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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018 |
#R1#
The Kid misses with a looping right.
Tamatso connects with a single shot there.
Tamatso misses with an uppercut.
Tamatso moves out of range of the body kick.
Tamatso misses with a looping left.
The Kid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sloppy strikes from Tamatso. Those never looked like landing.
The Kid misses with a straight right.
Tamatso moves out of range of the body kick from The Kid.
The Kid slips a straight right by Tamatso.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Kid! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Tamatso. Beautiful body shot.
Tamatso thuds a left hand into The Kid's body.
Tamatso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bill The Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamatso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamatso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Kid works the jab nicely.
The Kid misses with a hook
and Tamatso counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Tamatso misses. #T1#
Tamatso throws a right hand that The Kid ducks under and follows up with a left that The Kid also avoids with ease.
Tamatso's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tamatso duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Bill The Kid has been cut.
Tamatso throws a lazy right hand but The Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tamatso throws a shot from downtown. The Kid moves away and avoids it.
The Kid lands a head kick. Tamatso smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Kid has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tamatso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Kid.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamatso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Kid lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The Kid circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tamatso to the canvas! Tamatso doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - The Kid keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill The Kid!
An out of breath Bill The Kid 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2018 |
#R1#
The Kid darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Bifjocky Tamali has been cut.
Tamali lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tamali thuds his shin into the meat of The Kid's side.
Tamali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Kid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tamali.
Tamali scores with a kick to the midsection.
The Kid moves out of range of the body kick from Tamali.
Tamali moves out of range of the body kick from The Kid.
Tamali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Kid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Kid has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The Kid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tamali lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Kid's sensitive parts.
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 Kid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Kid throws a hook but Tamali avoids it easily.
The Kid walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tamali.
Tamali looks to land a body kick but The Kid moved away.
A head kick misses from Tamali.
The Kid misses the jab.
The Kid checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tamali slips under a jab.
Tamali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
The Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Kid thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Kid connects with a jab.
Tamali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from The Kid does no damage.
The Kid looks to land a right hand but Tamali moved out of range.
Tamali misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Tamali.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
The Kid misses with a body shot.
Tamali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tamali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tamali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Kid batters Tamali with a massive right followed by a huge left! Tamali is out on his feet looking like a zombie as The Kid lands a final crushing right hand to drop Tamali to the mat with a gruesome thud! The Kid is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill The Kid!
A very excited looking Bill The Kid 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Lodbrok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but The Kid moves out of range. #KD#
Lodbrok lands a big head kick that sends The Kid tumbling to the mat! Lodbrok takes a step backwards and waves The Kid back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Bill The Kid has been cut.
The Kid misses with a double jab
and Lodbrok finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bill The Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lodbrok misses with a head kick.
The Kid misses with a straight right.
Lodbrok takes one to the side of the head.
The Kid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lodbrok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Kid.
Lodbrok lands with an overhand left.
The Kid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lodbrok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Kid has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The Kid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lodbrok. Lodbrok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lodbrok misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from The Kid.
#T1#
The Kid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Kid misses with a hook
#KD#
and Lodbrok counters with a nice right hand that sends The Kid toppling to the canvas! The Kid scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lodbrok finish him?!#ROC#
The Kid is rocked!
The Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks The Kid out cold! What a finish! Lodbrok 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 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Halfdan Lodbrok!
Halfdan Lodbrok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
OFC 352: Jones vs Wyatt II
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Domingo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Kid throws a looping overhand right but Domingo ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Domingo.
The Kid misses with a left hand
enabling Domingo to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Bill The Kid has been cut.
The Kid looks to land a left hand but Domingo moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Domingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Domingo misses with an uppercut.
The Kid takes one to the chin there.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Kid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Domingo throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and The Kid counters with a crisp one two that drops Domingo! The Kid thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Domingo to his feet! Domingo is in big trouble!
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 Kid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Domingo throws out the jab.
The Kid misses with an uppercut
and Domingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domingo misses with a looping right.
The Kid swings for the body but Domingo moves out of range.
The Kid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from The Kid misses.
The Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Kid misses with a straight left.
Domingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Domingo moves out of range of the strikes.
The Kid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Domingo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Domingo scores with a jab.
Domingo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Domingo throws a body shot but no joy.
Domingo misses with a looping left.
The Kid avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Kid misses with a left hand
and Domingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domingo moves out of range as The Kid strikes.
The Kid tries to bum rush Domingo with a series of wild strikes but Domingo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Kid swings for the body but Domingo moves out of range.
The Kid throws a body punch but Domingo moves out of range.
Domingo misses with a straight left. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from The Kid.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Kid misses with a wild combination.
The Kid lands with a kick to the temple. Domingo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Domingo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Kid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Domingo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Kid on the side of the head.
The Kid walks into a stiff left hand from Domingo.
The Kid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Domingo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#
The Kid is rocked!
Domingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh The Kid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Domingo fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks The Kid square on the jaw! Damn, The Kid is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Domingo!
Jorge Domingo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UGD 89:Man Vs Saric
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
The Kid blocks a low kick nicely.
Hussain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Kid went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Kid misses with a body shot
enabling Hussain to counter with a crisp jab.
The Kid has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rusterman's in the buildup to the fight.
The Kid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Kid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Kid misses with a kick to the body
and Hussain counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from The Kid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hussain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hussain throws a head kick but The Kid moves out of range.
The Kid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
The Kid throws a lazy uppercut
and Hussain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hussain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hussain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hussain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Kid's hands.
Hussain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hussain moves out of range as The Kid strikes.
As The Kid backs off Hussain throws a huge counter combo but The Kid manages to avoid it all.
A jab from The Kid misses.
Despite the aggression on Hussain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hussain tries to move into range but The Kid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.#T2#
The Kid tries to move into range but Hussain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Kid blocks a head kick by Hussain.
Hussain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from The Kid misses the target.
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussain tries to work over The Kid's front leg with a kick but The Kid checks it.
Hussain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Kid appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Hussain throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Kid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hussain misses with a looping left.
The Kid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussain was well out of range. Poor timing from The Kid.
The Kid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hussain scores with a hook.
Hussain misses with a straight right.
Hussain throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from The Kid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Kid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hussain.
Hussain connects with a jab.#T4#
Hussain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Kid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hussain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Kid swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hussain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Kid momentarily.
Hussain looks for the body kick but The Kid saw that one coming.
The Kid is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hussain misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussain.
The Kid throwing a counter right hand but Hussain manages to avoid it.
Hussain throws a leg kick
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
That's time! The Kid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The Kid throws an off balance right hand
and Hussain makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. The Kid really felt that one!
Hussain throws a right hand that The Kid ducks under and follows up with a left that The Kid also avoids with ease.
Hussain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hussain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Kid eats them both and turns towards Hussain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The Kid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Kid lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hussain, right into the meat.
The Kid slips a jab and a cross from Hussain.
Hussain staying out of range there.#T1#
Hussain lands a really nice looking cross but The Kid seems unphased.
Hussain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hussain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hussain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Kid.
A little jabbing left from Hussain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hussain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A cross from Hussain lands.
The Kid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether The Kid might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hussain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
The Kid misses with a body shot
and Hussain counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussain scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hussain misses with a left hand
and The Kid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Emre Hussain's cut even more.
The Kid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like The Kid was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hussain.
Hussain falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Kid counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Hussain connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Kid. The Kid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Kid throws a combination. Hussain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Hussain is rocked!
Hussain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Kid back to the cage. Hussain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The Kid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hussain at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hussain.
Hussain misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and The Kid counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hussain! The Kid lets Hussain back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hussain is still on wobbly legs! Can The Kid finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Emre Hussain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from The Kid.
The Kid finds Hussain's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Hussain flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. The Kid lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Hussain will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill The Kid!
Bill The Kid thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Emre Hussain had this to say: 'I let him win'.
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Event:
UGD 85:Kenway Vs Sturm
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Abai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and The Kid counters with a nice right hand that sends Abai toppling to the canvas! Abai scrambles and gets back to his feet - can The Kid finish him?!#ROC#
Abai is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ibrahim Abai has been cut.
Abai with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abai looks winded!
Abai wants to clinch.
The Kid tried to counter with a leg kick but Abai avoided it.
Abai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Kid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bill The Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Abai.
Abai looks up at the clock. Bad move! The Kid lands a right hand from hell, dropping Abai. The Kid pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill The Kid!
A very excited looking Bill The Kid 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:
HFC 117:Curran vs Spike
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Humbert looks to throw the jab but The Kid is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Kid! But no joy.
The Kid misses with a kick to the body.
Humbert scores with a hook to the body. The Kid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Humbert misses with a wild body shot.
The Kid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Humbert tries to close the distance and clinch but The Kid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Kid tries a quick counter leg kick but Humbert is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert shoots in looking for a takedown. The Kid tries to sprawl out of it but Humbert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Kid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Humbert jabs The Kid right on the nose. The Kid blinks but takes it well.
The Kid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Humbert misses with a wild body shot.
The Kid misses with a body shot.
The Kid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Humbert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Humbert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
The Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Humbert. #TD#
Humbert gets a double leg takedown into The Kid's guard.
Humbert wants to control from the top but The Kid keeps moving.
Humbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've been hearing that Humbert has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The Kid wants to stand but Humbert is controlling the position.
The Kid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##ES2#
The Kid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The Kid cracks Humbert with an open hand slap.
Humbert misses with a double jab.
Humbert feints a jab promting The Kid to slip. Humbert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Kid slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Kid lands a glancing blow to the side of Humbert's head.#T4#
The Kid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Humbert sizes up The Kid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Humbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Kid unleashes a big counter combination but Humbert bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Kid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Humbert seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Humbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Kid is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Humbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
The Kid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Humbert finds it's way round the side to connect with The Kid's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humbert Humbert 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#
Nice defenses there by Humbert.
A jab from The Kid misses.
A jab from The Kid misses.
Humbert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Kid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Kid's head backwards.#CL#
Humbert clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Good body shot from The Kid.
A head punch on the inside from The Kid fails to land.
The Kid swings wildly with an uppercut but Humbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Kid lands a body shot.
Good body shot from The Kid.
The Kid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Kid gets underhooks to prevent Humbert's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Kid.
The Kid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Humbert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Humbert lands a shot to the body.#T2##TD#
Humbert lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
The Kid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Kid throws a jab when Humbert was well out of range.
The Kid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Humbert throws out the jab.
The Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Humbert slips a straight right by The Kid.
Humbert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Kid ducks under a wild hook from Humbert.
Humbert misses with a body shot.
The Kid only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3##TD#
Humbert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Kid's half guard.
Humbert is controlling the pace.
Humbert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Kid pushes Humbert off looking to stand but Humbert dives back in and keeps control.
The Kid is refusing to be controlled, as Humbert sits in half guard.
Humbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Humbert drops an elbow to the side of The Kid's head.
The Kid is looking for a sweep. Humbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humbert trying to pass the guard but The Kid defending well.
Humbert is keen to just control but The Kid is a slippery customer.
Humbert Humbert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Kid trying to control but Humbert postures up.
Humbert not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 Humbert Humbert will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Kid slips a straight right by Humbert.
Humbert jabs The Kid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Kid looks to land a left hand but Humbert moved out of range nicely.
Humbert throws a body shot but no joy.
The Kid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Kid 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.
Humbert throws an off balance right hand
and The Kid counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid throws an overhand right that lands on Humbert's shoulder, as Humbert tries to avoid the shot.
Humbert drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Kid sprawls and moves away.
The Kid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Humbert doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Humbert throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Humbert moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Humbert.
The Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Humbert.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Humbert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by Humbert.
Humbert can't find room to land a body shot as The Kid controls the action.
The Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Humbert.
Bill The Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Humbert throws a head punch that misses.
The Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Kid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Humbert.
Humbert misses with some punches.
The Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
The Kid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Kid tries to circle away but Humbert has him pinned against the cage.
The Kid working aggressively here.
The Kid misses with the head strike.
The Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Humbert.
#T3##BC2#
The Kid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Humbert Humbert is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. The Kid catches Humbert right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from The Kid misses the target.
Humbert swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Humbert thuds a left hand into The Kid's body.
The Kid moves away from the strike by Humbert.
A telegraphed right hand from The Kid misses the target.
Humbert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
Humbert misses with a shot to the body
enabling The Kid to counter with a crisp jab.
The Kid looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Kid misses with a looping left.
The Kid lands the left hand.
The Kid loads up on a big right hand but Humbert slips the punch.
It looked like Humbert wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill The Kid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Humbert 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Humbert Humbert!
Humbert Humbert 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:
HFC 114: Curran vs Tsuruta
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Northrop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Kid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Kid slips a jab from Northrop.
Northrop lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Northrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like The Kid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Northrop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Kid can pounce on him.
The Kid misses with a straight left.
Northrop throws a hook but The Kid blocks it.
The Kid moves out of range of the body kick.
Northrop misses with an uppercut.
The Kid throws a counter high kick but Northrop was just alert enough to avoid it.
Northrop staying out of range there.
Northrop misses with a body kick.
The Kid is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Kid slips a straight right by Northrop.
Northrop throws a poor cross that misses
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Northrop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Northrop.
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 Kid blocks a jab.
The Kid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Northrop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Kid's hands.
Northrop throws a poor cross that misses
and The Kid counters with a right hand to the body.
Northrop displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Kid defending well as Northrop loads up on a big left hand.
The Kid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Northrop throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Kid throws a counter high kick but Northrop was just alert enough to avoid it.
A punch combination from Northrop misses.
The Kid is looking to counter punch.
The Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Northrop. #CL2#
Northrop gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
The Kid breaks the clinch.
Northrop closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Kid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Northrop misses with a double jab.
Northrop throws a right hand that The Kid ducks under and follows up with a left that The Kid also avoids with ease.
Northrop swings widly with a right hand
and The Kid counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Northrop stuns The Kid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Northrop misses the shot to the body.
Northrop lands a slapping body shot.
Northrop lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Kid backs up against the cage.
The Kid keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and The Kid tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Northrop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Northrop falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Kid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Northrop thinking.
Northrop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Kid momentarily.
The Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Northrop.
The Kid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Kid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Northrop drives through with a takedown into guard.
Northrop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
The Kid is looking to stand up but Northrop isn't so interested in that idea.
The Kid keeping full guard, as Northrop tries to pass.
The Kid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Northrop with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
The Kid has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Northrop is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Northrop is trying to drag The Kid to the mat but The Kid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
The Kid manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Northrop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Kid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Kid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Northrop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Kid scrambles back to his feet.
The Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Northrop.
The Kid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Northrop.
Northrop shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Kid defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from The Kid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Kid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Kid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Kid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Northrop throws a leg kick
and The Kid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Kid.
The Kid throwing a counter right hand but Northrop manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Northrop.
Northrop throws a push kick but The Kid slaps the foot to one side.
The Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Northrop.
The Kid is looking to counter punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Northrop!
Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Kid ducks right into an uppercut from Northrop.
Northrop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Kid's head.
The Kid avoids the body shot from Northrop.
The Kid throwing a counter right hand but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Northrop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Northrop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Kid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Northrop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Northrop is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. The Kid looks calm but he's in trouble here. Northrop gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. The Kid is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Northrop lets go of the hold and The Kid can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Russell Northrop! Russell Northrop retains his welterweight title!
Russell Northrop gave a mention to Project Mayhem in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
HFC 113:Hopkins vs Sang Seok
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Barbosa clinches up with The Kid and pushes him back against the cage.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to The Kid's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by The Kid.
The Kid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Kid blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from The Kid.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Kid.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa is working The Kid over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Kid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Kid's elbow.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by The Kid.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by The Kid.
A short right from The Kid.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Kid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
The Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by The Kid.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
The Kid misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Kid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Kid.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from The Kid.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Kid can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
A shot in the inside from The Kid.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
The Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
The Kid lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Kid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Kid digs a right hand into Barbosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbosa's gas tank.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by The Kid.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Kid tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Kid tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Kid prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
The Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by The Kid.
The Kid pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Kid.
The Kid wants to get back to striking at distance but Barbosa won't allow it.
#T4#
The Kid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but The Kid avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
A short uppercut from The Kid.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from The Kid.
The Kid blocking some punches.
Barbosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Kid's efforts to push away.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
The Kid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Kid moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
The Kid missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Kid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbosa wants to counter the offense by The Kid and move into the clinch position.
The Kid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Barbosa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The Kid misses with a looping right.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
The Kid throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Kid gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a head kick but The Kid moves out of range.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Kid.
Bill The Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Kid blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbosa throws a head kick but The Kid moves out of range.
The Kid throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from The Kid misses.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Kid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Kid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
The Kid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Kid throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a head kick. That will keep The Kid thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The Kid walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Barbosa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! The Kid swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Barbosa's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill The Kid!
Bill The Kid thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 110: Northrop vs Kid
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Northrop lands the left hand.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Northrop misses the target.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Kid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Northrop throws a jab when The Kid was well out of range.
Northrop misses with a hook. The Kid ducked under it nicely.
Northrop connects with a single shot there.
Northrop lands an overhand right.
The Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
Northrop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Kid misses with an uppercut. Northrop saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Northrop.
Northrop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Kid as he jumps to the side.
The Kid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Northrop.
Northrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop blocks a jab.
Northrop tries to counter with a takedown but The Kid is quick to defend against it.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Northrop is defended easily by The Kid.
Northrop throws a combination that misses
and The Kid counters with a leg kick.
The Kid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Northrop scores with a punch to the head.
Northrop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Northrop misses with a looping left.
Northrop moves forwards but The Kid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Northrop misses with a straight left.
Northrop works over The Kid's head and body with a nice combination.
Northrop scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Northrop decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Kid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Northrop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Northrop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Northrop is looking to take a break and control but The Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Northrop stops The Kid from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Northrop stalling.
Northrop missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Kid avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Northrop.
Northrop trying to control the action but The Kid is working from the bottom.
Northrop is really struggling to control The Kid but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Northrop is pressing down on The Kid's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Kid is holding on for now.
The Kid looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Northrop seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. The Kid is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop retains his welterweight title!
Russell Northrop really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Project Mayhem logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
HFC 108:Jackson vs Kid
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by The Kid. Beautiful body shot.
The Kid scoring well with a low kick there.
The Kid misses the jab.
The Kid darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Kid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Some bone on bone action there as The Kid checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Kid with a jab.
Jackson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The Kid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but The Kid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by The Kid.#CL#
Jackson instigates a clinch.
The Kid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson trying to stall but The Kid improves his position.
The Kid prevents a body shot from Jackson. #T1#
The Kid misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, The Kid has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
The Kid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson working aggressively here.
The Kid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Kid.
The Kid blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
The Kid is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
The Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Kid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jackson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Kid can turn it around.
Jackson gets through The Kid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Kid misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
The Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson. #T3#
Good body shot from The Kid.
The Kid tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing The Kid back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but The Kid avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Kid blocking some punches.
The Kid blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from The Kid fails to land.
The Kid misses with the head strike.
The Kid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for The Kid.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Kid as Jackson tries to tie him up. #T4#
Jackson blocks a body shot from The Kid.
A right hook to the body lands for The Kid.
Jackson lands a body shot.
The Kid blocks an uppercut.
The Kid blocks an uppercut.
The Kid throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson tries to work over The Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Kid backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Kid lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath The Kid's ribcage. The Kid let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
The Kid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Kid.
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 Michael Jackson 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#
The Kid misses with a right hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
The Kid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
The Kid punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and The Kid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Kid lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Jackson.
The Kid cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Kid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
The Kid lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. The Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and The Kid counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Kid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Kid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Kid scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Kid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson tries to clinch up but The Kid circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Kid missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Kid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
The Kid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Kid.
The Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Kid.
Michael Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
The Kid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
The Kid breaks the clinch.
Jackson thuds his right hand into The Kid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid body kick from The Kid.
The Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson tries to clinch there but The Kid circles away.
The Kid misses with a hook.
The Kid 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.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson tries a low kick but The Kid avoids it.
The Kid scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Kid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Kid sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Kid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but The Kid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab by The Kid.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
The Kid scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Kid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but The Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
letting The Kid counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Kid blocks a low kick nicely.
The Kid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Kid! But no joy.
The Kid throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
The Kid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Kid throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
The Kid lands a nice looking body shot.
The Kid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Kid can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill The Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Kid works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Kid.
Jackson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and The Kid counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Kid misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Kid cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
The Kid with a hook.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but The Kid pushes him off.
The Kid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Kid lands a body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
The Kid throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
The Kid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Kid lands with a right hand. #T1#
Jackson slips a jab from The Kid.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Kid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Kid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. The Kid saw that one coming.
The Kid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries to clinch but The Kid is having none of it.
The Kid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Kid misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely. #T2##KD2#
The Kid lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. The Kid thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Jackson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Kid feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
The Kid feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas! Jackson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can The Kid finish him?!
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by The Kid! Jackson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill The Kid!
Bill The Kid thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Michael Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'Well... He got me... In the misty morning...'.
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Event:
RFL 30: Pete vs Altare
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Kriel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Kid counters with a three punch combo that has Kriel backing up. Kriel nods at The Kid to acknowledge the strikes.
Kriel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kriel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kriel throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Kriel misses the target.
Kriel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kriel takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kriel. The Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
The Kid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Kid slips a jab and a cross from Kriel.
The Kid now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from The Kid.#T1#
The Kid scoring well with a low kick there.
Kriel misses with an uppercut. The Kid saw that one coming.
The Kid slips a jab from Kriel.
The Kid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Kid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Kid throws a leg kick but Kriel moved away.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses.
The Kid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Kid misses with a body kick.
Kriel misses with a lunging right hand
letting The Kid counter with a right hand.
The Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
The Kid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kriel momentarily.
#T2#
Kriel defending well as The Kid loads up on a big left hand.
Kriel throws a big counter combination but The Kid scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kriel moves out of range of the leg kick from The Kid.
The Kid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kriel.
The Kid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Kid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bill The Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kriel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kriel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Kid misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kriel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Kriel counters with a straight right hand.
The Kid lands a glancing blow to the side of Kriel's head.
Kriel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Kriel is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Kid. That's going to slow Kriel down.
Oh Kriel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Kid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kriel seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
The Kid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A combination from The Kid does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for The Kid. That snapped Kriel's head back.
The Kid lands a jab.
The Kid throws an off balance right hand
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Kid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Kid is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kriel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kriel throws a hook but The Kid blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Kid.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel swings for the body but The Kid moves out of range.
The Kid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Kriel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from The Kid.
The Kid throws a lazy right hand but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Kid throws out a leg kick but Kriel moves out of range and The Kid only half commits.
The Kid loads up on a big right hand but Kriel slips the punch.
The Kid throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Kid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kriel is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Kriel finds it's way through The Kid's defenses.
The Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill The Kid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Kriel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The Kid misses with a double jab
and Kriel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Kid throws a hook to the side of Kriel's head but Kriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Kid throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kriel looks to land a right hand but The Kid moved out of range.
The Kid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kriel dodges the punch combination from The Kid.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
The Kid looks to throw the jab but Kriel is out of range.
Kriel is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid punishes Kriel's body with a nice straight punch.
The Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from The Kid.
Kriel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from The Kid.
The Kid scores with a punch to the head.
Kriel fails to land with a series of punches.
The Kid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Kid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Kid manages to avoid it.
The Kid throws a big shot that misses.
Kriel misses with a looping left.
The Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
The Kid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Kid just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKriel.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kriel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kriel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kriel there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Kid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kriel. That did some damage!#T2#
Kriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Kid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Kid throws a lazy uppercut
and Kriel counters with a left to the body.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Kid throws a hook but Kriel blocks it.
The Kid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kriel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from The Kid.
The Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bill The Kid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kriel scores with a jab. The Kid acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kriel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Kid finds it's way round the side to connect with Kriel's head.
Kriel misses with a straight left. #T3#
The Kid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Kid throws an overhand right that lands on Kriel's shoulder, as Kriel tries to avoid the shot.
Kriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Kid.
The Kid throws a leg kick but Kriel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from The Kid does it's job there.
Kriel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Kid throws a leg kick but Kriel moved away.
Kriel throwing a counter right hand but The Kid manages to avoid it.
The Kid lands with an uppercut that bounces Kriel off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Kriel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Kid throws a chopping leg kick but Kriel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
The Kid takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
The Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Kriel looks to land a left hand but The Kid moved out of range nicely.
The Kid swings widly with a right hand
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kriel checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kriel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kriel works the jab nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kriel throws out a loose jab but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel lands a right hook to the body.
Kriel slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill The Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Kriel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
The Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriel.
The Kid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kriel with a body shot.
Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Kid.
Kriel defending well as The Kid loads up on a big left hand.
Kriel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
It looked like Kriel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kriel misses with a head kick.
The Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Kid blocks a jab.
The Kid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Kid.
The Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kriel is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid jabs Kriel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Kid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kriel looks to throw the jab but The Kid is out of range. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by The Kid as he connects with a hook.
The Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kriel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Kid misses with a body punch
and Kriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kriel throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Kid fails to land with a series of punches.
Kriel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Kid looks to throw the jab but Kriel is out of range.
The Kid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Kid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kriel is looking to counter punch.
The Kid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kriel.
Jan Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill The Kid is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kriel throws a head kick that misses
enabling The Kid to counter with a crisp jab.
The Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Kid slips under a jab.
The Kid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Kid throws a jab when Kriel was well out of range.
Kriel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Kid throws a poor cross that misses
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Kriel lands a left and a right that send The Kid crashing to the mat, dazed. Kriel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
The Kid is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bill The Kid has been cut.
Kriel lands a slapping body shot.
The Kid is still on wobbly legs! Can Kriel finish him?
Kriel pounces like a tiger and cracks The Kid with a vicious hook! The Kid is down but not out! Kriel follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel 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:
RFL 24: Kriel vs Murhaa
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
The Kid lands a big right hand that sends White crashing to the mat! The Kid stays standing though and waves White back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Chris White has been cut.#KD#
The Kid cracks White with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! White looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can The Kid finish him?
#ROC#
White is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Kid throws a nice inside leg kick.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can The Kid finish him?
The Kid misses with a left hand #TD2#
and White decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Kid's guard.#ES#
The Kid has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes White off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD#
The Kid feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends White sprawling to the canvas! White rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can The Kid finish him?!
The Kid misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White throws a combination that misses
and The Kid counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
The Kid cracks White with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! White looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can The Kid finish him?
The Kid misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and White decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Kid's guard.#T1#
The Kid keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Kid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White trying to control but The Kid is working from the bottom.
White throwing strikes from guard but The Kid blocks nicely.
White stops The Kid from standing up.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
White throws an elbow that misses. The Kid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in White's guard. Nice move by The Kid!#REVR##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
White is working an open guard so The Kid takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The Kid has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rusterman's in the buildup to the fight.
Bill The Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Kid misses with a leg kick
and White counters with a two punch combo.
White throws a right hand that The Kid ducks under and follows up with a left that The Kid also avoids with ease.
The Kid misses with a leg kick
and White counters with a three punch combo that has The Kid backing up. The Kid nods at White to acknowledge the strikes.
The Kid motions for White to come forward. The Kid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Kid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Kid takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
As The Kid backs off White throws a huge counter combo but The Kid manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
The Kid gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch. #T3##BC#
The Kid breaks the clinch.
White with a lazy takedown attempt
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Chris White's cut even more.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White slips a straight right by The Kid.
White tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from The Kid.
A combination from White does no damage.
The Kid scores with a nice right hand.
The Kid tries to work over White's front leg with a kick but White checks it.
The Kid throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
The Kid catches White with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and White forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bill The Kid!
A victorious Bill The Kid 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:
RFL 020 Business vs Kuklinsky
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Askren swinging wildly here.
The Kid tries a quick counter leg kick but Askren is wise to it.
Askren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Askren lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Kid backs up against the cage.
Askren connects with a looping right hand.
The Kid scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren lands a jab to The Kid's midsection.
Askren clobbers The Kid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Kid avoids the body shot from Askren.
The Kid throws out a counter right but Askren avoids it with no problem.
The Kid 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.
Askren misses the shot to the body. #T1##TD#
Askren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Kid tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Askren is in The Kid's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Kid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
The Kid manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Askren digs a right hand underneath The Kid's ribcage. The Kid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Kid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
The Kid is pressed up against the cage. Askren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Kid down to the mat. The Kid avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Askren scores with a jab to the body.
The Kid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Kid looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.
Askren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Askren staying out of range there.
Askren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Askren scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Askren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Kid is not content to let Askren control the position.
Askren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
The Kid is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard.
Askren controlling the pace.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Kid defending well though.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Kid keeps working.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Kid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Kid wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Askren slips a jab from The Kid.
A looping hook to the body misses from Askren. The Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Kid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Kid.
The Kid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Kid moves away from the strike by Askren.
The Kid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Askren closes the distance and pushes The Kid back into the cage.
The Kid lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
The Kid breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The Kid misses with a straight left.
The Kid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Askren with a jab.
Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.
The Kid throws a counter combo.
The Kid throws out a loose jab but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Askren.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from The Kid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
The Kid gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Askren to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Askren wants to control from the top but The Kid keeps moving. #T1#
Askren throwing strikes but missing.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The Kid wants to stand up but Askren is controlling him.
Askren wants to control from the top but The Kid keeps moving.
Askren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Kid is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Askren works over The Kid with some ground and pound from guard.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Askren trying to control but The Kid is working from the bottom.
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
The Kid is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The Kid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Askren or not. #T3#
The Kid tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by The Kid.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
A short right from The Kid.
The Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
The Kid is trying to break free.
Askren is trying to drag The Kid to the mat but The Kid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Askren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Kid lands an uppercut.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Kid throws a head punch that misses.
Askren has The Kid pressed against the cage, preventing The Kid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Kid.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Askren is trying to maintain a safe position but The Kid gets an underhook and turns Askren into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Kid backwards.
Come on Askren - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bill The Kid 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#
The Kid misses the jab.
The Kid avoids the body shot from Askren.
The Kid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Kid tries to land a front kick but Askren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Askren lands a slapping body shot.
Askren is looking to wear down The Kid with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Kid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Askren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Askren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
The Kid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Askren throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Kid! But no joy.#T1#
The Kid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Askren lands a nice shot to the body.
The Kid avoids the body shot from Askren.
The Kid feints a counter leg kick.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Kid can do to turn this around?
The Kid loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Askren looks to land a right hand but The Kid moved out of range.
The Kid ducks right into an uppercut from Askren.
Askren lands with a good body shot.
The Kid cracks Askren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Askren shoots in for a double leg but The Kid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jon Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Askren misses with a hook to the body
and The Kid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Askren.
The Kid ducks under a wild hook from Askren.#CL#
Askren clinches with his opponent.
Askren lands with a short head shot 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!
Askren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Kid gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
The Kid misses with some punches.
Askren is stalling here.
The Kid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Askren tries for a takedown but The Kid manages to get underhooks.
The Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Askren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askren misses with some punches.
Askren avoiding damage.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as The Kid controls his hands.
The Kid gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bill The Kid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Kid has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
The Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
The Kid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Kid has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Askren lands a right hand.
The Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Kid backwards.
A short uppercut from Askren. #TD#
Askren successfully pulls guard.
Askren is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Kid manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Askren trying to control but The Kid is working from the bottom.
The Kid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Askren 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Askren!
Jon Askren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
CFC 419
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
The Kid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotto.
The Kid misses with a body shot.
The Kid ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Cotto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Kid follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The Kid 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cotto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.
Cotto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Kid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Cotto misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cotto lands a nice shot that snaps The Kid's head back.
Cotto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Kid throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto throwing a counter right hand but The Kid manages to avoid it.#T1#
Cotto scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
The Kid is rocked!
Cotto throws a monster overhand right that drops The Kid! Cotto follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto 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:
Highland Games 220
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Hurmaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hurmaaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Massa Hurmaaja has been cut.
The Kid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Kid napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The Kid is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The Kid is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hurmaaja is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid dodges the ground and pound from Hurmaaja.
The Kid is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hurmaaja has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hurmaaja is looking to take a break and control but The Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hurmaaja throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The Kid is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rusterman's, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Hurmaaja creates some space and throws a big elbow, but The Kid sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hurmaaja trying to control the action but The Kid is working from the bottom.
The Kid is trying to buck Hurmaaja off.
Hurmaaja trying to control the position but The Kid is working away.
The Kid managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurmaaja fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hurmaaja swings around for an armbar but The Kid sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hurmaaja's guard.
Hurmaaja seems keen to control The Kid's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hurmaaja is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The Kid wants to get back to his feet but Hurmaaja is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hurmaaja postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hurmaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but The Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Kid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hurmaaja on the ground.
Hurmaaja postures up.
#T3#
Hurmaaja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hurmaaja with a nice head shot there.
Hurmaaja stops The Kid from standing up.
Hurmaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but The Kid has wrist control.
The Kid keeping moving, preventing Hurmaaja from controlling successfully.
Hurmaaja showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hurmaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but The Kid is retaining full guard.
The Kid is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hurmaaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Kid on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Kid tries to get out of the position.
Hurmaaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hurmaaja stands up over The Kid, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hurmaaja throwing strikes but missing.
Hurmaaja scoring with some ground and pound.
Hurmaaja is looking to pass into half guard but The Kid pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now The Kid is in guard.#REVR#
Hurmaaja wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
The Kid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmaaja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Kid manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massa Hurmaaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Massa Hurmaaja's cut.
That's time! The Kid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown
and The Kid counters with a straight right hand.
Hurmaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Kid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hurmaaja shoots in but The Kid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like The Kid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bill The Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massa Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Kid as he jumps to the side.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Kid throwing a counter right hand but Hurmaaja manages to avoid it.
Hurmaaja has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja swings widly with a right hand
and The Kid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hurmaaja tries for a takedown but The Kid circles away easily
and The Kid counters with a left to the body.
The Kid stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurmaaja. Hurmaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from The Kid misses its target.#T1#
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Kid as he avoids it easily.
It looked like The Kid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hurmaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Kid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown attempt
and The Kid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hurmaaja dives in and grabs The Kid's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Kid pushes down on Hurmaaja's head and hops out.
The Kid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Kid as he jumps to the side.
The Kid appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hurmaaja is breathing heavily.
The Kid stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurmaaja. Hurmaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
The Kid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hurmaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. The Kid tries to sprawl out of it but Hurmaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Kid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Kid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown
and The Kid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bill The Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown
and The Kid counters with a right hand to the body.
Hurmaaja has his takedown stuffed
and The Kid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Massa Hurmaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Kid ducks under a wild hook from Hurmaaja.
Bill The Kid is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown
enabling The Kid to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Massa Hurmaaja's cut even more.
Hurmaaja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Kid defends well and Hurmaaja ends up having to push The Kid into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Hurmaaja looks to move away, The Kid throws a big counter combo but Hurmaaja just gets out of the way.
Hurmaaja fails with the takedown
and The Kid counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Hurmaaja dives in and grabs The Kid's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Kid pushes down on Hurmaaja's head and hops out.
It looked like The Kid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown attempt
and The Kid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hurmaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Kid counters with a big right hand! Oh Hurmaaja is in trouble here! The Kid follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill The Kid!
Bill The Kid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Games 213
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Thorvaldson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Kid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Thorvaldson - just one landing.
Thorvaldson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Kid manages to avoid it.
Thorvaldson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorvaldson tries to clinch but The Kid is having none of it.
The Kid misses the shot to the body.
Thorvaldson throws a right hand that The Kid ducks under and follows up with a left that The Kid also avoids with ease.
Thorvaldson throws an overhand right that lands on The Kid's shoulder, as The Kid tries to avoid the shot.
The Kid looks to land a left hand but Thorvaldson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorvaldson tries to clinch there but The Kid circles away.
The Kid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thorvaldson doesn't manage to clinch there - The Kid circles away.
Thorvaldson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bruize Brothaz in the buildup to the fight.
Thorvaldson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorvaldson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bill The Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
The Kid misses with a straight right.
The Kid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorvaldson.
The Kid digs a good body shot into Thorvaldson's ribs.
The Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson misses with a right hand
and The Kid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Erik Thorvaldson has been cut.
Thorvaldson misses with a looping right.
Erik Thorvaldson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Thorvaldson there.
Thorvaldson swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Kid counters with a straight right hand.
The Kid slips under a jab.
Thorvaldson looks to land a combination but The Kid avoids it well.
Thorvaldson misses with a left hand
and The Kid counters with a nice body shot.
Thorvaldson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorvaldson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorvaldson misses with a wild body shot.
The Kid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Kid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorvaldson misses with a looping left.
The Kid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thorvaldson misses with a shot to the body
and The Kid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorvaldson misses with a lunging right hand
and The Kid counters with a straight right hand.
Thorvaldson lands a really nice looking cross but The Kid seems unphased.
The Kid takes one on the button.
The Kid lands with a straight right. Thorvaldson didn't see that one coming.
The Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorvaldson.
The Kid throws a jab when Thorvaldson was well out of range.#T3#
Thorvaldson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Kid connects with a single shot there.
Thorvaldson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thorvaldson throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Kid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Thorvaldson is rocked!
The Kid tries to move into range but Thorvaldson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thorvaldson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorvaldson throws a jab but it's blocked by The Kid.
Nice defenses there by The Kid.
Thorvaldson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thorvaldson throws a hook to the side of The Kid's head but The Kid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Kid appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Thorvaldson misses. #T4#
Thorvaldson loads up on a big right hand but The Kid slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Kid! But no joy.
The Kid misses with a wild body shot.
Thorvaldson scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from The Kid.
The Kid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thorvaldson throws out a loose jab but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Kid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thorvaldson with a body shot.
Thorvaldson swings widly with a right hand
and The Kid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorvaldson misses with a right hand
and The Kid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Kid misses with an uppercut.
Thorvaldson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Kid moves away from the strike by Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill The Kid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erik Thorvaldson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorvaldson.
The Kid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Kid misses with a straight left.
The Kid scores with the left hand. Thorvaldson knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from The Kid misses its intended target.
Thorvaldson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bill The Kid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorvaldson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Kid's head backwards.
Thorvaldson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Kid with a jab.
Thorvaldson scores with a one two! The Kid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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 Kid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thorvaldson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Kid has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The Kid tests Thorvaldson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1##CL#
Thorvaldson has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Thorvaldson - that landed with a thud.
Thorvaldson lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Kid backwards.
Thorvaldson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorvaldson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Kid blocks an uppercut.
The Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Kid lands with a left to the head.
Thorvaldson throws a head punch that misses.
Thorvaldson struggles to land a body shot inside as The Kid controls his hands.
Thorvaldson misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Thorvaldson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thorvaldson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Kid controlling from the top position.
The Kid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thorvaldson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thorvaldson controlling the position.#T2##SU2#
The Kid decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thorvaldson connects with a single shot there.
The Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from The Kid. Those never looked like landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Kid.#T3#
Thorvaldson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Kid! But no joy.
Thorvaldson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thorvaldson jabs The Kid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thorvaldson thuds his right hand into The Kid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thorvaldson throws the left hand but The Kid avoids the punch easily.
The Kid throws out a counter right but Thorvaldson avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for The Kid.
Thorvaldson works the jab nicely.
Thorvaldson throws a right hand that misses
and The Kid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorvaldson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Kid counters with a nice body shot.
Thorvaldson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorvaldson.
#T4#
The Kid stuns Thorvaldson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorvaldson 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.
Thorvaldson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thorvaldson moves away from the strike by The Kid.
Thorvaldson misses with a body shot.
Thorvaldson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thorvaldson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorvaldson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorvaldson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Kid.
Thorvaldson with a poor takedown
and The Kid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Kid slips under a jab from Thorvaldson.
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 Erik Thorvaldson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erik Thorvaldson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thorvaldson misses with a hook. The Kid ducked under it nicely.
Thorvaldson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorvaldson was well out of range. Poor timing from The Kid.
A quick step to the side and Thorvaldson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Thorvaldson rushes The Kid and presses him up against the cage.
Thorvaldson gets through The Kid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Kid can't find room to land a body shot as Thorvaldson controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thorvaldson.
The Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
The Kid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorvaldson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Kid at a distance.
The Kid misses with a straight left.
The Kid jabs at Thorvaldson's body.#T1#
Thorvaldson cracks The Kid with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thorvaldson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorvaldson throws out a loose jab but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorvaldson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Kid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Thorvaldson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorvaldson is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Kid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Kid slips under a jab from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson misses with a straight left.
The Kid works the jab nicely.
The Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorvaldson misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Thorvaldson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Thorvaldson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
Thorvaldson throws a hook but The Kid blocks it.
The Kid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thorvaldson with a body shot.
The Kid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Kid lands a slapping body shot.
Thorvaldson scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorvaldson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Kid.
Thorvaldson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorvaldson lands a lovely overhand right.
Thorvaldson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
The Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorvaldson scores with a jab.#T3#
The Kid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thorvaldson misses the jab.
It seemed like The Kid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Kid stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Kid! But no joy.
Thorvaldson throws a right hand that misses
and The Kid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - The Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorvaldson takes a swing at The Kid's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorvaldson. The Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Kid misses with a looping right.
The Kid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorvaldson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorvaldson throws a hook but The Kid blocks it.
The Kid lands a jab to Thorvaldson's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Thorvaldson looks to throw the jab but The Kid is out of range.
The Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorvaldson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorvaldson moves in looking to clinch but The Kid pushes him off.
The Kid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorvaldson is just out of range.
Thorvaldson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Kid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thorvaldson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thorvaldson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorvaldson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Kid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorvaldson.
The Kid throws a shot from downtown. Thorvaldson moves away and avoids it.
The Kid staying out of range there.
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 Erik Thorvaldson.
I think Thorvaldson 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Erik Thorvaldson!
Erik Thorvaldson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Highland Games 209
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends The Kid's belly button to the back.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE in the buildup to the fight.
The Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The Kid throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and The Kid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson slips a jab from The Kid.
The Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
The Kid throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Jackson clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Kid tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing The Kid back against the cage.
The Kid working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Kid working aggressively here.
Jackson prevents a body shot from The Kid. #T1#
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
The Kid breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by The Kid.
The Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
The Kid connects with a jab.
The Kid takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
The Kid misses with a body shot.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but The Kid breaks away and moves out of range.
The Kid misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Kid. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bill The Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Kid misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but The Kid manages to avoid it.#T2#
The Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Kid missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson closes the distance but The Kid moves to the side
and The Kid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Kid circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
The Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Kid.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
The Kid cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill The Kid dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but The Kid pushes him off.
Jackson slips a straight right by The Kid.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but The Kid pushes him off.
A nice side step and The Kid releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A cross from Jackson lands.
The Kid misses with a straight right.
Jackson slips a jab from The Kid.
The Kid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Kid punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by The Kid as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid slips a straight right by Jackson.
The Kid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
The Kid throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
The Kid slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
#T1#
A jab from The Kid misses.
The Kid lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Bill The Kid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Kid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson wants to clinch up but The Kid keeps it at a distance.
The Kid misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tries to move into range but The Kid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson misses with a hook.
The Kid throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson lands with a cross.
The Kid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Kid misses with a looping right.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from The Kid. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
The Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Kid.
The Kid takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson defending well as The Kid loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Kid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson 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.
Bill The Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
The Kid throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
The Kid misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from The Kid.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by The Kid and move into the clinch.
The Kid cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
The Kid throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson slips a jab from The Kid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Kid throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up but The Kid circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like The Kid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
The Kid digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Kid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Kid cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Kid.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Kid.
The Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
A big right from The Kid misses.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Kid throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Kid manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson 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.
Jackson moves away from the strike by The Kid.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but The Kid breaks away and moves 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!
Jackson slips a straight right by The Kid.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Kid manages to circle out of the way.
The Kid misses with an uppercut.
As The Kid tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but The Kid manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Kid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Kid.
Jackson swings for the body but The Kid moves out of range.
The Kid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Kid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill The Kid really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
The Kid throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
The Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
The Kid swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
The Kid slips under a jab.
The Kid lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
The Kid tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid staying out of range there.
The Kid misses with a straight left.
The Kid misses with a straight left.
The Kid tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
The Kid misses with a hook.
The Kid swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
The Kid scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Jackson.
The Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Kid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson tries to clinch but The Kid is having none of it.
The Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson works The Kid's body with a nice hook.
The Kid lands a head shot.
The Kid moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Kid lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Kid. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but The Kid breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice body punch from The Kid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bill The Kid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A big left from The Kid misses.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bill The Kid is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from The Kid misses its intended target.
The Kid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Kid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Jackson rushes The Kid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by The Kid.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Kid blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Rodney Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but The Kid avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Kid prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries a body shot but The Kid blocks it.
The Kid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Kid blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Kid prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as The Kid controls the action.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
The Kid managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as The Kid controls the action.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as The Kid controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by The Kid.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Kid has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill The Kid!
A relieved looking Bill The Kid 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:
Highland Games 205
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#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.
Schopenhauer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Kid throws out a loose jab but Schopenhauer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schopenhauer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Kid throws out the jab.
Schopenhauer moves out of range as The Kid strikes.
The Kid takes a swing at Schopenhauer's ribcage but misses.
Schopenhauer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schopenhauer attempts a counter takedown but The Kid avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schopenhauer manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Kid. Schopenhauer does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
The Kid 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.
The Kid swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Schopenhauer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schopenhauer.
The Kid keeping moving, preventing Schopenhauer from controlling successfully.
Schopenhauer stops The Kid from standing up.
The Kid keeping full guard, as Schopenhauer tries to pass.
Schopenhauer throws a big right hand that misses.
Schopenhauer cracks The Kid with a solid left hand.#T2#
Schopenhauer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schopenhauer slips nicely into half guard.
Schopenhauer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Schopenhauer is looking for a kimura but The Kid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schopenhauer to get the leverage.
Schopenhauer trying to mount his opponent but The Kid defends it.
Schopenhauer is working hard here to advance position.
Schopenhauer throwing shots but The Kid is blocking nicely.
The Kid has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rusterman's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Schopenhauer is looking to stall here but The Kid recovers full guard.
Schopenhauer trying to control but The Kid is working from the bottom. #T3#
Schopenhauer passes into half guard.
The Kid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer throwing shots but The Kid is blocking nicely.
Schopenhauer trying to pass the guard but The Kid defending well.
Schopenhauer wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Kid keeps working.
Schopenhauer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schopenhauer thows a huge punch but The Kid dodges it nicely.
Schopenhauer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Kid's head. #T4#
Schopenhauer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schopenhauer throwing shots but The Kid is blocking nicely.
Schopenhauer wants to pass the guard but The Kid is defending well.
Schopenhauer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schopenhauer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Kid's head.
Schopenhauer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Kid's head.
The Kid is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schopenhauer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schopenhauer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schopenhauer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Kid defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Schopenhauer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The Kid with a hook.
The Kid throws a jab when Schopenhauer was well out of range.
Schopenhauer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Kid clobbers Schopenhauer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Kid connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from The Kid finds it's way through Schopenhauer's defenses.
The Kid misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Schopenhauer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Kid! #T1#
The Kid wants to get back to his feet but Schopenhauer drags him back down.
The Kid is looking to regain half guard here but Schopenhauer keeps moving and retains side control.
Arthur Schopenhauer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schopenhauer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Schopenhauer crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schopenhauer tries for a kimura but The Kid is defending well. #SUB#
Schopenhauer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Kid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schopenhauer tries to advance to mount but The Kid denies him. #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.
Sloppy strikes there by Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer advances to full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Schopenhauer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Kid avoids a series of strikes thrown by Schopenhauer.
The Kid wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Schopenhauer.
The Kid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schopenhauer punching from mount but The Kid doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
The Kid trying desperately to get to his feet.
The Kid blocking the ground and pound.
Schopenhauer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Schopenhauer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Schopenhauer breaks from The Kid's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Schopenhauer looking to finish The Kid with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Kid!
The Kid is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Schopenhauer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC#
The Kid is rocked!
Schopenhauer lands a big elbow - The Kid is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and The Kid is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Arthur Schopenhauer!
Our winner, Arthur Schopenhauer, 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:
Highland Games 202
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
The Kid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korobeikin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Korobeikin.
Korobeikin shoots for a takedown but The Kid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Korobeikin finds it's way through The Kid's defenses.
Korobeikin misses with a takedown attempt - The Kid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korobeikin. The Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korobeikin throws a lazy right hand but The Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Kid lands a body shot.
The Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Kid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by The Kid's head coaches at Rusterman's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
Korobeikin staying out of range there.
Korobeikin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Korobeikin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Kid misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Korobeikin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korobeikin content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Korobeikin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Kid is keeping the position for now.
The Kid wants to get back to his feet but Korobeikin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Korobeikin looking to pass the guard.
Korobeikin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Korobeikin trying to control but The Kid is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korobeikin.
Korobeikin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Kid slips a jab from Korobeikin.
It looked like The Kid was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korobeikin was well out of range. Poor timing from The Kid.
Bill The Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korobeikin shoots and misses
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bill The Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Korobeikin.
Korobeikin misses with a hook to the body
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korobeikin swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting The Kid counter with a right hand.
Korobeikin missing with a left hand there. The Kid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korobeikin throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Korobeikin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
The Kid throws Korobeikin to one side and escapes!#T3#
Korobeikin throws a hook to the side of The Kid's head but The Kid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Korobeikin.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Kid.
Pyotr Korobeikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korobeikin loads up on a big right hand but The Kid slips the punch.
The Kid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Korobeikin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Kid throws out the jab.
Korobeikin scores with a punch to the head.
Korobeikin works The Kid's body with a nice hook.
The Kid is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Kid misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Korobeikin counters with a shoot takedown. The Kid fights it but they end up in guard.
The Kid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Korobeikin on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korobeikin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The Kid keeping moving, preventing Korobeikin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Korobeikin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Korobeikin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Kid's guard.
Korobeikin trying to control from half guard but The Kid is working away. #SUB2#
Korobeikin seems to be working for a kimura but The Kid defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Korobeikin in particular looking to stall.
Korobeikin wants to control but The Kid is keeping him busy.
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 Bill The Kid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The Kid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Korobeikin jabs The Kid right on the nose. The Kid blinks but takes it well.
Korobeikin moves away from the strike by The Kid.
The Kid lands a head shot.
Korobeikin throws a sloppy body shot
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korobeikin lands a really nice looking cross but The Kid seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Korobeikin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Korobeikin.
Korobeikin slips under a jab from The Kid.
The Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korobeikin moves away.
The Kid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Kid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head 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!
The Kid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Kid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korobeikins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Korobeikin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Kid misses with a hook.#T1#
Korobeikin lands with a nice body punch.
Korobeikin missing with a left hand there. The Kid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korobeikin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Korobeikin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Kid but The Kid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A counter left hand to the body from The Kid misses its target.
The Kid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Korobeikin just misses with a punch to the body.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Korobeikin throws a hook but The Kid avoids it easily.
Korobeikin misses with a body shot
enabling The Kid to counter with a crisp jab.
Korobeikin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Kid throws a nice looking combination but Korobeikin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2##TD2#
Korobeikin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Kid did well to prevent Korobeikin getting side control.#ES#
The Kid manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bill The Kid is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korobeikin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Kid on the side of the head.
The Kid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Korobeikin misses.
The Kid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Kid looks to land a right hand but Korobeikin moved out of range.
The Kid scores with a sloppy right hand. Korobeikin should have avoided that one.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Korobeikin misses the body punch
and The Kid counters with a nice uppercut.
The Kid cracks Korobeikin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Korobeikin is rocked!
The Kid drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Korobeikin's head, knocking him out cold! The Kid is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill The Kid!
Our winner, Bill The Kid, 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:
Highland Games 198
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Dum lands a jab to The Kid's midsection.
Dum throws a jab but it's blocked by The Kid.
The Kid is looking to counter punch.
The Kid blocks a jab.
Dum cracks The Kid with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dum slips under a jab.
Dum has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as The Kid is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Dum closes the distance and clinches.
The Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Kid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dum's elbow. #BC#
The Kid manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Dum misses.
The Kid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Kid throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Kid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dum throws out a loose jab but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Kid throwing a counter right hand but Dum manages to avoid it.
Dum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Kid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Kid slips a straight right by Dum.
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!
Dum swings for the body but The Kid moves out of range.
#T1#
The Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Kid. Dum does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Kid ducks under a wild hook from Dum.
Dum misses with a body punch
and The Kid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dum thinking.
Dum lands a head shot.
The Kid lands with a nice body punch.
The Kid punishes Dum's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by The Kid.#CUT#
It looks like Tweedle Dum has been cut.
The Kid ducks under a wild hook from Dum.
It looked like The Kid was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dum.
Dum is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dum slips a jab from The Kid.
The Kid misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from The Kid misses #CL2#
and Dum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Kid lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Dum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dum throws a punch but it's blocked by The Kid.
The Kid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Kid.
The Kid blocking some punches.
Dum struggles to land a body shot inside as The Kid controls his hands.
Dum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Kid prevents a body shot from Dum.
The Kid misses with some punches.
Dum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Kid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dum swings wildly with an uppercut but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dum tries to throw a body punch but The Kid avoids it by throwing Dum back against the cage. #BC#
The Kid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tweedle Dum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dum misses with a hook to the body
and The Kid counters with a stiff right hand.
Dum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Kid paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
The Kid lands with an uppercut that bounces Dum off the cage and back into range.
Dum connects with the punch.
The Kid ducks right into an uppercut from Dum.
The Kid lands a lovely overhand right.
Dum misses with a straight left.
It looked like The Kid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Kid takes a swing at Dum's ribcage but misses.
The Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dum was well out of range. Poor timing from The Kid.
Dum misses with a hook
and The Kid counters with a straight right hand.
Dum lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from The Kid.
Dum misses with a left hand
and The Kid counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Kid moves out of range as Dum strikes.
The Kid swings for the body but Dum moves out of range.
#T4#
The Kid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dum tries to counter by closing the distance.
The Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Dum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Kid momentarily.
Dum misses with a looping right.
The Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Dum. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Kid. Dum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dum tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dum misses with a left hand
enabling The Kid to counter with a crisp jab.
The Kid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dum.
Dum avoids the body shot from The Kid.
The Kid sets himself, and Dum steps forward looking for the clinch! The Kid avoids it this time.
The Kid throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dum to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from The Kid.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dum was well out of range. Poor timing from The Kid.
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 Bill The Kid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tweedle Dum'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#
A looping hook to the body misses from The Kid. Dum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bill The Kid is winning the standup battle so far.
Dum ducks under a wild hook from The Kid.
The Kid misses with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dum 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.
Dum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
Dum swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Kid counters with a crisp right that sends Dum to the canvas! The Kid follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill The Kid!
A very excited looking Bill The Kid rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Highland Games 194
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Rabinovitch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Kid throws a sloppy body shot
and Rabinovitch counters with a big head kick but The Kid shrugs it off.
Rabinovitch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rabinovitch throws a head kick that half lands.
Rabinovitch with a jab.
Rabinovitch lands with a cross.
The Kid connects with a nice looking jab.
The Kid missing with a left hand there. Rabinovitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Kid blocks a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rabinovitch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Kid misses with a straight left.
Itshak Rabinovitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Kid moves away from the strike by Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch tests The Kid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Rabinovitch.
The Kid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rabinovitch.#T1#
Rabinovitch connects with a high kick.
Rabinovitch throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Kid jabs at Rabinovitch's body.
Rabinovitch throws a hook but The Kid avoids it easily.
The Kid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Kid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rabinovitch at a distance.
The Kid takes a swing at Rabinovitch's ribcage but misses.
The Kid defending well as Rabinovitch loads up on a big left hand.
Rabinovitch throws a right hand that misses
and The Kid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rabinovitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting The Kid counter with a right hand.
Rabinovitch throws a lazy uppercut
and Rabinovitch 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!
Rabinovitch staying out of range there.
The Kid throws a jab when Rabinovitch was well out of range.
Rabinovitch misses with a hook
enabling The Kid to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The Kid throws a jab when Rabinovitch was well out of range.
The Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rabinovitch.
The Kid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rabinovitch at a distance.
Rabinovitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabinovitch misses with a head kick.
The Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabinovitch is just out of range.
The Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
The Kid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rabinovitch on the side of the head.
The Kid blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from The Kid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rabinovitch misses with a looping left.
Rabinovitch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rabinovitch is looking to slow The Kid down with leg kicks.
The Kid misses with an uppercut
and Rabinovitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rabinovitch connects with a leg kick. The Kid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - The Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rabinovitch looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
The Kid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Kid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Kid takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rabinovitch lands a front kick.
The Kid misses with a right hand
and Rabinovitch counters with an inside leg kick.
The Kid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rabinovitch avoids the body shot from The Kid.
Both fighters circling a little - Rabinovitch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rabinovitch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Kid momentarily.
A big left from Rabinovitch misses.
Rabinovitch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Kid lands the left hand.
Rabinovitch lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T4#
The Kid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Kid throws a shot from downtown. Rabinovitch moves away and avoids it.
Rabinovitch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Kid misses with a wild body shot.
Rabinovitch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Kid scores with a hook to the body. Rabinovitch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Kid misses with a looping right.
Rabinovitch misses with a low kick.
Rabinovitch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rabinovitch throws the left hand but The Kid avoids the punch easily.
Rabinovitch looks to land a right hand but The Kid moved out of range.
Rabinovitch defending well as The Kid loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rabinovitch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick by Rabinovitch misses
and The Kid counters with a straight right hand.
Rabinovitch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itshak Rabinovitch dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rabinovitch lands with a slapping head kick.
Rabinovitch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Kid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rabinovitch ducks under a wild hook from The Kid.
Rabinovitch throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The Kid takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rabinovitch misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Kid misses with a wild body shot.
Rabinovitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rabinovitch 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.
The Kid jabs at Rabinovitch's body.
The Kid moves forwards but Rabinovitch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Kid lands a 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!
Rabinovitch misses with a looping left.
The Kid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rabinovitch. The Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch misses with an uppercut.
The Kid lands a jab to the head.
The Kid swings for the body but Rabinovitch moves out of range.
The Kid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Kid misses with a hook. Rabinovitch ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as The Kid lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rabinovitch doesn't seem phased though.
Rabinovitch is looking to land body kicks.
Rabinovitch connects with a looping right hand.
The Kid defending well as Rabinovitch loads up on a big left hand.
Rabinovitch misses with a body kick.
Rabinovitch lands a jab to the head.
The Kid swings for the body but Rabinovitch moves out of range.
The Kid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rabinovitch.
Itshak Rabinovitch is winning the standup battle so far.
Rabinovitch throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabinovitch blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from The Kid misses the target.
Rabinovitch throwing a counter right hand but The Kid manages to avoid it.
The Kid misses with a wild body shot.
Rabinovitch slips a straight right by The Kid.
Rabinovitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Kid throws out the jab.
Rabinovitch throwing a counter right hand but The Kid manages to avoid it.
The Kid takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Kid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rabinovitch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rabinovitch misses with a looping left.
Rabinovitch throws a body punch but The Kid moves out of range.
The Kid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rabinovitch throws a head kick but The Kid moves out of range.
The Kid throws out a counter right but Rabinovitch avoids it with no problem.
Rabinovitch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rabinovitch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Kid's head backwards.#T3#
The Kid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rabinovitch throws the kick towards the body but The Kid avoids it.
Rabinovitch slips a straight right by The Kid.
Rabinovitch walks into a left hand.
The Kid misses with an uppercut.
The Kid misses with a hook
and Rabinovitch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - The Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rabinovitch scores with a decent looking hook.
Rabinovitch feints and then cracks The Kid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Kid down.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Rabinovitch throws a quick counter head kick but The Kid was just out of range.
The Kid has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rabinovitch.
The Kid avoids the head kick by Rabinovitch.
The Kid takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T4#
The Kid scores with a hook to the body. Rabinovitch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabinovitch misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Rabinovitch.
The Kid swings for the body but Rabinovitch moves out of range.
The Kid takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rabinovitch throws a hook but The Kid blocks it.
The Kid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rabinovitch was well out of range. Poor timing from The Kid.
Rabinovitch throws a sloppy head kick and The Kid moves out of range easily.
The Kid dodges the punch combination from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch throws a looping overhand right but The Kid ducks down to avoid it.
The Kid missing with a left hand there. Rabinovitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rabinovitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabinovitch slips a jab from The Kid.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itshak Rabinovitch dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rabinovitch connects with a leg kick. The Kid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed right hand from The Kid misses the target.
Rabinovitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabinovitch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling The Kid to counter with a crisp jab.
The Kid misses with a body shot.
Rabinovitch misses with a few strikes there.
The Kid misses with a hook.
Rabinovitch wants to land a leg kick but The Kid is out of range.
The Kid throws out a counter right but Rabinovitch avoids it with no problem.
Rabinovitch throws a hook but The Kid avoids it easily.
Rabinovitch misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabinovitch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Kid. That did some damage!
Rabinovitch swings for the body but The Kid moves out of range.
Rabinovitch scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Kid crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rabinovitch - the referee stops the clock and The Kid gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rabinovitch. The Kid manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Kid misses with a straight left. #T1#
The Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rabinovitch.
The Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch moves forwards but The Kid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rabinovitch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rabinovitch tests The Kid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rabinovitch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Kids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rabinovitch throws out a powerful jab.
Rabinovitch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rabinovitch connects with a looping right hand.
Rabinovitch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Kid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from The Kid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rabinovitch looks to throw the jab but The Kid is out of range.
The Kid throws a lazy right hand but Rabinovitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bill The Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rabinovitch throws a sloppy head kick and The Kid moves out of range easily.
The Kid let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Kid swings for the body but Rabinovitch moves out of range.
Rabinovitch lands with a slapping head kick.
Rabinovitch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Kid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Kid moves out of range of the body kick.
Rabinovitch lands with a straight right. The Kid didn't see that one coming.
The Kid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Kid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for The Kid.
Rabinovitch misses with a body kick.
The Kid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rabinovitch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rabinovitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Kid.
The Kid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Kid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Itshak Rabinovitch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
The fighters circling - The Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rabinovitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Kid.
The Kid throws a hook to the side of Rabinovitch's head but Rabinovitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from The Kid misses its intended target.
The Kid throws a shot to the body.
Rabinovitch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rabinovitch throws the kick towards the body but The Kid avoids it.
Rabinovitch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice jab there from The Kid.
Rabinovitch misses with a right hand
and The Kid counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Rabinovitch.#T4#
The Kid throws a right and a left that Rabinovitch avoids nicely.
The Kid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rabinovitch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rabinovitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Kid.
The Kid misses the jab.
The Kid slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Kid lands a body shot.
Rabinovitch avoids the body shot from The Kid.
Rabinovitch looks to throw the jab but The Kid is out of range.
The Kid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Kid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch throws a hook but The Kid blocks it.
The Kid throws out a counter right but Rabinovitch avoids it with no problem.
The Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Kid misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill The Kid.
Well Rabinovitch 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itshak Rabinovitch!
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Event:
Highland Games 191
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
The Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunes manages to avoid it.
Nunes works The Kid's body with a nice hook.
The Kid looks to land a right hand but Nunes moved out of range.
The Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nunes throws a sloppy body shot
and The Kid counters with a straight right hand.
The Kid throws a series of punches but Nunes moves out of range.
The Kid thuds his right hand into Nunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Kid is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nunes.
The Kid sets himself, and Nunes steps forward looking for the clinch! The Kid avoids it this time.
Nunes tries to land a leg kick but The Kid saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid misses the shot to the body.
Nunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Kid takes a swing at Nunes's ribcage but misses.
The Kid misses with a straight right.
The Kid throws a hook but Nunes blocks it.
Nunes wants to counter with a clinch but The Kid pushes him away.#T1#
Nunes throws a shot to the body.
Nunes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Nunes.
It looked like The Kid was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nunes.
The Kid misses with a body punch
and Nunes counters with a nice uppercut.
The Kid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nunes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nunes takes one on the button.
The Kid 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.
The Kid throws a looping overhand right but Nunes ducks down to avoid it.
Nunes throws a body punch but The Kid moves out of range.
Nunes lands a 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!
Nunes throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from The Kid misses the target.
The Kid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nunes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Nunes closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nunes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Kid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Kid lands a body shot.
The Kid misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Nunes clinches with his opponent.
A short right from The Kid.
Nunes swings wildly with an uppercut but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nunes prevents The Kid from breaking the clinch.
Nunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Nunes.
The Kid is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from The Kid.
#T3#
Still in the clinch, The Kid scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Kid misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Kid takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Kid.
Nunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
Nunes throws a head punch that misses.
Nunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
The Kid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Kid lands a jab.
Nunes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Kid rather than just go for the knockout.
Nunes throws out a powerful jab.
The Kid misses with a looping left.
Nunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Kid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Kid there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Nunes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Kid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nunes moves in looking to clinch but The Kid pushes him off.
The Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Kid throws a poor cross that misses
and Nunes counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Kid.
The Kid misses the shot to the body.
The Kid misses with a wild body shot.
The Kid throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Nunes lands a jab to The Kid's midsection.
The Kid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nunes fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Kid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for The Kid.
Nunes throws the left hand but The Kid avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill The Kid 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#
The Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nunes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Kid.
The Kid takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheers as The Kid lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nunes doesn't seem phased though.
The Kid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Nunes is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Vicente Nunes has been cut.
The Kid drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Nunes's head, knocking him out cold! The Kid is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill The Kid!
Bill The Kid 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:
Highland Games 185
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Benvenuti has closed the distance and engaged The Kid in a clinch.
Benvenuti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Kid or not.
Benvenuti tries a body shot but The Kid blocks it.
I was talking to Benvenuti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benvenuti misses with a body punch.
Benvenuti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Kid letting Benvenuti take a breather here.
Benvenuti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Kid.
Benvenuti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benvenuti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benvenuti lands a body shot. #T1#
Benvenuti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benvenuti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Kid or not.
Benvenuti misses with a punch on the inside.
The Kid blocks a body shot from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti slowing the pace effectively.
The Kid blocks an uppercut.
Benvenuti lands a left hand.
Benvenuti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benvenuti throws a punch but it's blocked by The Kid.
Benvenuti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Kid lands with a short shot to the head.
The Kid blocking some punches.
#T2#
Benvenuti misses with a punch on the inside.
Benvenuti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benvenuti has a couple of punches blocked by The Kid.
The Kid misses with some punches.
Benvenuti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Benvenuti throws a punch but it's blocked by The Kid.
Benvenuti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benvenuti.
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#
Benvenuti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Kid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benvenuti.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands a jab to the head.
Benvenuti takes a swing at The Kid's ribcage but misses.
The Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Benvenuti.
Massimo Benvenuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benvenuti takes a swing at The Kid's ribcage but misses.
The Kid walks into a straight right hand from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti slips under a jab from The Kid.
Benvenuti lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benvenuti.
Good leg kick by Benvenuti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benvenuti scores with a nice head shot.
Crunch! Benvenuti slams his shin into The Kid's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benvenuti throws out a powerful jab.#T4##CL#
Benvenuti has The Kid up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Benvenuti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benvenuti scores with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from The Kid.
Good leg kick by Benvenuti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Kid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Kid walks into a stiff left hand from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Benvenuti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Kid, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Benvenuti as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Benvenuti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Benvenuti dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Benvenuti lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Kid takes a step back to recover.
Benvenuti lands a jab.
The Kid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benvenuti tries to clinch but The Kid moves out of range.
The Kid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benvenuti. Benvenuti obviously looking to wear him down.
The Kid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benvenuti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Kid doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benvenuti lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Kid takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the liver by Benvenuti. Beautiful body shot.
Benvenuti throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Kid misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Benvenuti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benvenuti lands a lovely overhand right.
Benvenuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Benvenuti.
A head kick from Benvenuti lands but The Kid takes it in his stride.
The Kid fails to land with a series of punches.
Benvenuti doesn't manage to clinch there - The Kid circles away.
The Kid misses with a body shot.
Benvenuti throws an overhand right that lands on The Kid's shoulder, as The Kid tries to avoid the shot.
The Kid missing with a left hand there. Benvenuti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benvenuti moves away from the strike by The Kid.
Benvenuti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice cross by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti cracks The Kid with a good jab.#T2#
Benvenuti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Kid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benvenuti misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from The Kid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benvenuti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Kid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benvenuti throws a nice head kick!
The Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
The Kid misses with a looping right.
Benvenuti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Kid. That did some damage!
The Kid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benvenuti throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Benvenuti moves into the clinch.
The Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Benvenuti.
The referee calls for Benvenuti to work.
The Kid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Benvenuti lands with a left to the head.
The Kid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benvenuti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Kid can turn it around.#BC#
Benvenuti manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Benvenuti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benvenuti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benvenuti tries to throw a body punch but The Kid avoids it by throwing Benvenuti back against the cage.
Benvenuti tries a body shot but The Kid blocks it.
Benvenuti has a couple of punches blocked by The Kid.
Benvenuti struggles to land a body shot inside as The Kid controls his hands.
The Kid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by Benvenuti. #T4#
Benvenuti lands a hook that snaps the head of The Kid backwards.
Benvenuti tries to work over The Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benvenuti lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Benvenuti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benvenuti misses with a hook. The Kid ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Benvenuti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Kid throws out a loose jab but Benvenuti uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Kid throws out a loose jab but Benvenuti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benvenuti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Kid. That did some damage!
Benvenuti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Kid can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benvenuti catches The Kid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benvenuti throws a head kick that misses.
The Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Benvenuti counters with a stiff right hand.
Benvenuti doesn't manage to clinch there - The Kid circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Benvenuti dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
The Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benvenuti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Kid.
The Kid misses with a looping right.
Benvenuti connects with a right hand. The Kid shakes it off.
Benvenuti cracks The Kid with a good jab.
Benvenuti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Kid needs to keep his hands up - Benvenuti had a free shot at his head there.
Benvenuti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Kid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benvenuti lands with a nice body punch.
Massimo Benvenuti is winning the standup battle so far.
Crunch! Benvenuti slams his shin into The Kid's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benvenuti scores with a jab.#ROC#
The Kid is rocked!#T1#
Benvenuti tests The Kid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Kid is still on wobbly legs! Can Benvenuti finish him?
Benvenuti drops The Kid with a straight right hand, right on the button! Benvenuti 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 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Massimo Benvenuti!
Massimo Benvenuti retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Massimo Benvenuti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Highland Games 175
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1#
The Kid slips a jab from Morrison.
The Kid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morrison lands a jab to the nose.
The Kid walks into a straight right hand from Morrison.
The Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison defending well as The Kid loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison swings for the body but The Kid moves out of range.
The Kid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. The Kid saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Kid. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Kid throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a left to the body.
The Kid misses the shot to the body.
The Kid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morrison throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
The Kid moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Kid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Morrison misses.
The Kid swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Kid.
The Kid misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Bill The Kid has been cut.
The Kid throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Kid with a body shot.
The Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Kid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Kid clobbers Morrison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Morrison is rocked!
and The Kid counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Morrison! He's just covering up as The Kid starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill The Kid!
Bill The Kid bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Highland Games 171
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1#
The Kid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pesos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Kid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Kid avoids the body shot from Peso.
Peso connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Peso as he connects with a hook.
The Kid slips under a jab from Peso.
The Kid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Peso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Kid lands a nice shot to the body.
The Kid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Kid.
The Kid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnny Peso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peso jabs at The Kid's body.
The Kid misses the shot to the body.
Peso works over The Kid's head and body with a nice combination.
Peso ducks right into an uppercut from The Kid.
Peso misses with a wild body shot.
Peso takes one on the button.
Peso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Kid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Peso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Peso misses with a body punch
enabling The Kid to counter with a crisp jab.
Peso throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Kid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Kid has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Peso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Kid manages to avoid it.
The Kid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peso cracks a nice hook into The Kid's ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Peso has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Peso misses with a body shot.
The Kid has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice straight punches there by The Kid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Kid.
Nice straight punches there by The Kid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Kid.
The Kid thuds a left hand into Peso's body.
Nice body punch from The Kid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Kid stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the body from Peso misses
and The Kid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Kid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Peso is rocked!
The Kid is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Peso flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Peso is out cold! The Kid holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill The Kid!
A very excited looking Bill The Kid rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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