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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 61
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1# Donk. Corden catches Gotti right on the button with a cross. Gotti shoots for a takedown but Corden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Gotti fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gotti shoots for a takedown but Corden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Mark Corden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.#TD2# Corden gets caught flat footed, as Gotti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Gotti pushes down on Corden's leg and manages to get into half guard. Corden is looking to improve his position.
Corden is working hard here to advance position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gotti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2# Gotti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotti. #T1##SUB# Corden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotti pulls his head out easily. Corden gets back to full guard.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Corden keeps moving. Corden keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass. #SUB# Corden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Gotti is stalling in the full guard. #SUB# Corden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gotti trying to control but Corden is working from the bottom. Gotti controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Gotti advances position into side control! Gotti in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Gotti tries to move to full mount but Corden actually manages to regain half guard. Corden is looking for a sweep. Gotti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3# Gotti is trying to control the action in half guard but Corden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Still in half guard, Gotti seems content to control. Corden trying to hold on to Gotti's head to control him but Gotti postures up.
Gotti has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Gotti breaks from Corden's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2# Gotti jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Corden is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Corden and Gotti has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2# Gotti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Gotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corden keeps working. #T4# Gotti advances to mount. Gotti wants to take his opponent's back but Corden doesn't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Corden is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gotti has taken his back.
#SUB2# Gotti looking for the choke but no joy. Corden has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gotti keeps control of the position as Corden tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Gotti dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Corden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Gotti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2# Corden gets caught flat footed, as Gotti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB# Corden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotti defends it easily.#SUB# Corden looking for a guillotine here but Gotti defends easily.
Corden keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corden keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass. Corden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gotti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Corden's guard. #T1# Gotti passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Corden! Gotti is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Corden is in real trouble.
#SUB2# Gotti working for a choke but Corden is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Gotti looking for the choke but no joy. Corden staying busy and making it hard for Gotti to control. #T2# Gotti avoiding Corden 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2# Gotti looking for the RNC. #SUB2# Gotti working for the choke. Corden trying to control the hands but Gotti breaks the grip. Don Gotti has got the better of the ground game so far. Good control from Gotti.#SUB2# Gotti looking for the choke from the back. I really don't envy Corden right now.
Corden trying to control but not successfully. Corden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gotti on the ground. Gotti keeps control of the position as Corden tries to break free.
#T3##SUB2# Gotti seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Corden's chin but Corden turns very nicely into Gotti's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Corden.
Gotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gotti is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB# Corden looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gotti has picked Corden up and slammed him! Corden can't keep hold of the triangle and Gotti manages to pass to side control! Corden tries to improve position but can't. Gotti is looking to take a break and control but Corden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gotti advances to full mount. #T4# Gotti looking to control but Corden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gotti misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Corden 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. Gotti is looking to advance position but Corden won't allow it. Gotti has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Corden is looking to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Gotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# No luck for Gotti with that takedown attempt. Gotti slips under a jab. Gotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corden. Gotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2# Gotti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2# Gotti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Corden is not content to let Gotti control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Gotti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB# Corden actively working from the bottom here. Gotti works his way into full mount! Gotti trying to control but Corden is having none of it. Gotti avoids the attempt from Corden to control. Mark Corden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Gotti wants to control the pace but Corden is squirming around nicely. Gotti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Corden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Gotti is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Corden is in real trouble.
Corden is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Gotti looking for the RNC. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gotti's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2# Gotti is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Corden knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Corden for a finish. Don Gotti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Gotti keeps control of the position easily here as Corden tries to buck him off.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Corden tries to escape but Gotti has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Gotti slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Corden tries to escape but Gotti has the hooks in and won't let him break free. What can Corden do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight! Don Gotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Gotti 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Gotti!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 55
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Johannesburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Corden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johannesburg avoids the body shot from Corden.
Johannesburg tries to clinch up. Corden lands with a straight right. Johannesburg didn't see that one coming.#CL# Johannesburg closes the distance and clinches. Johannesburg looking to throw knees to the head but Corden is blocking nicely.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corden avoids it. Johannesburg tries to land knees in the clinch but Corden avoids the damage to the body. Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Corden avoiding damage.
Corden tries a body shot but Johannesburg blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corden swings wildly with an uppercut but Johannesburg uses good head movement to avoid it. A short uppercut from Corden. Corden lands with a light punch inside. Johannesburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johannesburg misses with a knee to the head. #T1# Johannesburg blocking some punches.
Johannesburg missing with knees to the body.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corden avoids it. Corden lands a left hand.
Corden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johannesburg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right handed body shot lands from Corden.
Corden misses with some punches.
Corden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Corden avoiding damage as Johannesburg throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Corden.
Corden can't find room to land a body shot as Johannesburg controls the action.
Corden tries to work over Johannesburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Corden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corden scores with an uppercut up the middle. Corden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Johannesburg tries to land knees in the clinch but Corden avoids the damage to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Corden swings wildly with an uppercut but Johannesburg uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Johannesburg missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Corden fails to land. Corden throws a head punch that misses. Johannesburg tries to land knees in the clinch but Corden avoids the damage to the body. A shot in the inside from Corden. Johannesburg is struggling to control the position. Corden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corden stalling in the clinch but Johannesburg improves position. Johannesburg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johannesburg misses with a knee strike.
Corden lands a shoulder strike. Corden scores with an uppercut up the middle. Corden has a couple of punches blocked by Johannesburg.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corden avoids it. Johannesburg blocking some punches.
Johannesburg misses with an elbow over the top. Johannesburg blocks a body shot from Corden. Corden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3# Corden lands a shoulder strike. Corden swings wildly with an uppercut but Johannesburg uses good head movement to avoid it. Corden lands a shot to the body. Johannesburg blocks a body shot from Corden. Johannesburg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Corden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Johannesburg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Johannesburg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Johannesburg missing with knees to the body.
Johannesburg throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corden. Corden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Johannesburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johannesburg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corden is defending well for now. Johannesburg trying to land knees to the body.
#T4# Johannesburg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Corden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Johannesburg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corden is leaning against Johannesburg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Corden lands with a short head shot on the inside. Corden misses with a body punch.
Corden lands a nice uppercut. Johannesburg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corden is defending well for now. Corden lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Corden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corden with a hook. Corden lands with a good body shot. Corden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Johannesburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johannesburg tries to clinch up but Corden circles away and keeps his distance. Corden with a hook. A cross from Corden lands. Johannesburg walks into a stiff left hand from Corden. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Corden dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Johannesburg tries to clinch there but Corden circles away.
Corden misses with an uppercut. Corden has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Johannesburg is looking to clinch but Corden is avoiding it.
Corden swinging wildly here.
Johannesburg seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Johannesburg tries to clinch up. Corden throws a jab but it's blocked by Johannesburg. Johannesburg quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. A slow jab from Corden misses its intended target. Corden lands with a cross. #CL# Johannesburg gets in close and instigates a clinch. Johannesburg lands a damaging elbow. #CUT# It looks like Mark Corden has been cut. Johannesburg trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johannesburg tries a knee to the head but Corden blocks it.
Johannesburg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corden blocks it with crossed arms. Corden misses with a short punch on the inside. Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the head but Corden blocks with his arms.
Johannesburg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Corden lands with a left to the head. #T1# Corden slows down the pace here.
Johannesburg lands an elbow inside. Johannesburg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Corden's face.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corden avoids it. Corden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2# Corden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johannesburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. It seemed like Corden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Johannesburg is looking to clinch but Corden is avoiding it.
Johannesburg doesn't manage to clinch there - Corden circles away.
Johannesburg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Johannesburg is looking to clinch. Corden keeps the fight on the outside. Johannesburg is looking to clinch. Corden with a nice cross. Johannesburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corden paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2# Corden connects with a nice looking jab.
Corden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johannesburg. Johannesburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A little jabbing left from Corden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Johannesburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corden swats him away and circles back towards the center. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Johannesburg clinches up against the cage. Johannesburg misses with a knee strike.
Corden is working Johannesburg over against the cage. Johannesburg crunches a lovely knee into Corden's ribcage. Corden scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2# Corden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johannesburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corden swats him away and circles back towards the center. Johannesburg tries to clinch up and Corden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Johannesburg doesn't manage to clinch there - Corden circles away.
Corden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Corden darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Johannesburg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3# Johannesburg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Corden cracks Johannesburg with a good jab. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Corden in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Johannesburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Johannesburg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Corden swats away the attempt to clinch by Johannesburg. Corden lands a jab to the nose. Johannesburg tries to clinch there but Corden circles away.
Johannesburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Corden 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. Johannesburg closes the distance looking to clinch and Corden counters with a lovely straight right hand! Corden looks to land a left hand but Johannesburg moved out of range nicely. Corden misses with a looping right. Johannesburg tries to clinch up.#T4# Johannesburg drops his hands momentarily and Corden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Johannesburg is looking to clinch but Corden is avoiding it.
Corden dips to his left and cracks Johannesburg with an uppercut! Corden throws a big shot that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Corden keeps the fight on the outside. Corden connects with a crisp jab. Corden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johannesburg wants to clinch up but Corden keeps it at a distance. Johannesburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A little jabbing left from Corden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Johannesburg tries to clinch up. Corden scores with a jab to the head.
Johannesburg tries to clinch up. Corden swats away the attempt to clinch by Johannesburg. Mark Corden seems to be getting the better of the standup. Johannesburg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Corden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mark Corden'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# Corden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johannesburg tries to clinch up and Corden counters with a lovely straight right hand! Corden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johannesburg moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Corden throws a poor cross that misses
and Johannesburg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Johannesburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Johannesburg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corden. Corden has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Corden lands a jab to the head.
Corden lands a head shot. Corden looks to land a right hand but Johannesburg moved out of range. Corden swats away the attempt to clinch by Johannesburg. Johannesburg fails in his attempt to clinch. Corden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Corden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Johannesburg ducks right into an uppercut from Corden. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Johannesburg has Corden up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1# A short body shot lands from Corden as the two fighters clinch.
Corden misses with a hook from the clinch. Johannesburg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corden dodges an elbow strike from Johannesburg.
Corden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johannesburg backwards. Johannesburg unloads a knee to the mid-section. A bit of stalling here from Corden.
Johannesburg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johannesburg misses with a knee strike.
Johannesburg tries a knee to the head but Corden blocks it.
Johannesburg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Johannesburg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Corden lands with a left to the head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Corden blocks the elbow strike.
Corden leaning against his opponent.
Mark Corden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Johannesburg tries a knee to the head but Corden blocks it.
Corden tries to work over Johannesburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Johannesburg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corden is defending well for now. Johannesburg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corden managing to block the knees to the body from Johannesburg.
Corden dodges an elbow strike from Johannesburg.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A right hand to the body from Corden.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Johannesburg scores with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corden. A head punch blocked on the inside by Johannesburg. Corden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johannesburg backwards. Corden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2# Corden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Corden lands a nice hook to Johannesburg's body. Johannesburg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Corden misses the jab. A big right from Corden misses. #T3# Johannesburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corden swats him away and circles back towards the center. Johannesburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Corden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Johannesburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corden paws at him with a jab and circles away. Johannesburg moves forwards but Corden connects with a nice, crisp jab. Corden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johannesburg moves away. Johannesburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Johannesburg tries to clinch there but Corden circles away.
Johannesburg tries to clinch but Corden is having none of it. Corden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johannesburg is looking to clinch. Johannesburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Corden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Corden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johannesburg in his tracks. Corden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4# Johannesburg avoids the body shot from Corden.
Johannesburg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Johannesburg tries to clinch but Corden is having none of it. Johannesburg tries to clinch up but Corden circles away and keeps his distance. Johannesburg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johannesburg scrambles back to his feet. Corden getting the better of the striking in that exchange. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Corden misses with a wild body shot. Johannesburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corden paws at him with a jab and circles away. A little jabbing left from Corden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Johannesburg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corden with a nice cross. Johannesburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corden paws at him with a jab and circles away. Corden looks like he wants to counter punch here. Corden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Johannesburg tries to clinch there but Corden circles away.
Corden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johannesburg on the side of the head. Ritchie Johannesburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Johannesburg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Corden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Corden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Corden 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Corden! Mark Corden took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1# Vermeer misses with a body shot.
Vermeer slips under a jab from Corden. Vermeer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Vermeer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Corden misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeer counters with a nice uppercut. Corden avoids the body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Corden throws a hook to the side of Vermeer's head but Vermeer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Vermeer works over Corden's head and body with a nice combination. Corden jabs Vermeer to the body, keeping him at a distance. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vermeer connects with a right hand. Corden shakes it off. Vermeer lands a jab to Corden's midsection. Corden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# Corden moves out of range as Vermeer strikes. The crowd cheers as Vermeer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corden doesn't seem phased though. Vermeer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corden. Corden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vermeer. A jab from Vermeer misses. Corden lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2# Corden clinches up against the cage. Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head. Vermeer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Corden misses with a hook from the clinch. Corden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Corden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Corden misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corden. Vermeer tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.
#T2# Corden blocks a body shot from Vermeer. A quick uppercut on the inside from Corden. A short right from Vermeer. Vermeer tries to circle away but Corden has him pinned against the cage. Corden blocking some punches.
Corden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right from Vermeer. A body shot lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Corden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corden. Corden swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it. Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vermeer tries to work over Corden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Corden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Corden.
#T3# Corden tries to throw a body punch but Vermeer avoids it by throwing Corden back against the cage. Vermeer blocking some punches.
Corden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vermeer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Corden can turn it around. Corden working some nice short punches in the clinch. Corden scores with an uppercut up the middle. Corden prevents a body shot from Vermeer. Corden looking to slow down the pace here. Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corden misses with the head strike.
Vermeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corden backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer. Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Corden trying to stall but Vermeer improves his position.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Corden lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hook to the body lands for Vermeer.
Vermeer prevents a body shot from Corden. Vermeer tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.
Corden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4# Corden keeps control of Vermeer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Corden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Corden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A frustrated look appears on Vermeer's face as he tries to break the clinch. Corden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Vermeer misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeer. Vermeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Vermeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corden prevents a body shot from Vermeer. Vermeer letting Corden take a breather here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Corden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.
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 Alexander Vermeer 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# Corden connects with a body shot. Corden throws a jab when Vermeer was well out of range. Vermeer lands with a cross. Vermeer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT# It looks like Mark Corden has been cut. Alexander Vermeer is winning the standup battle so far. Corden punishes Vermeer's body with a nice straight punch. Vermeer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corden. Corden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Vermeer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Corden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nice shot lands for Vermeer. Corden throws a right hand that misses
enabling Vermeer to counter with a crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Corden misses with a right hand and Vermeer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Corden throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeer's shoulder, as Vermeer tries to avoid the shot. Vermeer throws a body punch but Corden moves out of range. Vermeer throws a lazy right hand but Corden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1# Corden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Corden misses the shot to the body. Vermeer throws a hook but Corden avoids it easily. Vermeer misses the shot to the body. Corden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Corden. Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corden.
Corden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corden, as that shot connected.
Corden fails to land with a series of punches.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy. Corden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Vermeer throws out a powerful jab. Corden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Vermeer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corden counters with a nice uppercut. Corden swings for the body but Vermeer moves out of range.
Corden throws a hook to the side of Vermeer's head but Vermeer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Corden pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Corden lands with a hook. Vermeer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Corden lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Corden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corden there as he acknowledges the shot. Corden misses with an uppercut
and Vermeer counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A big left from Corden misses. Vermeer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vermeer slips a straight right by Corden. Corden needs to keep his hands up - Vermeer had a free shot at his head there. Vermeer takes a swing at Corden's ribcage but misses. #T3# Vermeer throws a body punch but Corden moves out of range. Corden throws a jab when Vermeer was well out of range. Vermeer getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Corden slips a straight right by Vermeer. Vermeer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corden in his tracks. Vermeer with a jab. Corden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vermeer counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vermeer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Corden moves into range and connects with a jab. Corden throws a shot to the body.
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corden moves away. Corden misses the jab.#T4# Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corden moves away. Vermeer sets himself, and Corden steps forward looking for the clinch! Vermeer avoids it this time. Vermeer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vermeer looks to score with a jab to the body but Corden is just out of range. Corden throws out a loose jab but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it. Vermeer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Corden jabbing away but nothing is landing. Corden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Vermeer catches Corden right on the button with a cross. Mark Corden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Corden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Vermeer swings widly with a right hand
and Corden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Corden misses with an uppercut. Vermeer saw that one coming. Vermeer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Vermeer moves away from the strike by Corden. An attempted straight right counter from Vermeer misses the target. Donk. Vermeer catches Corden right on the button with a cross. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vermeer misses with a wild combination.
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 Alexander Vermeer will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mark Corden's cut. 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# Corden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corden goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Vermeer misses with a few strikes there.
Corden tries to counter with a clinch but Vermeer shakes him off and moves away. Corden swinging wildly here.
It looked like Vermeer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Some wild striking there from Corden.
Vermeer swings widly with a right hand
and Corden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A big left from Corden misses. Vermeer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A big right from Vermeer misses. Corden throws a hook but Vermeer blocks it. Vermeer misses the shot to the body. #T1# Corden feints a jab promting Vermeer to slip. Corden then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vermeer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Nice jab there from Vermeer. Corden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A jab from Vermeer misses. Corden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Vermeer moves into range and connects with a jab. Vermeer misses with a body shot
#CL2# and Corden moves into the clinch. Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Corden.
Vermeer scores with a shoulder strike. Corden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Corden is trying to maintain a safe position but Vermeer gets an underhook and turns Corden into the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2# Vermeer lands a nice uppercut. Corden misses with a short punch on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Vermeer lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer. Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Corden taking a breather. Vermeer stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Vermeer. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer. Corden lands a right hand. Both guys are working to get underhooks. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Vermeer lands with a right to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Corden. Corden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Corden lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards. A short right from Vermeer. #T3# A body shot lands from Corden.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head. Corden working aggressively here.
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
Vermeer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vermeer - that landed with a thud.
Corden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow. Corden trying to stall but Vermeer improves his position.
Mark Corden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nice body punch from Corden - that landed with a thud.
Vermeer is working Corden over against the cage. Nice body punch from Vermeer. Corden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Vermeer is trying to break free. Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Corden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vermeer cracks Corden with a nice body shot. Corden throws a head punch that misses. #T4# A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Corden's head. Come on Corden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Corden. 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! Vermeer is trying to break the clinch but Corden is controlling him. Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Corden stalling.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut. Vermeer scores with a hook to the body. Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Vermeer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Corden throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer. Corden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Vermeer lands with a light punch inside. Alexander Vermeer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC# Corden is rocked! Corden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Alexander Vermeer showed his dominance in that final round. Well Vermeer 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Alexander Vermeer! Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Alexander Vermeer! Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer wins by unanimous decision! Alexander Vermeer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1# Akbar throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Corden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Akbar moves out of range of the strikes. Akbar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Akbar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Corden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akbar. Corden swings widly with a right hand
and Akbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# Akbar has Corden up against the cage in a clinch.
Akbar lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short uppercut from Akbar. Corden swings wildly with an uppercut but Akbar uses good head movement to avoid it. Corden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Akbar lands a hook to the side of the head. Corden is pushing Akbar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. 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! Akbar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akbar working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1# Akbar pushes Corden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Corden taking a breather. Akbar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Corden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Corden misses with the head strike.
Corden misses with a body punch.
Corden scores with a nice hook to the head. Corden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Akbar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Corden blocks an uppercut.
Akbar tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.
Akbar has a couple of punches blocked by Corden.
Akbar misses with a punch on the inside.
Akbar scores with an uppercut up the middle. Akbar misses with a punch on the inside.
Corden misses with the head strike.
Corden misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Corden pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2# Corden tries a body shot but Akbar blocks it.
Corden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akbar backwards. Corden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Akbar wants to stall.
Corden lands an uppercut. Corden's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Still in the clinch, Corden scores with a nice short uppercut. Corden lands with a light punch inside. Corden scores with an uppercut up the middle. Corden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Corden lands a right hand. A head punch on the inside from Corden fails to land. A bit of stalling here from Corden.
Akbar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Corden seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akbar can turn it around. Corden misses with a hook from the clinch. Akbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Corden uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# A nice right hand lands inside from Corden. Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Corden lands a right hand. Corden cracks Akbar with a nice body shot. Corden is pushing Akbar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Corden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akbar backwards. Corden throws a head punch that misses. Corden working aggressively here.
Corden leaning against his opponent.
Akbar lands a nice uppercut. Corden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corden has Akbar pushed against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Corden fails to land. Corden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akbar backwards. Corden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4# Corden blocks an uppercut.
Corden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akbar lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Corden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Akbar up against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corden. Corden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Corden stalls. Corden tries to throw a body punch but Akbar avoids it by throwing Corden back against the cage. Corden is trying to stall.
Akbar throws a punch but it's blocked by Corden. Akbar misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Corden. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Corden dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Akbar lands a really nice looking cross but Corden seems unphased.
Corden throws a good cross that connects.
Akbar slips under a jab. Allahu Akbar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fighters circle momentarily. Akbar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Nice jab there from Akbar. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akbar!
Akbar lands with a hook. Corden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A nice combination there by Akbar.
This has been an exciting period of action! Corden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akbar. Akbar lands with a nice body punch. Akbar misses with a two punch combination.
Corden throws a big shot that misses. Akbar tries to counter by closing the distance. Corden looks to throw the jab but Akbar is out of range. Corden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akbar misses with a body shot.
Akbar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1# Nice shot by Corden. Akbar misses with a double jab.
Akbar loads up on a big right hand but Corden slips the punch. Corden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Corden misses. Akbar staying out of range there. A punch combination from Akbar misses. Akbar connects with a right hand. Corden shakes it off. Akbar misses with a double jab.
Akbar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Corden lands a slapping body shot.
Corden connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL# Corden takes the fight into the clinch. A shot in the inside from Corden. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Corden. #T2# Akbar misses with a short punch on the inside. Akbar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Corden. Corden taking a breather. Corden gets through Akbar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Akbar lands with a short head shot on the inside. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Stalling in the clinch from Corden.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Corden lands a right hand. Corden can't find room to land a body shot as Akbar controls the action.
Corden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akbar. Corden lands a right hand. Corden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3# Corden tries to work over Akbar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A right hand to the body from Corden.
A short left from Akbar. A hook to the body from Corden.
Akbar lands with a short shot to the head. Corden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Akbar up against the cage. Corden scores with a nice hook to the head. Corden lands a hook that snaps the head of Akbar backwards. Corden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Corden has Akbar pressed against the cage, preventing Akbar from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Akbar being controlled against the cage. Akbar has a couple of punches blocked by Corden.
#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Akbar. Corden blocking some punches.
Akbar misses with some punches.
Corden misses with a hook from the clinch. Akbar working aggressively here.
Corden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corden pushes Akbar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corden. 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 Corden on the inside. Corden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Corden stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Corden for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Akbar throws a head punch that misses. Akbar letting Corden take a breather here. Akbar lands with a right to the head. Corden scores with a shot to the side of Akbar's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Corden misses with a hook from 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 Mark Corden will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Akbar misses with a straight left. An attempted straight right counter from Corden misses the target. Corden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Akbar misses with a hook
#CL# and Corden counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Corden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Corden. Akbar digs a right hand into Corden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corden's gas tank. Akbar tries to work over Corden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Corden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Corden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Akbar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Akbar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Akbar working some nice short punches in the clinch. Akbar wants to stall.
Akbar blocks an uppercut.
Corden 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. Corden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Akbar lands a nice uppercut.#T1# Akbar misses with a hook from the clinch. Akbar misses with a short punch on the inside. Corden prevents a body shot from Akbar. Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Corden lands a nice uppercut. Corden has Akbar pressed against the cage.
Mark Corden has scored more points in the clinch so far. Akbar lands a shoulder strike. Akbar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akbar blocks an uppercut.
Akbar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Corden lands with a right to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corden. Akbar tries to stall but Corden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Corden. A nice right hand lands inside from Akbar. Akbar misses with a short punch on the inside. Akbar blocking some punches.
#T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Corden. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Corden. Corden gets through Akbar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Corden tries to throw a body punch but Akbar avoids it by throwing Corden back against the cage. Nice body punch from Corden. Corden misses with some punches.
Akbar misses with some punches.
Akbar is trying to break free. Corden blocking some punches.
Corden scores with a hook to the body. Corden slowing the pace effectively. Corden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Corden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corden has Akbar pressed against the cage.
Corden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akbar backwards. #T3# Akbar lands a hook that snaps the head of Corden backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corden. Akbar lands on the inside with an uppercut. Corden stalling in the clinch.
Corden blocking some punches.
Corden working aggressively here.
Corden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akbar's efforts to push away. Akbar being controlled against the cage. Akbar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corden blocking some punches.
Corden digs a right hand into Akbar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akbar's gas tank. A nice right hand lands inside from Corden. Akbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Corden uses good head movement to avoid it. Akbar can't break the clinch.
#T4# Corden pushes Akbar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Stalling in the clinch from Corden.
Corden has Akbar pressed against the cage.
Corden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Allahu Akbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Akbar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corden lands with a short head shot on the inside. Corden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Corden is struggling to control the position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Akbar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corden's elbow. A short right hand to the side of the head by Akbar. Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Corden on the inside. Corden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akbar backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Corden.
Nice body punch from Akbar - that landed with a thud.
Corden blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Corden showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Mark Corden! Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mark Corden! Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Mark Corden!
Mark Corden wins by unanimous decision! Mark Corden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Allahu Akbar spoke after the fight, saying 'Death to America!'.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Mountain has managed to clinch.
Corden misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Corden fails to land. Mountain slowing the pace effectively. The referee calls for Corden to work.
Mountain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mountain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Corden controlling the action here for a moment.
Mountain working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mountain working aggressively here.
Mountain lands a body shot. Mountain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC# Corden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Corden swats away the attempt to clinch by Mountain. Corden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Corden misses the target. Mountain fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Mountain takes one to the side of the head.
Mountain misses with a takedown attempt and Corden counters with a series of strikes. Mountain will be more careful next time no doubt. Mountain tries to clinch but fails miserably and Corden counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# Mountain drives through and clinches with Corden against the cage.
#BC# Corden breaks the clinch.
Mountain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corden.
Corden scores with a body shot.
Mountain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Corden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Mark Corden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Corden loads up on a big right hand but Mountain slips the punch.#T2##CL# Corden forces Mountain back against the cage and clinches. Corden's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC# Corden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mountain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corden pinned against the cage. Corden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A quick step to the side and Corden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Mark Corden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Mountain. Mountain moves in looking to clinch but Corden pushes him off. Corden misses with a body shot.
Mountain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Mountain is looking to clinch. Mountain wants to clinch but Corden slips to the side and Corden counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mountain darts in looking for a takedown but Corden gets double underhooks and turns Mountain into the cage. Corden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Corden slaps away a takedown attempt from Mountain, before circling back to the center of the mat. An attempted straight right counter from Corden misses the target.#T3# Corden looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range. Mountain throws a fast counter high kick but Corden manages to duck under it in time.#CL# Mountain tries to keep at a distance but Corden has taken the fight into the clinch. Corden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Corden lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Corden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Corden throws an off balance right hand
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Corden shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mountain eats them both and turns towards Corden to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC# Mountain is rocked! Mountain is holding his hands too far apart here. Corden throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Mountain is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Corden! A very excited looking Mark Corden made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ROTR:tbd11
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1# Corden misses with an uppercut. Cedeno saw that one coming. Cedeno tries to clinch but Corden is having none of it. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cedeno 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. Cedeno tries to clinch up. Cedeno works the jab nicely. A slow jab from Corden misses its intended target. Cedeno tries to clinch but Corden is having none of it. No joy there for Cedeno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cedeno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corden throws out the jab. Corden misses with a straight right. Corden lands a nice looking body shot.
Corden avoids the body shot from Cedeno.
As Cedeno tries to get set, Corden tries to push him back and clinch up but Cedeno manages to avoid the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cedeno throws a series of punches but Corden moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Corden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cedeno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corden. Cedeno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corden. Corden ducks right into an uppercut from Cedeno. Cedeno misses with a series of wild punches.
Corden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Cedeno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corden manages to avoid it. Cedeno misses with a few strikes there.
Corden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cedeno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corden. Cedeno is looking for the big counter here. Corden throws a jab when Cedeno was well out of range. Cedeno ducks under a wild hook from Corden. Cedeno fails with the takedown. Corden scores with a hook. Corden jabbing away but nothing is landing. A big left from Corden misses. Cedeno slips a straight right by Corden. Cedeno unleashes a big counter combination but Corden bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Cedeno tries to clinch but Corden is having none of it. Corden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Corden misses with a right hand enabling Cedeno to counter with a crisp jab. Corden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2# Cedeno misses with a double jab.
Corden feints a jab promting Cedeno to slip. Corden then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cedeno slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Corden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A jab from Corden misses. Corden shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cedeno eats them both and turns towards Corden to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Corden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cedeno slips under a jab from Corden. Corden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Corden is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cedeno's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. A punch combination from Corden misses. Cedeno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corden as he avoids it easily. Corden is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cedeno. Corden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cedeno sees it coming and avoids it easily. Corden takes a swing at Cedeno's ribcage but misses. Mark Corden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cedeno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Corden feints a jab promting Cedeno to slip. Corden then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cedeno slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3# Corden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cedeno.
Cedeno moves in looking to clinch but Corden pushes him off. Cedeno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sloppy strikes from Cedeno. Those never looked like landing. As Cedeno tries to get set, Corden tries to push him back and clinch up but Cedeno manages to avoid the attempt. Cedeno avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cedeno throws a series of punches but Corden moves out of range. Corden looks to score with a jab to the body but Cedeno is just out of range. Corden jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cedeno looks for a takedown but Corden sprawls well. Mark Corden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Cedeno. Cedeno shoots for a takedown but Corden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Cedeno looks winded! Corden misses with a hook. Cedeno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Corden takes a swing at Cedeno's ribcage but misses. #T4# Cedeno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corden. A big left from Corden misses. Cedeno fails to land the takedown. Cedeno misses with a series of wild punches.
Corden lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Corden cracks a nice hook into Cedeno's ribs. Cedeno fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Corden dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cedeno shoots in but no luck this time. Corden throws a right hand that Cedeno ducks under and follows up with a left that Cedeno also avoids with ease. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Corden 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# Corden lands a nice hook to Cedeno's body. Cedeno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Cedeno fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corden avoids it really well and circles away. Corden swings for the body but Cedeno moves out of range.
Cedeno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cedeno moves forwards but Corden connects with a nice, crisp jab. Corden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cedeno's hands. Corden misses the jab. Cedeno throws a series of punches but Corden moves out of range. Cedeno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corden throws a right and a left that both miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cedeno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corden. Cedeno wants to clinch but Corden slips to the side and Corden counters with a nice uppercut. Corden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cedeno misses with a few strikes there.
Cedeno tries to score with a low kick but Corden moves his leg out of the way. Corden tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cedeno manages to circle out of the way.#T1# Cedeno drops his hands momentarily and Corden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A jab from Corden does it's job there. A looping hook to the body misses from Corden. Cedeno does a little dance to reset his feet. Corden throws a big shot that misses. Nice straight punches there by Corden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corden. Cedeno shoots in but Corden avoids the takedown attempt easily. A telegraphed right hand from Corden misses the target. Corden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Corden scores with a jab. Cedeno acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Cedeno takes a swing at Corden's ribcage but misses. Cedeno misses with a looping right. Corden scores with a decent looking hook. Eduardo Cedeno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cedeno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Corden lands with a nice body punch. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Corden misses with a body shot.
Cedeno loads up on a big right hand but Corden slips the punch. Corden misses with a double jab.
Corden's corner calls for a 1-2. Corden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cedeno slips under a jab. A swing and a miss from Corden. Mark Corden is winning the standup battle so far. Corden throws a body shot but no joy. Nice straight punches there by Corden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corden. Cedeno fails to land with a series of punches.
Corden throws a body shot but no joy. Corden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cedeno throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cedeno is breathing heavily.#TD2# Cedeno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cedeno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3# Corden regains half guard. Corden controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Corden gets full guard. Cedeno is fighting to break Corden's control of his arms but Corden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB# Corden has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cedeno doesn't defend quickly enough and Corden has managed to lock this one up! Can Cedeno escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Corden on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Corden! After winning the bout, Mark Corden 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:
ROTR: Valo VS Dum
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Tarly has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Corden.
Tarly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corden backwards. Corden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarly's elbow. Tarly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarly throws a punch but it's blocked by Corden. Corden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarly misses with a short punch on the inside. Corden stalling in the clinch but Tarly improves position. Tarly has a couple of punches blocked by Corden.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corden. Corden pushes Tarly back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Corden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Corden pushes Tarly back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Tarly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corden backwards. Corden misses with the head strike.
Corden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Tarly lands a right hand. Tarly throws a punch but it's blocked by Corden. Corden blocks a body shot from Tarly. #T1# Tarly lands a nice uppercut. Corden tries to stall but Tarly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tarly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarly lands with a right to the head. Tarly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Tarly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corden scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarly. Tarly misses with a hook from the clinch. Corden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Corden.
Tarly wants to stall.
Corden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tarly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Corden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tarly struggles to land a body shot inside as Corden controls his hands.
#T2# Tarly swings wildly with an uppercut but Corden uses good head movement to avoid it. Corden prevents a body shot from Tarly. Corden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarly misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Corden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tarly up against the ropes. Tarly looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Corden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Corden tries to work over Tarly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tarly throws a head punch that misses. Tarly misses with a punch to the body.
Tarly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tarly misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Tarly can't find room to land a body shot as Corden controls the action.
Corden lands a body punch in the clinch. Tarly misses with the head strike.
Corden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarly backwards. A head punch on the inside from Tarly fails to land. Tarly throws a punch but it's blocked by Corden. Tarly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarly misses with a short punch on the inside. Tarly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Corden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tarly or not. Corden is looking to control Tarly's arms but Tarly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corden has his back to the ropes. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Corden looking to slow down the pace here. Corden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Tarly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corden's elbow. #T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarly. Tarly misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Corden is looking to control Tarly's arms but Tarly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corden has his back to the ropes. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Corden. Corden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarly.
Tarly tries to close the distance and clinch but Corden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A swing and a miss from Corden. Corden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tarly throws a series of punches but Corden avoids them all with ease. Corden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL# Tarly has Corden up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Tarly throws a punch but it's blocked by Corden. Tarly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Tarly lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Tarly misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samwell Tarly dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL# Tarly closes the distance and clinches. Corden takes a shot to the head. Tarly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corden blocks a body shot from Tarly. Tarly misses with a short punch on the inside. Corden is leaning against Tarly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Tarly taking a breather. Tarly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Corden is keeping busy. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Corden throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarly. Tarly working aggressively here.
Tarly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarly's elbow. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Corden lands with a short head shot on the inside. Corden lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tarly misses with a body punch.
Corden tries to throw a body punch but Tarly avoids it by throwing Corden back against the ropes. #T1# Tarly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corden taking a breather. Corden trying to control the position but instead, Tarly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Corden into the ropes. Corden lands with a short head shot on the inside. Corden can't find room to land a body shot as Tarly controls the action.
Tarly misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Tarly. Tarly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tarly tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.
Tarly misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Corden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Corden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Corden pushes Tarly back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Corden lands a nice uppercut.#T2# Tarly throws a head punch that misses. Corden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tarly misses with a punch on the inside.
Corden misses with a body punch.
Tarly stalling in the clinch.
Corden scores with a shoulder strike. Corden wants to stall.
Tarly throws a punch but it's blocked by Corden. Tarly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cordens head. Corden working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tarly lands with a short shot to the head. Tarly misses with a short punch on the inside. Tarly has a couple of punches blocked by Corden.
Tarly misses with a short punch on the inside. Tarly misses with a short punch on the inside. Corden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Tarly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Tarly lands a nice uppercut. Corden blocks an uppercut.
Corden scores with a shot to the side of Tarly's head. Come on Corden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tarly lands a hook that snaps the head of Corden backwards. Tarly letting Corden take a breather here. Corden misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corden. Tarly misses with a short punch on the inside. Tarly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corden looking to stall.
Tarly is trying to stall.
Tarly misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Corden swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarly uses good head movement to avoid it. Corden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Corden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tarly as Corden tries to tie him up. Corden is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Tarly has denied him. Corden looking to slow down the pace here. Corden is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Corden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corden blocks an uppercut.
Corden stalling in the clinch but Tarly improves position. Tarly misses with the head strike.
Corden leaning against his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tarly pushes Corden back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Tarly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Samwell Tarly will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Good standup being displayed there by Corden as he connects with a hook. Corden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Corden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Corden misses with a body shot.
#CL# Tarly closes the distance and clinches. Tarly misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corden. Corden struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarly controls his hands.
Corden blocks a body shot from Tarly. A hook to the body from Tarly.
A head punch on the inside from Tarly fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tarly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tarly tries to stall but Corden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Corden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarly. Tarly misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarly. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Tarly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Corden trying to stall but Tarly improves his position.
Tarly tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.
Tarly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corden backwards. Still in the clinch, Corden scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Corden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tarly tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.
Tarly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tarly fails to land. Tarly misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarly being controlled against the ropes. Tarly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corden's elbow. Mark Corden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Corden blocking some punches.
A short right from Tarly. Tarly cracks Corden with a nice body shot. Tarly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tarly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tarly throws a head punch that misses. Tarly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarly lands a body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Corden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarly just leaning against Corden, taking a breather. Tarly looking to slow down the pace here. Tarly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Corden lands a right hand. A nice left hand lands by Corden.
Tarly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# Corden stalling in the clinch but Tarly improves position. Tarly lands with a light punch inside. Tarly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Corden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Tarly throws a punch but it's blocked by Corden. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarly. Corden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corden misses with a hook from the clinch. Tarly has a couple of punches blocked by Corden.
Tarly misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarly misses with a short punch on the inside. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Corden lands a shoulder strike. Tarly misses with a hook from the clinch. Corden lands a shot to the body. Tarly tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.
Corden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4# Corden lands a nice shot to the body. Tarly misses with a punch to the body.
Tarly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corden blocking some punches.
Corden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarly backwards. A head punch on the inside from Tarly fails to land. Samwell Tarly has scored more points in the clinch so far. Tarly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Corden stalls. Corden looking to slow down the pace here. Corden gets through Tarly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Tarly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tarly misses with the head strike.
Tarly working aggressively here.
Corden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Samwell Tarly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2# Tarly is rocked! Corden tries to throw a body punch but Tarly avoids it by throwing Corden back against the ropes. Oh Tarly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Tarly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Samwell Tarly. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tarly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Samwell Tarly!
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Event:
ROTR: Valo VS Anderson
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1# Corden looks to throw the jab but Jean Siena is out of range. Jean Siena scores with a punch to the head. Jean Siena misses with a body shot
and Corden counters with a right hand to the body. Jean Siena changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Corden tries to avoid it but Jean Siena manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Corden to the ground. Corden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jean Siena closes the distance and clinches up with Corden, looking for a takedown. Jean Siena pushes Corden against the cage but Corden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jean Siena moves out of range as Corden strikes. Jean Siena slips a jab from Corden. Jean Siena throws a jab but it's blocked by Corden. A big right from Jean Siena misses. Corden avoids the body shot from Jean Siena.
Jean Siena misses with a wild body shot. As Jean Siena tries to get set, Corden tries to push him back and clinch up but Jean Siena manages to avoid the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jean Siena fails in his attempt to clinch. Corden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jean Siena tries to clinch but Corden is having none of it. Jean Siena closes the distance but Corden moves to the side and Corden counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Jean Siena loads up on a big right hand but Corden slips the punch. Jean Siena misses with a hook. Jean Siena closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corden circles away. Mark Corden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Jean Siena. Jean Siena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Siena needs to keep his hands up - Corden had a free shot at his head there. Corden throws a big shot that misses. Corden 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.
Jean Siena on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jean Siena misses with a body shot
#CL# and Corden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Corden lands with a light punch inside. Corden lands a hook to the side of the head. Jean Siena fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Corden has Jean Siena pressed against the cage.
Corden is pushing Jean Siena up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Corden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2# Corden working some nice short punches in the clinch. Corden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Corden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jean Siena swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jean Siena tries to pull guard but Corden won't allow it.
Corden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jean Siena backwards. Jean Siena working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jean Siena. Jean Siena lands a hook to the side of the head. Corden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jean Siena tries to pull guard but Corden holds him up against the cage and eventually Jean Siena drops back down to his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Jean Siena fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Corden's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A short right hand to the side of the head by Corden. Jean Siena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Corden presses Jean Siena against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Corden lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jean Siena swings wildly with an uppercut but Corden uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Corden just leaning against Jean Siena, taking a breather. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jean Siena. Jean Siena misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corden. Corden lands a left hand.
Corden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Siena misses with a punch on the inside.
Corden lands with a left to the head. Corden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Siena tries to pull guard but Corden holds him up against the cage and eventually Jean Siena drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Corden.
Jean Siena has a couple of punches blocked by Corden.
Corden avoiding damage.
Corden scores with a hook to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Corden pushes Jean Siena back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Corden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jean Sienas head. #T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A right handed body shot lands from Corden.
Corden blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Corden.
Jean Siena fails to pull guard.
Jean Siena tries to pull guard but Corden forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Corden.
Jean Siena has a couple of punches blocked by Corden.
Jean Siena jumps guard but Corden stands there with Jean Siena around his waist. Jean Siena gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Corden. Corden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Corden on the inside. The referee calls for Corden to work.
Corden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Siena throws a head punch that misses. Corden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Corden blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Corden dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Corden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Mark Corden is winning the standup battle so far. Corden looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Siena is just out of range. Jean Siena steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corden. Jean Siena takes a swing at Corden's ribcage but misses. Jean Siena misses with a left hand and Corden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jean Siena misses with a takedown and Corden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jean Siena takes a swing at Corden's ribcage but misses. Jean Siena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jean Siena goes for a double leg but Corden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Corden continues to drive forward. As Jean Siena tries to get set, Corden tries to push him back and clinch up but Jean Siena manages to avoid the attempt. Corden misses with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corden throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Siena. Corden throws out a loose jab but Jean Siena uses good head movement to avoid it. Jean Siena shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Corden scores with a jab to the head.
Jean Siena throws a jab when Corden was well out of range.#T1# Corden staying out of range there. Jean Siena misses with a body shot
and Corden counters with a lovely shot to the body. Corden connects with a body shot. Jean Siena staying out of range there. Corden connects with a jab. Jean Siena throws a body punch but Corden moves out of range. Corden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jean Siena can do to turn this around? Jean Siena defending well as Corden loads up on a big left hand. Jean Siena swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Corden scores with a punch to the head. Jean Siena closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corden circles away. Mark Corden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Jean Siena. Jean Siena misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corden counters with a nice uppercut. Corden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jean Siena is breathing heavily. Corden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jean Siena. Jean Siena circles away out of range and recomposes himself. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jean Siena. Corden swinging wildly here.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Corden throws a looping overhand right but Jean Siena ducks down to avoid it. Jean Siena takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jean Siena fails with a takedown attempt. Corden appears to be looking for a big counter. Jean Siena misses with a hook to the body
and Corden counters with a lovely shot to the body. Corden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jean Siena. A telegraphed right hand from Corden misses the target. Jean Siena let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Jean Siena slips under a jab from Corden. Mark Corden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jean Siena darts in looking for a takedown but Corden gets double underhooks and turns Jean Siena into the cage. Jean Siena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jean Siena moves forwards but Corden connects with a nice, crisp jab. Corden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jean Siena manages to avoid it. Jean Siena misses with a looping right.#T3# Jean Siena moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Corden throws a shot to the body.
Corden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Corden throws a nice looking combination but Jean Siena bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Corden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Corden looks to land a left hand but Jean Siena moved out of range nicely. Jab from Corden. Corden misses with a straight left. Corden cracks Jean Siena with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD# Corden drops Jean Siena with a right and a left! Corden comes rushing in but Jean Siena regains his composure and manages to keep Corden in guard.
#ROC# Jean Siena is rocked! Corden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jean Siena is still in real trouble! Can Corden finish him?#SUB# Corden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Jean Siena seems to have recovered his senses.#T4# Corden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Jean Siena had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corden defends it easily.#SUB2# Corden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jean Siena has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corden has managed to get both his arms back between Jean Siena's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Jean Siena is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corden defends well. Corden controls from within his opponent's guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jean Siena can do anything to dispel that myth. Corden forces his way into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Corden dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Jean Siena swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Corden counter with a right hand. Corden missing with a left hand there. Jean Siena was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jean Siena listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jean Siena misses with a looping right. Corden clobbers Jean Siena with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Corden misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Corden. Corden throws an overhand right that lands on Jean Siena's shoulder, as Jean Siena tries to avoid the shot. Good standup being displayed there by Corden as he connects with a hook. Corden lands a nice hook to Jean Siena's body. Jean Siena takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jean Siena shoots for a takedown but Corden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jean Siena shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corden pinned against the cage. Corden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jean Siena wants to clinch up but Corden keeps it at a distance.#T1# Jean Siena throws a jab but it's blocked by Corden. Jean Siena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Corden lands with a hook. Jean Siena tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Corden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jean Siena avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jean Siena throws a looping overhand right but Corden ducks down to avoid it. Danga de danga de dang - Corden scores with a four punch combination! Jean Siena throws a hook to the side of Corden's head but Corden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jean Siena uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corden. Jean Siena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Siena doesn't manage to clinch there - Corden circles away.
A big left from Jean Siena misses. Jean Siena is trying desperately to land a takedown but Corden is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jean Siena. A shot to the body from Corden misses and Jean Siena counters with a nice uppercut. Corden tries to move into range but Jean Siena moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Corden loads up on a big right hand but Jean Siena slips the punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Corden throws an overhand right that lands on Jean Siena's shoulder, as Jean Siena tries to avoid the shot. #T2# Corden lands a slapping body shot.
Corden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Jean Siena has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jean Siena bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Corden works the jab nicely. Corden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Corden throws the left hand but Jean Siena avoids the punch easily. Jean Siena scores with a jab to the body. Jean Siena has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corden finds it's way round the side to connect with Jean Siena's head. Corden jabs Jean Siena to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jean Siena with a jab. Corden lands a lovely overhand right. Corden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Corden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jean Siena fails with the takedown. Mark Corden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Jean Siena.#T3# Corden connects with a single shot there. Corden throws a body punch but Jean Siena moves out of range. Corden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jean Siena. Jean Siena throws a jab when Corden was well out of range. Jean Siena swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jean Siena takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Corden connects with a crisp jab. Jean Siena shoots in but Corden avoids the takedown attempt easily. Corden tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jean Siena manages to circle out of the way. Corden throws out a loose jab but Jean Siena uses good head movement to avoid it. Jean Siena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Corden throwing a counter right hand but Jean Siena manages to avoid it. Corden jabbing away but nothing is landing. Paolo Jean Siena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Corden scores with a nice strike. Jean Siena throws a shot from downtown. Corden moves away and avoids it. Jean Siena slips a jab from Corden. A little jabbing left from Jean Siena on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Corden throws a shot from downtown. Jean Siena moves away and avoids it. Jean Siena gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Corden counters with a nice body shot. Paolo Jean Siena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jean Siena misses the jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Corden throws out a loose jab but Jean Siena uses good head movement to avoid it. Jean Siena misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Corden to counter with a crisp jab. #KD# Corden lands a left and a right that sends Jean Siena crashing to the canvas! Corden dives into mount looking to finish! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Corden looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB# Corden is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jean Siena has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Corden controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Corden showed his dominance in that final round. Well Corden 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Corden! A victorious Mark Corden 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:
ROTR: Truth Time
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1# Mountain throws a low kick but Corden moves out of range easily. Corden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away. Nice shot by Mountain. Mountain on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mountain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corden swats him away and circles back towards the center. Corden swinging wildly here.
Corden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mountain. We've been informed that Mountain 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. Mountain throws a right hand that Corden ducks under and follows up with a left that Corden also avoids with ease. Corden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Mountain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Corden is pushing Mountain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Corden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mountain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Corden is keeping busy. Mountain scores with a nice hook to the head. Mountain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1# A hook to the body from Corden.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Corden pressing his opponent against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Corden blocks an uppercut.
Corden stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corden. Corden scores with an uppercut up the middle. Corden misses with a hook from the clinch. Mountain is struggling to control the position. Corden slows down the pace here.
#T2# Mountain trying to stall but Corden improves his position.
Corden is leaning against Mountain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Nice body punch from Corden - that landed with a thud.
Corden stalling against the cage.
Corden lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Corden. A head punch blocked on the inside by Corden. Corden lands on the inside with an uppercut. Corden working aggressively here.
Corden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mountain or not. Mountain looks winded! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mountain tries to stall but Corden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Corden lands a hook to the side of the head. Corden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Corden lands with a left to the head. #T3# A right handed body shot lands from Corden.
Mountain misses with a hook from the clinch. Corden avoiding damage.
Corden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mountain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corden has Mountain pushed against the cage. Mountain working aggressively here.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Corden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Corden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Corden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Mountain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4# Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corden avoiding damage.
Corden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Corden. Mountain lands with a left to the head. Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Corden uses good head movement to avoid it. Corden blocking some punches.
Mountain tries to work over Corden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Corden is pushing Mountain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Corden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by Corden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Corden 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# Corden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Mountain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Corden thows a left - swing and a miss! Corden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Corden misses with an uppercut. Mountain moves out of range as Corden strikes. Corden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mountain can do to turn this around? Mountain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corden. Mountain staying out of range there. Corden misses with a looping left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corden throws a combination. Mountain tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Mountain tries to clinch but Corden is having none of it. Rock Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mountain misses with a right hand enabling Corden to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC# Mountain is rocked! Mountain looks up at the clock. Bad move! Corden lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mountain. Corden pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Corden! A victorious Mark Corden 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:
ROTR 1: Pilot
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1# Murray slips under a jab from Corden. Murray takes a body punch but keeps moving. Corden throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range. Murray drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Corden defends it well. The fighters circling - Corden throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Murray is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Corden with a body shot. Murray on the wrong end of a nice hook. Murray fails to land with a series of punches.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss! A jab from Corden misses. Corden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corden connects with a body shot that sends Murray's belly button to the back. A swing and a miss from Corden. Murray is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Murray moves forwards but Corden connects with a nice, crisp jab. Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Corden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1# Murray scores with a punch to the head. Mark Corden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Corden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Murray tries to clinch but Corden moves away enabling Corden to counter with a crisp jab. A jab from Murray finds it's way through Corden's defenses. Corden throws out a powerful jab. Corden misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely. Murray ducks under a wild hook from Corden. Corden lands with a good body shot. Murray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Corden throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it. Murray throws a body punch but Corden moves out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Corden misses its target. Jab from Corden. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Corden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray unleashes a big counter combination but Corden bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mark Corden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Corden misses the shot to the body. Corden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Murray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Corden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Murray throws a series of punches but Corden moves out of range. Corden connects with a looping right hand.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Murray gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Murray throws a series of punches but Corden moves out of range. Corden looks to land a combination but Murray avoids it well. Murray misses with a lunging right hand
and Corden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Corden misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely. Murray misses the shot to the body. Corden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Murray with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Corden counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Corden is working Murray over against the cage. Murray fails to pull guard.
Mark Corden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Murray. Corden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A shot in the inside from Corden. A short right from Corden on the inside. #T4# Corden is leaning against Murray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Corden lands with a left 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!#TD2# Murray pulls guard successfully.
Corden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murray swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Corden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Corden passes into half guard. #SUB# Corden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Corden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Corden dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Murray closes the distance and clinches up with Corden, looking for a takedown. Murray pushes Corden against the cage but Corden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. It looked like Corden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Corden cracks Murray with an open hand slap. Corden ducks right into an uppercut from Murray. Corden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Corden cracks Murray with a right hand to the side of the head. Corden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murray can do to turn this around? Corden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Corden. Corden is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Corden throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it. A nice side step and Murray releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murray, as that shot connected.
Murray throws a right and a left that Corden avoids nicely. Murray tries to move into range but Corden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Corden misses the jab. Corden throws a right and a left that both miss. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! No joy there for Murray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Corden misses the target. Murray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Corden lands.#T1# Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Murray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corden. Corden lands a nice shot that snaps Murray's head back.
Corden digs a good body shot into Murray's ribs. Murray has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A combination from Murray does no damage. Murray on the wrong end of a nice jab. Murray misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Corden - just one landing. Murray throws a head kick but Corden moves out of range.
Corden cracks Murray with an open hand slap. Corden connects with a body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jab by Corden. Corden throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily. Corden misses with a straight left. #T2# Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Corden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. George Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Corden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here. Corden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Murray takes a swing at Corden's ribcage but misses. Murray avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Corden lands. Corden lands a jab. Corden lands with a good body shot. Corden lands with a shot to the body. Murray slips a jab and a cross from Corden.
#T3# Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Corden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Corden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray. Corden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Corden just misses with a punch to the body.
Corden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murray. Murray shoots in but no luck this time. Murray moves forwards but Corden connects with a nice, crisp jab. Murray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Corden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Corden moves into range and connects with a jab. Murray throws the left hand but Corden avoids the punch easily. Corden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Corden 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.
#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murray throws a right and a left that both miss. Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Murray is breathing heavily. Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Corden looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range. Murray is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Corden jabs Murray right on the nose. Murray blinks but takes it well. Murray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Corden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Murray shoots in looking for a takedown. Corden tries to sprawl out of it but Murray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Corden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mark Corden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Murray. Corden scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Corden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Corden 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# Corden throws a jab when Murray was well out of range. Murray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Corden lands a nice hook to Murray's body. Murray takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. No joy there for Murray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murray tries to clinch up but Corden circles away and keeps his distance. Corden lands the left hand. Murray misses with a body punch
#CL# and Corden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Corden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Corden scores with a shot to the side of Murray's head. #ROC# Murray is rocked! Corden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murray or not. Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Corden finish him? Corden stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murray seems to have recovered his senses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corden lands with a short shot to the head. Corden digs a right hand into Murray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murray's gas tank. Corden avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Corden seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1# Corden digs a right hand underneath Murray's ribcage. Murray let out a lung full of air as it connected. Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Corden lands a shot to the body. Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corden. Corden working some nice short punches in the clinch. Corden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2# Corden avoiding damage.
Corden pushes Murray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Murray tries to throw a body punch but Corden avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage. Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Corden. Murray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Murray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Corden prevents it.
Murray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Murray tries to pull guard but Corden won't allow it.
Murray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Murray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Corden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Mark Corden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Murray. The referee calls for Corden to work.
Corden lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3# Corden pressing his opponent against the cage. Murray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Corden pushes Murray against the cage. Corden is working some dirty boxing. Corden pushes off with a quick right hook! Murray goes down! Murray tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Corden moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Corden! After winning the bout, Mark Corden 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:
Warlords
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Corden throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Corden ducks under a wild hook from Disgracie. Corden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Disgracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Disgracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Disgracie slips under a jab from Corden. Disgracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Disgracie slips under a jab from Corden. Disgracie lunges at Corden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corden's hand. Disgracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corden throws a hook but Disgracie avoids it easily. Corden digs a good hook to Disgracie's body.
Disgracie walks into a straight right hand from Corden. Nice defenses there by Disgracie. A telegraphed right hand from Corden misses the target. Disgracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Disgracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corden manages to avoid it. Corden jabs at Disgracie's body. Corden throws a lazy right hand but Disgracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Corden throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Disgracie to counter with a crisp jab. Corden throws a lazy uppercut
and Disgracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Disgracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corden. The fighters circling - Corden throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Corden throws a body shot but no joy. Disgracie throws out a powerful jab. Corden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Disgracie. Corden swings and misses with a shot to the body and Disgracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Corden throws a body shot but no joy. Disgracie slips a straight right by Corden.#T2# Corden misses with a straight right. Corden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Disgracie manages to avoid it. Disgracie throwing a counter right hand but Corden manages to avoid it. Corden throws a lazy right hand but Disgracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Corden misses with a looping left. Corden misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Disgracie to counter with a crisp jab. Disgracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Disgracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Corden looks to throw the jab but Disgracie is out of range. Disgracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Corden ducks right into an uppercut from Disgracie. Disgracie misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Corden misses and Disgracie counters with a stiff right hand. Disgracie connects with a body shot.#T3# A shot to the body from Corden misses and Disgracie counters with a lovely straight right hand! Disgracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corden's head backwards. Corden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corden lands a right hook to the body.
Corden throws a body punch but Disgracie moves out of range. Corden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Disgracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Disgracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corden. Corden circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Disgracie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Corden throws a poor cross that misses
and Disgracie counters with a nice uppercut. Disgracie moves out of range as Corden strikes. Corden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Disgracie in his tracks. Corden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Disgracie. Disgracie slips under a jab. Disgracie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Corden throws an off balance right hand
letting Disgracie counter with a right hand. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Corden swings and misses with a shot to the body and Disgracie counters with a lovely straight right hand! Disgracie with a nice cross. Corden misses with an uppercut. Disgracie saw that one coming. Disgracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Disgracie there as he acknowledges the shot. Corden throws a looping overhand right but Disgracie ducks down to avoid it. An attempted straight right counter from Disgracie misses the target. Corden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Disgracie counters with a lovely straight right hand! Disgracie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Disgracie. Disgracie scores with a jab. Corden acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Corden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Disgracie doesn't seem bothered though. Corden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Disgracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Corden swings widly with a right hand
and Disgracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Disgracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corden counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Disgracie 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# Disgracie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corden walks into a stiff left hand from Disgracie. Royce Disgracie is winning the standup battle so far. Corden throws a poor cross that misses
and Disgracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Disgracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corden can do to turn this around? Disgracie missing with a left hand there. Corden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Corden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Disgracie.
Corden falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Disgracie to counter with a crisp jab. Corden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corden throws a right hand that misses
and Disgracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corden slips a jab from Disgracie. Disgracie scores with a punch to the head. Corden throws a series of punches but Disgracie avoids them all with ease. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Corden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Disgracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Corden misses with a right hand and Disgracie counters with a lovely shot to the body. Corden cracks Disgracie with an open hand slap. Corden misses with a hook. Disgracie ducked under it nicely. Disgracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corden. Disgracie avoids the body shot from Corden.
Corden throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Disgracie to counter with a crisp jab. A telegraphed right hand from Corden misses the target. A little feinted left hand from Disgracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Good standup being displayed there by Corden as he connects with a hook. Disgracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corden.
Disgracie is looking to counter punch. Corden just misses with a punch to the body.
Corden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Disgracie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Disgracie looks to land a combination. Corden sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Corden misses with a body shot.
Disgracie is looking to counter punch.#T2# Disgracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Disgracie defending well as Corden loads up on a big left hand. A telegraphed right hand from Corden misses the target. Corden thuds his right hand into Disgracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Corden takes a swing at Disgracie's ribcage but misses. Corden fails to land with a series of punches.
Corden ducks right into an uppercut from Disgracie. Corden throws a hook but Disgracie avoids it easily. Disgracie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corden under the eye. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Corden in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Corden misses with a looping left. Disgracie looks to land a right hand but Corden moved out of range. Corden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Corden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Disgracie.#T3# Disgracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corden. Corden circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Mark Corden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Corden swings widly with a right hand
and Corden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Corden misses with a left hand and Disgracie counters with a stiff right hand. Disgracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Corden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Corden misses with a wild body shot. Corden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Disgracie slips under a jab from Corden. It looked like Disgracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Corden ducks under a wild hook from Disgracie. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Disgracie. Corden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Corden misses with a lunging right hand
and Disgracie counters with a straight right hand. Disgracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corden.#T4# Corden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Disgracie lands a jab to the head.
Disgracie throws a shot from downtown. Corden moves away and avoids it. A telegraphed right hand from Corden misses the target. Corden throws a looping overhand right but Disgracie ducks down to avoid it. Corden misses with a hook. Disgracie ducked under it nicely. Disgracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Disgracie throws out a loose jab but Corden uses good head movement to avoid it. Corden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Disgracie. Disgracie slips a jab from Corden. Disgracie misses with a straight left. It seemed like Corden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Corden missing with a left hand there. Disgracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Corden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Disgracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Disgracie 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# Corden throws a jab but it's blocked by Disgracie. No joy there for Corden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Disgracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Disgracie throws the left hand but Corden avoids the punch easily. Corden takes a swing at Disgracie's ribcage but misses. Corden throws a body shot but no joy. Disgracie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Disgracie blocks a jab. Corden misses with an uppercut. Disgracie saw that one coming. Disgracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Corden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Disgracie counters with a one-two to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Disgracie. Disgracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Corden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Corden throws a lazy right hand but Disgracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Disgracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Decent striking displayed by Corden there.#T1# A cross from Corden lands. Corden misses with a body punch
enabling Disgracie to counter with a crisp jab. Corden throws a hook but Disgracie blocks it. Corden throws a hook but Disgracie blocks it. Disgracie moves out of range of the strikes. Disgracie misses with an uppercut. Corden saw that one coming. Corden throws a body punch but Disgracie moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Disgracie misses the target. Corden takes a shot right to the bread basket. Disgracie lands a lovely overhand right. Corden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Disgracie swings for the body but Corden moves out of range.
Corden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2# Corden throws a big shot that misses. Corden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Disgracie manages to avoid it. The fighters circle momentarily. Corden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Corden misses with a combination
and Disgracie counters with a lovely straight right hand! Disgracie cracks Corden with a right hand to the side of the head. Corden ducks under a wild hook from Disgracie. Corden misses with a hook to the body
and Disgracie counters with a left to the body. Corden misses with a lunging right hand
and Disgracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Disgracie ducks under a wild hook from Corden. Corden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Disgracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Corden's head. Corden misses with a jab to the body
and Disgracie counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# A big left from Corden misses. Disgracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Corden throws a hook to the side of Disgracie's head but Disgracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Corden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Disgracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Disgracie throws a body shot but no joy. Disgracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Disgracie slips a jab from Corden. Disgracie is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Corden looks to land a left hand but Disgracie moved out of range nicely. Corden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Disgracie throws an off balance right hand
and Disgracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Corden jabbing away but nothing is landing. Disgracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corden.
Disgracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4# Corden avoids the body shot from Disgracie.
Corden wants to counter with a clinch but Disgracie pushes him away. A punch lands to the side of Disgracie 's head but he takes it in his stride. Disgracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Corden misses with a hook
letting Disgracie counter with a right hand. Corden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Disgracie. The fighters circling - Corden throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Corden throws a poor cross that misses
and Disgracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Disgracie jabs Corden right on the nose. Corden blinks but takes it well. Corden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Disgracie looks to land a left hand but Corden moved out of range nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corden! But no joy. Corden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Disgracie.
Disgracie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Corden fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Royce Disgracie did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4# Corden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Disgracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Disgracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Disgracie cracks Corden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Corden lands a right hook to the body.
Corden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Disgracie. Corden throws a right hand that misses
and Disgracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A jab from Corden misses. It looked like Disgracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Corden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Disgracie sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Disgracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A slow jab from Disgracie misses its intended target. Corden throws a lazy uppercut
and Disgracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Disgracie slips a straight right by Corden.#T1# Disgracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corden in his tracks. Disgracie ducks under a wild hook from Corden. Corden misses with a hook
and Disgracie counters with a lovely straight right hand! Corden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Disgracie. Disgracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Corden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Disgracie misses with a straight left. A telegraphed right hand from Corden misses the target. Corden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Disgracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corden scrambles back to his feet. Corden misses with a hook
and Disgracie counters with a left to the body. Disgracie takes one on the button. Disgracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Corden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Disgracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Corden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The fighters circling - Corden throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Disgracie looks to throw the jab but Corden is out of range. Nice straight punches there by Disgracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Disgracie. Corden throws a poor cross that misses
and Disgracie counters with a stiff right hand. Corden throws a looping overhand right but Disgracie ducks down to avoid it. Corden swings for the body but Disgracie moves out of range.
Disgracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Disgracie looks to land a right hand but Corden moved out of range. Corden throws an off balance right hand
and Disgracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corden thinking. Corden misses with a straight left. #T3# Corden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Disgracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Disgracie walks into a jab. Danga de danga de dang - Corden scores with a four punch combination! Corden throws a combination that misses and Disgracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Corden is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Corden misses with a hook to the body
enabling Disgracie to counter with a crisp jab. Corden misses with a body shot.
Corden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Corden looks to throw the jab but Disgracie is out of range. Jab by Disgracie. Corden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Disgracie.
#T4# Corden throws the left hand but Disgracie avoids the punch easily. Disgracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corden moves away. A jab from Corden misses. Corden misses with a shot to the body and Disgracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Disgracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Corden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Corden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Disgracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Corden throws a right hand that misses
and Disgracie counters with a nice uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Disgracie misses the target. Corden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Disgracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Disgracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corden. Corden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Disgracie had his way with Mark Corden in that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R5# Disgracie lands a lovely overhand right. Corden throws a jab but it's blocked by Disgracie. Corden misses with a looping left. Disgracie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Corden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Disgracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Corden. Disgracie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Disgracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Corden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corden throws an overhand right that lands on Disgracie's shoulder, as Disgracie tries to avoid the shot. Corden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Disgracie. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Disgracie scores with a hook. Disgracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corden throws out the jab. A little feinted left hand from Disgracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Disgracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corden misses with a body shot.
#T1# Disgracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Disgracie moves away from the strike by Corden. Disgracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corden. Corden misses with a looping left. Disgracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corden. The fighters circling - Corden throws out the jab but it was never going to land. An attempted straight right counter from Disgracie misses the target. Disgracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Corden wants to counter with a clinch but Disgracie pushes him away. Disgracie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Disgracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corden misses with a straight left. It looked like Disgracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Corden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Corden might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Disgracie has got the better of the exchanges. Nice body punch from Corden. Corden misses with a combination
and Disgracie counters with a stiff right hand. Mark Corden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Disgracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corden. Disgracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corden. Corden circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A telegraphed right hand from Corden misses the target. Corden thows a left - swing and a miss! Corden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Disgracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Corden misses with a right hand and Disgracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Disgracie catches Corden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Disgracie moves out of range as Corden strikes. Corden jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3# Disgracie scores with a hook. A left lands for Disgracie. Corden throws a sloppy body shot
and Disgracie counters with a nice body shot. Corden walks into a jab. Corden throws a one two combo.
Corden is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Corden lands with an overhand left. Corden connects with a looping right hand.
Disgracie digs a good body shot into Corden's ribs. This has been an exciting period of action! Disgracie misses with a straight left. A countering left hand to the body from Corden misses. Corden throws an overhand right that lands on Disgracie's shoulder, as Disgracie tries to avoid the shot. Disgracie defending well as Corden loads up on a big left hand. #T4# Good standup being displayed there by Disgracie as he connects with a hook. Corden throws an overhand right that lands on Disgracie's shoulder, as Disgracie tries to avoid the shot. Disgracie is looking to counter punch. Donk. Disgracie catches Corden right on the button with a cross. Disgracie misses with a double jab.
Corden tries to counter with a clinch but Disgracie shakes him off and moves away. Corden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Corden misses with an uppercut. Disgracie saw that one coming. Corden thows a left - swing and a miss! Corden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Disgracie sees it coming and avoids it easily. Corden misses with a hook to the body
and Disgracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Corden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Disgracie slips under a jab. Disgracie connects with a right hand. Corden shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight! Royce Disgracie showed his dominance in that final round. Well Disgracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:45 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Disgracie! Royce Disgracie retains his bantamweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Royce Disgracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ISLAND FC 23
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1# Corden misses with a body punch
and Orgasm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Corden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orgasm. The fight stays on the outside here - Orgasm looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Corden misses the shot to the body. Corden scores with a jab. Orgasm throws a lazy uppercut
and Corden counters with a left to the body. Corden throws out a loose jab but Orgasm uses good head movement to avoid it. Corden connects with a body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orgasm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corden. Orgasm moves away from the strike by Corden. Corden takes one on the button. Orgasm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Corden connects with a jab.#T1# Corden throws a lazy uppercut
and Orgasm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Orgasm swings widly with a right hand
and Corden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orgasm thinking. Corden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orgasm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Corden misses with a wild body shot. Corden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Orgasm loads up on a big right hand but Corden slips the punch. It seemed like Corden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Orgasm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corden to score with a decent uppercut. Corden scores with a sloppy right hand. Orgasm should have avoided that one. Corden looks to land a right hand but Orgasm moved out of range. Orgasm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Corden throws a lazy right hand but Orgasm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Corden misses with a looping left. Orgasm looks to throw the jab but Corden is out of range. #T2# A swing and a miss from Corden. Orgasm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corden. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Corden does it's job there. The crowd cheers as Corden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orgasm doesn't seem phased though. Corden staying out of range there. Corden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mark Corden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Orgasm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corden. Corden throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Orgasm holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Still in the clinch, Orgasm scores with a nice short uppercut. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Corden. Corden is struggling to control the position. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Corden. The crowd are getting on Corden's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T3# Corden stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Corden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orgasm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Orgasm tries to counter by clinching up but Corden breaks away and moves out of range. Orgasm misses with a hook. Corden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corden throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Orgasm went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Corden stalks Orgasm and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orgasm's face. Orgasm staggers backwards, shaken. Corden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orgasm. Corden throws a nice looking combination but Orgasm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Orgasm misses with a double jab.
Corden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL# Orgasm darts in and clinches Corden up against the cage.#T4# Orgasm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Corden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Corden prevents a body shot from Orgasm. Orgasm misses with the head strike.
Orgasm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corden as Orgasm tries to tie him up. A short left from Corden. Orgasm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Orgasm tries to stall but Corden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2# Corden breaks the clinch.
A jab from Orgasm misses. Orgasm looks to land a right hand but Corden moved out of range. Corden slips under a jab. Despite the aggression on Corden's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Corden dominated that round. That's time! Orgasm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Orgasm misses with a lunging right hand
and Corden counters with a nice uppercut. Nice shot lands for Corden. Corden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orgasm. Corden slips a jab from Orgasm. Orgasm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Corden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corden connects with a crisp jab. Corden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orgasm. Corden throws a shot from downtown. Orgasm moves away and avoids it. Corden throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A shot to the liver by Corden. Beautiful body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Corden loads up on a big right hand but Orgasm slips the punch.#T1# Orgasm slips a jab and a cross from Corden.
Corden throws a hook but Orgasm blocks it. Corden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orgasm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Corden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orgasm.
Orgasm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Corden throws a jab when Orgasm was well out of range. Orgasm is looking to counter punch. Orgasm misses with a looping right. Corden lands a nice hook to Orgasm's body. Orgasm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Corden throws a right hand that Orgasm ducks under and follows up with a left that Orgasm also avoids with ease. Orgasm misses with an uppercut. Orgasm is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Nice body punch from Corden. Orgasm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2##CL# Orgasm drives through and clinches with Corden against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Orgasm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Orgasm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corden's elbow. #BC2# Corden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mark Corden seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice uppercut lands for Corden. That snapped Orgasm's head back.
Corden pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Orgasm back to the cage. Corden follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Orgasm throws an overhand right that lands on Corden's shoulder, as Corden tries to avoid the shot. Orgasm wants to clinch. Corden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orgasm. A telegraphed right hand from Corden misses the target. Orgasm tries to counter by clinching up but Corden breaks away and moves out of range.#T3# Orgasm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Corden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orgasm's head. Corden's corner calls for a 1-2. Corden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Orgasm throws a lazy right hand but Corden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Orgasm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corden swats him away and circles back towards the center. Corden misses with a series of wild punches.
Orgasm throws a push kick but Corden slaps the foot to one side. Corden lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. We've been told by Orgasm's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Corden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orgasm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A jab from Corden misses. Corden lands a nice looking body shot.
Orgasm on the wrong end of a nice hook. A punch combination from Corden misses. #T4# Corden throws a right hand that Orgasm ducks under and follows up with a left that Orgasm also avoids with ease. An attempted straight right counter from Orgasm misses the target. This has been an exciting period of action! Corden stuns Orgasm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Corden has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Orgasm slips under a jab. Orgasm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orgasm connects with a jab. Orgasm dodges the punch combination from Corden.
Corden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Corden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orgasm. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Corden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A punch combination from Corden misses. Corden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Orgasm looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Corden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orgasm thinks about countering with a body kick. Orgasm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corden moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Corden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orgasm. Orgasm misses with an uppercut. Corden saw that one coming. A jab from Orgasm finds it's way through Corden's defenses. Orgasm tries to clinch up but Corden circles away and keeps his distance. Corden throws a counter combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Orgasm. Orgasm tries to move into range but Corden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Corden. Orgasm does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# The crowd cheers as Corden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orgasm doesn't seem phased though. Corden misses with an uppercut
and Orgasm counters with a nice uppercut. Corden thuds his right hand into Orgasm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Corden keeps the fight on the outside. Sloppy strikes from Corden. Those never looked like landing. Corden moves out of range as Orgasm throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corden. Orgasm does a little dance to reset his feet. Corden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orgasm moves away. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Orgasm is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Corden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prostate Orgasm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Orgasm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Corden misses with a hook. Corden misses with a hook
and Orgasm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Orgasm misses with a looping left. Orgasm misses with a lunging right hand
and Corden 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. Corden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orgasm.
Corden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Corden misses with the combination.
Orgasm ducks under a wild hook from Corden.#T3# Corden throws out a loose jab but Orgasm uses good head movement to avoid it. A big right from Orgasm misses. A cross from Corden lands. A telegraphed right hand from Corden misses the target. Corden lands a jab. Corden thuds a left hand into Orgasm's body. Orgasm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corden moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Orgasm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Corden scores with a nice strike. Orgasm misses with a left hand and Corden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4# Corden lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Corden. Corden getting the better of the striking in that exchange. This has been an exciting period of action! Corden circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Corden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Orgasm throws a poor cross that misses
and Corden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Corden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Good exchange - Corden coming out on top. Orgasm misses with a left hand and Corden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Corden lands a jab to the head.
#ROC2# Orgasm is rocked! Corden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orgasm momentarily.
Oh Orgasm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Orgasm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Corden drops Orgasm with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Orgasm! Corden dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Corden! During a confident post fight interview, Mark Corden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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ISLAND FC 20
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1# Corden misses with an uppercut. Tariaksuq saw that one coming. Tariaksuq tries to score with a low kick but Corden moves his leg out of the way. No joy there for Corden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corden thows a left - swing and a miss! Tariaksuq slips under a jab. Corden throws a nice looking combination but Tariaksuq bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tariaksuq throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tariaksuq scores with a spinning back kick! Corden misses with a straight right. Tariaksuq lands with a kick to the temple. Corden shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2# It looks like Mark Corden has been cut.#CL2# Tariaksuq clinches. Corden avoids the elbow strike from Tariaksuq, against the cage.
Corden avoids a wild elbow strike from Tariaksuq.#BC2# Tariaksuq breaks from the clinch.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick which misses Corden's front leg but catches the back leg as Corden tries to avoid it. Tariaksuq ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1# Tariaksuq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tariaksuq - that will leave a mark!
Tariaksuq goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A slapping body kick lands there for Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq misses with a body kick. Tariaksuq lands a head kick. Corden smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Corden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Corden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tariaksuq steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Tariaksuq moves out of range as Corden strikes. A head kick misses from Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corden is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tariaksuq's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Tariaksuq dodges the punch combination from Corden.
Some wild striking there from Corden.
#T2# Tariaksuq misses with a body kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Corden misses with an uppercut. Tariaksuq saw that one coming. Tariaksuq tries to land a front kick but Corden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Tariaksuq bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tariaksuq appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Tariaksuq throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. It looked like Corden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Corden lands with a shot to the body. Tariaksuq scores with a kick to the midsection. Corden throws a shot to the body.
Tariaksuq gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corden. Tariaksuq cracks the inside of Corden's front leg. Tariaksuq throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corden takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Corden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Corden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tariaksuq tries a quick counter leg kick but Corden is wise to it. Corden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3# Corden blocks a head kick by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tariaksuq misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq throws a head kick but Corden moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Corden throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tariaksuq 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. Tariaksuq explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Tariaksuq fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corden is out of range. Tariaksuq thows a leg kick but Corden checks it letting Corden counter with a right hand. Corden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Corden misses with a right hand and Tariaksuq counters with a good low kick that Corden was not able to check. Corden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Corden moves out of range as Tariaksuq throws a body kick.
Corden throws a big shot that misses.#T4# Tariaksuq throws a sloppy head kick and Corden moves out of range easily. It looked like Corden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Tariaksuq throws a leg kick but Corden checks it. Tariaksuq throws a push kick but Corden slaps the foot to one side. Corden feints a jab promting Tariaksuq to slip. Corden then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tariaksuq slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Tariaksuq drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Tariaksuq moves out of range of the strikes. Tariaksuq lands a head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tariaksuq.
Corden throws a right and a left that both miss. Corden cracks Tariaksuq with an open hand slap. Corden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corden looks to land a left hand but Tariaksuq moved out of range nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Issumatar Tariaksuq will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mark Corden's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# A telegraphed right hand from Corden misses the target. Nice body kick from Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tariaksuq slips a straight right by Corden. Tariaksuq dodges the punch combination from Corden.
Tariaksuq misses with a low kick as Corden jumps back. Tariaksuq's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tariaksuq scrambles back to his feet. Corden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Corden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corden throws a series of punches but Tariaksuq moves out of range. Corden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tariaksuq moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Corden thows a left - swing and a miss! Crunch! Tariaksuq slams his shin into Corden's torso. Corden misses with the combination.
#T1# Corden lands a jab to Tariaksuq's midsection. Tariaksuq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tariaksuq tries to work over Corden's front leg with a kick but Corden checks it. Tariaksuq has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Mark Corden is winning the standup battle so far. Tariaksuq pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Tariaksuq attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Corden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Corden misses with a body shot.
Tariaksuq attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Tariaksuq swings away with a leg kick that misses. Corden checks a leg kick. Tariaksuq throws a leg kick which misses Corden's front leg but catches the back leg as Corden tries to avoid it. Tariaksuq misses with a low kick as Corden jumps back. Corden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Corden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Tariaksuq tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Corden checks a leg kick. Tariaksuq fakes the leg kick and cracks Corden in the body. Corden loads up on a big right hand but Tariaksuq slips the punch. Tariaksuq tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corden is able to avoid easily. A slow jab from Corden misses its intended target. Corden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A kick lands to the mid section there for Tariaksuq. Corden 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. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A combination from Corden does no damage. And Tariaksuq responds with a good body kick, but Corden manages to step out the way in time. Corden throws an overhand right that lands on Tariaksuq's shoulder, as Tariaksuq tries to avoid the shot. Tariaksuq thinks about the counter body kick. Tariaksuq feints and then cracks Corden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corden down. Corden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tariaksuq was well out of range. Poor timing from Corden. Tariaksuq is looking to land body kicks.#T3# Tariaksuq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tariaksuq throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Corden's head. Corden dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tariaksuq tries to score with a low kick but Corden moves his leg out of the way. Nice uppercut there from Corden. Corden moves out of range of the body kick. Corden throws an off balance right hand
and Tariaksuq counters with an inside leg kick. The fighters circle momentarily. Corden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Tariaksuq slips a jab from Corden. Corden moves out of range of the body kick. Good work by Corden as he checks the leg kick. Tariaksuq wants to land a leg kick but Corden is out of range. Tariaksuq misses with a body kick. Corden is looking to counter punch.#T4# Tariaksuq throws a push kick but Corden slaps the foot to one side. Corden moves out of range of the leg kick from Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corden throws out the jab. Tariaksuq throws a big counter head kick but Corden avoids it with no problem. Corden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Corden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Tariaksuq uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corden.
Corden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Tariaksuq has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tariaksuq there as he acknowledges the shot. Corden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tariaksuq. Corden moves out of range of the body kick. Tariaksuq misses with a low kick.
Corden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Tariaksuq is looking to score with low kicks. Corden takes a swing at Tariaksuq's ribcage but misses. Tariaksuq looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Tariaksuq takes one on the button. Tariaksuq lands with a thumping leg kick.
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 Mark Corden will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mark Corden'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. 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# Tariaksuq avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tariaksuq throws a chopping leg kick but Corden manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Tariaksuq motions for Corden to come forward. Tariaksuq throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A telegraphed right hand from Corden misses the target. Tariaksuq throws the kick towards the body but Corden avoids it. Tariaksuq ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Corden cracks Tariaksuq with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Tariaksuq dodges the punch combination from Corden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tariaksuq moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Corden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tariaksuq doesn't seem bothered though. Tariaksuq misses with a low kick.
#T1# A shot to the body from Corden misses and Tariaksuq counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corden's knee momentarily. Corden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tariaksuq. Corden went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Corden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL2# Tariaksuq closes the distance and clinches. Tariaksuq comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Tariaksuq looks to throw an elbow but misses. Tariaksuq stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Corden lands a shoulder strike. Tariaksuq creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corden's defenses. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tariaksuq just misses with a elbow thrown towards Corden's brow. Corden is trying to break the clinch but Tariaksuq is controlling him. Corden tries to pull guard but Tariaksuq won't allow it.
Corden jumps guard but Tariaksuq turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2# Corden jumps guard but Tariaksuq turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Corden. That's going to take a lot out of him. Corden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tariaksuq walks away with a smile on his face. Corden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Corden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Corden!
Nice body punch from Corden. Tariaksuq misses with a low kick. Tariaksuq pushes Corden away with a front kick. Tariaksuq goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Corden moves out of range of the body kick from Tariaksuq.
Corden swings widly with a right hand
and Tariaksuq counters with a good, hard body kick but Corden shrugs it off. Tariaksuq tries to land a front kick but Corden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A low kick from Tariaksuq misses and Corden counters with a left to the body. Tariaksuq throws a quick inside leg kick. Tariaksuq drops his hands momentarily and Corden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3# Tariaksuq throws a leg kick but Corden checks it. A low kick from Tariaksuq is predictable there letting Corden counter with a right hand. Corden misses the shot to the body. Tariaksuq throws a solid leg kick but Corden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tariaksuq. Corden misses with an uppercut. Tariaksuq fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Tariaksuq uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corden.
Tariaksuq staying out of range there. Tariaksuq counters with a body kick. Tariaksuq is looking to slow Corden down with leg kicks. Corden misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tariaksuq counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tariaksuq 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 Corden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Tariaksuq throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Corden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4##CL2# Tariaksuq moves into the clinch. Corden blocks an elbow strike from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq pushes off an throws an elbow but Corden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC# Corden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tariaksuq slips a straight right by Corden. Tariaksuq lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big right from Corden misses. Tariaksuq appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Corden throws a big shot that misses. Tariaksuq tries to land a front kick but Corden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Corden pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tariaksuq feints a counter leg kick.#CL2# Tariaksuq moves into the clinch successfully.
Corden tries to stall but Tariaksuq uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tariaksuq pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that's the end of the fight! Issumatar Tariaksuq comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Tariaksuq 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Issumatar Tariaksuq! After winning the bout, Issumatar Tariaksuq 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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