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Event:
FC PPV 3
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1# MacLeod with a jab. MacLeod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacLeod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanno. MacLeod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacLeod 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.
Kanno tries to clinch but MacLeod is having none of it. MacLeod avoids the body shot from Kanno.
MacLeod lands a body shot.
MacLeod slips a straight right by Kanno. Kanno slips under a jab from MacLeod. MacLeod misses with the combination.
Kanno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. MacLeod misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Kanno misses. Kanno scores with a punch to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kanno ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod. MacLeod throws an off balance right hand
and Kanno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. MacLeod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1# MacLeod scores with a shot to the body.
Kanno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacLeod. MacLeod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL# Kanno gets tackled into the ropes by MacLeod. MacLeod maintains the clinch. A short uppercut from MacLeod. Kanno looking to slow down the pace here. Kanno throws a punch but it's blocked by MacLeod. Kanno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the side of Kanno's head. MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. MacLeod stalling the fight.
MacLeod takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2# It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut. Kanno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacLeod. Kanno lands a body punch in the clinch. Good body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a short shot to the head. Kanno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacLeods head. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kanno missing with knees to the body.
MacLeod avoiding damage as Kanno throws knees to the body.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it. A short body shot lands from MacLeod as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, MacLeod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kanno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike. MacLeod lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kanno tries to circle away but MacLeod has him pinned against the ropes. Kanno tries to land a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks with his arms.
Kanno has had enough of the clinch but MacLeod keeps him there for the moment. Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut. The referee is keeping an eye on MacLeod - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from MacLeod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. MacLeod lands a shoulder strike. Kanno has a couple of punches blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike. Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but MacLeod avoids the damage to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that round. The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Kanno swings and misses with a shot to the body and Kanno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. MacLeod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kanno sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kanno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kanno slips a jab and a cross from MacLeod.
Kanno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kanno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacLeod. Kanno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacLeod at a distance.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kanno scores with a sloppy right hand. MacLeod should have avoided that one. #CL# MacLeod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. MacLeod is trying to maintain a safe position but Kanno gets an underhook and turns MacLeod into the ropes. MacLeod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kanno tries to break free but MacLeod pushes him back against the ropes. Connor MacLeod has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. MacLeod scores with a nice hook to the head. Kanno working hard to break the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacLeod. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice left hand lands by MacLeod.
A shot in the inside from MacLeod. #T1# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kanno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. MacLeod just leaning against Kanno, taking a breather. MacLeod looking to slow down the pace here. MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for MacLeod.
MacLeod content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it. MacLeod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short right hand to the side of the head by MacLeod. A nice left hand lands by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a light punch inside. MacLeod prevents Kanno from breaking the clinch. Kanno is trying to break free. Kanno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. MacLeod working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kanno pushes off an throws an elbow but MacLeod leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. MacLeod pushes Kanno back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T2# MacLeod lands a left hand.
MacLeod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! MacLeod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacLeod pushes Kanno back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kanno swings wildly with an uppercut but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it. MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. Kanno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. MacLeod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanno can do to turn this around? With the fighters clinched against the ropes, MacLeod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kanno is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kanno tries to land a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks with his arms.
MacLeod stalling against the ropes.
Kanno throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kanno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kanno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Kanno throws a hook but MacLeod avoids it easily. Mikami Kanno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kanno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLeod. Kanno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. MacLeod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacLeod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kanno circles away quickly and effectively. Kanno jabs MacLeod to the body, keeping him at a distance. MacLeod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL# MacLeod rushes Kanno and presses him up against the ropes. MacLeod is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kanno tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Kanno back against the ropes. Kanno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kanno misses with an elbow over the top. Kanno lands an elbow inside. MacLeod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. MacLeod blocks the elbow strike.
#T1# A short right from MacLeod. MacLeod scores with a nice hook to the head. Kanno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod blocks the elbow strike.
MacLeod keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanno's efforts to push away. Kanno misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacLeod. MacLeod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. MacLeod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but MacLeod avoids the damage to the body. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kanno. Kanno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Kanno tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut. MacLeod keeps control of Kanno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kanno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacLeod blocks it with crossed arms. Kanno can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
#T2# MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. MacLeod dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right from MacLeod. MacLeod avoids the elbow strike from Kanno, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from MacLeod. MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. MacLeod lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Kanno breaks from the clinch.
Kanno lands a jab. MacLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kanno moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kanno loads up on a big right hand but MacLeod slips the punch. Kanno just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod throws a big counter combination but Kanno scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Kanno misses with a head kick.
MacLeod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacLeod scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight! Connor MacLeod showed his dominance in that final round. Well MacLeod 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacLeod! After the fight, Connor MacLeod was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
FC 143:Azhari vs Norris Jr
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Arboleda throws a head kick but Kanno moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kanno misses. A punch lands to the side of Kanno 's head but he takes it in his stride. Kanno is looking to land body kicks.#CL# Arboleda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Kanno is blocking nicely.
Arboleda digs a right hand underneath Kanno's ribcage. Kanno let out a lung full of air as it connected. Arboleda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kanno throws a head punch that misses. Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kanno's defenses. Kanno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Arboleda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kanno in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arboleda avoids it. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arboleda is struggling to control the position. Good body shot from Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow. Nice elbow from Arboleda. Kanno misses with a short punch on the inside. Our sources have told us that Arboleda has been working on his elbows in the gym. Kanno scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1# Kanno trying to land knees to the body.
Kanno tries to stall but Arboleda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kanno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kanno struggles to land a body shot inside as Arboleda controls his hands.
Kanno takes an elbow to the temple. Kanno looking to slow down the pace here. Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into Kanno's ribcage. Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but Arboleda avoids the damage to the body. Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kanno looks winded! Arboleda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Nice elbow from Arboleda. With the fighters up against the ropes, Kanno throws an elbow but misses. Nice elbow from Arboleda. Nice body punch from Arboleda. Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arboleda leaning his opponent against the ropes. Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kanno's defenses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arboleda lands a left hand.
#T2# Arboleda lands an elbow inside that Kanno shrugs off. Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kanno's defenses. Kanno lands a shot to the body. Arboleda blocks an elbow strike from Kanno.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kanno just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arboleda's brow. Arboleda avoiding damage.
Kanno throws a head punch that misses. Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arboleda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kanno misses with a punch to the body.
Kanno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arboleda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Arboleda. Arboleda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanno's efforts to push away. Arboleda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanno's efforts to push away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Arboleda to work.
Arboleda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kanno.#CL# Arboleda darts in and clinches Kanno up against the ropes. Kanno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Arboleda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanno can do to turn this around? Arboleda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arboleda avoids it. Arboleda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kanno. Arboleda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but Kanno blocks with his arms.
Arboleda scores with a shoulder strike. Kanno is looking to break free of the clinch but Arboleda has double underhooks. Kanno tries a body shot but Arboleda blocks it.
Kanno is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda. Arboleda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kanno's defenses. Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
Arboleda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kanno is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arboleda lands a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Mikami Kanno has been cut. Arboleda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1# Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kanno lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A shot in the inside from Arboleda. Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow. Arboleda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC# Kanno is rocked! Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Kanno in his tracks for a moment. Kanno is still on wobbly legs! Can Arboleda finish him? Arboleda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Arboleda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Arboleda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A right handed body shot lands from Arboleda.
Kanno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arboleda has him pressed against the ropes. Arboleda lands a good knee to the midsection. Kanno won't want to take too many of those. Kanno seems to have recovered his senses. Knees in the clinch landing for Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a hook that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges. A short right from Arboleda. A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda. Arboleda lands a nice uppercut.#T2# Knees in the clinch landing for Arboleda.
Arboleda landing knees to the head.
Kanno trying to control the position but instead, Arboleda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kanno into the ropes. Kanno takes an elbow to the forehead. Arboleda controlling the action here for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges. Arboleda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kannos head. Arboleda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Kanno misses with an elbow over the top. Arboleda lands an elbow inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arboleda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Arboleda lands a body punch. Arboleda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Arboleda. #KD# The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Arboleda has the Thai clinch. Arboleda obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Kanno's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round. The cut man is working on Mikami Kanno's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kanno swinging wildly here.
Mikami Kanno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL# Arboleda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kanno, pushing him back against the ropes. Humberto Manuel Arboleda has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kanno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Arboleda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kanno's face.
Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Kanno in his tracks for a moment. Arboleda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Kanno is trying to break the clinch but Arboleda is controlling him. Kanno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Arboleda connects with a knee to the head.
Arboleda is controlling Kanno's neck. Arboleda unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Kanno goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Humberto Manuel Arboleda! In his post fight interview, Humberto Manuel Arboleda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
FC 140:The Challenger
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1# Malavino throws a shot to the body.
Kanno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malavino manages to avoid it. Malavino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malavino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Malavino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Malavino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kanno scores with a decent looking hook. Malavino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kanno scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Malavino drives through and clinches with Kanno against the ropes.
#BC# Malavino breaks the clinch.
Malavino thuds his shin into the meat of Kanno's side. Kanno looks to score with a jab to the body but Malavino is just out of range. Malavino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Malavino scoring well with a low kick there.
Malavino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kanno tests Malavino's chin there with a solid looking shot. Malavino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kanno throws a body shot but no joy. Malavino throws a body shot but no joy. It seemed like Kanno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Kanno avoids a kick to the body.
Malavino ducks under a wild hook from Kanno. Kanno lands a nice shot that snaps Malavino's head back.
Kanno scores with a hook to the body. Malavino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL# Malavino gets in close and instigates a clinch. Malavino lands an elbow inside that Kanno shrugs off. Malavino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kanno lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Malavino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but Malavino avoids the damage to the body. Kanno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malavino has him pressed against the ropes. Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malavino avoids it. Kanno struggles to land a body shot inside as Malavino controls his hands.
Kanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Malavino landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Malavino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Malavino lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC# Malavino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malavino lands a jab to Kanno's midsection. Malavino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Malavino lands with a good body shot.#T2# Kanno avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Good leg kick by Malavino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kanno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Malavino throws a body punch but Kanno moves out of range. Kanno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Malavino staying out of range there. Kanno pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Malavino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanno.
Malavino dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Malavino is looking to score with low kicks. Malavino is looking to wear down Kanno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Malavino misses with a jab to the body
and Kanno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kanno throws an overhand right that lands on Malavino's shoulder, as Malavino tries to avoid the shot. Malavino is looking to counter punch. Malavino scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kanno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malavino can pounce on him.
Kanno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kanno misses with an uppercut
letting Malavino counter with a right hand. Malavino checks a low kick from Kanno. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arroyo Malavino dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Kanno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malavino misses with a body kick. Malavino checks a leg kick. Malavino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanno can do to turn this around?#CL# Malavino moves into the clinch. Malavino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Malavino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kanno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Malavino managing to block the knees to the body from Kanno.
Malavino lands a hook that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. Malavino digs a right hand underneath Kanno's ribcage. Kanno let out a lung full of air as it connected. Malavino is leaning against Kanno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A shot in the inside from Malavino. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malavino with a knee to the head.
Kanno is trying to break free. Malavino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Malavino scores with a shoulder strike. Kanno trying to control the position but instead, Malavino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kanno into the ropes. Malavino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kanno or not. Kanno is breathing heavily.#T1# Kanno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malavino lands with a left to the head. Still in the clinch, Malavino scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2# Kanno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kanno moves forwards but Malavino connects with a nice, crisp jab. Malavino slips under a jab from Kanno. A slapping body kick lands there for Malavino. Malavino works Kanno's body with a nice hook. Malavino lands with a slapping head kick. Malavino ducks under a wild hook from Kanno. Malavino misses with a hook. Kanno ducked under it nicely. Kanno throws a poor cross that misses
and Kanno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Malavino connects with a leg kick. Kanno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kanno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malavino.
Malavino cracks Kanno with a good jab. Malavino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Kanno throws a body kick that misses. Malavino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanno.
Kanno looks like he wants to counter punch here. Malavino wants to land a leg kick but Kanno is out of range. Malavino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Malavino duly obliges. Kanno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Malavino paws at him with a jab and circles away. Malavino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kanno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A leg kick checked by Kanno. Malavino looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanno is just out of range.#CL# Malavino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Malavino has Kanno pressed against the ropes, preventing Kanno from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A short right hand to the side of the head by Malavino. Kanno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malavino has him pressed against the ropes. Malavino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Malavino scores with a shot to the side of Kanno's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Malavino has Kanno pressed against the ropes.
Kanno misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arroyo Malavino dominated that second round. That's time! Malavino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##CL# Malavino clinches with his opponent.
Mikami Kanno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A hook to the body from Malavino.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Malavino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Malavino lands a body punch. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A short right hand to the side of the head by Malavino. Malavino lands an elbow inside. #CUT# It looks like Mikami Kanno has been cut.#BC# Malavino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Malavino moves into range and clinches up with Kanno. Malavino lands with a light punch inside. Malavino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Malavino'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. Malavino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kannos head. #ROC# Kanno is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Malavino pressing his opponent against the ropes. Malavino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Malavino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kanno's defenses. Arroyo Malavino has scored more points in the clinch so far. Malavino lands a nice shot to the body. Malavino works on Kanno's body with a couple of short punches. Kanno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Malavino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Knees to the body from Malavino.
A left hand lands to the body for Malavino.
#BC# Malavino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Malavino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Malavino takes a swing at Kanno's ribcage but misses. Malavino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Malavino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanno was well out of range. Poor timing from Malavino.#CL# Malavino drives through and clinches with Kanno against the ropes.
Malavino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Malavino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kanno takes an elbow to the temple. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Malavino manages to break the clinch.
Kanno swings for the body but Malavino moves out of range.
#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Malavino. Kanno does a little dance to reset his feet. Kanno flicks out a counter leg kick but Malavino steps away. Malavino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanno. Kanno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kanno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malavino.
A leg kick checked by Kanno. Kanno misses with a wild combination.
Malavino misses with a wild combination.
Malavino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kanno is able to avoid easily. Kanno misses the shot to the body. Malavino looks to land a body kick but Kanno moved away.#CL# Kanno gets tackled into the ropes by Malavino. Malavino maintains the clinch. Kanno throws an elbow that misses.
Arroyo Malavino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kanno misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Arroyo Malavino showed his dominance in that final round. Well Malavino 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arroyo Malavino! After winning the bout, Arroyo Malavino thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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FC: Wednesday Night Fights 2
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1# Kanno takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kanno scores with a jab to the body. Kanno swings away with a body shot that misses
and TooTin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kanno misses with an uppercut
letting TooTin counter with a right hand. Kanno throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanno. TooTin does a little dance to reset his feet. TooTin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kanno throws out the jab. TooTin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. TooTin misses with a body kick. Kanno throws an overhand right that lands on TooTin's shoulder, as TooTin tries to avoid the shot. TooTin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kanno. Nice straight punches there by Kanno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kanno. TooTin throws a wild body kick that Kanno sees coming a mile off. Kanno cracks a nice hook into TooTin's ribs. Kanno throws a body kick that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kanno misses the shot to the body. #T1# TooTin misses with a body kick. TooTin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Kanno misses. Kanno misses with a body kick. A head kick by Kanno misses #CL# and TooTin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Kanno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but TooTin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
TooTin managing to block the knees to the body from Kanno.
TooTin takes an elbow to the temple. TooTin lands an elbow inside. Kanno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TooTin avoids it. A nice left hand lands by TooTin.
TooTin blocks an uppercut.
Kanno tries a body shot but TooTin blocks it.
Kanno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but TooTin has him pressed against the ropes. TooTin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kanno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with TooTin's elbow. Kanno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. TooTin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. #T2# TooTin tries to work over Kanno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kanno is trying to push TooTin away but TooTin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. TooTin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Our sources have told us that TooTin has been working on his elbows in the gym. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! TooTin lands a body shot in the clinch.
TooTin blocks a body shot from Kanno. TooTin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kanno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. TooTin lands a shoulder strike. TooTin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kanno is looking to control TooTin's arms but TooTin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kanno has his back to the ropes. TooTin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kanno. Kanno missing with knees to the body.
A short right from TooTin. A short right hand to the side of the head by TooTin. Kanno takes an elbow to the temple. Kanno wants to stall.
TooTin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kanno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kanno is trying to push TooTin away but TooTin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Das TooTin 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# Kanno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from TooTin finds it's way round the side to connect with Kanno's head. Kanno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And TooTin counters with a quick kick to the body but Kanno blocks it. TooTin checks a low kick from Kanno. It appears TooTin was looking to counter with a kick there. Kanno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. As Kanno tries to get set, TooTin tries to push him back and clinch up but Kanno manages to avoid the attempt. Kanno throws an off balance right hand
and TooTin counters with a stiff right hand. Kanno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. TooTin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. TooTin throws a wild body kick that Kanno sees coming a mile off. Kanno moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Nice shot by Kanno. TooTin is looking to slow Kanno down with leg kicks. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. TooTin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
TooTin throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Kanno throws a sloppy head kick and TooTin moves out of range easily. Kanno jabs TooTin to the body, keeping him at a distance. TooTin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Decent striking displayed by Kanno there. Kanno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches TooTin on the side of the head. Kanno throws the left hand but TooTin avoids the punch easily. TooTin lands the left hand. Kanno throws a low kick, looking for TooTin's leg but TooTin calmly moves out of range. TooTin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Kanno throws a sloppy head kick and TooTin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. TooTin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slow jab from Kanno misses its intended target. Kanno throws a looping overhand right but TooTin ducks down to avoid it. TooTin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2# TooTin scores with a punch to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kanno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kanno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by TooTin.
TooTin tests Kanno's chin there with a solid looking shot. TooTin feints and then cracks Kanno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kanno down. Kanno misses with a wild combination.
TooTin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. TooTin lands a nice shot that snaps Kanno's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from TooTin. Kanno does a little dance to reset his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Das TooTin dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# TooTin throws a lazy right hand but Kanno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. TooTin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kanno circles away quickly and effectively. TooTin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. TooTin moves into range and connects with a jab. Kanno throws a body shot but no joy. Kanno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling TooTin to score with a decent uppercut. TooTin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
TooTin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanno manages to avoid it. Kanno takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. TooTin throws a shot from downtown. Kanno moves away and avoids it. Kanno is trying to counter with his kicks. TooTin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanno was well out of range. Poor timing from TooTin. Kanno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
TooTin fakes the leg kick and cracks Kanno in the body. #T1# Kanno misses with a right hand and TooTin counters with a nice uppercut. TooTin throws a body kick that misses and Kanno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from TooTin. Kanno does a little dance to reset his feet. We've been informed that Kanno has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Kanno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kanno dips to his left and cracks TooTin with an uppercut! Kanno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kanno tries a head kick but it misses.
Kanno takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kanno takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kanno misses with a two punch combination.
Kanno lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! TooTin feints and then cracks Kanno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kanno down. #T2# Kanno throws a head kick but TooTin moves out of range.
TooTin scores with a shot to the body.
Kanno throws a right hand that misses
and TooTin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A looping hook to the body misses from TooTin. Kanno does a little dance to reset his feet. A swing and a miss from Kanno. TooTin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. TooTin connects with an inside leg kick. TooTin slips a straight right by Kanno. TooTin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kanno will feel that in the morning. TooTin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. TooTin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kanno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kanno staying out of range there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Das TooTin clearly takes that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4# Kanno misses with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for TooTin. TooTin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A jab from TooTin does it's job there. Kanno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping TooTin at a distance.
Kanno walks into a left hand. Kanno throws a head kick but TooTin moves out of range.
TooTin blocks a low kick nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kanno throws a sloppy head kick and TooTin counters with a straight right hand. TooTin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kanno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Das TooTin is winning the standup battle so far. A looping hook to the body misses from Kanno. TooTin does a little dance to reset his feet. Kanno throws a right hand that misses
#CL# and TooTin moves into the clinch.#T1# TooTin misses with a hook to the ribs.
TooTin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. TooTin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kanno's defenses. Kanno is trying to maintain a safe position but TooTin gets an underhook and turns Kanno into the ropes. TooTin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. TooTin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kanno misses with a hook from the clinch. Kanno comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Still in the clinch, Kanno scores with a nice short uppercut. Good anti-grappling being displayed by TooTin as Kanno tries to tie him up. TooTin lands with a left to the head. Kanno lands an elbow that stopped TooTin in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2# It looks like Das TooTin has been cut. A short right from TooTin. Das TooTin has scored more points in the clinch so far. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. TooTin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. TooTin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. TooTin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. TooTin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanno can do to turn this around? Kanno is trying to push TooTin away but TooTin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2# TooTin lands a hook to the side of the head. TooTin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. TooTin gets through Kanno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from TooTin. Kanno misses with the head strike.
TooTin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short uppercut from TooTin. Kanno wants to get back to striking at distance but TooTin won't allow it.
TooTin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kanno. Kanno looking to throw knees to the head but TooTin is blocking nicely.
Kanno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. TooTin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. TooTin is working Kanno over against the ropes. TooTin scores with a hook to the body. Kanno takes a shot to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. TooTin avoiding damage as Kanno throws knees to the body.
TooTin lands a hook to the side of the head. Kanno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TooTin is defending well for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Das TooTin had his way with Mikami Kanno in that round. The cut man is working on Das TooTin's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R5# Kanno takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mikami Kanno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! TooTin misses with a two punch combination.
TooTin cracks Kanno with an open hand slap. Kanno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
TooTin is looking to chop away at Kanno's legs. Kanno now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Kanno moves out of range of the leg kick from TooTin. TooTin cracks Kanno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Some bone on bone action there as Kanno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. As TooTin backs off Kanno throws a huge counter combo but TooTin manages to avoid it all. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kanno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kanno misses with a leg kick and TooTin counters with a nice uppercut. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by TooTin. Kanno takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1# Kanno thows a leg kick but TooTin checks it #CL# and TooTin moves into the clinch. Kanno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC# Kanno is rocked! Kanno wants to get back to striking at distance but TooTin won't allow it.
Kanno is still on wobbly legs! Can TooTin finish him? Kanno tries a knee to the head but TooTin blocks it.
Kanno seems to have recovered his senses. TooTin pushes Kanno back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Kanno trying to stall but TooTin improves his position.
TooTin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. TooTin lands a left hand.
Kanno trying to stall but TooTin improves his position.
A short right from TooTin on the inside. Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TooTin avoids it. TooTin scores with a hook to the body. TooTin avoiding damage as Kanno throws knees to the body.
Kanno swings wildly with an uppercut but TooTin uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from TooTin. Kanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# TooTin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! TooTin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. TooTin lands with a short shot to the head. Kanno misses with an elbow over the top. TooTin lands an elbow that stopped Kanno in his tracks for a moment. TooTin lands on the inside with an uppercut. TooTin lands with a right to the head. TooTin presses Kanno against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kanno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TooTin is defending well for now. Kanno has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from TooTin.#KD# TooTin creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Kanno crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue! Kanno throws a shot from downtown. TooTin moves away and avoids it. TooTin jabs Kanno to the body, keeping him at a distance. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice shot lands for TooTin. Kanno misses with a head kick.
Das TooTin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kanno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A looping hook to the body misses from Kanno. TooTin does a little dance to reset his feet. As Kanno backs away, TooTin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Das TooTin showed his dominance in that final round. Well TooTin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:44 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:44 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Das TooTin! Our winner, Das TooTin, 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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EFFA 188
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# Torrez missing with a left hand there. Kanno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2# Kanno moves into range and clinches up with Torrez. A short uppercut from Torrez. #BC2# Kanno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kanno shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kanno ducks under a wild hook from Torrez. Kanno throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Torrez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Kanno does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kanno throws a combination that misses letting Torrez counter with a right hand. Kanno moves in looking to clinch but Torrez pushes him off. Torrez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kanno. Torrez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Torrez tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kanno misses with a head kick.
Torrez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kanno throws out the jab. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Torrez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kanno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kanno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torrez backwards. #BC# Torrez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kanno misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Torrez misses its target. Kanno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kanno throws a head kick but Torrez moves out of range.
Torrez avoids a kick to the body.
#T2# Torrez blocks a head kick by Kanno.
Kanno misses with a looping right. Torrez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kanno shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Torrez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Torrez blocks a head kick by Kanno.
It looked like Torrez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Torrez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Torrez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Torrez backs off Kanno throws a huge counter combo but Torrez manages to avoid it all. Kanno ducks under a wild hook from Torrez. Kanno throws an off balance right hand
and Torrez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Torrez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kanno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3# A cross from Kanno lands. Kanno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torrez.
Kanno loads up on a big right hand but Torrez slips the punch. As Kanno looks to move away, Torrez throws a big counter combo but Kanno just gets out of the way. Torrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torrez avoids the body shot from Kanno.
Torrez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Torrez keeps the fight on the outside. Torrez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Torrez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kanno checks it well. Kanno tries to work over Torrez's front leg with a kick but Torrez checks it. Kanno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torrez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4# Kanno looks to score with a jab to the body but Torrez is just out of range. Kanno misses with a straight right. Kanno looks to land a body kick but Torrez moved away. Kanno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanno throws a jab but it's blocked by Torrez. Kanno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torrez. As Kanno backs away, Torrez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Kanno misses with an uppercut. Torrez saw that one coming. Torrez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kanno. Kanno takes a kick to the side of the head. A solid leg kick lands there for Kanno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikami Kanno dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# A nice leg kick lands there from Kanno. A head kick misses from Kanno. #CL2# Kanno rushes Torrez and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Kanno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kanno taking a breather. A head punch on the inside from Kanno fails to land. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kanno. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Torrez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Torrez working aggressively here.
#BC2# Kanno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Torrez moves out of range of the leg kick from Kanno. Mikami Kanno seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot by Kanno. Kanno throws a sloppy head kick and Torrez moves out of range easily. Kanno tries to clinch and Torrez counters with a solid body kick. #T1# Torrez misses with a body kick. Kanno has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kanno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torrez moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Torrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torrez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanno. Kanno cracks Torrez with a right hand to the side of the head. Kanno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanno moves away. Torrez misses with a looping left. It seemed like Kanno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kanno misses with a double jab.
Torrez misses with a body kick. Kanno lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2# Kanno throws a body punch but Torrez moves out of range. Torrez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Kanno scores with a jab to the body. Torrez moves away from the strike by Kanno. Kanno misses with an uppercut. Kanno lands with a hook. Torrez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kanno fakes the leg kick and cracks Torrez in the body. Kanno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Torrez is looking to clinch but Kanno is avoiding it.
Kanno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kanno misses with a body kick. Torrez scores with a push kick.#T3# Kanno misses with an uppercut. A jab from Kanno finds it's way through Torrez's defenses. Torrez misses with a body shot.
Kanno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Torrez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kanno misses with a body kick. Kanno just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTorrez. Torrez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kanno throws a series of punches but Torrez avoids them all with ease. #CL# Torrez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4##BC2# Kanno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kanno tries a head kick but it misses.
Torrez is looking to counter the offense by Kanno and move into the clinch. Kanno lunges at Torrez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Torrez's hand. Torrez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kanno looks for the body kick but Torrez saw that one coming. Kanno plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kanno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kanno blocks the body kick.
Kanno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torrez momentarily.
A cross from Torrez lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikami Kanno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Kanno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Torrez misses with the combination.
Kanno connects with a right hand. Torrez shakes it off. Kanno throws a head kick but Torrez moves out of range.
Kanno lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torrez checks a leg kick. Kanno tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Torrez misses the target. Torrez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanno. It looked like Torrez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1# Kanno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Mikami Kanno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kanno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kanno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kanno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kanno keeps Torrez at a distance using the push kick. Torrez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kanno. Torrez throws a sloppy head kick and Kanno moves out of range easily. Kanno is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kanno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kanno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torrez moves away. Torrez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Torrez throws a looping overhand right but Kanno ducks down to avoid it. #T2# Torrez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Torrez. Torrez throws the kick towards the body but Kanno avoids it. Kanno wants to counter with a clinch but Torrez pushes him away. Kanno lunges at Torrez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Torrez's hand. Kanno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torrez manages to avoid it. Kanno misses with a body kick. An attempted straight right counter from Torrez misses the target. Kanno misses with a jab to the body
and Kanno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Torrez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kanno swings away with a leg kick that misses. A head kick misses from Kanno. #T3# A jab from Torrez misses. Kanno is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick misses from Kanno. It looked like Torrez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Torrez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kanno. Kanno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Torrez tries to clinch up but Kanno circles away and keeps his distance. Kanno thinks about the counter body kick. Torrez connects with a crisp jab. Kanno throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Torrez tries to counter by clinching up but Kanno breaks away and moves out of range. Kanno jabs Torrez to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4# Kanno throws a shot from downtown. Torrez moves away and avoids it. A little feinted left hand from Torrez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kanno misses with a head kick.
Kanno ducks right into an uppercut from Torrez. Kanno scores with a jab to the jaw. Kanno throws a jab but it's blocked by Torrez. Torrez is looking to counter the offense by Kanno and move into the clinch. Kanno misses with a body shot.
Torrez lands with a slapping head kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kanno scores with a nice strike. Kanno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kanno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mikami Kanno. Well Kanno has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikami Kanno! During a confident post fight interview, Mikami Kanno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFFA 185
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1# Kanno throws a front kick aimed at TooTin's knee but TooTin avoids it well. TooTin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kanno misses the jab. TooTin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kanno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and TooTin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from TooTin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Kanno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
TooTin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kanno is looking to score with low kicks. Kanno throws a lazy head kick and TooTin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kanno's knee momentarily. TooTin blocks a head kick by Kanno.
Kanno tries to land a front kick but TooTin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kanno throws a looping overhand right but TooTin ducks down to avoid it. Kanno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kanno blocks the body kick.
Kanno throws a lazy uppercut
and TooTin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kanno. Kanno scores with a hook to the body. TooTin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. TooTin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. TooTin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1# Kanno tries to grapple but his opponent circles and TooTin counters with a nice body shot. Mikami Kanno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A looping hook to the body misses from Kanno. TooTin does a little dance to reset his feet. TooTin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kanno misses with a looping right. Kanno throws a sloppy head kick and TooTin moves out of range easily. Kanno misses with a kick to the body and TooTin counters with a nice body kick. TooTin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. TooTin keeps the fight on the outside. TooTin throws out a counter right but Kanno avoids it with no problem. Kanno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Kanno clobbers TooTin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Kanno throws a half hearted mid kick. Kanno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TooTin. TooTin lands a nice shot to the body.
TooTin throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kanno avoids a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kanno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from TooTin - the referee stops the clock and Kanno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says TooTin. Kanno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. TooTin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kanno will feel that in the morning. Kanno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
TooTin thuds his right hand into Kanno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kanno 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.
Kanno misses the jab. TooTin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kanno tries to land a leg kick but TooTin saw it coming and moves away.
TooTin misses with a head kick.
TooTin misses the shot to the body. TooTin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanno.
A quick step to the side and Kanno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. TooTin avoids the body shot from Kanno.
Kanno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kanno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kanno. Kanno lands a hook that snaps the head of TooTin backwards. TooTin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanno's efforts to push away. Kanno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kanno blocks a body shot from TooTin. TooTin lands a nice shot to the body. TooTin lands a left hand.
Kanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. TooTin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from TooTin. Kanno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but TooTin has him pressed against the ropes. Kanno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TooTin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. TooTin presses Kanno against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. TooTin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kanno or not. Kanno wants to stall.
#T4# TooTin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TooTin avoids it. TooTin lands a body punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Kanno missing with knees to the body.
Kanno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
TooTin lands a damaging elbow. TooTin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. TooTin lands a nice elbow. TooTin lands an elbow just above Kanno 's eye. A quick uppercut on the inside from TooTin. TooTin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. TooTin lands a damaging elbow. #BC# Kanno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. TooTin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kanno tries to clinch but TooTin is having none of it. TooTin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Donk. TooTin catches Kanno right on the button with a cross. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Das TooTin dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Kanno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from TooTin, right into the meat.
TooTin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. TooTin throws a chopping leg kick but Kanno manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kanno jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Kanno throws out a token jab with nothing on it. TooTin lands with an uppercut that bounces Kanno off the ropes and back into range.#CL2# TooTin gets in close and instigates a clinch. TooTin lands a nice knee to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by TooTin. TooTin prevents a body shot from Kanno. TooTin lands a shot to the body. TooTin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. TooTin digs a right hand underneath Kanno's ribcage. Kanno let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kanno swings wildly with an uppercut but TooTin uses good head movement to avoid it. TooTin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kanno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with TooTin's elbow. Kanno just leaning against TooTin, taking a breather. Kanno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TooTin is defending well for now.#T1# TooTin scores with a hook to the body. Kanno is trying to break the clinch but TooTin has him pressed against the ropes. Kanno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kanno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with TooTin's elbow. TooTin digs a right hand underneath Kanno's ribcage. Kanno let out a lung full of air as it connected. An uppercut to the body lands inside from TooTin. TooTin lands an elbow inside that Kanno shrugs off. #CUT2# It looks like Mikami Kanno has been cut. A right hook to the body lands for TooTin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A short right hand to the side of the head by TooTin. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. TooTin digs a right hand underneath Kanno's ribcage. Kanno let out a lung full of air as it connected. A hook to the body from TooTin.
TooTin digs a right hand into Kanno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kanno's gas tank. TooTin lands with a left to the head. TooTin gets through Kanno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. TooTin lands with a short head shot on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! TooTin managing to block the knees to the body from Kanno.
TooTin is working Kanno over against the ropes. Good body shot from TooTin.
TooTin is leaning against Kanno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2# A hook to the body from TooTin.
TooTin lands with a light punch inside. #BC2# TooTin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# TooTin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kanno, pushing him back against the ropes. TooTin lands an elbow inside that Kanno shrugs off. TooTin lands with a left to the head. Das TooTin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TooTin avoids it. TooTin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. TooTin managing to block the knees to the body from Kanno.
TooTin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kanno lands with a light punch inside. TooTin lands a body punch. TooTin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kanno misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from TooTin. Kanno takes a shot to the head. Nice elbow from TooTin. Kanno misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from TooTin.
#T3# Nice elbow from TooTin. TooTin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. Kanno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TooTin lands a body shot in the clinch.
TooTin lands an uppercut. TooTin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2# Kanno is rocked! Kanno lands a hook that snaps the head of TooTin backwards. Oh Kanno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Both guys are working to get underhooks. Kanno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# TooTin breaks from the clinch.
Kanno seems to have got his legs back now. TooTin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kanno takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. TooTin throws a quick inside leg kick. Kanno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits TooTins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! TooTin blocks a jab. Kanno throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4# TooTin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
TooTin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kanno misses with a right hand and TooTin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Das TooTin seems to be getting the better of the standup. TooTin thows a left - swing and a miss! Crunch! TooTin slams his shin into Kanno's torso. TooTin throws a head kick but Kanno moves out of range.
Kanno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
TooTin throws a wild body kick that Kanno sees coming a mile off. TooTin blocks a head kick by Kanno.
TooTin misses with a low kick.
Kanno is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kanno misses with a kick to the body.
TooTin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kanno throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Kanno drops his hands momentarily and TooTin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Das TooTin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mikami Kanno's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# TooTin jabs at Kanno's body. Kanno just misses with a punch to the body.
Kanno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And an attempted straight right on the counter from TooTin! But no joy. TooTin lands with a good body shot. TooTin throws a body punch but Kanno moves out of range. It appears Kanno was looking to counter with a kick there. TooTin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
TooTin thows a body kick. Kanno tries to catch it but that hurt him. TooTin lands a really nice looking cross but Kanno seems unphased.
Kanno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TooTin. Kanno throws a jab when TooTin was well out of range. No joy there for TooTin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kanno misses with an uppercut. TooTin saw that one coming. TooTin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. TooTin tries to land a leg kick but Kanno saw it coming and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kanno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by TooTin. TooTin obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1# Kanno tries a head kick but it misses.
Kanno misses the shot to the body. Some bone on bone action there as Kanno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. It looked like Kanno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from TooTin. TooTin misses with a two punch combination.
TooTin misses with a body kick. A jab from Kanno misses. TooTin cracks Kanno with a good jab. Kanno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. TooTin misses with a body kick. Kanno takes a head kick and keeps coming.
TooTin looks for the body kick but Kanno saw that one coming. TooTin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kanno lands a nice looking body kick. TooTin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanno is just out of range. It looked like Kanno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kanno lands a nice leg kick that just misses TooTin's sensitive parts. Mikami Kanno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Kanno checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Kanno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kanno lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. TooTin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kanno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. TooTin scores with a jab to the body. TooTin blocks a head kick by Kanno.
TooTin ducks under a wild hook from Kanno. TooTin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kanno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kanno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A telegraphed right hand from Kanno misses the target. TooTin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kannos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kanno throws a poor cross that misses
and TooTin counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# TooTin gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but TooTin avoids the damage to the body. #T3# A short uppercut from TooTin. TooTin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kanno lands a left hand.
Kanno trying to control the position but instead, TooTin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kanno into the ropes. TooTin lands with a left to the head. Kanno is trying to stall.
Kanno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. TooTin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kanno misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from TooTin - that landed with a thud.
Kanno is looking to break free of the clinch but TooTin has double underhooks. Kanno misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# TooTin breaks the clinch.
TooTin's corner calls for a 1-2. TooTin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4# TooTin lands a nice shot that snaps Kanno's head back.
TooTin is looking to score with low kicks. TooTin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kanno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! TooTin scrambles back to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! TooTin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
TooTin lunges at Kanno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kanno's hand. A jab from Kanno misses. Kanno tries to move into range but TooTin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A punch combination from Kanno misses. TooTin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. TooTin throws a half hearted mid kick. A bone on bone clash there as TooTin blocks the leg kick.
TooTin digs a good body shot into Kanno's ribs. Kanno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Das TooTin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kanno moves forwards but TooTin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Das TooTin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well TooTin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Das TooTin! A victorious Das TooTin 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:
EFFA 183
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1# Modi tries to land a front kick but Kanno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Pranab Modi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No joy there for Modi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kanno unleashes a big counter combination but Modi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Modi 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. Kanno jabs Modi right on the nose. Modi blinks but takes it well. Modi thows a body kick. Kanno tries to catch it but that hurt him. Kanno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Modi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Modi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kanno. Kanno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Good work by Kanno as he checks the leg kick. It seemed like Kanno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Modi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanno manages to avoid it. Modi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanno. Modi throws a leg kick but Kanno moved away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kanno checks a leg kick. Kanno misses with a body kick. Kanno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Modi scores with a nice strike. Kanno dodges the punch combination from Modi.
Kanno misses with an uppercut
and Modi counters with a thumping low kick. #T1# Jab by Kanno. A punch lands to the side of Modi 's head but he takes it in his stride. Kanno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Modi slips under a jab from Kanno. Kanno lands with a hook. Modi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kanno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kanno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Modi. Modi obviously looking to wear him down.
Modi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kanno at a distance.
Modi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kanno motions for Modi to come forward. Kanno throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Modi throws a leg kick but Kanno moved away. As Modi backs off Kanno throws a huge counter combo but Modi manages to avoid it all. Modi blocks a head kick by Kanno.
Modi feinted there with a counter leg kick. Modi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kanno lands a head kick. Modi smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Modi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kanno misses with a straight right. Modi slips a jab and a cross from Kanno.
Modi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2# A big right from Kanno misses. Modi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kanno moves in looking to clinch but Modi pushes him off. Modi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Modi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Modi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKanno. Modi is looking to slow Kanno down with leg kicks. Modi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed right hand from Modi misses the target. Modi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Modi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kanno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Modi. Kanno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Modi. Modi tries to counter by clinching up but Kanno breaks away and moves out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A good leg kick by Modi. Jab, jab by Kanno - just one landing. A chopping leg kick lands by Kanno. Kanno throws a body punch but Modi moves out of range. Kanno moves in looking to clinch but Modi pushes him off. Modi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Modi lands with a nice body kick. #T3# Kanno avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Modi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kanno throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kanno throws a series of punches but Modi avoids them all with ease. Modi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kanno with a hook. Modi fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Modi. Modi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kanno misses with a two punch combination.
Modi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kanno manages to circle out of the way. Modi works the jab nicely. Kanno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kanno throws a head kick that misses. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Modi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kanno. Modi throws a front kick aimed at Kanno's knee but Kanno avoids it well. A shot to the body from Kanno misses and Modi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Modi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanno was well out of range. Poor timing from Modi. Kanno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4# Modi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kanno under the eye. Kanno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Modi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Modi throws a body shot but no joy. Despite the aggression on Kanno's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Modi ducks under a wild hook from Kanno. Modi scores with a punch to the head. Kanno throws a right hand that Modi ducks under and follows up with a left that Modi also avoids with ease. Kanno throws a nice inside leg kick. Modi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kanno. Modi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Modi looks to land a left hand but Kanno moved out of range nicely. Modi avoids a kick to the body.
Kanno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kanno is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Modi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Modi tries to land a front kick but Kanno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kanno replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Modi blocks it well. Kanno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kanno scores with a head kick.
Modi tries to land a leg kick but Kanno saw it coming and moves away.
#KD# Modi throws out a head kick that Kanno doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Kanno crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Kanno's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC# Kanno is rocked! A telegraphed right hand from Kanno misses the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pranab Modi should take that round, based on the knockdown. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Kanno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Modi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kanno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Modi. Modi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Modi connects with an inside leg kick. Modi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A leg kick checked by Kanno. Pranab Modi is winning the standup battle so far. Kanno tries a head kick but it misses.
Kanno misses with a kick to the body.
Modi throws a body kick that misses. Kanno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Modi throws a nice looking combination but Kanno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kanno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick by Modi misses and Kanno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Modi loads up on a big right hand but Kanno slips the punch. Modi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kanno moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kanno misses with a head kick.
A big left from Kanno misses. Kanno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Modi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# The crowd cheers as Kanno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Modi doesn't seem phased though. Modi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kanno. Modi ducks under a wild hook from Kanno. Kanno buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Modi misses with a double jab.
Kanno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kanno ducks under a wild hook from Modi. Kanno fails to land with a series of punches.
Kanno throws a nice outside leg kick. Modi wants to slow Kanno down by chopping away at his legs. Kanno tries to land a leg kick but Modi saw it coming and moves away.
Kanno tries a head kick but it misses.
Modi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Modi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanno manages to avoid it. Kanno misses with a wild body shot. Modi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A head kick misses from Modi. Kanno is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Modi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Kanno does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Nice shot by Modi.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good leg kick by Modi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Modi avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kanno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Modi sees it coming and avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Modi. Kanno does a little dance to reset his feet. Modi thows a left - swing and a miss! Modi avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Modi throws a looping overhand right but Kanno ducks down to avoid it. Modi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kanno checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kanno moves forwards but Modi connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kanno checks a low kick from Modi. A combination from Modi does no damage. Modi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Modi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Modi walks into a straight right hand from Kanno. A head kick by Kanno misses #CL# and Modi moves into the clinch. Modi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3# A nice left hand lands by Modi.
Modi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kanno throws a head punch that misses. A short left from Modi. Modi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Modi avoiding damage as Kanno throws knees to the body.
Kanno is trying to break the clinch but Modi has him pressed against the ropes. Kanno tries to circle away but Modi has him pinned against the ropes. Modi tries a body shot but Kanno blocks it.
Modi lands a shot to the body. Modi scores with a hook to the body. Modi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Kanno takes a shot to the head. Modi tries to throw a body punch but Kanno avoids it by throwing Modi back against the ropes. Kanno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Modi backwards. Kanno is trying to break free. Modi digs a right hand underneath Kanno's ribcage. Kanno let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but Modi avoids the damage to the body. Kanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Modi. Kanno is trying to break free. Modi scores with a nice hook to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Modi keeps control of Kanno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Modi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Modi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kanno is trying to force a seperation but Modi has the dominant position. Modi is working Kanno over against the ropes. A nice left hand lands by Modi.
Modi keeps control of Kanno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kanno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Modi's elbow. Modi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Modi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Modi lands a shot to the body. Modi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kanno misses with a body punch.
Kanno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Modi.
Kanno misses with a punch to the body.
Modi lands a nice shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pranab Modi dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Modi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kanno throws a lazy right hand but Modi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kanno tried to score with a low kick but Modi checks it. Kanno buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Modi lands a right hook to the body.
Modi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kanno. Kanno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Modi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kanno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kanno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Modi at a distance.
Kanno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Modi.
Kanno swings for the body but Modi moves out of range.
Modi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nice jab there from Modi. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A leg kick checked by Modi. Modi misses with a double jab
and Kanno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kanno throws a leg kick but Modi checks it. #T1# Modi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kanno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Modi. Modi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanno. Modi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kanno throws out the jab. Modi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kanno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Modi finds it's way round the side to connect with Kanno's head. Kanno scores with a head kick.
Modi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kanno throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Modi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kanno. Kanno throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Modi misses with a head kick.
Modi tests Kanno's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kanno looks to score with a jab to the body but Modi is just out of range. Modi defending well as Kanno loads up on a big left hand. Modi looks to land a body kick but Kanno moved away. Kanno throws the left hand but Modi avoids the punch easily. Mikami Kanno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Kanno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Modi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanno. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Modi misses with a straight right. Kanno looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Kanno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kanno lands a two punch combo.
Kanno slips a straight right by Modi. Kanno takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Kanno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Modi throws a body punch but Kanno moves out of range. Modi loads up on a big right hand but Kanno slips the punch. That kick from Kanno tenderised Modi's leg. Modi is trying to keep his angry face on. Modi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Modi clobbers Kanno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Modi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Modi works the jab nicely. Kanno is still on wobbly legs! Can Modi finish him? Modi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Modi throws a jab when Kanno was well out of range. A shot to the body from Modi misses and Kanno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kanno seems to have recovered his senses.#T3# A head kick misses from Kanno. Modi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Modi scores with a kick to the midsection. Kanno feints a jab promting Modi to slip. Kanno then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Modi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Kanno 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. Modi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Modi tries to land a front kick but Kanno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kanno throws a right hand that Modi ducks under and follows up with a left that Modi also avoids with ease. A jab lands there for Modi. Modi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kanno throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Modi is looking to slow Kanno down with leg kicks. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Modi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kanno will feel that in the morning. Kanno misses with a head kick.
Modi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kanno's sensitive parts. #T4# Modi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanno. Modi scores with a decent looking hook. Kanno throws a head kick but Modi moves out of range.
Modi connects with a leg kick. Kanno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Good shot there by Modi. Kanno jabbing away but nothing is landing. Modi misses with a hook. Kanno ducked under it nicely. A head kick misses from Kanno. Modi lands a leg kick that knocks Kanno off balance momentarily. Modi throws a wild body kick that Kanno sees coming a mile off. Modi is looking to land body kicks. Modi throws a low kick but Kanno moves out of range easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Modi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Modi slips under a jab from Kanno. Modi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kanno manages to circle out of the way. Kanno has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Modi. Modi lands with a nice body kick. Modi lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight! Pranab Modi showed his dominance in that final round. Well Modi 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pranab Modi! A victorious Pranab Modi 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:
EFFA 181
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# Henson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL# Henson rushes Kanno and presses him up against the ropes. Kanno missing with knees to the body.
Kanno takes a shot to the head. Henson working aggressively here.
Henson gets through Kanno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Henson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. Henson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanno.
Kanno working some nice short punches in the clinch. Henson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. Kanno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henson throws a head punch that misses. Kanno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Henson working Kanno over with knees to the body. Nice body punch from Kanno. Kanno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but Henson avoids the damage to the body. Kanno throws a head punch that misses. Kanno managing to block the knees to the body from Henson.
Henson tries to work over Kanno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kanno managing to block the knees to the body from Henson.
#T1# Henson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henson is defending well for now. Kanno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Henson scores with a shot to the side of Kanno's head. Henson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henson prevents a body shot from Kanno. Henson lands a knee to the body.
Kanno swings wildly with an uppercut but Henson uses good head movement to avoid it. Kanno looking to slow down the pace here. Henson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kanno is defending well for now. Kanno trying to land knees to the body.
Kanno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henson's elbow. Henson tries to throw a body punch but Kanno avoids it by throwing Henson back against the ropes. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kanno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kanno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Henson tries to work over Kanno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Henson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Kanno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henson scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kanno. Henson tries to work over Kanno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kanno can't find room to land a body shot as Henson controls the action.
#BC2# Kanno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kanno blocks a head kick by Henson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Henson misses with an uppercut. Kanno tries to land a front kick but Henson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kanno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henson doesn't seem bothered though. #CL# Henson clinches up against the ropes. Henson missing with knees to the body.
Kanno throws a punch but it's blocked by Henson. Kanno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanno wants to stall.
Henson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanno.
Kanno scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kanno lands a right hand. #T3# Henson takes a shot to the head. Kanno just leaning against Henson, taking a breather. Henson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanno avoids the damage to the body. Henson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kanno working aggressively here.
Kanno throws a head punch that misses. Kanno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Kanno managing to block the knees to the body from Henson.
A shot in the inside from Kanno. Henson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Henson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henson cracks Kanno with a nice body shot. Henson scores with a hook to the body. Kanno misses with the head strike.
Henson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanno avoids it. Kanno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2# Kanno manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kanno. Henson misses with a right hand and Kanno counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Kanno tries a head kick but it misses.
Henson feinted there with a counter leg kick. Henson tries to clinch but Kanno moves out of range. Henson wants to land a leg kick but Kanno is out of range. Kanno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Henson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kanno lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab lands there for Kanno. Kanno scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kanno tries to bum rush Henson with a series of wild strikes but Henson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kanno throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanno. Henson prevents a body shot from Kanno. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kanno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Henson. Henson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Kanno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kanno scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikami Kanno will probably get the nod. 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# Henson throws a leg kick but Kanno moved away. Kanno only half commits to the counter leg kick. Henson cracks the inside of Kanno's front leg. A nice leg kick lands there from Henson. Henson needs to keep his hands up - Kanno had a free shot at his head there. Henson tries a low kick but Kanno avoids it. Kanno misses with a hook. Kanno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Henson. Henson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL# Henson pushes Kanno up against the ropes in a clinch. A frustrated look appears on Kanno's face as he tries to break the clinch. Henson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henson tries to throw a body punch but Kanno avoids it by throwing Henson back against the ropes. Kanno lands a good knee to the midsection. Henson won't want to take too many of those. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kanno trying to control the position but instead, Henson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kanno into the ropes. Kanno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Henson landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kanno's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kanno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henson.
#T1# Kanno avoiding damage as Henson throws knees to the body.
Kanno misses with a body punch.
Henson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kanno misses with a short punch on the inside. Kanno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Henson scores with a hook to the body. Kanno is trying to stall.
Kanno can't break the clinch.
Kanno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Henson scores with a shoulder strike. Kanno lands with a right to the head. Henson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kanno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Henson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanno avoids the damage to the body. Kanno stalling in the clinch but Henson improves position. A right hand to the body from Henson.
Kanno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2# Henson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanno.
Henson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Henson trying to land knees to the body.
Kanno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Henson is keeping busy. Henson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanno uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kanno tries to work over Henson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Henson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanno avoids the damage to the body. Henson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kannos head. Michael Henson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Henson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right hand to the side of the head by Henson. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Henson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A quick uppercut on the inside from Henson. A right hook to the body lands for Kanno.
Kanno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kanno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Henson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Kanno working some nice short punches in the clinch. Henson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. Henson misses with a punch to the body.
Kanno misses with a punch on the inside.
Kanno misses with a short punch on the inside. Henson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Henson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanno. Kanno working aggressively here.
Henson blocks a body shot from Kanno. Henson tries a body shot but Kanno blocks it.
Kanno lands a body punch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henson obliges. A nice left hand lands by Henson.
Henson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kanno scores with a nice short uppercut. Kanno lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Henson lands with a left to the head. Kanno stalling in the clinch but Henson improves position. #T4# Kanno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henson is defending well for now. Kanno blocks a body shot from Henson. Kanno lands with a short shot to the head. Kanno is trying to push Henson away but Henson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Henson pushes Kanno back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henson. Henson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henson trying to land knees to the body.
Kanno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kanno. A short uppercut from Henson. Kanno blocks an uppercut.
Kanno lands a body shot. Kanno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kanno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanno trying to land knees to the body.
Henson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Henson 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Henson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanno circles away.
Henson scores with a punch to the head. Kanno scores with a jab to the head.
Henson is looking to slow Kanno down with leg kicks. Henson lands a lovely overhand right. Kanno is looking to slow Henson down with leg kicks. Henson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kannos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kanno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kanno slips a jab and a cross from Henson.
Kanno throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Henson moves in looking to clinch but Kanno pushes him off. Kanno darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Henson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Henson misses with a low kick. Kanno throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Henson's head. Kanno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henson. That did some damage! Henson tries to clinch up.#T1# Henson blocks a head kick by Kanno.
Henson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanno swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kanno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kanno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kanno slips a straight right by Henson. Kanno scores with a push kick. Kanno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kanno slips a jab from Henson. Mikami Kanno seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kanno wants to clinch up but Henson keeps it at a distance. Henson wants to clinch. Kanno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kanno lands with a slapping head kick. Kanno lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Kanno scores with a head kick. Henson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2# Kanno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kanno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Henson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Henson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kanno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henson. Henson moves in looking to clinch but Kanno pushes him off. Good standup being displayed there by Henson as he connects with a hook. Kanno scores with a decent looking hook. Kanno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henson on the side of the head. #CL# Henson has managed to clinch.
Kanno is trying to stall.
Henson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A right hook to the body lands for Kanno.
Henson lands a shoulder strike. Henson scores with a hook to the body.#T3# Kanno lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kanno managing to block the knees to the body from Henson.
Kanno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanno is looking to control Henson's arms but Henson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kanno has his back to the ropes. A hook to the body from Henson.
Kanno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kanno lands a hook to the side of the head. Henson managing to block the knees to the body from Kanno.
Henson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanno avoids it. Kanno blocking some punches.
Henson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanno avoids the damage to the body. Henson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kanno pushes Henson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Henson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanno throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henson. Kanno lands a right hand. #T4# Kanno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kanno tries to stall but Henson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kanno can't find room to land a body shot as Henson controls the action.
Henson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. 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! Henson lands a shot to the body. Kanno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kanno has a couple of punches blocked by Henson.
Henson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kanno working hard to break the clinch. Kanno prevents a body shot from Henson. Henson prevents a body shot from Kanno. Henson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. Henson throws a head punch that misses. Kanno avoiding damage as Henson throws knees to the body.
Kanno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kanno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kanno gets through Henson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kanno misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Henson missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Henson.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mikami Kanno. I think Kanno has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mikami Kanno! Our winner, Mikami Kanno, 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. Michael Henson was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my manager Matt Donovan, Sponsor Pure Nutrition. To all my coaches and sparring partners who prepared me for this fight. I let you guys down. I am disappointed at myself but I know I can come back stronger. Credit to him for the victory. '.
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Event:
EFFA 178
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1# Kanno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kanno lands the left hand. A good leg kick by Page. Kanno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A shot to the liver by Kanno. Beautiful body shot. Kanno lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kanno looks to land a left hand but Page moved out of range nicely. Page throws a big counter combination but Kanno scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Page throws a sloppy head kick and Kanno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice straight punches there by Kanno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kanno. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kanno - that will leave a mark!
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 Kanno.#CL# Page has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kanno avoiding damage as Page throws knees to the body.
Kanno trying to land knees to the body.
Page lands an elbow that stopped Kanno in his tracks for a moment. Page keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanno's efforts to push away. Kanno is trying to force a seperation but Page has the dominant position. Kanno working aggressively here.
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Page tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanno avoids the damage to the body. Nice body punch from Page - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Page scores with a nice short uppercut. Kanno missing with knees to the body.
Kanno trying to land knees to the body.
Page unloads a knee to the mid-section. A quick uppercut on the inside from Page. Kanno misses with some punches.
Page throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kannos head. Page tries a knee to the head but Kanno blocks it.
A short right from Page. Our sources have told us that Page has been working on his elbows in the gym. Kanno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Page.
Page comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT# It looks like Mikami Kanno has been cut. Page throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kanno blocks it with crossed arms. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Page prevents Kanno from breaking the clinch. Kanno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Page cracks Kanno with a nice body shot. Kanno managing to block the knees to the body from Page.
Page lands a body shot in the clinch.
Page is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kanno is defending well for now.#T2# Page landing knees to the head.
Page connects with a knee to the head.
Kanno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Page.
Page scores with a knee to the head.
Page lands with a left to the head. Kanno misses with the head strike.
Kanno blocks an elbow strike. Kanno working aggressively here.
Kanno wants to get back to striking at distance but Page won't allow it.
Kanno has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight. Kanno wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Page.
Page misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanno.
Page works on Kanno's body with a couple of short punches. Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kanno avoids the elbow strike from Page, against the ropes.
Page misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanno.
Page trying to land knees to the body.
Page misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanno.
#T3# Page gets through Kanno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Page blocks an uppercut.
Kanno wants to break free but Page has control.
Page tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanno avoids it. Page is leaning against Kanno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kanno tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Page. Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Page.
Kanno misses with the head strike.
Kanno misses with a punch to the body.
Page throws an elbow that misses.
Kanno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Page blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kanno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kanno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kanno lands with a short head shot on the inside. A battle for position here, against the ropes. A quick uppercut on the inside from Page. #T4# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A nice right hand lands inside from Kanno. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A battle for position here, against the ropes. Kanno struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
Kanno trying to stall but Page improves his position.
#BC# Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheers as Page lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kanno doesn't seem phased though. Kanno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Page. Page connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Page tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kanno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Page is looking to land body kicks. Kanno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page scores with a leg kick.
Page takes a kick to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Page dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mikami Kanno's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Kanno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kanno swings widly with a right hand
and Page counters with a good low kick that Kanno was not able to check. Kanno misses with a body shot
and Page counters with a stiff right hand. A big left from Kanno misses. Kanno tries a head kick but it misses.
Page throws a solid leg kick but Kanno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Page. Page swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kanno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Page counters with a nice uppercut. Kanno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanno. Mikami Kanno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Page misses with a head kick.
Mikami Kanno seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kanno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kanno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kanno misses the shot to the body. Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanno can do to turn this around? Kanno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kanno throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Page tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kanno throws a lazy head kick and Page counters with a body kick. #T1##CL# Page gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kanno trying to land knees to the body.
Page lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Page keeps control of Kanno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Page lands a knee to the body.
Kanno is breathing heavily. A nice left hand lands by Page.
Page is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Kanno managing to block the knees to the body from Page.
#BC# Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kanno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Page. Page obviously looking to wear him down.
Page swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Page lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Page looks for the body kick but Kanno saw that one coming. Kanno misses with an uppercut. A solid leg kick lands there for Kanno.
Kanno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kanno thuds his right hand into Page's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Page bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kanno's head.#T2# Kanno tries to clinch but Page moves away and Page counters with a nice uppercut. Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kanno sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kanno tries to clinch up. Kanno slips under a jab from Page. Page feints a jab promting Kanno to slip. Page then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kanno slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Some bone on bone action there as Kanno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kanno jabbing away but nothing is landing. Page connects with a solid leg kick. Page drops his hands momentarily and Kanno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Page connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kanno. Kanno circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kanno throws a right and a left that Page avoids nicely. Kanno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Page.#CL# Page gets in close and instigates a clinch. A short uppercut from Page. Kanno wants to break free but Page has control.
#T3# Page lands an elbow inside. Kanno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kanno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kanno managing to block the knees to the body from Page.
Page lands an elbow just above Kanno 's eye. Kanno lands a body shot. Page lands with a right to the head. Kanno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pages head. Page gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC# Kanno is rocked! Page throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kanno has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Kanno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Page misses with a knee to the head. Kanno trying to control the position but instead, Page has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kanno into the ropes. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Page. Kanno tries to throw a body punch but Page avoids it by throwing Kanno back against the ropes. #T4# Page lands an elbow that stopped Kanno in his tracks for a moment. Kanno managing to block the knees to the body from Page.
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! Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but Page avoids the damage to the body. A nice glancing elbow lands by Page. Page lands a left hand.
Kanno is still on wobbly legs! Can Page finish him? A battle for position here, against the ropes. Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but Page avoids the damage to the body. Kanno seems to have recovered his senses. Page lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kanno is trying to push Page away but Page has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#KD# Page creates a bit of space and cracks Kanno with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Kanno is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight! Page fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kanno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD# Page cracks Kanno with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Kanno is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Kanno is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine! Page dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kanno. That did some damage! Kanno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kanno looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Page takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns. The cut man is working on Mikami Kanno's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Kanno tries to clinch up and Page makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Kanno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Page in his tracks. Page moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL# Page moves into the clinch. Page pushes Kanno back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Page avoids it. Page makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# Page manages to break the clinch.
Kanno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanno. Page throws an overhand right that lands on Kanno's shoulder, as Kanno tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page lands with a slapping head kick. #CL# Page closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Page on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kanno takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1# Page looking to throw knees to the head but Kanno is blocking nicely.
Page blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Page scores with a knee to the head.
Jimmy Page has scored more points in the clinch so far. Page prevents a body shot from Kanno. Kanno has had enough of the clinch but Page keeps him there for the moment. Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but Page avoids the damage to the body. Kanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Page breaks from the clinch.
Kanno jabs at Page's body. Kanno lands with a hook. Page tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Page avoids a punch combination nicely.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanno.
Page misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Kanno does it's job there. Kanno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kanno. Mikami Kanno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Page lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kanno cracks the inside of Page's front leg. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kanno lands a jab to the nose. Kanno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Page.
Jab from Page. Kanno throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kanno punishes Page's body with a nice straight punch. A decent looking body kick lands there for Page. Page misses with an uppercut. The crowd cheers as Kanno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Page doesn't seem phased though. An inside leg kick from Kanno misses. Page connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Page walks into a stiff left hand from Kanno.#T3# Page feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kanno's calf. Page scores with a head kick.
Kanno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it. Kanno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kanno pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Page connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Page looks to land a right hand but Kanno moved out of range. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kanno checks a leg kick. Page throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kanno throws a body kick that misses and Page counters with a straight right hand. Kanno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kanno looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range. Kanno blocks a jab. Kanno misses with a right hand and Page counters with a stiff right hand. Jimmy Page is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Kanno throws a leg kick which misses Page's front leg but catches the back leg as Page tries to avoid it. Nice body kick from Page. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A swing and a miss from Kanno. Kanno gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL# and Page moves into the clinch. Page lands a body shot. Kanno misses with a punch to the body.
Kanno misses with a punch to the body.
Kanno tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Page blocks a body shot from Kanno. Kanno tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimmy Page showed his dominance in that final round. Well Page 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Page! Our winner, Jimmy Page, 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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Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Torrez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Torrez slips a straight right by Kanno. Torrez lands with a nice combination. Kanno backs away looking to recover. Torrez slips a jab and a cross from Kanno.
Torrez slips a straight right by Kanno. Torrez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torrez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kanno. Kanno just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTorrez.#CL2# Torrez tries to keep at a distance but Kanno has taken the fight into the clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Torrez.
#BC2# Kanno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kanno. Kanno lands with a cross. Torrez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Torrez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Torrez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kanno to score with a decent uppercut.#T1# Torrez misses with a body kick. A punch combination from Kanno misses. Kanno with a hook. A punch lands to the side of Kanno 's head but he takes it in his stride. Torrez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanno. Kanno misses with a head kick.
Kanno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kanno is trying to counter with his kicks. Kanno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kanno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kanno blocks a jab. Kanno throws a push kick but Torrez slaps the foot to one side. Kanno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torrez misses with a head kick.
Torrez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Torrez throws a hook to the side of Kanno's head but Kanno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Torrez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kanno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Kanno throws a series of punches but Torrez moves out of range. Torrez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Torrez throws a sloppy head kick and Kanno moves out of range easily. Kanno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torrez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kanno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Kanno. Torrez lands with a cross. #CL2# Torrez tries to keep at a distance but Kanno has taken the fight into the clinch. Torrez misses with an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Torrez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Torrez misses with a punch to the body.
Kanno tries to break the clinch but Torrez is controlling the position. #BC# Torrez breaks the clinch.
Torrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kanno throws a jab when Torrez was well out of range. Torrez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3# A combination from Kanno does no damage. Kanno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Torrez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kanno - the referee stops the clock and Torrez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kanno. Torrez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2# Torrez gets tackled into the ropes by Kanno. Kanno maintains the clinch. #BC2# Kanno breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torrez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Torrez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mikami Kanno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kanno misses with a looping left. As Kanno looks to move away, Torrez throws a big counter combo but Kanno just gets out of the way. Torrez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kanno throws a right and a left that Torrez avoids nicely. It appears Torrez was looking to counter with a kick there. Kanno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kanno throws a head kick that misses. Torrez throws a quick counter head kick but Kanno was just out of range. A left lands for Torrez. Torrez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Torrez scores with a kick to the body.
#T4# Kanno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kanno throws the left hand but Torrez avoids the punch easily. Kanno goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Kanno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kanno lands with a slapping head kick. Kanno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torrez moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Torrez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kanno's sensitive parts. Torrez throws a head kick but Kanno moves out of range.
Kanno tries a low kick but Torrez avoids it. Kanno lands a head shot. A shot to the liver by Torrez. Beautiful body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Torrez misses the jab. Torrez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanno was well out of range. Poor timing from Torrez. Kanno tries to clinch up. Kanno misses the shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikami Kanno dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Kanno thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Torrez if he has to take too many more of those.
A big left from Kanno misses. Kanno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanno has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The fight stays on the outside here - Torrez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Torrez throws a good cross that connects.
Torrez throws a push kick but Kanno slaps the foot to one side. Torrez wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kanno throws a body punch but Torrez moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Torrez. Kanno does a little dance to reset his feet. Mikami Kanno seems to be getting the better of the standup. Torrez scores with a kick to the body.
Kanno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Torrez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1# Torrez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kanno's head backwards. Kanno misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Torrez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Torrez defending well as Kanno loads up on a big left hand. Torrez swings widly with a right hand
and Kanno counters with a one-two to the body. Torrez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kanno's head. Good work by Torrez as he checks the leg kick. A thudding body kick lands there by Torrez!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kanno. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Left hook, right uppercut from Kanno. Torrez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kanno throws out the jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Torrez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL# Torrez moves into the clinch. Kanno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torrez lands a shoulder strike. Torrez misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Torrez.
#T2# Kanno is trying to break the clinch but Torrez is controlling him.#BC2# Kanno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kanno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kanno avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kanno thows a left - swing and a miss! Kanno scores with a three punch combo!
Torrez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanno. Kanno throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Kanno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torrez circles away quickly and effectively. Kanno cracks Torrez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kanno misses with a body kick. Torrez is looking for a counter combo. Torrez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanno.
Torrez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# Kanno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Torrez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torrez blocks the body kick.
Kanno digs a good hook to Torrez's body.
Torrez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kanno tries to land a leg kick but Torrez saw it coming and moves away.
Kanno scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kanno misses with a straight right. Torrez throwing a counter right hand but Kanno manages to avoid it. The crowd cheers as Torrez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kanno doesn't seem phased though. Kanno throws a big shot that misses. Torrez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kanno under the eye. Kanno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torrez sees it coming and avoids it easily. As Kanno looks to move away, Torrez throws a big counter combo but Kanno just gets out of the way. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kanno steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Torrez. That one must have hurt. Torrez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanno.
The fighters circling - Kanno throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Torrez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kanno. Kanno connects with a looping right hand.
Torrez is looking to land body kicks. Kanno throws a hook but Torrez blocks it. A decent looking body kick lands there for Kanno. Kanno is looking to take this fight into the clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Torrez misses the target. Torrez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Eugenio Torrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Torrez blocks a head kick by Kanno.
Kanno throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Torrez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2# Kanno has closed the distance and engaged Torrez in a clinch.
#BC2# Kanno 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.
Mikami Kanno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Torrez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kanno misses with an uppercut. Kanno throws a hook but Torrez blocks it. Torrez tried to counter with a leg kick but Kanno avoided it. Kanno blocks the body kick.
Torrez throws a big shot that misses. Kanno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torrez thows a leg kick but Kanno checks it and Kanno counters with a lovely straight right hand! A nice inside leg kick there by Kanno. That's going to slow Torrez down. Kanno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Torrez misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kanno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torrez. Both fighters circling a little - Kanno finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Kanno misses with a head kick.
It looked like Torrez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Torrez swinging wildly here.
#T1##CL2# Kanno pushes Torrez up against the ropes in a clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Torrez.
Torrez misses with some punches.
Torrez throws a head punch that misses. Torrez throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanno. #BC2# Kanno manages to break the clinch.
Torrez moves out of range as Kanno throws a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kanno. Torrez shrugs it off though. Kanno pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Torrez thinks about countering with a body kick. Torrez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Torrez appears to be looking for a big counter. Kanno tries to clinch but Torrez is having none of it. Kanno throws a head kick but Torrez moves out of range.
Kanno throws a looping overhand right but Torrez ducks down to avoid it. Torrez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Torrez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2# A big left from Kanno misses. Torrez is looking for a counter combo. Kanno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kanno misses with an uppercut. Torrez saw that one coming. Torrez is looking to counter punch. Torrez fails in his attempt to clinch. Torrez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kanno avoids the head kick by Torrez.
Kanno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Torrez's hands. Torrez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kanno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. 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! Torrez misses with a hook. Kanno ducked under it nicely. Torrez ducks under a wild hook from Kanno. Jab, jab by Torrez - just one landing. Torrez moves out of range as Kanno throws a body kick.
Torrez is looking for a counter combo. Torrez closes the distance and lands a one-two. Torrez slips under a jab from Kanno. Kanno moves away from the strike by Torrez. #T3# Kanno throws a hook to the side of Torrez's head but Torrez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Torrez throws a counter high kick but Kanno was just alert enough to avoid it. Torrez tries to clinch up but Kanno circles away and keeps his distance. Kanno throws a big counter head kick but Torrez avoids it with no problem. Kanno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torrez throws a right and a left that both miss. Kanno has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Kanno misses with the combination.
It looked like Torrez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Kanno looks to land a combination but Torrez avoids it well. Kanno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kanno misses with a low kick.
Kanno lands with a slapping head kick. Torrez wants to clinch.#T4# Torrez with a hook. Kanno thows a leg kick but Torrez checks it and Torrez counters with a left to the body. Kanno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torrez sees it coming and avoids it easily. Torrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kanno throws a head kick but Torrez moves out of range.
Torrez throws a right and a left that Kanno avoids nicely. Kanno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torrez connects with a high kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fight stays on the outside here - Torrez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kanno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eugenio Torrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mikami Kanno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Torrez misses with a body kick. Kanno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight! Mikami Kanno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kanno winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikami Kanno! A very excited looking Mikami Kanno 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:
Lumpinee 20
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1# Kanno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lizard lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Kanno misses the jab. Lizard throws a head kick but Kanno moves out of range.
Kanno is looking to slow Lizard down with leg kicks. #CL2# Kanno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Kanno lands with a light punch inside. Lizard wants to break free but Kanno has control.
Lizard can't break the clinch.
A short left from Kanno. Still in the clinch, Kanno scores with a nice short uppercut. Nice body punch from Kanno. Kanno told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Lizard is breathing heavily. Lizard is trying to stall.
Lizard tries to throw a body punch but Kanno avoids it by throwing Lizard back against the ropes. Kanno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2# Kanno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lizard takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lizard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1# Kanno scores with a jab to the jaw. A decent looking cross lands there for Kanno. Kanno is looking to slow Lizard down with leg kicks. Kanno connects with a high kick. A head kick misses from Kanno. An inside leg kick lands from Kanno. Kanno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2# Lizard is rocked! Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Kanno! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mikami Kanno! Mikami Kanno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Lumpinee 15
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1# Henson throws out a loose jab but Kanno uses good head movement to avoid it. Kanno moves out of range of the leg kick from Henson. Kanno throws a fast counter high kick but Henson manages to duck under it in time. Henson throws a half hearted mid kick. Henson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Henson cracks the inside of Kanno's front leg. Kanno takes a swing at Henson's ribcage but misses. Henson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL# Henson clinches with his opponent.
Henson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henson prevents a body shot from Kanno. Kanno throws a punch but it's blocked by Henson. Kanno tries to throw a body punch but Henson avoids it by throwing Kanno back against the ropes. Henson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henson obliges. Still in the clinch, Henson scores with a nice short uppercut. Kanno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henson lands a hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Henson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kanno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kanno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Henson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. Henson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1# Henson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Henson gets through Kanno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Henson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Henson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henson. Henson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Henson scores with a nice short uppercut. Henson scores with a shot to the side of Kanno's head. #ROC# Kanno is rocked! Henson lands with a right to the head. Kanno is still on wobbly legs! Can Henson finish him? An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kanno. Kanno seems to have recovered his senses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Henson lands a nice uppercut. Henson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kanno looks winded! Henson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Henson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. Henson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Henson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. Henson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Henson. Kanno is trying to break free. Kanno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Kanno struggles to land a body shot inside as Henson controls his hands.
Henson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kanno misses with a hook from the clinch. Kanno swings wildly with an uppercut but Henson uses good head movement to avoid it. Henson lands a shoulder strike. Henson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kannos head. Henson creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Kanno crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Kanno face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Henson takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michael Henson! Michael Henson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Lumpinee 10
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1# Kanno misses with a double jab
letting Broflovski counter with a right hand. Broflovski tries to clinch up but Kanno circles away and keeps his distance. Kanno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kanno throws out a loose jab but Broflovski uses good head movement to avoid it. The fighters circling - Kanno throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Broflovski throws a jab when Kanno was well out of range. Kanno throws a right and a left that both miss. Broflovski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kanno at a distance.
Kanno circles away from the clinch attempt and Kanno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Broflovski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanno. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Broflovski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Broflovski there as he acknowledges the shot. Broflovski misses with an uppercut
and Kanno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kanno misses with a hook
and Broflovski counters with a one-two to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Broflovski swinging wildly here.
#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Kanno misses the target. Broflovski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Broflovski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Broflovski fails in his attempt to clinch. A lazy left from Kanno finds it's target.#CL# Broflovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Broflovski tries to throw a body punch but Kanno avoids it by throwing Broflovski back against the ropes. Kanno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanno tries to throw a body punch but Broflovski avoids it by throwing Kanno back against the ropes. Kanno can't find room to land a body shot as Broflovski controls the action.
Broflovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Broflovski tries to work over Kanno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kanno prevents a body shot from Broflovski. Kanno tries a body shot but Broflovski blocks it.
Kanno lands with a light punch inside. Kanno misses with a body punch.
Kanno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Broflovski's elbow. Kanno tries to work over Broflovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Broflovski tries to work over Kanno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Broflovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kannos head. Kanno misses with a punch on the inside.
Kanno lands with a short head shot on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Broflovski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kanno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanno misses with a body punch.
Broflovski lands a body shot. Kanno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Broflovski's elbow. Kanno misses with a hook from the clinch. Kanno tries to work over Broflovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Broflovski blocks a body shot from Kanno. Broflovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Kanno controls his hands.
Kanno is trying to push Broflovski away but Broflovski has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Kanno tries to break free but Broflovski pushes him back against the ropes. Kanno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Broflovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Broflovski blocking some punches.
Kanno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Broflovski's elbow. Broflovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kanno's elbow. Broflovski can't find room to land a body shot as Kanno controls the action.
Kanno tries to circle away but Broflovski has him pinned against the ropes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikami Kanno will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# That kick from Kanno tenderised Broflovski's leg. Broflovski is trying to keep his angry face on. Broflovski throws a body punch but Kanno moves out of range. Mikami Kanno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kanno lands with a hook. Broflovski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Broflovski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Kanno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Broflovski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kyle Broflovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A solid leg kick lands there for Kanno.
Kanno has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kanno swats away the attempt to clinch by Broflovski. Kanno looks to land a right hand but Broflovski moved out of range. Kanno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Broflovski clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kanno misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Broflovski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Kanno misses with a punch to the body.
Mikami Kanno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A hook to the body from Broflovski.
Kanno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Broflovski tries a body shot but Kanno blocks it.
Broflovski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Broflovski scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##BC2# Kanno breaks the clinch.
Broflovski blocks a head kick by Kanno.
Kanno throws a body kick that misses. #CL# Broflovski pushes Kanno up against the ropes in a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Broflovski. Kanno tries to work over Broflovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kanno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kanno misses with a hook from the clinch. Broflovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kanno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Broflovski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Broflovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kanno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kanno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanno tries to break the clinch but Broflovski is controlling the position. Kanno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Broflovski scores with a hook to the body. Broflovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Broflovski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Broflovski lands a shot to the body.#T2# Kanno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kanno misses with a body punch.
Kanno struggles to land a body shot inside as Broflovski controls his hands.
Kanno blocks a body shot from Broflovski. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A hook to the body from Broflovski.
Kanno wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Kanno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kanno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Broflovski. Broflovski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Broflovski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Broflovski is looking to clinch. Kanno tries a low kick but Broflovski avoids it. Broflovski is looking for a counter combo. Kanno misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kanno lands a head kick. Broflovski smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Broflovski is looking to clinch. Broflovski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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 Kyle Broflovski will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Broflovski tries to clinch there but Kanno circles away.
Broflovski lands a really nice looking cross but Kanno seems unphased.
Broflovski staying out of range there. Kanno throws a shot from downtown. Broflovski moves away and avoids it. Broflovski thuds a left hand into Kanno's body. Broflovski slips under a jab from Kanno. Kanno misses with a double jab
letting Broflovski counter with a right hand. Kanno throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kanno throws the left hand but Broflovski avoids the punch easily. Broflovski tries to clinch but Kanno is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sloppy strikes from Kanno. Those never looked like landing. Broflovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kanno throws out the jab. Broflovski throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Broflovski wants to clinch up but Kanno keeps it at a distance. Kanno misses with a right hand enabling Broflovski to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Kanno throws a looping overhand right but Broflovski ducks down to avoid it. Broflovski tries to clinch but fails miserably and Kanno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kanno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kanno tries to land a leg kick but Broflovski saw it coming and moves away.
Broflovski tries to clinch there but Kanno circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kanno. Kanno throws an overhand right that lands on Broflovski's shoulder, as Broflovski tries to avoid the shot. Kanno throws a sloppy head kick and Broflovski moves out of range easily. Broflovski is looking for a counter combo. Kanno takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL# Broflovski closes the distance and clinches. Kanno tries to throw a body punch but Broflovski avoids it by throwing Kanno back against the ropes. Broflovski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Broflovski scores with a nice hook to the head. Broflovski is leaning against Kanno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short uppercut from Broflovski. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Broflovski blocks a body shot from Kanno. Kanno throws a punch but it's blocked by Broflovski. #T2# Broflovski misses with a body punch.
Kanno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Broflovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kanno's elbow. Broflovski blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kanno. Kanno misses with a short punch on the inside. Kanno misses with the head strike.
Kanno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kanno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kanno tries a body shot but Broflovski blocks it.
Broflovski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A hook to the body from Broflovski.
Broflovski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kanno. Broflovski digs a right hand into Kanno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kanno's gas tank. Kanno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Broflovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Broflovski lands a left hand.
Broflovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Broflovski blocks a body shot from Kanno. Nice body punch from Broflovski. Kanno tries to throw a body punch but Broflovski avoids it by throwing Kanno back against the ropes.
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 Kyle Broflovski. I think Broflovski 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikami Kanno! After winning the bout, Mikami Kanno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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