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Event:
UB11: Strain
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Good shot there by East.
East tries to bum rush Ihejirika with a series of wild strikes but Ihejirika uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ihejirika looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ihejirika tries to clinch but East moves out of range. #TD#
East shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ihejirika is trying to defend but East finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ihejirika should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ihejirika tries to kick East off but East keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
East stalling.
East missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
East looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ihejirika has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
East is nestled in close to Ihejirika, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
East is controlling the pace.
#T1#
East missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
East working over Ihejirika with some ground and pound. Ihejirika looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
East working over Ihejirika with some ground and pound. Ihejirika looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
East content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
East throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
East is nestled in close to Ihejirika, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. East connects with a nice short shot to Ihejirika's temple.
Ihejirika looks winded!
East lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
East 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. #T2#
East is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Ihejirika is rocked!
East looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
East is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ihejirika is still in real trouble! Can East finish him?
East will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
East lands strikes from half guard.
Ihejirika wants to get back to full guard but East has passed into side control.
East 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.
Ihejirika is trying to escape the position but East is controlling the position.
East is working Ihejirika over with some ground and pound from side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ihejirika has eaten all the pies!
East lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Ihejirika! East senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Ihejirika out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gwegowy East!
Gwegowy East gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
UB8: Minor Threat
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Ihejirika on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika has been cut.
Ihejirika looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Herring dives in and scores a takedown into Ihejirika's guard.
Herring stops Ihejirika from standing up.
Herring trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herring wants to control from the top but Ihejirika keeps moving.
Herring scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ihejirika has momentary wrist control but Herring slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Ihejirika is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika's cut even more.
Herring throwing strikes from guard but Ihejirika blocks nicely.
Ihejirika is still in real trouble! Can Herring finish him?
Herring will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Herring lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Herring throwing strikes from guard but Ihejirika blocks nicely.
Ihejirika seems to have recovered his senses.
Herring 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.
Ihejirika being controlled here, momentarily.
Herring is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Herring is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Ihejirika has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herring can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ihejirika looks winded!
Herring wants to pass the guard but Ihejirika is keeping the position.
Ihejirika really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herring. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herring working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Herring is working Ihejirika over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Herring not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ihejirika has eaten all the pies!
Herring lands a couple of elbows.
Herring sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ihejirika's guard. #T2#
Ground and pound from Herring. #CUT#
The cut above Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Heath Herring!
After the fight, Heath Herring was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Demayo cracks Ihejirika with a good jab.
Demayo connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika has been cut.
Ihejirika slips a jab and a cross from Demayo.
Demayo misses with a body shot.
Demayo throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Ihejirika counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Demayo dodges an elbow strike from Ihejirika.
Demayo blocks the elbow strike.
Demayo misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demayo.
Demayo misses with a punch to the body.
Ihejirika really is a fat lump.
Ihejirika lands a damaging elbow.
Ihejirika tries to land a knee to the head but Demayo blocks with his arms.
Demayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ihejirika's elbow.
Demayo dodges an elbow strike from Ihejirika.
Ihejirika lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Paul Demayo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ihejirika looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ihejirika comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Demayo.
Ihejirika looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Demayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ihejirika throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Demayo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demayo. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Demayo.
Ihejirika throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Demayo working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ihejirika throws an elbow but misses.
Ihejirika creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Demayo lands with a right to the head.
Demayo tries to throw a body punch but Ihejirika avoids it by throwing Demayo back against the cage.
Demayo tries to throw a body punch but Ihejirika avoids it by throwing Demayo back against the cage.
Ihejirika lands an elbow inside that Demayo shrugs off.
Demayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Demayo blocks an elbow strike from Ihejirika.
A nice left hand lands by Demayo.
Demayo avoids the elbow strike from Ihejirika, against the cage.
Ihejirika prevents a body shot from Demayo.
Ihejirika blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demayo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ihejirika using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Demayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Demayo blocks an elbow strike.
Ihejirika throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Demayo blocks an elbow strike from Ihejirika.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demayo avoids the elbow strike from Ihejirika, against the cage.
Ihejirika tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ihejirika is breathing heavily.#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Ihejirika throws an elbow but misses.
Demayo misses with the head strike.
Ihejirika looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ihejirika pushes off an throws an elbow but Demayo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Demayo throws a head punch that misses.
Demayo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Demayo lands with a short shot to the head.
Demayo tries a body shot but Ihejirika blocks it.
Demayo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ihejirikas head.
Demayo dodges an elbow strike from Ihejirika.
Demayo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ihejirika.
Demayo blocks the elbow strike.
Ihejirika throws a knee to the head but misses.
Demayo lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demayo.
Ihejirika looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Demayo lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ihejirika throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Ihejirika.
Demayo avoids the elbow strike from Ihejirika, against the cage.
Demayo lands a right hand.
Demayo lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Ihejirika has a couple of punches blocked by Demayo.
Demayo scores with a shot to the side of Ihejirika's head.
Demayo lands a nice uppercut.
Demayo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ihejirika blocks a body shot from Demayo.
Demayo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ihejirika backwards.
Ihejirika throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Demayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demayo.
Ihejirika blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Demayo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demayo.
Demayo gets through Ihejirika's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Demayo lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demayo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Demayo tries a body shot but Ihejirika blocks it.
Demayo is working Ihejirika over against the cage.
Demayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Ihejirika controls his hands.
Demayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demayo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ihejirika backwards.
Demayo gets through Ihejirika's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Demayo. #T4#
Demayo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Demayo lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Ihejirika is rocked!
Demayo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demayo.
Oh Ihejirika is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Demayo can't find room to land a body shot as Ihejirika controls the action.
A short left from Demayo.
Ihejirika looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Demayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ihejirika seems to have got his legs back now.
Ihejirika misses with an elbow strike.
Demayo can't find room to land a body shot as Ihejirika controls the action.
Demayo misses with a punch to the body.
Demayo throws a head punch that misses.
Demayo blocks an uppercut.
Ihejirika throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demayo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ihejirika looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ihejirika lands an elbow just above Demayo 's eye.
Ihejirika tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Demayo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demayo lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Demayo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Sloppy strikes from Demayo. Those never looked like landing.
Ihejirika tries to clinch up.
Demayo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ihejirika slips a jab and a cross from Demayo.
Ihejirika looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Demayo misses with the combination.
Demayo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demayo misses with a series of wild punches.
Demayo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demayo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ihejirika.
Demayo misses with a combination
#TD#
so Ihejirika counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ihejirika's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ihejirika landing some decent shots from guard.
Ihejirika is looking to work some ground and pound but Demayo has wrist control.
Ihejirika is in close to Demayo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ihejirika engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ihejirika might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ihejirika works over Demayo with some ground and pound from guard.#T2##SUB#
Ihejirika drops back looking for a leg! Demayo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Demayo manages to kick Ihejirika off! Ihejirika jumps back into Demayo's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ihejirika accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ihejirika scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ihejirika is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ihejirika won't allow Demayo to get back to his feet.
Ihejirika works over Demayo with some ground and pound from guard.
Demayo is looking to stand up but Ihejirika isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Ihejirika keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Demayo's head.#SUB#
Ihejirika drops back looking for a leg! Demayo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Demayo manages to kick Ihejirika off! Ihejirika jumps back into Demayo's guard.
Ihejirika makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Demayo is breathing heavily.
Ihejirika works over Demayo with some ground and pound from guard.
Demayo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ihejirika thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ihejirika advances position into side control!
Ihejirika connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Demayo some visible discomfort.
Ihejirika lands a few punches from side control.
Ihejirika looks up at the clock and then as Demayo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ihejirika smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC#
Demayo is rocked!
Ihejirika lands a strong strike to the head of Demayo. That's dazed him! Ihejirika looking to finish here. Demayo is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ihejirika lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika!
After winning the bout, Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Takaraivo misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Ihejirika holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Takaraivo breaks the clinch.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takaraivo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takaraivo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ihejirika doesn't manage to clinch there - Takaraivo circles away.
Ihejirika wants to clinch#KD2#
and Takaraivo counters with a crisp one two that drops Ihejirika! Takaraivo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ihejirika to his feet! Ihejirika is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Ihejirika is rocked!
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ihejirika definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Ihejirika moves out of range.
Ihejirika wants to clinch up but Takaraivo keeps it at a distance.
Takaraivo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takaraivo throws a quick head kick that knocks Ihejirika silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Takaraivo is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
A relieved looking Nyyrikki Takaraivo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Immortals 23 Paulik v Sojka
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Good work by Ihejirika as he checks the leg kick.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ihejirika is out of range and Stone settles back down.
Ihejirika seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Ihejirika closes the distance and clinches.
Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ihejirika lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ihejirika throws an elbow but it misses.
Stone avoids the elbow strike from Ihejirika, against the cage.
Stone takes an elbow to the temple.
Ihejirika creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stone's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Stone breaks from the clinch.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Stone tries to keep at a distance but Ihejirika has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ihejirika tries to land a knee to the head but Stone blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Stone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Our sources have told us that Ihejirika has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ihejirika lands an elbow that stopped Stone in his tracks for a moment.
Stone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Ihejirika tries a knee to the head but Stone blocks it.
Ihejirika lands a damaging elbow.
Stone blocks an elbow strike from Ihejirika.
#BC2#
Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Stone - just one landing.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone misses with a hook. Ihejirika ducked under it nicely.
Ihejirika tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stone manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ihejirika moves in looking to clinch but Stone pushes him off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone avoids a wild elbow strike from Ihejirika.
Ihejirika throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ihejirika lands an elbow just above Stone 's eye.
Ihejirika looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ihejirika wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
Ihejirika could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sloppy strikes from Stone. Those never looked like landing.
Stone misses with a double jab.
Ihejirika takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ihejirika takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Ihejirika does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ihejirika fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stone misses with a looping left.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ihejirika counters with a one-two to the body.
Axel Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stone wants to take the fight to the mat but Ihejirika manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Stone manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Ihejirika gets a clinch. #T4#
Stone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stone avoids a wild elbow strike from Ihejirika.
Ihejirika lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ihejirika throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ihejirika slips under a jab.#CL#
Stone gets tackled into the cage by Ihejirika. Ihejirika maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ihejirika throws an elbow but it misses.
Ihejirika keeps control of Stone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ihejirika misses with an elbow strike.
Stone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika has been cut.
Stone is looking to break free of the clinch but Ihejirika has double underhooks.
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 Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Ihejirika pushes Stone up against the cage in a clinch.
Stone is trying to force a seperation but Ihejirika has the dominant position.
Ihejirika creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stone's defenses.
Ihejirika pushes off an throws an elbow but Stone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stone dodges an elbow strike from Ihejirika.
Ihejirika pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ihejirika tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ihejirika looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ihejirika pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihejirika misses with an elbow strike.
Stone gets through Ihejirika's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ihejirika tries a knee to the head but Stone blocks it.
A short uppercut from Stone.
Ihejirika looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Ihejirika stops a takedown attempt from Stone.
Stone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stone avoids the elbow strike from Ihejirika, against the cage.
Ihejirika pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Axel Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Ihejirika on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ihejirika tries to clinch up
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Ihejirika tries to counter by clinching up but Stone breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Ihejirika rushes Stone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ihejirika just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stone's brow.
Ihejirika tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stone blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Stone breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone throws a hook to the side of Ihejirika's head but Ihejirika sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Stone is predictable there
and Ihejirika counters with a series of strikes. Stone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ihejirika is looking to clinch.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Ihejirika.
A countering left hand to the body from Stone misses.#TD2#
Stone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Stone works over Ihejirika with some ground and pound from guard.
Ihejirika is controlling Stone's posture.
Stone postures up.
Stone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stone distracts Ihejirika with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stone content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ihejirika has an active guard here but Stone has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Stone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Stone.
Stone trying to mount his opponent but Ihejirika defends it.
Ihejirika tries to kick Stone off but Stone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Axel Stone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika'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#
Ihejirika walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Stone has closed the distance and engaged Ihejirika in a clinch.
Ihejirika misses with an elbow strike.
Stone is trying to push Ihejirika away but Ihejirika has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ihejirika throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone. #BC2#
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stone, as that shot connected.
Stone throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Ihejirika counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ihejirika.
Ihejirika looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Ihejirika throws an elbow but it misses.
Stone blocks the elbow strike.
Ihejirika creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ihejirika throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2#
Stone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ihejirika is trying to keep an underhook but Stone manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ihejirika pushes Stone off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Ihejirika closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ihejirika misses with a punch on the inside.
Ihejirika lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ihejirika throws an elbow but misses.
Ihejirika keeps control of Stone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ihejirika creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ihejirika lands an elbow just above Stone 's eye. #T2#
Ihejirika pushes off an throws an elbow but Stone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ihejirika is pressed up against the cage. Stone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ihejirika down to the mat. Ihejirika avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Stone as he connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stone, as that shot connected.
Ihejirika is looking to clinch.
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stone misses the jab.
Stone punishes Ihejirika's body with a nice straight punch.
Ihejirika uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stone.
Ihejirika is looking to counter the offense by Stone and move into the clinch.
Stone wants to slow Ihejirika down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ihejirika looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone lands a leg kick that knocks Ihejirika off balance momentarily.
Stone cracks Ihejirika with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stone scores with a hook.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Ihejirika moved out of range nicely.
Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ihejirika tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
A big right from Stone misses.
Stone misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target. #T4#
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown but Ihejirika manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Stone looks to move away, Ihejirika throws a big counter combo but Stone just gets out of the way.
Stone misses with a lunging right hand
and Ihejirika counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ihejirika moves forwards but Stone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ihejirika slips a straight right by Stone.
Ihejirika went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone misses with an uppercut. Ihejirika saw that one coming.
Stone scores with the left hand. Ihejirika knows he should have avoided that one.
Stone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice 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!
Ihejirika takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ihejirika gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axel Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axel Stone!
Axel Stone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ROV 66
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Stanley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mike Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ihejirika drives through and clinches with Stanley against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stanley.
Ihejirika throws an elbow but it misses.
Stanley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stanley gets through Ihejirika's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ihejirika has eaten all the pies!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ihejirika throws an elbow but misses.
Stanley lands with a right to the head.
Ihejirika creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ihejirika pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ihejirika with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stanley lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Stanley.
Ihejirika throws an elbow that misses.
Ihejirika with an attempt at a knee 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!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ihejirika just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stanley's brow.
Stanley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stanley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stanley.
Ihejirika looks winded!
A short right from Stanley on the inside. #ROC#
Ihejirika is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stanley.
Ihejirika is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanley finish him?
Stanley pushes Ihejirika back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanley loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Ihejirika senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Stanley!
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