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Event:
Pulse 46
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Cranial throws a body punch but Hotline moves out of range.
Hotline is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hotline gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Von Cranial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hotline tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cranial swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cranial looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Cranial throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Hotline was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hotline tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hotline tries to clinch but Cranial moves out of range.
Cranial lands with a cross.
Hotline takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cranial throws a body shot but no joy.
Hotline tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cranial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranial swings for the body but Hotline moves out of range.
Hotline looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cranial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hotline was well out of range. Poor timing from Cranial.
Cranial misses with a two punch combination.
Hotline displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cranial throws out the jab.
Hotline tries to clinch
and Cranial counters with a nice uppercut. #T1##KD#
Cranial cracks Hotline with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cranial has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hotline to stand back up!#ROC#
Hotline is rocked!
Hotline tries to clinch there but Cranial circles away.
Cranial lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Hotline out cold! Hotline is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Von Cranial!
Von Cranial retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
Pulse 43
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Down keeps the fight on the outside.
As Hotline tries to get set, Down tries to push him back and clinch up but Hotline manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hotline looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Down tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hotline manages to circle out of the way.
Down avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Down wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hotline moves in looking to clinch but Down pushes him off.
Down attempts a counter takedown but Hotline avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Hotline clinches.
Down is trying to drag Hotline to the mat but Hotline just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Hotline scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hotline fails to land.
Down is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hotline is defending well.
Hotline trying to stall but Down improves his position.
#T1#
Down blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Down has clasped his hands together around Hotline's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hotline is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Down decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hotline to his feet. #CL2#
Hotline pushes Down up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hotline throws a head punch that misses.
Down wants to take the fight to the mat but Hotline manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Down. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Down has Hotline pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Hotline manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Down drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hotline.
Down goes for a takedown attempt but Hotline pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Hotline closes the distance and pushes Down back into the ropes.
Down drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hotline pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Hotline takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Down wants a takedown.
Hotline lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hotline prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hotline lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hotline creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Down has Hotline pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Hotline manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hotline lands with a light punch inside.
Hotline misses with a short punch on the inside.
Down tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hotline avoids it.
Down is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hotline is defending well.
Hotline lands a shoulder strike.
Down has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hotline avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Down is working for takedown but Hotline is calmly controlling the position for now.
Down has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hotline avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Down is breathing heavily.
Hotline is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Hotline scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Down.
Hotline scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Down is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hotline.
Oh Down is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hotline pushes Down back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hotline misses with some punches.
Hotline swings wildly with an uppercut but Down uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hotline dips a shoulder and cracks Down with a mighty uppercut! Down falls back against the ropes and Hotline unloads with a barrage of strikes! Down is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hotline screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister Hotline!
In his post fight interview, Mister Hotline started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Pulse 40
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Hotline takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hotline lands a glancing blow to the side of Cranial's head.
Hotline closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cranial looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cranial bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hotline's head backwards.
Cranial misses the shot to the body.
Hotline wants to counter the offense by Cranial and move into the clinch position.
Von Cranial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cranial lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cranial lands the left hand.
Hotline tries to clinch up.#KD#
Cranial cracks Hotline with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hotline looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cranial finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cranial knocks out Hotline with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Cranial before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Cranial picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Von Cranial!
Von Cranial is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Pulse 37
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Hotline displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Honda.
Hotline is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hotline leaves Honda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hotline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Honda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hotline defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoko Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honda has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda misses with a takedown
and Hotline counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Honda.
Hotline was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Honda has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Hotline closes the distance and clinches.
Hotline has a couple of punches blocked by Honda.
Honda can't get the takedown.
Hotline lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Hotline - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Honda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Honda wants to take the fight to the mat but Hotline manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hotline scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hotline gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Honda.
#BC#
Honda manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd cheers as Hotline lands an impressive looking overhand right. Honda doesn't seem phased though.
Honda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but Hotline shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hotline is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Honda attempts a counter takedown but Hotline avoids it well and moves away.
Hotline tries to clinch but Honda is having none of it.
Honda dives in and grabs Hotline's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hotline pushes down on Honda's head and hops out.#CL2#
Hotline closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honda blocking some punches.
#T3#
Honda tries to break the clinch but Hotline is controlling the position.
Honda tries to score a body lock takedown but Hotline shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hotline lands a hook that snaps the head of Honda backwards.
Hotline stalling in the clinch but Honda improves position.
Hotline scores with a shoulder strike.
Honda blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Honda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hotline moves into the clinch.#BC#
Honda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hotline pushes Honda up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hotline works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD#
Hotline is fighting off a takedown attempt but Honda is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hotline to the mat. Hotline regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hotline really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hotline is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Honda is controlling him. #T4#
Honda trying to control but Hotline is working from the bottom.
Hotline wants to stand but Honda is controlling the position.
Hotline utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Honda slips nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Honda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hotline is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Honda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hotline is trying to stand back up but Honda is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Hotline dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Honda.
Hotline flicks out a counter leg kick but Honda steps away.
Hotline tries to clinch up but Honda circles away and keeps his distance.
Hotline is looking to clinch.
Honda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Honda swats away the attempt to clinch by Hotline.
Hotline wants to clinch up but Honda keeps it at a distance.
Honda feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda checks a leg kick.
Hotline displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Honda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoko Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hotline to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hotline is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mister Hotline seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Hotline as Honda shoots in.
Honda closes the distance and clinches up with Hotline, looking for a takedown. Honda pushes Hotline against the ropes but Hotline circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Hotline closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short right from Hotline on the inside.
Hotline tries to stall but Honda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Hotline fails to land.
Honda is trying to break the clinch but Hotline is controlling him.#BC#
Honda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hotline is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Hotline leaves Honda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hotline stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hotline wants it to stay on the feet.
Hotline doesn't manage to clinch there - Honda circles away.
Hotline wants to clinch up but Honda keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Honda gets tackled into the ropes by Hotline. Hotline maintains the clinch.
Honda is looking for a takedown.
Honda tries for a takedown but Hotline manages to get underhooks.
Honda can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Honda can't get the takedown.
Hotline working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Honda wants a takedown.
#T3#
Hotline throws a head punch that misses.
Mister Hotline seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hotline lands with a light punch inside.
Hotline working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hotline gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Honda.
Hotline presses Honda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hotline scores with a shot to the side of Honda's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hotline.
Hotline throws a punch but it's blocked by Honda. #BC#
Honda breaks the clinch.
Honda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hotline sprawls well. Hotline wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Honda gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##CL2#
Hotline pushes Honda up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hotline is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Honda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hotline rushes Honda and presses him up against the ropes.
Hotline stalling in the clinch but Honda improves position.
Honda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hotline.
Hotline has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in the clinch, Hotline scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Hotline showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Honda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hotline is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Hotline drives through and clinches with Honda against the ropes.
Honda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Honda's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Honda breaks the clinch.
Yoko Honda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotline fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hotline moves into range and connects with a jab.
Honda shoots for a takedown but Hotline saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoko Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hotline closes the distance and pushes Honda back into the ropes.#T1#
Honda has had enough of the clinch but Hotline keeps him there for the moment.
Honda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Hotline.
Honda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hotline pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Honda swats away the attempt to clinch by Hotline.
Honda feinted with a counter takedown.
Hotline tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Honda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mister Hotline is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hotline tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Honda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Honda tries to counter with a takedown but Hotline is quick to defend against it.
Hotline tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Honda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hotline moves into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Honda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hotline closes the distance and pushes Honda back into the ropes.
Honda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Honda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hotline pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Hotline has managed to clinch.
Hotline makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Honda can't get the takedown.
Hotline is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Honda is keeping busy.
Hotline taking a breather. #T3#
Honda working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hotline fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Honda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Honda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hotline prevents it.
Hotline lands with a short shot to the head.
Honda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hotline keeps control of Honda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hotline tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hotline tries to work over Honda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Honda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hotline is defending well.
Hotline lands a left hand that snaps the head of Honda backwards.
Hotline working aggressively here.
Yoko Honda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mister Hotline is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hotline lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hotline.
Hotline working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hotline tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Honda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hotline clinches up with Honda and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hotline has a couple of punches blocked by Honda.
Honda is trying to drag Hotline to the mat but Hotline just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Hotline looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Hotline comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hotline 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Hotline!
Mister Hotline was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Pulse 34
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Valkyrie misses the shot to the body.
Valkyrie throws a body punch but Hotline moves out of range.
Hotline looks to land a left hand but Valkyrie moved out of range nicely.
Hotline wants to clinch up but Valkyrie keeps it at a distance.
Valkyrie throws a body punch but Hotline moves out of range.
Hotline misses with a body shot.
Valkyrie throws a body shot but no joy.
Hotline wants to clinch up but Valkyrie keeps it at a distance.
Valkyrie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valkyrie thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotline takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valkyrie 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.
Valkyrie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hotline has time to react.
Hotline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Hotline moves into range and clinches up with Valkyrie.
Valkyrie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Valkyrie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Hotline lands a right hand.
Valkyrie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hotline fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valkyrie is looking to break free of the clinch but Hotline has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Hotline fails to land.
Valkyrie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Valkyrie wants to break free but Hotline has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valkyrie.
Valkyrie tries a body shot but Hotline blocks it.
Hotline takes a shot to the head.
Valkyrie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hotline is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hotline tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valkyrie misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Hotline misses with a punch on the inside.
Valkyrie tries a body shot but Hotline blocks it.
#BC#
Valkyrie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hotline displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valkyrie throws out the jab.
Hotline steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valkyrie.
Hotline tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Valkyrie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valkyrie connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Hotline rushes Valkyrie and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Valkyrie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hotline swings wildly with an uppercut but Valkyrie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valkyrie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hotline working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Hotline throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Valkyrie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hotline ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valkyrie with a hook.
Valkyrie scores with the left hand. Hotline knows he should have avoided that one.
Valkyrie misses with an uppercut. Hotline saw that one coming.
Hotline tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Valkyrie misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Valkyrie.
Valkyrie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valkyrie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valkyrie misses with a hook
and Hotline counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hotline tries to clinch there but Valkyrie circles away.
#T4##CL2#
Hotline takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valkyrie effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Valkyrie on the inside.
Hotline has a couple of punches blocked by Valkyrie.
Valkyrie looking to slow down the pace here.
Hotline misses with some punches.
Valkyrie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hotline.
Valkyrie blocking some punches.
Hotline working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hotline misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conner Valkyrie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Valkyrie. Hotline does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valkyrie with a jab.
Hotline tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Valkyrie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conner Valkyrie is winning the standup battle so far.
Valkyrie throws a hook but Hotline blocks it.
Hotline tries to counter with a clinch but Valkyrie shakes him off and moves away.
Valkyrie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hotline.
Hotline lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valkyrie. Hotline does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valkyrie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hotline at a distance.
Valkyrie throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hotline counter with a right hand.
Valkyrie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valkyrie missing with a left hand there. Hotline was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Hotline closes the distance and pushes Valkyrie back into the ropes.
Hotline tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valkyrie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Hotline misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hotline leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valkyrie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Valkyrie misses with some punches.
Valkyrie can't break the clinch.
Hotline lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valkyrie backwards.
Valkyrie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hotline.
Hotline lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valkyrie struggles to land a body shot inside as Hotline controls his hands.
#BC#
Valkyrie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valkyrie throws a body shot but no joy.
Hotline throws out a counter right but Valkyrie avoids it with no problem.
Valkyrie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Valkyrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Hotline is just out of range.
Hotline keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Hotline clinches up with Valkyrie and pushes him back against the ropes.
Valkyrie stalling in the clinch but Hotline improves position.
Hotline trying to stall but Valkyrie improves his position.
Mister Hotline seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valkyrie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hotline.
Valkyrie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valkyrie can't find room to land a body shot as Hotline controls the action.
Hotline throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hotline tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hotline swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hotline.
Valkyrie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hotline can do to turn this around?
Hotline is trying to maintain a safe position but Valkyrie gets an underhook and turns Hotline into the ropes.#T3#
Hotline is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valkyrie is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Valkyrie.
Valkyrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valkyrie cracks Hotline with a nice body shot.#BC#
Valkyrie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hotline misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hotline takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valkyrie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valkyrie cracks Hotline with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hotline is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valkyrie. Hotline does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hotline shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hotline misses with a double jab
and Valkyrie counters with a left to the body. #T4#
A lazy left from Valkyrie finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valkyrie lands a nice looking body shot.
Hotline defending well as Valkyrie loads up on a big left hand.
Hotline wants to counter the offense by Valkyrie and move into the clinch position.
Valkyrie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hotline manages to avoid it.
Hotline tries to clinch but Valkyrie moves away
enabling Valkyrie to counter with a crisp jab.
Hotline tries to clinch up but Valkyrie circles away and keeps his distance.#KD#
Valkyrie sends Hotline crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Valkyrie is motioning to the referee to let Hotline up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Hotline is rocked!
Valkyrie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valkyrie throws a right hand that Hotline ducks under and follows up with a left that Hotline also avoids with ease.
Hotline slips under a jab from Valkyrie.#KD#
Valkyrie cracks Hotline with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hotline looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Valkyrie finish him?
Hotline is still on wobbly legs! Can Valkyrie finish him?
Valkyrie ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Hotline's jaw. Hotline's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Valkyrie does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conner Valkyrie!
Conner Valkyrie retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Conner Valkyrie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Pulse 30
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Hotline rushes Ishida and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ishida can't find room to land a body shot as Hotline controls the action.
Hotline blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hotline. #CUT#
It looks like Masaya Ishida has been cut.
Hotline blocks a body shot from Ishida.
Hotline taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Hotline.
Hotline scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ishida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hotline is breathing heavily.
Ishida struggles to land a body shot inside as Hotline controls his hands.
Ishida blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotline is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ishida is keeping busy.
Hotline on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hotline misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ishida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
I was talking to Hotline's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ishida tries a body shot but Hotline blocks it.
#T1#
Hotline working aggressively here.
Hotline lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hotline lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishida backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hotline blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ishida tries to pull guard but Hotline holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ishida drops back down to his feet.
Hotline lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ishida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ishida struggles to land a body shot inside as Hotline controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hotline.
Hotline swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hotline blocks a body shot from Ishida.
Ishida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ishida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hotline walks away with a smile on his face. Ishida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ishida throws a right hand that misses
and Hotline counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##CL#
Hotline instigates a clinch.
Ishida tries to pull guard but Hotline holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ishida drops back down to his feet.
Mister Hotline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masaya Ishida.
Hotline scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ishida.
Ishida is working for takedown but Hotline is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishida is trying to pull guard but Hotline has him pressed against the ropes.
Ishida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ishida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hotline smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Hotline closes the distance and clinches.
Hotline lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Hotline working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hotline leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Ishida tries to throw a body punch but Hotline avoids it by throwing Ishida back against the ropes.
Ishida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Hotline to keep the fight standing.
Hotline is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ishida is keeping busy.
Ishida can't find room to land a body shot as Hotline controls the action.
Ishida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hotline just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Hotline lands a body shot.
Ishida tries to throw a body punch but Hotline avoids it by throwing Ishida back against the ropes.
Hotline working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hotline prevents a body shot from Ishida.
Hotline will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ishida up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Ishida fails to land. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Hotline scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Ishida is rocked!
Hotline fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ishida is still on wobbly legs! Can Hotline finish him?
Hotline swings wildly with an uppercut but Ishida uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hotline.
Hotline working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Hotline.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ishida.
Hotline stalling in the clinch.
Hotline throws a punch but it's blocked by Ishida.
Ishida seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Hotline.
Hotline avoiding damage as Ishida throws knees to the body.
Ishida tries a knee to the head but Hotline blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hotline walks away with a smile on his face. Ishida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hotline slips a straight right by Ishida.#CL#
Hotline takes the fight into the clinch.
Ishida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hotline is keeping busy.
Hotline is looking to control Ishida's arms but Ishida gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hotline has his back to the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Hotline dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masaya Ishida's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ishida punishes Hotline's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Hotline rushes Ishida and presses him up against the ropes.
Hotline avoiding damage as Ishida throws knees to the body.
Hotline lands a shoulder strike.
Hotline has Ishida pushed against the ropes.
Hotline lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ishida just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hotline's brow.
Ishida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishida tries to land knees in the clinch but Hotline avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hotline.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hotline throws a big uppercut that drops Ishida! More strikes from Hotline and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ishida lies dazed against the ropes as Hotline celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister Hotline!
Mister Hotline tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Pulse FC 25
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Hotline moves away from the strike by Lu.
Lu throws a jab when Hotline was well out of range.
Gutou Lu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lu digs a good hook to Hotline's body.
Lu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hotline.
The crowd cheers as Lu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hotline doesn't seem phased though.
Hotline tries to clinch but Lu is having none of it.
Lu throws a lazy uppercut
and Hotline counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hotline connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lu's hands.
Hotline moves in looking to clinch but Lu pushes him off.
Lu swats away the attempt to clinch by Hotline.
Lu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lu keeps the fight on the outside.
Lu swings widly with a right hand
and Lu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lu throws a hook to the side of Hotline's head but Hotline sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hotline swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lu throws a hook but Hotline avoids it easily.
Lu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lu takes a swing at Hotline's ribcage but misses.
Hotline was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1##CL#
Hotline closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hotline lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lu is trying to push Hotline away but Hotline has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hotline dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Hotline keeps control of Lu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hotline keeps control of Lu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hotline dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Hotline lands with a right to the head.
Lu working hard to break the clinch.
Hotline stalls.
Lu working hard to break the clinch.
Lu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hotline seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lu can turn it around.#T2#
Hotline blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hotline softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hotline.
Lu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lu swings wildly with an uppercut but Hotline uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lu is trying to break the clinch but Hotline is controlling him.
Lu can't find room to land a body shot as Hotline controls the action.
Lu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hotline backwards.
Hotline lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lu.
Hotline blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Hotline'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 from Hotline.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hotline blocking some punches.
Lu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lu tries to work over Hotline's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Hotline taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hotline pushes Lu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lu tries to break free but Hotline pushes him back against the ropes.
Lu is trying to break the clinch but Hotline has him pressed against the ropes.
Lu misses with a punch on the inside.
Hotline scores with a shoulder strike.
Lu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hotline misses with some punches.
A short left from Hotline.
Lu tries to break free but Hotline pushes him back against the ropes.
Hotline blocking some punches.
Hotline could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lu is trying to force a seperation but Hotline has the dominant position.
Hotline is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hotline has him pressed against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Hotline.
#T4#
Hotline digs a right hand into Lu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lu's gas tank.
Hotline lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hotline.
Hotline's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lu working aggressively here.
Hotline lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lu backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lu is trying to break the clinch but Hotline is controlling him.
Hotline lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hotline lands with a right to the head.
Hotline lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Hotline.
Hotline lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hotline lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hotline lands with a short shot to the head.
Hotline holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Hotline dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hotline sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hotline wants to clinch up but Lu keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Lu misses its intended target.
Lu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lu throws a shot from downtown. Hotline moves away and avoids it.
Lu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hotline manages to avoid it.
Lu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hotline counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Lu misses the target.
Hotline tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lu misses with a combination
and Hotline counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hotline rushes Lu and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hotline lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lu or not.
Hotline blocks a body shot from Lu.
Hotline lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Hotline. #T1#
Lu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hotline.
Lu working aggressively here.
Hotline lands a hook that snaps the head of Lu backwards.
Hotline lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hotline scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mister Hotline has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hotline lands with a short shot to the head.
Hotline lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hotline.
Hotline lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lu can't break the clinch.
Lu swings wildly with an uppercut but Hotline uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hotline scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hotline lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hotline is pushing Lu up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hotline lands a hook that snaps the head of Lu backwards. #T2#
Lu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hotline lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hotline.
Lu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hotline taking a breather.
Hotline pushes Lu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hotline.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hotline.
Lu is looking to break free of the clinch but Hotline has double underhooks.
Hotline lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lu has had enough of the clinch but Hotline keeps him there for the moment.
Lu has had enough of the clinch but Hotline keeps him there for the moment.
Lu working hard to break the clinch.
Hotline blocks a body shot from Lu. #T3#
Hotline lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lu letting Hotline take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Hotline.
Hotline scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hotline lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hotline.
Hotline prevents a body shot from Lu.
Hotline is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lu can do to turn this around?
Lu wants to break free but Hotline has control.
Hotline looking to slow down the pace here.
Lu can't break the clinch.
Hotline working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hotline lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hotline gets through Lu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hotline pushes Lu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hotline blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Hotline is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hotline is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lu is trying to break free.
Lu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lu swings wildly with an uppercut but Hotline uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hotline lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lu is trying to push Hotline away but Hotline has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hotline lands with a left to the head.
Hotline lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lu is trying to break the clinch but Hotline is controlling him.
Lu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Hotline.
Lu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Hotline dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hotline tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hotline defending well as Lu loads up on a big left hand.
Hotline takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lu swats away the attempt to clinch by Hotline.
Lu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hotline moves away.
Lu works over Hotline's head and body with a nice combination.
Lu throws a shot from downtown. Hotline moves away and avoids it.
As Lu looks to move away, Hotline throws a big counter combo but Lu just gets out of the way.
Lu misses with an uppercut
and Hotline counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lu looks to land a left hand but Hotline moved out of range nicely.
Lu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotline tries to clinch but Lu is having none of it.
Lu 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.#CL#
Hotline gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hotline working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lu working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Hotline scores with a shot to the side of Lu's head.
Hotline lands a nice uppercut.
Hotline lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lu backwards.
Hotline lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lu backwards.
Lu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hotline backwards.
Lu is trying to push Hotline away but Hotline has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lu swings wildly with an uppercut but Hotline uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hotline.
A frustrated look appears on Lu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lu is trying to break free.
Hotline avoiding damage.
Lu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hotline lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lu backwards.
Hotline lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lu backwards. #T2#
Come on Hotline - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hotline scores with a hook to the body.
Lu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hotline lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hotline lands with a right to the head.
Lu wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hotline creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lu tries a body shot but Hotline blocks it.
A short right from Hotline on the inside.
Hotline lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lu is trying to break the clinch but Hotline is controlling him.
Hotline stalling against the ropes.
Hotline lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Hotline has Lu pressed against the ropes, preventing Lu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hotline is trying to maintain a safe position but Lu gets an underhook and turns Hotline into the ropes.
Lu tries a body shot but Hotline blocks it.
Hotline working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lu is trying to break the clinch but Hotline is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Hotline - that landed with a thud.
Lu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hotline lands a shoulder strike.
Lu working aggressively here.
Hotline scores with a hook to the body.
Hotline is leaning against Lu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hotline stalling.
A short uppercut from Hotline.
Lu letting Hotline take a breather here.
Lu wants to get back to striking at distance but Hotline won't allow it.
#T4#
Hotline working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hotline blocks a body shot from Lu.
A short right from Hotline on the inside.
Mister Hotline is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lu working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Hotline to work.
Lu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hotline displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lu up against the ropes.
Lu is trying to break the clinch but Hotline is controlling him.
Lu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hotline lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gutou Lu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hotline lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lu misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Hotline showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hotline, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Hotline!
Mister Hotline was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Pulse 21
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hotline counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Souza throws an off balance right hand
and Hotline counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Souza throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Hotline counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hotline.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hotline.
Hotline lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Hotline stalling in the clinch.
Hotline lands with a short shot to the head.
Hotline stalling against the ropes.
Hotline has Souza pressed against the ropes, preventing Souza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hotline has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotline scores with a shoulder strike.
Souza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Souza is trying to push Hotline away but Hotline has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hotline scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hotline lands a hook that snaps the head of Souza backwards. #T1#
Souza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Hotline turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Hotline displaying some good clinch control by pressing Souza up against the ropes.
Hotline just leaning against Souza, taking a breather.
Hotline is pushing Souza up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hotline working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hotline lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Hotline.
A short uppercut from Hotline. #T2#
Hotline digs a right hand underneath Souza's ribcage. Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Hotline.
Souza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hotline is defending well.
Hotline keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Souza's efforts to push away.
Souza tries to break free but Hotline pushes him back against the ropes.
Hotline softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Souza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Souza tries to break the clinch but Hotline is controlling the position.
Souza can't break the clinch.
Hotline dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Hotline digs a right hand underneath Souza's ribcage. Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Souza looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Hotline.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hotline creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hotline.
Souza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Souza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hotline keeps control of Souza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hotline lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza wants to break free but Hotline has control.
Nice body punch from Hotline.
Souza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hotline lands a hook that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hotline could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Hotline lands an uppercut.
Souza being controlled against the ropes.
Hotline has Souza pressed against the ropes, preventing Souza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hotline blocks a body shot from Souza.
Souza letting Hotline take a breather here.
Hotline lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hotline lands a shoulder strike.
Souza goes for a takedown attempt but Hotline pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mister Hotline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Souza.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick
and Hotline connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Souza looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hotline jabs Souza right on the nose. Souza blinks but takes it well.
Henry Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hotline forces Souza back against the ropes and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Hotline dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Hotline holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Souza is trying to force a seperation but Hotline has the dominant position.
Mister Hotline has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hotline working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Souza tries to pull guard but Hotline won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hotline.
A short right from Hotline.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza looking to throw knees to the head but Hotline is blocking nicely.
Souza working hard to break the clinch.
Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hotline has him pressed against the ropes.
Hotline lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hotline scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Hotline lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza is looking to break free of the clinch but Hotline has double underhooks.
Hotline will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Souza up against the ropes.
Hotline pushes Souza back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hotline - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hotline.
Hotline lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Souza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hotline keeps control of Souza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hotline has him pressed against the ropes.#T2#
Hotline lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza being controlled against the ropes.
Hotline scores with a shot to the side of Souza's head.
A shot in the inside from Hotline.
Souza is trying to force a seperation but Hotline has the dominant position.
Hotline lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Hotline lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Souza is trying to push Hotline away but Hotline has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Souza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Souza letting Hotline take a breather here.
Hotline lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Hotline lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Souza tries to bum rush Hotline with a series of wild strikes but Hotline uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Souza fails with the takedown
and Hotline connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Hotline throws a wild body kick that Souza sees coming a mile off.
Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hotline counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henry Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Hotline clinches with his opponent.
Hotline lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Hotline displaying some good clinch control by pressing Souza up against the ropes.
A short left from Hotline. #T4#
Hotline lands with a light punch inside.
Hotline has Souza pressed against the ropes.
Hotline is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hotline lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hotline softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short left from Hotline.
Hotline lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hotline lands with a short shot to the head.
Hotline content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Hotline dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hotline closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Souza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hotline scores with a shoulder strike.
Hotline manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hotline lands with a short shot to the head.
Hotline lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Souza wants to get back to striking at distance but Hotline won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hotline has him pressed against the ropes.
Hotline lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hotline has him pressed against the ropes.
Souza tries to break free but Hotline pushes him back against the ropes.
Hotline lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hotline smiles and moves away.
Souza misses with a kick to the body
and Hotline counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Hotline clinches.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Hotline is controlling him.
Souza takes a shot to the head.
Hotline lands with a left to the head.
Hotline lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hotline is struggling to control the position.
Hotline lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hotline lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hotline has Souza pressed against the ropes, preventing Souza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hotline has Souza pressed against the ropes, preventing Souza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Souza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hotline lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Hotline pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Hotline has him pressed against the ropes.
Hotline controlling the action here for a moment.
Hotline avoids a wild elbow strike from Souza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hotline prevents Souza from breaking the clinch.
Hotline stalls. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hotline creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hotline scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Souza breaks from the clinch.
Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hotline to counter with a crisp jab.
Henry Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hotline counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hotline lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hotline softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hotline lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hotline.
Hotline lands a left hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza wants to get back to striking at distance but Hotline won't allow it.
Hotline lands a hook that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Hotline lands a hook that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Mister Hotline is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Hotline.
A short right from Hotline on the inside.
Souza looking for a takedown.
Souza tries to pull guard but Hotline forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mister Hotline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Souza.
Souza tries to break free but Hotline pushes him back against the ropes.
Hotline prevents Souza from breaking the clinch.
Hotline pushes Souza back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Souza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Hotline showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hotline 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Hotline!
A less than humble Mister Hotline misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Pulse 18: Elite
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Aoki throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Hotline is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michinori Aoki!
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