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Event:
Syn 667 Whymer vs Nixon II
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Shoe misses with a series of wild punches.
A clash of legs there as Makaki Iii blocks the low kick.
Shoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makaki Iii is looking to slow Shoe down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Shoe.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Shoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makaki Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makaki Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Shoe.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shoe.
Makaki Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe throws a right hand that Makaki Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Makaki Iii also avoids with ease.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shoe throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shoe.#T1#
Shoe wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Shoe - just one landing.
Makaki Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makaki Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Shoe looks to move away, Makaki Iii throws a big counter combo but Shoe just gets out of the way.
Makaki Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Makaki Iii counters with a takedown into side control.
Makaki Iii cracks Shoe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
An elbow from Makaki Iii crashes against the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii trying to control the action but Shoe is working from the bottom.
Makaki Iii tries to score with some ground and pound. Shoe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Shoe is looking to regain half guard here but Makaki Iii keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Makaki Iii.
You can see the frustration on Shoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makaki Iii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shoe tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shoe regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makaki Iii content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shoe pushes Makaki Iii off looking to stand but Makaki Iii dives back in and keeps control.
Makaki Iii thows a huge punch but Shoe dodges it nicely.
Shoe is trying to stand back up but Makaki Iii is controlling him
Makaki Iii controlling the action here.
Shoe tries to kick Makaki Iii off but Makaki Iii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Shoe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makaki Iii.
Shoe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makaki Iii preventing the sweep.
Shoe being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shoe holds on and takes a little breather.
Shoe wants to get back to his feet but Makaki Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Shoe is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Shoe instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Shoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shoe.
Shoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Shoe clinches with his opponent.
Makaki Iii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makaki Iii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shoe.
The referee calls for Makaki Iii to work.
Makaki Iii is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yancy Makaki Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoe tries to throw a body punch but Makaki Iii avoids it by throwing Shoe back against the cage.
Shoe lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Shoe finds it's way through Makaki Iii's defenses.
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target. #TD#
Makaki Iii gets a double leg takedown into Shoe's guard.
Makaki Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shoe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Makaki Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Makaki Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shoe holds on and takes a little breather.
Shoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makaki Iii postures up in Shoe's guard and throws a big left but Shoe blocks it.
Shoe wants to stand but Makaki Iii is controlling the position.
Makaki Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Shoe wants to stand and escape but Makaki Iii is having none of it.
Makaki Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Shoe has wrist control.
Makaki Iii lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makaki Iii passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Makaki Iii stalls from top position.
Makaki Iii scoring with punches from side control.
Makaki Iii lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shoe is trying to get back to his feet.
Shoe tries to bench press Makaki Iii off him but Makaki Iii keeps the position.
Shoe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Makaki Iii connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shoe some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Shoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makaki Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shoe keeps working. #T2#
Makaki Iii throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shoe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Makaki Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shoe is looking to control Makaki Iii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shoe avoid being mounted?
Shoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shoe trying to control but Makaki Iii postures up.
Makaki Iii thows a huge punch but Shoe dodges it nicely.
Makaki Iii wants to control but Shoe is keeping him busy.
Shoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Makaki Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shoe keeps working.
Shoe is trying to stand.
Shoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is looking to take a break and control but Shoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makaki Iii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shoe defending well though.
Shoe is trying to control but can't.
Makaki Iii throwing shots but Shoe is blocking nicely.
Shoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shoe has his hands clasped together around Makaki Iii's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Makaki Iii working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Makaki Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Makaki Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shoe's head.
Shoe pushes Makaki Iii off looking to stand but Makaki Iii dives back in and keeps control.
Makaki Iii lands strikes from half guard.
Shoe pushes Makaki Iii off looking to stand but Makaki Iii dives back in and keeps control.
Makaki Iii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makaki Iii is keen to just control but Shoe is a slippery customer.
Makaki Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shoe trying to control but Makaki Iii postures up.
Makaki Iii working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaki Iii looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shoe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Makaki Iii throwing shots but Shoe is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Makaki Iii connects with a nice short shot to Shoe's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Shoe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shoe has control of Makaki Iii's left arm, preventing Makaki Iii from doing any damage.
Shoe wants to sweep here but Makaki Iii controlling him for the moment.
Shoe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Makaki Iii dives into side control.
Makaki Iii working the head and body with strikes.
Shoe tries to escape but Makaki Iii is in control.
The strikes coming from Makaki Iii are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Makaki Iii is trying to ground and pound but Shoe uses the momentary lack of control by Makaki Iii to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe wants to improve his position but Makaki Iii is controlling well.
Makaki Iii lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Makaki Iii wants to control but Shoe is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Shoe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Makaki Iii is on him like a limpet, forcing Shoe back against the cage.#BC2#
Shoe breaks the clinch.
Shoe misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter the offense by Shoe and move into the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Shoe moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Shoe misses with a straight right.
Good work by Makaki Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shoe misses with an uppercut
and Makaki Iii counters with a three punch combo that has Shoe backing up. Shoe nods at Makaki Iii to acknowledge the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shoe 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 Makaki Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makaki Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shoe jabs at Makaki Iii's body.
Makaki Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Shoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Shoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Shoe is predictable there
and Makaki Iii counters with a head kick. That will keep Shoe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Makaki Iii shoots in and drives through. Shoe sprawls well.
Shoe looks to land a right hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range.
Makaki Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Makaki Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shoe defends well and Makaki Iii ends up having to push Shoe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Makaki Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Makaki Iii is looking to score with low kicks.
Shoe tries a quick counter leg kick but Makaki Iii is wise to it.
Shoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Shoe.
Shoe loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Makaki Iii misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Makaki Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shoe is out of range.
Shoe with a nice cross.
Shoe throws the left hand but Makaki Iii avoids the punch easily.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Shoe.
Makaki Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe misses with a shot to the body
and Makaki Iii counters with a one-two to the body.
Shoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shoe throws a leg kick
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaki Iii throws a front kick that sends Shoe stumbling back into the cage.
Shoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Shoe misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a two punch combo.
Shoe lands with a straight right. Makaki Iii didn't see that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shoe throws a lazy right hand but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Makaki Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Shoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Shoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe scores with a jab. Makaki Iii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shoe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shoe misses with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii throws a big counter combination but Shoe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shoe scores with a hook to the body. Makaki Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shoe throws a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Makaki Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makaki Iii shoots in looking for a takedown. Shoe tries to sprawl out of it but Makaki Iii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shoe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gum Shoe.
I think Shoe 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gum Shoe!
Post fight, Gum Shoe took to the microphone: 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.
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Event:
Syn 661 Jones vs Toivonen
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Shoe has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Shoe manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Shoe rushes Marston and presses him up against the cage.
Marston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Shoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marston checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shoe - that will leave a mark!
Marston moves out of range of the leg kick from Shoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shoe misses with a looping left.
Marston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Marston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Shoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marston is looking for the big counter here.
Shoe sizes up Marston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shoe lands a front kick.
Marston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shoe lands with a straight right. Marston didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Marston tries to keep at a distance but Shoe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marston scores with a shot to the side of Shoe's head.
Still in the clinch, Shoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Shoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Marston lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shoe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marston's brow.
Marston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe blocking some punches.
Shoe has a couple of punches blocked by Marston.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land. #BC#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe is looking to clinch but Marston is avoiding it.
Marston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe lands the left hand.
Marston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shoe can pounce on him.
#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Shoe there.
Shoe throws out a leg kick but Marston moves out of range and Shoe only half commits.
Shoe lands a right hook to the body.
Shoe looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
Marston is looking for the big counter here.
Marston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shoe can pounce on him.
Shoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shoe connects with a single shot there.
Marston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Marston's head.
Shoe jabs Marston right on the nose. Marston blinks but takes it well.
Shoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marston has time to react.
Shoe 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.
Shoe is looking to clinch.
Marston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Shoe. #T4#
Shoe throws a series of punches but Marston avoids them all with ease.
Marston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
Shoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Marston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Marston misses.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Marston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shoe lands a leg kick that knocks Marston off balance momentarily.
Shoe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marston counters with a left and a right that stings Shoe.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Marston sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe wants to clinch but Marston slips to the side
and Marston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shoe thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy left from Shoe finds it's target.
Shoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Shoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marston, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Shoe on the inside.
Marston lands with a short shot to the head.
Shoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Marston uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Shoe breaks the clinch.
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Marston moves out of range as Shoe strikes.
Marston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shoe lands a leg kick that knocks Marston off balance momentarily.
Shoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Shoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Shoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab from Shoe.
Shoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marston can do to turn this around?
Marston blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Marston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marston slips a straight right by Shoe.
Marston fails to land with a series of punches.
Marston looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Shoe tries to clinch up but Marston circles away and keeps his distance.
Shoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Marston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Shoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Marston 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.
Marston avoids a kick to the body.
Marston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
Shoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marston momentarily.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Marston's front leg but catches the back leg as Marston tries to avoid it.
Marston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe dips to his left and cracks Marston with an uppercut!
Shoe scores with a hook.
Marston takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Shoe loads up on a big right hand but Marston slips the punch.
A solid body kick from Shoe.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shoe works the jab nicely.
Marston swinging wildly here.
As Marston backs away, Shoe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. Marston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shoe looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Shoe throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
Marston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shoe.
Marston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
A jab from Shoe misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Marston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe throws a low kick but Marston avoids it.
Shoe cracks Marston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shoe.
Shoe lands with a slapping head kick.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Gum Shoe is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shoe.
Shoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shoe throws out a leg kick but Marston moves out of range and Shoe only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
Shoe lands with a good body shot.
Shoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Marston should have avoided that one.
Shoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marston takes one to the chin there.
Marston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Shoe takes the fight into the clinch.
Shoe blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shoe.
Shoe stalling the fight.
#T1#
Marston lands a right hand.
Shoe blocking some punches.
Marston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Marston.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe.
Shoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shoe working aggressively here.
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Shoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marston's elbow.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe tries a body shot but Marston blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marston throws a head punch that misses.
Shoe tries to work over Marston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Shoe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
Shoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marston stalling in the clinch but Shoe improves position. #BC#
Shoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shoe moves in looking to clinch but Marston pushes him off.
Marston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shoe looks to throw the jab but Marston is out of range.
Shoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shoe.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John Marston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Shoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shoe scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Shoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shoe misses with a low kick as Marston jumps back.
Marston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe misses with a combination
and Marston counters with a right hand to the body.
Shoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marston.
Marston throws out a counter right but Shoe avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Shoe.
John Marston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shoe misses with a few strikes there.
Shoe cracks Marston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Marston checks a leg kick.
Marston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marston misses the jab.#T4#
Shoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Marston sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shoe lands a really nice looking cross but Marston seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Shoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoe throws a hook but Marston avoids it easily.
Marston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gum Shoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shoe throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gum Shoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shoe 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gum Shoe!
Post fight, Gum Shoe stared into the camera and said 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.
The defeated John Marston had this to say: 'So far as the note goes, nope, I'll keep an
eye out for it next time, ta.'.
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Event:
Syn 658 Warror vs Diggs V
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Shoe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahonen.
Shoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahonen.
Shoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Shoe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shoe.
Shoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahonen controls his hands.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shoe takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Ahonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen walks into a straight right hand from Shoe.
Ahonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ahonen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Good leg kick by Shoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahonen checks a leg kick.
Shoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.#CL2#
Shoe instigates a clinch.
Ahonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shoe.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
A short right from Ahonen on the inside.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shoe presses Ahonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ahonen wants a takedown.
Shoe misses with an elbow over the top.
Ahonen tries to throw a body punch but Shoe avoids it by throwing Ahonen back against the cage.
Shoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Shoe.
Shoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahonen.
Ahonen has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe.
Shoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ahonen fails to land.
Shoe leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe. #BC2#
Shoe breaks the clinch.
Shoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Ahonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ahonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good leg kick by Shoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoe scores with a jab.
Ahonen misses with a low kick. #T3#
Shoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Shoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shoe misses the body punch
and Ahonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahonen loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Shoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ahonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoe. Shoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Shoe throws a lazy right hand but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Ahonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahonen tries to avoid it.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahonen misses its target.
Ahonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Ahonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ahonen checks it well.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ahonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shoe works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Shoe moves into the clinch.
Ahonen tries to pull guard but Shoe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shoe working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen misses with a punch to the body.
Ahonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shoe.
#TD#
Ahonen pulls guard successfully.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Shoe throws a leg kick but Ahonen checks it. #TD#
Ahonen scores with a takedown into Shoe's guard.
Shoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shoe wants to stand and escape but Ahonen is having none of it.
Shoe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shoe has momentary wrist control but Ahonen slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen works over Shoe with some ground and pound from guard.
Ahonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Ahonen postures up.
#T1#
Ahonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Shoe has his feet on Ahonen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahonen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahonen.
Shoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shoe throws a right hand that misses
and Ahonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Ahonen's shoulder, as Ahonen tries to avoid the shot.
Shoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Ahonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shoe's head.#T2#
Shoe pulls Ahonen in close to prevent any damage.
Ahonen won't allow Shoe to sweep him here.
Shoe trying to control the position here.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Shoe keeps moving.
Shoe wants to get back to his feet but Ahonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ahonen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ahonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shoe pushes Ahonen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ahonen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ahonen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shoe some visible discomfort.
#T3#
Shoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shoe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shoe is trying to control Ahonen's posture but Ahonen avoids it.
Ahonen lands some shots froms side control.
Shoe keeping his opponent close.
Ahonen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ahonen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ahonen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shoe is trying to get back to his feet.
Ahonen scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ahonen landing a few strikes.
Shoe is looking to reverse the position.
Ahonen working away.
Ahonen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ahonen in side control lands a decent elbow. #ES2#
Shoe bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Shoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ahonen will feel that in the morning.
Ahonen tries to move into range but Shoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Ahonen is looking to slow Shoe down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shoe throws a series of punches but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Ahonen moves out of range easily.
Ahonen blocks a leg kick.
Ahonen looks to land a right hand but Shoe moved out of range.
Shoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Ahonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shoe.
Shoe throws the kick towards the body but Ahonen avoids it.
As Shoe backs away, Ahonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ahonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahonen's head.
A low kick from Shoe misses
and Ahonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shoe 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.
Both fighters circling a little - Shoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Shoe misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ahonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shoe tries to land a front kick but Ahonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It appears Ahonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shoe misses with a hook.
Shoe wants to slow Ahonen down by chopping away at his legs.
Shoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shoe misses with a looping right.
Shoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shoe looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Shoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Shoe misses with a body kick.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shoe takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Shoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ahonen 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 Shoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ahonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoe on the side of the head.
Shoe misses with a straight left.
Shoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ahonen on the side of the head.
Shoe scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahonen misses the target.
Shoe thuds his right hand into Ahonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shoe. Ahonen shrugs it off though.
Ahonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shoe at a distance.
Ahonen throws a leg kick but Shoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahonen lands a jab to the nose.
Ahonen lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Ahonen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shoe quickly recovers to half guard.
Ahonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shoe is looking to escape.
Shoe has hold of Ahonen's hands but Ahonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ahonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shoe trying to hold on to Ahonen's head to control him but Ahonen postures up.
Ahonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahonen stops Shoe from getting back to his feet.
Manu Ahonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahonen trying to control the action but Shoe is working from the bottom.
Shoe taking some punishment here, with Ahonen in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Shoe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahonen.
Shoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe wants to get back to full guard.
Shoe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shoe wants to control but Ahonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Ahonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ahonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gum Shoe.
I think Shoe 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gum Shoe!
Gum Shoe made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.
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Event:
Syn 653 Magufuli vs Robinson
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Shoe tries to bum rush Garibaldi with a series of wild strikes but Garibaldi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shoe. That's going to slow Garibaldi down.
Shoe throws a body kick that misses
and Garibaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garibaldi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shoe connects with a jab.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Garibaldi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Garibaldi misses the target.
Garibaldi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Garibaldi moves out of range easily.
Garibaldi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shoe can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Shoe there.
Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shoe.
Decent striking displayed by Shoe there.
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garibaldi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garibaldi on the side of the head.
Garibaldi scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Garibaldi misses its intended target. #T1#
Shoe lands a leg kick that knocks Garibaldi off balance momentarily.
Shoe throws a looping overhand right but Garibaldi ducks down to avoid it.
Garibaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoe is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Shoe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shoe sizes up Garibaldi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
Garibaldi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Shoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
It looks like Gum Shoe has been cut.
Shoe moves away from the strike by Garibaldi.
Shoe throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Garibaldi counters with a nice right hand that sends Shoe toppling to the canvas! Shoe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Garibaldi finish him?!#ROC#
Shoe is rocked!
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!
Garibaldi closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Shoe out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Garibaldi!
Our winner, Michael Garibaldi, 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.
In defeat, Gum Shoe stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Event:
Syn 648 Gravas vs JYD
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoe.
Shoe cracks Ahonen with a good jab.
Ahonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shoe's hands.
Ahonen feints and then cracks Shoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shoe down.
Ahonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shoe 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.
A shot to the liver by Ahonen. Beautiful body shot.
Shoe thows a body kick. Ahonen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen jabs Shoe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shoe throws a low kick, looking for Ahonen's leg but Ahonen calmly moves out of range.
Ahonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shoe throws a low kick but Ahonen avoids it.
Shoe connects with a body shot.
Shoe throws out a leg kick but Ahonen moves out of range and Shoe only half commits.
Ahonen feints a counter leg kick.
Shoe checks a low kick from Ahonen.#T1#
Shoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahonen.
Shoe throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ahonen, right into the meat.
Shoe throws a leg kick
and Ahonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahonen throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Ahonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Shoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahonen has time to react.
Shoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shoe is looking to land body kicks.
Ahonen throws a wild body kick that Shoe sees coming a mile off.
Ahonen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid body kick from Shoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe tests Ahonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahonen looks to land a right hand but Shoe moved out of range.
Shoe dips to his left and cracks Ahonen with an uppercut!
Shoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Ahonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahonen wants to counter the offense by Shoe and move into the clinch position.
Ahonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shoe scores with a punch to the head.
Shoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ahonen checks it well.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahonen.
Ahonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Ahonen.
#CL2#
Ahonen has closed the distance and engaged Shoe in a clinch.
Ahonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
Shoe slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Ahonen as the two fighters clinch.
Shoe prevents a body shot from Ahonen.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Shoe misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahonen. #BC#
Shoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahonen loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Shoe's shoulder, as Shoe tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Ahonen finds it's way through Shoe's defenses.
Shoe throws a low kick but Ahonen avoids it.
Shoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahonen's head.
Shoe sizes up Ahonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahonen checks a low kick from Shoe.
Ahonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Shoe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ahonen back to the cage. Shoe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good standup being displayed there by Shoe as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen thuds his right hand into Shoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ahonen avoids a kick to the body.
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Shoe tries to clinch but Ahonen is having none of it. #T4#
Shoe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shoe lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Shoe clinches.
Ahonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahonen jumps guard but Shoe stands there with Ahonen around his waist. Ahonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahonen.
Shoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahonen can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Shoe.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
Shoe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Shoe misses the target.
Ahonen swings for the body but Shoe moves out of range.
Gum Shoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahonen throws a leg kick #CL#
and Shoe counters by clinching up.
A short right from Shoe on the inside.
Shoe is stalling here.
Ahonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoe controls his hands.
Shoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ahonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Shoe has closed the distance and engaged Ahonen in a clinch.
Ahonen misses with the head strike.
Ahonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe scores with a shot to the side of Ahonen's head.
Shoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe lands a nice uppercut.
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe. #T1#
Shoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shoe.
Ahonen lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahonen misses with a body punch.
Ahonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ahonen fails to land.
Ahonen misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Ahonen.
Ahonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shoe tries a body shot but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen is working Shoe over against the cage.
Shoe throws a head punch that misses.
Ahonen tries to work over Shoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Shoe.
Shoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Shoe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ahonen avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen gets through Shoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Shoe scores with a shot to the side of Ahonen's head.
Ahonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shoe.
Shoe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ahonen cracks Shoe with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ahonen fails to land.
Ahonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoe controls his hands.
#BC#
Shoe manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahonen.
Nice jab there from Ahonen.
Shoe throws a front kick aimed at Ahonen's knee but Ahonen avoids it well.
Shoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahonen blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Ahonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Shoe throws a lazy head kick
letting Ahonen counter with a right hand.
Ahonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahonen misses the target.
Shoe digs a good hook to Ahonen's body.
Ahonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ahonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Shoe has managed to clinch.
Ahonen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shoe after a bit of a struggle.
Ahonen tries to throw a body punch but Shoe avoids it by throwing Ahonen back against the cage.
Gum Shoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shoe digs a right hand underneath Ahonen's ribcage. Ahonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahonen.
Ahonen blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Shoe.
#T4#
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shoe lands a right hand.
Ahonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahonen lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Shoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Shoe can't find room to land a body shot as Ahonen controls the action.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shoe lands a nice uppercut.
Ahonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shoes head.
Shoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
Ahonen misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Ahonen.
Shoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahonen.
Ahonen working aggressively here.
Ahonen blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahonen throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
Shoe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot by Shoe.
Ahonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shoe's sensitive parts.
Shoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Shoe scores with a four punch combination!
Shoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahonen swings for the body but Shoe moves out of range.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Shoe.
Shoe defending well as Ahonen loads up on a big left hand.
Ahonen takes one to the side of the head.
Ahonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target.
Ahonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahonen moves forwards but Shoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
A jab from Ahonen misses. #T1#
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Shoe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahonen! But no joy.
Ahonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe throws a head kick but Ahonen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe scores with a nice strike.
Shoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahonen throws a low kick but Shoe moves out of range easily.
Shoe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shoe scores with a hook to the body. Ahonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahonen avoids the head kick by Shoe.
Ahonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ahonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shoe.
Ahonen lands with a hook. Shoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Shoe misses.
Shoe lands with a right hand.
Ahonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shoe.
Shoe swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
#T2#
Shoe scores with a hook.
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 jab from Ahonen does it's job there.
Shoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shoe throws a solid leg kick but Ahonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shoe.
A nice side step and Ahonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ahonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shoe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ahonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Ahonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shoe lands the left hand.
Ahonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shoe.
Shoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shoe lands with a kick to the temple. Ahonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ahonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Shoe misses with a left hand
and Ahonen counters with a leg kick.
Ahonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shoe's calf.
Shoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahonen.
A cross from Shoe lands.
Shoe lands a leg kick that knocks Ahonen off balance momentarily.
Shoe looks to land a combination but Ahonen avoids it well.
Ahonen digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shoe.
Manu Ahonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shoe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ahonen.
Shoe throwing a counter right hand but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Ahonen checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shoe.
Shoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahonen. That did some damage!
Shoe connects with a leg kick. Ahonen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ahonen blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen misses with a hook.
Shoe tries to clinch up.#T4#
Shoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahonen. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen scores with the left hand. Shoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahonen checks a leg kick.
Shoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shoe moves out of range of the body kick from Ahonen.
Danga de danga de dang - Shoe scores with a four punch combination!
Ahonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shoe.
Ahonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shoe to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ahonen misses with a looping left.
Shoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahonen can do to turn this around?
Shoe misses with a kick to the body.
Gum Shoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gum Shoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shoe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gum Shoe!
Post fight, Gum Shoe stared into the camera and said 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.
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Syn 645 Jones vs Knox
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Shoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makaki Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range and Shoe settles back down.
Shoe 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.
Makaki Iii 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.
A lazy left from Shoe finds it's target.
Shoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
Makaki Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Makaki Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shoe throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Makaki Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe cracks Makaki Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Shoe.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Shoe's leg. Shoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shoe throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Shoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makaki Iii.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii moved away.
Shoe defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
Shoe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe moves in looking to clinch but Makaki Iii pushes him off.
Makaki Iii works the jab nicely.
Shoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Shoe moved out of range nicely.
Shoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makaki Iii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makaki Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Shoe takes one to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Shoe blocks it.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2##CL#
Makaki Iii moves into range and clinches up with Shoe.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Shoe avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shoe stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
Shoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Shoe misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Shoe.
Makaki Iii lands an uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shoe tries to stall but Makaki Iii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makaki Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Shoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shoe cracks Makaki Iii with a nice body shot.
Shoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Shoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shoe throws a body kick that misses.
Makaki Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shoe tries to bum rush Makaki Iii with a series of wild strikes but Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Shoe throws the left hand but Makaki Iii avoids the punch easily.
Makaki Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Shoe seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
Shoe misses with a combination
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Makaki Iii has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Makaki Iii.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shoe backwards. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe. #BC#
Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Makaki Iii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shoe misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a left to the body.
Shoe tries to clinch there but Makaki Iii circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Makaki Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shoe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Shoe.
Shoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Makaki Iii rushes Shoe and presses him up against the cage.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makaki Iii.
Shoe can't break the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Shoe moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii throws out a leg kick but Shoe moves out of range and Makaki Iii only half commits.
Shoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shoe throws out a leg kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range and Shoe only half commits.
Shoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Shoe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Makaki Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Shoe seems unphased.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. Shoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Shoe lunges at Makaki Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makaki Iii's hand.
Makaki Iii thumps Shoe with a low kick.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Shoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoe works Makaki Iii's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. Shoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shoe tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makaki Iii 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 Shoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Makaki Iii looks for the body kick but Shoe saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Makaki Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Makaki Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Shoe misses.
As Shoe backs away, Makaki Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Makaki Iii drives through and clinches with Shoe against the cage.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Shoe throws a head punch 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!
Makaki Iii stalling the fight.
Shoe blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Shoe blocks it.
Shoe prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Shoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makaki Iiis head. #BC#
Makaki Iii breaks from the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shoe lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Shoe misses the target.
Shoe 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.
Shoe slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.
Shoe thuds his right hand into Makaki Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left lands for Makaki Iii.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Makaki Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Makaki Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makaki Iii clobbers Shoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shoe avoids the head kick by Makaki Iii.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Makaki Iii throws out a leg kick but Shoe moves out of range and Makaki Iii only half commits.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shoe misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shoe slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii jabs at Shoe's body.
Shoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.
Shoe misses with a body shot.
And Makaki Iii counters with a quick kick to the body but Shoe blocks it.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Makaki Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shoe stuns Makaki Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Makaki Iii's leg. Makaki Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
Shoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shoe delivers a nice body kick.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Makaki Iii misses with a right hand
and Shoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Shoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makaki Iii can pounce on him.
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gum Shoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch but Shoe is avoiding it.
Shoe throws a right hand that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Shoe throws a body kick that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Shoe misses
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Shoe drives through and clinches with Makaki Iii against the cage.
Makaki Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
Shoe scores with a shot to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoe controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Shoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Makaki Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoe is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Makaki Iii moves in looking to clinch but Shoe pushes him off.
It seemed like Shoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Makaki Iii takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shoe.
A short right from Makaki Iii on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
Shoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Shoe avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shoes head.
Makaki Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shoe blocking some punches.
#BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe throws a low kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shoe.
Makaki Iii dips to his left and cracks Shoe with an uppercut!
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Shoe moves out of range easily.
Shoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shoe, right into the meat.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shoe can pounce on him.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Shoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makaki Iii slips a straight right by Shoe.
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Makaki Iii punishes Shoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Makaki Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Shoe scores with a jab.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it. #T3#
Shoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shoe. That's going to slow Makaki Iii down.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick from Shoe.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii cracks the inside of Shoe's front leg.
Makaki Iii lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Shoe misses.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shoe digs a good hook to Makaki Iii's body.
Shoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makaki Iii's sensitive parts.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch but Shoe is avoiding it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makaki Iii 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 Shoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shoe.
Shoe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand.
Shoe prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe taking a breather.
Shoe misses with a punch to the body.
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 Yancy Makaki Iii.
Well Makaki Iii 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Gum Shoe had this to say: 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Event:
Syn 639 Boagrius vs Delsarte
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Ahonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Shoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ahonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ahonen. Beautiful body shot.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Ahonen misses.
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Shoe tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahonen misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Ahonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Ahonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoe.
Shoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen moves forwards but Shoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shoe throws a lazy right hand but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Ahonen.
We've been hearing reports that Ahonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab from Shoe does it's job there.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Ahonen swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Shoe tests Ahonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Ahonen misses.
Shoe cracks a nice hook into Ahonen's ribs.
A low kick from Shoe misses
and Ahonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahonen misses with a looping right.
Shoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahonen moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Ahonen cracks Shoe with a good jab.
Shoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ahonen will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ahonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahonen's head.
Shoe throws out a powerful jab.
Shoe tries to work over Ahonen's front leg with a kick but Ahonen checks it.
Ahonen walks into a straight right hand from Shoe.
Shoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shoe.
Shoe throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen misses with a body shot.
Ahonen stalks Shoe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shoe's face. Shoe staggers backwards, shaken.
A left lands for Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target.
Ahonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Shoe. That snapped Ahonen's head back.
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shoe walks into a left hand.
Ahonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut
and Shoe counters with a nice body kick.
Shoe looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Shoe lands with a good body shot.
Shoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ahonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Shoe's head.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Ahonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shoe.#T3#
Shoe avoids the body shot from Ahonen.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahonen.
Ahonen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahonen takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Shoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shoe looks to land a combination but Ahonen avoids it well.
Shoe throws a leg kick
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shoe throws a lazy body kick
and Ahonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahonen swings for the body but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe thumps Ahonen with a low kick.
Ahonen throws a right hand that misses
and Shoe counters with a nice body shot.
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Ahonen throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Shoe throws a big shot that misses.
Ahonen attempts a counter takedown but Shoe avoids it well and moves away.
Ahonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahonen.#T4#
Ahonen misses with a right hand
and Shoe counters with a low kick, right behind Ahonen 's knee. #CL2#
Shoe closes the distance and pushes Ahonen back into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Ahonen misses with the head strike.
Ahonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Shoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen connects with the punch.
Shoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Ahonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ahonen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Shoe instigates a clinch.
Ahonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoe's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC#
Ahonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Shoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ahonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ahonen misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gum Shoe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ahonen throws a good cross that connects.
Shoe throws a series of punches but Ahonen moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ahonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Shoe.
Shoe tries to move into range but Ahonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Ahonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahonen throws a good cross that connects.
Ahonen misses the jab.
Ahonen throws a hook but Shoe blocks it.
Shoe misses with an uppercut.
Ahonen misses with a straight right.
Shoe misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe throws a push kick but Ahonen slaps the foot to one side.
Ahonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shoe scores with the left hand. Ahonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Shoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Shoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe slips under a jab from Ahonen.
Ahonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Ahonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoe scores with a nice right hand.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Shoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahonen.
Shoe lands a slapping body shot.
Shoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahonen throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe swinging wildly here.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shoe in his tracks.
Ahonen misses the jab.
Shoe 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.
Ahonen shoots for a takedown but Shoe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ahonen scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Ahonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Shoe throws a jab when Ahonen was well out of range.#T2#
Shoe connects with a right hand. Ahonen shakes it off.
Ahonen misses with a body shot
and Shoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shoe looks to land a body kick but Ahonen moved away.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahonen punishes Shoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen lands the left hand.
Shoe defending well as Ahonen loads up on a big left hand.
Ahonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahonen has a takedown stuffed.
Shoe connects with a right hand. Ahonen shakes it off.
Shoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahonen is out of range.
Shoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shoe 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.
Ahonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shoe fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shoe.
Shoe throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen misses with a looping left.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe pushes Ahonen away with a front kick.
Ahonen checks a leg kick.
Ahonen checks a leg kick.
Shoe slips under a jab from Ahonen.
Shoe lands a jab-cross combination.
Ahonen misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Ahonen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Shoe slips a jab and a cross from Ahonen.
Shoe throws out a counter right but Ahonen avoids it with no problem.
Ahonen misses with a straight left.
Shoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ahonen's calf.#CL2#
Shoe moves into range and clinches up with Ahonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe has Ahonen pressed against the cage, preventing Ahonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Shoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Shoe blocking some punches.
Ahonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Shoe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shoe trying to control the position but instead, Ahonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shoe into the cage.
Shoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahonen blocks a body shot from Shoe.
Shoe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ahonen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ahonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Ahonen.
Shoe lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen staying out of range there.#CL2#
Shoe closes the distance and pushes Ahonen back into the cage.
Shoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahonen can't break the clinch.
Ahonen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shoe after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shoe looks to throw the jab but Ahonen is out of range.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahonen slips a straight right by Shoe.
Ahonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shoe.
Shoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shoe scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Shoe finds it's way through Ahonen's defenses.
Shoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shoe throws a hook but Ahonen avoids it easily.
Ahonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Shoe scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shoe is looking to score with low kicks.
Shoe looks for the body kick but Ahonen saw that one coming.
Shoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shoe throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Shoe misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahonen misses the target.
Ahonen misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Shoe misses the target.
Shoe throws a big shot that misses.
Ahonen misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Shoe misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ahonen is defended easily by Shoe.
Shoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahonen throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
Shoe stuffs the takedown.
Ahonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manu Ahonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shoe works over Ahonen's head and body with a nice combination.
Shoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Ahonen throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shoe misses with a low kick as Ahonen jumps back.
A left lands for Shoe.
Crunch! Shoe slams his shin into Ahonen's torso.
Shoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shoe tries to clinch there but Ahonen circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shoe - that will leave a mark!
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Shoe.
Shoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shoe.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Ahonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ahonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shoe counters with a good low kick that Ahonen was not able to check. #CL2#
Shoe closes the distance and clinches.
Ahonen has had enough of the clinch but Shoe keeps him there for the moment.
Ahonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shoe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahonen has had enough of the clinch but Shoe keeps him there for the moment.
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
Shoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shoe lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shoe working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
Shoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Ahonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahonen.
Shoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Shoe rushes Ahonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shoe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahonen's efforts to push away.#T4##BC2#
Shoe breaks from the clinch.
Shoe tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Shoe finds it's way through Ahonen's defenses.
Shoe is looking to slow Ahonen down with leg kicks.
Shoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ahonen's calf.
Shoe throws a good cross that connects.
Ahonen fails to land the takedown.
Shoe throws a looping overhand right but Ahonen ducks down to avoid it.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Ahonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahonen tries to avoid it.
Shoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahonen at a distance.
Shoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahonen circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Ahonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahonen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ahonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gum Shoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gum Shoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shoe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gum Shoe!
Post fight, an emotional Gum Shoe said 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.
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Event:
Syn 635 Whyte vs Diggs II
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Sharp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shoe tries to clinch up.
Sharp throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sharp has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sharp there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sharp crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shoe - the referee stops the clock and Sharp gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shoe. Sharp manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sharp checks the leg kick.
It looked like Sharp was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shoe.
Sharp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shoe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shoe scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Shoe takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe prevents a body shot from Sharp.
Sharp throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
Sharp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sharp lands an uppercut.
Sharp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Shoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharp's elbow.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharp tries a body shot but Shoe blocks it.
Sharp scores with a knee to the head.
Sharp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sharp blocking some punches.
Sharp blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Sharp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shoe prevents a body shot from Sharp.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Shoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Shoe misses.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe 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.
Sharp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharp. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe defending well as Sharp loads up on a big left hand.
Shoe misses with a leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Shoe closes the distance and pushes Sharp back into the cage.#BC2#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Shoe. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp moves away from the strike by Shoe.
A counter left hand to the body from Sharp misses its target.
Shoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Shoe throws a looping overhand right but Sharp ducks down to avoid it.
Sharp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shoe.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoe tries to clinch but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sharp is looking to wear down Shoe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sharp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe throws a push kick but Sharp slaps the foot to one side.
Sharp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses.
Shoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sharp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shoe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sharp doesn't seem bothered though.
Sharp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sharp.
Sharp swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Shoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shoe misses with a leg kick
and Shoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe throws a low kick but Sharp avoids it.
Sharp is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Shoe throws a chopping leg kick but Sharp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shoe wants to slow Sharp down by chopping away at his legs.
Shoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sharp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoe.
A shot to the body from Shoe misses
and Sharp counters with a leg kick.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sharp is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shoe throws a good cross that connects.
Sharp lands with a nice body punch.
Sharp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shoe throws a leg kick
and Sharp counters with a thumping low kick.
Shoe misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
Shoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoe.
Sharp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sharp lands with a nice body punch.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Sharp looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sharp checks a leg kick.
Sharp misses with a body shot.
Sharp has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shoe.
Shoe lands a jab to the head.
Shoe swings widly with a right hand
and Sharp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sharp staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe throws a body punch but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Sharp.
Shoe lands with a good body shot.
Sharp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sharp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Shoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Sharp off the cage and back into range.
Shoe tries to clinch but Sharp is having none of it.
Sharp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Shoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sharp at a distance.
Sharp pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shoe is out of range and Sharp settles back down.
Sharp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shoe can pounce on him.
Shoe thuds a left hand into Sharp's body.
Shoe scores with a hook to the body. Sharp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sharp lands a head shot.
Shoe throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe misses with an uppercut. Sharp saw that one coming.
Sharp looks to land a combination but Shoe avoids it well. #T2#
Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Sharp throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Sharp misses with a head kick.
Shoe wants to counter with a clinch but Sharp pushes him away.
Shoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sharp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shoe thinking.
Shoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharp.
A punch combination from Sharp misses.
A shot to the body from Shoe misses
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
Shoe tries to land a body kick
and Sharp counters with a thumping low kick.
Shoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Sharp.#T3#
Shoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shoe is looking to clinch.
Sharp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sharp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoe.
Shoe throws out a counter right but Sharp avoids it with no problem.
Sharp on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Shoe looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Sharp misses its target.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
A little feinted left hand from Sharp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick from Shoe.
Shoe misses with a wild combination.
Sharp slips a straight right by Shoe.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Shoe misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sharp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Shoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharp.
Shoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Shoe catches Sharp right on the button with a cross.
Sharp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Shoe throws a front kick that sends Sharp stumbling back into the cage.
Shoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shoe digs a good hook to Sharp's body.
Shoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Shoe dips to his left and cracks Sharp with an uppercut!
Shoe lunges at Sharp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sharp's hand.
Sharp misses with a leg kick
and Shoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Shoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shoe throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Sharp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shoe scores with a hook to the body. Sharp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Sharp there.
Shoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sharp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp moves forwards but Shoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Shoe moves into range and clinches up with Sharp.
A short uppercut from Sharp.
Sharp lands a nice uppercut.
Sharp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp digs a right hand underneath Shoe's ribcage. Shoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shoe prevents a body shot from Sharp. #BC#
Sharp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharp misses with a looping left.
Shoe pushes Sharp away with a front kick.#T1#
Shoe tries to clinch but Sharp moves away
and Sharp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Shoe closes the distance and clinches.
Sharp struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoe controls his hands.
Sharp digs a right hand underneath Shoe's ribcage. Shoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Sharp.
Sharp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sharp misses with a body punch.
Sharp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sharp lands a shoulder strike.
Shoe pushes Sharp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Shoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sharp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shoe, right into the meat.
Sharp misses with a looping left.
Asa Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp misses with a double jab.
Shoe counters with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Shoe.
Sharp will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sharp throws a lazy right hand but Shoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoe throws a counter combo.
Shoe swings widly with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a three punch combo that has Shoe backing up. Shoe nods at Sharp to acknowledge the strikes.
Sharp lands a nice looking body shot.
Shoe misses with a straight right.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Sharp moved away.
A quick step to the side and Sharp tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharp gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Sharp was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shoe.
Shoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Sharp.
Shoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sharp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sharp slips a straight right by Shoe.#T3#
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sharp missing with a left hand there. Shoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Sharp moves out of range easily.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
Shoe slips a jab from Sharp.
Shoe misses with a body kick.
Shoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shoe tries a low kick but Sharp avoids it.
A lazy left from Shoe finds it's target.
Shoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sharp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shoe with a hook.#T4#
Shoe cracks Sharp with an open hand slap.
Sharp digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharp. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Shoe there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
Shoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sharp at a distance.
Shoe lands with a cross.
Sharp misses with a hook
and Shoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sharp throws a shot to the body.
Shoe misses with a few strikes there.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Sharp's leg. Sharp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from Shoe.
Sharp swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gum Shoe.
I've got Shoe 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gum Shoe!
Gum Shoe took some time post fight to say the following; 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.
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Syn 629 Wearmouth vs Whyte
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Shoe swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Hunt.
Shoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hunt throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Shoe is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shoe jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range. #CL#
Shoe gets a clinch.
Shoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt tries to score a body lock takedown but Shoe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe.
Shoe tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Shoe misses with some punches.
#T1#
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Shoe 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.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Shoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shoe misses with some punches.
Shoe lands an uppercut.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Shoe breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Shoe keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Shoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Shoe throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gum Shoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Hunt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoe circles away.
Shoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Shoe looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Shoe checks it
and Shoe counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee.
Shoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Shoe misses with an uppercut.
Hunt with the counter takedown but Shoe avoids it easily.
Shoe swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shoe connects with a jab.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Shoe's leg but Shoe calmly moves out of range.
Shoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Shoe darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Shoe lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Hunt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shoe uses from the top position.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shoe is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Shoe passes Hunt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shoe slows the pace down in half guard. #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shoe stands up out of the half guard.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shoe to score with a decent uppercut.
Shoe misses with a hook to the body
and Shoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shoe connects with a single shot there.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Shoe clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that round.
That's time! Shoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shoe's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt cracks Shoe with a good jab.#CL#
Shoe pushes Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Shoe gets underhooks to prevent Hunt's takedown attempt.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
Gum Shoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunt is leaning against Shoe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shoe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shoe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Shoe throws a head punch that misses.
Shoe misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hunt has Shoe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shoe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gum Shoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Shoe leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Shoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Shoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt. #BC#
Shoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shoe looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt. #T2#
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Shoe misses with a body shot
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Shoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Shoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shoe keeps the fight on the outside.
Shoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Shoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shoe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Shoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Shoe misses the target.
Hunt checks a low kick from Shoe.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Shoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Shoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donk. Shoe catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Shoe. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Shoe scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Shoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gum Shoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt swings for the body but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
A big right from Shoe misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Hunt moves out of range as Shoe strikes.
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shoe looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Shoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shoe swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
Shoe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Shoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Hunt finds it's way through Shoe's defenses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Shoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Shoe moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt jabs Shoe right on the nose. Shoe blinks but takes it well.
Shoe throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Hunt.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoe.#T1#
Shoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shoe lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Shoe slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Shoe saw that one coming.
Shoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Hunt flicks out a counter leg kick but Shoe steps away.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shoe scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shoe stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Hunt slips under a jab.
Shoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Shoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Shoe throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Shoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shoe.#CL#
Shoe clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Shoe working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt blocking some punches.
Shoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Shoe lands a right hand.
Hunt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shoe walks away with a smile on his face. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Shoe staying out of range there.
Shoe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Shoe moved out of range.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Shoe. #T4##CL#
Shoe has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Shoe's head.
Shoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt lands a body punch.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt works on Shoe's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Hunt drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shoe is looking to stand up but Hunt won't let him. #SUB2#
Hunt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shoe doesn't defend quickly enough and Hunt has managed to lock this one up! Can Shoe escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hunt on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Hunt!
An out of breath Paul Hunt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Gum Shoe had this to say: 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Event:
Syn 624 Jones vs Obuhov
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Shoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spinks's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Spinks.
Shoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
Spinks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoe.
Shoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spinks lands a jab to the head.
Shoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Spinks is just out of range.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Spinks's leg. Spinks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spinks moves out of range of the body kick from Shoe.
Spinks moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Spinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe misses with an uppercut.
Spinks digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
Spinks thumps Shoe with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Shoe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spinks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shoe backwards. #TD2#
Spinks jumps guard.
Spinks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Spinks is looking to work some ground and pound but Shoe has wrist control.#T1#
Spinks stands and throws Shoe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spinks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shoe is looking for a sweep.
Shoe is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Spinks is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Spinks is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shoe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spinks on the ground.
Spinks cracks Shoe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shoe tries to hold on but Spinks postures up.
Shoe wants to get back to his feet.
Shoe taking shots to the head.
Shoe's coaches at Smash and Twist have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Shoe is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
A nice elbow there by Spinks.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spinks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shoe tries to reverse the position but Spinks maintains control.
Shoe is in a horrible position here. Spinks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Spinks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shoe blocking the ground and pound.
Shoe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shoe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spinks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shoe is positioning himself well to prevent Spinks advancing to mount.
Shoe is looking to control Spinks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shoe avoid being mounted?
Shoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Ground and pound from Spinks.
Spinks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shoe pushes Spinks off looking to stand but Spinks dives back in and keeps control.
Spinks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Shoe is trying to control Spinks's posture. Spinks takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Shoe! Spinks is rotating here... this could be the end... Shoe is out! Spinks has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jackson Spinks!
An out of breath Jackson Spinks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Gum Shoe had this to say: 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Event:
Syn 617 Pulkkinen vs Tsoko
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Shoe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lethal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shoe thinking.
Lethal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shoe throws a lazy right hand but Lethal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lethal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lethal.
Shoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shoe throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Lethal was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lethal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shoe.
Shoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lethal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shoe counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Lethal.
Lethal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lethal throws a series of punches but Shoe avoids them all with ease.
Lethal misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe misses with a head kick.
Shoe checks a low kick from Lethal.
Lethal throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Shoe misses. #T1#
Lethal misses with an uppercut.
Lethal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shoe tries to counter with a clinch but Lethal shakes him off and moves away.
Lethal lands a slapping body shot.
Shoe moves out of range of the body kick.
Shoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lethal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shoe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lethal counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Lethal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lethal throws a lazy right hand but Shoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lethal misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Lethal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shoe doesn't seem phased though.
A leg kick checked by Lethal.
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lethal.
Lethal throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lethal moves out of range as Shoe strikes.
Shoe thows a leg kick but Lethal checks it
and Lethal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Shoe.
Shoe scores with a one two! Lethal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lethal is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Lethal cracks Shoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shoe misses with a looping right.
Lethal throws a lazy right hand but Shoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lethal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lethal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shoe scores with a jab. Lethal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shoe fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Lethal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shoe tests Lethal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shoe, as that shot connected.
A jab from Lethal misses.
Lethal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shoe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lethal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shoe.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Lethal. That snapped Shoe's head back.
Shoe lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Good work by Lethal as he checks the leg kick.
Shoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lethal misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Shoe has closed the distance and engaged Lethal in a clinch.
Shoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lethal effectively controlling the action here.
Shoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Lethal controls his hands.
Shoe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lethal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lethal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
Lethal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lethal blocks an uppercut.
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lethal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lethal stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Shoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shoe lands a right hand.
Lethal misses with an elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shoe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Lethal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Lethal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe moves out of range as Lethal strikes.
A big left from Shoe misses.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lethal.
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Lethal uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Lethal misses the shot to the body.
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
Shoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe 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#
Lethal cracks Shoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shoe wants to land a leg kick but Lethal is out of range.
Nice cross by Lethal.
Shoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lethal checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Lethal.
Shoe looks to throw the jab but Lethal is out of range.
Lethal connects with a looping right hand.
Shoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shoe throws a hook but Lethal avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lethal.
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Shoe needs to keep his hands up - Lethal had a free shot at his head there.
Lethal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shoe.
Lethal misses with a hook.
Shoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lethal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Lethal cracks Shoe with an open hand slap.#T1#
A jab from Lethal does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lethal misses the target.
Shoe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lethal backs up against the cage.
Shoe throws a series of strikes that have Lethal backpedaling.
A punch lands to the side of Lethal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shoe misses with a jab to the body
and Lethal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Lethal tries to keep at a distance but Shoe has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lethal fails to land.
I was talking to Lethal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lethal working aggressively here.
Shoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lethal is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Lethal tries to work over Shoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Lethal can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lethal scores with a shot to the side of Shoe's head.
Shoe working aggressively here.
A short right from Lethal on the inside. #BC#
Lethal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shoe scores with a head kick.
Lethal misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Lethal finds it's target.
Lethal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shoe in his tracks.
Shoe misses with a head kick.
Lethal tried to counter with a leg kick but Shoe avoided it.
Shoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lethal manages to avoid it.
Shoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lethal swats away the attempt to clinch by Shoe.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shoe misses with a looping right.
Lethal throwing a counter right hand but Shoe manages to avoid it.#T3#
Shoe takes a swing at Lethal's ribcage but misses.
Lethal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shoe missing with a left hand there. Lethal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lethal throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shoe avoids it.
A slow jab from Lethal misses its intended target.
Shoe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shoe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lethal misses with a straight left.
Shoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lethal jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shoe lands with a straight right. Lethal didn't see that one coming.
Lethal missing with a left hand there. Shoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lethal throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
Lethal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shoe can pounce on him.
Lethal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Lethal does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lethal lands a slapping body shot.
Lethal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shoe misses the jab.#T4#
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoe misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Lethal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lethal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lethal connects with a single shot there.
Shoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lethal throws a big shot that misses.
Lethal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lethal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shoe throws a solid leg kick but Lethal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shoe.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Lethal.
Lethal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shoe on the side of the head.
Shoe moves out of range as Lethal throws a body kick.
Shoe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lethal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe slips a jab and a cross from Lethal.
Lethal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shoe misses with a right hand
and Lethal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Matt Lethal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lethal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Lethal keeps Shoe at a distance using the push kick.
Shoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lethal avoids the body shot from Shoe.
Lethal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shoe tries to clinch up.
A jab from Lethal finds it's way through Shoe's defenses.
Lethal tries to bum rush Shoe with a series of wild strikes but Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shoe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lethal slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Lethal.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lethal, right into the meat.
Lethal scores with a jab to the body.
Lethal scoring well with a low kick there.
Lethal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lethal jabs Shoe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lethal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Lethal. #T1#
Shoe jabs at Lethal's body.
Shoe misses with a body kick.
Shoe misses with a two punch combination.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Lethal tenderised Shoe's leg. Shoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Lethal.
Shoe throws a right and a left that Lethal avoids nicely. #CL2#
Shoe darts in and clinches Lethal up against the cage.
Shoe misses with some punches.
Gum Shoe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Lethal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lethal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shoe at a distance.
Lethal throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Shoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Lethal steps away.
Lethal scores with a jab to the body.
Lethal jabs at Shoe's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
A jab from Lethal does it's job there.
Shoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lethal. #T2#
Lethal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Lethal blocks the leg kick.
Shoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lethal moves away from the strike by Shoe.
Lethal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lethal takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Lethal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shoe throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Lethal.
Shoe wants to clinch.
Lethal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoe.
Shoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shoe tries to land a front kick but Lethal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shoe defending well as Lethal loads up on a big left hand.
Shoe tries a quick counter leg kick but Lethal is wise to it.#T3#
Shoe misses with a hook. Lethal ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Lethal.
Shoe looks to throw the jab but Lethal is out of range.
Shoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lethal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Shoe.
Lethal connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Shoe misses.
Shoe blocks a jab.
Lethal moves out of range of the leg kick from Shoe.
Shoe swings for the body but Lethal moves out of range.
Shoe defending well as Lethal loads up on a big left hand.
Lethal throws a big shot that misses.
Shoe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lethal misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe throws the left hand but Lethal avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Lethal feints and then cracks Shoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shoe down.
Lethal looks to land a right hand but Shoe moved out of range.
Lethal throws a leg kick
and Shoe counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe is looking to land body kicks.
Lethal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shoe misses with a left hand
and Lethal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Lethal.
Shoe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shoe throws a lazy right hand but Lethal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lethal works the jab nicely.
Shoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lethal throws a hook but Shoe blocks it.
Shoe walks into a straight right hand from Lethal.
Lethal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shoe looks to land a body kick but Lethal moved away.
Lethal looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shoe lands a really nice looking cross but Lethal seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lethal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shoe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Lethal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lethal 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Lethal!
After winning the bout, Matt Lethal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Gum Shoe spoke after the fight, saying 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Event:
Syn 615 Diggs vs Sanada II
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Whyte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shoe at a distance.
Shoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Whyte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shoe loads up on a big right hand but Whyte slips the punch.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Whyte moves out of range easily.
Whyte takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Whyte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
Shoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whyte lunges at Shoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shoe's hand.
Whyte throws a right hand that misses
and Shoe counters with a series of strikes. Whyte will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shoe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whyte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whyte slips a jab from Shoe.
That kick from Whyte tenderised Shoe's leg. Shoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Whyte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Shoe.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Shoe has knocked Whyte down with a huge combo! Shoe steps away and waves a wobbly Whyte back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Benson Whyte has been cut.
Shoe is looking to clinch but Whyte is avoiding it.
#T1#
Shoe tries to land a front kick but Whyte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shoe takes one to the side of the head.
Whyte lands a head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Whyte checks a leg kick.
Shoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shoe moves away from the strike by Whyte.
And Shoe responds with a good body kick, but Whyte manages to step out the way in time.
Shoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whyte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whyte manages to avoid it.
Shoe misses with a hook.
Whyte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Whyte misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Shoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whyte digs a good hook to Shoe's body.
A swing and a miss from Whyte.
Shoe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Whyte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shoe slips a straight right by Whyte.
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whyte.
Whyte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benson Whyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Shoe misses.
Whyte lands a leg kick that knocks Shoe off balance momentarily.
Shoe scores with a jab to the head.
Whyte thumps Shoe with a low kick.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Whyte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whyte walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shoe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shoe misses with a wild body shot.
Whyte catches Shoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Whyte throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Whyte misses the target.
Whyte throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Shoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Whyte misses with a left hand
and Shoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Shoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shoe misses the jab.
Whyte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Whyte lands with a right hand.
Shoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Whyte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whyte throws a hook to the side of Shoe's head but Shoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whyte connects with an inside leg kick.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Whyte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Whyte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shoe slips under a jab from Whyte.#T4#
Whyte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whyte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whyte.
It looks like Whyte has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Whyte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whyte blocks a leg kick.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Whyte moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
Shoe moves away from the strike by Whyte.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Shoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whyte throws out the jab.
Whyte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
Whyte misses with a looping right.
Shoe tries a quick counter leg kick but Whyte is wise to it.
Whyte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Whyte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Whyte with a nice cross.
Whyte just misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shoe misses with a left hand
and Whyte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shoe thinking.
Whyte thuds a left hand into Shoe's body.
Shoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shoe misses with a hook.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
Whyte misses with an uppercut. Shoe saw that one coming.
It seemed like Shoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shoe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Whyte has got the better of the exchanges.
Whyte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shoe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shoe misses with a hook.
Whyte lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Shoe misses.
Shoe takes one to the side of the head.
Whyte misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Shoe with a nice cross.
Benson Whyte is winning the standup battle so far.
Whyte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whyte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Whyte scores with a hook to the body. Shoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shoe looks to clinch
and Whyte counters with a nice body shot.
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whyte moves away.
Shoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whyte to score with a decent uppercut.
Whyte digs a good hook to Shoe's body.
Whyte scores with a jab. Shoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whyte throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whyte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whyte scores with a nice right hand.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Shoe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whyte scores with a nice body kick.
Shoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Whyte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whyte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whyte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Shoe finds it's target.
Shoe scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Whyte.
Whyte lands with a cross.
Whyte lands a nice looking body shot.
Shoe avoids a kick to the body.
Whyte lands a body shot.
Whyte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoe can do to turn this around?
Whyte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whyte.#T3#
Shoe tries to land a front kick but Whyte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whyte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shoe at a distance.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whyte.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Whyte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
Whyte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Whyte connects with an inside leg kick.
Shoe throws a nice looking combination but Whyte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whyte throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whyte.
Shoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shoe throws a head kick but Whyte moves out of range.
Shoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice cross by Whyte.
Whyte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shoe.
Whyte scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whyte lands a jab.
Shoe tries to clinch up.#T4#
Shoe looks to throw the jab but Whyte is out of range.
Whyte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shoe's sensitive parts.
Whyte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whyte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whyte misses the jab.
Whyte feints and then cracks Shoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shoe down.
Whyte throws a leg kick which misses Shoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Shoe tries to avoid it.
Shoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Whyte finds it's way round the side to connect with Shoe's head.
Shoe jabs at Whyte's body.
Shoe misses with a hook. Whyte ducked under it nicely.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe throws a head kick but Whyte moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Whyte. Shoe shrugs it off though.
Whyte misses with a kick to the body.
Shoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whyte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shoe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Whyte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Whyte sizes up Shoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Whyte misses with a straight right.
Shoe blocks a jab.
Shoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Whyte. Beautiful body shot.
Whyte lands with a slapping head kick.
Shoe tries to move into range but Whyte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Whyte misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Whyte lands a nice looking body shot.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Shoe.
Whyte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoe.
Shoe walks into a jab.
Shoe throws a jab when Whyte was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte throws a lazy right hand but Shoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Shoe tries to land a front kick but Whyte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whyte throws the kick towards the body but Shoe avoids it.
Shoe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Whyte with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Shoe
and Whyte counters with a stiff right hand.
Whyte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Whyte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Whyte throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Whyte cracks Shoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Whyte throws a poor cross that misses
and Shoe counters with a head kick.
Whyte blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Whyte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whyte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Whyte throws a push kick but Shoe slaps the foot to one side.
Shoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whyte punishes Shoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Whyte sets himself, and Shoe steps forward looking for the clinch! Whyte avoids it this time.
Whyte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Whyte misses with a hook.
Whyte throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
Whyte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shoe moves out of range as Whyte strikes.
A little jabbing left from Shoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Whyte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whyte throws a half hearted mid kick.
Whyte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whyte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gum Shoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Shoe drops his hands momentarily and Whyte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
Shoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Whyte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Shoe looks to throw the jab but Whyte is out of range.
Whyte needs to keep his hands up - Shoe had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whyte, as that shot connected.
Whyte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shoe's head backwards.
Whyte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whyte scores with the left hand. Shoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Shoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Whyte scores with a punch to the head.
Shoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whyte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte slips a straight right by Shoe.
A big left from Whyte misses. #T4#
Shoe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shoe misses with a looping right.
Shoe throws a right and a left that Whyte avoids nicely.
Whyte misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Shoe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Whyte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shoe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shoe blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shoe.
Whyte swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Whyte lands a body punch.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whyte misses with the head strike.
Whyte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whyte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte tries to throw a body punch but Shoe avoids it by throwing Whyte back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benson Whyte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whyte 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benson Whyte!
Post fight, Benson Whyte took to the microphone: 'Told you man how it would go down, are ya surprised? Betta not be'.
Gum Shoe was interviewed post fight and said 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Syn 612 Nixon vs Kocur
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Shoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shoe misses with a low kick as Strauss jumps back.
As Shoe looks to move away, Strauss throws a big counter combo but Shoe just gets out of the way.
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shoe manages to circle out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Shoe.
Shoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss slips a jab and a cross from Shoe.
Strauss scores with a nice head shot.
Strauss throws a right and a left that Shoe avoids nicely.
Shoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strauss. That did some damage!
Strauss stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shoe.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Strauss tries to land a leg kick but Shoe saw it coming and moves away.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Shoe is looking for the big counter here.
Strauss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Strauss misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Strauss - just one landing.
Shoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Strauss's head.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses.
Shoe looks to land a left hand but Strauss moved out of range nicely.
Strauss throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Strauss.
Nice body kick there by Shoe.
Strauss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strauss misses with a looping left.
Strauss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Shoe.
Shoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Strauss's head.
Shoe jabs Strauss right on the nose. Strauss blinks but takes it well.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss needs to keep his hands up - Shoe had a free shot at his head there.
Shoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strauss doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoe circles away.
Shoe cracks Strauss with a good jab.
Strauss sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strauss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strauss checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Shoe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Shoe throws a leg kick but Strauss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strauss is looking to counter the offense by Shoe and move into the clinch.
Shoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Strauss off the cage and back into range.
Shoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strauss avoids a kick to the body.
As Shoe looks to move away, Strauss throws a big counter combo but Shoe just gets out of the way.
Shoe throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strausss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Strauss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. Shoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shoe, right into the meat.
Shoe throws a right hand that Strauss ducks under and follows up with a left that Strauss also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Shoe misses the target.
Shoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strauss checks it well.
Strauss throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Shoe blocks a leg kick.
Shoe looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Strauss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strauss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe misses with a straight left.
Shoe keeps Strauss at a distance using the push kick.
Shoe throws a leg kick #CL#
and Strauss moves into the clinch.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Shoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe.
#BC2#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strauss.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
Strauss seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strauss is looking to clinch.
Strauss takes a kick to the side of the head.
Strauss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strauss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strauss there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe throws a jab when Strauss was well out of range.
Shoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
A jab from Strauss misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe scores with a jab. Strauss acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shoe throws the kick towards the body but Strauss avoids it.
Shoe misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Strauss moves into the clinch.#T1#
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shoe blocking some punches.
Shoe prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Shoe.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Shoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Shoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strausss head.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
Shoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Strauss.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss misses with some punches.
#T2#
Shoe blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shoe.
Shoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
Shoe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Strauss pushes Shoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shoe is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Shoe.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Strauss lands with a left to the head.
Shoe throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Wilhelm Strauss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Strauss.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Shoe lands with a right to the head.
Shoe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Strauss seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shoe can turn it around.
Shoe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shoe misses with some punches.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss lands a right hand.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Strauss.
#T4#
Shoe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shoe can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
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!
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strauss tries a body shot but Shoe blocks it.
#BC2#
Shoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Shoe throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.
Shoe throws a front kick aimed at Strauss's knee but Strauss avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Shoe. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
That's time! 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#
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Shoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Strauss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strauss takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Shoe clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Shoe tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Shoe.
Strauss tries to work over Shoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shoe lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss tries a body shot but Shoe blocks it.
#T1#
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strausss head.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoe's elbow.
Shoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shoe working aggressively here.
Strauss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shoe gets through Strauss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Shoe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strauss.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Shoe.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
Strauss connects with a solid leg kick.
Strauss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strauss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Strauss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Shoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strauss takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Strauss checks a leg kick.
And Strauss counters with a quick kick to the body but Shoe blocks it.#T3#
Strauss throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe misses with a leg kick
and Strauss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Strauss checks a leg kick.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses.
Strauss scores with a nice right hand.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe lands a head kick!
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Strauss 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Shoe swats away the attempt to clinch by Strauss.
Shoe misses with a shot to the body
and Strauss counters with an outside leg kick.
Shoe tries a low kick but Strauss avoids it.
Shoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strauss's sensitive parts.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strauss tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Strauss misses.
Strauss checks the leg kick.
Shoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoe tried to score with a low kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shoe.
Shoe misses with an uppercut
and Strauss counters with a stiff right hand.
Gum Shoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shoe loads up on a big right hand but Strauss slips the punch.
Strauss tried to counter with a leg kick but Shoe avoided it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gum Shoe.
I've got Shoe 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gum Shoe!
As Gum Shoe got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.
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Syn 609
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Shoe.
Ahonen's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ahonen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shoe lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Ahonen.
As Ahonen looks to move away, Shoe throws a big counter combo but Ahonen just gets out of the way.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Ahonen's leg. Ahonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shoe lunges at Ahonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahonen's hand.
Ahonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shoe 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.
Ahonen throws a wild body kick that Shoe sees coming a mile off.
Shoe tries to clinch up
and Ahonen counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.
Shoe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ahonen scores with a nice head shot.
Shoe scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ahonen unleashes a big counter combination but Shoe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good work by Ahonen as he checks the leg kick.
Ahonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shoe defends it well.
Shoe misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ahonen. #T1#
A jab lands there for Ahonen.
Ahonen takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target.
Shoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shoe lands with a nice body kick.
Ahonen throws a leg kick
and Shoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shoe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ahonen.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Shoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahonen cracks Shoe with a good jab.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Ahonen's leg. Ahonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shoe blocks a head kick by Ahonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shoe tries to land a body kick
and Ahonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Ahonen's shoulder, as Ahonen tries to avoid the shot.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahonen scores with a nice body kick.
#T2#
Ahonen motions for Shoe to come forward. Ahonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Shoe. Beautiful body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Shoe as Ahonen shoots in.
Shoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ahonen throws a sloppy head kick
and Ahonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shoe throws out a powerful jab.
Ahonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ahonen pushes Shoe away with a front kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Shoe does it's job there.#ROC#
Ahonen is rocked!
Some bone on bone action there as Shoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ahonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Shoe finish him?
Shoe ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ahonen's jaw. Ahonen's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Shoe does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gum Shoe!
Gum Shoe took some time post fight to say the following; 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.
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Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Shoe dips to his left and cracks Hedman Karlsson with an uppercut!
Shoe needs to keep his hands up - Hedman Karlsson had a free shot at his head there.
Hedman Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. Hedman Karlsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shoe moves out of range as Hedman Karlsson strikes.
Shoe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shoe cracks Hedman Karlsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a front kick but Shoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoe.
Shoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoe. Shoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Shoe takes a swing at Hedman Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Hedman Karlsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Shoe avoided it.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab.
Shoe misses with a wild body shot.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Hedman Karlsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shoe, pushing him back against the cage.
Shoe lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Shoe.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##BC2#
Shoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Hedman Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Shoe throws a low kick, looking for Hedman Karlsson's leg but Hedman Karlsson calmly moves out of range.
Shoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hedman Karlsson at a distance.
Shoe tries to move into range but Hedman Karlsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hedman Karlsson throws a leg kick
and Shoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hedman Karlsson moves forwards but Shoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Shoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shoe.
Shoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice cross by Shoe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedman Karlsson takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson moved away.
Hedman Karlsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shoe.#T2#
Shoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Shoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shoe cracks Hedman Karlsson with a good jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook but Shoe avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Hedman Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Hedman Karlsson there.
A bone on bone clash there as Hedman Karlsson blocks the leg kick.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Shoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Hedman Karlsson clinches. #BC#
Hedman Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shoe motions for Hedman Karlsson to come forward. Shoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Hedman Karlsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Shoe counters with an inside leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shoe to score with a decent uppercut.
Shoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hedman Karlsson avoids a kick to the body.
Hedman Karlsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hedman Karlsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hedman Karlsson slips a jab and a cross from Shoe.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shoe.
Hedman Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hedman Karlsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shoe throws a hook but Hedman Karlsson avoids it easily.#T4#
Hedman Karlsson takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hedman Karlsson lands a leg kick that knocks Shoe off balance momentarily.
Shoe motions for Hedman Karlsson to come forward. Shoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Hedman Karlsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shoe to the mat! Shoe manages to get full guard.
Shoe wants to stand up but Hedman Karlsson is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Shoe is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hedman Karlsson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hedman Karlsson is trying to drag Shoe to the mat but Shoe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shoe avoids it.
Hedman Karlsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hedman Karlsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shoe's defenses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hedman Karlsson.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shoe looks to land a right hand but Hedman Karlsson moved out of range.
Hedman Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Shoe misses with a hook
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Shoe misses with a two punch combination.
Shoe misses with a hook
and Hedman Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shoe throws a hook but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hedman Karlsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shoe misses with a left hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a left to the body.
Shoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Hedman Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shoe scores with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Shoe blocks the low kick.
Hedman Karlsson throws a solid leg kick but Shoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hedman Karlsson.
Shoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Hedman Karlsson has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hedman Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shoe or not.
Hedman Karlsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Hedman Karlsson scores with a knee to the head.
Hedman Karlsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Shoe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hedman Karlsson trying to land knees to the body.
Hedman Karlsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shoe.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
Shoe throws a head punch that misses.
Shoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Hedman Karlsson backwards.
Hedman Karlsson throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Hedman Karlsson - that landed with a thud.
Shoe can't find room to land a body shot as Hedman Karlsson controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Gum Shoe has been cut.
Hedman Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoe's elbow.
Shoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hedman Karlsson's elbow.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
Hedman Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
A short uppercut from Shoe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hedman Karlsson lands a damaging elbow.
Hedman Karlsson lands a knee to the head.
Shoe tries a body shot but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hedman Karlsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shoe's brow.
Hedman Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
Shoe tries to work over Hedman Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hedman Karlsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shoe's defenses.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hedman Karlsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Shoe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hedman Karlsson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shoe to the mat. Shoe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Shoe wriggles free and stands up.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to clinch.
Hedman Karlsson tries to clinch there but Shoe circles away.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Shoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hedman Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoe on the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body kick that misses.
Shoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hedman Karlsson. That did some damage!
Hedman Karlsson misses the body punch
and Shoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hedman Karlsson has time to react.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Shoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Shoe moves into range and clinches up with Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hedman Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoe's elbow.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Shoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shoe blocks a body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Shoe pushes Hedman Karlsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shoe misses with some punches.
Hedman Karlsson missing with knees to the body.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a knee to the head but Shoe blocks with his arms.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shoe lands a left hand.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an elbow strike.
Hedman Karlsson lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shoe tries to move into range but Hedman Karlsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oliver Hedman Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gum Shoe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hedman Karlsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shoe.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hedman Karlsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crunch! Hedman Karlsson slams his shin into Shoe's torso.#CL2#
Shoe closes the distance and clinches.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a knee to the head.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Hedman Karlsson on the inside.
Shoe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe stalling.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Hedman Karlsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hedman Karlsson lands an elbow that stopped Shoe in his tracks for a moment.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shoe.
A short right from Shoe on the inside.
Shoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a body shot from Shoe.
A short right from Shoe on the inside.
Hedman Karlsson takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shoe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
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!
Hedman Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shoe lands a right hand.
Hedman Karlsson is looking for a takedown.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shoe avoids it.
Shoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Hedman Karlsson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hedman Karlsson.
Shoe misses with an elbow over the top.
Hedman Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hedman Karlsson backwards.
Hedman Karlsson prevents a body shot from Shoe.
Hedman Karlsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shoes head. #BC2#
Shoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shoe looks to land a body kick but Hedman Karlsson moved away.
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shoe. That's going to slow Hedman Karlsson down.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hedman Karlsson in his tracks.
Shoe misses with a looping left.
Shoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Shoe misses with a body punch
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hedman Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoe.
A countering left hand to the body from Shoe misses.
Shoe cracks Hedman Karlsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shoe misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shoe, right into the meat.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shoe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL#
Hedman Karlsson forces Shoe back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Shoe breaks the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Shoe moved out of range.
Shoe misses with a looping left.
Hedman Karlsson takes one on the button.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Shoe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Shoe. Those never looked like landing.
Shoe walks into a jab.
Hedman Karlsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Shoe throws a leg kick
and Shoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hedman Karlsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe throws a leg kick
and Shoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gum Shoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shoe 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gum Shoe!
Post fight, an emotional Gum Shoe said 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.
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Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Whyte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shoe.
Whyte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shoe.
Shoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Whyte walks into a straight right hand from Shoe.
Shoe moves in looking to clinch but Whyte pushes him off.
Shoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Whyte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whyte moves out of range of the strikes.
Whyte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shoe is out of range and Whyte settles back down.
Shoe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shoe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Benson Whyte has been cut.
A cross from Shoe lands.
Shoe misses with a low 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!
Shoe stalks Whyte and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Whyte's face. Whyte staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch lands to the side of Whyte 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
Whyte is rocked!
Whyte throws a hook but Shoe avoids it easily.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Shoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Whyte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shoe.#T1#
Shoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whyte misses with a looping left.
Shoe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whyte counters with a nice uppercut.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whyte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Whyte defending well as Shoe loads up on a big left hand.
Whyte just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe ducks right into an uppercut from Whyte.
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shoe lands a really nice looking cross but Whyte seems unphased.
Whyte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Shoe misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Whyte has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shoe.
Shoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whyte misses with a left hand
and Shoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shoe gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shoe misses with a body punch
and Whyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Whyte.
Shoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Whyte counters with a nice uppercut.
Shoe misses with an uppercut
letting Whyte counter with a right hand.
Shoe swings widly with a right hand
letting Whyte counter with a right hand.
Shoe misses with a hook. Whyte ducked under it nicely.
Shoe misses with a shot to the body
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shoe misses with an uppercut
and Whyte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Shoe is rocked!#T3#
Shoe throws a combination that misses
and Whyte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Whyte finish him?
Whyte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shoe swings widly with a right hand
and Whyte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Shoe does no damage.
Whyte keeps the fight on the outside.
Shoe seems to have recovered his senses.
Whyte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shoe defending well as Whyte loads up on a big left hand.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shoe throws a combination. Whyte tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Whyte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Whyte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whyte misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Shoe moves into range and clinches up with Whyte.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Whyte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whyte throws a head punch that misses.
Shoe lands a right hand. #BC#
Whyte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whyte blocks the body kick.
Whyte throwing a counter right hand but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Whyte counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shoe misses with a right hand
and Shoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shoe jabs Whyte right on the nose. Whyte blinks but takes it well.
Shoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Whyte counters with a low kick, right behind Shoe 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe looks to land a combination but Whyte avoids it well.
Shoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Whyte moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gum Shoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whyte misses with a wild body shot.
Whyte walks into a left hand.
Shoe lands with a hook. Whyte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whyte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Whyte throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whyte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Whyte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Whyte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe connects with a body shot.
Shoe throws a leg kick
and Whyte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shoe looks for the body kick but Whyte saw that one coming.
Whyte throws the kick towards the body but Shoe avoids it.
Whyte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shoe.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Whyte!
Shoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shoe misses with a combination
and Whyte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whyte moves away from the strike by Shoe.
Shoe thows a leg kick but Whyte checks it
and Whyte counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoe cracks Whyte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Shoe is predictable there
and Whyte counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe takes a swing at Whyte's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Shoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whyte's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whyte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shoe at a distance.
Whyte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shoe misses with a shot to the body
and Whyte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whyte drops his hands momentarily and Shoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Whyte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shoe scores with the left hand. Whyte knows he should have avoided that one.
Whyte scores with a jab. Shoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shoe lands a head shot.
Shoe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whyte counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shoe. That's going to slow Whyte down. #T3#
Whyte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shoe misses with an uppercut
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whyte moves out of range as Shoe strikes.#KD#
Whyte lands a big uppercut and Shoe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shoe looks OK. Whyte waves Shoe back to his feet!
Shoe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shoe connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Whyte.
Whyte looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shoe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Whyte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Whyte looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoe is just out of range.#T4#
Whyte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shoe 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.
Shoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shoe lands a leg kick that knocks Whyte off balance momentarily.
Shoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whyte.
Shoe connects with a single shot there.
Whyte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shoe scores with a jab.
Shoe thumps Whyte with a low kick.
Whyte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Whyte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe throws a looping overhand right but Whyte ducks down to avoid it.
Whyte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Whyte scores with a nice right hand.
Shoe dips to his left and cracks Whyte with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gum Shoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte'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#
Shoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe throws a wild body kick that Whyte sees coming a mile off.
Shoe with a nice cross.
Shoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shoe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whyte.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Whyte's leg. Whyte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Whyte connects with a nice cross there... Shoe is looking wobbly and Whyte recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Shoe to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Whyte jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Gum Shoe spoke after the fight, saying 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Syn 590
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Shoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fietsora jabs Shoe right on the nose. Shoe blinks but takes it well.
Fietsora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Fietsora's head.
Shoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Fietsora circles away.
Shoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fietsora.
Shoe slips a jab from Fietsora.#CL2#
Fietsora pushes Shoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Shoe prevents a body shot from Fietsora.
Fietsora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fietsora blocks a body shot from Shoe.
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Shoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fietsora misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Shoe as the two fighters clinch.
Shoe 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fietsora just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shoe's brow.
Fietsora leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fietsora.
Shoe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fietsora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A body shot lands from Shoe.
Fietsora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
Shoe tries to land a knee to the head but Fietsora blocks with his arms.
Shoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fietsora blocking some punches.
Fietsora blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fietsora.
Shoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fietsora lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fietsora throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
Fietsora misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shoe.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike.
Fietsora throws an elbow that misses.
Fietsora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fietsora blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Shoe manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Fietsora's head but Fietsora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fietsora. #T2#
Shoe scores with a jab. Fietsora acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Fietsora misses.
Shoe looks to land a left hand but Fietsora moved out of range nicely.
Shoe throws the left hand but Fietsora avoids the punch easily.
Fietsora slips under a jab from Shoe.
Fietsora flicks out a counter leg kick but Shoe steps away.
Shoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shoe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fietsora.
Fietsora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fietsora lands a jab to Shoe's midsection.
Fietsora dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shoe. That did some damage!
Fietsora misses the shot to the body.
Shoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fietsora has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fietsora misses with a straight right.
Fietsora slips a jab and a cross from Shoe.
Fietsora doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fietsora. Fietsora circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shoe moves out of range as Fietsora throws a body kick.
Fietsora cracks Shoe with a good jab.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Fietsora lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shoe doesn't seem phased though.
Fietsora tries to clinch but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe jabs at Fietsora's body.
Fietsora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fietsora.
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fietsora avoids a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shoe.
Shoe missing with a left hand there. Fietsora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shoe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fietsora wants to land a leg kick but Shoe is out of range.
Fietsora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Fietsora lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shoe connects with a looping right hand.
Shoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fietsora throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fietsora throws the kick towards the body but Shoe avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Fietsora does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Shoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shoe throws a looping overhand right but Fietsora ducks down to avoid it.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fietsora.
Fietsora steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Fietsora lands a nice looking body kick.
Fietsora looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoe is just out of range.
Fietsora takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Fietsora takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shoe 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 good leg kick by Fietsora.
Shoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fietsora throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe slips a jab from Fietsora.
Shoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Fietsora counters with a nice body kick.
Fietsora feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shoe's calf.
Shoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fietsora. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Romulus Fietsora 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#
Fietsora misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fietsora. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fietsora scores with a jab.
Romulus Fietsora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fietsora smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shoe is looking to slow Fietsora down with leg kicks.
Fietsora takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Shoe connects with a looping right hand.
Fietsora throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Fietsora is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Shoe - just one landing.
Fietsora fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fietsora lands a leg kick that knocks Shoe off balance momentarily.
Fietsora moves away from the strike by Shoe.
Shoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 Shoe.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Fietsora backwards. #T1#
Fietsora working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fietsora.
Shoe tries to throw a body punch but Fietsora avoids it by throwing Shoe back against the cage.
Fietsora tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fietsora.#BC2#
Fietsora manages to break the clinch.
Shoe clobbers Fietsora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fietsora thuds his right hand into Shoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A leg kick checked by Shoe.
Fietsora slips under a jab.
Shoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fietsora counters with a leg kick.
Shoe moves out of range as Fietsora strikes.
Shoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Shoe blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Fietsora throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Fietsora is just out of range.
Fietsora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shoe's sensitive parts.
Shoe with a jab.
Fietsora is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe backing away here, and Fietsora unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fietsora. That's going to slow Shoe down.
Shoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Shoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shoe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fietsora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fietsora works the jab nicely.
Fietsora scores with the left hand. Shoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Fietsora throws an overhand right that lands on Shoe's shoulder, as Shoe tries to avoid the shot.
Shoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fietsora throws a leg kick but Shoe sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Fietsora digs a good hook to Shoe's body.
Fietsora jabs Shoe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fietsora tries to move into range but Shoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shoe wants to clinch up but Fietsora keeps it at a distance.
Fietsora tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fietsora lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shoe lands a head kick. Fietsora smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shoe cracks Fietsora with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Fietsora is rocked!
Shoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Fietsora is just out of range.
Fietsora is still on wobbly legs! Can Shoe finish him?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fietsora.
An attempted straight right counter from Shoe misses the target.
Shoe cracks Fietsora on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fietsora falls backwards against the cage. Shoe follows up with more strikes that drop Fietsora to his knees. Shoe keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fietsora! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gum Shoe!
Gum Shoe looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.
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Event:
Syn 585
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Shoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meyer 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 Shoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Meyer connects with a jab.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Shoe misses its target.
A big left from Meyer misses.
Meyer blocks a head kick by Shoe.
It seemed like Meyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Meyer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meyer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoe. Shoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Shoe tries to work over Meyer's front leg with a kick but Meyer checks it.
Meyer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Meyer moved away.
Shoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe blocks a head kick by Meyer.
Meyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe tries to clinch but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Meyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Meyer.
A jab from Meyer finds it's way through Shoe's defenses.
Meyer throws a body kick that misses.
Shoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meyer catches Shoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Shoe misses the target.
Shoe moves out of range as Meyer strikes.
As Meyer backs away, Shoe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Meyer punishes Shoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Shoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Meyer. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Shoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meyer throws a wild body kick that Shoe sees coming a mile off.
Meyer throws a low kick but Shoe moves out of range easily.
Meyer scores with a head kick. Shoe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice defenses there by Meyer.
Shoe throws a jab when Meyer was well out of range.
Meyer throws out a counter right but Shoe avoids it with no problem.
Shoe lands with a nice body 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!
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meyer throws a leg kick
and Shoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meyer is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Meyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meyer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shoe thuds a left hand into Meyer's body.
A big left from Shoe misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shoe.
Meyer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shoe. Shoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Meyer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shoe throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Shoe.
Sloppy strikes from Shoe. Those never looked like landing.
Meyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meyer cracks Shoe with a good jab.
Meyer stuns Shoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Meyer.
Meyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Shoe as he connects with a hook.
Meyer moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Shoe.#T3#
Meyer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer.
Shoe cracks Meyer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Meyer avoids the head kick by Shoe.
Meyer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shoe misses with a wild body shot.
Meyer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyer. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Shoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meyer doesn't seem phased though.
Meyer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shoe on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meyer under the eye.
Shoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Meyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoe.
Meyer blocks a jab.
Meyer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Meyer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses.
Shoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shoe misses with a wild combination.
Meyer connects with a high kick.
Shoe slips a jab from Meyer.
Meyer misses with a wild body shot.
Meyer cracks Shoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
Meyer looks to land a left hand but Shoe moved out of range nicely.
Shoe lands with a slapping head kick.
Meyer cracks Shoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Meyer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ulrik Meyer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Meyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meyer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Meyer misses its intended target.
Meyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meyer avoids the head kick by Shoe.
Shoe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Meyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shoe momentarily.
Meyer throws an overhand right that lands on Shoe's shoulder, as Shoe tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Meyer lands.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Meyer moves out of range of the body kick from Shoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Shoe missing with a left hand there. Meyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Shoe misses.
Shoe throws a head kick that Meyer semi-blocks.
Meyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shoe doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe cracks Meyer with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Meyer blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Meyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shoe moves out of range as Meyer throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Meyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shoe blocks the body kick.
Meyer throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
Shoe throwing a counter right hand but Meyer manages to avoid it.
Shoe misses with a looping right.
Meyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Meyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Meyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meyer misses the body punch
and Shoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe throws a solid leg kick but Meyer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shoe.
Shoe swings for the body but Meyer moves out of range.
Shoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Shoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shoe tries to clinch there but Meyer circles away.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
Meyer throws a leg kick but Shoe moved away.
Meyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shoe at a distance.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Meyer takes one on the button.
Shoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meyer.
Shoe misses with a hook. Meyer ducked under it nicely.
Meyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Shoe.
Meyer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD#
Shoe lands a big head kick that sends Meyer tumbling to the mat! Shoe takes a step backwards and waves Meyer back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Meyer is rocked!
Meyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Meyer.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meyer.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Shoe throws a leg kick but Meyer checks it.
Shoe looks to land a right hand but Meyer moved out of range.
A jab from Meyer misses.
Meyer misses with a hook.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Meyer lands a jab to Shoe's midsection.
Shoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Shoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meyer doesn't seem phased though.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Meyer's head but Meyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Meyer catches Shoe right on the button with a cross.
Meyer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shoe.
Shoe looks to land a left hand but Meyer moved out of range nicely.
Meyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Shoe counters with a good low kick that Meyer was not able to check.
Shoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meyer's head backwards.
Meyer looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range. #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe tries to work over Meyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shoe slips under a jab from Meyer.
Shoe checks the leg kick.
Shoe is looking to counter punch.
Meyer throws a series of punches but Shoe avoids them all with ease.
Shoe missing with a left hand there. Meyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shoe checks a leg kick.
Shoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shoe moves out of range as Meyer strikes.
Shoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meyer's sensitive parts.
Shoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe lands a slapping body shot.
Shoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Meyer checks a low kick from Shoe.
Meyer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Meyer throws an off balance right hand
enabling Shoe to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shoe takes one to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shoe.
Shoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good work by Meyer as he checks the leg kick.
Shoe punishes Meyer's body with a nice straight punch.
Shoe looks to land a right hand but Meyer moved out of range.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shoe misses with a body kick.
Meyer catches Shoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Shoe misses.
Shoe misses with an uppercut.
Meyer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Meyer is predictable there
and Shoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Shoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meyer on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Meyer throws an off balance right hand
and Shoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Meyer. That's going to slow Shoe down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shoe.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Meyer misses with a kick to the body.
Meyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shoe.
Meyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meyer connects with the punch.
Meyer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meyer scores with a sloppy right hand. Shoe should have avoided that one.
A jab from Meyer does it's job there.
Shoe blocks the body kick.
Meyer misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target.
Meyer loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.#T2#
Shoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Meyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meyer flicks out a counter leg kick but Shoe steps away.
Meyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meyer ducks right into an uppercut from Shoe.
Shoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shoe looks for the body kick but Meyer saw that one coming.
Shoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meyer checks it well.
Shoe misses with an uppercut
and Meyer counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Shoe.
Shoe lands with a cross.
Meyer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Meyer throws a series of punches but Shoe avoids them all with ease.
Meyer scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Meyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe scores with a hook to the body. Meyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Meyer throws a hook to the side of Shoe's head but Shoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Shoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Shoe coming out on top.
Shoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meyer manages to avoid it.
Shoe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shoe is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Meyer misses.
A jab from Meyer misses.
Shoe moves forwards but Meyer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shoe moves out of range as Meyer strikes.
Meyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Meyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Meyer avoids a kick to the body.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Meyer's head.#T4#
Shoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shoe misses with an uppercut.
Meyer throws a counter combo.
Shoe misses with a hook. Meyer ducked under it nicely.
Shoe scores with a jab to the head.
Shoe lands with a cross.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body.
Meyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Shoe misses the target.
A punch combination from Meyer misses.
Shoe tried to score with a low kick but Meyer checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shoe.
Meyer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Meyer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Meyer scores with a jab.
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 Gum Shoe.
Well Shoe 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gum Shoe!
Gum Shoe took some time post fight to say the following; 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.
Ulrik Meyer was interviewed post fight and said 'Boss couldn't see how I could beat this kid, he was right. I tried though.'.
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Syn 582
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Shoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makaki Iii checks it well.
Shoe misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses.
Makaki Iii keeps Shoe at a distance using the push kick.
Makaki Iii thows a body kick. Shoe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Shoe moves out of range as Makaki Iii strikes.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shoe momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Makaki Iii there.
Nice straight punches there by Makaki Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makaki Iii.
Shoe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Shoe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Shoe. #T1#
Makaki Iii cracks Shoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Makaki Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Makaki Iii crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shoe - the referee stops the clock and Makaki Iii gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shoe. Makaki Iii manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Shoe looks to land a right hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Shoe is having none of it.
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shoe at a distance.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
Shoe lands the left hand.
Shoe is looking to score with low kicks.
Shoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Shoe.
Makaki Iii jabs Shoe right on the nose. Shoe blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Makaki Iii - just one landing.
Makaki Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Makaki Iii digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
Shoe wants to slow Makaki Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Shoe.
Makaki Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook.
Makaki Iii clobbers Shoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shoe.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makaki Iii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makaki Iii.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.#CL2#
Makaki Iii forces Shoe back against the cage and clinches.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoe controls his hands.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe working aggressively here.
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shoe lands a nice uppercut.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
#T4#
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Makaki Iii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Makaki Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Shoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the head.
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe lands an elbow just above Makaki Iii 's eye.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shoe can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Makaki Iii lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Makaki Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makaki Iii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Makaki Iii looks to move away, Shoe throws a big counter combo but Makaki Iii just gets out of the way.
A lazy body kick from Shoe
and Shoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shoe motions for Makaki Iii to come forward. Shoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab. Shoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Shoe strikes.
Makaki Iii 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!
Shoe throws a right hand that misses
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.#T1#
Shoe checks a leg kick.
Shoe is looking to counter punch.
Makaki Iii tries a low kick but Shoe avoids it.
Shoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shoe misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Shoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Makaki Iii as he connects with a hook.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
And Shoe counters with a quick kick to the body but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shoe's head.
Shoe throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Shoe slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
Shoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe misses with a hook
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Makaki Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Makaki Iii misses with a straight right.
It looked like Shoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makaki Iii throws a front kick aimed at Shoe's knee but Shoe avoids it well.
Makaki Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shoe throws a right hand that Makaki Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Makaki Iii also avoids with ease.
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Makaki Iii wants to counter with a clinch but Shoe pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
Shoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Makaki Iii gets a clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoe controls his hands.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3##BC#
Shoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Makaki Iii throws a combination that misses
and Shoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makaki Iii tries to land a leg kick but Shoe saw it coming and moves away.
Shoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Shoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shoe throws the left hand but Makaki Iii avoids the punch easily.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Shoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Makaki Iii loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily. #T4#
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoe.
Shoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makaki Iii throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Shoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii jabs Shoe right on the nose. Shoe blinks but takes it well.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makaki Iii lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Shoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shoe.
Makaki Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Shoe seems unphased.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Shoe moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shoe blocks the body kick.
Makaki Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Makaki Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick that misses.
A left and a right from Makaki Iii both land. Nice combination.
Makaki Iii blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Shoe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 head kick misses from Makaki Iii. #CL2#
Makaki Iii forces Shoe back against the cage and clinches.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoe's elbow. #T1#
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makaki Iii avoids a wild elbow strike from Shoe.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shoe prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe blocking some punches.
Shoe misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoe controls his hands.
Shoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Makaki Iii.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shoe.
A nice left hand lands by Makaki Iii.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
Shoe lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Makaki Iii.
Shoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makaki Iiis head.
Makaki Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shoe up against the cage.
Gum Shoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Makaki Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
Shoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shoe.
Shoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Shoe working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii pushes Shoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Shoe avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii cracks Shoe with a nice body shot.#T4#
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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 short right from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
Shoe cracks Makaki Iii with a nice body shot.
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Shoe blocks it.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Shoe.
Shoe prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Shoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii - that landed with a thud.
Makaki Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
Makaki Iii has Shoe pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makaki Iii 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Gum Shoe was interviewed post fight and said 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 180
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Hedman Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Hedman Karlsson throws a low kick but Shoe moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Hedman Karlsson blocks the low kick.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shoe cracks Hedman Karlsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Shoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Shoe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shoe is working Hedman Karlsson over against the cage.#TD#
Hedman Karlsson pulls guard.
Hedman Karlsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shoe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shoe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shoe has wrist control.
Shoe pulls Hedman Karlsson in to control the position.
Shoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Shoe, not yet.
Shoe pulls Hedman Karlsson in close to prevent any damage.
Shoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hedman Karlsson 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.#T1#
Shoe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hedman Karlsson postures up and lands a big shot to Shoe's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hedman Karlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shoe is keeping the position for now.
Shoe wants to stand but Hedman Karlsson is controlling the position.
Hedman Karlsson stopping the sweep attempt from Shoe.
Hedman Karlsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shoe's head.
Shoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hedman Karlsson postures up and lands a big shot to Shoe's brow.
Hedman Karlsson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Shoe taking some punishment here, with Hedman Karlsson in his half guard.
Hedman Karlsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shoe defending well though.
Hedman Karlsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shoe defending well though.
Hedman Karlsson trying to pass the guard but Shoe defending well.
Shoe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hedman Karlsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hedman Karlsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Hedman Karlsson there.
Hedman Karlsson stops Shoe from getting back to his feet.
Hedman Karlsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shoe wants to get back to full guard.
Shoe is doing well to control the position and prevent Hedman Karlsson from advancing to side control.
Shoe tries to kick Hedman Karlsson off but Hedman Karlsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shoe is trying is best to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedman Karlsson working the head and body with strikes.
Shoe is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##ES2#
Shoe kicks off Hedman Karlsson and gets to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hedman Karlsson.
Shoe throws out a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range and Shoe only half commits.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shoe.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe misses with a leg kick
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe misses with a wild body shot.
Hedman Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Shoe misses with a leg kick
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shoe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Shoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hedman Karlsson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shoe.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe throws the left hand but Hedman Karlsson avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hedman Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hedman Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Shoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shoe is looking to land body kicks.
Hedman Karlsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson throws a leg kick but Shoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shoe thuds a left hand into Hedman Karlsson's body.
Hedman Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shoe.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Good work by Hedman Karlsson as he checks the leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson slips a straight right by Shoe.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a low kick.
Hedman Karlsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shoe swivels and escapes.
Shoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab.
Shoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Hedman Karlsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hedman Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Hedman Karlsson walks into a stiff left hand from Shoe.
Shoe throws a body kick that misses.
Hedman Karlsson wants to clinch
and Shoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shoe tried to score with a low kick but Hedman Karlsson checks it.
Nice shot by Shoe.
Hedman Karlsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Shoe misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shoe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a leg kick
and Shoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Shoe wants to land a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick from Hedman Karlsson misses.
Hedman Karlsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shoe, as that shot connected.
Hedman Karlsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shoe cracks the inside of Hedman Karlsson's front leg.
Shoe throws the left hand but Hedman Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
Hedman Karlsson tries to counter with a takedown but Shoe is quick to defend against it.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses.
Hedman Karlsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoe. Shoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice shot that snaps Shoe's head back.
#T2#
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Shoe moved out of range nicely.
Shoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Hedman Karlsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shoe.
Shoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Hedman Karlsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hedman Karlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shoe has his hands on Hedman Karlsson's head, controlling the position.
Shoe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hedman Karlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shoe controlling the position.
Hedman Karlsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shoe is pulling down on Hedman Karlsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Hedman Karlsson, at least for the moment.
Hedman Karlsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Hedman Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Shoe is keeping the position.
Shoe controls Hedman Karlsson momentarily but Hedman Karlsson frees himself.
Shoe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedman Karlsson works over Shoe with some ground and pound from guard.
Hedman Karlsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hedman Karlsson postures up and lands a big shot to Shoe's brow.
Hedman Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Hedman Karlsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hedman Karlsson throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Shoe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Shoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hedman Karlssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hedman Karlsson's head backwards.
Shoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shoe throws a looping overhand right but Hedman Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe cracks Hedman Karlsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedman Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Hedman Karlsson's leg. Hedman Karlsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Shoe.
Hedman Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hedman Karlsson works Shoe's body with a nice hook.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedman Karlsson throws a front kick aimed at Shoe's knee but Shoe avoids it well.
Shoe is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hedman Karlsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shoe throws a low kick, looking for Hedman Karlsson's leg but Hedman Karlsson calmly moves out of range.
Shoe cracks Hedman Karlsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hedman Karlsson attempts a counter takedown but Shoe avoids it well and moves away.
Shoe throws a leg kick
and Hedman Karlsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Shoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hedman Karlsson defending well as Shoe loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Shoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hedman Karlsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Hedman Karlsson misses its target.
Hedman Karlsson defending well as Shoe loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Shoe.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Hedman Karlsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hedman Karlsson.
Shoe thows a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson checks it
and Hedman Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a double jab
and Shoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a crisp jab.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. Hedman Karlsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shoe misses with a few strikes there.
Hedman Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Hedman Karlsson.
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson moves away.
A jab from Hedman Karlsson misses. #T2#
Shoe wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hedman Karlsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Shoe 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 bone on bone clash there as Hedman Karlsson blocks the leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shoe cracks Hedman Karlsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson moves away.
Shoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shoe throws a head kick but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Hedman Karlsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shoe.
Hedman Karlsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shoe.#T3#
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body.
Shoe 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.
Hedman Karlsson dips to his left and cracks Shoe with an uppercut!
Shoe gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Shoe misses the target.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body.
Shoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Hedman Karlsson and sends Shoe crashing to the mat! Hedman Karlsson follows him down to the mat - Shoe regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Shoe is rocked!
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!
Hedman Karlsson working over Shoe with some ground and pound. Shoe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shoe is still in real trouble! Can Hedman Karlsson finish him?
Hedman Karlsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a big shot! Shoe's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Shoe! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Oliver Hedman Karlsson waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Gum Shoe stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 176
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Yau jabs Shoe right on the nose. Shoe blinks but takes it well.
Yau has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shoe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice defenses there by Shoe.#CL2#
Yau rushes Shoe and presses him up against the cage.
Shoe 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.
Yau prevents a body shot from Shoe.
Yau is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shoe misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shoe lands with a straight right. Yau didn't see that one coming.
Yau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Yau's head. #CL#
Shoe rushes Yau and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yau connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yau lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Yau misses.
It looked like Shoe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yau blocks a jab.#T1#
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yau moves away.
Yau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shoe throws out the jab. #CL#
Yau tries to keep at a distance but Shoe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Shoe is leaning against Yau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yau blocks an elbow strike.
Shoe is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yau.
A head punch on the inside from Yau fails to land.
Come on Shoe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Yau fails to land.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau. #BC#
Shoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Yau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Yau clinches.
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yau has Shoe pressed against the cage, preventing Shoe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shoe blocks it with crossed arms.
Shoe lands a shot to the body.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shoe looking to slow down the pace here.
Shoe blocks a body shot from Yau.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shoe.
Shoe tries to land a knee to the head but Yau blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yau scores with a shot to the side of Shoe's head.
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Yau controls his hands.
Shoe wants to stall.
Shoe stalls.
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Yau can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
A short right from Shoe on the inside.
Shoe tries to throw a body punch but Yau avoids it by throwing Shoe back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shoe.
Shoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Yau backwards. #T4#
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shoe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yau wants to clinch
and Shoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yau counters with a thumping low kick.
Shoe looks to land a left hand but Yau moved out of range nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shoe.
Yau ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Yau misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Yau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Yau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gum Shoe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yau misses with a straight right.
Shoe digs a good body shot into Yau's ribs.
Shoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Shoe.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yau.
Shoe throws a looping overhand right but Yau ducks down to avoid it.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yau just manages to avoid it.
Shoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yau.
Shoe lands with a straight right. Yau didn't see that one coming.
Yau avoids the head kick by Shoe.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yau doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yau slips a jab from Shoe.
Yau throws a nice looking combination but Shoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Shoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Shoe forces Yau back against the cage and clinches.
Yau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shoe misses with an uppercut. Yau saw that one coming.
Shoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yau can do to turn this around?
Shoe misses with a body kick.
Yau steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shoe.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Yau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Shoe rushes Yau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yau swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe trying to control the position but instead, Yau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shoe into the cage.
Shoe misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
Gum Shoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Shoe.
A nice left hand lands by Yau.
A knee to the head by Yau.
Shoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
Shoe pushes Yau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Shoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shoe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Yau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yau has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe.
Nice body punch from Shoe - that landed with a thud.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Shoe.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shoe has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Yau blocks an elbow strike from Shoe.
Shoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoe's elbow.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A hook to the body from Shoe.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Yau lands a nice shot to the body.
Yau lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Yau misses with a knee strike.
Yau lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Shoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoe.
Yau connects with a crisp jab.
Yau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gum Shoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Yau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yau. That did some damage!
Yau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shoe.
Yau misses with a body shot.
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 Gum Shoe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Shoe misses.
Yau throws a big shot that misses.
Yau misses with a low kick as Shoe jumps back.
It appears Shoe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Yau lands a nice shot to the body.
Yau checks the leg kick.
Yau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yau moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body punch from Shoe.
Shoe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Shoe gets tackled into the cage by Yau. Yau maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau keeps control of Shoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yau.
Shoe has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Shoe tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau. #T1#
Shoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shoe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yau pushes Shoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe working aggressively here.
Yau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yau landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Shoe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shoe misses with some punches.
Shoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shoe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calabi Yau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yau backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Yau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe looking to throw knees to the head but Yau is blocking nicely.
Shoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yau's elbow.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Shoe avoids the damage to the body.
Shoe working aggressively here.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe blocks an elbow strike from Yau.
Yau throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yau.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yau.
Yau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Yau misses with the head strike.
Yau tries to work over Shoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shoe avoids it.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shoe is defending well for now.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Shoe on the inside.
A hook to the body from Shoe.
Shoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shoe scores with a shot to the side of Yau's head.
A bit of stalling here from Shoe.
Yau blocking some punches.
Yau working aggressively here.
Shoe working aggressively here.
#T4#
Shoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yau swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shoe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Shoe.
Shoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gum Shoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shoe has Yau pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gum Shoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shoe 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gum Shoe!
An intense looking Gum Shoe took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 171
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Shoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Shoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Doom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
Shoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doom.
Good exchange - Doom coming out on top.
Shoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shoe.
Doom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shoe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shoe 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.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Doom's front leg but catches the back leg as Doom tries to avoid it.
Doom thuds a left hand into Shoe's body.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doom.
Shoe tries a low kick but Doom avoids it.
A solid body kick from Doom.
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!
Doom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doom motions for Shoe to come forward. Doom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe looks for the body kick but Doom saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doom.
Shoe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Doom.
Doom jabs at Shoe's body.
Doom moves out of range of the body kick.
Doom misses with a straight right.
Doom pushes Shoe away with a front kick.
Doom blocks the body kick.
Shoe looks to land a left hand but Doom moved out of range nicely.
Doom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Doom misses the shot to the body.
Doom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Doom lands a glancing blow to the side of Shoe's head.
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Doom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shoe with a body shot.
Doom throws a right and a left that Shoe avoids nicely.
Doom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doom scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Shoe throws a shot from downtown. Doom moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Doom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Doom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Doom.
Shoe cracks Doom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shoe throws the kick towards the body but Doom avoids it.
Doom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shoe.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Doom lands a slapping body shot.
Doom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doom checks the leg kick.
Shoe stuns Doom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Doom throws a hook but Shoe blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Shoe misses the target.
Doom throws a solid leg kick but Shoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doom.#T3#
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoe staying out of range there.
Doom connects with a right hand. Shoe shakes it off.
Doom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Doom.
Shoe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doom.
Doom misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doom.
Doom scores with a hook to the body. Shoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doom throws a series of strikes that have Shoe backpedaling.
Shoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doom. Doom obviously looking to wear him down.
Shoe lands a head kick!
Doom is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doom walks into a left hand.
Doom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Doom tenderised Shoe's leg. Shoe is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Doom throws a nice looking combination but Shoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Doom avoided it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doom. Shoe shrugs it off though.
Shoe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doom.
Doom jabs at Shoe's body.
Shoe takes one to the side of the head.
Shoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shoe swings for the body but Doom moves out of range.
Doom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shoe misses with a body kick.
Doom slips a jab and a cross from Shoe.
Shoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Doom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Doom.
Doom misses with an uppercut
and Shoe counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Doom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Doom misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Shoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doom. That's going to slow Shoe down.
Doom throws a leg kick but Shoe checks it.
Shoe loads up on a big right hand but Doom slips the punch.
Doom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doom misses the shot to the body.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Project Doom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shoe's calf.
Doom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shoe's head backwards.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shoe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Doom lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doom connects with a looping right hand.
A good leg kick by Doom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Doom.
Shoe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Doom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doom connects with an inside leg kick.
Shoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Doom feints and then cracks Shoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shoe down.
Shoe avoids a kick to the body.
Doom moves out of range of the body kick.
Doom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Project Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Doom avoided it.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. Doom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shoe throws a shot to the body.
Shoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doom tries to bum rush Shoe with a series of wild strikes but Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Doom digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
Doom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoe.
Shoe delivers a nice body kick.
Doom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doom.
Doom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shoe on the side of the head.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Doom connects with an inside leg kick.
Doom 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.
Shoe throwing a counter right hand but Doom manages to avoid it.
Doom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shoe. Shoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doom takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doom.
It looked like Shoe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Doom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shoe back to the cage. Doom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doom.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doom.
It looked like Shoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doom.
Doom checks a low kick from Shoe.
Shoe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shoe - that will leave a mark!
Doom missing with a left hand there. Shoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoe.
Shoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doom. That did some damage!
Shoe moves away from the strike by Doom.
Doom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Doom connects with a nice looking jab.
Doom throws a hook to the side of Shoe's head but Shoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Shoe misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Doom throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
Shoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doom throws out the jab.
Shoe 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.
Doom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shoe.
Shoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doom's hands.
Doom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shoe throws a wild body kick that Doom sees coming a mile off.
Shoe avoids a kick to the body.
Shoe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Doom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shoe misses with a wild body shot.
Doom checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Doom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doom lands with an uppercut that bounces Shoe off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Doom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Shoe is looking to land body kicks.
Doom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Shoe misses.
Doom throws a head kick that misses
and Shoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shoe takes one to the chin there.
Doom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doom.
A thudding body kick lands there by Doom!
Doom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doom misses with a straight left.
Shoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Shoe drives through and clinches with Doom against the cage.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
Shoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shoe tries a body shot but Doom blocks it.
Doom throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Doom tries to break free but Shoe pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Doom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doom misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Doom fails to land. #BC2#
Doom breaks the clinch.
Shoe throws a looping overhand right but Doom ducks down to avoid it.
Doom lands an overhand right.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Shoe throws a shot from downtown. Doom moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doom. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doom scores with a nice strike.
Shoe misses with a left hand
and Doom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Doom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Doom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doom scores with a nice body kick.
Shoe tries to land a front kick but Doom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doom lands with a cross.
Shoe connects with a high kick.
Doom lands a leg kick that knocks Shoe off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Doom blocks the low kick.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Doom finds it's way through Shoe's defenses.
Doom avoids a kick to the body.
Doom lands a really nice looking cross but Shoe seems unphased.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Doom moves out of range easily. #CL#
Shoe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shoe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Doom trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Doom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Doom tenderised Shoe's leg. Shoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shoe misses with an uppercut. Doom saw that one coming.
Doom is looking to land body kicks.
Doom throws a poor cross that misses
and Shoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doom thinking.
Shoe throws a front kick aimed at Doom's knee but Doom avoids it well.
Doom throws a poor cross that misses
and Shoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Doom scores with the left hand. Shoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shoe.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
Doom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doom lands with a right hand. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doom throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Shoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doom manages to avoid it.
Doom lands a right hook to the body.
Doom throws a low kick but Shoe moves out of range easily.
Doom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Doom scores with a jab to the head.
Shoe misses with a double jab.
Doom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shoe backs up against the cage.
Doom throws a lazy right hand but Shoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoe ducks right into an uppercut from Doom.
Doom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Doom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shoe 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 Doom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Doom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Doom really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A slow jab from Doom misses its intended target.
Doom lands with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Doom blocks the low kick.
Shoe misses with a head kick.
Doom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shoe needs to keep his hands up - Doom had a free shot at his head there.
Doom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shoe.
Doom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shoe misses with a left hand
and Doom counters with a good low kick that Shoe was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom misses with a body shot.
Doom throws a nice head kick!
Shoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doom lands with an uppercut that bounces Shoe off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Doom scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Doom.
Shoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Doom.
A big left from Shoe misses.
Shoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Doom delivers a nice body kick.
Shoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shoe throws a good cross that connects.
Doom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Doom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shoe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doom.
#T2#
Doom lands a head shot.
Doom throws a head kick that misses
and Shoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shoe walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Shoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick by Shoe misses
enabling Doom to counter with a crisp jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Doom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doom is out of range and Shoe settles back down.
Doom cracks Shoe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shoe's sensitive parts.
Doom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shoe's hands.
Doom cracks the inside of Shoe's front leg.
Nice straight punches there by Doom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Doom.#T3#
Doom misses with a lunging right hand
and Shoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Shoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doom looks to land a right hand but Shoe moved out of range.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Doom's shoulder, as Doom tries to avoid the shot.
Shoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doom. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Doom tenderised Shoe's leg. Shoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doom lands a head shot.
Doom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Doom.
Doom misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doom.
Doom thuds a left hand into Shoe's body.
Shoe misses with a low kick as Doom jumps back.#T4#
Doom throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Doom counters with a leg kick.
Shoe tries to land a leg kick but Doom saw it coming and moves away.
Doom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Shoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doom scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doom.
Doom thuds a left hand into Shoe's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doom swinging wildly here.
Doom scores with a sloppy right hand. Shoe should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Doom dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Doom throws a hook to the side of Shoe's head but Shoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe misses with a wild body shot.
Doom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Doom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Doom misses with the body kick
and Shoe counters with a straight right hand.
Doom thows a leg kick but Shoe checks it
and Shoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shoe's head backwards.
Shoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shoe lands with a nice body punch.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shoe has time to react.
Doom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shoe looks to throw the jab but Doom is out of range.
Doom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Doom just manages to avoid it.
Doom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoe.
#T1#
Doom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shoe throws out the jab.
Shoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shoe misses with a low kick as Doom jumps back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Doom.
The fighters circling - Shoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Doom.
Doom moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Doom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doom throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Doom.
A big right from Doom misses. #CL#
Shoe instigates a clinch.
Doom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doom dodges an elbow strike from Shoe.
Doom swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Shoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Shoe.
Doom misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe pushes Doom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Doom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good standup being displayed there by Shoe as he connects with a hook.
Doom scores with a punch to the head.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Shoe slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doom.
Doom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doom is looking to land body kicks.
Doom looks to land a left hand but Shoe moved out of range nicely.
Doom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gum Shoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shoe.
Shoe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doom throws out a leg kick but Shoe moves out of range and Doom only half commits.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses
and Doom counters with a nice uppercut.
Shoe needs to keep his hands up - Doom had a free shot at his head there.
Doom sizes up Shoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doom misses the body punch
and Shoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doom throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Doom lands a nice shot to the body.
Shoe lands an overhand right.
Doom throws a head kick that Shoe semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Shoe throws a looping overhand right but Doom ducks down to avoid it.
Doom flicks out a counter leg kick but Shoe steps away.
Shoe tries to land a front kick but Doom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Doom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Doom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A good leg kick by Doom.
Good exchange - Doom coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Doom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doom throws a hook but Shoe blocks it.
Doom just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShoe.
Doom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shoe.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Doom's head but Doom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Doom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick from Doom lands but Shoe takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Project Doom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doom winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Doom!
Project Doom is the new welterweight champion!
Project Doom bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Gum Shoe was interviewed post fight and said 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 167
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Shoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Lang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shoe walks into a stiff left hand from Lang.
Lang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lang checks the leg kick.
Lang cracks Shoe with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang lands with an uppercut that bounces Shoe off the cage and back into range.
Shoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lang if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Shoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shoe.
Lang tests Shoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang lands with a nice combination. Shoe backs away looking to recover.
Shoe staying out of range there.#T1#
Lang with a hook.
Lang throws a right hand that Shoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Shoe also avoids with ease.
Lang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Shoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shoe backs up against the cage.
Shoe throws a right and a left that Lang avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lang takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Shoe is looking to score with low kicks.
We've been told by Lang's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lang misses with a hook.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Lang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.#T2#
Shoe takes one to the chin there.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Shoe throws out a counter right but Lang avoids it with no problem.
Lang misses with a jab to the body
enabling Shoe to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Lang misses.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoe is just out of range.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. Lang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shoe throws a wild body kick that Lang sees coming a mile off.
Lang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Shoe moves away from the strike by Lang.
Lang with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Lang.
A little jabbing left from Shoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shoe lands a leg kick that knocks Lang off balance momentarily.#T3#
Shoe delivers a nice body kick.
Shoe slips under a jab from Lang.
Shoe thuds his shin into the meat of Lang's side.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shoe has time to react.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Shoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
Lang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice defenses there by Shoe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shoe.
Lang swinging wildly here.
Lang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.#T4#
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Lang.
Lang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoe on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Shoe.
Lang throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shoe.
Lang cracks Shoe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shoe.
Shoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Lang connects with a single shot there.
Lang scores with a nice head shot.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lang dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lang connects with a jab.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lang throws a big counter combination but Shoe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shoe's head backwards.
Shoe looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Lang.
Shoe misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
Lang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang connects with a body shot that sends Shoe's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Shoe slips a straight right by Lang.
Shoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shoe lands with a cross. #T1#
Shoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shoe.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Shoe's shoulder, as Shoe tries to avoid the shot.
Shoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lang lands a lovely overhand right.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Shoe's shoulder, as Shoe tries to avoid the shot.
Lang walks into a left hand.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang throwing a counter right hand but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Lang throws a good cross that connects.
Shoe misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Lang finds it's target.
Lang 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.
Lang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Lang misses.
Shoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Lang works the jab nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shoe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lang has got the better of the exchanges.
Lang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shoe in his tracks.
Lang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shoe thumps Lang with a low kick.
Lang blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoe can do to turn this around?
Lang tries to bum rush Shoe with a series of wild strikes but Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shoe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A clash of legs there as Lang blocks the low kick.
It looked like Lang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shoe.
Jab by Lang.
Lang scores with a jab.
Lang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A big right from Lang misses.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Shoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Shoe lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body.
Lang connects with a right hand. Shoe shakes it off.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang misses the jab.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Shoe saw that one coming.
Shoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
Shoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shoe, right into the meat.
Shoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
David Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Shoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoe.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang with a hook.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Lang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Lang misses.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoe.
Shoe feints and then cracks Lang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lang down.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Lang digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
Shoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lang's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Lang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Lang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoe is just out of range.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang scores with a body shot.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Lang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Shoe drives through and clinches with Lang against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Lang lands with a light punch inside.
Shoe is trying to stall.
Shoe working aggressively here.
#T1#
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Shoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shoe tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Shoe looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Shoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang blocks a body shot from Shoe.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Shoe lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Lang. #BC2#
Shoe breaks from the clinch.
Lang's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Shoe lunges at Lang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lang's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe misses the jab.
Shoe 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lang, as that shot connected.
Lang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lang moves out of range of the leg kick from Shoe.
Lang cracks Shoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Shoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shoe throws a head kick but Lang moves out of range.
Lang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lang checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lang, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Shoe's shoulder, as Shoe tries to avoid the shot.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Shoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Shoe saw that one coming.
And Shoe responds with a good body kick, but Lang manages to step out the way in time.
Shoe scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Shoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lang.
Lang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shoe walks into a left hand.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Lang got wobbled bad by a big combination! Shoe presses forward with punches and knees until Lang stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Lang closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gum Shoe!
Gum Shoe is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gum Shoe thanked ON TAP 160Q Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 164
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Shoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Smiff.
Shoe throws a low kick but Smiff avoids it.
Shoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smiff tries to clinch up but Shoe circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Smiff is predictable there
and Shoe counters with a low kick, right behind Smiff 's knee.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shoe, as that shot connected.
Smiff fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Smiff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shoe is wriggling around but Smiff manages to pass to half guard.
Smiff works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shoe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smiff.
#T1#
Smiff wants to control the pace but Shoe is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Smiff there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Smiff wants to take Shoe's back here but Shoe is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Shoe can't escape the position.
Smiff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smiff unloads with some shots from mount but Shoe bucks and avoids them well.
Smiff trying to control but Shoe is having none of it.
Shoe tries to reverse the position but Smiff maintains control.#T2#
Smiff raining down shots from the mount!
Smiff won't let Shoe get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Shoe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smiff on the ground.
Smiff looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff avoids the attempt from Shoe to control.
Smiff landing shots from mount.
Smiff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shoe is looking to escape.
Shoe gets back to half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Smiff is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shoe pushes Smiff off looking to stand but Smiff dives back in and keeps control.
Smiff prevents Shoe from improving his position.
Shoe is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Shoe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smiff's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Smiff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Shoe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smiff's guard.#SUB2#
Smiff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shoe is aware though and is defending well.
Shoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smiff is looking to sweep but instead, Shoe has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Smiff actively working from the bottom here.
Smiff is in trouble now - Shoe has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinoa Smiff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shoe lands with a kick to the temple. Smiff shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A good leg kick by Shoe.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown but Shoe shows good takedown defense.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quinoa Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff moves out of range of the body kick.
Shoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smiff.
Shoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Smiff's head.
Smiff avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Smiff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shoe to the ground. Smiff is now in Shoe's guard.
Shoe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smiff is controlling him.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Shoe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smiff is controlling him.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoe has control of Smiff's left arm, preventing Smiff from doing any damage.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shoe is keeping the position for now.
Smiff pushes down on Shoe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shoe wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Smiff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shoe is looking for a sweep. Smiff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shoe is looking to escape.
Shoe wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy.
Shoe wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smiff is looking to land body kicks.
Shoe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smiff lands with a good body shot.
Smiff blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Nice body punch from Shoe.
Smiff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smiff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt - Shoe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Smiff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shoe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smiff somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Shoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gum Shoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Shoe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smiff.
Shoe lands with a kick to the temple. Smiff shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Shoe gets caught flat footed, as Smiff shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Shoe pushes Smiff off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shoe looks to land a left hand but Smiff moved out of range nicely.
Smiff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smiff throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Smiff bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Shoe wants to get back to his feet.
Smiff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shoe to see if he's OK.
Shoe is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #ES#
Shoe sneaks out the side door and pushes Smiff away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smiff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smiff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Smiff doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoe circles away.
Shoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
Smiff scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smiff tries to pass to full mount but Shoe defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that second round.
That's time! Shoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiff. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe leaves Smiff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Shoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smiff.
Smiff doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoe circles away.
Smiff avoids a kick to the body.
Smiff misses with a body kick.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Smiff moves out of range easily.
Shoe is looking to slow Smiff down with leg kicks.
Shoe stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Smiff releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smiff moves away.
Shoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smiff misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Shoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Smiff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smiff won't allow Shoe to get back to his feet.
Smiff preventing the sweep.
Shoe is working hard here to advance position.
Smiff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smiff stands and throws Shoe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smiff connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shoe some visible discomfort.
Smiff trying to control the position but Shoe is working away. #T2#
Shoe is trying to improve his position.
Smiff trying to control the position but Shoe is working away.
Smiff sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shoe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shoe is trying to control Smiff's posture but Smiff avoids it. #SUB2#
Smiff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shoe controls the position for a moment.#T3##ES#
Shoe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Smiff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smiff stands and throws Shoe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shoe regains half guard.#SUB2#
Shoe is defending against the submission attempts here by Smiff.
Smiff is looking to stall here but Shoe recovers full guard. #T4#
Shoe wants to stand and escape but Smiff is having none of it.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Shoe keeps moving.
Shoe trying to control the position.
Shoe is wriggling around but Smiff manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smiff is trying to control the action in half guard but Shoe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smiff content to control rather than advance.
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 Gum Shoe.
I think Shoe 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gum Shoe!
Gum Shoe gave a mention to ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 159
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Shoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've been hearing reports that Hunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Shoe's head but Shoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Gum Shoe has been cut.
Hunt sizes up Shoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe wants to clinch but Hunt slips to the side
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Shoe's head but Shoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Shoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.
Shoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Shoe clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Shoe lands with a left to the head.
Shoe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Shoe as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Hunt lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shoe's guard.
Shoe is concentrating on defense, preventing Hunt from advancing position.
Shoe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shoe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shoe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Shoe is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Shoe moves into full guard.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shoe wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shoe, who protects the arm well.
Hunt is working Shoe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hunt trying to control the position but Shoe is working away.
Shoe is looking for a sweep.#T3#
An elbow from Hunt crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoe struggling a bit here.
Hunt trying to control the action but Shoe is working from the bottom.
Hunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shoe's legs.
Shoe is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Shoe is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt advances to mount. #T4##SUB#
Hunt goes for an armbar but Shoe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shoe.
Hunt has control of Shoe's left arm, preventing Shoe from doing any damage. #SUB#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shoe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shoe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Shoe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gum Shoe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Shoe.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Paul Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Shoe.
A punch lands to the side of Shoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shoe checks a leg kick.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shoe.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Shoe is avoiding it.
It seemed like Shoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
Shoe throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Shoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt lands a front kick.
Shoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Shoe lands.
Shoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shoe tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shoe to the ground. Shoe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoe.
Shoe unleashes a big counter combination but Hunt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses
and Shoe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hunt takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shoe has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Hunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shoe throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shoe.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has Shoe backing up. Shoe nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
Shoe misses with a looping right.
Shoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunt if he has to take too many more of those.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoe can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Shoe.
Shoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Hunt digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
Hunt wants to slow Shoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunt misses with a takedown
and Shoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shoe throws a front kick that sends Hunt stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
enabling Shoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Shoe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt thumps Shoe with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Shoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Shoe pushes him off.
A solid body kick from Shoe.
Hunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shoe.
Shoe thinks about the counter body kick.
Shoe throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Shoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shoe throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Shoe scores with a jab.
Shoe throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gum Shoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gum Shoe'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.
#R3#
Shoe misses with a hook.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Shoe.
Shoe lands a head shot.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Shoe saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Shoe moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe cracks Hunt with a good jab.
Hunt has a takedown stuffed.
Shoe throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Shoe sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Shoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shoe counters with an outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shoe!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Shoe's leg but Shoe calmly moves out of range.
Shoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shoe - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
Hunt avoids the head kick by Shoe.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Hunt slips a straight right by Shoe.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Shoe counters with a nice body kick.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe scores with a jab.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt walks into a jab.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Shoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Shoe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Shoe counters with a body kick.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt lunges at Shoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shoe's hand.
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4#
Shoe throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shoe tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#KD2#
Shoe lands a left and a right that send Hunt crashing to the mat, dazed. Shoe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Shoe counters with a big right hand! Oh Hunt is in trouble here! Shoe follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gum Shoe!
After the big win, Gum Shoe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ON TAP 160Q Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 153
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Shoe throws a lazy right hand but Mendez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Shoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez throws a lazy uppercut
and Shoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendez sizes up Shoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shoe.
Mendez throws a lazy uppercut
and Shoe counters with a good low kick that Mendez was not able to check.
Mendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe misses with a hook
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Mendez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoe scores with a body shot.
Mendez misses with a few strikes there.
Mendez misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Mendez throws a series of punches but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe misses with a body shot.
Shoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mendez has time to react.#ROC2#
Mendez is rocked!
Mendez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shoe unleashes a big counter combination but Mendez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oh Mendez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Shoe lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mendez. Mendez tries to recover but Shoe is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mendez lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gum Shoe!
Gum Shoe made sure to mention his sponsor, ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 148
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Ahonen scores with a nice right hand.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown but Shoe shows good takedown defense.
Shoe throwing a counter right hand but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Ahonen blocks a jab.
Ahonen throws a right hand that misses
and Shoe counters with a series of strikes. Ahonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ahonen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target.
Shoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahonen.
Shoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD2#
Ahonen gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ahonen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shoe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shoe's head.
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ahonen is looking to take a break and control but Shoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shoe is trying to stand.
Ahonen prevents Shoe from improving his position.
Shoe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahonen on the ground.
Shoe wants to control but Ahonen is keeping busy.
Shoe taking some punishment here, with Ahonen in his half guard.
Shoe wants to get back to his feet.
Shoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ahonen winds up and cracks Shoe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Ahonen uses his free foot to push down on Shoe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shoe.
Ahonen prevents Shoe from getting the reversal.
Shoe is bucking up trying to escape but Ahonen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ahonen with the ground and pound from mount.
Ahonen landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahonen thowing shots but they're missing.
Ahonen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ahonen lands with some strikes.
Shoe tries to hold on but Ahonen pushes him away.
Ahonen scoring with strikes but Shoe is staying in there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shoe is looking to escape.
Ahonen with shots to the head and body - Shoe looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Shoe controls the position.
Ahonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Ahonen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shoe is trying to stand.
Ahonen looking to control but Shoe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shoe is in a horrible position here. Ahonen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ahonen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shoe?
Ahonen landing strikes from the mount and Shoe is in trouble!
Ahonen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Ahonen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shoe looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen with the ground and pound from mount.
Ahonen looking to finish Shoe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shoe!
Shoe squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Shoe is desperately trying to improve his position but Ahonen has a good base and remains in mount.
Ahonen landing punches.
Ahonen looking to control but Shoe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shoe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ahonen stops Shoe from getting back to his feet.
Ahonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ahonen misses the shot to the body.
Shoe moves forwards but Ahonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
Ahonen tests Shoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shoe checks a leg kick.
Ahonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Ahonen blocks the low kick.
Shoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ahonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen lands with a right hand.
A jab from Shoe misses. #T1#
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Shoe cracks the inside of Ahonen's front leg.
Ahonen walks into a left hand.
Shoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahonen counters with a three punch combo that has Shoe backing up. Shoe nods at Ahonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Gum Shoe is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Ahonen.
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shoe.
Ahonen blocks the body kick.
Shoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shoe throws a chopping leg kick but Ahonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahonen.
Shoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahonen. Ahonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen lands with an overhand left.
Ahonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
#T2#
Good work by Shoe as he checks the leg kick.
Ahonen lands a jab to the head.
Ahonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Shoe off the cage and back into range.
Shoe misses with a hook. Ahonen ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Ahonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoe. Shoe obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Ahonen misses.
Shoe is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
Ahonen scores with a jab.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Ahonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahonen tries to avoid it.
Ahonen is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Ahonen coming out on top.
Ahonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shoe.
Ahonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Ahonen's leg. Ahonen is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Ahonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahonen missing with a left hand there. Shoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Ahonen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahonen slips under a jab from Shoe.
Shoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ahonen. That one must have hurt.
Ahonen misses with a looping right.
Shoe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ahonen misses with a hook.
Ahonen throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen tries to clinch
and Shoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shoe on the side of the head.#T4#
A slow jab from Ahonen misses its intended target.
Shoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahonen connects with a leg kick. Shoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shoe throws a right and a left that Ahonen avoids nicely.
Ahonen misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shoe.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Shoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahonen walks into a straight right hand from Shoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Shoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shoe works Ahonen's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Shoe is predictable there
and Ahonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Ahonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Shoe counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahonen throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ahonen with the counter takedown but Shoe avoids it easily.
Ahonen blocks a jab.
Ahonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Ahonen in the body.
Ahonen scores with a nice right hand.
Ahonen throws a low kick but Shoe avoids it.
Shoe lands a head kick. Ahonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahonen.
Shoe needs to keep his hands up - Ahonen had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen slips under a jab from Shoe.
Ahonen scores with a hook to the body. Shoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Ahonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen checks a low kick from Shoe.
Shoe staying out of range there.#T1#
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe throws a front kick aimed at Ahonen's knee but Ahonen avoids it well.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen tries to clinch up but Shoe circles away and keeps his distance.
Shoe is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen throws a hook but Shoe avoids it easily.
Ahonen throws a push kick but Shoe slaps the foot to one side.
Ahonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shoe throws out a leg kick but Ahonen moves out of range and Shoe only half commits.
Shoe loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Ahonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ahonen misses with a hook
and Shoe counters with a body kick that stops Ahonen in his tracks momentarily.
Ahonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Shoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shoe tries to move into range but Ahonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Ahonen misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Ahonen lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ahonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Ahonen misses
and Shoe counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe throws a head kick but Ahonen moves out of range.
Shoe tests Ahonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ahonen dips to his left and cracks Shoe with an uppercut!
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahonen.
Shoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gum Shoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ahonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shoe's hands.
Shoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Shoe misses.
Shoe staying out of range there.
Shoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ahonen lands a head shot.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahonen can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Shoe.
Ahonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shoe swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
A nice side step and Ahonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe throws a low kick but Ahonen moves out of range easily.
Shoe throws a looping overhand right but Ahonen ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Shoe.
Ahonen lands a slapping body shot.
Ahonen throws a shot to the body.
Shoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahonen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shoe.
Ahonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Ahonen.#CL2#
Shoe tries to keep at a distance but Ahonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ahonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen prevents a body shot from Shoe.
Ahonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Ahonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ahonen 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!
A less than humble Manu Ahonen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Gum Shoe was interviewed post fight and said 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 146
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Shoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shoe scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Shoe moved out of range nicely.
Shoe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shoe throws a nice head kick!
Shoe avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shoe 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 Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Shoe. Those never looked like landing.
Shoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Shoe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Shoe slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Shoe slips a straight right by Hunt.
Shoe lands a right hook to the body.
Shoe misses with a looping right.#T1#
Shoe lands a jab.
Shoe misses the body punch
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoe is just out of range.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt misses with a hook
enabling Shoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoe on the side of the head.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Shoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunt scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.#T2#
Hunt lands a jab.
Shoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shoe misses with a head kick.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoe.
It seemed like Shoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt catches Shoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Hunt misses
and Shoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Shoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shoe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Shoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Shoe thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Shoe lands with a kick to the temple. Hunt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Shoe's shoulder, as Shoe tries to avoid the shot.
Shoe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Shoe moved out of range nicely.
Shoe throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Shoe walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Shoe 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.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shoe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Shoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shoe connects with a looping right hand.
Shoe slips under a jab from Hunt.
Shoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Hunt.
A swing and a miss from Shoe.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Shoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Shoe jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe misses with a jab to the body
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hunt lands a body shot.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shoe slips a jab from Hunt.
A countering left hand to the body from Shoe misses.
Shoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Shoe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Shoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shoe blocks a jab.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Shoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Shoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shoe swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Shoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Shoe throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shoe jabs at Hunt's body.
Shoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Shoe blocks the leg kick.
Shoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Paul Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Shoe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt. #T2#
Hunt slips a straight right by Shoe.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shoe misses with a body kick.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shoe is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoe misses with a body shot.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Shoe shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab from Shoe does it's job there.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Shoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shoe. That did some damage!
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Shoe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunt.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Shoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Shoe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hunt stuns Shoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt 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 Shoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt lands a head kick. Shoe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shoe throws a nice head kick!
Hunt misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Shoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt slips a straight right by Shoe.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Shoe.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shoe.
Hunt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Shoe there.
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoe throws a nice head kick!
Shoe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Shoe connects with a looping right hand.
Shoe digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.#TD#
Hunt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shoe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shoe trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
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 Paul Hunt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shoe takes one on the button.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Shoe misses with a straight left.
Shoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shoe.
Shoe walks into a jab.
Shoe connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Shoe staying out of range there.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Shoe.
Shoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Hunt cracks Shoe with a good jab.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Shoe misses.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoe. Shoe obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Hunt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt 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 Shoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe scores with a body shot.
Shoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
A shot to the liver by Shoe. Beautiful body shot.
Shoe throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Shoe misses.
Hunt misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Shoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shoe.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shoe throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Shoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shoe swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Shoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Shoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Shoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt misses with a leg kick. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Shoe misses.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe lands a body shot.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Shoe counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Shoe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Shoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Shoe scores with a body shot.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Shoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Hunt steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Hunt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shoe tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shoe throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Shoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Shoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe lands with a shot to the body.
Shoe scores with a nice body kick.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Shoe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Hunt feints and then cracks Shoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shoe down.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Shoe with an uppercut!
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Shoe's legs.
Hunt backing away here, and Shoe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Shoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
A little jabbing left from Shoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Shoe.
Shoe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shoe duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Shoe.
Shoe throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Shoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Shoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
letting Shoe counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Shoe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Shoe counters with an inside leg kick.
Shoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoe slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Shoe knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoe is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shoe.
A jab lands there for Hunt.
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!
Shoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Shoe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shoe throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
Shoe is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.
Shoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Shoe avoids it.
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Hunt cracks Shoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Shoe defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Shoe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Shoe settles back down.
Shoe lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Shoe misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hunt counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Shoe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Shoe tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Shoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shoe lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
A cross from Shoe lands.
Shoe is looking to land body kicks.
Shoe throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shoe.
A cross from Shoe lands.
Shoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shoe.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
Hunt throws a hook but Shoe avoids it easily.
Shoe checks a low kick from Hunt.
As Hunt backs off Shoe throws a huge counter combo but Hunt manages to avoid it all.
Shoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Shoe looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Shoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shoe lands with an overhand left.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.#T3#
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Shoe misses with a body shot.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shoe cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
Hunt checks a low kick from Shoe.
Shoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Hunt throws a hook but Shoe avoids it easily.
Shoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
Shoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe swinging wildly here.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoe misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Shoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shoe.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Shoe.
Hunt tries to counter with a takedown but Shoe is quick to defend against it.
Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gum Shoe.
Well Shoe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gum Shoe!
After the big win, Gum Shoe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ON TAP 160Q Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 143
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumshoe.
A leg kick checked by Shoe.
Shoe misses with a straight right.
Gumshoe moves out of range of the body kick.
Shoe scores with a leg kick.
Gumshoe walks into a jab.
Shoe lands a jab to Gumshoe's midsection.
Shoe misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Gumshoe misses the target.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumshoe.
Shoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Gumshoe steps away.
The fighters circling - Gumshoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gumshoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shoe is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Gumshoe.
Shoe throws a push kick but Gumshoe slaps the foot to one side.
Gumshoe lands a leg kick that knocks Shoe off balance momentarily.
Gumshoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Gumshoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gumshoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shoe tries to work over Gumshoe's front leg with a kick but Gumshoe checks it.
Shoe wants to slow Gumshoe down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Gumshoe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shoe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gumshoe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shoe controlling Gumshoe's posture.
Shoe wants to stand but Gumshoe is controlling the position.
Gumshoe is fighting to break Shoe's control of his arms but Shoe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shoe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Gumshoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shoe wants to stand up but Gumshoe is controlling him.
Gumshoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gumshoe is one step ahead there.
Gumshoe is stalling in the full guard.
Shoe has control of Gumshoe's left arm, preventing Gumshoe from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Shoe, not yet.
Shoe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe looks for the body kick but Shoe saw that one coming.
Shoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gumshoe tries a low kick but Shoe avoids it.
A slow jab from Gumshoe misses its intended target.
Gumshoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gumshoe throws a front kick aimed at Shoe's knee but Shoe avoids it well.
Shoe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shoe looks to land a body kick but Gumshoe moved away.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gumshoe cracks a nice hook into Shoe's ribs.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumshoe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shoe.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumshoe throws a low kick but Shoe moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Gumshoe throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Shoe misses with an uppercut
letting Gumshoe counter with a right hand.
A cross from Gumshoe lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumshoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shoe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gumshoe.
Shoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shoe throws a body kick that misses
and Gumshoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Shoe defending well as Gumshoe loads up on a big left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shoe.
Shoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Shoe misses.
Gumshoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shoe sprawls and moves away.
Gumshoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoe. Shoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Shoe slips a straight right by Gumshoe.
Gumshoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoe is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shoe - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Gumshoe dominated that round.
That's time! Gumshoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shoe, as that shot connected.
Gumshoe misses with a low kick.
Gumshoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shoe misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target.
Gumshoe digs a good hook to Shoe's body.
Shoe missing with a left hand there. Gumshoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shoe connects with a high kick.
Shoe throws a hook but Gumshoe avoids it easily.
Gumshoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gumshoe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shoe tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gumshoe manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumshoe with shots to the head and body - Shoe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Shoe tries to hold on but Gumshoe pushes him away. #T1#
Shoe is trying to escape the mount.
Shoe wants to control but Gumshoe is having none of it.
Gumshoe lands a big elbow.
Shoe tries to hold on but Gumshoe postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gumshoe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shoe is looking to escape.
Shoe wants to hold on but Gumshoe pushes him away.
Gumshoe breaks from Shoe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gumshoe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gumshoe trying to control but Shoe is having none of it. #T2#
You get the feeling that Shoe really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Shoe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shoe is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Shoe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shoe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shoe is trying to escape back to his feet but Gumshoe uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gumshoe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shoe tries to improve position but can't.
Gumshoe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumshoe working the head with strikes. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Shoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gumshoe trying to control the action but Shoe is working from the bottom.
Gumshoe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shoe is looking to regain half guard here but Gumshoe keeps moving and retains side control.
Shoe can't do much from the bottom here.
Shoe is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shoe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gumshoe in side control, throwing shots but Shoe defends.
Shoe tries to bench press Gumshoe off him but Gumshoe keeps the position.
Gumshoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoe can do to turn this around?#T4#
Shoe is not content to let Gumshoe control the position.
Shoe struggling a bit here.
Gumshoe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shoe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gumshoe wants to control but Shoe is keeping him busy.
Gumshoe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gumshoe cracks Shoe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gumshoe wants to control but Shoe is keeping him busy.
Gumshoe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shoe down.
Shoe wants to control but Gumshoe postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Gumshoe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Gumshoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Gregory Gumshoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Gumshoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gumshoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Shoe lands with a straight right. Gumshoe didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Shoe.
Shoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gumshoe's calf.
Gumshoe misses with a leg kick
and Shoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gumshoe defending well as Shoe loads up on a big left hand.
Shoe lands with a shot to the body.
Gumshoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Shoe should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Gumshoe is predictable there
and Shoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Shoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Gumshoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gumshoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Shoe's head.
A low kick from Shoe misses
and Gumshoe counters with an inside leg kick.
Shoe looks to throw the jab but Gumshoe is out of range.
A big right from Gumshoe misses.
Gumshoe needs to keep his hands up - Shoe had a free shot at his head there.
Gumshoe slips a straight right by Shoe.
Shoe throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gumshoe counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Shoe wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shoe lands a head kick!
Gumshoe slips a straight right by Shoe.
An attempted straight right counter from Gumshoe misses the target.#T2#
Gumshoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shoe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gumshoe works the jab nicely.
Gumshoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Gumshoe wants to land a leg kick but Shoe is out of range.
Shoe throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Gumshoe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Shoe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Shoe misses with a body kick.
Gumshoe looks for the body kick but Shoe saw that one coming.
Jab from Shoe.
Shoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumshoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gumshoe can pounce on him.
Gumshoe throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Shoe scores with a jab to the body.
Gumshoe lands a nice shot that snaps Shoe's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shoe.
Gumshoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Gumshoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gumshoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gumshoe misses with a shot to the body
and Shoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Gumshoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoe 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.
Shoe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gumshoe counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Gumshoe misses.
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Shoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gumshoe is looking to counter punch.
Gumshoe checks a leg kick.
Shoe throws a body punch but Gumshoe moves out of range.
Shoe moves out of range as Gumshoe throws a body kick.
Gumshoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumshoe looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Gumshoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Shoe.
Gumshoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumshoe scores with a hook.
Shoe tries a low kick but Gumshoe avoids it.
Shoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumshoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Shoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gumshoe checks a low kick from Shoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Shoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gumshoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Shoe's head.
Gumshoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Gumshoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shoe's head.
Gumshoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Shoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Gumshoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Gumshoe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gumshoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumshoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Gumshoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shoe.
Shoe stuns Gumshoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gumshoe swings for the body but Shoe moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Gumshoe misses.
Shoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gumshoe will feel that in the morning.
Shoe misses with a looping left.#T1#
Shoe scores with a hook.
Gumshoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gumshoe checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumshoe. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gumshoe lands with a good body shot.
Gumshoe scores with a jab. Shoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shoe throws a head kick but Gumshoe moves out of range.
Shoe misses with a head kick.
Gumshoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gumshoe moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Gumshoe misses with a few strikes there.
Shoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gumshoe fails to land with a series of punches.
Shoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Gumshoe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shoe was covering up waiting for the punch and Gumshoe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shoe wants to sweep here but Gumshoe controlling him for the moment.
Shoe wants to improve his position but instead Gumshoe has moved into half guard.
Shoe is looking to improve his position.
Gumshoe thows a huge punch but Shoe dodges it nicely.
Shoe is trying to maintain the position but Gumshoe is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Gumshoe there. #T3#
Shoe is trying to escape back to his feet but Gumshoe uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gumshoe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shoe is avoiding damage well.
Shoe bucks up and tries to throw Gumshoe off but instead Gumshoe has got his back!
Gumshoe throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gumshoe lands a shot to the body.
Gumshoe lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Gumshoe scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Shoe is looking for a way out.
Gumshoe gets his hands free as Shoe looks to control.
Shoe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gumshoe is staying active.#T4#
Gumshoe misses with a punch to the head.
Will Gumshoe go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Shoe trying to control the position but Gumshoe manages to sink in the hooks.
Gumshoe controlling well, preventing Shoe from escaping the position.
Shoe trying to control the hands but Gumshoe breaks the grip.
Shoe looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gumshoe.
Shoe just looking to survive in the bad position.
Shoe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Gumshoe had his way with Gum Shoe in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Shoe misses with a hook
and Gumshoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gumshoe misses with a wild body shot.
Gumshoe lunges at Shoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shoe's hand.
Shoe connects with a crisp jab.
Gumshoe misses with a wild body shot.
Gumshoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shoe throws an off balance right hand
and Gumshoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gumshoe blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Shoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumshoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shoe's sensitive parts.
Shoe looks to land a body kick but Gumshoe moved away.
Shoe swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Gumshoe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Shoe keeping moving, preventing Gumshoe from controlling successfully. #T1#
Shoe wants to stand up but Gumshoe is controlling him.
Gumshoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Shoe wants to stand and escape but Gumshoe is having none of it.
Gumshoe is in close to Shoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing that Gumshoe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#ES2#
Shoe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Gumshoe.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A body shot lands from Gumshoe.
Shoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gumshoes head.
Shoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gumshoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gumshoe pushes Shoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gumshoe misses with a body punch.
Gumshoe working aggressively here.
Gumshoe misses with some punches.
Shoe blocks a body shot from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Gumshoe blocking some punches.
Shoe digs a right hand underneath Gumshoe's ribcage. Gumshoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gumshoe blocks an uppercut.
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shoe misses with some punches.
Gum Shoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumshoe.
Shoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gumshoe tries to work over Shoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Gumshoe on the inside.
Gumshoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shoe lands a right hand.
Shoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gumshoes head.
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumshoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumshoe lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Gumshoe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shoe regains guard immediately.
Gumshoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumshoe stopping the sweep attempt from Shoe.
Gumshoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shoe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gumshoe is controlling him.
Gumshoe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gumshoe is in close to Shoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gumshoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Shoe has wrist control.#ES2#
Shoe uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gumshoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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 Gregory Gumshoe.
I think Gumshoe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Gumshoe!
Gregory Gumshoe retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Gregory Gumshoe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Gum Shoe was interviewed post fight and said 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 138
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Shoe pushes Corll away with a front kick.
Shoe cracks Corll with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shoe throws a hook but Corll blocks it.
Corll checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Corll misses the target.
A head kick misses from Corll.
Shoe looks to land a right hand but Corll moved out of range.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corll.
Corll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Corll looks to land a right hand but Shoe moved out of range.
Corll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Corll misses the target.
Corll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoe.
Corll misses the jab.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
Shoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Corll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
Shoe misses with a body shot.
Shoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Corll misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Shoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corll moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShoe.
Shoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corll sizes up Shoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Corll throws a head kick that misses.
Corll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Shoe is looking for the big counter here.
Dean Corll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corll misses with the combination.
Shoe slips a straight right by Corll.
A nice side step and Shoe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shoe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shoe slips a straight right by Corll.
Corll misses with a hook
and Shoe counters with a low kick, right behind Corll 's knee.
A telegraphed right hand from Corll misses the target.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corll was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
The fighters circling - Corll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corll misses with a straight left.
Corll misses with a lunging right hand
and Shoe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Corll really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corll avoids the head kick by Shoe.
Crunch! Shoe slams his shin into Corll's torso.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Shoe.
Corll misses with an uppercut.
Corll misses with a hook.
Shoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Corll.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Shoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corll.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Corll.
Shoe scores with a push kick.
Corll takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corll looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoe is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Shoe blocks the low kick.
Corll backing away here, and Shoe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Corll throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
Corll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoe avoids a kick to the body.
Corll takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Shoe misses.
Corll misses with a straight left.
Shoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Shoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corll. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Corll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corll lands with a right hand.
Corll throws a head kick that misses.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Corll's front leg but catches the back leg as Corll tries to avoid it.
Corll throws a right hand that misses
and Shoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corll takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corll on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corll tries to move into range but Shoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shoe, right into the meat.
Shoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corll throws a head kick but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shoe tests Corll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Shoe.
Shoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corll.
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Corll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe throws out a counter right but Corll avoids it with no problem.
Shoe looks to land a right hand but Corll moved out of range.
Corll throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corll.
And Shoe responds with a good body kick, but Corll manages to step out the way in time.
Corll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shoe is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corll looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shoe works the jab nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shoe.
Shoe stuns Corll with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corll swings widly with a right hand
and Shoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Shoe.
Corll misses with a hook
and Shoe counters with a good, hard body kick but Corll shrugs it off.
Shoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corll.
Corll takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Corll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Corll.
Shoe throws a front kick aimed at Corll's knee but Corll avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Corll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Corll catches Shoe right on the button with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corll 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 Shoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Corll moved away.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Corll moves out of range easily.
Shoe thuds his right hand into Corll's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corll to score with a decent uppercut.
Corll missing with a left hand there. Shoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corll throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shoe counters with a low kick, right behind Corll 's knee.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corll.
A telegraphed right hand from Corll misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll misses with a left hand
and Shoe counters with a series of strikes. Corll will be more careful next time no doubt.
Corll looks to land a right hand but Shoe moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corll will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corll misses with a right hand
enabling Shoe to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Corll misses with a straight left.
Corll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Corll throws an off balance right hand
and Shoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shoe misses with a double jab.
Shoe stuns Corll with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shoe.
Corll backing away here, and Shoe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corll showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shoe.
Corll throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shoe counter with a right hand.
Shoe throws a front kick that sends Corll stumbling back into the cage.
Corll closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corll jabs Shoe right on the nose. Shoe blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe lands an overhand right.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shoe throws a shot from downtown. Corll moves away and avoids it.
Corll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoe. #T2#
Corll misses with a left hand
and Corll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Shoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corll misses with an uppercut.
Shoe lands a right hook to the body.
Corll throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
Corll misses with a kick to the body.
Corll throws a hook to the side of Shoe's head but Shoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Shoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shoe scores with a nice right hand.
Shoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corll. That did some damage!
Shoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Corll misses with a looping right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Corll might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corll. Corll circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Corll checks a low kick from Shoe.
Corll cracks Shoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shoe throws the left hand but Corll avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Corll.
Corll misses with an uppercut.
Shoe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Corll.
Shoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Corll misses with a hook.
Corll looks to land a right hand but Shoe moved out of range.
Shoe digs a good hook to Corll's body.
Shoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corll throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
Corll throws a combination. Shoe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corll throws a hook but Shoe blocks it.
Corll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Corll punishes Shoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shoe moves away from the strike by Corll.
Corll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Corll.
Shoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corll.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Corll there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corll takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corll checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shoe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Corll takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corll ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Corll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corll was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Shoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corll with a hook.
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corll throws a right hand that misses
and Shoe counters with a good, hard body kick but Corll shrugs it off.
Corll looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Corlls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Corll takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shoe scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shoe works the jab nicely.
Shoe lands with an overhand left.
Corll takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corll stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Shoe scores with a body shot.
Corll darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoe slips a jab from Corll.
Corll takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corll doesn't seem bothered though.
Shoe clobbers Corll with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shoe cracks Corll with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Corll jabs Shoe right on the nose. Shoe blinks but takes it well.
Corll chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shoe can pounce on him.
Corll misses with a lunging right hand
and Shoe counters with a good, hard body kick but Corll shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corll connects with a jab.
Shoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shoe scores with a one two! Corll had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shoe - that will leave a mark!
Shoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corll throws a lazy uppercut
and Shoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shoe throws out a leg kick but Corll moves out of range and Shoe only half commits.
Corll misses with a head kick.
Shoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Corll is rocked!
Shoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Corll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Corll doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corll seems to have got his legs back now.
Shoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corll connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shoe. Shoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoe.
Shoe thuds his right hand into Corll's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Corll on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoe. Shoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Shoe defending well as Corll loads up on a big left hand.
Corll thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
That kick from Shoe tenderised Corll's leg. Corll is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corll throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Corll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoe works Corll's body with a nice hook.
Shoe misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Corll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shoe throws a big shot that misses.
Corll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corll throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Corll throws a sloppy head kick and Shoe moves out of range easily.
Corll misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe lands a body shot.
Shoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corll.
Donk. Shoe catches Corll right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Shoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corll.
Nice uppercut lands for Corll. That snapped Shoe's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Shoe.
Corll throws a big shot that misses.
Corll throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shoe.
Corll takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Corll takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corll tries to move into range but Shoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corll.
Corll moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Dean Corll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gum Shoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shoe is looking to land body kicks.
Corll takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gum Shoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shoe 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gum Shoe!
Gum Shoe made sure to mention his sponsor, ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 133
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Shoe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vasleyiev takes a step back to recover.
Vasleyiev throws out a leg kick but Shoe moves out of range and Vasleyiev only half commits.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasleyiev avoids the body shot from Shoe.
Shoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Despite the aggression on Vasleyiev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vasleyiev works the jab nicely.
Vasleyiev looks to land a combination but Shoe avoids it well.
Vasleyiev throws the kick towards the body but Shoe avoids it.
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasleyiev throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook
and Shoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shoe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shoe tried to score with a low kick but Vasleyiev checks it.
Shoe scores with a jab to the head.
Vasleyiev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasleyiev.
Shoe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Vasleyiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasleyiev is just out of range.
Shoe lands a body shot.
Vasleyiev checks the leg kick.
Shoe is looking to wear down Vasleyiev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vasleyiev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shoe misses with the body kick
and Vasleyiev counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shoe avoids the head kick by Vasleyiev.
Shoe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shoe missing with a left hand there. Vasleyiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasleyiev lands with a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Shoe.
Shoe walks into a left hand.
Shoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vasleyiev throws a right hand that misses
and Shoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vasleyiev thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe is looking to slow Vasleyiev down with leg kicks.
Shoe misses with a double jab
and Vasleyiev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Vasleyiev lands a head kick!
Vasleyiev dips to his left and cracks Shoe with an uppercut!
Shoe looks to land a combination but Vasleyiev avoids it well.
Shoe catches Vasleyiev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shoe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev slips a jab and a cross from Shoe.
Vasleyiev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Vasleyiev misses.
Shoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vasleyiev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe throws a hook but Vasleyiev avoids it easily.
Vasleyiev throws out a counter right but Shoe avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Vasleyiev blocks a jab.
Shoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vasleyiev.
Nice uppercut there from Shoe.
Shoe throws a right and a left that Vasleyiev avoids nicely.
Shoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasleyiev's head.
Vasleyiev moves out of range of the body kick from Shoe.
A telegraphed right hand from Shoe misses the target.
Shoe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shoe looks to throw the jab but Vasleyiev is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Shoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Vasleyiev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoe throws a good cross that connects.
Shoe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasleyiev is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Shoe throws a body punch but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Vasleyiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoe is just out of range.
Shoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shoe swinging wildly here.
Vasleyiev delivers a nice body kick.
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vasleyiev throws a hook but Shoe blocks it.
Vasleyiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shoe. That did some damage!
Vasleyiev misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vasleyiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shoe is out of range and Vasleyiev settles back down.
Vasleyiev tried to score with a low kick but Shoe checks it.
Vasleyiev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shoe checks it well.
Shoe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shoe throws a front kick that sends Vasleyiev stumbling back into the cage.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vasleyiev misses with a looping right.
Shoe lands with a nice body punch.
Shoe scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Vasleyiev misses.
Shoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Shoe pushes Vasleyiev away with a front kick.
Shoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vasleyiev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shoe.
Vasleyiev connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasleyiev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasleyiev can do to turn this around?
Vasleyiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Vasleyiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body.
Shoe backing away here, and Vasleyiev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Vasleyiev throws a lazy uppercut
and Shoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasleyiev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vasleyiev.
Shoe missing with a left hand there. Vasleyiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gum Shoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Shoe misses with a body shot.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vasleyiev lands a leg kick that knocks Shoe off balance momentarily.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shoe throws a big shot that misses.
Shoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vasleyiev is out of range and Shoe settles back down.
Vasleyiev misses with a kick to the body
and Shoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vasleyiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shoe is out of range and Vasleyiev settles back down.
Shoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasleyiev is just out of range.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasleyiev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Shoe moves out of range as Vasleyiev strikes.
Vasleyiev throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Shoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vasleyiev doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasleyiev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick which misses Shoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Shoe tries to avoid it.
Shoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vasleyiev lands a nice hook to Shoe's body. Shoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vasleyiev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoe.
Shoe misses with a body shot.
Shoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasleyiev throws a front kick aimed at Shoe's knee but Shoe avoids it well.
Shoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Shoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shoe throws a low kick, looking for Vasleyiev's leg but Vasleyiev calmly moves out of range.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Vasleyiev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shoe staying out of range there.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vasleyiev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vasleyiev lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasleyiev.
Shoe blocks the body kick.
Shoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vasleyiev just manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Shoe.
Shoe with a hook.
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!
Vasleyiev scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Shoe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev connects with a solid leg kick.
Vasleyiev is looking to score with low kicks.
Vasleyiev blocks a jab.
Shoe moves forwards but Vasleyiev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shoe scores with a jab to the head.
Vasleyiev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shoe counters with a nice leg kick.
Shoe avoids the head kick by Vasleyiev.
Shoe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasleyiev misses the target.
Vasleyiev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vasleyiev! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vasleyiev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Vasleyiev misses its intended target.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Vasleyiev tries a quick counter leg kick but Shoe is wise to it.
Vasleyiev slips a jab from Shoe.
Vasleyiev flicks out a counter leg kick but Shoe steps away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vasleyiev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shoe has got the better of the exchanges.
Shoe throws a series of punches but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shoe checks a leg kick.
Shoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vasleyiev just manages to avoid it.
Shoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Vasleyiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shoe. That did some damage!
Vasleyiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
Vasleyiev scores with a sloppy right hand. Shoe should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from Vasleyiev finds it's target.
Vasleyiev moves forwards but Shoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vasleyiev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasleyiev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasleyiev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses
and Vasleyiev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shoe drops his hands momentarily and Vasleyiev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vasleyiev misses the jab.
Vasleyiev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shoe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Vasleyiev moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Shoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vasleyiev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vasleyiev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shoe eats them both and turns towards Vasleyiev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasleyiev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dimitri Vasleyiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasleyiev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A low kick from Vasleyiev misses
letting Shoe counter with a right hand.
Shoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vasleyiev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe scores with a leg kick.
Shoe misses with a body shot.
Vasleyiev loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Shoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vasleyiev is looking to land body kicks.
Shoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasleyiev is just out of range.
Shoe misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Vasleyiev moves out of range easily.
Vasleyiev flicks out a counter leg kick but Shoe steps away.
A shot to the liver by Shoe. Beautiful body shot.
Shoe lunges at Vasleyiev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vasleyiev's hand. #T3#
Shoe throws a push kick but Vasleyiev slaps the foot to one side.
Vasleyiev tries a quick counter leg kick but Shoe is wise to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Vasleyiev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vasleyiev throws a chopping leg kick but Shoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vasleyiev scores with a hook to the body. Shoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasleyiev.
Shoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shoe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vasleyiev counters with an outside leg kick.
Vasleyiev lands with a nice body punch.
Shoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shoe throws a low kick but Vasleyiev avoids it.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but Shoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vasleyiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Vasleyiev throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Shoe misses.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Vasleyiev moved away.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Vasleyiev's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasleyiev tries to avoid it.
Vasleyiev checks a leg kick.
Vasleyiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shoe is out of range.
Shoe wants to land a leg kick but Vasleyiev is out of range.
Vasleyiev delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasleyiev takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Shoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Vasleyiev avoided it.
Vasleyiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body
and Vasleyiev counters with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Shoe blocks the low kick.
Gum Shoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dimitri Vasleyiev.
Well Shoe 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gum Shoe!
After the big win, Gum Shoe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ON TAP 160Q Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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MMAHelsinki - 126
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Shoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gumshoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Shoe throws a push kick but Gumshoe slaps the foot to one side.
Gumshoe feints the counter takedown.
Shoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gumshoe.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gumshoe.
Gumshoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Gumshoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shoe connects with the punch.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body.
Gumshoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gumshoe blocks a head kick by Shoe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe moves away from the strike by Gumshoe.
Shoe slips under a jab from Gumshoe.
Shoe throws a body punch but Gumshoe moves out of range.
Gumshoe tried to score with a low kick but Shoe checks it.#T1#
Shoe 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.
Gumshoe throws a hook but Shoe blocks it.
Shoe tries to land a leg kick but Gumshoe saw it coming and moves away.
Gumshoe moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Gumshoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumshoe checks the leg kick.
Gumshoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumshoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shoe.
Shoe throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Gumshoe counters with a takedown into side control.
Shoe struggling a bit here.
Shoe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gumshoe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoe wants to control but Gumshoe is keeping busy.
Shoe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shoe's coaches at Hart Family Dungeon have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Shoe is looking for a sweep. Gumshoe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gumshoe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shoe won't allow Gumshoe to pass to mount.
Gumshoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shoe's head.
Shoe wants to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoe gets full guard.
Gumshoe passes into half guard.
Gumshoe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gumshoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gumshoe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gumshoe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Shoe tries to get to full guard but Gumshoe has control of the leg.
Gumshoe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gumshoe connects with a nice short shot to Shoe's temple.
Gumshoe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoe tries to get to full guard but Gumshoe has control of the leg.
Gumshoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shoe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gumshoe working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Shoe wants to improve his position but Gumshoe is controlling well.
Gumshoe lands strikes from half guard.
Shoe tries to roll over but Gumshoe keeps him under control.
Gumshoe passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gumshoe landing strikes from the mount.
Shoe is in a horrible position here. Gumshoe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shoe tries to lock up and control but Gumshoe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gumshoe controlling the pace for now.
Shoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Gumshoe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gumshoe throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
Gumshoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gumshoe connects with a body shot.
Gumshoe tries to land a leg kick but Shoe saw it coming and moves away.
Gumshoe connects with a looping right hand.
Shoe looks to throw the jab but Gumshoe is out of range.
Gumshoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gumshoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gumshoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Gumshoe misses.
Gumshoe throws a hook to the side of Shoe's head but Shoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe checks a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shoe misses with a leg kick.
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Gumshoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shoe doesn't seem phased though.
Shoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Shoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Gumshoe lands a body shot.
Shoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gumshoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shoe on the side of the head.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Gumshoe moves out of range easily.
Gumshoe misses with an uppercut. Shoe saw that one coming.
Shoe slips under a jab.
A nice combination there by Gumshoe.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumshoe misses the target.
Gumshoe ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Shoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gumshoe in his tracks.
Gumshoe loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Gumshoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shoe in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoe avoids the body shot from Gumshoe.
Shoe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Gumshoe misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Gumshoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shoe.
Gregory Gumshoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gumshoe will feel that in the morning.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shoe. That one must have hurt.
Gumshoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shoe throws a lazy right hand but Gumshoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gumshoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Gumshoe.
Shoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gumshoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shoe throws a combination that misses
and Gumshoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shoe thinking.
Shoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumshoe is just out of range.
Gumshoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shoe on the side of the head.
Gumshoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Shoe moves away from the strike by Gumshoe.
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe lands with a shot to the body.
Shoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gumshoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gumshoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gumshoe throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
Shoe misses with an uppercut.
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumshoe scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Gumshoe scores with a takedown into Shoe's guard.
Gumshoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gumshoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Shoe wants to get back to his feet but Gumshoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumshoe being controlled here momentarily.
Shoe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gumshoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumshoe lands a jab.
Gumshoe looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Shoe is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as Shoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gumshoe doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Gumshoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shoe drops his hands momentarily and Gumshoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gumshoe tries to land a leg kick but Shoe saw it coming and moves away.
Shoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gumshoe avoids the body shot from Shoe.
Gumshoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoe is just out of range.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumshoe.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shoe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gumshoe - the referee stops the clock and Shoe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gumshoe. Shoe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gumshoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shoe fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Gumshoe finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumshoe.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Gumshoe's head but Gumshoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gumshoe 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Shoe. #T1#
Shoe slips a jab and a cross from Gumshoe.
Shoe misses with an uppercut
and Gumshoe counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Gumshoe does it's job there.
Shoe with a hook.
Shoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gumshoe.
A quick step to the side and Shoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumshoe lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Shoe misses
and Gumshoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gumshoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shoe.
Shoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Shoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gumshoe misses with a looping right.
As Gumshoe backs away, Shoe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumshoe lands a head shot.
Gumshoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Gumshoe's head but Gumshoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Shoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gumshoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shoe swings for the body but Gumshoe moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumshoe. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gumshoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gumshoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gumshoe.
Nice straight punches there by Gumshoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gumshoe.
Gumshoe staying out of range there.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe swinging wildly here.
And Gumshoe tries to counter it with a takedown but Shoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gum Shoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Shoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Shoe.
Shoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gumshoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumshoe scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shoe walks into a jab.
Gumshoe slips a jab from Shoe.
Gumshoe is looking to slow Shoe down with leg kicks.
Gumshoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoe.
Shoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gumshoe throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Gumshoe lands with a cross.
Shoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gumshoe misses with a body kick. #T4#
Gumshoe scores with a hook to the body. Shoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gumshoe catches Shoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gumshoe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shoe with a body shot.
A combination from Shoe does no damage.
Shoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Gumshoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gumshoe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gumshoe.
Gumshoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Gumshoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe throws a head kick but Gumshoe moves out of range.
Gumshoe scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumshoe with a hook.
Shoe scores with the left hand. Gumshoe knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Gumshoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gumshoe 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Gumshoe!
After winning the bout, Gregory Gumshoe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Gum Shoe was interviewed post fight and said 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 119
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Corll misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe with a jab.
Corll throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Corll moves out of range of the body kick from Shoe.
Corll takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corll, as that shot connected.
Shoe thuds a left hand into Corll's body.
Corll throws a leg kick but Shoe moved away.
Shoe 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.
A jab lands there for Shoe.
Corll throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
Corll tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corll loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Corll throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
We've been informed that Corll has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Corll misses with an uppercut.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe walks into a straight right hand from Corll.#CUT2#
It looks like Gum Shoe has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Shoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corll doesn't seem phased though.
Shoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Corll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoe.
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoe throws a low kick, looking for Corll's leg but Corll calmly moves out of range.
Shoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corll missing with a left hand there. Shoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shoe looks for the body kick but Corll saw that one coming.
Shoe takes a swing at Corll's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Shoe is predictable there
and Shoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Corll missing with a left hand there. Shoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shoe wants to land a leg kick but Corll is out of range.
Corll misses with a looping left.
Corll misses with a body shot.
Shoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dean Corll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Corll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Corll just manages to avoid it.
Corll with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shoe to score with a decent uppercut.
Corll takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe is looking to slow Corll down with leg kicks.
Corll works Shoe's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Corll.
Shoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corll to score with a decent uppercut.
Corll digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
A jab from Corll misses.
Shoe throws a quick counter head kick but Corll was just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Corll blocks the low kick.
Corll cracks Shoe with an open hand slap.
Corll misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Corll misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Corll.
Corll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Corll connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shoe's hands.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corll.
A counter left hand to the body from Shoe misses its target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Corll loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Corll.
Corll chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shoe can pounce on him.
#T3#
Shoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corll throws a hook but Shoe blocks it.
Shoe jabs Corll to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corll connects with a nice looking jab.
Corll chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shoe can pounce on him.
Corll misses with a right hand
and Shoe counters with a nice body kick.
Donk. Shoe catches Corll right on the button with a cross.
Shoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corll manages to avoid it.
Shoe misses with a leg kick
and Corll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corll takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shoe. That's going to slow Corll down.
Shoe drops his hands momentarily and Corll takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corll.
Shoe throws a wild body kick that Corll sees coming a mile off.
Corll misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Corll sends Shoe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Corll is motioning to the referee to let Shoe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Shoe is rocked!
Shoe misses with a looping left.
Oh Shoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corll misses with a straight right.
Shoe seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Shoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Shoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shoe 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.
Shoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corll.
Shoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Corll takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corll throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
Shoe misses with a body shot.
Corll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corll lands with a slapping head kick.
Shoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corll. That did some damage!
Shoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Shoe. That snapped Corll's head back.
A cross from Shoe lands.
Corll misses with a few strikes there.
Shoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dean Corll will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gum Shoe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Corll throws a big shot that misses.
Shoe is looking to counter punch.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corll.
Shoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shoe moves away from the strike by Corll.
A little feinted left hand from Shoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corll connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy body kick from Shoe
and Corll counters with a left and a right... And another left! Shoe is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Corll!
Dean Corll is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Dean Corll thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Gum Shoe stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 111
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Gumshoe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shoe scores with a hook.
Gumshoe 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.
Gumshoe staying out of range there.
Shoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target.
Gumshoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Shoe lands with a nice body punch.
Gumshoe digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shoe.
Shoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shoe swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Gumshoe counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gumshoe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gumshoe trying to control the action but Shoe is working from the bottom.
Shoe's coaches at Hart Family Dungeon have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Shoe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gumshoe is controlling him well.
Gumshoe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at GWad's Playpen. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Gumshoe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ES#
Shoe throws Gumshoe to one side and escapes!
Gumshoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Gumshoe.
Shoe moves away from the strike by Gumshoe.
Shoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gumshoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shoe throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Gumshoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gumshoe scores with a hook to the body. Shoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gumshoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoe on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumshoe has a takedown stuffed.
Gumshoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gumshoe throws a leg kick but Shoe moved away.#T2#
Gumshoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shoe on the side of the head.
Shoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gumshoe misses with a leg kick
and Shoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gumshoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shoe misses with a looping right.
Gumshoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shoe under the eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gumshoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shoe throws a hook but Gumshoe blocks it.
Shoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gumshoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shoe misses with a hook
and Gumshoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumshoe. #T3#
Shoe checks a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Gumshoe
and Shoe counters with a low kick, right behind Gumshoe 's knee.
Gumshoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe is looking to counter punch.
Gumshoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Shoe off the cage and back into range.
Shoe tries a low kick but Gumshoe avoids it.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Gumshoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Gumshoe blocks a jab.
Gumshoe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shoe defends it well.
Shoe throws the left hand but Gumshoe avoids the punch easily.
Shoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gumshoe at a distance.
Gumshoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shoe. That one must have hurt.
Gumshoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Gumshoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Shoe misses.
Gumshoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe tries to land a leg kick but Gumshoe saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Gumshoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Gumshoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gumshoe goes for a double leg but Shoe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shoe continues to drive forward.
Shoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shoe lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumshoe is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
Shoe scores with a jab. Gumshoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gumshoe counters with a body kick.
Gumshoe slips under a jab.
Shoe scores with a leg kick.
Shoe moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shoe misses with a hook.
Shoe throws the kick towards the body but Gumshoe avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gumshoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Gumshoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gumshoe checks a leg kick.
Gumshoe loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Shoe cracks Gumshoe with an open hand slap.
Shoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Gumshoe.
Shoe 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.
Gumshoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gumshoe connects with the punch.
Shoe thuds his right hand into Gumshoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe moves out of range as Gumshoe strikes.
Gumshoe catches Shoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumshoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from Shoe is predictable there #TD2#
and Gumshoe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gumshoe. #ES#
Shoe has his feet on Gumshoe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Shoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gumshoe.
Shoe checks a leg kick.
Shoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gumshoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gumshoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gumshoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Gumshoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Gumshoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gumshoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Gumshoe takes one on the button.
Shoe throws a wild body kick that Gumshoe sees coming a mile off.
Gumshoe misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Shoe cracks Gumshoe with an open hand slap.
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!
Shoe throws a leg kick but Gumshoe checks it.
Gumshoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Shoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shoe misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gumshoe.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Gumshoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shoe checks a low kick from Gumshoe.
Shoe swings for the body but Gumshoe moves out of range.
Shoe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gumshoe throws a wild body kick that Shoe sees coming a mile off.
Shoe throws a hook but Gumshoe avoids it easily.
Gumshoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Shoe's head.
Gumshoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shoe throws a front kick aimed at Gumshoe's knee but Gumshoe avoids it well.
Gumshoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shoe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shoe throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
No luck for Gumshoe with that takedown attempt.
Shoe misses with a straight right.
Shoe takes one to the chin there.
Shoe lands a jab to Gumshoe's midsection.
Gumshoe throws a right hand that Shoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Shoe also avoids with ease.
Shoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Gumshoe moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
Shoe blocks a body shot from Gumshoe.
Shoe digs a right hand into Gumshoe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gumshoe's gas tank.
Gumshoe lands a right hand.
Shoe tries to work over Gumshoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shoe taking a breather.
Gumshoe blocking some punches.
Gumshoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Gumshoe tries a body shot but Shoe blocks it.
Gumshoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumshoe 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!
Gumshoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gumshoe or not.
Gumshoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumshoe.
Gumshoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoe's elbow.
Gumshoe has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe.
Shoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumshoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumshoe blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Shoe.
Shoe misses with some punches.
Gumshoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoe controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gregory Gumshoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Gumshoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gumshoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Gumshoe throws a shot to the body.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumshoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Gumshoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gumshoe 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 Shoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gumshoe punishes Shoe's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Gumshoe has Shoe up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Shoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gumshoe.
Gumshoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gumshoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Gumshoe staying out of range there.
Shoe tries to move into range but Gumshoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Gumshoe.
Shoe misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Gumshoe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shoe's guard.
Shoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gumshoe's guard. #REVR##SU#
Shoe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gumshoe, up you get!
Shoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shoe throws a low kick but Gumshoe moves out of range easily.
Gumshoe misses with a body shot.
Shoe takes one to the side of the head.
Gumshoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shoe tries to score with a low kick but Gumshoe moves his leg out of the way.
Shoe scores with a body shot.
Shoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gumshoe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Gumshoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
Gumshoe throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gumshoe counters with a good low kick that Shoe was not able to check.
Shoe looks to land a left hand but Gumshoe moved out of range nicely.
Gumshoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gumshoe jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Gumshoe forces Shoe back against the cage and clinches.
Gumshoe blocking some punches.
Shoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shoe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gumshoe prevents a body shot from Shoe.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumshoe working aggressively here.
Gumshoe misses with some punches.
#T3#
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumshoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumshoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gumshoe fails to land.
Shoe prevents a body shot from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Shoe.
Shoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gregory Gumshoe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shoe working aggressively here.
Shoe working aggressively here.
Shoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shoe is trying to break the clinch but Gumshoe has him pressed against the cage.
Shoe tries a body shot but Gumshoe blocks it.
Shoe scores with a shot to the side of Gumshoe's head.
Gumshoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shoe lands a right hand. #T4#
A short right from Gumshoe on the inside.
Shoe digs a right hand underneath Gumshoe's ribcage. Gumshoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gumshoe tries to throw a body punch but Shoe avoids it by throwing Gumshoe back against the cage.
Gumshoe misses with the head strike.
Shoe presses Gumshoe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Shoe.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shoe has a couple of punches blocked by Gumshoe.
Gumshoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe is looking to control Gumshoe's arms but Gumshoe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shoe has his back to the cage.
Shoe throws a head punch that misses.
Gumshoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
A hook to the body from Shoe.
Gumshoe blocks a body shot from Shoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gregory Gumshoe just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Shoe cracks Gumshoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gumshoe loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Shoe cracks Gumshoe with an open hand slap.
Gumshoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shoe's hands.
Shoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumshoe is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumshoe. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Shoe.
Shoe motions for Gumshoe to come forward. Shoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gumshoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shoe misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Shoe.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoe blocks a jab.
Gumshoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Gumshoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shoe's head backwards.
Gumshoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shoe throws a hook but Gumshoe avoids it easily.
Gumshoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shoe's head.
Gumshoe blocks a jab.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Gumshoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gumshoe! But no joy.
Gumshoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumshoe.
Shoe blocks a jab.
Gumshoe moves forwards but Shoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shoe with a jab.
Shoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumshoe scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Shoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gumshoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Gumshoe's leg. Gumshoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Shoe.
Shoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Gumshoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shoe.
Gumshoe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gumshoe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shoe sprawls well. Shoe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gumshoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Gumshoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shoe.
Gumshoe moves out of range as Shoe strikes.
Shoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
A combination from Shoe does no damage.
Gumshoe dives in for a single leg takedown but Shoe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Gumshoe backs away, Shoe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumshoe misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Shoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gumshoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shoe throws a low kick but Gumshoe avoids it.
Shoe blocks a leg kick.
Shoe loads up on a big right hand but Gumshoe slips the punch.
Gumshoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gumshoe moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Shoe finds it's target.
Shoe slips under a jab from Gumshoe.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shoe.
Shoe is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Gumshoe drives through and clinches with Shoe against the cage.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumshoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
Gumshoe tries a body shot but Shoe blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Shoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoe blocks a body shot from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumshoe lands with a light punch inside.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Gumshoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumshoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoe's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
Shoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumshoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shoe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe had his way with Gregory Gumshoe in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice body punch from Shoe.
Gumshoe scores with a shot to the body.
Shoe looks to land a right hand but Gumshoe moved out of range.
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Gumshoe misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Shoe misses its target.
Gumshoe is looking to chop away at Shoe's legs.
Shoe throws a leg kick
and Gumshoe counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Gumshoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gumshoe can pounce on him.
Shoe connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe 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.
Shoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Gumshoe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shoe is looking to chop away at Gumshoe's legs.
Gumshoe scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Gumshoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Gumshoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shoe.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumshoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Gumshoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shoe scores with a body shot.
Gum Shoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Gumshoe staying out of range there.
Shoe looks for the body kick but Gumshoe saw that one coming.
It seemed like Gumshoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Shoe.
Gumshoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gumshoe moves away.
Shoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shoe throws an off balance right hand
letting Gumshoe counter with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Gumshoe.
Shoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gumshoe throws a wild body kick that Shoe sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Shoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Gumshoe as he checks the leg kick.
Shoe swats away the attempt to clinch by Gumshoe.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Jab from Shoe.
Shoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shoe misses with a straight right.
Gumshoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shoe.
Shoe misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Gumshoe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gumshoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Gumshoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gumshoe wants to pass the guard but Shoe is keeping the position.
Shoe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Shoe looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gumshoe won't allow Shoe to get back to his feet.
Gumshoe cracks Shoe with a solid left hand.
Shoe trying to control the position.
Shoe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gumshoe is controlling him.
Shoe is trying to control the position but Gumshoe postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Gumshoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gumshoe throws a lazy right hand but Shoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoe walks into a left hand.
Shoe lands with a hook. Gumshoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gumshoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Gumshoe lands with a good body shot.
Gumshoe loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Shoe thuds his right hand into Gumshoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Gumshoe does it's job there.
Shoe misses with a straight left.
Shoe throws a lazy body kick
and Gumshoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shoe thinking.
Shoe throws a chopping leg kick but Gumshoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gumshoe! But no joy.
Shoe delivers a nice body kick.
Gumshoe blocks the body kick.
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 Gum Shoe.
I think Shoe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gum Shoe!
Gum Shoe retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 103
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Corll misses with a wild body shot.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corll throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Corll coming out on top.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shoe.
Corll falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corll smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corll moves out of range of the strikes.
Corll throws a big shot that misses.
Shoe misses with a left hand
enabling Corll to counter with a crisp jab.
Corll misses with a looping left.
Shoe looks to clinch
and Corll counters with a stiff right hand.
Corll slips under a jab from Shoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Corll throws a poor cross that misses
and Shoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corll.
Shoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Corll catches Shoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Corll blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Corll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shoe lands with a left to the head.
Corll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shoes head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shoe.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe throws a head punch that misses.
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
Shoe misses with a body punch.
Shoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe takes a shot to the head.
Shoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe presses Corll against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2##BC#
Corll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shoe staying out of range there.
Shoe feints a counter leg kick.
Shoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shoe tries to clinch up but Corll circles away and keeps his distance.
Shoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corll finds it's way round the side to connect with Shoe's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shoe.
A telegraphed right hand from Corll misses the target.
A big right from Shoe misses.
Shoe throws a hook but Corll blocks it.
Corll misses with a body shot.
Corll is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Corll connects with a right hand. Shoe shakes it off.
Shoe scores with a nice body kick.
Corll misses the shot to the body.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corll.
Shoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Corll there.
Shoe throws a body punch but Corll moves out of range.
Corll is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Shoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corll doesn't seem bothered though.
Shoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corll in his tracks.
Corll swings for the body but Shoe moves out of range.
Corll is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corll moves away.
Corll is looking to counter punch.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Corll's front leg but catches the back leg as Corll tries to avoid it.
Shoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Corll misses the jab.
A big right from Corll misses.
Shoe throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Corll drives through and clinches with Shoe against the cage.
Shoe blocking some punches.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corll prevents a body shot from Shoe.
Shoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corll backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Corll working aggressively here.
Shoe pushes Corll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Shoe.
Shoe tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Shoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shoe stalling.
Corll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corll misses with some punches.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Shoe avoiding damage.
Shoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gum Shoe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Shoe does it's job there.#CL#
Corll moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shoe leaning against his opponent.
Corll lands a nice uppercut.
Shoe cracks Corll with a nice body shot.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Shoe.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoe blocking some punches.
Corll tries to throw a body punch but Shoe avoids it by throwing Corll back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
A shot in the inside from Corll.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Corll taking a breather.
Shoe lands a shot to the body.
Shoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gum Shoe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Corll lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
Shoe scores with a hook to the body.
Corll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shoe has Corll pressed against the cage, preventing Corll from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shoe tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Shoe back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Corll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shoes head.
Shoe tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Shoe prevents Corll from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
A right hand to the body from Shoe.
Shoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Shoe. #T2#
Shoe lands with a light punch inside.
Corll lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shoe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corll misses with a body punch.
Corll struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoe controls his hands.
Shoe works on Corll's body with a couple of short punches.
Shoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Corll controls his hands.
Shoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Shoe presses Corll against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Shoe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shoe pushes Corll back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shoe can't find room to land a body shot as Corll controls the action.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Shoe is leaning against Corll and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shoe presses Corll against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corll misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Shoe.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
Corll is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shoe is keeping busy.
Shoe misses with some punches.
Shoe tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Shoe back against the cage.
Corll blocking some punches.
Shoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Shoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corll working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
Shoe misses with a body punch.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Shoe blocking some punches.
Shoe tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Shoe back against the cage.
Corll works on Shoe's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Shoe.
Shoe digs a right hand underneath Corll's ribcage. Corll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Corll wants to stall.
Corll is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Corll looks to land a right hand but Shoe moved out of range.
Shoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corll has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shoe scores with a hook to the body. Corll takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shoe lands a head kick!
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corll.
Shoe throws a body kick that misses.
Corll's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corll scrambles back to his feet.
Corll throws a lazy uppercut
and Shoe counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Corll 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.
Shoe throws a jab when Corll was well out of range.
Shoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corll throws a right hand that misses
letting Shoe counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe catches Corll with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Corll is rocked!
Shoe misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Corll looks to land a combination but Shoe avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Corll there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shoe, right into the meat.
Nice body punch from Shoe.
Shoe tries to clinch there but Corll circles away.
Corll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
Corll throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe is looking to slow Corll down with leg kicks.
Corll misses the jab.
Shoe blocks a jab.
Corll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shoe.
Shoe lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shoe cracks Corll with an open hand slap.
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!
Shoe thows a body kick. Corll tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Corll connects with a crisp jab.
Shoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left lands for Shoe.
Shoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shoe lands with a nice body punch.
Shoe delivers a nice body kick.
Shoe tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Corll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Corll misses.
Shoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corll missing with a left hand there. Shoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Shoe scores with a four punch combination!
Corll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shoe looks to clinch
and Corll counters with a two punch combo.
Corll takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corll misses with a right hand
and Shoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Corll misses with a lunging right hand
and Shoe counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corll.#T3#
Shoe throws a head kick that Corll semi-blocks.
Oh Corll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corll throws an overhand right that lands on Shoe's shoulder, as Shoe tries to avoid the shot.
Shoe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Corll throws a sloppy body shot
and Shoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corll thinking.
Shoe drops Corll with a straight right hand, right on the button! Shoe follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gum Shoe!
Gum Shoe is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 96
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Adamantium blocks a leg kick.
Shoe works over Adamantium's head and body with a nice combination.
Adamantium bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adamantium doesn't seem bothered though.
Adamantium pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adamantium makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shoe really felt that one!
Shoe looks for the body kick but Adamantium saw that one coming.
Shoe swings widly with a right hand
and Adamantium counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shoe thuds a left hand into Adamantium's body.
Shoe thows a body kick. Adamantium tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adamantium slips under a jab from Shoe.
Adamantium looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Adamantium slips a straight right by Shoe.
A low kick from Shoe misses
and Adamantium counters with a head kick. #T1#
Shoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamantium.
Adamantium looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Shoe - just one landing.
Shoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adamantium misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Shoe misses.
Shoe lands a head shot.
Shoe throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Adamantium colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Shoe as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Adamantium is left battered and dazed whilst Shoe and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gum Shoe!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 92
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Valdez swings for the body but Shoe moves out of range.
Valdez throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe lands with a straight right. Valdez didn't see that one coming.
Shoe throws a right and a left that Valdez avoids nicely.
Shoe connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valdez is out of range and Shoe settles back down.
Shoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valdez's hands.
Valdez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shoe cracks Valdez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoe misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Shoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Valdez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shoe on the side of the head.
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Valdez tries to clinch there but Shoe circles away.
Shoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab by Shoe.
Shoe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Valdez takes a step back to recover.
Valdez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shoe lands a nice looking body kick.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Valdez.
Shoe lands a head shot.
Valdez slips under a jab from Shoe.
Shoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Shoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valdez, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe scores with a hook to the body.
Shoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Valdez lands a left hand.
Shoe is working Valdez over against the cage.
Valdez is breathing heavily.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
Shoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valdez.
Shoe tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Shoe scores with a shot to the side of Valdez's head.
A short right from Shoe on the inside.
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Shoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Shoe as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Shoe.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shoe.#T3#
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Valdez on the inside.
Shoe scores with a shot to the side of Valdez's head.
Shoe working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Valdez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shoe can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Shoe lands with a left to the head.
Shoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valdez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Shoe.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Shoe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Valdez. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valdez tries to throw a body punch but Shoe avoids it by throwing Valdez back against the cage.
Valdez struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoe controls his hands.
Shoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Shoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe.
Shoe stalls.
Shoe controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Shoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Shoe misses.
Shoe loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.
Shoe is looking to slow Valdez down with leg kicks.
Valdez with a nice cross.
Shoe tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Shoe feints and then cracks Valdez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valdez down.
Shoe slips a jab from Valdez.#CL#
Valdez clinches with his opponent.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez is struggling to control the position.
Shoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shoe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Shoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
Valdez lands a shot to the body.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Valdez blocking some punches.
#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Valdez moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Valdez throwing a counter right hand but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Valdez throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Valdez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Shoe defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
Shoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Shoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shoe misses with a right hand
and Valdez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
A good leg kick by Shoe.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shoe scores with a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Shoe.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Valdez takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Shoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdez connects with a crisp jab.
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Shoe moved out of range nicely.
Shoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T3#
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Shoe lands a nice shot that snaps Valdez's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shoe.
A punch combination from Shoe misses.
It looked like Valdez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shoe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valdez connects with an inside leg kick.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoe misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Valdez moves into the clinch.
Shoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
A short uppercut from Shoe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Shoe misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Shoe digs a right hand into Valdez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valdez's gas tank.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Valdez trying to control the position but instead, Shoe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valdez into the cage.
Shoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valdez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Shoe.
Shoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gum Shoe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
A shot in the inside from Shoe.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shoe lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Valdez is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Valdez has been cut.
Shoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Valdez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Valdez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shoe throws a monster overhand right that drops Valdez! Shoe follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gum Shoe!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 86
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Marcus shoots in and drives through. Shoe sprawls well.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shoe but Shoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shoe slips a straight right by Marcus.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Marcus's leg. Marcus is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Marcus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shoe!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marcus misses with the ground and pound.
Marcus trying to control the position but Shoe is working away.
Marcus looking to control but instead Shoe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Marcus is working for a kimura but Shoe is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Shoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marcus.
Shoe trying to control here.
Marcus is trying to control. Shoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Marcus seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcus throwing shots but Shoe is blocking nicely.
Marcus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marcus trying to control the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shoe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shoe is refusing to be controlled, as Marcus sits in half guard. #SUB#
Marcus seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marcus wants to take a breather but Shoe is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marcus throwing shots but Shoe is blocking nicely.
Marcus is trying to control. Shoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shoe stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Shoe closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Shoe lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Shoe.
Shoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marcus.
Marcus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shoe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shoe misses with a body punch.
Shoe tries to work over Marcus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcus blocking some punches.
Marcus prevents a body shot from Shoe.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shoe.
Shoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shoe slows down the pace here.
Shoe can't find room to land a body shot as Marcus controls the action.
Marcus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shoe prevents it.
#T4#
Shoe working aggressively here.
Marcus goes for a takedown attempt but Shoe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcus.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shoe. That's going to slow Marcus down.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe connects with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Shoe
and Marcus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shoe lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Marcus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shoe stops Marcus from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shoe.
Shoe lands a nice hook to Marcus's body. Marcus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus tries to counter with a takedown but Shoe is quick to defend against it.
Shoe thows a body kick. Marcus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marcus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marcus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shoe avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Marcus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shoe avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Shoe.
Shoe lunges at Marcus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marcus's hand.
Marcus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoe. Shoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shoe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marcus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shoe cracks Marcus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Shoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2#
Marcus ducks right into an uppercut from Shoe.
Shoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Marcus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Marcus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marcus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Simon Marcus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marcus is keen to just control but Shoe is a slippery customer.
Marcus with the ground and pound but Shoe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Marcus landing some decent shots from guard. #T3##SUB#
Marcus has gone for a leg lock! Shoe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marcus's guard.#REVB#
Shoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcus is retaining full guard.
Shoe content to stall in guard here.
Shoe wants to stand but Marcus is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shoe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcus is trying to control the position but Shoe postures up.
Marcus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marcus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shoe throws a push kick but Marcus slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Shoe.
As Shoe tries to get set, Marcus tries to push him back and clinch up but Shoe manages to avoid the attempt.
Marcus tries to move into range but Shoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marcus fails to land the takedown.
Shoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcus's hands.
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but Shoe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shoe scores with a push kick.
Shoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shoe keeps Marcus at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Shoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Shoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marcus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shoe catches Marcus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marcus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marcus goes for a double leg but Shoe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shoe continues to drive forward.
Shoe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoe lands with a straight right. Marcus didn't see that one coming.
Shoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shoe misses with a head kick.
Marcus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shoe.
Shoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Marcus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shoe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#
Marcus is rocked!
Marcus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shoe delivers a nice body kick.
Shoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marcus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marcus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shoe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shoe digs a good hook to Marcus's body.
Shoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shoe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marcus.#T3#
Marcus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shoe throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Marcus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcus. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcus tries to counter with a takedown but Shoe is quick to defend against it.
Shoe fails to land with a series of punches.
and Shoe counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Marcus! He's just covering up as Shoe starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gum Shoe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Gattis tries to bum rush Shoe with a series of wild strikes but Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gattis just manages to avoid it.
Shoe scores with a body shot.
Shoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gattis on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like James Gattis has been cut.
Gattis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shoe counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Shoe.
Shoe cracks Gattis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Gattis has Shoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Gattis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shoe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gattis tries to work over Shoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Shoe leaning his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Shoe.
Shoe presses Gattis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shoe works on Gattis's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Shoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Shoe slams his shin into Gattis's torso.
Gattis looks winded!
Shoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shoe. That's going to slow Gattis down.
Shoe lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gattis falls backwards - clearly groggy! Shoe dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gum Shoe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shoe cracks a nice hook into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Shoe keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shoe.
Ragnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shoe.
Ragnarsson blocks the body kick.
Ragnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shoe pushes Ragnarsson away with a front kick.
Ragnarsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shoe.
Ragnarsson is breathing heavily.
Shoe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ragnarsson.#CUT2#
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe connects with a single shot there.
Shoe throws a quick head kick that knocks Ragnarsson silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Shoe is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gum Shoe!
The defeated Bjorn Ragnarsson had this to say: 'Valhalla awaits me'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Shoe is predictable there
and The Dane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Dane is looking to clinch.
The Dane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shoe blocks a head kick by The Dane.
Shoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shoe throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been told by The Dane's head coaches at Brutal Force Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shoe 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 The Dane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Dane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. The Dane does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Dane is looking for a counter combo.
The Dane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
The Dane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses.
The Dane misses with a kick to the body.
Shoe throws a lazy uppercut
enabling The Dane to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and The Dane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Dane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Shoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Dane manages to avoid it.
Shoe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The Dane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shoe eats them both and turns towards The Dane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shoe pushes The Dane away with a front kick.
The Dane digs a good hook to Shoe's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shoe.
The Dane takes one on the button.
The Dane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Dane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Dane moves away.
Shoe throws a jab but it's blocked by The Dane.
Shoe misses with a hook. The Dane ducked under it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Dane counters with a three punch combo that has Shoe backing up. Shoe nods at The Dane to acknowledge the strikes.
The Dane lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The Dane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
The Dane lands a jab to the head.
Shoe throws a sloppy body shot
enabling The Dane to counter with a crisp jab.
Shoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Dane counters with a thumping low kick.
Shoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Dane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shoe moves out of range as The Dane throws a body kick.
The Dane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Dane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shoe.
The Dane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A combination from Shoe does no damage.
The Dane lands a jab to the nose.
Shoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Dane.
The Dane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick from Shoe lands but The Dane takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Holger The Dane has been cut.#T3#
The Dane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking body kick lands there for The Dane.
The Dane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from The Dane.
The Dane scores with a nice strike.
Shoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shoe throws a sloppy body shot
and The Dane counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Dane counters with a nice leg kick.
The Dane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Dane.
Shoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Dane throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shoe 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 The Dane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Dane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Dane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Dane lands a leg kick that knocks Shoe off balance momentarily.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shoe throws a poor cross that misses
and The Dane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shoe looks to land a right hand but The Dane moved out of range.
The Dane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Dane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shoe looks to throw the jab but The Dane is out of range.
Shoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Dane counters with a three punch combo that has Shoe backing up. Shoe nods at The Dane to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Shoe is rocked!
The Dane misses with a wild combination.
Shoe is still on wobbly legs! Can The Dane finish him?
Shoe lands a body shot.
Shoe seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and The Dane counters with a head kick that drops Shoe to the mat! Shoe scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holger The Dane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Holger The Dane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Shoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Dane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Dane tries to clinch but Shoe is having none of it.
Shoe tries to counter with a clinch but The Dane shakes him off and moves away.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Dane checks a low kick from Shoe.
The Dane throwing a counter right hand but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and The Dane counters with a crisp one two that drops Shoe! The Dane thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shoe to his feet! Shoe is in big trouble!
Shoe gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! The Dane gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Shoe is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holger The Dane!
A victorious Holger The Dane 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Shoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Palazzolo doesn't seem bothered though.
Shoe delivers a nice body kick.
Shoe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
#KD2#
Shoe lands a big head kick that sends Palazzolo tumbling to the mat! Shoe takes a step backwards and waves Palazzolo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Palazzolo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe and Palazzolo are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Shoe throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Palazzolo into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Shoe knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gum Shoe!
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