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Event:
Primal 34
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1# Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winklejax throws out the jab. Winklejax lands a jab to Jones 's midsection. Jones moves out of range as Winklejax strikes. Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Winklejax lands a jab to the nose. A jab from Winklejax does it's job there. Winklejax with a jab. Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jones throws a right and a left that both miss. Winklejax looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range. Winklejax thuds his right hand into Jones 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Winklejax throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Winklejax just misses with a punch to the body.
Winklejax connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones looks to throw the jab but Winklejax is out of range. Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winklejax.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winklejax moves away. Jones misses the shot to the body. Winklejax throws a right hand that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1# Jones looks to land a right hand but Winklejax moved out of range. A lazy left from Winklejax finds it's target. Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winklejax closes the distance looking to clinch and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jones misses with an uppercut. Winklejax saw that one coming. Winklejax lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Winklejax misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jones throws a hook to the side of Winklejax's head but Winklejax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Winklejax misses with a left hand and Winklejax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Winklejax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Winklejax catches Jones right on the button with a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Winklejax has managed to clinch.
Winklejax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winklejax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Winklejax has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
Winklejax misses with a punch to the body.
Winklejax lands with a short head shot on the inside. Winklejax throws a head punch that misses. Winklejax takes a shot to the head. Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Winklejax. Winklejax struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones prevents a body shot from Winklejax. Winklejax misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut. Winklejax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Winklejax throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones . A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones . Winklejax misses with a short punch on the inside. Jones tries to pull guard but Winklejax won't allow it.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Winklejax scores with a shot to the side of Jones 's head. #T3# Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winklejax swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Winklejax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones takes a shot to the head. Winklejax digs a right hand into Jones 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones 's gas tank. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones . Jones jumps guard but Winklejax turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Winklejax lands a right hand. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD# Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB# Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Winklejax won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #T4# Winklejax wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position. Winklejax is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Winklejax gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Jones pulls Winklejax in to control the position. Winklejax stopping the sweep attempt from Jones . And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Winklejax dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Winklejax is looking to clinch. Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot. Winklejax misses with an uppercut. Winklejax looks to clinch and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body. Winklejax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Winklejax walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winklejax was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones . Jones ducks under a wild hook from Winklejax. Winklejax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Winklejax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winklejax moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Winklejax misses with a looping right. Winklejax looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range. Winklejax misses with a looping left. Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jones swings for the body but Winklejax moves out of range.
Winklejax misses with a straight left. Jones misses with a hook. Winklejax ducked under it nicely. #T1# Winklejax throws a jab when Jones was well out of range. Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Nice uppercut lands for Jones . That snapped Winklejax's head back.
Greg Winklejax seems to be getting the better of the standup. The fighters circle momentarily. Winklejax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Greg Winklejax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Winklejax seems unphased.
Winklejax misses with an uppercut. Winklejax misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely. Winklejax looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range. Jones throws out a loose jab but Winklejax uses good head movement to avoid it. A jab from Jones does it's job there. A looping hook to the body misses from Winklejax. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet. Good standup being displayed there by Winklejax as he connects with a hook. Winklejax throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. Jones with a nice cross.#ROC# Winklejax is rocked! Jones misses with a hook. Winklejax 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! Jones slips a jab from Winklejax. Winklejax lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2# A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target. Winklejax lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Nice cross by Winklejax. Winklejax misses with a straight left. Winklejax lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Winklejax. That snapped Jones 's head back.
Winklejax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Winklejax connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones 's hands. Winklejax avoids the body shot from Jones .
Winklejax steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones . Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jones staying out of range there. Jones jabs Winklejax to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jones misses with a straight right. Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Winklejax with a nice cross. Winklejax defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand. #T3# Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Winklejax might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Winklejax throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Nice cross by Jones . Jones throws a shot to the body.
Winklejax jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well. Jones lands a head shot. Winklejax is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him? Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. A swing and a miss from Jones . Winklejax seems to have recovered his senses. Jones slips under a jab from Winklejax. Winklejax throws an off balance right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand. Nice shot lands for Jones . 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! Winklejax fails in his attempt to clinch. Jones pounces like a tiger and cracks Winklejax with a vicious hook! Winklejax is down but not out! Jones follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Russell Jones ! Russell Jones retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
Primal 27
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Winklejax scores with a punch to the head. Spector shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Winklejax defends it nicely. Nice sprawl there from Winklejax as Spector shoots in. Spector shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winklejax as he avoids it easily. Greg Winklejax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Spector. Winklejax stuffs the takedown attempt from Spector. Spector gets slowly back to his feet. Spector doesn't succeed with the takedown and Winklejax counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spector thinking. Good shot there by Winklejax. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Winklejax displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spector. Winklejax throws the left hand but Spector avoids the punch easily. Spector dives in for a single leg takedown but Winklejax sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Winklejax is looking to counter punch.#T1# Winklejax cracks Spector with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT# It looks like Elijah Spector has been cut. Winklejax lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Spector has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Spector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winklejax. Spector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winklejax.
Spector feints the counter takedown. Winklejax throws a big shot that misses. We've been told by Winklejax's head coaches at LOD: Black Label that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Spector doesn't succeed with the takedown and Winklejax counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Winklejax scores with a jab. Spector pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spector misses with a takedown attempt and Winklejax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Spector closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winklejax circles away. Winklejax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Winklejax misses with a body shot.
Winklejax scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Winklejax connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spector's hands.#ROC# Spector is rocked!#T2# Winklejax lands a body shot.
Winklejax is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Spector misses with a takedown attempt #KD# and Winklejax counters with a nice right hand that sends Spector toppling to the canvas! Spector scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Winklejax finish him?! Spector is still on wobbly legs! Can Winklejax finish him? Winklejax falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and Spector decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winklejax's guard. Winklejax keeping moving, preventing Spector from controlling successfully. Spector seems to have recovered his senses. Winklejax looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spector is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Spector drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Winklejax manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spector has Winklejax in his guard.#REVR##SUB2# Winklejax avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB2# Spector looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Spector is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winklejax defends well. Winklejax 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. #SUB2# Spector looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Spector wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Spector is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spector 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. Winklejax sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# Spector is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winklejax wants to stand but Spector is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2# Spector has his foot on Winklejax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winklejax works his way back into a safe position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Winklejax dominated that round. The cut man is working on Elijah Spector's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Winklejax misses with a looping right. Spector misses with a head kick.
Winklejax is looking to counter punch. No luck for Spector with that takedown attempt. Winklejax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spector was well out of range. Poor timing from Winklejax. Nice jab there from Winklejax. Spector doesn't succeed with the takedown and Winklejax counters with a lovely straight right hand! Winklejax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Spector throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Winklejax tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spector is in Winklejax's guard. Spector wants to control from the top but Winklejax keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Spector is pushing down on Winklejax's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winklejax is fighting to maintain full guard but Spector has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1# Winklejax wants to improve his position but Spector is controlling well.
#SUB2# Spector seems to be working for a kimura but Winklejax defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Spector is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Winklejax sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Spector is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winklejax doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spector. Winklejax is staying active underneath Spector, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Winklejax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spector can do to turn this around?#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Spector is working for a kimura but Winklejax is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Winklejax is defending against the submission attempts here by Spector.
#SUB2# Spector is looking for a kimura but Winklejax is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spector to get the leverage. Winklejax controlling the position for now.#SUB2# Spector is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3# Spector prevents Winklejax from improving his position.#SUB2# Spector seems to be looking for submissions.
Winklejax wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Spector is working for a kimura here but Winklejax manages to reverse the position and he's now in Spector's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Spector is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winklejax is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Spector is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4# Spector looking for a sweep. Not yet Spector, not yet. Winklejax has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Spector is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winklejax defends well.#SUB2# Winklejax avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winklejax is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Elijah Spector has got the better of the ground game so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Spector looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Winklejax passes into side control.
Spector can't do much from the bottom here. 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 Greg Winklejax will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Elijah Spector'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# A shot to the liver by Winklejax. Beautiful body shot. Spector with a poor takedown and Winklejax counters with a straight right hand. Elijah Spector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Winklejax scores with a body shot.
Spector tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Winklejax defends well and Spector ends up having to push Winklejax into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Spector shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Greg Winklejax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Spector. Winklejax lands a nice looking body shot.
Spector shoots and misses enabling Winklejax to counter with a crisp jab. A cross from Winklejax lands. Winklejax lunges at Spector with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spector's hand. #KD# Winklejax lands a big right hand that sends Spector crashing to the mat! Winklejax stays standing though and waves Spector back to his feet!#CUT# That has opened up Elijah Spector's cut even more. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Winklejax is stalking Spector. Spector circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Winklejax, and it's lights out! Spector really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Winklejax! An out of breath Greg Winklejax thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Primal 22
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1# Winklejax throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones . Winklejax misses with a wild body shot. Winklejax throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. Winklejax misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Greg Winklejax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Winklejax defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand. As Jones tries to get set, Winklejax tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt. Jones tries to move into range but Winklejax moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jones defending well as Winklejax loads up on a big left hand. Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Winklejax stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Winklejax digs a good hook to Jones 's body.
Winklejax tries to clinch up. Jones loads up on a big right hand but Winklejax slips the punch. Winklejax tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center. Winklejax misses with a right hand enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Winklejax lands a jab. Winklejax misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones cracks Winklejax with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2# Winklejax is rocked!#T1# Winklejax misses the body punch and Jones counters with a crisp right that sends Winklejax to the canvas! Jones follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Jones ! Russell Jones is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
Primal 16
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1# Winklejax just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# Winklejax instigates a clinch. Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Winklejax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Winklejax prevents a body shot from Runnisto. Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Winklejax tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Winklejax definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Winklejax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winklejax can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winklejax's elbow. A left hand lands to the body for Winklejax.
Winklejax tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Winklejax back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Winklejax tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Winklejax.
#T1# Winklejax lands a hook to the side of the head. Winklejax lands a left hand.
Winklejax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards. Winklejax tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Winklejax back against the cage. Winklejax misses with a hook from the clinch. Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Winklejax struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
A short left from Winklejax. Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Winklejax controls his hands.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Winklejax controls the action.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winklejax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside. Runnisto takes a shot to the head. Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Winklejax uses good head movement to avoid it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A short right from Winklejax on the inside. #T2# Runnisto blocks a body shot from Winklejax. Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winklejax. Winklejax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Runnisto misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winklejax. Winklejax scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head. Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Winklejax digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank. Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Winklejax.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winklejax misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winklejax's elbow. Winklejax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winklejax struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winklejax lands with a left to the head. Winklejax prevents a body shot from Runnisto. #T3# Winklejax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Runnisto. Runnisto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winklejax has him pressed against the cage. Winklejax is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right from Winklejax. Winklejax scores with a nice hook to the head. Winklejax lands a body punch. A short right from Winklejax. Runnisto is leaning against Winklejax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Winklejax has Runnisto pressed against the cage, preventing Runnisto from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A right hand to the body from Winklejax.
Winklejax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Winklejax digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank. Runnisto looks winded! Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Winklejax lands a nice uppercut. Winklejax tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Winklejax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4# Winklejax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Winklejax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Runnisto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winklejax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Winklejax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winklejax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Winklejax lands a hook to the side of the head. Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Winklejax avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage. #BC2# Runnisto manages to break the clinch.
Winklejax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Winklejax checks a leg kick.#CL# Winklejax pushes Runnisto up against the cage in a clinch. Winklejax gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Runnisto is working for takedown but Winklejax is calmly controlling the position for now. Winklejax keeps control of Runnisto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Winklejax dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Winklejax darts in and clinches Runnisto up against the cage. Winklejax lands a right hand. Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winklejax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards. Winklejax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runnisto can do to turn this around? Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Winklejax prevents a body shot from Runnisto. Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Winklejax controls the action.
Runnisto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Winklejax is keeping busy. Winklejax is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Winklejax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winklejax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Winklejax controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Winklejax lands a right hand. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto. Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winklejax missing with knees to the body.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Winklejax.
A short left from Winklejax. Runnisto tries to circle away but Winklejax has him pinned against the cage.#T1# Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Winklejax controls his hands.
Winklejax struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Winklejax digs a right hand underneath Runnisto's ribcage. Runnisto let out a lung full of air as it connected. Runnisto avoids the elbow strike from Winklejax, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Winklejax. Runnisto is breathing heavily. Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winklejax's elbow. A right hook to the body lands for Winklejax.
#BC# Winklejax breaks the clinch.
Runnisto misses with a double jab.
Winklejax ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto. Winklejax listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL# Winklejax darts in and clinches Runnisto up against the cage. Winklejax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Winklejax lands a left hand.
Winklejax digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank. Winklejax lands a body punch in the clinch. Winklejax lands a right hand. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short uppercut from Winklejax. Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Winklejax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winklejax's elbow. Winklejax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Winklejax. Winklejax pushes Runnisto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hand to the body from Winklejax.
Winklejax is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Winklejax lands a nice uppercut. Winklejax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A nice left hand lands by Winklejax.
#ROC# Runnisto is rocked! Winklejax pushes Runnisto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Runnisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Winklejax finish him? Winklejax digs a right hand underneath Runnisto's ribcage. Runnisto let out a lung full of air as it connected. Runnisto seems to have recovered his senses. Winklejax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards. Winklejax lands a right hand. Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Good body shot from Winklejax.
Greg Winklejax has scored more points in the clinch so far. Winklejax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3# Winklejax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winklejax. Winklejax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto. Winklejax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Winklejax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Winklejax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Runnisto blocks a body shot from Winklejax. Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short left from Winklejax. #BC# Winklejax manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Runnisto gets tackled into the cage by Winklejax. Winklejax maintains the clinch. Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Winklejax.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winklejax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Winklejax avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage. Winklejax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A left hand lands to the body for Winklejax.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Winklejax gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4# Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Winklejax scores with a nice hook to the head. Winklejax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Winklejax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Winklejax controls the action.
Winklejax presses Runnisto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A hook to the body from Winklejax.
A short body shot lands from Winklejax as the two fighters clinch.
Winklejax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Winklejax lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hook to the body lands for Winklejax.
Winklejax is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Winklejax is working Runnisto over against the cage. Winklejax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short uppercut from Winklejax. Nice body punch from Winklejax. Winklejax lands with a light punch inside. Winklejax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Winklejax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Winklejax dominated that second round. That's time! Winklejax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3##CL# Winklejax gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Nice body punch from Winklejax. Winklejax scores with a shoulder strike. Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winklejax blocking some punches.
Winklejax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winklejax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Runnisto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Winklejax working some nice short punches in the clinch. Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Winklejax controls his hands.
Winklejax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Winklejax presses Runnisto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Winklejax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Winklejax lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Winklejax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Winklejax is struggling to control the position. Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Runnisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Winklejax controls his hands.
#T1# Winklejax lands with a left to the head. Winklejax prevents a body shot from Runnisto. Winklejax tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Winklejax blocking some punches.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Winklejax. Winklejax digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank. Winklejax lands a shoulder strike. Winklejax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards. Winklejax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards. Winklejax scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head. Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Winklejax.
Winklejax blocks a body shot from Runnisto. Winklejax works on Runnisto's body with a couple of short punches. Winklejax 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. Winklejax scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head. Winklejax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2# Winklejax lands an uppercut. Winklejax lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Runnisto to his knees! Winklejax keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Winklejax! Greg Winklejax retains his middleweight title! Greg Winklejax seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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