looking for a finish! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Filipowicz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orphan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Filipowicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A swing and a miss from Filipowicz.#T1# Filipowicz thumps Orphan with a low kick. Filipowicz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Filipowicz tries to clinch but Orphan moves out of range. Orphan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filipowicz.
Orphan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Filipowicz motions for Orphan to come forward. Filipowicz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Orphan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. A slapping body kick lands there for Filipowicz. Filipowicz misses with a wild body shot. A nice side step and Orphan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Filipowicz keeps Orphan at a distance using the push kick. Orphan staying out of range there. Orphan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Orphan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2# Filipowicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Orphan. Filipowicz throws a low kick, looking for Orphan's leg but Orphan calmly moves out of range. Blood Orphan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Filipowicz feints and then cracks Orphan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orphan down. Filipowicz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Filipowicz tried to score with a low kick but Orphan checks it. A nice side step and Orphan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Orphan misses with a two punch combination.
Filipowicz misses with a hook
#KD2# and Orphan counters with a crisp one two that drops Filipowicz! Orphan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Filipowicz to his feet! Filipowicz is in big trouble! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Filipowicz throws out a loose jab but Orphan uses good head movement to avoid it. Orphan looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Filipowicz clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Orphan breaks the clinch.
#T3# Filipowicz looks to land a body kick but Orphan moved away. Filipowicz staying out of range there.#KD2# Orphan drops Filipowicz with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Filipowicz looks back up at him and smiles so Orphan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A head kick misses from Filipowicz. Filipowicz swings for the body but Orphan moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Orphan misses. Filipowicz throws a chopping leg kick but Orphan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Orphan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Filipowicz with a body shot. A chopping leg kick lands by Filipowicz. Orphan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filipowicz. Filipowicz lands with a hook. Orphan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Filipowicz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orphan in his tracks. Filipowicz lands the left hand.#T4# Filipowicz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orphan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A telegraphed right hand from Filipowicz misses the target. Filipowicz blocks a jab. Filipowicz throws a leg kick that misses. Despite the aggression on Orphan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A big right from Filipowicz misses. Michal Filipowicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Orphan misses with an uppercut. Filipowicz saw that one coming. Orphan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Orphan checks a leg kick nicely. As Filipowicz backs off Orphan throws a huge counter combo but Filipowicz manages to avoid it all. Orphan needs to keep his hands up - Filipowicz had a free shot at his head there. Orphan blocks a low kick nicely. It seemed like Orphan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Filipowicz checks a low kick from Orphan.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Blood Orphan. I think Filipowicz 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Filipowicz! Michal Filipowicz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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