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Event:
OFK 284 - Kosmanov Vs Santaban
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Tiger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Great Tiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Tiger.
Tiger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine takes one to the chin there.
Tiger thows a leg kick but Laine checks it
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tiger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tiger throws a combination. Laine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Tiger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tiger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tiger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Tiger.
Tiger blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Tiger is trying to pull guard but Laine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.
#T1#
Tiger has Laine pushed against the cage.
Tiger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tiger is defending well for now.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger blocks a body shot from Laine.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land. #TD#
Tiger pulls guard.
Laine stopping the sweep attempt from Tiger.
Tiger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Tiger seems keen to control Laine's posture.
Tiger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine controlling the position.
Tiger throws a big right hand that misses.
Tiger throws an elbow that misses. Laine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tiger's guard. Nice move by Laine!#REVB##T3#
Tiger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laine controls the pace.
Tiger managing to control the position.
Laine postures up.
Laine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tiger pulls Laine in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tiger trying to keep a closed guard but Laine is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tiger pulls Laine in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laine throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Laine.
Tiger connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Tiger moves into the clinch successfully.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laine avoiding damage as Tiger throws knees to the body.
Tiger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Laine up against the cage.
Laine trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tiger scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Tiger tries to counter with a takedown but Laine is quick to defend against it.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Tiger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tiger slips under a jab from Laine.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Great Tiger is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiger tries to clinch but Laine moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tiger.
That kick from Tiger tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Tiger avoids it.
Tiger has been working on his balance at Punch Out Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Laine.
Sloppy strikes from Tiger. Those never looked like landing.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a right and a left that Tiger avoids nicely.
Tiger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiger wants to slow Laine down by chopping away at his legs.
Tiger misses with a kick to the body
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiger misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine moves out of range of the leg kick from Tiger.#T1#
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tiger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Tiger.
Tiger lands with a hook. Laine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tiger tried to score with a low kick but Laine checks it.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Tiger counters with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Tiger.
Tiger feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Tiger delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Tiger avoids it.
Tiger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laine can do to turn this around?
Laine misses with a head kick.
Laine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tiger feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Laine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2##CL#
Tiger rushes Laine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laine throws a head punch that misses.
Tiger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laine tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Laine tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Tiger manages to break the clinch.
Tiger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine tries a quick counter leg kick but Tiger is wise to it.
A jab lands there for Laine.
Laine walks into a stiff left hand from Tiger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laine.
Tiger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good leg kick by Laine.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiger. Tiger obviously looking to wear him down.
Laine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tiger throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tiger checks it well. #T3#
Tiger misses with a double jab
and Laine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiger connects with a nice looking jab.
Tiger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiger.
Laine lands with a nice body kick.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
letting Tiger counter with a right hand.
Tiger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
A jab from Laine misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiger.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laine is out of range and Tiger settles back down.
Tiger looks to land a body kick but Laine moved away.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Tiger misses with a kick to the body.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiger.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laine 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 Tiger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tiger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tiger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tiger scoring well with a low kick there.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Tiger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laine!
Laine is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiger scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Laine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tiger blocks a leg kick.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Tiger sees coming a mile off.
Laine cracks Tiger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Tiger slips the punch.
It looked like Tiger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiger throws a push kick but Laine slaps the foot to one side.
Laine misses the jab.
Tiger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Laine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tiger lands with a shot to the body.
Tiger is looking to land body kicks.
Some wild striking there from Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for Tiger with that takedown attempt.
Laine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiger staying out of range there.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Tiger.#T1#
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tiger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tiger tries to clinch up but Laine circles away and keeps his distance.
Laine throws a body kick that misses
and Tiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiger misses with a kick to the body.
Tiger moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Tiger darts in and clinches Laine up against the cage.
Tiger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Laine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger. #TD#
Tiger successfully pulls guard.
Tiger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tiger is trying to hold Laine in close to prevent damage but Laine has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiger wants to get back to full guard.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tiger manages to get to full guard.
Tiger looking to control.
Tiger wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tiger trying to keep a closed guard but Laine is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Laine stopping the sweep attempt from Tiger.
Tiger is trying to keep Laine in close.
Great Tiger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiger seems keen to control Laine's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Tiger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Laine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiger. Tiger obviously looking to wear him down.
Laine swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiger.
Laine moves out of range as Tiger strikes.#T4#
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tiger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Laine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Great Tiger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT2#It looks like Great Tiger has been cut.
Tiger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Tiger.
Tiger checks a low kick from Laine.
Tiger attempts a counter takedown but Laine avoids it well and moves away.
Tiger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laine throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range.
Tiger tries to counter by clinching up but Laine breaks away and moves out of range.
Laine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tiger.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Tiger ducks down to avoid it.
Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muuka Laine.
Well Tiger 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Tiger!
An out of breath Great Tiger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Muuka Laine stepped up to the mic, saying 'To My Fans It Time To Retire, I Got Nothing To Prove. Thank You To My Manager Andrew Tran For Helping My Career, Odense MMA & Brian Jensen Giving Me Opportunity To Finally Win World Title.'. |
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Event:
OFK 280 - Cruz Vs Khan
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Tiger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tiger lands with a straight right. Laine didn't see that one coming.
Jab from Laine.
Tiger's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tiger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Great Tiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good work by Tiger as he checks the leg kick.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Tiger misses.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range.
Laine tries a low kick but Tiger avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tiger. That snapped Laine's head back.
Tiger throws a shot to the body.
Tiger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine scores with a jab. Tiger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tiger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Tiger throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That kick from Tiger tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tiger checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Good leg kick by Tiger.
Jab from Tiger.
Laine misses with a leg kick
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Tiger seems unphased.
Tiger walks into a straight right hand from Laine.
Laine lands with an uppercut that bounces Tiger off the cage and back into range.
Tiger just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
It looks like Laine has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tiger lands a jab to the head.
Tiger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Laine counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tiger cracks Laine with an open hand slap.
Tiger feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Laine misses.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range.
Tiger replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Laine blocks it well.#T2#
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
Tiger throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiger. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
A big right from Laine misses.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick lands for Tiger.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Tiger lands a right hook to the body.
Tiger digs a good hook to Laine's body.
Tiger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Tiger clinches up with Laine and pushes him back against the cage.
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laine avoids the elbow strike from Tiger, against the cage.
Laine throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
Laine avoiding damage as Tiger throws knees to the body.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Laine trying to land knees to the body.
Laine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tiger.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Laine.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD2#
Tiger manages to pull guard.
Tiger looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiger, not yet.
Tiger is trying to keep Laine in close.
Tiger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laine content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Tiger working a defensive guard here.
Laine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tiger managing to control the position.
Tiger being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiger pulls Laine in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Great Tiger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tiger throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Tiger lands a really nice looking cross but Laine seems unphased.
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine misses with a hook. Tiger ducked under it nicely.
Tiger thumps Laine with a low kick.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Tiger swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Tiger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Laine misses.
Tiger misses with a low kick.
Laine throws out a leg kick but Tiger moves out of range and Laine only half commits.
Great Tiger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Tiger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laine rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Tiger, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Laine scores with a jab.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiger.
A big right from Laine misses.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Tiger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiger.
Laine lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Laine - just one landing.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tiger walks into a stiff left hand from Laine.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Laine misses.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Tiger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laine is able to avoid easily.
Laine misses with a hook to the body
and Tiger counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiger throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tiger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laine's knee momentarily.
Tiger moves forwards but Laine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Tiger tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Laine 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.
Nice shot by Tiger.
Laine misses with a leg kick.
Laine throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger misses with a kick to the body.
Tiger throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range.
Laine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid body kick from Tiger.
Tiger throws a head kick that Laine semi-blocks.
Tiger scores with a jab to the body.
Tiger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
A right-left combo lands from Laine.
Laine lands with a nice body kick.
Tiger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice leg kick from Tiger, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiger thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Tiger throws a leg kick which misses Laine's front leg but catches the back leg as Laine tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Tiger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tiger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tiger blocks a body shot from Laine.
Laine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Laine throws an elbow that misses.
Laine tries to break the clinch but Tiger is controlling the position.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tiger.
Laine lands with a right to the head.
Tiger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laine avoids it.
Tiger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.
#T4#
Laine gets through Tiger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laine working aggressively here.
Tiger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tiger looking to slow down the pace here.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laine is leaning against Tiger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Tiger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tiger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
Tiger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Tiger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiger lands a nice looking body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tiger connects with a leg kick.
Laine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tiger is out of range.
Tiger slips under a jab from Laine.
It seemed like Tiger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A right-left combo lands from Tiger.
Tiger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tiger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tiger's sensitive parts.
Laine throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily.
Laine lands a head shot.
Tiger lands a nice looking body shot.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Tiger's knee but Tiger avoids it well.
Tiger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine looks to land a left hand but Tiger moved out of range nicely.
Tiger lands with a good body shot.
Tiger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiger lands a body shot.
#T1#
Tiger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick by Tiger misses
and Laine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laine fakes the leg kick and cracks Tiger in the body.
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
Tiger misses with a wild body shot.
Laine is looking to counter punch.
Tiger with the inside leg kick.
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Good work by Tiger as he checks the leg kick.
Laine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tiger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laine is able to avoid easily.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laine throws a right hand that misses
and Tiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laine slips under a jab.
Tiger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tiger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiger slips a straight right by Laine.#T2#
Laine fakes the leg kick and cracks Tiger in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Tiger forces Laine back against the cage and clinches.
Laine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Laine missing with knees to the body.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laine lands a left hand.
Laine lands with a left to the head.
Tiger avoids the elbow strike from Laine, against the cage.
Tiger tries to throw a body punch but Laine avoids it by throwing Tiger back against the cage.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Tiger.
Laine prevents a body shot from Tiger.
Laine letting Tiger take a breather here.
Laine throws an elbow that misses.
Laine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiger blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Laine misses with a body punch.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laine.
Tiger pushes Laine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tiger.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Tiger controls the action.
Tiger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger.
Laine trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Laine breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Tiger clinches up against the cage.
Tiger jumps guard but Laine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Tiger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tiger avoiding damage as Laine throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tiger.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Tiger.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Tiger manages to break the clinch.
Tiger moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.
Tiger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Tiger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tiger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Laine.#TD2#
Tiger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Laine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Laine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Great Tiger.
I think Tiger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Tiger!
A relieved looking Great Tiger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Muuka Laine was interviewed post fight and said 'Don’t Worry Ill Train Hard And Win'. |
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Event:
OFK 273 - Byczkiewicz Vs Gomez
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vuce.
Vuce blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Vuce gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laine managing to block the knees to the body from Vuce.
Laine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vuce backwards.
Laine avoids the elbow strike from Vuce, against the cage.
Laine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laine tries to work over Vuce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
Vuce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laine dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce managing to block the knees to the body from Laine.
Laine tries to work over Vuce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vuce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Laine manages to break the clinch.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vuce checks the leg kick.#T1#
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vuce tries to clinch up.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vuce manages to avoid it.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vuce goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vuce tries to clinch there but Laine circles away.
Vuce on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laine circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Laine tries to keep at a distance but Vuce has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vuce blocks a body shot from Laine.
Vuce lands an elbow inside that Laine shrugs off.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Laine trying to land knees to the body.
Vuce has Laine pressed against the cage.
Vuce blocks an uppercut.
Laine trying to land knees to the body.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Vuce controls the action.
Laine missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine misses with a body punch.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vuce pushes off an throws an elbow but Laine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vuce tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laine avoids it.
Vuce pushes off an throws an elbow but Laine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vuce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Laine swings for the body but Vuce moves out of range.
Vuce changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vuce stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vuce.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Vuce lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Laine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Laine tries a body shot but Vuce blocks it.
Laine is trying to break free.
Laine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Vuce controls the action.
Laine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vuce unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vuce is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Vuce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laine lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine tries to throw a body punch but Vuce avoids it by throwing Laine back against the cage.
Laine working aggressively here.
Vuce takes an elbow to the temple.
Vuce has Laine pushed against the cage.
Laine tries to circle away but Vuce has him pinned against the cage.
Vuce prevents a body shot from Laine.
Vuce has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Laine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vuce can turn it around.
Laine is trying to force a seperation but Vuce has the dominant position.
Vuce connects with a knee to the head.
Laine managing to block the knees to the body from Vuce.
#T4#
Vuce wants to stall.
Vuce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laine's efforts to push away.
Laine tries to circle away but Vuce has him pinned against the cage.
Vuce lands an elbow just above Laine 's eye.
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!
Laine managing to block the knees to the body from Vuce.
Vuce prevents a body shot from Laine.
Laine misses with a body punch.
Vuce misses with an elbow over the top.
Vuce is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laine is defending well for now.
Laine throws a head punch that misses.
Laine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vuce.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Vuce controls his hands.
Vuce lands a good knee to the midsection. Laine won't want to take too many of those.
Vuce misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laine.
Vuce gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Laine takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vuce lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Laine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vuce throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leo Vuce will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vuce wants to clinch up but Laine keeps it at a distance.
Laine looks to throw the jab but Vuce is out of range.
Laine backing away here, and Vuce unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Vuce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vuce.
Laine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vuce is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vuce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Laine avoiding damage as Vuce throws knees to the body.
Vuce creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Laine's defenses.
Laine avoids a wild elbow strike from Vuce.
Come on Vuce - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vuce looking to slow down the pace here.
Laine avoiding damage as Vuce throws knees to the body.
Laine avoiding damage as Vuce throws knees to the body.
Vuce scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vuce. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laine.
Laine cracks Vuce with a nice body shot.
Vuce is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Laine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Laine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laine takes an elbow to the temple.
Laine tries to work over Vuce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vuce is trying to stall.
Laine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Laine working aggressively here.
Vuce lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laine as Vuce tries to tie him up.
Vuce trying to land knees to the body.
Laine misses with an elbow strike.
Vuce lands an elbow inside.
Vuce trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Vuce.
#T2#
Vuce lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vuce tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laine avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vuce is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Leo Vuce seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vuce lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Muuka Laine has been cut.
Vuce lands a nice knee to the body.
Vuce missing with knees to the body.
Laine tries to work over Vuce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vuce lands a damaging elbow.
Vuce lands an elbow that stopped Laine in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Vuce.
Laine tries to work over Vuce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vuce utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vuce crunches a lovely knee into Laine's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vuce tries to land a knee to the head but Laine blocks with his arms.
Vuce missing with knees to the body.
Laine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vuce.
Vuce using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Laine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vuce avoids it.
Vuce with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Vuce prevents a body shot from Laine.
Vuce trying to control the position but instead, Laine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vuce into the cage.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vuce gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vuce lands a good knee to the midsection. Laine won't want to take too many of those.
Vuce pushes Laine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laine managing to block the knees to the body from Vuce.
Vuce avoids a wild elbow strike from Laine.
Vuce misses with an elbow over the top.
Vuce scores a nice knee to the body.
Vuce lands an elbow just above Laine 's eye.
Laine lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine is trying to force a seperation but Vuce has the dominant position.
Vuce manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vuce using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Laine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Vuce lands an elbow inside.
Laine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vuce. #BC#
Laine manages to break the clinch.
Laine throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Vuce closes the distance and pushes Laine back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vuce lands a damaging elbow.
Laine lands with a left to the head.
Vuce tries to land knees in the clinch but Laine avoids the damage to the body.
Vuce tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vuce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vuce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by Vuce.
Vuce digs a right hand into Laine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laine's gas tank.
Vuce utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Laine tries to land knees in the clinch but Vuce avoids the damage to the body.
Laine is trying to push Vuce away but Vuce has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vuce stalling in the clinch but Laine improves position.
Vuce throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Vuce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muuka Laine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
Laine sizes up Vuce with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vuce explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vuce throws a leg kick which misses Laine's front leg but catches the back leg as Laine tries to avoid it.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Vuce seems unphased.
#CL2#
Vuce has closed the distance and engaged Laine in a clinch.
Laine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vuce lands a damaging elbow.
Laine tries to work over Vuce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Vuce.
#BC#
Laine breaks the clinch.
Vuce fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Vuce clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vuce wants to stall.
Vuce dodges an elbow strike from Laine.
#T1#
Vuce utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vuce with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vuce missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Laine.
Vuce tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vuce is trying to stall.
Laine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Laine tries to work over Vuce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine tries to land knees in the clinch but Vuce avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vuce works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vuce.
Laine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vuce blocks an elbow strike.
Vuce lands an elbow inside.
Laine misses with an elbow strike.
Vuce stalling in the clinch.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vuce avoids a wild elbow strike from Laine.
Laine tries a body shot but Vuce blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vuce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vuce trying to land knees to the body.
Vuce pushes Laine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vuce lands an elbow inside.
Laine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vuce is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vuce with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Laine misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vuce obliges.
Leo Vuce is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laine tries a knee to the head but Vuce blocks it.
Laine throws an elbow but it misses.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vuce landing knees to the head.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
Vuce avoids a wild elbow strike from Laine.
Laine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Laine takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vuce is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laine is defending well for now.
Laine wants to break free but Vuce has control.
Vuce effectively controlling the action here.
Laine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vuce has him pressed against the cage.
Vuce prevents a body shot from Laine.
Vuce holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vuce.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laine misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Laine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vuce avoids it.
Laine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Laine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vuce blocks the elbow strike.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laine tries a body shot but Vuce blocks it.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Vuce.
Vuce misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laine.
Vuce creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Laine's defenses.
Vuce blocks an elbow strike from Laine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Vuce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vuce 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Vuce!
After winning the bout, Leo Vuce thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Muuka Laine was interviewed post fight and said 'Don’t Worry Ill Train Hard And Win'. |
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Event:
OFK 269 - Vaiduoklis Vs Storm
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heimo throws out the jab.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Heimo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heimo throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Laine is predictable there
and Heimo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Heimo moves forwards but Laine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Heimo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heimo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heimo thuds a left hand into Laine's body.
Laine tries a low kick but Heimo avoids it.
Heimo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Heimo throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heimo throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Heimo throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Aleksi Heimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heimo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laine on the side of the head.
Heimo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Laine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heimo throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Laine misses with a body kick.
Heimo tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
Laine thows a body kick. Heimo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Heimo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Heimo feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick by Heimo misses
and Laine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Heimo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Laine scores with a leg kick.
Heimo lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine slips under a jab from Heimo.
Heimo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Heimo misses with a low kick.
Donk. Laine catches Heimo right on the button with a cross.
Heimo throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heimo's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine looks to land a left hand but Heimo moved out of range nicely.
Heimo cracks a nice hook into Laine's ribs.#T2#
Heimo looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Laine misses its target.
Laine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heimo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Laine looks to throw the jab but Heimo is out of range.
Heimo connects with an inside leg kick.
Heimo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Heimo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Heimo ducks down to avoid it.
Laine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heimo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laine is able to avoid easily.
Heimo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heimo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Heimo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine misses with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Heimo.
Laine throws a right and a left that Heimo avoids nicely. #T3#
Heimo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
Heimo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine tests Heimo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heimo is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks.
Heimo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Heimo misses
and Laine counters with a nice body shot.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimo.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Heimo.
Heimo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Heimo swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
#T4#
Heimo misses with a looping left.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heimo checks it well.
Heimo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laine at a distance.
Laine throws a low kick but Heimo moves out of range easily.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Heimo off balance momentarily.
Heimo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Heimo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Heimo.
Heimo throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Heimo misses the shot to the body.
Laine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heimo digs a good body shot into Laine's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksi Heimo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Heimo misses with a head kick.
Heimo misses with a wild body shot.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Heimo manages to avoid it.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heimo.
Laine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Heimo lands an overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Heimo.
Good exchange - Heimo coming out on top.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Laine might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Laine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heimo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Heimo lands a big head kick that sends Laine tumbling to the mat! Heimo takes a step backwards and waves Laine back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Laine is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Muuka Laine has been cut.
Heimo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Heimo.
Oh Laine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aleksi Heimo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Laine.#T1#
Heimo lands a nice shot that snaps Laine's head back.
Heimo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Heimo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.
Heimo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Heimo! Laine is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksi Heimo!
Aleksi Heimo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Muuka Laine had this to say: 'Don’t Worry Ill Train Hard And Win'. |
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Event:
OFK 265-Escalante Vs Hedegaard
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Laine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garrincha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garrincha.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrincha.
Laine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrincha circles away quickly and effectively.
Laine 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.
Laine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Muuka Laine has been cut.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Garrincha ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garrincha! But no joy.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick lands for Laine.
The fighters circling - Garrincha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garrincha throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrincha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garrincha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrincha.
Laine quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Laine stuns Garrincha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laine feints and then cracks Garrincha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garrincha down.
Garrincha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
#T1#
Garrincha throws a body kick that misses
and Laine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garrincha throws a right hand that misses
and Laine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laine looks to land a body kick but Garrincha moved away.
Garrincha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Garrincha avoids a kick to the body.
Garrincha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Laine misses
and Garrincha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
Garrincha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine throws a jab when Garrincha was well out of range.
Garrincha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laine clobbers Garrincha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrincha.
Laine blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrincha misses with a two punch combination.
Garrincha defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Laine moves out of range as Garrincha strikes.#T2#
Garrincha with a nice cross.
Garrincha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garrincha counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garrincha at a distance.
Laine misses with a double jab.
A big right from Garrincha misses.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Garrincha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garrincha connects with a single shot there.
Laine swings for the body but Garrincha moves out of range.
Garrincha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrincha.
Garrincha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laine doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Laine. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Garrincha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garrincha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garrincha has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Laine thows a leg kick but Garrincha checks it
and Garrincha counters with a straight right hand.
Garrincha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Garrincha.
Garrincha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garrincha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garrincha.
Garrincha tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine misses with a hook. Garrincha ducked under it nicely.
Garrincha feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Laine.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Garrincha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Laine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garrincha throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laine. That's going to slow Garrincha down.
Garrincha clobbers Laine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garrincha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrincha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garrincha checks it well.
Garrincha moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
Garrincha checks a leg kick nicely.
Garrincha scores with a decent looking hook.
Garrincha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Laine misses with a leg kick
and Garrincha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laine thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine staying out of range there.
Garrincha staying out of range there.
Garrincha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laine under the eye.
Garrincha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hobo Garrincha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Muuka Laine'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.#R2#
Garrincha digs a good body shot into Laine's ribs.
Laine feints and then cracks Garrincha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garrincha down.
Garrincha moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garrincha lands a nice shot that snaps Laine's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Garrincha's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Garrincha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laine.
Laine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garrincha counters with a straight right hand.
Laine moves forwards but Garrincha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garrincha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Laine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrincha walks into a left hand.
Laine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garrincha scores with a hook.#ROC2#Laine is rocked!
Garrincha feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down. #T1#
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine with the inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Laine might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Garrincha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laine throws a sloppy body shot
and Garrincha counters with a body kick that stops Laine in his tracks momentarily.
Laine takes one on the button.
Laine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garrincha is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garrincha! But no joy.
Laine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garrincha on the side of the head.#CL2#
Garrincha instigates a clinch.
Garrincha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garrincha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garrincha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Garrincha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garrincha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garrincha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine misses with an elbow strike.
Garrincha gets through Laine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garrincha lands a body punch. #T2#
Garrincha pushes Laine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garrincha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Garrincha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garrincha stuns Laine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garrincha thumps Laine with a low kick.
Laine motions for Garrincha to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garrincha scores with a three punch combo!
Laine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garrincha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garrincha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garrincha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch lands to the side of Laine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Laine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garrincha goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrincha is just out of range.
Garrincha slips a jab from Laine.
Laine misses with a low kick.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laine 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 Garrincha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garrincha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laine seems to have got his legs back now.
Garrincha moves out of range of the strikes.
Garrincha lands a slapping body shot.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garrincha connects with a right hand. Laine shakes it off.
Laine throws a jab when Garrincha was well out of range.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garrincha lands a jab.
Garrincha ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Garrincha lands an overhand right.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garrincha.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garrincha. Garrincha obviously looking to wear him down.
Garrincha throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
Laine misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Laine.
#T4#
Garrincha blocks a low kick nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garrincha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laine thinking.
Good shot there by Garrincha.
Garrincha scores with a punch to the head.
Garrincha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Garrincha lands a slapping body shot.
Garrincha lands a nice looking body shot.
Laine walks into a straight right hand from Garrincha.
Garrincha misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Garrincha connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garrincha.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrincha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
#CL2#
Garrincha clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garrincha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garrincha's elbow.
Laine can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobo Garrincha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muuka Laine's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get 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#
Garrincha lands with a cross.
Laine lands with an overhand left.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garrincha. That did some damage!
Laine staying out of range there.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garrincha checks a low kick from Laine.
Garrincha throws a sloppy body shot
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garrincha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Laine.
Laine swings widly with a right hand
and Garrincha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Garrincha's knee but Garrincha avoids it well.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrincha was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine moves away from the strike by Garrincha.
Garrincha keeps Laine at a distance using the push kick.
Garrincha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Laine coming out on top.#T1#
Garrincha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrincha. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrincha looks to land a combination. Laine sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garrincha circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Laine to the canvas! Laine doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Garrincha keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hobo Garrincha!
Our winner, Hobo Garrincha, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Muuka Laine spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Ill Train Hard And Win'. |
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Event:
OFK 260 - Chika Vs Chambers
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Alcala staying out of range there.
Laine lands a slapping body shot.
Alcala misses with an uppercut.
Laine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alcala counters with a stiff right hand.
Alcala loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Alcala scores with a one two! Laine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alcala throws a one two combo.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alcala connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine 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.
Laine blocks a head kick by Alcala.
Alcala misses with a kick to the body.
Alcala misses with a body kick.
Laine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alcala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alcala connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the liver by Alcala. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Alcala looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alcala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Alcala counters with a straight right hand.
Laine scores with a push kick.
Alcala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laine misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alcala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Alcala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alcala's sensitive parts.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
letting Alcala counter with a right hand.
Alcala checks the leg kick.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Alcala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Alcala.
A leg kick checked by Laine.#T2#
Laine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alcala scores with a leg kick.
Laine connects with a high kick.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alcala's sensitive parts.
Alcala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alcala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alcala throws a push kick but Laine slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick from Alcala lands but Laine takes it in his stride.
Alcala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Laine misses
and Alcala counters with a slapping leg kick.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Alcala cracks Laine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alcala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Alcala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alcala connects with the punch.
Alcala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Alcala connects with an inside leg kick.
Alcala scores with a body shot.
Alcala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine throws a low kick, looking for Alcala's leg but Alcala calmly moves out of range.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid body kick from Laine.
Alcala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alcala misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala scores with a shot to the body.
Alcala scores with a jab.
A head kick by Laine misses
and Alcala counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alcala lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Laine blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Alcala. #T4#
Laine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laine ducks right into an uppercut from Alcala.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
Laine avoids the body shot from Alcala.
Laine scores with a jab.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Alcala avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Alcala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donk. Alcala catches Laine right on the button with a cross.
Alcala scores with a nice head shot.
Alcala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Alcala dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Alcala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laine delivers a nice body kick.
Laine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alcala on the side of the head.
Laine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alcala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alcala tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcala throws out the jab.
Alcala connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine misses with a hook.
Laine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Alcala takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Laine throws a hook but Alcala blocks it.
A low kick lands for Alcala.
Laine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala scores with a jab. Laine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alcala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laine at a distance.
#T1#
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alcala misses with a straight left.
Laine jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laine motions for Alcala to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine avoids the head kick by Alcala.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Laine might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Alcala scores with a nice strike.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alcala checks a leg kick.
Laine blocks a low kick nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laine.
Alcala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lito Alcala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alcala slips a straight right by Laine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alcala! But no joy.
Alcala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Alcala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alcala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Alcala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Alcala is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Alcala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alcala connects with the punch.
Laine lands with a hook. Alcala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Laine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Alcala moves his leg out of the way.
Alcala tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Alcala.
Laine is looking to slow Alcala down with leg kicks.
Alcala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alcala slips under a jab.
Alcala scores with a push kick.
Alcala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alcala only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine throws a leg kick but Alcala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A lazy left from Alcala finds it's target.
Alcala throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Laine lands a nice looking body shot.
Alcala misses with a head kick.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alcala staying out of range there.
Alcala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alcala misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Alcala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
Laine checks a leg kick nicely.
Laine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Alcala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Alcala cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Alcala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alcala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laine finds it's way round the side to connect with Alcala's head.
Laine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laine misses with a low kick as Alcala jumps back.
Despite the aggression on Alcala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alcala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alcala.
Alcala throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine misses with a hook to the body
and Alcala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Alcala sees coming a mile off.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Alcala moved out of range.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Alcala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laine misses with a right hand
and Alcala counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Alcala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Alcala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Alcala. Beautiful body shot.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Alcala slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alcala! But no joy.
Alcala throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alcala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laine throws a lazy head kick
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alcala lands a front kick.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laine tries to work over Alcala's front leg with a kick but Alcala checks it.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
and Alcala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala jabs Laine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcala.
Alcala misses with a straight right. #T1#
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
letting Alcala counter with a right hand.
Alcala looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alcala.
Laine throws a low kick but Alcala avoids it.
Laine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alcala.
Laine slips under a jab.
Alcala blocks a low kick nicely.
Alcala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alcala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laine.
Alcala tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alcala throws a hook but Laine blocks it.#T2#
Alcala 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.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcala throws out the jab.
Laine misses with a hook. Alcala ducked under it nicely.
Alcala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Laine throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
Laine walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alcala.
Laine throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alcala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine cracks Alcala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alcala misses with a low kick.
Good work by Alcala as he checks the leg kick.
Laine steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alcala. That one must have hurt.
Alcala tried to score with a low kick but Laine checks it.
Alcala's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laine under the eye.#T3#
Alcala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alcala scores with a punch to the head.
Alcala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good work by Alcala as he checks the leg kick.
Alcala with the inside leg kick.
Laine with a jab.
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laine 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.
Alcala throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alcala! But no joy.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alcala manages to avoid it.
Alcala scores with the left hand. Laine knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Alcala clobbers Laine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Laine misses its target.
Alcala takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alcala thumps Laine with a low kick.
Alcala misses with a jab to the body
and Laine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Alcala slips the punch.
Alcala lands with a hook. Laine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alcala throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range.
Alcala tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcala tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alcala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laine connects with a single shot there.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Laine misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Alcala really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Laine staying out of range there.
Alcala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alcala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alcala scores with a push kick.
Alcala lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Laine blocks a low kick nicely.
Alcala cracks a nice hook into Laine's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alcala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alcala moves away.
Alcala throws out a counter right but Laine avoids it with no problem.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Alcala moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Laine.
A jab from Alcala misses.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Alcala avoided it.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcala.#T1#
Laine ducks right into an uppercut from Alcala.
A head kick misses from Laine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alcala! But no joy.
Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alcala connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alcala.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alcala.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alcala.
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by Alcala.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Alcala misses.
Alcala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alcala.#T2#
Alcala misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Laine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laine.
Alcala misses with a body kick.
Alcala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine throws a head kick but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Alcala saw it coming and moves away.
Alcala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Alcala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alcala. That's going to slow Laine down. #T3#
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Alcala moves away and avoids it.
Alcala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine misses with a low kick as Alcala jumps back.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Alcala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laine thows a body kick. Alcala tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Alcala.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick from Alcala.
Laine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alcala on the side of the head.
Alcala throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alcala throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Alcala blocks a jab.
Alcala lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala blocks a head kick by Laine.
Laine jabs Alcala right on the nose. Alcala blinks but takes it well.
Alcala digs a good body shot into Laine's ribs.
Laine misses with a hook. Alcala ducked under it nicely.
Alcala moves out of range of the strikes.
Alcala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alcala ducks right into an uppercut from Laine.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
Alcala throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alcala.
Alcala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Alcala dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alcala tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Alcala thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alcala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcala was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Alcala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Alcala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alcala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alcala.
Alcala connects with an inside leg kick.
Alcala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine needs to keep his hands up - Alcala had a free shot at his head there.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Alcala moved away.
Alcala throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Alcala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Alcala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Alcala.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Alcala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alcala misses with a left hand
and Laine counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Alcala misses.
Alcala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laine momentarily.
A cross from Laine lands.
Alcala lands a glancing blow to the side of Laine's head.
Alcala lands with a hook. Laine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alcala throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Laine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcala throws out the jab.
Laine throws a front kick that sends Alcala stumbling back into the cage.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Alcala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Alcala lands a jab to the nose.
Alcala throws a one two combo.
Alcala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alcala.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Laine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alcala lands with a straight right. Laine didn't see that one coming.
Alcala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laine momentarily.
#T3#
Laine thumps Alcala with a low kick.
Alcala lands the left hand.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alcala. That one must have hurt.
A solid body kick from Alcala.
Alcala connects with the punch.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alcala lands with a nice body punch.
Alcala scoring well with a low kick there.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Alcala to counter with a crisp jab.
Alcala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alcala scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Laine is predictable there
and Alcala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laine.
Alcala delivers a nice body kick.
Alcala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laine.
#T4#
Laine walks into a left hand.
Alcala with a nice calf kick.
Laine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alcala.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alcala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alcala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laine misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Laine is predictable there
and Alcala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Alcala finds it's way through Laine's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine tries to land a body kick
and Alcala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
A solid body kick from Alcala.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lito Alcala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alcala has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lito Alcala!
Lito Alcala is the new bantamweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Lito Alcala said 'Finally Im Back As World Champion, With New Manager And New Gym I Been Training So Hard. This Victory For People Of Hong Kong.'.
Muuka Laine spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Ill Train Hard And Win'. |
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Event:
OFK 254 - Wulf Vs Laine
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab by Laine.
A jab from Laine finds it's way through Wulf's defenses.
Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab from Laine.
Laine throws a jab when Wulf was well out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wulf.#TD#
Wulf gets a double leg takedown into Laine's guard.
Wulf might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wulf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Wulf's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wulf throws an elbow that misses. Laine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wulf's guard. Nice move by Laine!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine trying to control but Wulf is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wulf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wulf being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Wulf wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Laine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wulf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laine has managed to get both his arms back between Wulf's legs - danger averted.
Wulf trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Wulf looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laine passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wulf manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Wulf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wulf pulls Laine in close to his closed guard and prevents Laine from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Wulf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laine is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wulf pulls Laine in close to his closed guard and prevents Laine from doing any damage or advancing position.
Laine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wulf wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Wulf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wulf has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Laine has passed into side control.
Wulf is looking for a sweep.
Laine content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wulf tries to buck Laine off but Laine is having none of it.
Wulf is holding Laine down, trying to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wulf is looking to regain half guard here but Laine keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wulf is trying to work for a sweep but Laine has mounted him!
Wulf stops Laine from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wulf tries to improve his position but instead Laine has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wulf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wulf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laine as he avoids it easily.
Laine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Laine.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Laine throws a hook but Wulf avoids it easily.
Laine is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Laine tries to sprawl but Wulf drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wulf is just content to waste time from the top position. Laine takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Laine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wulf.
Wulf throws a strike but Laine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Wulf looking for subs off his back but Laine has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wulf manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Laine stopping the sweep attempt from Wulf.
Wulf trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wulf has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wulf continues to stall.
Laine preventing the sweep. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Wulf has an active guard here but Laine has managed to pass into half guard.
Wulf tries to roll over but Laine keeps him under control.
Wulf is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Wulf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laine pulls his head out easily.
Wulf trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Laine prevents Wulf from improving his position.
Wulf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wulf will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wulf wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minerva Wulf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laine scores with a leg kick.
Wulf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laine leaves Wulf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wulf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minerva Wulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wulf moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.#T4#
Laine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wulf.
Laine throws a body punch but Wulf moves out of range.
Crunch! Laine slams his shin into Wulf's torso.
Laine connects with a leg kick.
Wulf misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Laine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wulf.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wulf or perhaps it was just good defense by Laine, which made it look bad.
Laine scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Wulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wulf scores with a three punch combo!
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laine thuds a left hand into Wulf's body.
Laine lands with a kick to the ribs.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Wulf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wulf moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Wulf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laine circles away.
Wulf checks a leg kick.#TD#
Laine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wulf to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wulf looking to sit in guard and control but Laine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Muuka Laine has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Wulf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laine defends it easily.
Wulf looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Laine puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Laine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laine prevents Wulf from improving his position.
Laine is looking to advance position but Wulf won't allow it.
Laine is looking to take a break and control but Wulf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Wulf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laine pulls his head out easily.
Wulf wants to improve his position but Laine is controlling well.
#SUB#
Wulf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laine pulls his head out easily.
Wulf wants to control but Laine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wulf wants to get back to full guard.
Wulf wants to sweep but Laine has passed to side control!
Wulf tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Laine advances to full mount.
Wulf gets back to half guard.
Wulf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wulf.
Laine trying to control but Wulf is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wulf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Wulf looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Laine puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wulf keeping hold of Laine's head, controlling as best he can. #ES#
Wulf kicks Laine off and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wulf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Wulf checks a leg kick nicely.
Wulf misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Muuka Laine just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4##TD#
Laine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wulf to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wulf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laine is keeping the position for now.
Wulf scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wulf looking to pass the guard.
Laine controls Wulf momentarily but Wulf frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Wulf from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Wulf postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Laine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wulf, into his guard. #REVB#
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Wulf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wulf is trying to control the position but Laine postures up. #SUB#
Wulf looking for a guillotine here but Laine defends easily.
Wulf looking to control but Laine passes into half guard.
#T2#
Wulf is looking to control Laine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wulf avoid being mounted?
Wulf tries to roll over but Laine keeps him under control.#T3#
Wulf trying to hold on to Laine's head to control him but Laine postures up.
Wulf moves into full guard.
Wulf working a defensive guard but Laine passes into half guard.
Laine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wulf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wulf is staying active underneath Laine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wulf is looking for a sweep. Laine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wulf trying to hold on to Laine's head to control him but Laine postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wulf fails with the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Minerva Wulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Wulf drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wulf prevents Laine from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wulf looking to sit in guard and control but Laine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Laine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Muuka Laine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Wulf fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Laine gets caught flat footed, as Wulf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Laine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wulf wants to pass the guard but Laine is keeping the position.
Laine working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Laine is working an open guard so Wulf takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Wulf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wulf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laine as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minerva Wulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wulf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine slips under a jab from Wulf.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Wulf's knee but Wulf avoids it well.
It looked like Wulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wulf throws a big shot that misses.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Wulf sees coming a mile off.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laine misses with the combination.
Laine takes a swing at Wulf's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Wulf. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Wulf.
Minerva Wulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wulf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laine is fending him off so far but Wulf persists. Nope, Laine circles away and we're back to standing.
Laine feints a counter leg kick.
Wulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Laine.
Wulf misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wulf with a poor takedown
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Laine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wulf blocks the body kick.
Wulf with a poor takedown
and Laine counters with a one-two to the body.
Wulf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laine lands the left hand.
Laine lands a jab to the nose.
Wulf misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Laine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wulf throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wulf was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Wulf misses with a takedown attempt - Laine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laine has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Laine scores with the left hand. Wulf knows he should have avoided that one.
Laine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wulf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laine.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wulf.
Wulf misses with a looping left.
Wulf misses with a takedown attempt - Laine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wulf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laine flicks out a counter leg kick but Wulf steps away.
Laine scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wulf is defended easily by Laine.
Laine is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Wulf 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.
Wulf walks into a jab.
Wulf works over Laine's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wulf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laine counters with a stiff right hand.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wulf's sensitive parts.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wulf counters with a one-two to the body.
Wulf on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laine cracks Wulf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wulf looks to land a combination but Laine avoids it well.
Wulf closes the distance and clinches up with Laine, looking for a takedown. Wulf pushes Laine against the cage but Laine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laine connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 46:50
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine is the new bantamweight champion!
Post fight, Muuka Laine took to the microphone: 'After 68 Fights With My 40th Win & 4 Failed Title Shots, I’m Finally A World Champion Even At 47. This Win Is For My Fans & Finland , Thank You Brian Jensen For Giving This Opportunity For My Last Shot'. |
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Event:
OFK 249 - Knox Vs Barnes
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiger throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiger wants to counter with a clinch but Laine pushes him away.
Tiger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Laine scores with a jab.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine sets himself, and Tiger steps forward looking for the clinch! Laine avoids it this time.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Laine looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Tiger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine misses with a hook.
Tiger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiger works over Laine's head and body with a nice combination.
Laine jabs Tiger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiger wants to counter with a clinch but Laine pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tiger - the referee stops the clock and Laine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tiger. Laine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tiger scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Laine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Laine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiger staying out of range there.
Laine scores with the left hand. Tiger knows he should have avoided that one.
Tiger lands with a slapping head kick.
Laine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiger moves in looking to clinch but Laine pushes him off.
Laine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Laine looks to land a combination. Tiger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laine scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tiger checks a leg kick.
Tiger moves out of range of the body kick.
Tiger lands with a nice combination. Laine backs away looking to recover.
Tiger 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.
Laine misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Tiger checks a leg kick nicely.
Tiger 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.
Tiger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine scores with a hook.
Tiger misses with a low kick as Laine jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Tiger.
Laine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiger slips a straight right by Laine.
Tiger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tiger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laine misses with a low kick as Tiger jumps back.
Tiger misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Tiger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Tiger counters with a two punch combo.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tiger.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Laine enables Tiger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Laine manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tiger being controlled here momentarily.
Tiger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Tiger wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.
Tiger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tiger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laine is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laine lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Laine counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tiger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laine thows a body kick. Tiger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tiger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laine is fending him off so far but Tiger persists. Nope, Laine circles away and we're back to standing.
Laine cracks Tiger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tiger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiger finds it's way round the side to connect with Laine's head.
Nice body kick from Tiger.
Tiger looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around?
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiger.
Laine moves out of range as Tiger strikes.#T1#
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Tiger's shoulder, as Tiger tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A leg kick checked by Tiger.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Tiger off balance momentarily.
Great Tiger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laine cracks Tiger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine thumps Tiger with a low kick.
Tiger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laine's head.
Tiger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laine.
Tiger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiger.
Tiger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laine. That did some damage!
Laine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Tiger moved out of range nicely.
Tiger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.#T2#
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Tiger is out of range.
Tiger wants to counter with a clinch but Laine pushes him away.
Tiger slips a jab from Laine.
Tiger jabs at Laine's body.
Tiger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiger.
Tiger connects with a leg kick.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tiger checks it well.
Tiger swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as Tiger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laine doesn't seem phased though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tiger.
Tiger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tiger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target. #T3#
Laine scores with a body shot.
Tiger throws a push kick but Laine slaps the foot to one side.
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Tiger thinks about the counter body kick.
Tiger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tiger throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiger.
Laine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Tiger is out of range.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tiger counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiger looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Tiger avoids the head kick by Laine.
Tiger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Laine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Tiger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tiger misses with a kick to the body.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tiger lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiger. #CL2#
Tiger clinches up with Laine and pushes him back against the cage.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tiger blocks it with crossed arms.
Tiger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Tiger.
Tiger has Laine pressed against the cage, preventing Laine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tiger missing with knees to the body.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laines head.
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tiger avoids the body shot from Laine.
Tiger feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Tiger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick from Tiger, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Tiger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiger tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Tiger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiger tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tiger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Tiger off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger throws a body kick that misses.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiger. Tiger obviously looking to wear him down.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tiger tries to clinch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tiger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Laine tries to bum rush Tiger with a series of wild strikes but Tiger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laine throws a leg kick but Tiger checks it.
Laine connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiger moves in looking to clinch but Laine pushes him off.
Tiger misses with a low kick.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Tiger moved out of range nicely.
Tiger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tiger 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.
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tiger's head.
Tiger misses with the combination.
Laine throws a head kick but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine misses with a hook.
Laine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tiger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine sets himself, and Tiger steps forward looking for the clinch! Laine avoids it this time.#T2#
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiger wants to clinch.
Laine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiger can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Laine tries to keep at a distance but Tiger has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Great Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine gets through Tiger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Tiger blocks an uppercut.
Tiger digs a right hand underneath Laine's ribcage. Laine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Laine lands with a left to the head. #T3##BC2#
Tiger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiger moves in looking to clinch but Laine pushes him off.
Tiger wants to clinch.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiger counters with a three punch combo that has Laine backing up. Laine nods at Tiger to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tiger on the side of the head.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Tiger tries to counter with a clinch but Laine shakes him off and moves away.
Tiger tries to clinch but Laine moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tiger.
Tiger is looking to score with low kicks.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Tiger's head but Tiger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range. #T4##CL2#
Tiger rushes Laine and presses him up against the cage.
Tiger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laine tries a knee to the head but Tiger blocks it.
Great Tiger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laine misses with a body punch.
Tiger blocks an elbow strike from Laine.
Laine is trying to push Tiger away but Tiger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Laine manages to break the clinch.
Laine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut there from Tiger.
A head kick misses from Tiger.
Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine lands with an overhand left.
Laine throws a leg kick but Tiger moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiger lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Muuka Laine.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laine, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bondi MMA đŸï¸ for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 246-Mad Onion Vs Fredricks
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Laine connects with a body shot.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kemonito manages to avoid it.
Kemonito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Kemonito was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kemonito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Kemonito connects with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Kemonito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kemonito is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laine.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Kemonito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kemonito shoots in looking for a takedown. Laine tries to sprawl out of it but Kemonito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kemonito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Laine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kemonito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kemonito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Kemonito moves away from the strike by Laine.
Laine misses with a hook
#TD#
and Kemonito counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kemonito seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kemonito trying to mount his opponent but Laine defends it.
Kemonito is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kemonito. #SUB#
Kemonito wants to work for an arm triangle but Laine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Kemonito missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kemonito controlling the action here.
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!
Kemonito thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laine's head.
Laine tries to get to full guard but Kemonito has control of the leg.
Kemonito missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kemonito working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Laine's thigh. Laine counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kemonito working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Kemonito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laine is keeping the position for now.
Kemonito might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Kemonito has gone for a leg lock! Laine slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kemonito's guard.#REVB#
Kemonito throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Kemonito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laine defends well.#SUB#
Laine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kemonito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laine is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Kemonito working for submissions but it's allowed Laine to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laine is controlling the pace.
Kemonito wants to improve his position but Laine is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine 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#
Laine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Kemonito.
Laine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kemonito feinted with a counter takedown.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Kemonito has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laine.
Laine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Juan Kemonito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laine lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kemonito ducks right into an uppercut from Laine.
Kemonito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
Kemonito checks a leg kick.#T1#
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kemonito's sensitive parts.
Laine lands with a right hand.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Kemonito moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Laine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kemonito counters with a straight right hand.
Laine thows a leg kick but Kemonito checks it
enabling Kemonito to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine misses the jab.
Kemonito attempts a counter takedown but Laine avoids it well and moves away.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Kemonito shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laine's guard.
Kemonito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laine controls Kemonito momentarily but Kemonito frees himself.
Laine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kemonito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Kemonito with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine has Kemonito pulled in close to control his posture.
Kemonito stands up over Laine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kemonito chips away with some ground and pound.
Kemonito throws a big elbow that misses.
Kemonito throwing strikes from guard but Laine blocks nicely.
Kemonito throws an elbow that misses. Laine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kemonito's guard. Nice move by Laine!#REVB##SUB#
Kemonito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Kemonito has an active guard here but Laine has managed to pass into half guard.
Kemonito wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kemonito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laine controlling the action here.
Kemonito is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laine passes into side control, despite Kemonito's attempt to control the position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kemonito is looking for a sweep.
Kemonito is working hard here to advance position.
Laine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laine gets to mount! Kemonito was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kemonito looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Laine avoiding Kemonito 's attempts to control his hands.
Kemonito rolls, trying to escape but Laine keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kemonito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Kemonito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kemonito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laine wants it to stay on the feet.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kemonito drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kemonito throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemonito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kemonito wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving. #T1#
Kemonito is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laine keeping full guard, as Kemonito tries to pass.
Kemonito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kemonito is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kemonito lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kemonito postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kemonito postures up.
Kemonito cracks Laine with a solid left hand.#T2#
Kemonito postures up and lands a big shot to Laine's brow.
Laine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juan Kemonito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kemonito content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kemonito throws a big elbow that misses.
Kemonito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laine controls Kemonito momentarily but Kemonito frees himself.
Kemonito trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kemonito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Kemonito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kemonito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kemonito tries to free his leg and advance position but Laine is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kemonito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kemonito showed some decent athleticism there.
Kemonito looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kemonito prevents Laine from standing back up.
Kemonito not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kemonito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Juan Kemonito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kemonito throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Kemonito throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kemonito.
Kemonito tries to free his leg and advance position but Laine is retaining full guard.
Laine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kemonito postures up in Laine's guard and throws a big left but Laine blocks it.
Kemonito throwing strikes but missing.
Kemonito connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kemonito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kemonito.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Kemonito showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine made sure to mention his sponsor, Bondi MMA đŸï¸ in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
OFK 239 - Walker Vs Barnes
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Laine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alcala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laine doesn't seem bothered though.
Alcala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Alcala misses with a looping right.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcala lands a body shot.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcala walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laine.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alcala defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Alcala lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Alcala. Beautiful body shot.
Laine throws out a leg kick but Alcala moves out of range and Laine only half commits.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
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!
Alcala lands with a good body shot.
Alcala lands a body shot.
A low kick from Laine misses
enabling Alcala to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Laine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alcala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Alcala as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Alcala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laine throws a shot to the body.
Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alcala takes a step back to recover.
Alcala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Alcala feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Laine scores with a jab.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Alcala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alcala checks a low kick from Laine.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand
and Laine counters with a thumping low kick.
Alcala lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala throws a series of punches but Laine moves out of range.
Alcala throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Alcala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laine on the side of the head.
Laine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alcala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine drops his hands momentarily and Alcala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laine sizes up Alcala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alcala delivers a nice body kick.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
and Alcala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alcala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alcala throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Alcala throws a low kick but Laine moves out of range easily.
Laine moves forwards but Alcala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala feints a jab promting Laine to slip. Alcala then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Laine slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Laine avoids the body shot from Alcala.
#T3#
Laine misses with a low kick.
It looks like Alcala has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Laine misses with an uppercut
and Alcala counters with a low kick, right behind Laine 's knee.
Laine 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.
Laine throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
Laine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alcala throws a body shot but no joy.
Alcala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Alcala scores with a body shot.
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alcala takes one to the side of the head.
Laine walks into a left hand.
Jab by Alcala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Alcala.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcala.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Alcala saw that one coming.
Laine misses with a low kick as Alcala jumps back.#T4#
Alcala lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot by Alcala.
Laine throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
Alcala is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alcala throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine throws a fast counter high kick but Alcala manages to duck under it in time.
Laine connects with an inside leg kick.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcala throws out the jab.
Alcala jabs at Laine's body.
Alcala lands a nice hook to Laine's body. Laine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine staying out of range there.
Alcala misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alcala lands with a nice body kick.
That kick from Alcala tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alcala throws a body kick that misses
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Alcala 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#
Alcala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Alcala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine punishes Alcala's body with a nice straight punch.
Laine lands a lovely overhand right.
Laine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Laine catches Alcala right on the button with a cross.
Alcala pushes Laine away with a front kick.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Alcala's knee but Alcala avoids it well.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Laine might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alcala has got the better of the exchanges.
Alcala slips a jab from Laine.
Laine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alcala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laine scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lito Alcala is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alcala manages to avoid it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alcala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Alcala lands with a right hand.
Alcala blocks a leg kick.
Alcala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laine can do to turn this around?
Laine misses with the combination.
Laine lands a jab to the nose.
Alcala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alcala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alcala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alcala. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Laine steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcala.
Laine flicks out a counter leg kick but Alcala steps away.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alcala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alcala blocks the body kick.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alcala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alcala feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Alcala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Alcala tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
Laine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laine avoids the head kick by Alcala.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alcala takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Alcala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Laine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alcala tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it.
Laine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alcala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laine swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laine swinging wildly here.
Alcala misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laine! But no joy.
Alcala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Alcala misses with a wild body shot.
Laine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alcala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine lands a front kick.
Alcala tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala staying out of range there.
Laine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alcala misses with a low kick as Laine jumps back.
Alcala slips under a jab from Laine.
Alcala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alcala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alcala.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala blocks a head kick by Laine.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alcala. That's going to slow Laine down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Laine keeps Alcala at a distance using the push kick.
Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcala throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Alcala dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A left lands for Alcala.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Alcala slams his shin into Laine's torso.
Laine is looking to slow Alcala down with leg kicks.
Alcala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alcala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alcala checks a low kick from Laine.
Alcala throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alcala blocks a head kick by Laine.
Laine avoids the body shot from Alcala.
Laine feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Laine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcala scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Alcala does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Alcala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alcala checks a leg kick.
Alcala half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alcala thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Alcala will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alcala with a nice calf kick.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Alcala finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alcala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alcala scores with a leg kick.
Alcala loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alcala checks the leg kick.
Alcala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laine finds it's way round the side to connect with Alcala's head.
Alcala throws a good cross that connects.
Alcala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala slips under a jab.
Laine walks into a stiff left hand from Alcala.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alcala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alcala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laine checks it well.
Alcala will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alcala with the inside leg kick.
Alcala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alcala if he has to take too many more of those.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Alcala's knee but Alcala avoids it well.
Good work by Alcala as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Alcala misses.
Alcala scores with a punch to the head.
Alcala lands a right hook to the body.
Alcala misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Alcala.#T3#
Alcala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Laine throws a lazy head kick
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alcala connects with a crisp jab.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine walks into a stiff left hand from Alcala.
Alcala scores with a jab to the head.
Alcala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laine momentarily.
Alcala looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Alcala scores with a spinning back kick!
Laine misses with a hook
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alcala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alcala thows a body kick. Laine tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alcala checks it well.
It looked like Alcala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alcala throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alcala checks it well. #T4#
That kick from Alcala tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alcala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alcala.
Alcala throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alcala lands a jab.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alcala.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Alcala moved out of range nicely.
Laine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alcala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alcala connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lito Alcala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alcala 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lito Alcala!
Lito Alcala took some time post fight to say the following; 'Finally Im Back As World Champion, With New Manager And New Gym I Been Training So Hard. This Victory For People Of Hong Kong.'.
Muuka Laine spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Ill Train Hard And Win'. |
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Event:
OFK 232 - Irwin Vs Jahouli
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ryokale connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ryokale shoots and misses
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Ryokale fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laine to the ground. Ryokale is now in Laine's guard.
Laine kicks Ryokale off and gets to his feet.
Ryokale moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick lands for Laine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryokale swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine misses the jab.
As Laine tries to get set, Ryokale tries to push him back and clinch up but Laine manages to avoid the attempt.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Ryokale is looking to counter the offense by Laine and move into the clinch.
Ryokale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryokale back to the cage. Laine follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ryokale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
As Ryokale backs off Laine throws a huge counter combo but Ryokale manages to avoid it all.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
It looked like Ryokale was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Laine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryokale moves out of range of the strikes.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Laine lands.
Laine connects with a body shot that sends Ryokale's belly button to the back.
Ryokale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Laine lands a body shot.
Ryokale scores with a head kick. Laine tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ryokale just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine wants to slow Ryokale down by chopping away at his legs.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryokale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Laine is predictable there
letting Ryokale counter with a right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryokale misses with a low kick.
Ryokale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine takes a swing at Ryokale's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryokale is defended easily by Laine.
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryokale counters with a straight right hand.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
Ryokale has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laine.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryokale.
A big left from Laine misses.
Laine throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
so Ryokale counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Ryokale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryokale is looking to work some ground and pound but Laine has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryokale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryokale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryokale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryokale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryokale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryokale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryokale throwing strikes from guard but Laine blocks nicely.
Ryokale throws a big elbow that misses.
Laine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Ryokale throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryokale is looking to work some ground and pound but Laine has wrist control.
Ryokale throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryokale throws a strike but Laine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Laine looking to pass the guard.
Ryokale has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laine won't allow Ryokale to sweep him here.
Ryokale managing to control the position. #SUB#
Laine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ryokale checks a leg kick.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ryokale slips under a jab.
Ryokale throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Laine misses.
Laine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laine cracks Ryokale with a good jab.
Ryokale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine lands the left hand.
Ryokale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laine lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
A good leg kick by Laine.
Ryokale defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Ryokale tries to clinch but Laine is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laine! But no joy.
Laine misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryokale misses the target.
Laine lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Laine misses.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Ryokale saw that one coming.
Ryokale feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck for Ryokale with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Laine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine throws a shot to the body.
Ryokale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Ryokale connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryokale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryokale throws a push kick but Laine slaps the foot to one side.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Laine defending well as Ryokale loads up on a big left hand.
Laine throws a leg kick but Ryokale moved away.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ryokale. That did some damage!
Ryokale moves forwards but Laine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryokale misses with a body shot.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryokale. #T3#
Ryokale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine looks to land a right hand but Ryokale moved out of range.
Ryokale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laine motions for Ryokale to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Laine tries to get set, Ryokale tries to push him back and clinch up but Laine manages to avoid the attempt.
Laine is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ryokale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laine is out of range and Ryokale settles back down.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryokale checks a leg kick.
Ryokale misses with a kick to the body.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine works the jab nicely.
Ryokale checks a low kick from Laine.#T4#
Ryokale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Laine.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Ryokale sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Ryokale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laine connects with a jab.
Ruddo Ryokale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
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!
Ryokale thows a body kick. Laine tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ryokale.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Ryokale seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Laine is looking to chop away at Ryokale's legs.
Ryokale moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ryokale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ryokale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Ryokale moves out of range easily.
Ryokale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ryokale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Ryokale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryokale throws a leg kick
and Laine counters with a good, hard body kick but Ryokale shrugs it off.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Ryokale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryokale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryokale was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Ryokale swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab by Laine.
Ryokale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Laine lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Laine lands the left hand.
Laine throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Ryokale counters with a takedown into side control.
Ryokale tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Laine defending against the ground and pound.
Ryokale in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ryokale working the strikes but Laine uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ryokale looks to land a strike but Laine avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ryokale throws a strike but Laine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ryokale working a defensive guard here.
Laine forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryokale regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Ryokale is looking for a triangle but Laine pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ryokale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryokale has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Laine has passed into side control.
#T3#
Ryokale is looking to regain half guard here but Laine keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryokale struggling a bit here.
Ryokale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ryokale can't do much from the bottom here.
Ryokale tries to bench press Laine off him but Laine keeps the position.
Ruddo Ryokale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laine is staying tight to Ryokale's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SU2#
Laine has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryokale blocks a head kick by Laine.
Ryokale throws a big counter combination but Laine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryokale misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laine 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Yoshihiro Asai Jr I Know Your My Team Mate But Im Gonna Retire You '. |
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Event:
OFK225-Byczkiewicz Vs Mustonen
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiger slips under a jab.
A jab from Laine misses.
Tiger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laine throws the left hand but Tiger avoids the punch easily.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laine is able to avoid easily.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Tiger is looking to counter the offense by Laine and move into the clinch.
Nice body kick from Tiger.
Laine misses with a left hand
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Laine misses.
Tiger fakes the leg kick and cracks Laine in the body. #T1#
Tiger moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiger checks a leg kick nicely.
Tiger blocks the body kick.
Tiger tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily.
Tiger misses with a body kick.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Tiger misses with a wild combination.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiger throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine throws a right and a left that Tiger avoids nicely.
Laine checks a low kick from Tiger.
Tiger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
#T2#
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tiger.
Tiger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Tiger saw it coming and moves away.
Tiger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Tiger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiger has time to react.
Laine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine tries to work over Tiger's front leg with a kick but Tiger checks it.
Tiger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tiger slips under a jab from Laine.
Laine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiger finds it's way round the side to connect with Laine's head.
Laine blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Tiger looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Tiger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiger lunges at Laine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laine's hand.
Tiger is looking to score with low kicks.
Tiger tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine throws a leg kick but Tiger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tiger attempts a counter takedown but Laine avoids it well and moves away.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiger 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.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Tiger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine with a nice calf kick.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Tiger with a nice calf kick.
Tiger has been working on his balance at Sprawl & Brawl, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Laine.#T4#
A jab lands there for Laine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tiger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Tiger darts in and clinches Laine up against the cage.#BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiger scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Tiger as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Laine misses.
Tiger tries to counter with a takedown but Laine is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Tiger has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tiger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laine sprawls well initially but Tiger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiger wants to take a breather but Laine is having none of it.
Laine is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Tiger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tiger tries to clinch but Laine moves out of range.
Tiger takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Laine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiger connects with a right hand. Laine shakes it off.
Tiger thumps Laine with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tiger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laine finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiger's head.
Tiger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laine's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tigers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiger swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Laine.#T1#
Laine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laine lands the left hand.
Tiger checks a low kick from Laine.
Laine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tiger counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine thows a leg kick but Tiger checks it
and Tiger counters with a good low kick that Laine was not able to check.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiger.
Tiger misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Tiger motions for Laine to come forward. Tiger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tiger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Laine.
A big right from Laine misses.
Tiger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laine manages to circle out of the way.
Tiger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Tiger saw it coming and moves away.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Tiger with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger misses with a body punch
and Laine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiger throws a head kick that misses.
Tiger misses with a straight right.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tiger moves away from the strike by Laine.
Tiger feinted with a counter takedown.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Tiger slips the punch.
Laine throws a head kick but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger throws a quick counter kick to the body but Laine avoids it.
Tiger misses with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Laine.
Tiger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tiger throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Laine looks to land a combination but Tiger avoids it well.
Laine throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Tiger counters with a single leg into guard. Laine didn't expect that.
Laine keeping full guard, as Tiger tries to pass.
Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laine wants to sweep here but Tiger controlling him for the moment.
Tiger prevents Laine from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Tiger slips nicely into half guard.
Laine is refusing to be controlled, as Tiger sits in half guard.
Laine wants to get back to full guard.
Tiger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tiger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laine's head.
Tiger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Great Tiger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Tiger avoids the head kick by Laine.
Tiger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laine manages to circle out of the way.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiger.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Tiger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tiger.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laine tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Laine. #CUT2#It looks like Great Tiger has been cut.
Tiger is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Tiger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine defending well as Tiger loads up on a big left hand.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Tiger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Tiger is looking to counter the offense by Laine and move into the clinch.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiger.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine throws a leg kick but Tiger moved away.#T1#
Tiger moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laine takes a step back to recover.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Tiger moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tiger.
Tiger just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine motions for Tiger to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tiger connects with a leg kick.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Tiger's head but Tiger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiger takes one on the button.
Tiger avoids the head kick by Laine.
A thudding body kick lands there by Laine!
Laine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Tiger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laine doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Tiger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tiger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laine works over Tiger's head and body with a nice combination.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tiger throws a head kick that half lands.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger misses with a series of wild punches.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Tiger's head.#T3#
Laine throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Tiger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tiger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tiger trying to mount his opponent but Laine defends it.
Tiger stops Laine from getting back to his feet.
Laine has hold of Tiger's hands but Tiger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tiger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4##SUB#
Tiger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laine is just riding it out for now. Tiger eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tiger.
Laine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tiger.
Tiger is keen to just control but Laine is a slippery customer.
Laine wants to control but Tiger is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muuka Laine.
I think Laine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Yoshihiro Asai Jr I Know Your My Team Mate But Im Gonna Retire You '. |
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Event:
OFK 220 - Okafor Vs Spice
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Laine slips under a jab from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng with the inside leg kick.
Laine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Ruenroeng throws a lazy uppercut
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruenroeng connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Ruenroeng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Ruenroeng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruenroeng drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine fails to land with a series of punches.
Laine scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine misses with a leg kick.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laine misses with a leg kick
and Ruenroeng counters with a three punch combo that has Laine backing up. Laine nods at Ruenroeng to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruenroeng connects with a right hand. Laine shakes it off.#T1#
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine throws a front kick that sends Ruenroeng stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body kick there by Laine.
A nice leg kick from Ruenroeng, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ruenroeng takes a step back to recover.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Laine lands a head kick!
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine misses with a leg kick
and Ruenroeng counters with a slapping leg kick.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Ruenroeng lands the left hand.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Ruenroeng moved away.
Good shot there by Laine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Ruenroeng misses.
Laine throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Laine misses with a low kick.
Ruenroeng fires out a quick counter leg kick but Laine just manages to avoid it.
Laine is looking to slow Ruenroeng down with leg kicks.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Ruenroeng finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ruenroeng pushes Laine away with a front kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ruenroeng!
Ruenroeng shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laine pinned against the cage. Laine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laine thinks about the counter body kick.
Laine throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Ruenroeng.
A cross from Ruenroeng lands.
Laine lands with a right hand.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruenroeng counters with a straight right hand.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Laine moves out of range as Ruenroeng throws a body kick.
#T3#
A nice leg kick from Ruenroeng, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Ruenroeng with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruenroeng looks to land a combination but Laine avoids it well.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruenroeng checks it well.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Ruenroeng off balance momentarily.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook.
Laine throws out a leg kick but Ruenroeng moves out of range and Laine only half commits.
Laine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laine has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ruenroeng sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruenroeng scores with a jab to the head.
A left and a right from Ruenroeng both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Laine misses with a leg kick
and Ruenroeng counters with an outside leg kick.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Ruenroeng counters with a stiff right hand.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruenroeng appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruenroeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine throws a lazy body kick
and Ruenroeng counters with a straight right hand.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch but Laine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruenroeng finds it's way round the side to connect with Laine's head.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruenroeng lands a jab to the head.
Ruenroeng throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laine misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Ruenroeng checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruenroeng throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
Ruenroeng misses with a body kick.
Ruenroeng throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Laine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Ruenroeng appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ruenroeng swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laine counters with an inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruenroeng.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Ruenroeng finds it's target.
Ruenroeng misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Laine misses
and Ruenroeng counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Laine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ruenroeng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laine can do to turn this around?#T1#
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruenroeng throws out the jab.
Ruenroeng defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruenroeng.
Laine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laine scores with a jab to the head.
Samak Ruenroeng is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruenroeng misses with a jab to the body
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruenroeng counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ruenroeng blocks a leg kick.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruenroeng wants to land a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
Laine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Ruenroeng half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ruenroeng pushes Laine away with a front kick.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruenroeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Ruenroeng checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Laine is predictable there
letting Ruenroeng counter with a right hand.
Ruenroeng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruenroeng moves away from the strike by Laine.
Ruenroeng feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laine tries to land a body kick
and Ruenroeng counters with a stiff right hand.
Laine blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Laine blocks the leg kick.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng staying out of range there.
Ruenroeng ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Ruenroeng stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruenroeng lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laine circles away quickly and effectively.
Laine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice straight punches there by Laine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laine.
Laine throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruenroeng bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laine's head.
Laine moves out of range as Ruenroeng strikes.
Ruenroeng misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Laine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ruenroeng counter with a right hand.
Ruenroeng lands an overhand right.
Ruenroeng with a nice calf kick.
Ruenroeng lands with a kick to the temple. Laine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
A low kick from Laine misses
and Ruenroeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Ruenroeng lands a head shot.
Laine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ruenroeng shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ruenroeng's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Ruenroeng avoids the head kick by Laine.
Laine misses with a shot to the body
and Ruenroeng counters with a head kick. That will keep Laine thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick from Laine.
A nice leg kick from Ruenroeng, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng lands with a right hand.
Ruenroeng takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruenroeng slips a jab from Laine.
Ruenroeng throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laine's head.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the body.
Laine scores with a kick to the body.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruenroeng.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Ruenroeng moves away and avoids it.
Ruenroeng looks to land a body kick but Laine moved away.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.#T1#
Ruenroeng misses with a lunging right hand
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Ruenroeng works over Laine's head and body with a nice combination.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruenroeng counters with a solid body kick.
Ruenroeng throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ruenroeng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Laine moved away.
Ruenroeng finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Laine avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Laine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ruenroeng throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Laine feints a counter leg kick.
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Laine misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
Ruenroeng misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruenroeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng lands the left hand.
Laine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ruenroeng thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Ruenroeng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ruenroeng half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine misses with a jab to the body
and Ruenroeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Laine
and Ruenroeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Ruenroeng cracks a nice hook into Laine's ribs.
Ruenroeng fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Samak Ruenroeng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ruenroeng.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruenroeng looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruenroeng moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Laine needs to keep his hands up - Ruenroeng had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Ruenroeng connects with a looping right hand.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruenroeng with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng lands a front kick.
Ruenroeng misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruenroeng. Ruenroeng circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Laine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ruenroeng lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruenroeng 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng 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.
In defeat, Muuka Laine stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don’t Worry Ill Train Hard And Win'. |
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Event:
OFK 214 - Jahouli Vs Gomez
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Asai misses with a low kick.
Asai lands a jab to the head.
Asai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Laine looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asai , as that shot connected.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
Laine is trying to counter with his kicks.
Laine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Laine with the counter takedown but Asai avoids it easily.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
Laine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Laine checks a leg kick.
As Asai backs off Laine throws a huge counter combo but Asai manages to avoid it all.
Asai cracks Laine with an open hand slap.
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asai slips a jab and a cross from Laine.
Asai thuds a left hand into Laine's body.
Asai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laine is looking for the big counter here.
Laine throws a combination that misses
and Asai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Asai there.
A big right from Asai misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Asai . Laine shrugs it off though.
Asai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laine takes a step back to recover.
No joy there for Laine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai misses with a head kick.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Asai finds it's way through Laine's defenses.
Laine misses with a series of wild punches.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick from Asai .
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
Asai thows a leg kick but Laine checks it #CL2#
and Laine holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laine moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Laine wants to counter with a clinch but Asai pushes him away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asai , as that shot connected.
Laine stuns Asai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laine stalks Asai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asai 's face. Asai staggers backwards, shaken.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T3#
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Laine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Asai slams his shin into Laine's torso.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asai sets himself, and Laine steps forward looking for the clinch! Asai avoids it this time.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laine throws a counter combo.
Asai misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai misses with a leg kick
and Laine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Asai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Laine moves his leg out of the way.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai cracks Laine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Asai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asai scores with a jab.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Laine throws a low kick but Asai avoids it.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Asai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Laine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asai misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine throws a low kick but Asai avoids it.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asai tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Asai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Laine feints the counter takedown.
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Laine unleashes a big counter combination but Asai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Laine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Asai scores with a decent looking hook.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laine can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down. #T1#
Laine throws a low kick, looking for Asai 's leg but Asai calmly moves out of range.
Asai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asai throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asai swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Laine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asai throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Asai misses.
Laine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Asai is looking to chop away at Laine's legs.
Asai looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Laine throws a right hand that Asai ducks under and follows up with a left that Asai also avoids with ease.
Asai throws a hook but Laine blocks it.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Laine steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asai .
Laine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asai rather than just go for the knockout.
Laine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asai is able to avoid easily.
Asai scores with a jab. Laine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
Laine throws a series of punches but Asai avoids them all with ease.
Asai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asai lands a nice shot that snaps Laine's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Laine does no damage.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asai throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Asai lunges at Laine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laine's hand.
Laine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Laine misses with a leg kick.
Asai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laine takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laine on the side of the head.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muuka Laine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laine throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Laine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Asai misses the body punch
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Laine looks to land a combination but Asai avoids it well.
Laine moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai scores with a jab. Laine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asai lands with a straight right. Laine didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Asai 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#
Laine lands a jab-cross combination.
Asai scores with the left hand. Laine knows he should have avoided that one.
Asai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Laine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asai misses with an uppercut
and Laine makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Asai really felt that one!
Asai throws a head kick that half lands.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asai takes a step back to recover.
Asai misses with a shot to the body
and Laine counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asai counters with a leg kick.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Asai avoids the head kick by Laine.
Asai misses the jab.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Laine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asai throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Asai lands the left hand.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine is looking to slow Asai down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laine duly obliges.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from Asai misses. #T3#
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
A head kick misses from Laine.
Asai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Asai wants to land a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
Asai 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.
Asai misses the jab.
Asai scores with a jab.
Asai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine misses with a wild combination.
Asai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Laine if he has to take too many more of those.
#T4#
Asai feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Laine has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asai .
Asai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Laine's head back.
Asai throws a push kick but Laine slaps the foot to one side.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asai delivers a nice body kick.
Laine throws a right hand that Asai ducks under and follows up with a left that Asai also avoids with ease.
Asai throws a leg kick
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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 Yoshihiro Asai .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asai , 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
An intense looking Yoshihiro Asai took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I Want To Thank My Fans For Giving You Entertaining Fights And Knockouts I Always Fight 100%, Thanks To My Manager Andrew Tran Helping My Career And Trainers In Tran MMA Gym Too. Also Thank Brian Jensen As Is My Favorite Promoter. Time To Relax And Enjoy Fights Now Peace'.
In defeat, Muuka Laine stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don’t Worry Ill Train Hard And Win'. |
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Event:
OFK 205 - King Vs Gay G
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Laine scores with a leg kick.
Doctore checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Doctore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doctore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
A nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doctore.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doctore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doctore avoids the body shot from Laine.
Doctore shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Doctore.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Doctore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
A little jabbing left from Doctore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Doctore takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Laine works the jab nicely.
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Laine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Doctore saw that one coming.
Laine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doctore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doctore. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine throws a leg kick but Doctore sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Doctore misses.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick
and Doctore counters with a stiff right hand.
Doctore blocks a leg kick.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Doctore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Doctore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laine throws a right and a left that Doctore avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Doctore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doctore.
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!
Laine lands a nice hook to Doctore's body. Doctore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Doctore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Laine moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDoctore.
Laine misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Laine.
Doctore shapes to counter with a head kick.
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doctore.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laine catches Doctore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Doctore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine throws a push kick but Doctore slaps the foot to one side.
Doctore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Doctore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doctore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doctore takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Doctore slips a jab from Laine.
Doctore raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Doctore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doctore checks a low kick from Laine.#T4#
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doctore checks it well.
Good exchange - Laine coming out on top.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doctore misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Laine lands with an overhand left.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doctore.
Doctore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Doctore throws a sloppy body shot
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
Doctore swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laine counters with a nice body kick.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Doctore misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laine throws a body punch but Doctore moves out of range.
Doctore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laine throws a head kick but Doctore moves out of range.
Doctore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Laine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Doctore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Doctore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine swings widly with a right hand
and Doctore counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine looks to throw the jab but Doctore is out of range.
Laine scores with a shot to the body.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Doctore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Doctore checks the leg kick.
Doctore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doctore slips a jab from Laine.
Doctore ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doctore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Laine there.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Laine misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Doctore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
It seemed like Doctore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doctore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Doctore checks the leg kick.
Laine clobbers Doctore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Laine misses with a hook
and Doctore counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Laine lands a nice looking body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Doctore might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Laine has got the better of the exchanges.
Doctore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Laine.
A little jabbing left from Doctore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine misses with a series of wild punches.
Laine throws a front kick that sends Doctore stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Doctore misses.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Doctore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laine. Laine obviously looking to wear him down.
Doctore lands a body shot.
Laine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Doctore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Doctore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Doctore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laine tests Doctore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine with a hook.
Laine connects with a crisp jab.
Doctore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doctore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Doctore off balance momentarily.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doctore throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
A low kick from Laine is predictable there
and Doctore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doctore blocks a jab.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Doctore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine throws a head kick but Doctore moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doctore! But no joy.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doctore.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doctore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doctore blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Doctore misses.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Doctore checks a low kick from Laine.
Doctore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doctore misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Laine misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Doctore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Laine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Doctore off balance momentarily.
Laine throws a leg kick but Doctore checks it.
Doctore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Doctore.
Doctore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doctore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Doctore's head but Doctore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doctore throws out a counter right but Laine avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a hook but Doctore avoids it easily.
Laine throws a leg kick but Doctore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A left lands for Laine.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Laine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doctore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laine throws a body kick that misses.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doctore can do to turn this around?
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doctore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doctore was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Doctore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Doctore to counter with a crisp jab.
Doctore ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
It seemed like Doctore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doctore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doctore jabs Laine right on the nose. Laine blinks but takes it well.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doctore.#T2#
Doctore misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laine misses the jab.
Doctore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Doctore's shoulder, as Doctore tries to avoid the shot.
Doctore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doctore walks into a stiff left hand from Laine.
Oenomaus Doctore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine feints a jab promting Doctore to slip. Laine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Doctore slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Laine throws a leg kick but Doctore moved away.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doctore throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Doctore avoids it.
It seemed like Doctore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doctore's hands.
Doctore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Laine misses with a body shot
enabling Doctore to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine cracks a nice hook into Doctore's ribs.
Laine scores with a body shot.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Doctore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Laine clobbers Doctore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Laine!
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Doctore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy body kick from Laine
and Doctore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Doctore is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Doctore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine slips under a jab.#T4#
Laine stuns Doctore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Doctore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doctore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Doctore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Doctore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Doctore.
Doctore throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doctore throws a counter combo.
Doctore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Doctore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laine 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
An intense looking Muuka Laine took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Yoshihiro Asai Jr I Know Your My Team Mate But Im Gonna Retire You '. |
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Event:
OFK 201-Pellegrini Vs Kosmanov
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruenroeng.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruenroeng avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Ruenroeng misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
A swing and a miss from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ruenroeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Ruenroeng has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Ruenroeng connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng lands with a kick to the temple. Laine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ruenroeng checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ruenroeng lands a jab to the head.
Laine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruenroeng on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick.
Laine motions for Ruenroeng to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Laine slips a straight right by Ruenroeng.
Laine steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Laine jabs Ruenroeng right on the nose. Ruenroeng blinks but takes it well.
Ruenroeng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laine is out of range and Ruenroeng settles back down.
Ruenroeng tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruenroeng misses the target.
Laine looks for the body kick but Ruenroeng saw that one coming.
Ruenroeng scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruenroeng doesn't seem phased though.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruenroeng scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Laine.
Ruenroeng misses with a straight left.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Laine.
Laine throws a jab when Ruenroeng was well out of range.
Ruenroeng scores with a punch to the head.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Laine misses with a left hand
and Ruenroeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laine. That's going to slow Ruenroeng down.
Laine misses with a low kick as Ruenroeng jumps back.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine misses with a hook. Ruenroeng ducked under it nicely.
Ruenroeng misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laine counters with an outside leg kick.
Ruenroeng finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
Ruenroeng connects with a body shot.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruenroeng counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laine thinking.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Ruenroeng moves away and avoids it.
Ruenroeng misses with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng lands the left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Laine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A leg kick checked by Ruenroeng.#T3#
Ruenroeng throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Laine.
Ruenroeng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ruenroeng throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruenroeng.
Laine lands with a shot to the body.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Ruenroeng motions for Laine to come forward. Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Laine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ruenroeng takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Laine jabs at Ruenroeng's body.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab.
Ruenroeng wants to slow Laine down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine blocks a low kick nicely.
Ruenroeng misses with a body kick.
Ruenroeng doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laine, as that shot connected.
Laine throws a head kick but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine throws a hook but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laine takes one to the chin there.
Laine throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ruenroeng counters with an outside leg kick.
Laine blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Good leg kick by Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine throws a jab when Ruenroeng was well out of range.
Laine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruenroeng doesn't seem bothered though.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruenroeng counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruenroeng with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samak Ruenroeng will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ruenroeng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Laine drops his hands momentarily and Ruenroeng takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick from Ruenroeng lands but Laine takes it in his stride.
Ruenroeng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him.
Ruenroeng lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Ruenroeng.
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Ruenroeng saw that one coming.
Ruenroeng changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine thumps Ruenroeng with a low kick.
Laine thows a leg kick but Ruenroeng checks it
and Ruenroeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine misses with a left hand
and Ruenroeng counters with an outside leg kick.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ruenroeng slips a jab from Laine.
Ruenroeng thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Laine if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
Laine missing with a left hand there. Ruenroeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine misses with a kick to the body
and Ruenroeng counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruenroeng scores with a sloppy right hand. Laine should have avoided that one.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Ruenroeng's head but Ruenroeng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Laine.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Ruenroeng sees coming a mile off.
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruenroeng with a jab.
Ruenroeng goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Laine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruenroeng is out of range and Laine settles back down.
Ruenroeng with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Ruenroeng. Those never looked like landing.
Ruenroeng buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laine is out of range and Ruenroeng settles back down.
Ruenroeng blocks a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Laine might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ruenroeng has got the better of the exchanges.
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine moves away from the strike by Ruenroeng.
Laine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick lands for Ruenroeng.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laine swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Laine throws a hook but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Laine misses with a hook.#T3#
Laine checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruenroeng throws out the jab.
Ruenroeng misses with a leg kick.
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruenroeng goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine throws a jab when Ruenroeng was well out of range.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Ruenroeng sees coming a mile off.
Laine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ruenroeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruenroeng misses with a kick to the body
and Laine counters with a good low kick that Ruenroeng was not able to check.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Ruenroeng blocks a head kick by Laine.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Ruenroeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruenroeng scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruenroeng is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Ruenroeng connects with a body shot that sends Laine's belly button to the back.
Laine tried to score with a low kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruenroeng.
Laine tries to work over Ruenroeng's front leg with a kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng throws a nice looking combination but Laine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng 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#
Ruenroeng throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick lands for Laine.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot
and Laine counters with a good low kick that Ruenroeng was not able to check.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruenroeng will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine throws a hook but Ruenroeng avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruenroeng.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Ruenroeng's shoulder, as Ruenroeng tries to avoid the shot.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine looks to throw a body kick
and Ruenroeng counters with a nice body shot.
Ruenroeng checks a leg kick.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a kick to the body.
Donk. Ruenroeng catches Laine right on the button with a cross.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab from Laine.
Laine thumps Ruenroeng with a low kick.
Ruenroeng punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruenroeng checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng scores with a sloppy right hand. Laine should have avoided that one.
Laine 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.
As Laine backs away, Ruenroeng returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laine cracks Ruenroeng with a good jab.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samak Ruenroeng is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Laine checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Laine misses the jab.
Ruenroeng looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng misses with a body kick.
Laine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Ruenroeng moves his leg out of the way.
Ruenroeng blocks the body kick.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Laine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruenroeng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine throws a jab when Ruenroeng was well out of range.
Laine throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ruenroeng counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ruenroeng looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Ruenroeng checks a leg kick.#T3#
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Laine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Ruenroeng's head but Ruenroeng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruenroeng half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
A nice leg kick from Ruenroeng, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Ruenroeng lands a slapping body shot.
Samak Ruenroeng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab from Laine.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruenroeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Laine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruenroeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ruenroeng's head.
Laine swings widly with a right hand
and Ruenroeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruenroeng punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruenroeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruenroeng misses with a two punch combination.
Ruenroeng connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruenroeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruenroeng shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Laine eats them both and turns towards Ruenroeng to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Laine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruenroeng lands a jab.
Ruenroeng blocks a jab.
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine swings widly with a right hand
and Ruenroeng counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laine's knee momentarily.
Laine scores with a hook to the body. Ruenroeng takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ruenroeng moves forwards but Laine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruenroeng 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
In his post fight interview, Samak Ruenroeng started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Muuka Laine spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Ill Train Hard And Win'. |
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Event:
OFK 197 - Dokov Vs Plutov
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sripituksakul. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Laine.
Sripituksakul takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laine is looking to slow Sripituksakul down with leg kicks.
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Sripituksakul 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.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Sripituksakul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sripituksakul feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laine misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Sripituksakul counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sripituksakul drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sripituksakul has Laine in his guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sripituksakul looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Laine puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Sripituksakul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laine's back!
Will Sripituksakul go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Sripituksakul is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Laine knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Laine for a finish. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laine defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sripituksakul missing with strikes. #T2#
Sripituksakul missing with punches from the back.
Sripituksakul tries to get the hooks in deep but Laine pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sripituksakul controlling the positon.#SUB#
Sripituksakul goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Laine escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Sripituksakul trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Laine manages to pass to mount!
#T3#
Sripituksakul wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine is looking to control Sripituksakul but Sripituksakul is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sripituksakul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sripituksakul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Laine.
Sripituksakul tries to escape but Laine has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laine is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sripituksakul is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sripituksakul breaks Laine's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sripituksakul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine connects with a leg kick.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by Laine!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sripituksakul is defended easily by Laine.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul misses the shot to the body.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laine misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Sripituksakul counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laine won't be happy with that.
Laine bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Sripituksakul counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Laine!
Sripituksakul trying to control the action but Laine is working from the bottom. #T1#
Laine is being controlled here.
Laine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sripituksakul working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sripituksakul tries to score with some ground and pound. Laine controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Laine managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sripituksakul.
Laine is not content to let Sripituksakul control the position.
Laine managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sripituksakul.
#T2#
Sripituksakul trying to control the action but Laine is working from the bottom.
Sripituksakul misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3##SUB#
Sripituksakul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laine, who protects the arm well.
Sripituksakul wants to control but Laine is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sripituksakul trying to control the action but Laine is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Sripituksakul saw it coming and moves away.
Sripituksakul tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Laine to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sripituksakul throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
Sripituksakul takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick by Laine misses
and Sripituksakul makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laine lands with a hook. Sripituksakul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Sripituksakul lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Sripituksakul scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Laine throws Sripituksakul to one side and escapes!
Sripituksakul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sripituksakul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sripituksakul walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine throws a head kick but Sripituksakul moves out of range.
Sripituksakul scoring well with a low kick there.
Sripituksakul lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sripituksakul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Laine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sripituksakul throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine swings widly with a right hand
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Laine throws a low kick but Sripituksakul avoids it.
Laine with a nice calf kick.#TD#
Sripituksakul looking to score a takedown here. Laine is defending well but Sripituksakul drives through and ends up in Laine's guard.
Sripituksakul pushing down on Laine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sripituksakul throwing shots but Laine is blocking nicely.
Laine trying to control but Sripituksakul postures up.
Sripituksakul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Sripituksakul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laine's head.
Sripituksakul working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Laine's thigh. Laine counters though and makes it back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sripituksakul is looking to advance position but Laine has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Sripituksakul looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Laine trying to control momentarily.
#T3#
Sripituksakul trying to control the hands but Laine won't let him.
Sripituksakul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine is trying to stick to Sripituksakul's back but Sripituksakul is turning into Laine. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Laine's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul is stalling in the full guard.
Sripituksakul throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Sripituksakul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sripituksakul throws a big elbow that misses.
Sripituksakul looking to sit in guard and control but Laine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Laine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Sripituksakul working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laine has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muuka Laine.
Well Laine 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Lvavatai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Lvavatai throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Lvavatai 's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laine as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Lvavatai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Laine's half guard.#SUB#
Lvavatai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laine is just riding it out for now. Lvavatai eventually gives up the hold.
Laine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SU#
Lvavatai decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1#
Laine misses with a body shot.
Laine swats away the attempt to clinch by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lvavatai .
A punch lands to the side of Lvavatai 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Laine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lvavatai to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Lvavatai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lvavatai wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Laine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai shoots in but Laine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiaoali Lvavatai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Lvavatai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lvavatai will feel that in the morning.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Lvavatai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lvavatai dives in for a single leg takedown but Laine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laine moves away from the strike by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Laine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lvavatai shoots in but no luck this time.
Laine scores with a punch to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai closes the distance and clinches up with Laine, looking for a takedown. Lvavatai pushes Laine against the cage but Laine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Lvavatai closes the distance and clinches up with Laine, looking for a takedown. Lvavatai pushes Laine against the cage but Laine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lvavatai blocks a jab.
Laine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lvavatai will feel that in the morning.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Lvavatai moved out of range.
Laine connects with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Laine.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laine as he jumps to the side.
A big left from Laine misses.
Laine throws a low kick but Lvavatai moves out of range easily.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Lvavatai slips the punch.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Lvavatai tries to clinch but Laine moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Laine.
Laine dips to his left and cracks Lvavatai with an uppercut!#T4#
Lvavatai dives in for a single leg takedown but Laine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Lvavatai controls his hands.
#BC#
Lvavatai manages to break the clinch.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Lvavatai avoids the body shot from Laine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lvavatai moves forwards but Laine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lvavatai fails to land the takedown.
Laine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lvavatai fails with the takedown
and Laine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range.
Lvavatai avoids the head kick by Laine.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up but Laine circles away and keeps his distance.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laine.
Lvavatai slips under a jab from Laine.
Lvavatai is looking to counter punch.
Laine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lvavatai under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
That's time! Lvavatai 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Laine misses with an uppercut
and Lvavatai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lvavatai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lvavatai shoots in looking for a takedown. Laine tries to sprawl out of it but Lvavatai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lvavatai has his takedown stuffed
and Laine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lvavatai thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Laine as Lvavatai shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiaoali Lvavatai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Lvavatai off balance momentarily.
Lvavatai lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Laine throws a hook to the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Laine misses.
Lvavatai is looking to clinch but Laine is avoiding it.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lvavatai forces Laine back against the cage and clinches.
Laine pushes off an throws an elbow but Lvavatai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Laine lands with a short shot to the head.
Laine tries to throw a body punch but Lvavatai avoids it by throwing Laine back against the cage.
Laine scores with a shoulder strike.
Laine tries a knee to the head but Lvavatai blocks it.
#BC#
Lvavatai 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lvavatai moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Lvavatai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laine to the ground. Lvavatai is now in Laine's guard.
Laine kicks Lvavatai off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Lvavatai scores with a takedown into Laine's guard.
Lvavatai trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Laine manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
Laine looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lvavatai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lvavatai looking for a sweep. Not yet Lvavatai , not yet. #SUB#
Lvavatai looking for subs off his back but Laine has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lvavatai tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Lvavatai wants to control but Laine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laine blocks the strikes from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai trying to control here.
Lvavatai is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lvavatai looking for a kimura from the bottom but Laine passes into side control!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Laine taking a breather here.
Lvavatai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lvavatai is trying to control Laine's posture but Laine avoids it.
Lvavatai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Laine is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Laine controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown but Laine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lvavatai tries for a takedown but Laine circles away easily
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine keeps the fight on the outside.
Laine swats away the attempt to clinch by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai slips a straight right by Laine.
Lvavatai is looking to counter punch.
Lvavatai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lvavatai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laine circles away.
Laine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiaoali Lvavatai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Lvavatai ducks right into an uppercut from Laine.
Lvavatai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Laine.
Laine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Lvavatai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
#T1##TD#
Laine gets caught flat footed, as Lvavatai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Laine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Laine swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laine sprawls well. Laine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lvavatai gets slowly back to his feet.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lvavatai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laine throws a body punch but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai tries to close the distance and clinch but Laine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laine leaves Lvavatai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lvavatai .
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Lvavatai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.#T2#
Laine does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Lvavatai misses the target.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Lvavatai saw it coming and moves away.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Laine.
Lvavatai darts in looking for a takedown but Laine gets double underhooks and turns Lvavatai into the cage.
Lvavatai blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Lvavatai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lvavatai shoots in but no luck this time.
Lvavatai shoots in looking for a takedown. Laine tries to sprawl out of it but Lvavatai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laine scores with a nice body kick.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Lvavatai fails with the takedown
and Laine counters with a nice body shot.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lvavatai checks it well.
Laine feints and then cracks Lvavatai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lvavatai down.
Lvavatai tries for a takedown but Laine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laine lands with a shot to the body.
Lvavatai dives in and grabs Laine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laine pushes down on Lvavatai 's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine throws a hook but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Lvavatai is just out of range.
Laine with the inside leg kick.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lvavatai goes for a double leg but Laine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laine continues to drive forward.
Laine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Lvavatai blocks the low kick.#T4#
A head kick misses from Laine.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lvavatai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lvavatai avoids the head kick by Laine.
Lvavatai moves forwards but Laine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine tries to move into range but Lvavatai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Laine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai misses with a takedown attempt
and Laine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lvavatai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lvavatai was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lvavatai blocks a low kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laine 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
SMASH: Muller vs KillsInWater
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Laine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hashima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hashima ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
As Laine tries to get set, Hashima tries to push him back and clinch up but Laine manages to avoid the attempt.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Hashima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hashima.
Hashima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hashima.
A left hand lands to the body for Hashima.
Laine tries to throw a body punch but Hashima avoids it by throwing Laine back against the cage.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hashima blocking some punches.
Hashima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hashima avoiding damage as Laine throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
Laine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hashima.
Hashima working aggressively here.
Hashima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hashima managing to block the knees to the body from Laine.
Laine blocking some punches.
Hashima scores with a shot to the side of Laine's head. #T1#
Hashima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Hashima controls his hands.
Hashima throws a punch but it's blocked by Laine.
Hashima misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hashima.
Hashima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hashima throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Laine throws an elbow but misses.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hashima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
Hashima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Hashima.
Hashima scores with a hook to the body.
Hashima swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hashima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Hashima.
A left hand lands to the body for Hashima.
Hashima misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hashima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hashima has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
A short body shot lands from Laine as the two fighters clinch.
Hashima blocks an elbow strike from Laine.
A right handed body shot lands from Laine.
Hashima prevents a body shot from Laine.
Hashima misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Hashima.
Laine throws a head punch that misses.
Hashima lands a nice uppercut.
Hashima is working Laine over against the cage.
Hashima lands an uppercut.
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by Hashima.
Laine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hashima avoids it.
Laine takes a shot to the head.
Hashima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Hashima.
Laine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hashima's elbow. #T3#
Hashima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hashima.
Hashima has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
Hashima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hashima.
Laine tries to throw a body punch but Hashima avoids it by throwing Laine back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hashima.
Hashima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laine or not.
Hashima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Hashima.
A head punch on the inside from Hashima fails to land.
Laine crunches a lovely knee into Hashima's ribcage.
Good body shot from Hashima.
Hashima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hashima pushes Laine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hashima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laine looks winded!
A short uppercut from Hashima.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hashima misses with some punches.
#T4#
Laine throws an elbow that misses.
A body shot lands from Hashima.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hashima lands a right hand.
Hashima cracks Laine with a nice body shot.
Hashima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Hashima lands a left hand.
Laine takes a shot to the head.
Hashima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hashima's elbow.
Hashima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hashima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laines head.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hashima.
Hashima works on Laine's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Hashima.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hashima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laine trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine.
Hashima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rounin Hashima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Hashima. Beautiful body shot.
Hashima misses with an uppercut
and Laine counters with a two punch combo.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hashima.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Hashima seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hashima misses with a body shot.
Hashima cracks Laine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hashima's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laine under the eye.
Hashima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hashima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laine manages to circle out of the way.
Hashima misses with a straight left.
Laine feints a counter leg kick.
Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hashima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hashima sizes up Laine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Hashima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hashima closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hashima drops his hands momentarily and Laine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hashima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hashima has Laine up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hashima misses with some punches.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
Laine landing knees to the body.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hashima's elbow.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hashima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laine.
Laine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hashima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hashima misses with the head strike.
Hashima throws a head punch that misses.
Hashima is working Laine over against the cage.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rounin Hashima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hashima misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine tries to throw a body punch but Hashima avoids it by throwing Laine back against the cage. #T2#
Hashima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashima throws a punch but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hashima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hashima misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hashima.
A body shot lands from Hashima.
Laine is breathing heavily.
Hashima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hashima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Hashima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Hashima.
Hashima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hashima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laine or not.
Hashima lands a shoulder strike.
Laine trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Hashima. #BC#
Hashima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laine slips under a jab from Hashima.
Hashima throws a big shot that misses.
Laine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Hashima misses with a double jab.
Hashima misses with a looping left.
Hashima moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Hashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hashima throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hashima.
Hashima connects with the punch.
Laine throws a low kick, looking for Hashima's leg but Hashima calmly moves out of range.
Laine lands with a right hand.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine lands a slapping body shot.
Laine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Hashima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hashima slips under a jab.#T4#
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Hashima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hashima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laine circles away quickly and effectively.
Hashima throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine throws out a counter right but Hashima avoids it with no problem.
Hashima throws a nice looking combination but Laine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laine scores with a hook.
Hashima lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Hashima connects with a single shot there.
Laine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hashima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laine doesn't seem bothered though.
Hashima 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.
Hashima's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hashima duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rounin Hashima dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hashima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hashima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Hashima moves out of range easily.
Hashima misses with a two punch combination.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laine takes one on the button.
Hashima throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine throws the left hand but Hashima avoids the punch easily.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Hashima ducks down to avoid it.
Laine throws a hook but Hashima blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashima slips under a jab from Laine.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Hashima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Hashima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laine manages to circle out of the way.
Laine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body kick from Laine.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hashima.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hashima is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laine.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Hashima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hashima.
Hashima connects with a nice looking jab.
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Laine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Laine tries to get set, Hashima tries to push him back and clinch up but Laine manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Hashima gets a clinch.
Laine throws a head punch that misses.
Hashima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hashima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine throws a head punch that misses.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good body shot from Hashima.
Hashima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hashima is leaning against Laine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hashima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hashima cracks Laine with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hashima.
Laine working aggressively here.
Hashima keeps control of Laine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hashima lands an uppercut.
Hashima lands a shoulder strike.
Laine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hashima blocks it with crossed arms.
Hashima prevents a body shot from Laine.
Hashima presses Laine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laine misses with the head strike.
Hashima avoids a wild elbow strike from Laine.
Hashima scores with a shoulder strike.
Hashima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hashima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Hashima on the inside. #ROC#Laine is rocked!
Laine tries to break free but Hashima pushes him back against the cage.
Laine is still on wobbly legs! Can Hashima finish him?#T3#
Hashima lands an uppercut.
Laine misses with an elbow strike.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine seems to have recovered his senses.
Hashima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Hashima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hashima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hashima lands a shoulder strike.
Hashima lands a right hand.
Hashima presses Laine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hashima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hashima lands a big right hand that drops Laine! The killer instinct kicks in and Hashima finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hashima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rounin Hashima!
In his post fight interview, Rounin Hashima started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Muuka Laine was interviewed post fight and said 'Don’t Worry Ill Train Hard And Win'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dankovic vs Muller
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Laine connects with a right hand. Ho Soon shakes it off.
Ho Soon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Ho Soon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho Soon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ho Soon connects with a right hand. Laine shakes it off.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Soon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Laine is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Ho Soon throws a series of punches but Laine avoids them all with ease.
Ho Soon swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Ho Soon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ho Soon scores with a decent looking hook.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Laine scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ho Soon checks a leg kick. #T1#
Ho Soon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Ho Soon's shoulder, as Ho Soon tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Ho Soon misses with a few strikes there.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ho Soon slips a jab from Laine.
It seemed like Ho Soon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ho Soon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ho Soon lands a two punch combo.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ho Soon misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine misses with a low kick as Ho Soon jumps back.
Ho Soon throws out a counter right but Laine avoids it with no problem.
Laine 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.
Ho Soon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ho Soon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Ho Soon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ho Soon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Ho Soon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Laine catches Ho Soon right on the button with a cross.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Ho Soon moves away and avoids it.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laine thuds a left hand into Ho Soon's body.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Ho Soon's shoulder, as Ho Soon tries to avoid the shot.
Ho Soon blocks the body kick.
Ho Soon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ho Soon.
Laine throws a body kick that misses
and Ho Soon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho Soon lands a glancing blow to the side of Laine's head.
Laine lands a jab to Ho Soon's midsection.
Ho Soon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ho Soon punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Soon moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho Soon! But no joy.
Ho Soon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Ho Soon throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Ho Soon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ho Soon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ho Soon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ho Soon stuns Laine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ho Soon lands with a good body shot.
Laine lands with a cross.
Ho Soon slips a jab and a cross from Laine.
That kick from Laine tenderised Ho Soon's leg. Ho Soon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho Soon momentarily.
#T4#
Laine lands a lovely overhand right.
Ho Soon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho Soon.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
and Ho Soon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho Soon throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Laine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ho Soon counters with a one-two to the body.
Ho Soon lands a jab to Laine's midsection.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Ho Soon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Laine throws a lazy head kick
and Ho Soon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon lands a jab to the head.
Ho Soon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ho Soon lands with a hook. Laine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Ho Soon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chu Ho Soon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ho Soon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ho Soon scores with a hook to the body. Laine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ho Soon fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Ho Soon.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
Ho Soon tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ho Soon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho Soon throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine is looking to counter punch.
Ho Soon checks a leg kick nicely.
Ho Soon unleashes a big counter combination but Laine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laine throws a series of punches but Ho Soon avoids them all with ease.
Ho Soon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ho Soon.
Laine ducks right into an uppercut from Ho Soon.
Laine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laine swings for the body but Ho Soon moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Ho Soon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Ho Soon saw that one coming.
Ho Soon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Ho Soon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ho Soon misses with a straight right.
Laine slips a jab from Ho Soon.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ho Soon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho Soon misses with a looping left.
Ho Soon cracks Laine with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Soon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laine avoids the body shot from Ho Soon.
Laine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Ho Soon misses its intended target.
Laine looks for the body kick but Ho Soon saw that one coming.
Laine scores with a jab. Ho Soon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ho Soon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
A little jabbing left from Ho Soon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ho Soon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laine throws a head kick but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Ho Soon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ho Soon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Ho Soon swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Ho Soon avoids it.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ho Soon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laine feints and then cracks Ho Soon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ho Soon down.
Laine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laine slips a straight right by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Laine.
Ho Soon loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Ho Soon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laine moves away from the strike by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Ho Soon misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
Ho Soon misses the jab.
Ho Soon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ho Soon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Ho Soon moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho Soon.
Despite the aggression on Ho Soon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laine 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 Ho Soon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ho Soon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ho Soon's corner calls for a 1-2. Ho Soon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
Ho Soon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laine. Ho Soon shrugs it off though.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ho Soon misses with a looping left.
Laine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chu Ho Soon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho Soon throws out the jab.
Ho Soon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Laine tries to work over Ho Soon's front leg with a kick but Ho Soon checks it.
Ho Soon throws a poor cross that misses
and Ho Soon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Ho Soon does no damage.
Laine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine 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.
Ho Soon moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.
Laine looks for the body kick but Ho Soon saw that one coming.
Ho Soon moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Soon. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Ho Soon avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
A little jabbing left from Ho Soon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine with a nice calf kick.
Ho Soon throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine scores with a kick to the body.
Ho Soon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Ho Soon scores with a nice strike.
Ho Soon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Laine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Ho Soon takes one to the chin there.
Laine scores with a spinning back kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ho Soon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho Soon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ho Soon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laine.
Ho Soon moves away from the strike by Laine.
Laine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine lands a front kick.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
and Ho Soon counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho Soon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Ho Soon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine slips under a jab.
Ho Soon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ho Soon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Laine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ho Soon jabs Laine right on the nose. Laine blinks but takes it well.
Chu Ho Soon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Ho Soon clobbers Laine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ho Soon digs a good hook to Laine's body.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ho Soon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A clash of legs there as Ho Soon blocks the low kick.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ho Soon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laine misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Ho Soon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ho Soon misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Laine misses with a right hand
enabling Ho Soon to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Soon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine takes a swing at Ho Soon's ribcage but misses.
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Soon loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Ho Soon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Laine.
Ho Soon slips a jab from Laine.
Laine takes one to the side of the head.
Ho Soon digs a good hook to Laine's body.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ho Soon checks it well.
A combination from Ho Soon does no damage.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho Soon throws out the jab.
Ho Soon throws a poor cross that misses
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine misses with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chu Ho Soon.
Well Ho Soon 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chu Ho Soon!
Chu Ho Soon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Muuka Laine was interviewed post fight and said 'Don’t Worry Ill Train Hard And Win'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Chaos vs Bissainthe
Date: Mar 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Laine lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Laine finds it's way through De Vries's defenses.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of De Vries's head.
Laine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Vries is able to avoid easily.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Vries takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laine works De Vries's body with a nice hook.
De Vries definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laine takes a swing at De Vries's ribcage but misses.
De Vries doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Vries keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Vries has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Vries there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine 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.
Laine throws a leg kick which misses De Vries's front leg but catches the back leg as De Vries tries to avoid it. #T1#
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Laine.
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
and De Vries counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Laine misses
letting De Vries counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Vries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Laine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laine tests De Vries's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Laine slips a jab and a cross from De Vries.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but De Vries avoids it.
De Vries appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Vries throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks De Vries off balance momentarily.
Laine thumps De Vries with a low kick.
Laine connects with a jab.
Laine lands with an uppercut that bounces De Vries off the cage and back into range.
De Vries takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Vries walks into a stiff left hand from Laine.
Laine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laine lands a right hook to the body.
De Vries throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine with a nice cross.
Laine lands a head shot.#T3#
De Vries doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Vries gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Vries doesn't seem phased though.
De Vries takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laine throws a right and a left that De Vries avoids nicely.
Laine thuds his shin into the meat of De Vries's side.
Laine lands with a right hand. #ROC2#De Vries is rocked!
De Vries closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh De Vries is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laine is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Vries had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Laine lets loose with a powerful body kick. De Vries will feel that in the morning.
De Vries is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vries rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Vries backs away from a small jab... but Laine lunges forward with a huge superman punch! De Vries crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Laine with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Muuka Laine!
A determined Muuka Laine didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
SMASH: Chaos vs Kluba 2
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Laine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laine throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
River throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laine counters with a low kick, right behind River 's knee.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a right hand that Laine ducks under and follows up with a left that Laine also avoids with ease.
River tries to clinch up but Laine circles away and keeps his distance.
Laine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Laine drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Laine misses with a low kick as River jumps back.#CL2#
River rushes Laine and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
River avoiding damage as Laine throws knees to the body.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Laine controls his hands.
River is leaning against Laine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Laine.
Laine lands a body shot.
Laine pushes off an throws an elbow but River leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine prevents a body shot from River. #BC#
Laine breaks the clinch.
River scores with a nice right hand.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Laine avoids it this time.
Charlie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
River lands a head kick. Laine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
River throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River lands a front kick.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine misses with a double jab
and River counters with a lovely shot to the body.
River connects with a body shot.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laine moves away from the strike by River.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine lands a jab.
Laine slips under a jab from River.
River with a jab.
River connects with a nice looking jab.
River takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T3#
River throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
And Laine counters with a quick kick to the body but River blocks it.
Laine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
River misses with an uppercut.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River slips a straight right by Laine.
River throws a nice looking combination but Laine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River slips under a jab from Laine.
Nice straight punches there by Laine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laine.
Laine takes one on the button.
Laine feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River misses with a straight left.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Laine.
River lands with a nice body kick.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
River throws a head kick that misses.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Laine misses its target.
Laine misses with a straight right.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
Laine lands with a thumping leg kick.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River lunges at Laine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laine's hand.
River is looking to clinch but Laine is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie River will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
River punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
River misses with a looping left.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River throws a head kick that Laine semi-blocks.
#CL2#
River drives through and clinches with Laine against the cage.
Laine lands a nice uppercut.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Laine.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine misses with an elbow over the top.
Laine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Laine. #BC#
Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Nice shot lands for River.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
Laine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As River backs away, Laine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Laine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charlie River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River connects with a right hand. Laine shakes it off.
River misses with a looping right.
River misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Laine lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
River moves out of range as Laine strikes.
And River responds with a good body kick, but Laine manages to step out the way in time.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Laine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from River - that will leave a mark!
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Laine scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from River.
River thumps Laine with a low kick.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
Laine misses with a low kick.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laine finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
Laine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Laine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River misses with an uppercut.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laine misses with a head kick.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine moves away from the strike by River.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laine lands a slapping body shot.
River throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Laine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River checks a leg kick.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River misses with a left hand
and Laine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine lands an overhand right.
Laine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Laine connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
A jab from River misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
River cracks a nice hook into Laine's ribs.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
River 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.
River looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
River slips a jab from Laine.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
River scores with the left hand. Laine knows he should have avoided that one.
River scores with a head kick. Laine tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big right from River misses.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laine circles away quickly and effectively.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but River avoided it.
Laine walks into a left hand.
Laine looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
River thinks about the counter body kick.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
Laine avoids the head kick by River.
Laine throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
That kick from Laine tenderised River's leg. River is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Laine looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine misses with a low kick.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
River blocks a jab.
Laine cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
Laine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laine misses with a low kick.
River tries a quick counter leg kick but Laine is wise to it.#T1#
Laine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
River scores with a hook to the body. Laine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River scores with a body shot.
River misses with a wild body shot.
As River backs away, Laine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Laine blocks the leg kick.
River misses with a head kick.
River lands with a nice combination. Laine backs away looking to recover.
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!
River throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Laine lands a head kick. River smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laine checks it well.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Laine ducks under a wild hook from River.#CL2#
River closes the distance and clinches.
River on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine.
Laine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Laine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Laine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laine.
Laine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Charlie River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River tries to throw a body punch but Laine avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
#T3##BC2#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Laine misses with a body shot.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Laine misses.
River works Laine's body with a nice hook.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
River lands a body shot.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
River slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Laine throws a good cross that connects.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine blocks a head kick by River.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine checks a leg kick nicely.
Laine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laine tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River misses with a straight left.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Laine.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie River!
A victorious Charlie River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Muuka Laine spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Ill Train Hard And Win'. |
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SMASH: Floyd vs Johnson
Date: Jan 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Dewey Decimal has been cut.
Decimal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decimal throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Laine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laine 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.
Decimal misses with a left hand
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Decimal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Dewey Decimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine throws a leg kick but Decimal moved away.
A slow jab from Decimal misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Laine coming out on top.
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Laine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Decimal misses with a left hand
and Laine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decimal throws a right hand that Laine ducks under and follows up with a left that Laine also avoids with ease.
Decimal throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Decimal slips under a jab.
Laine cracks a nice hook into Decimal's ribs.
Decimal misses with a straight left.
Decimal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decimal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Laine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been informed that Decimal 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.
Decimal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Decimal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decimal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Decimal.
Decimal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Decimal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decimal scores with a body shot.
Laine staying out of range there.
Laine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decimal throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine slips under a jab from Decimal.
Laine staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Decimal misses the target.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decimal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Decimal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Decimal moves his leg out of the way.
Laine connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine moves out of range as Decimal strikes.
Decimal 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.#T2#
Laine cracks Decimal with a good jab.
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Decimal is out of range.
A jab from Decimal misses.
Decimal blocks a head kick by Laine.
Laine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decimal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Decimal loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Decimal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decimal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
Decimal defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Decimal wants to counter with a clinch but Laine pushes him away.
Decimal misses with an uppercut.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Decimal misses the target.
Decimal misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Decimal looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Decimal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decimal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laine. Laine obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Decimal misses the target.
As Decimal backs away, Laine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Laine tries to work over Decimal's front leg with a kick but Decimal checks it.
Laine connects with a nice looking jab.
Laine blocks a jab.
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Decimal slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Decimal.
Laine staying out of range there.
Laine with a nice cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Decimal misses.
Decimal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laine on the side of the head.
Laine connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Decimal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Decimal moved out of range.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Decimal lands a jab to the head.
Decimal tries to bum rush Laine with a series of wild strikes but Laine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
A jab from Decimal misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Laine misses the target.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Decimal manages to avoid it.
Decimal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laine defends it well.
Decimal misses with a combination
and Laine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decimal lands a jab to the head.
Decimal misses with a looping right.
Decimal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laine defending well as Decimal loads up on a big left hand.
Decimal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decimal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decimal moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decimal blocks a head kick by Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Decimal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Decimal throws a right hand that Laine ducks under and follows up with a left that Laine also avoids with ease.
Laine throws a leg kick but Decimal checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Laine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dewey Decimal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Decimal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Laine slips a jab from Decimal.
Some wild striking there from Laine.
Decimal avoids the head kick by Laine.
Decimal ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Decimal misses with a looping left.
Laine slips under a jab from Decimal.
A slow jab from Decimal misses its intended target.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Nice defenses there by Decimal.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Decimal 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine misses with a low kick as Decimal jumps back.
Decimal misses with a straight left.
Laine takes one to the chin there.
Decimal misses with an uppercut.
Laine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laine misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Decimal.
Laine throws a jab when Decimal was well out of range.
Decimal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Decimal misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Laine misses its target.
Decimal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decimal misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decimal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Decimal throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Decimal ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Laine.
Decimal misses with a straight right.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Decimal throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Decimal misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Decimal misses the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
A combination from Decimal does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Decimal misses.
Decimal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Decimal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Laine!
Decimal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine swings for the body but Decimal moves out of range.
Decimal wants to counter with a clinch but Laine pushes him away.
Decimal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Decimal moves away from the strike by Laine.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Decimal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decimal throws a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Decimal checks a leg kick.
Decimal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decimal throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Decimal slips the punch.#T3#
Laine moves away from the strike by Decimal.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Decimal.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Decimal.
Decimal scores with a jab to the head.
Decimal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Decimal misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Decimal catches Laine right on the button with a cross.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Decimal.
Laine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Decimal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laine scrambles back to his feet.
Laine scores with a leg kick.
Decimal throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
It appears Laine was looking to counter with a kick there.
A head kick from Laine lands but Decimal takes it in his stride.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
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!
Decimal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine moves away from the strike by Decimal.
A jab from Decimal misses.
Laine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice cross by Decimal.#T4#
Decimal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decimal looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Decimal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laine on the side of the head.
Laine throws a head kick but Decimal moves out of range.
Decimal cracks Laine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decimal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Decimal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Decimal misses with a looping left.
A big right from Decimal misses.
Decimal connects with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Decimal!
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Decimal moves his leg out of the way.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Decimal.
Laine sets himself, and Decimal steps forward looking for the clinch! Laine avoids it this time.
Decimal with a jab.
Dewey Decimal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Decimal moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Decimal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decimal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dewey Decimal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Decimal moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Decimal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Decimal cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decimal scores with a jab.
Decimal connects with a looping right hand.
Decimal throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Decimal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laine moves away from the strike by Decimal.
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Decimal is out of range.
Decimal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Decimal manages to avoid it.
A big left from Decimal misses.
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decimal missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Decimal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Decimal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Decimal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Decimal misses with a body kick.
Laine fires out a quick counter leg kick but Decimal just manages to avoid it.
Decimal throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Decimal fails to land with a series of punches.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Decimal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decimal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Decimal swings widly with a right hand
and Laine counters with a stiff right hand.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine lands with a straight right. Decimal didn't see that one coming.
Decimal tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine swings for the body but Decimal moves out of range.
Decimal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Laine eats them both and turns towards Decimal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Decimal slips a jab and a cross from Laine.
Laine throws a leg kick but Decimal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laine throws a jab when Decimal was well out of range.
Decimal takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine misses with the combination.
#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Decimal as he connects with a hook.
Decimal lands with a cross.
Laine drops his hands momentarily and Decimal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Decimal scores with a hook.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decimal throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Decimal throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decimal throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Decimal lands with a right hand.
Decimal misses the jab.
Decimal throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decimal scores with the left hand. Laine knows he should have avoided that one.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decimal throws out the jab.
Decimal is looking to land body kicks.
Decimal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Decimal there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Decimal connects with a nice looking jab.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Laine thinks about countering with a head kick.
Good exchange - Decimal coming out on top.
Laine misses with a low kick as Decimal jumps back.
Decimal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laine works Decimal's body with a nice hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Laine might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Decimal has time to react.
Decimal throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Decimal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decimal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Laine with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decimal misses with a straight left.
Laine is looking to slow Decimal down with leg kicks.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decimal throws out the jab.
Decimal blocks the body kick.
Laine is looking to chop away at Decimal's legs.
Decimal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Laine misses with a body kick.
Laine scores with a head kick. Decimal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Decimal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Decimal's knee but Decimal avoids it well.
Laine throws out a powerful jab.
Decimal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Decimal misses with a looping left.
Laine 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.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decimal thuds a left hand into Laine's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decimal lands with a shot to the body.
Decimal throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decimal throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine slips a straight right by Decimal.
Good leg kick by Decimal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dewey Decimal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Decimal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dewey Decimal!
Dewey Decimal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Muuka Laine was interviewed post fight and said 'Don’t Worry Ill Train Hard And Win'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Torsten vs Sonni
Date: Dec 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine needs to keep his hands up - Cruz had a free shot at his head there.
Cruz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laine in his tracks.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Cruz cracks Laine with a good jab.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Laine stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laine counters with a body kick.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine moves forwards but Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Laine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Laine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cruz will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Cruz takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Laine defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laine slips a jab from Cruz.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laine.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laine has time to react.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Laine avoids it well.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine throws a leg kick but Cruz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz takes one to the chin there.
Laine moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Laine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.#T2#
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Laine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cruz slips under a jab from Laine.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and Laine counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz 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.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cruz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Laine is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cruz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laine circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Laine.#T3#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laine sprawls well. Laine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Laine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz throws a right hand that Laine ducks under and follows up with a left that Laine also avoids with ease.
Laine unleashes a big counter combination but Cruz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laine throws a low kick but Cruz moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruz connects with a right hand. Laine shakes it off.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Laine had a free shot at his head there.
A solid body kick from Cruz.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cruz takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Cruz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Laine misses
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Laine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cruz checks the leg kick.
Laine lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laine under the eye.
Laine pushes Cruz away with a front kick.
Cruz throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Laine avoids them all with ease.
Cruz throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Cruz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laine checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz checks a leg kick nicely.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Laine throws a leg kick but Cruz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laine throws a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Cruz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cruz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cruz checks it well.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruz throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Laine misses.
Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cruz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Laine.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cruz throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Cruz throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses
and Laine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Laine cracks Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Laine.
Laine moves forwards but Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cruz throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Laine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz.
Laine throws a front kick that sends Cruz stumbling back into the cage.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laine. Laine obviously looking to wear him down.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Laine lands with a kick to the temple. Cruz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cruz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Laine throws an elbow but misses.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Laine scores with a nice strike.
Cruz takes one to the chin there.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Laine walks into a stiff left hand from Cruz.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Laine avoids the body shot from Cruz.
A countering left hand to the body from Laine misses.
Cruz slips under a jab.#T3#
Laine moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Cruz lands a jab to the nose.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz momentarily.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Laine slips under a jab from Cruz.
Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laine.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Laine avoids it well.
Cruz throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Cruz backing away here, and Laine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laine scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Laine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Laine.#ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
Cruz throws a wild body kick that Laine sees coming a mile off.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Laine throws out a powerful jab.
That kick from Laine tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz stalks Laine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Laine's face. Laine staggers backwards, shaken.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine staying out of range there.
Laine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Laine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.
Laine works over Cruz's head and body with a nice combination.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Cruz blocks the leg kick.
Laine slips a jab from Cruz.
Laine swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Laine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Cruz looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine slips a jab from Cruz.
A nice side step and Laine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Laine throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Cruz wants to land a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laine lunges at Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cruz's hand.
Laine avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Cruz throws a right hand that Laine ducks under and follows up with a left that Laine also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Cruz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.#T1#
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Laine.
Cruz throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cruz.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Laine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laine throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Laine. That snapped Cruz's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Laine's body. Laine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine fails to land with a series of punches.
Laine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cruz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laine.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
Cruz throws a one two combo.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dom Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Laine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Laine lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laine to the ground. Cruz is now in Laine's guard.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Laine is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruz is looking to pass into half guard but Laine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laine is in guard.#REVB#
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Laine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Laine has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laine postures up.
Laine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laine preventing the sweep.
Laine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laine prevents Cruz from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Cruz
Date: Nov 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Laine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bataglia counters with an outside leg kick.
Laine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bataglia blocks a head kick by Laine.
Bataglia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laine connects with a right hand. Bataglia shakes it off.
We've been informed that Bataglia 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.
Bataglia swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Bataglia scores with a body shot.
Laine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bataglia scores with a hook.
Laine stuns Bataglia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
A big left from Laine misses.
Bataglia checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Laine throws a leg kick which misses Bataglia's front leg but catches the back leg as Bataglia tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bataglia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Laine - the referee stops the clock and Bataglia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Laine. Bataglia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bataglia fakes the leg kick and cracks Laine in the body.
Bataglia slips a jab from Laine.
Bataglia on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laine.
Laine throws a jab when Bataglia was well out of range.
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Laine
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
Bataglia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia throws out a leg kick but Laine moves out of range and Bataglia only half commits.
Bataglia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine 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.
Bataglia feints a counter leg kick.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Bataglia lands with a good body shot.
Bataglia lands a slapping body shot.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laine thumps Bataglia with a low kick.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine throws a low kick but Bataglia avoids it.
Laine defending well as Bataglia loads up on a big left hand.
Laine throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bataglia avoids it.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laine.
Bataglia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bataglia was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Bataglia checks the leg kick.
Laine thuds a left hand into Bataglia's body.
Bataglia moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Laine looks for the body kick but Bataglia saw that one coming.
Bataglia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bataglia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laine rather than just go for the knockout.
Laine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bataglia scores with a push kick.
Bataglia tries to bum rush Laine with a series of wild strikes but Laine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bataglia loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Bataglia is looking to land body kicks.
Bataglia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bataglia has time to react.
Bataglia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bataglia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bataglia.
Bataglia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
Bataglia scores with a hook to the body. Laine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bataglia. Bataglia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine throws the left hand but Bataglia avoids the punch easily.
Bataglia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bataglia tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bataglia walks into a jab.
Laine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bataglia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Bataglia throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bataglia. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bataglia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bataglia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine throws a low kick but Bataglia moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia scores with a body shot.
Bataglia throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Bataglia moves away and avoids it.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Bataglia scores with a hook to the body. Laine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Bataglia catches Laine right on the button with a cross.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
Bataglia throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lorenzo Bataglia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bataglia scores with a jab to the body.
Laine misses with a hook
and Bataglia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bataglia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Laine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine with a nice calf kick.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laine looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
A nice side step and Bataglia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bataglia throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
As Bataglia backs away, Laine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bataglia ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Laine throws a head kick but Bataglia moves out of range.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bataglia wants to slow Laine down by chopping away at his legs.
Bataglia moves out of range of the strikes.
Bataglia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Bataglia's knee but Bataglia avoids it well.
Bataglia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bataglia checks a low kick from Laine.
Bataglia tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bataglia throws a poor cross that misses
and Bataglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Bataglia moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick lands for Laine.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
Bataglia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bataglia is looking to chop away at Laine's legs.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine avoids the body shot from Bataglia.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bataglia checks a leg kick.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Bataglia ducks down to avoid it.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bataglia.
Laine misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Bataglia with the inside leg kick.
Laine throws a hook but Bataglia avoids it easily.
Bataglia throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Bataglia scores with a sloppy right hand. Laine should have avoided that one.
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!
Laine tried to score with a low kick but Bataglia checks it.
Bataglia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bataglia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laine throws a big counter combination but Bataglia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bataglia misses with a left hand
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Bataglia saw it coming and moves away.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bataglia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bataglia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laine takes one on the button.
Good leg kick by Bataglia.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bataglia looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Bataglia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laine checks it well.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Bataglia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laine doesn't seem bothered though.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bataglia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laine.
Bataglia misses the shot to the body.
Bataglia throws a body kick that misses.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bataglia misses with a hook.
Bataglia misses with a jab to the body
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia thinks about the counter body kick.
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Bataglia manages to avoid it.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataglia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Laine.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Bataglia saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Bataglia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab from Laine.
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bataglia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick from Bataglia.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laine misses with the body kick
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bataglia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Bataglia throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Good shot there by Laine.
Bataglia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Bataglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Bataglia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bataglia checks the leg kick.
Bataglia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bataglia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
A slow jab from Bataglia misses its intended target.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Bataglia avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Bataglia blocks the body kick.
Bataglia connects with a high kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bataglia.
#T1#
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laine's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laine duly obliges.
Bataglia ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Bataglia takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Bataglia does it's job there.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bataglia.
Laine throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Bataglia to counter with a crisp jab.
Bataglia looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Bataglia throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Bataglia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Laine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Laine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laine misses the jab.
Bataglia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Laine throws a hook but Bataglia avoids it easily.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Bataglia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bataglia at a distance.
Bataglia tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it.
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
Bataglia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
Laine scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Laine does it's job there.
Laine checks a low kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut.
Laine slips under a jab from Bataglia.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Bataglia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine walks into a jab.
Bataglia punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
Bataglia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine punishes Bataglia's body with a nice straight punch.
Bataglia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bataglia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bataglia throws a series of punches but Laine moves out of range.
Laine scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bataglia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bataglia.
Bataglia misses the shot to the body.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laine.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Bataglia checks a leg kick.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Bataglia throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Bataglia throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Laine throws a one two combo.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bataglia connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bataglia checks it well.
Bataglia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Muuka Laine.
Well Laine 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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SMASH: Menshikov vs Kapisi
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Laine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Metharom takes one to the chin there.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine cracks Metharom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Metharom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Metharom avoids it.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom slips a straight right by Laine.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Metharom's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine slips a straight right by Metharom.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Metharom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine slips under a jab from Metharom.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Metharom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Metharom.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laine throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
Metharom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laine.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine connects with a body shot.
Metharom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Laine misses
and Metharom counters with a one-two to the body.
Laine lands a head kick. Metharom smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Metharom punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
Laine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laine lands a nice looking body kick.
Metharom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laine scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Metharom misses with a double jab.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down.
Metharom connects with a nice looking jab.
Metharom 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.#T3#
Laine works the jab nicely.
Laine misses with a hook
and Metharom counters with a good low kick that Laine was not able to check.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Metharom feints a counter leg kick.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine lands a jab to Metharom's midsection.
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Metharom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Metharom misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Metharom takes one to the side of the head.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
Metharom connects with a body shot that sends Laine's belly button to the back.
Metharom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Metharom stalks Laine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Laine's face. Laine staggers backwards, shaken.
Laine lunges at Metharom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Metharom's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Laine lands the left hand.
Metharom takes one to the chin there.
Laine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine lands with a hook. Metharom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom misses with a straight right.
Laine digs a good hook to Metharom's body.
Laine scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Laine throws a nice head kick!
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine lands an overhand right.
Metharom swings widly with a right hand
and Laine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Laine scores with a nice strike.
Metharom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Metharom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laine swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2#
Metharom throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Laine throws a quick counter kick to the body but Metharom avoids it.
Laine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Laine misses with a body shot
and Metharom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laine catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Metharom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.#T3#
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine clobbers Metharom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Metharom moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine fires out a quick counter leg kick but Metharom just manages to avoid it.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Metharom misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Metharom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metharom throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine is looking to counter punch.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Metharom momentarily.
Metharom scores with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Metharom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Laine has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metharom can do to turn this around?#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom ducks right into an uppercut from Laine.
Laine connects with a single shot there.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine throws a leg kick but Metharom moved away.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom scores with a punch to the head.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Laine needs to keep his hands up - Metharom had a free shot at his head there.
Laine lunges at Metharom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Metharom's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine scores with a hook to the body. Metharom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Laine throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Metharom's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metharom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom misses with a kick to the body
and Laine counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom walks into a left hand.
Laine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laine misses with a looping right.#T1#
Metharom 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.
Laine thows a leg kick but Metharom checks it
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom checks a leg kick.
Laine with a nice cross.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
Metharom blocks a low kick nicely.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Laine scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom misses with a hook.
Laine scores with a punch to the head.
No joy there for Metharom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Metharom off balance momentarily.
Metharom misses with a lunging right hand
and Laine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laine throws a right hand that misses
and Metharom counters with a one-two to the body.
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Laine.#T3#
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laine misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Metharom throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Laine moves out of range. #T4#
Laine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Metharom tries to move into range but Laine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Metharom. Those never looked like landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laine, as that shot connected.
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!
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine misses with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laine throws a low kick but Metharom avoids it.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Laine defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
Laine misses with a hook.
Metharom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laine 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SMASH: Gulf vs Armstrong
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Laine looks to land a right hand but Drawers moved out of range.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Drawers.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laine defends it well.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Drawers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drawers moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laine defends it well.
Drawers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drawers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Drawers counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers tries to advance to mount but Laine denies him. #SUB2#
Drawers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Drawers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Drawers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Drawers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laine has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Drawers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laine has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Drawers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laine is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Drawers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laine, who protects the arm well.
Laine prevents Drawers from improving position. #SUB2#
Drawers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Drawers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Drawers's guard! Nice work there by Laine! #SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laine passes into side control.
Drawers is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drawers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for subs from the bottom but Laine mounts him!
Drawers regains half guard.#SUB2#
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laine pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laine pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Drawers is trying to get back to full guard.
Laine slows the pace down in half guard.
Laine continues to stall.
Laine works his foot free and advances to mount.
Drawers is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drawers keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Drawers moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laine scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Drawers.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.
Drawers walks into a stiff left hand from Laine.
Drawers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Drawers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drawers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target. #T1#
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Drawers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drawers with the counter takedown but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine throws a jab when Drawers was well out of range.
Drawers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Drawers is just out of range.
Laine lands a lovely overhand right.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
A head kick from Laine lands but Drawers takes it in his stride.
Laine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drawers under the eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Drawers moves out of range easily.
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!
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laine defends it well.
Laine lands the left hand.
Laine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine connects with a nice looking jab.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laine defends it well.#T3#
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laine defends it well.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Drawers moves his leg out of the way.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Laine pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Laine throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Drawers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Drawers passes Laine's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Drawers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Drawers is trying to work for a kimura but Laine is defending well.
Drawers wants to free his trapped foot but Laine is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4##SUB2#
Drawers is working for a submission of some sort.
Drawers works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Drawers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Drawers's guard! Nice work there by Laine! #SUB2#
Drawers throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laine uses it to pass to side control.
Drawers tries to bench press Laine off him but Laine keeps the position.
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!
Laine is looking to take a break and control but Drawers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine 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#
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Drawers's shoulder, as Drawers tries to avoid the shot.
Laine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drawers's hands.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Drawers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Drawers moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine scores with a leg kick.
Laine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drawers can do to turn this around?
Laine misses with a body kick.
Laine pushes Drawers away with a front kick.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Laine - that will leave a mark!
Drawers moves away from the strike by Laine.
Laine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drawers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.
Drawers slips under a jab from Laine.
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Drawers is out of range.
Laine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drawers at a distance.
Laine misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Drawers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Laine's guard.
Laine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drawers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.#T2#
Drawers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Laine pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Laine tries a low kick but Drawers avoids it.
Drawers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Drawers defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Drawers with the counter takedown but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine throws a leg kick but Drawers moved away.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laine defends it well.
Laine misses with a straight right.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Laine pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.
Drawers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laine defends it well.
Drawers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Drawers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Drawers checks the leg kick.
Drawers slips under a jab.
Drawers checks a leg kick nicely.
Drawers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Drawers tries to move into range but Laine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laine throws a leg kick but Drawers checks it.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drawers.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drawers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drawers.
Drawers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Laine looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Drawers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Drawers looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Laine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drawers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chester Drawers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drawers advances position into side control!
Drawers misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laine, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
After the fight, Muuka Laine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GAMMA#907 Daughtrey v Weight
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Fortay with a nice calf kick.
Fortay tries to score with a low kick but Laine moves his leg out of the way.
Fortay lands a nice shot that snaps Laine's head back.
Fortay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fortay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laine defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
Fortay throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Laine throws out a counter right but Fortay avoids it with no problem.
Fortay wants to land a leg kick but Laine is out of range. #CL#
Fortay clinches with his opponent.
Fortay misses with a knee strike.
Fortay throws a head punch that misses.
Fortay lands a right hand.
A short right from Fortay.
Laine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fortay backwards.
Laine throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortay tries to land a knee to the head but Laine blocks with his arms.
A right hand to the body from Fortay.
Fortay tries a knee to the head but Laine blocks it.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortay's elbow.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fortay lands a nice uppercut.
Fortay lands with a light punch inside. #T1##BC2#
Laine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Fortay lands with a right hand.
Fortay misses with a body shot.
Fortay misses with a straight right.
Laine counters with a body kick.
Fortay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fortay scores with a decent looking hook.
Fortay scores with a punch to the head.
Fortay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Fortay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fortay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fortay scrambles back to his feet.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Fortay swings widly with a right hand
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fortay on the side of the head.
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine throws out a counter right but Fortay avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Fortay.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fortay 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 Laine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Fortay throws a series of strikes that have Laine backpedaling.
Fortay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laine with the inside leg kick.
Laine slips under a jab from Fortay.
Fortay slips under a jab.
Laine throws the left hand but Fortay avoids the punch easily.
Fortay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fortay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot lands for Fortay.
Fortay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fortay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fortay moves forwards but Laine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine throws a series of punches but Fortay avoids them all with ease.
Fortay tries to score with a low kick but Laine moves his leg out of the way.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Fortay throws a right hand that misses
and Laine counters with a right hand to the body.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Fortay digs a good hook to Laine's body.
Fortay missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Fortay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fortay checks a leg kick.
Laine ducks right into an uppercut from Fortay.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Fortay half committed to a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Laine blocks the leg kick.
Fortay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Laine responds with a good body kick, but Fortay manages to step out the way in time.
A head kick misses from Fortay.
A head kick misses from Laine.
Fortay looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Fortay tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fortay thumps Laine with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Fortay. Beautiful body shot.
Good work by Fortay as he checks the leg kick.
Fortay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fortay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Fortay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fortay thumps Laine with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortay lands with a straight right. Laine didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Laine moves out of range as Fortay strikes.
Fortay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.#CL#
Fortay moves into the clinch.
Laine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fortay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fortay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laine misses with the head strike.
Laine tries to land knees in the clinch but Fortay avoids the damage to the body.
Fortay misses with the head strike.
Laine tries a body shot but Fortay blocks it.
Fortay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortay lands with a short shot to the head.
Laine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laine blocks it with crossed arms.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Laine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tree Fortay 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#
Fortay tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it.
Laine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fortay moves away from the strike by Laine.
Tree Fortay is winning the standup battle so far.
Fortay wants to clinch up but Laine keeps it at a distance.
Laine is looking to chop away at Fortay's legs.
Fortay seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fortay lands an overhand right.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Fortay saw that one coming.
Fortay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortay.
Laine slips under a jab from Fortay.
Fortay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fortay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laine moves away from the strike by Fortay. #CL#
Fortay moves into the clinch.
Fortay swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laine can do to turn this around?
Fortay misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Laine presses Fortay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Laine.
Fortay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laine blocks a low kick nicely.
Laine checks a low kick from Fortay.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fortay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fortay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fortay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laine throws a hook but Fortay avoids it easily.#CL#
Fortay has managed to clinch.
Fortay tries to land knees in the clinch but Laine avoids the damage to the body.
Fortay working aggressively here.
Laine blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortay.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortay looking to throw knees to the head but Laine is blocking nicely.
Laine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Fortay misses with some punches.
Fortay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortay working aggressively here.
Fortay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fortay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortay's elbow.
Fortay misses with the head strike.
Laine working aggressively here.
Laine lands a shoulder strike.
Laine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fortay backwards.
Laine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fortay avoids it.#BC2#
Laine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fortay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laine slips a straight right by Fortay.
Laine follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fortay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Laine's head backwards.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fortay throws a right hand that misses
and Fortay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortay throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine lands the left hand.#T3#
Fortay throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Fortay slips a straight right by Laine.
Fortay thows a leg kick but Laine checks it
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Laine.
Fortay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laine circles away quickly and effectively.
Fortay throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine throws the left hand but Fortay avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Fortay forces Laine back against the cage and clinches.
Tree Fortay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fortay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortay managing to block the knees to the body from Laine.
Fortay looking to throw knees to the head but Laine is blocking nicely.
Fortay has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
Laine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fortay throws a punch but it's blocked by Laine.
Fortay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laine tries to work over Fortay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine lands an uppercut.
Laine is leaning against Fortay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fortay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Fortay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laine lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Fortay fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Laine.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laine misses with a knee to the head.
Laine lands with a left to the head.
Fortay misses with the head strike.
Laine lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortay blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Laine.
Fortay takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fortay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortay controls his hands.
Fortay misses with a knee to the head.
Laine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tree Fortay has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fortay misses with some punches.
Fortay misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tree Fortay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tree Fortay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Fortay throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Laine.
Fortay tries to clinch up but Laine circles away and keeps his distance.
Fortay misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Laine throws a leg kick but Fortay moved away.
Fortay lunges at Laine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laine's hand.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortay.
Laine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fortay darts in trying to clinch
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Laine lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine moves out of range as Fortay strikes.
Laine has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Laine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fortay throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Fortay wants to clinch.#T1#
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fortay.
Fortay misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Fortay rushes Laine and presses him up against the cage.
Laine tries to work over Fortay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortay managing to block the knees to the body from Laine.
Fortay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortay has Laine pressed against the cage, preventing Laine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Fortay.
Laine scores with a shot to the side of Fortay's head.
Laine misses with some punches.
Fortay blocks the elbow strike.
Laine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fortay backwards.
Fortay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laine blocks it with crossed arms.
Fortay blocks a body shot from Laine.
Fortay blocks an elbow strike from Laine.
Laine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortay.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fortay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fortay avoids the elbow strike from Laine, against the cage.
#BC2#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Fortay with a jab.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Fortay tries to counter by clinching up but Laine breaks away and moves out of range.
Fortay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him.
Fortay is looking to clinch but Laine is avoiding it.
Fortay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine scores with a kick to the body.
Fortay throws a leg kick but Laine moved away.
Fortay connects with a crisp jab.
Jab from Laine.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch but Laine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fortay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fortay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fortay checks a leg kick nicely.
Laine throws a hook but Fortay avoids it easily.
Fortay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch but Laine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Fortay moves out of range easily.
Fortay tries to clinch there but Laine circles away.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land. #T4#
Laine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laine lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Laine - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortay blocks a body shot from Laine.
Fortay misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
Still in the clinch, Fortay scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fortay's brow.
Fortay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fortay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortay gets through Laine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laine looking to throw knees to the head but Fortay is blocking nicely.
Fortay dodges an elbow strike from Laine.
Fortay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine lands with a right to the head.
Fortay lands with a light punch inside.
Fortay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Fortay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fortay 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tree Fortay!
After winning the bout, Tree Fortay 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:
GAMMA#903 Falcone v Papa
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Storm swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Storm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Laine's head back.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Storm.
Laine lands a nice hook to Storm's body. Storm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been informed that Storm 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.
Laine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
Laine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Storm misses with a leg kick
and Laine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Storm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Storm avoids the body shot from Laine.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm thuds a left hand into Laine's body.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Laine stuns Storm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laine is looking to chop away at Storm's legs.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Laine scores with a jab to the head.
Storm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laine.
Storm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laine rather than just go for the knockout.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick.
Storm lands a body shot.
Nice shot by Storm.
Laine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Laine off the cage and back into range.
Storm lands a slapping body shot.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Storm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks.
Storm throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Storm connects with a looping right hand.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Storm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Storm feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Laine connects with a body shot that sends Storm's belly button to the back.
Storm throws a shot to the body.
Storm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Storm dips to his left and cracks Laine with an uppercut!
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Storm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Storm lands a jab to Laine's midsection.
Storm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Storm walks into a left hand.
Storm connects with a leg kick.
Storm is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine lands a lovely overhand right.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Storm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Laine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
Laine jabs at Storm's body.
Storm scores with a shot to the body.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laine tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm slips under a jab.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laine at a distance.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Laine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Storm lands with a kick to the ribs.
Storm is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Laine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Storm connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Storm misses with a wild combination.
Laine tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm 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#
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Laine misses.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Storm.
Storm throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Storm 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 Laine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Storm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Storm connects with a jab.
Storm scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Storm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laine doesn't seem bothered though.
Storm is looking to chop away at Laine's legs.
Storm throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laine at a distance.
Storm swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Storm works Laine's body with a nice hook.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick.
Storm throws a head kick that half lands.
Storm blocks a head kick by Laine.
Storm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Laine counters with a quick kick to the body but Storm blocks it.
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine moves out of range as Storm throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
Storm throws out a counter right but Laine avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laine 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 Storm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Storm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range. #T2#
Storm throws out a leg kick but Laine moves out of range and Storm only half commits.
Laine lands with a nice combination. Storm backs away looking to recover.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Storm off balance momentarily.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine staying out of range there.
Storm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laine checks a low kick from Storm.
Storm jabs at Laine's body.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Storm throws a nice head kick!
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Storm tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Storm misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laine throws a right and a left that Storm avoids nicely.
Storm appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Storm, right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm slips a jab from Laine.
Storm throws out a leg kick but Laine moves out of range and Storm only half commits.
Storm tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it.
An inside leg kick from Storm misses.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Storm thows a leg kick but Laine checks it
enabling Laine to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Storm throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm needs to keep his hands up - Laine had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Laine scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Storm.
Laine scores with a jab to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Laine might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine checks a low kick from Storm.
Storm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Storm tries to score with a low kick but Laine moves his leg out of the way.
Storm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laine moves out of range of the leg kick from Storm.
Storm 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.
Storm misses with a hook.
Laine thows a leg kick but Storm checks it
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm throws a leg kick which misses Laine's front leg but catches the back leg as Laine tries to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Laine there.
Laine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Storm if he has to take too many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Laine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Storm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laine slips a jab and a cross from Storm.
Storm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Laine moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStorm.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Storm digs a good hook to Laine's body.
Storm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine misses the jab.
Donk. Storm catches Laine right on the button with a cross.
Storm lands a head kick!
#T1#
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Laine scores with a push kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Storm 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 Laine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Storm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Storm cracks a nice hook into Laine's ribs.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Laine takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Laine misses with a leg kick.
Storm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Storm.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincoln Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Storm blocks a head kick by Laine.
Storm tries a quick counter leg kick but Laine is wise to it.
Storm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
Storm throws a front kick aimed at Laine's knee but Laine avoids it well.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Laine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Storm has time to react.
Laine misses with a hook
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Storm coming out on top.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Storm is able to avoid easily.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range.
Storm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine misses with a hook
and Storm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Laine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Storm misses.
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laine slips under a jab from Storm.
Storm connects with a high kick.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Storm.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Laine both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut.
Laine throws a body kick that misses.
Storm scores with a body shot.
Laine with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm misses with an uppercut
and Laine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Storm is rocked!
Laine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A bone on bone clash there as Storm blocks the leg kick.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Storm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Storm counters with a low kick, right behind Laine 's knee.
Laine throws out a leg kick but Storm moves out of range and Laine only half commits.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Storm.
Storm scores with a jab to the body.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Laine checks a low kick from Storm.
Storm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Storm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
A nice inside leg kick there by Storm. That's going to slow Laine down.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Storm 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!
Lincoln Storm decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#899 Papa v Falcone
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Areni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Areni closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Areni looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Areni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni controlling the pace.
Areni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Areni working over Laine with some ground and pound. Laine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Areni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Areni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Areni in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Areni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Areni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laine defending well though.
Areni throwing shots but Laine is blocking nicely.
Areni wants to take a breather but Laine is having none of it. #T2#
Areni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laine's head.
Areni working the head and body with strikes.
Areni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Areni with the ground and pound but Laine uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Areni distracts Laine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Areni throwing strikes from guard but Laine blocks nicely.
Areni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Areni scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Areni with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Areni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Areni trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Areni postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Areni throws an elbow that misses. Laine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Areni's guard. Nice move by Laine!#REVB##SUB#
Areni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laine is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Areni working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laine has passed into half guard!
Areni is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Laine controlling the action here.
Laine is continuing to stall.
Areni is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hin Areni dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Areni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Areni counters with a straight right hand.
Laine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Areni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Areni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine thuds his shin into the meat of Areni's side.
Laine misses the body punch
and Areni counters with a straight right hand.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
and Areni counters with a nice leg kick.
Areni shoots in for a double leg but Laine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Areni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laine catches Areni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Areni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laine can do to turn this around?
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!
Jab by Areni.
Areni shoots in for a takedown but Laine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Areni misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.#T1#
Areni catches Laine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laine thumps Areni with a low kick.
Areni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck for Areni with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hin Areni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Areni. Those never looked like landing.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Laine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Areni throws a quick counter kick to the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Areni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
Laine scores with a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Laine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Areni.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Areni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine defending well as Areni loads up on a big left hand.
Areni is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine throws a head kick that misses
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Areni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Areni walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laine.
Jab by Laine.
A big right from Areni misses.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Areni throws an off balance right hand
and Laine counters with a body kick. #T3#
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine with a nice calf kick.
Good leg kick by Laine.
Areni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Areni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laine.
Areni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Areni steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laine. That one must have hurt.
Laine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Areni throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine avoids the body shot from Areni.
Laine has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Areni shoots in for a takedown but Laine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Areni misses with a low kick.
Areni loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine works over Areni's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Hin Areni has been cut.
Areni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Areni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laine's head.
Laine scores with a sloppy right hand. Areni should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Areni.
Areni moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine lands with a cross.
Laine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Areni will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Areni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Areni tries to move into range but Laine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Areni lands a slapping body shot.
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Areni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Areni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Areni ducks down to avoid it.
Areni scores with a hook.
Areni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Areni is out of range and Laine settles back down.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Areni moves his leg out of the way.
Laine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick lands for Areni.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Areni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Areni is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Areni.
Laine lands with a right hand.
Areni staying out of range there.
Areni appears to be looking for a big counter.
Laine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Areni goes for a double leg but Laine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laine continues to drive forward.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Areni's elbow.
Areni has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
Laine throws an elbow that misses.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Laine.
Laine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Areni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Areni wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Areni.
Laine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Areni.
Laine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laine trying to land knees to the body.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
Laine tries to work over Areni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Areni fails to land.
Laine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Areni fails to land.
Laine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
Laine misses with the head strike.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Areni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laine's elbow. #BC2#
Laine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laine throws the left hand but Areni avoids the punch easily.
Laine misses with a low kick as Areni jumps back.
Laine digs a good hook to Areni's body.
#T3#
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Areni.
Areni throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Areni lands a body shot.
Areni avoids the body shot from Laine.
Areni moves away from the strike by Laine.
Areni misses with a straight right.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Areni counters with a nice body shot.
Laine misses the jab.
Areni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Laine just manages to avoid it.
Areni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice shot by Laine.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
Laine moves out of range of the leg kick from Areni.#T4#
Laine looks for the body kick but Areni saw that one coming.
Areni takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Areni is defended easily by Laine.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine lands a front kick.
Areni throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Areni. That's going to slow Laine down.
Areni swings widly with a right hand
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine throws a fast counter high kick but Areni manages to duck under it in time.
Laine with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Laine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine 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:
GAMMA#894 MacArthur v Whymer
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Bush takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Bush clinches up against the cage.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bush misses with the head strike.
Bush struggles to land a body shot inside as Laine controls his hands.
Laine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bush lands with a left to the head.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Bush controls the action.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Bush controls his hands.
Laine pushes Bush back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bush blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Bush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bush doesn't seem phased though.
Bush misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Laine misses
enabling Bush to counter with a crisp jab.
Bush slips a jab from Laine.#CL2#
Bush moves into the clinch.
Laine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Laine lands a nice knee to the body.
Bush softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1##BC#
Laine manages to break the clinch.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laine throws a one two combo.
Bush scores with a nice right hand.
Bush takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Bush.
Bush with a jab.
Bush clobbers Laine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Laine slips a straight right by Bush.
Laine walks into a jab.
Bush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bush moves in looking to clinch but Laine pushes him off.
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!
Bush attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bush misses with a hook
and Laine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bush thinking.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bush has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bush pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Laine back to the cage. Bush follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Bush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Laine slips under a jab.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch but Laine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laine lands with a kick to the ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bush.
Bush lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laine lands a right hand.
Bush blocks an elbow strike from Laine.
Bush's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laine tries to land knees in the clinch but Bush avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Bush manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bush misses the target.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bush.
Bush misses with a straight left. #T3#
Laine throws a head kick but Bush moves out of range.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Laine staying out of range there.
Laine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bush in his tracks.
Laine wants to slow Bush down by chopping away at his legs.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bush thumps Laine with a low kick.
Laine throws a head kick that misses
and Bush counters with an inside leg kick.
Laine cracks Bush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bush misses with a looping right.
Bush lands with an overhand left.
Bush fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No joy there for Bush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bush doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Bush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bush there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bush getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Laine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bush.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bush moves away.
Bush unleashes a big counter combination but Laine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A clash of legs there as Bush blocks the low kick.
Laine swings for the body but Bush moves out of range.
Bush lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bush takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bush is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Laine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bush pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laine is out of range and Bush settles back down.
A punch combination from Laine misses.
Bush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick from Bush.
Bush attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bush throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laine counters with a thumping low kick.
Laine lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dulles Bush will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Laine swats away the attempt to clinch by Bush.
Bush misses with an uppercut
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
Bush works over Laine's head and body with a nice combination.
Laine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine throws out a leg kick but Bush moves out of range and Laine only half commits.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
Laine throws a push kick but Bush slaps the foot to one side.
Bush throws an off balance right hand
and Laine counters with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bush.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bush.
Laine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bush lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Laine slips a straight right by Bush.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Bush throws a head kick that misses.
Bush finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bush.
Bush throws a push kick but Laine slaps the foot to one side.
Bush is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Bush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bush misses with some punches.
Bush avoids the elbow strike from Laine, against the cage.
Laine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bush throws a head punch that misses.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
Laine digs a right hand underneath Bush's ribcage. Bush let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bush's elbow.
Nice body punch from Bush - that landed with a thud.
Bush working aggressively here.
Bush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bush working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Laine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bush jabs Laine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laine.
Bush lets loose with a powerful body kick. Laine will feel that in the morning.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine throws a hook but Bush avoids it easily.
Bush throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Laine throws a front kick that sends Bush stumbling back into the cage.
Bush moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.
A big left from Bush misses.
Laine lands with an overhand left.
Dulles Bush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.#T3#
Laine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Laine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bush lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Bush pushes Laine up against the cage in a clinch.
Laine trying to land knees to the body.
Laine scores with a shoulder strike.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
Laine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bush lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laine or not.
Bush misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Laine manages to break the clinch.
Bush throws a leg kick but Laine moved away.
Laine lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bush looks to land a combination but Laine avoids it well.
Laine slips a jab and a cross from Bush.
Bush finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laine fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bush just manages to avoid it.
Bush scores with a nice head shot.
Laine throws a lazy body kick
enabling Bush to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bush lands a lovely overhand right.
Bush works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Bush takes the fight into the clinch.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bush has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
Laine tries to throw a body punch but Bush avoids it by throwing Laine back against the cage.
Bush misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dulles Bush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bush swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bush manages to avoid it.
Laine takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Bush gets a clinch.
Bush misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bush's brow.
Laine tries a body shot but Bush blocks it.
Dulles Bush seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laine misses with some punches.
Bush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bush's elbow.
Bush has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Dulles Bush has been cut.
Bush's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine misses with the head strike.
Laine lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
Laine blocking some punches.
Laine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laine pushes Bush back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
Laine blocks a body shot from Bush.
Bush misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bush.
Bush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Bush breaks the clinch.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bush.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bush! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Bush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Bush.
Laine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bush tries to clinch
and Laine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Bush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Bush.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Bush's knee but Bush avoids it well.
Laine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick from Bush lands but Laine takes it in his stride.
Laine avoids the body shot from Bush.
Laine is looking to counter punch.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bush.
Laine throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Laine scores with a nice body kick.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Bush takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Bush appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bush throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laine counters with a left to the body.
Bush moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
The crowd cheers as Bush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laine doesn't seem phased though.
Bush moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Laine misses with the body kick
and Bush counters with a stiff right hand.
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laine swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bush tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Bush instigates a clinch.
Laine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bush lands with a right to the head.
Laine tries to land knees in the clinch but Bush avoids the damage to the body.
Bush lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bush.
That kick from Laine tenderised Bush's leg. Bush is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bush counters with a nice uppercut.
Bush scores with a nice head shot.
Laine misses with a leg kick
and Bush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bush misses with a hook.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Bush sees coming a mile off.
Dulles Bush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bush misses with a kick to the body.
Laine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Bush avoids it.
Laine takes one to the chin there.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bush feints a counter leg kick.
Bush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bush lands a jab-cross combination.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dulles Bush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bush 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dulles Bush!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dulles Bush thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GAMMA#889 Manowaru v Grabber
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laine moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Laine's midsection.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Laine scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine blocks a leg kick.
Laine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Laine should have avoided that one.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit cracks Laine with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Laine sees coming a mile off.
Laine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Laine in the body.
Laine throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Laine lands a slapping body shot.
Laine scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laine looking to throw knees to the head but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Laine.
Laine throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Laine presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Laine's ribcage. Laine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Laine.
Laine lands a right hand. #T2#
Laine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Laine controls his hands.
Laine missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laine prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Laine avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Laine tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine missing with knees to the body.
Laine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
Laine takes a shot to the head.
Laine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
Laine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Laine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Laine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit takes a knee to the side of the body.
Laine lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as Laine throws knees to the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sitsongrit blocks it with crossed arms.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laine misses with a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laine's elbow.
Laine misses with an elbow over the top.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine misses with an elbow over the top.
Laine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not. #T4#
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laine blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Laine controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Laine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Laine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Laine lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Laine connects with a knee to the head.
Laine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.#BC#
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laine throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Laine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laine rather than just go for the knockout.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit clobbers Laine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Sitsongrit responds with a good body kick, but Laine manages to step out the way in time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Laine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Laine misses the target.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.#T1#
Laine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Laine's head.
A clash of legs there as Laine blocks the low kick.
Laine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Laine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sitsongrit will feel that in the morning.
Laine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Laine lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laine checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine. #T2#
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
Laine lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Laine counters with a good low kick that Sitsongrit was not able to check.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Decent striking displayed by Laine there.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Laine slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Laine throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming. #T3#
Laine lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Laine.
Laine walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit 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.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laine moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Laine thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Laine jumps back.
Laine with a nice calf kick.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine lands a jab.
Laine moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Laine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laine.
Nice body kick from Laine.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Laine wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Laine is predictable there
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laine on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Laine jumps back.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Laine connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Laine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laine swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Laine misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine connects with a nice looking jab.
Laine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Laine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laine is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Laine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range. #T3#
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Laine's body.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine fakes the leg kick and cracks Sitsongrit in the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine is looking to counter punch.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Laine will feel that in the morning.
Laine scores with a body shot.
Laine throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Laine's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laine momentarily.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Laine misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big right from Laine misses.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Laine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Laine walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#883 Damagon v Bolleke
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laine looks for the body kick but San Pedro saw that one coming.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Laine dips to his left and cracks San Pedro with an uppercut!
Laine ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range.
San Pedro lands a glancing blow to the side of Laine's head.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
San Pedro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Laine lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro moves out of range as Laine strikes.
San Pedro takes a kick to the side of 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!
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine misses with a hook
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.#T1#
San Pedro throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
Laine walks into a straight right hand from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
San Pedro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laine counters with a stiff right hand.
San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Laine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick.
San Pedro throws a leg kick
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine scores with a punch to the head.
San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine is looking to chop away at San Pedro's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from San Pedro tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Laine blocks the low kick.
A lazy body kick from Laine
and San Pedro counters with an outside leg kick.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Laine fakes the leg kick and cracks San Pedro in the body.
San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by San Pedro.
Laine misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
San Pedro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
San Pedro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
San Pedro tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it.
Laine avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
San Pedro tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears San Pedro was looking to counter with a kick there.
San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laine on the side of the head.
Laine lands a right hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Laine blocks the leg kick.
San Pedro lands a jab to the head.
San Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but San Pedro saw it coming and moves away.
Laine is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
San Pedro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
San Pedro misses with a wild body shot.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and moves out of range.
San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from San Pedro misses.
San Pedro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laine on the side of the head.
Laine throws a head kick but San Pedro moves out of range.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Pedro takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Laine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
San Pedro misses with a wild body shot.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine misses with a right hand #CL#
and San Pedro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Laine prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro.
Laine tries to break free but San Pedro pushes him back against the cage.
San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Laine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover.
San Pedro thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laine keeps San Pedro at a distance using the push kick.
San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
San Pedro throws a leg kick that misses.
San Pedro lands a nice hook to Laine's body. Laine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
San Pedro scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of San Pedro's head.
Laine slips a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a push kick but Laine slaps the foot to one side.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
Laine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laine scores with a jab to the head.
San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laine misses with a hook.
Laine defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro walks into a left hand.
A big right from San Pedro misses.
Laine blocks a leg kick.
Laine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
San Pedro scores with a nice strike.
Laine lunges at San Pedro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by San Pedro's hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back.
San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target.
San Pedro tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick.
San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
San Pedro cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laine checks a leg kick.
San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Laine moved away.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Laine.#T3#
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laine misses with a straight right.
San Pedro misses with a hook.
San Pedro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Laine if he has to take too many more of those.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
San Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Laine misses.
San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
San Pedro jabs at Laine's body.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro avoids a kick to the body.
San Pedro sizes up Laine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laine thumps San Pedro with a low kick.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
San Pedro scores with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro.
Laine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laine can do to turn this around?
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
San Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
San Pedro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but San Pedro avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro 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#
Laine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and San Pedro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laine scrambles back to his feet.
San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine connects with a nice looking jab.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
A jab from San Pedro does it's job there.
San Pedro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by San Pedro.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
Laine is trying to counter with his kicks.
No joy there for Laine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
A jab lands there for San Pedro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily.#T1#
San Pedro misses with a leg kick.
San Pedro lands a front kick.
A jab from Laine does it's job there.
Laine tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
San Pedro throws a chopping leg kick but Laine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro.
A low kick lands for Laine.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine misses with a head kick.
San Pedro is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Laine. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
San Pedro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters with a thumping low kick.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
San Pedro is looking to counter punch.
Laine throws a wild body kick that San Pedro sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by San Pedro.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
San Pedro throws an off balance right hand
and Laine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
San Pedro with a jab.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
San Pedro avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine motions for San Pedro to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
San Pedro slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by San Pedro.#CL#
San Pedro gets a clinch.
Laine missing with knees to the body.
San Pedro lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from San Pedro. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro.
Laine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro.
Laine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
San Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
San Pedro lands a shot to the body.
San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laine.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro stalling the fight.
#T4##BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch.
Laine tries to move into range but San Pedro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
San Pedro connects with an inside leg kick.
San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
San Pedro keeps Laine at a distance using the push kick.
San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Esteban San Pedro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laine throws a predictable looking body shot
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laine misses with a shot to the body
and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
San Pedro lands a nice looking body kick.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well San Pedro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro!
Esteban San Pedro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GAMMA#880 Joosep v Damagon
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Kid checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Laine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Kid loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine lands with a straight right. Kid didn't see that one coming.
Laine throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Kid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Laine's guard.
Laine trying to control the position here.
Kid looking to pass the guard.
Laine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid throws a strike but Laine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Laine preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Kid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kid looking for a guillotine here but Laine defends easily.
Kid wants to improve his position but instead Laine has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Kid tries to get to full guard but Laine has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kid looking for subs from the bottom but Laine mounts him!
Kid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kid just holding on.
Laine controlling from the full mount.
Kid stops Laine from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Kid tries to lock up and control but Laine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kid reaches up to try and control the position but Laine seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kid rolls and tries to escape and now Laine has his back!
Kid looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laine wants to control but Kid is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laine keeps control of the position as Kid tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine 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#
Kid jabs at Laine's body.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kid lands a jab to the head.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kid.
Kid 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.
Laine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kid throws a nice looking combination but Laine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kid 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.
Laine lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kid tries to move into range but Laine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kid shoots in looking for a takedown. Laine tries to sprawl out of it but Kid keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Kid lands a lovely overhand right.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD#
Kid scores with a takedown into Laine's guard.
Laine kicks Kid off and gets to his feet.
Kid connects with the punch.
Laine misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laine as he jumps to the side.
Kid loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Laine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kid to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Laine pushes Kid off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Kid closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laine's guard.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Kid is looking to advance position but Laine has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Kid stops Laine from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kid wants to control but Laine is having none of it.
Kid is working to get back to half guard.
Kid tries to hold on but Laine pushes him away.
Laine controlling from the full mount.
Kid is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kid wants to hold on but Laine pushes him away.
Kid wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kid tries to roll but Laine sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muuka Laine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kid trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kid lands a slapping body shot.
Laine throws a nice looking combination but Kid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine throws a low kick, looking for Kid's leg but Kid calmly moves out of range.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Kid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laine is fending him off so far but Kid persists. Nope, Laine circles away and we're back to standing.
Laine delivers a nice body kick.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Kid moved out of range nicely.
Kid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.#TD#
Kid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laine to the ground. Kid is now in Laine's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kid.
Laine keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass.
Laine has his hands on Kid's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Kid sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kid looking to pass the guard.
Disco Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kid's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Kid off balance momentarily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kid throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Laine.
Kid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kid blocks a leg kick.
Laine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kid on the side of the head.
Kid looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Kid moves into range and clinches up with Laine.
Kid swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Kid as he checks the leg kick.
Kid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Laine. That snapped Kid's head back.
#T3#
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kid sizes up Laine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Laine finds it's way through Kid's defenses.
Kid throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Laine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kid. Kid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kid misses with a double jab.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
Laine thuds his right hand into Kid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kid swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A low kick lands for Laine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine catches Kid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Kid avoids the head kick by Laine.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Kid moved away.
Kid throws a lazy uppercut
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Kid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laine wants it to stay on the feet.
Donk. Laine catches Kid right on the button with a cross.
Kid takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laine in his tracks.
Kid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laine moves out of range as Kid strikes.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Laine.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laine 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
A very excited looking Muuka Laine rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#876 Kodjia v Manowaru
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Friman taking a breather.
Laine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Friman.
Friman avoiding damage as Laine throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Friman breaks the clinch.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Friman.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Friman. That did some damage!
Friman swings widly with a right hand
and Laine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Friman takes a step back to recover.
Laine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Laine makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Friman really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman checks a leg kick.
Friman avoids the body shot from Laine.
A jab from Friman misses. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Friman with the counter takedown but Laine avoids it easily.#CL2#
Laine tries to keep at a distance but Friman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Friman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Friman looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Friman wants the takedown. Laine is fighting it off but Friman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Laine's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Friman wants to pass the guard but Laine is keeping the position.
Friman postures up and lands a big shot to Laine's brow. #T2#
Laine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Friman advances position into side control!
Friman trying to control the action but Laine is working from the bottom.
Friman taking a break here but Laine is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3#
Friman is looking to advance position but Laine won't allow it.
Friman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Friman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Friman is looking to stall here but Laine recovers full guard.
Friman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Friman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Friman moved away.
Laine throws out a leg kick but Friman moves out of range and Laine only half commits.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Friman sees coming a mile off.
Friman misses with a shot to the body
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Laine connects with a leg kick.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Friman.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Friman with the counter takedown but Laine avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Friman defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Friman throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Friman shoots in and gets a takedown into Laine's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Friman lands a slapping body shot.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Laine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Laine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine slips a straight right by Friman.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Friman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laine defends it well.
Friman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Friman moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Friman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Friman trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom.
Friman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laine wants to stand and escape but Friman is having none of it.
Oskar Friman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Friman content to stall in guard here.
Friman forces his way into half guard.
Laine is looking for a sweep. Friman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friman.
My spies in The Lab inform me that Friman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Friman wants to free his trapped foot but Laine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Friman trying to control the pace.
Friman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Friman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Friman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laine's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laine throws the left hand but Friman avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Friman tries to clinch but Laine moves out of range.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine slaps away a takedown attempt from Friman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laine quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Friman misses with a straight right.
Friman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Friman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laine defends it nicely.
Laine scores with a hook to the body. Friman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Friman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laine as he avoids it easily.
Muuka Laine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.
Friman tries to clinch there but Laine circles away.
Friman missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Friman takes a kick to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Laine. Those never looked like landing.
Laine 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.
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Friman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friman shoots for a takedown but Laine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friman blocks a head kick by Laine.
Laine lands with a good body shot.
Laine slips under a jab from Friman.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Friman avoided it.
Friman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friman throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Laine jabs Friman right on the nose. Friman blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine 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#
A combination from Laine does no damage.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine catches Friman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laine cracks Friman with an open hand slap.
Laine throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Friman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Friman.
Friman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Friman wants to pass the guard but Laine is keeping the position.
Friman throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom.
Friman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Friman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Friman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Friman wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Laine throws a front kick that sends Friman stumbling back into the cage.
Laine scores with a nice strike.
Friman blocks the body kick.
#T2##CL2#
Laine tries to keep at a distance but Friman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Friman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Friman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laine.
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Friman scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Laine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Friman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine walks into a stiff left hand from Friman.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Friman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Laine manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Friman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laine has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Friman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Laine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Friman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Laine lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Friman can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Laine.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friman manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine slips a straight right by Friman.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
The fighters circling - Friman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Friman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Friman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Friman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oskar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine lands a nice looking body kick.
Friman checks a leg kick.
Friman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him.
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Friman saw that one coming.
Friman throws a shot to the body.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Friman is able to avoid easily.
Friman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laine defends it well.
Friman tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Friman or perhaps it was just good defense by Laine, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laine, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Oskar Friman was interviewed post fight and said 'Seriously? Why any org even allows to cheat with weight like that?'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#871 Grabber v Steel
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Bush missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine connects with a body shot that sends Bush's belly button to the back.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine flicks out a counter leg kick but Bush steps away.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bush counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Bush moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bush.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine lands a nice shot that snaps Bush's head back.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laine throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Bush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bush has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1##BC#
Bush breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Laine.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
and Bush counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Bush fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bush!
Bush with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Bush moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bush's brow.
Laine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bush takes a shot to the head.
Bush lands a nice shot to the body.
Bush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laine working aggressively here.
Bush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Bush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Bush lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Bush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bush avoids the head kick by Laine.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bush checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bush throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Bush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bush under the eye.
Bush lands a nice shot that snaps Laine's head back.
Bush checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laine has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Laine digs a good hook to Bush's body.
Bush tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
Bush tries to clinch but Laine moves out of range.
Bush misses with a head kick.
Bush throws a front kick aimed at Laine's knee but Laine avoids it well.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bush. #T3#
Laine scores with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Bush throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range.
Bush takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine keeps the fight on the outside.
Bush misses with a wild combination.
Bush throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Bush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Bush is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Laine tries to keep at a distance but Bush has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bush looks to throw a body kick
and Laine counters with a nice kick to the body.
Laine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bush takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bush swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laine counters with a body kick that stops Bush in his tracks momentarily.
Bush misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Bush misses with a hook.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bush misses the target.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Bush takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bush. That did some damage!
Bush steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laine. That one must have hurt.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Bush moved away.
Laine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bush with a nice calf kick.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bush takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bush blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Laine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bush blocks a leg kick.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bush connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laine scrambles back to his feet.
Bush wants to clinch but Laine slips to the side
and Laine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bush wants to land a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Laine misses.
Laine moves out of range of the leg kick from Bush.
Laine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bush momentarily.
Laine moves forwards but Bush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Bush misses.
Bush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Laine throws a body punch but Bush moves out of range.
Bush was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Bush scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine checks a low kick from Bush.
Bush bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Laine swings widly with a right hand
and Bush counters with a nice leg kick.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Bush has Laine up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Bush.
Laine lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Laine.
Bush lands a body punch.
Bush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bush blocks it with crossed arms.
Bush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bush.
Bush misses with a body punch.
Laine tries to work over Bush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bush blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
Bush prevents a body shot from Laine.
Laine lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bush avoids it.
Laine working aggressively here.
Bush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bush pushes Laine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bush.
Laine lands with a short shot to the head.
Laine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Laine.
Laine lands with a right to the head.
Laine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bush backwards.
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bush throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
Bush tries to throw a body punch but Laine avoids it by throwing Bush back against the cage.
Laine misses with some punches.
Laine misses with a knee to the head.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Bush misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bush - that will leave a mark!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bush.
Laine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bush throws a poor cross that misses
and Laine counters with a good low kick that Bush was not able to check.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Bush seems unphased.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bush was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Bush getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bush manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Bush wants to slow Laine down by chopping away at his legs.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Bush misses with a body kick.
Bush connects with a right hand. Laine shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
Bush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine feints a counter leg kick.
Laine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bush's head backwards.
Bush lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laine takes a step back to recover.
Bush takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bush avoids the head kick by Laine.
A little feinted left hand from Bush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bush misses the shot to the body.
Laine feints a counter leg kick.
Bush takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Laine misses.
Laine motions for Bush to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Muuka Laine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Laine.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Bush saw that one coming.
Bush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Laine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Bush moved out of range nicely.
Bush lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laine takes a step back to recover.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bush has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bush checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Laine lands a body shot.
Bush thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Laine if he has to take too many more of those.
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Bush.
Bush moves away from the strike by Laine.
A swing and a miss from Laine.#T1#
Bush ducks right into an uppercut from Laine.
Bush tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bush tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laine is able to avoid easily.
Bush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Bush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine throws out a counter right but Bush avoids it with no problem.
Bush lands with a nice combination. Laine backs away looking to recover.
Bush is looking to clinch.
Bush digs a good hook to Laine's body.
Laine has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bush.
Laine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bush.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Bush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick from Laine.
Laine slips under a jab from Bush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine misses with a left hand
and Bush counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laine connects with the punch.#T2#
Bush throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Laine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bush wants to clinch.
Bush avoids the head kick by Laine.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bush throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Bush is looking to clinch but Laine is avoiding it.
Laine throws out a counter right but Bush avoids it with no problem.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bush fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Bush saw it coming and moves away.
Bush checks a low kick from Laine.
Bush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Bush with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bush slips a straight right by Laine.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bush.
Bush misses with a low kick.
A big left from Laine misses.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bush.
Laine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Laine with a jab.
Bush is looking to land body kicks.
Bush lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Laine stuns Bush with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Bush.
A telegraphed right hand from Bush misses the target. #T4#
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bush tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bush cracks Laine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bush moves away from the strike by Laine.
Laine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dulles Bush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick from Bush misses.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bush. Bush obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bush. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bush throws a body shot but no joy.
Bush takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bush feints a jab promting Laine to slip. Bush then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Laine slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dulles Bush.
Well Laine 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GAMMA#863 Falcone v Merel
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laine fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Laine avoids it with no problem.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laine misses with a hook.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Laine is looking to clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas slips a straight right by Laine.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Laine's head.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Laine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Laine drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas tries to stall but Laine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Laine.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Laine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laine misses with some punches.
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas looking to slow down the pace here.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laine takes a shot to the head.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Laine controls his hands.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Laine misses with some punches.
Laine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thomas lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Thomas.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laine is keeping busy.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine prevents a body shot from Thomas.
A hook to the body from Laine.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laine presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Laine is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Laine working aggressively here.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses. #T3##BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Laine.
Laine doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
As Laine backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Laine manages to avoid it all.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Laine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas misses the jab.
Laine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas clobbers Laine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas with the inside leg kick.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas wants to counter with a clinch but Laine pushes him away.#T4#
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Laine swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas catches Laine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laine swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
A leg kick checked by Laine.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.#CL#
Laine gets a clinch.
Laine lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Thomas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Thomas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Laine. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laine slips under a jab from Thomas.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Thomas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Laine.
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Laine is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas. That's going to slow Laine down. #T1#
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Laine's body. Laine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine tries to clinch up.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine throws out a powerful jab.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laine connects with a leg kick.
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laine throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas slips a straight right by Laine.
Laine catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laine tries to work over Thomas's front leg with a kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Laine misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Laine tries to clinch up.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Thomas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Laine doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Laine scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Laine moves into the clinch successfully.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Laine digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laine working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Laine avoids them all with ease.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Thomas lands a head shot.
Laine connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
Thomas thuds his shin into the meat of Laine's side.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Laine.#T4#
A good leg kick by Laine.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Laine throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Thomas backs away, Laine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Laine tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
A big right from Thomas misses.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Laine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
Laine lands a shot to the body.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas lands a right hand.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that second round.
That's time! Laine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Laine looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Laine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas 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.
Laine throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Laine clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Laine has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thomas has Laine pressed against the cage.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas looking to stall.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laine.
Tom Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Laine.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Laine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Laine prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Laine scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Laine takes a shot to the head.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Laine.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomas taking a breather.
Laine misses with some punches.
Laine misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laine works the jab nicely.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laine throws out a powerful jab.
Laine misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Laine misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Laine.
Laine moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine connects with a nice looking jab.
Laine tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laine moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Laine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laine lands with a cross.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Laine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
A very excited looking Muuka Laine rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#856 Horse v Ruas
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson throws a leg kick but Laine checks it.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Laine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pearson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jab from Pearson.
Pearson throws a lazy body kick
and Laine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Laine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pearson loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Pearson slips a jab and a cross from Laine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine thuds a left hand into Pearson's body.
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Laine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pearson lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
Pearson pushes Laine up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pearson.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Laine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laine with a jab.#T1#
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pearson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Laine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pearson misses with an uppercut
and Laine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laine checks a low kick from Pearson.
Laine throws a big counter head kick but Pearson avoids it with no problem.
Pearson delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Laine in a clinch.
#BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.#ROC2#Pearson is rocked!
Laine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Pearson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Pearson misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine lands with a right and another and another! Pearson is in big trouble! Laine lands again and this time it's lights out for Pearson! A quality knockout there for Laine.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Muuka Laine!
After the fight, Muuka Laine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GAMMA#851 Spike v Hiro
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lord sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine lands a nice hook to Lord's body. Lord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laine staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Lord.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Lord looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lord is looking to score with low kicks.
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Lord 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been informed that Lord 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord.
Lord throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lord throws a shot to the body.
Lord loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Lord throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Lord.
A low kick lands for Lord.
Lord with a nice cross.
Lord connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lord.
Lord misses with a looping right.
Lord throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Lord connects with the punch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord lands a body shot.
Lord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Lord's knee but Lord avoids it well.
Lord throws a body kick that misses.
Jab from Lord.
Laine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Lord moved out of range.
As Laine backs off Lord throws a huge counter combo but Laine manages to avoid it all.
Lord misses with a kick to the body
and Laine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lord lands a nice looking body shot.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lord.
Lord connects with an inside leg kick.
Laine misses with a hook. Lord ducked under it nicely. #T3#
A good leg kick by Laine.
Lord tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Laine does it's job there.
A big right from Laine misses.
A nice leg kick from Lord, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Laine misses.
It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lord lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laine takes one on the button.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Lord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laine throws a leg kick
and Lord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord tries to bum rush Laine with a series of wild strikes but Laine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Lord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Selfie Lord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lord throws a push kick but Laine slaps the foot to one side.
Lord throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Laine lands.
Lord checks a leg kick.
Lord misses with a wild combination.
Lord smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laine. That's going to slow Lord down.
Lord thumps Laine with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfie Lord dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Laine lands a nice hook to Lord's body. Lord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Lord responds with a good body kick, but Laine manages to step out the way in time.
Laine checks a low kick from Lord.
It looked like Laine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lord cracks a nice hook into Laine's ribs.
A slow jab from Lord misses its intended target.
Laine misses with a straight left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Laine might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine lands a two punch combo.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laine tries to bum rush Lord with a series of wild strikes but Lord uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lord lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord with a hook.
Lord swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Laine staying out of range there.
Laine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lord scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laine in his tracks.
Lord turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lord lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Selfie Lord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lord takes one to the chin there.
Lord misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lord scores with a sloppy right hand. Laine should have avoided that one.
Lord throws a poor cross that misses
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lord.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine connects with a single shot there.
Lord slips under a jab.
Laine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lord throws a leg kick which misses Laine's front leg but catches the back leg as Laine tries to avoid it.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord.
Lord looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Laine misses with a hook
and Lord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lord.
Lord rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
Lord lands with a good body shot.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Laine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Laine with the inside leg kick.
Laine lands a jab.
Lord misses the jab.
Lord lands with a hook. Laine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lord scores with a nice strike.
Lord fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Lord.
Lord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Lord slips a straight right by Laine.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord.
Lord's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lord scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Lord throws an off balance right hand
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Lord's shoulder, as Lord tries to avoid the shot.
Lord works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lord jabs at Laine's body.
Laine slips under a jab.
Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lord cracks Laine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lord needs to keep his hands up - Laine had a free shot at his head there.
Laine misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Selfie Lord will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lord displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lord lands a jab to the head.
Laine throws a hook but Lord blocks it.
Lord swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lord lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Lord.
Lord throws a leg kick
and Laine counters with a two punch combo.
Lord misses with an uppercut
and Laine counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine moves out of range as Lord strikes.
Lord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laine at a distance.
Lord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laine scores with a head kick. Lord tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Laine moves out of range as Lord strikes.#KD#
Laine lands a left and a right that send Lord crashing to the mat, dazed. Laine thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Lord is rocked!
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lord is still on wobbly legs! Can Laine finish him?
A swing and a miss from Lord.
Lord takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lord.
Lord seems to have recovered his senses.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lord throws a right hand that misses
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Laine does no damage.
A big right from Lord misses.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Laine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some wild striking there from Laine.
Laine 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.
Laine blocks a jab.
Lord misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lord takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laine looks to land a combination but Lord avoids it well.
Lord missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Lord manages to avoid it.
Lord slips a straight right by Laine.#T3#
Lord digs a good body shot into Laine's ribs.
Lord throws out a leg kick but Laine moves out of range and Lord only half commits.
Lord thows a leg kick but Laine checks it
and Laine counters with a good low kick that Lord was not able to check.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Lord manages to avoid it.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Laine blocks a low kick nicely.
Lord throws a big shot that misses.
Lord lands with an overhand left.
Laine misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lord! But no joy.
Laine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Lord moves out of range easily.
Selfie Lord is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Lord scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lord has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good leg kick by Lord.
Lord throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lord.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lord misses with a looping right.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine is looking to counter punch.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Selfie Lord.
Well Lord 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Selfie Lord!
Selfie Lord thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
PFC 178 Ispa vs Semenko
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Timmon ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Timmon tries to clinch there but Laine circles away.
Timmon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Timmon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Timmon lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Timmon forces Laine back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmon.
A head punch on the inside from Timmon fails to land. #BC#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timmon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Timmon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Timmon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timmon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jab from Laine.
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!
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Timmon works the jab nicely.
Timmon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine swings for the body but Timmon moves out of range.
#T1#
Laine cracks Timmon with an open hand slap.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Timmon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Timmon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Timmon throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timmon misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Timmon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Timmon lands a left hand.
Laine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Timmon backwards. #BC#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Timmon throws a chopping leg kick but Laine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Timmon ducks down to avoid it.
Laine cracks Timmon with an open hand slap.
Timmon looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Timmon.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Timmon has Laine up against the cage in a clinch.
Timmon prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
Timmon lands a shoulder strike.
Laine tries to break free but Timmon pushes him back against the cage.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine blocks a body shot from Timmon.
Timmon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Timmon fails to land.
Timmon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Timmon misses with a punch to the body.
Timmon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laine misses with the head strike.
Timmon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Laine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Timmon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Timmon misses with a body punch.
Laine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Timmon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Timmon as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Timmon.
Timmon misses with a punch to the body.
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
A body shot lands from Timmon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine. #BC#
Laine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Timmon lands a head kick!
Timmon connects with a looping right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Timmon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Timmon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laine rather than just go for the knockout.
Timmon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Timmon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmon tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it.
Laine keeps the fight on the outside.
Laine throws a head kick but Timmon moves out of range.
Timmon misses the shot to the body.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Laine avoids the body shot from Timmon.
Laine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Timmon misses with a hook.#T4##CL2#
Timmon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Laine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Timmon.
Laine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Timmon on the side of the head.
Laine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laine connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Timmon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmon tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Timmon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laine throws a head punch that misses.
Laine is leaning against Timmon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Laine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Timmon blocks the low kick.
Timmon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timmon.
Timmon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Timmon looks to land a body kick but Laine moved away.
Timmon checks a low kick from Laine.
Laine lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Braylin Timmon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Timmon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmon takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Timmon slips under a jab from Laine.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine punishes Timmon's body with a nice straight punch.
Laine moves out of range as Timmon strikes.
Timmon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Laine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Timmon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Timmon doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmon throws out the jab.
Timmon misses with a body shot.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Timmon avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Timmon. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Timmon gets a clinch. #T1#
Laine tries to circle away but Timmon has him pinned against the cage.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timmon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Timmon closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Timmon as the two fighters clinch.
Timmon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine tries to pull guard but Timmon holds him up against the cage and eventually Laine drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Laine jumps guard.
Laine has a closed guard, preventing Timmon from standing up. #SUB#
Laine working for a triangle but Timmon defends it easily.
Laine seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Timmon wants to stand but Laine is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB#
Laine looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Timmon has picked Laine up and slammed him! Laine can't keep hold of the triangle and Timmon manages to pass to side control!
Laine seems a little lost for a moment, as Timmon dominates the positioning.
Laine can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmon tries to stand but Laine is controlling his head.
Timmon takes a little break here. Laine wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Laine struggling a bit here.#T3##SU2#
Timmon decides to stand back up. Timmon steps back and let's Laine get back to his feet.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Timmon moved out of range nicely.
Timmon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Timmon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laine is trying to break free.
Laine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Timmons head.
Timmon lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Laine manages to break the clinch.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmon moves away.
Timmon tries to score with a low kick but Laine moves his leg out of the way.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Laine catches Timmon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4##CL2#
Timmon has closed the distance and engaged Laine in a clinch.
Timmon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laines 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!
Timmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Laine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timmon throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmon moves away.
Timmon throws a head kick that misses.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Timmon throws a body kick that misses.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Timmon moves into the clinch.
Braylin Timmon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Timmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Laine avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Laine.
Laine prevents a body shot from Timmon.
Timmon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laine's elbow.
Timmon misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timmon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Braylin Timmon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laine scores with the left hand. Timmon knows he should have avoided that one.
Laine misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Timmon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Laine controls his hands.
Timmon working aggressively here.
Timmon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Timmon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Laine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Timmon can turn it around.
Timmon misses with a punch to the body.
Timmon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Still in the clinch, Timmon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Laine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine scores with a leg kick.
Timmon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Timmon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmon throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Timmon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laine lands a left hand.
#T1#
Laine tries to pull guard but Timmon won't allow it.
#BC#
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timmon throws a head kick that misses.
Laine throws a body punch but Timmon moves out of range.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
Timmon tries to clinch up but Laine circles away and keeps his distance.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Timmon.#CL2#
Timmon closes the distance and pushes Laine back into the cage.
Laine gets through Timmon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Timmon.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laine throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Laine manages to break the clinch.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timmon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Timmon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Laine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head kick misses from Laine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Timmon has Laine up against the cage in a clinch.
Timmon lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
Timmon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Laine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Timmon after a bit of a struggle.
Timmon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Timmon has Laine pressed against the cage, preventing Laine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laine is trying to pull guard but Timmon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muuka Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timmon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine.
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmon tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Timmon blocking some punches.
#BC#
Laine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timmon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Laine sizes up Timmon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Laine tries to keep at a distance but Timmon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine blocks a body shot from Timmon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
Timmon is pressed up against the cage. Laine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timmon down to the mat. Timmon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Timmon scores with a nice head shot.
Timmon checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Timmon rushes Laine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Timmon misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Timmon closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Timmon.
Timmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Laine staying out of range there.
Braylin Timmon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Timmon throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laine throws a low kick but Timmon moves out of range easily.
Timmon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Timmon clinches with his opponent.
Timmon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laine's elbow.
Laine working hard to break the clinch.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
Laine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Timmon can't find room to land a body shot as Laine controls the action.
Timmon lands with a left to the head.
Laine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
Timmon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Laine lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braylin Timmon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Timmon 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Braylin Timmon!
A less than humble Braylin Timmon 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:
PFC 173 Mirage vs Hanagan
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Bottura connects with an inside leg kick.
Laine connects with an inside leg kick.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bottura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bottura takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laine! But no joy.
Bottura scores with a spinning back kick!
Bottura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Botturas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
A big left from Laine misses.
Bottura tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Bottura misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bottura.
Laine digs a good body shot into Bottura's ribs.
Laine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.#T1#
Laine misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bottura. Laine shrugs it off though.
Bottura throws a wild body kick that Laine sees coming a mile off.
Bottura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bottura throws a leg kick
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bottura cracks Laine with a good jab.
Laine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Laine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bottura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bottura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laine is out of range and Bottura settles back down.
Laine unleashes a big counter combination but Bottura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura misses with a wild combination.
Laine flicks out a counter leg kick but Bottura steps away.
Bottura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Laine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
A quick step to the side and Bottura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Bottura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bottura is looking to score with low kicks.
Bottura checks a leg kick.
Bottura moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.
Bottura connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine throws a right hand that Bottura ducks under and follows up with a left that Bottura also avoids with ease.
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bottura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laine cracks Bottura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.#T3#
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bottura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Bottura's knee but Bottura avoids it well.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Bottura's knee but Bottura avoids it well.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Bottura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bottura.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laine just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Laine.
Laine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Botturas head. #TD#
Bottura successfully pulls guard.
Laine looking to pass the guard.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Laine postures up.
Bottura looking for a sweep. Not yet Bottura, not yet. #SUB#
Bottura has his foot on Laine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laine works his way back into a safe position though.
Bottura controls Laine momentarily but Laine frees himself. #SUB#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laine is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB#
Laine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine wants to get up but he can't break Bottura's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Laine trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Bottura controlling the position.
Bottura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laine controls the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laine wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
As Laine tries to get set, Bottura tries to push him back and clinch up but Laine manages to avoid the attempt.
Laine swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura blocks a head kick by Laine.
Bottura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bottura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bottura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bottura is looking to clinch.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laine.
Laine jabs Bottura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laine slips under a jab from Bottura.
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laine.
Bottura throws a series of punches but Laine moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bottura.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Laine checks the leg kick.
Bottura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.#T1#
Bottura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bottura is looking to wear down Laine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura throws out a leg kick but Laine moves out of range and Bottura only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bottura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine blocks a low kick nicely.
Laine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine misses with a hook.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura staying out of range there.#T2#
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Laine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bottura pushes Laine away with a front kick.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura ducks right into an uppercut from Laine.
A bone on bone clash there as Laine blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Bottura clinches.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Laine won't allow it.
Laine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Bottura drags the fight down to the ground.
Laine is pushing down on Bottura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bottura is fighting to maintain full guard but Laine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bottura wants to control but Laine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laine in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Laine is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Bottura is pressing down on Laine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bottura keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Laine defends easily.
#SUB2#
Laine 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. #SUB#
Bottura has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laine is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bottura.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bottura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bottura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laine's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bottura wants to control but Laine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Bottura backs off Laine throws a huge counter combo but Bottura manages to avoid it all.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laine feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down.
A big left from Laine misses.
Bottura throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Bottura.
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine misses with a hook.
Bottura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bottura scores with a one two! Laine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bottura slips under a jab.
Bottura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Laine just manages to avoid it.
Laine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bottura at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch but Laine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Laine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Bottura takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bottura tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
Bottura misses with a few strikes there.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Bottura misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Bottura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Bottura throws a quick counter kick to the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bottura motions for Laine to come forward. Bottura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Bottura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laine, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laine smiles and moves away.
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laine swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Bottura throws a head kick that misses
enabling Laine to counter with a crisp jab.
Bottura misses with a jab to the body
and Laine counters with a nice leg kick.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bottura swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bottura misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura avoids the body shot from Laine.
Bottura tries to clinch up.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Bottura throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Bottura takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bottura.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bottura staying out of range there.
Laine moves away from the strike by Bottura.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Bottura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
Bottura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Laine lands a head shot.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine is looking to slow Bottura down with leg kicks. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Bottura pulls Laine into guard.
Laine looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bottura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laine passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.
Laine wants to take a breather but Bottura is having none of it.
Bottura is trying to get back to full guard.
Muuka Laine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Laine is looking for a kimura but Bottura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laine to get the leverage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, Laine seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muuka Laine.
I've got Laine 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine 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:
PFC 165 Alzheimer vs Dong
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Laine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romano to score with a decent uppercut.
Laine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laine swings widly with a right hand
and Romano counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Romano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romano.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romano slips a straight right by Laine.
Romano throws a lazy uppercut
and Laine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romano.
Romano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laine avoids the head kick by Romano.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romano.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Romano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Romano. Laine shrugs it off though.
Romano moves out of range of the strikes.
Romano misses with a body kick.
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine is looking to clinch but Romano is avoiding it.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Romano throws a good cross that connects.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Romano throws a front kick aimed at Laine's knee but Laine avoids it well.
Laine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romano digs a good hook to Laine's body.
Laine takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
Romano misses with a body punch
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Romano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laine.
Romano misses with a lunging right hand
and Laine counters with a crisp hook to the side of 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!
Romano 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.
Romano blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Laine moves in looking to clinch but Romano pushes him off.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romano.
Laine wants to counter with a clinch but Romano pushes him away.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romano.
Romano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romano throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Romano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Romano checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Romano.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Romano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Laine.
Laine throws a push kick but Romano slaps the foot to one side.
Laine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romano feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Laine scores with a nice right hand.
Romano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Laine blocks the low kick.
A big left from Laine misses.
Romano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Laine misses with a leg kick
and Romano counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T3#
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Romano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Romano connects with a single shot there.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romano misses with a low kick.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Romano moves away and avoids it.
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Laine - that will leave a mark!
Romano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Romano scores with a jab. Laine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laine throws a leg kick but Romano moved away.
Laine defending well as Romano loads up on a big left hand.
Romano catches Laine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
Romano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laine at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine misses with a low kick.
Romano misses with a straight right.
A combination from Laine does no damage. #T4#
Romano dips to his left and cracks Laine with an uppercut!
Romano misses with a left hand
and Romano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Romano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romano scores with a jab. Laine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romano moves forwards but Laine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romano.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romano was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Romano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Laine scores with a four punch combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romano digs a good hook to Laine's body.
Romano swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Imperio Romano will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Romano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romano misses the jab.
Romano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Romano misses its target.
Romano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romano scores with a shot to the body.
Imperio Romano is winning the standup battle so far.
Romano checks a low kick from Laine.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Laine lands.
A punch lands to the side of Romano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good work by Romano as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from Laine misses.
Romano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Romano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.
Romano moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Romano.
Laine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Laine misses.
Romano takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Romano avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Romano.
Romano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laine misses the jab.
Romano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laine scores with a body shot.
Romano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laine scores with a kick to the body.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Good work by Romano as he checks the leg kick.
Romano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Laine throws a jab when Romano was well out of range.
Romano throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine throws a hook but Romano avoids it easily.
Romano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Nice straight punches there by Laine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laine.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Romano misses its target.
Laine checks a leg kick nicely.
Laine jabs Romano right on the nose. Romano blinks but takes it well.
Romano lands with a cross.
Romano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Romano blocks a jab.
Laine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Romano misses with a body kick.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romano moves away.
A swing and a miss from Romano.
Romano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romano circles away quickly and effectively.
Romano is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A combination from Laine does no damage.
A jab from Romano misses.
Laine ducks right into an uppercut from Romano.
Romano lands a head shot.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romano has time to react.
A jab from Laine misses.
Romano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romano manages to avoid it.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Romano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine looks to throw the jab but Romano is out of range.
Laine avoids the body shot from Romano.
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Romano's head but Romano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Romano. #T4#
Laine lands a jab to the nose.
Romano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laine misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Romano misses with a straight right.
Laine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Romano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine wants to slow Romano down by chopping away at his legs.
Laine moves out of range as Romano strikes.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Romano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romano checks a leg kick.
Laine throws a series of punches but Romano avoids them all with ease.
Romano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Romano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Muuka Laine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Laine tries a low kick but Romano avoids it.
Romano takes one to the side of the head.
Romano throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Romano misses.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romano.
Romano throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Romano throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Romano swings widly with a right hand
and Laine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Romano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romano cracks the inside of Laine's front leg.
Jab from Laine.
Romano misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Romano.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine 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.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Romano checks a leg kick.
Romano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
A countering left hand to the body from Laine misses.#T1#
Laine moves out of range of the body kick from Romano.
Romano loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Romano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romano throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
Romano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Romano.
Romano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Romano throws a chopping leg kick but Laine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Romano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Laine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Laine.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Romano.
Laine misses with a low kick as Romano jumps back.#T2#
Romano throws a big shot that misses.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Romano off balance momentarily.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Laine.
Laine lands a nice looking body shot.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Romano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romano.
Romano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine avoids the body shot from Romano.
Romano works Laine's body with a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Laine blocks the low kick.
Laine moves away from the strike by Romano.
Romano moves away from the strike by Laine.
Romano avoids the head kick by Laine.
A good leg kick by Romano.
Romano throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Laine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3#
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Romano moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Laine takes one on the button.
Laine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romano throws a leg kick but Laine moved away.
Laine throws the left hand but Romano avoids the punch easily.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Romano tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Romano slips the punch.
Romano stuns Laine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romano throws out the jab.
Romano with a jab.
Romano moves out of range of the body kick.
Romano throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Romano loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.#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!
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick from Romano.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
Romano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
A clash of legs there as Romano blocks the low kick.
Laine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romano blocks a leg kick.
Romano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Romano checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Romano misses.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Romano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Romano throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
Romano scores with a leg kick.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Romano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imperio Romano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romano 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imperio Romano!
In his post fight interview, Imperio Romano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC 158 Grabber vs Tuala III
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
#R1#
McArthur misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Laine lands.
Laine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McArthur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.#CL#
Laine takes the fight into the clinch.
McArthur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
McArthur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McArthur throws a chopping leg kick but Laine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of McArthur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McArthur's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Laine gets a clinch.
Laine working aggressively here.
#BC#
Laine breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Laine's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McArthur wants to slow Laine down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Laine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from McArthur misses.
McArthur moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Nice body kick from Laine.
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
McArthur has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Laine works the jab nicely.
McArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine throws a leg kick which misses McArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as McArthur tries to avoid it.
Laine misses with a body shot.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McArthur on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Laine misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from McArthur.
McArthur scoring well with a low kick there.
Laine lands a jab to the head.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McArthur has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Laine connects with a nice looking jab.
Laine throws a predictable looking body shot
and McArthur counters with a good, hard body kick but Laine shrugs it off.
Laine throws a head kick that half lands.
Laine thuds his right hand into McArthur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
McArthur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Laine clinches with his opponent.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur lands a nice uppercut.
Laine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Laine on the inside.
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from McArthur.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McArthur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Laine scores with a sloppy right hand. McArthur should have avoided that one.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McArthur tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
and McArthur counters with a leg kick.
Crunch! McArthur slams his shin into Laine's torso.
McArthur lands a nice looking body kick.
Laine is breathing heavily.
McArthur avoids a kick to the body.
McArthur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McArthur's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine lands a right hook to the body.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
McArthur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Laine shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McArthur eats them both and turns towards Laine to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laine. McArthur shrugs it off though.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
McArthur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McArthur to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
McArthur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine misses with the body kick
and McArthur counters with a straight right hand.
McArthur motions for Laine to come forward. McArthur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine walks forward, straight into a front kick from McArthur.
Laine lands a nice shot that snaps McArthur's head back.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laine moves in looking to clinch but McArthur pushes him off.
Laine connects with a leg kick. McArthur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McArthur tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Laine lands with a shot to the body.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McArthur counter with a right hand.
McArthur lands with a kick to the ribs.
Laine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McArthur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
McArthur keeps the fight on the outside.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Laine moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
Laine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
McArthur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Laine misses.
McArthur flicks out a counter leg kick but Laine steps away.
McArthur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McArthur swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
McArthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laine. Laine obviously looking to wear him down.
Laine misses with a low kick.#T1#
Laine takes one to the chin there.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine is looking to clinch but McArthur is avoiding it.
Laine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McArthur circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from McArthur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McArthur fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laine 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.
McArthur blocks the body kick.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. McArthur takes a step back to recover.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laine scores with a nice body kick.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McArthur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laine momentarily.
Laine throws a leg kick that is checked
and McArthur counters with a stiff right hand.
McArthur throws a leg kick #CL#
and Laine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Laine.
Laine lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Laine.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine connects with a body shot.
McArthur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.
McArthur swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
McArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Laine.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur cracks Laine with an open hand slap.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
McArthur slips a straight right by Laine.
McArthur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laine jabs McArthur right on the nose. McArthur blinks but takes it well.
Laine needs to keep his hands up - McArthur had a free shot at his head there.
Laine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
McArthur staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
Laine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laine.
Laine fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Laine scores with a four punch combination!
Laine throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laine wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for McArthur.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Laine misses its target.
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine avoids the body shot from McArthur.
#CL#
Laine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McArthur lands a left hand.
McArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Muuka Laine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laine blocks a body shot from McArthur.
McArthur blocking some punches.
Laine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laine or not.
Still in the clinch, Laine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Laine.
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 Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Laine slips a jab from McArthur.
McArthur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laine motions for McArthur to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
McArthur lands with a hook. Laine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McArthur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McArthur can do to turn this around?
McArthur misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
McArthur blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McArthur unleashes a big counter combination but Laine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD2#
McArthur cracks Laine with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McArthur has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Laine to stand back up!#ROC2#
Laine is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Muuka Laine has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine thinks about countering with a body kick.
Oh Laine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McArthur finds Laine's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Laine flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. McArthur lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Laine will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kieran McArthur!
In his post fight interview, Kieran McArthur started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC 147 Alzheimer vs Vilson II
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from McLaughlin finds it's target.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLaughlin momentarily.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
Laine throws a low kick but McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Laine's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin works Laine's body with a nice hook.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLaughlin - the referee stops the clock and Laine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLaughlin. Laine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin lands a front kick.
McLaughlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLaughlin's head backwards.
McLaughlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Laine catches McLaughlin right on the button with a cross.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLaughlin.
Laine misses with a straight left.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin lands with a cross.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaughlin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but McLaughlin avoided it.
Laine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.
Laine throws a series of punches but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
Laine checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a head kick.
#T2#
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin digs a good hook to Laine's body.
McLaughlin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLaughlin - the referee stops the clock and Laine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLaughlin. Laine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Laine scores with a head kick. McLaughlin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laine jabs at McLaughlin's body.
McLaughlin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laine on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Laine blocks the low kick.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from McLaughlin.
A lazy left from McLaughlin finds it's target.
McLaughlin scores with the left hand. Laine knows he should have avoided that one.
Laine punishes McLaughlin's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Laine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
McLaughlin thumps Laine with a low kick.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin cracks Laine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLaughlin. McLaughlin obviously looking to wear him down.
McLaughlin tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
McLaughlin moves out of range as Laine throws 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!
Laine connects with a jab.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the head.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine misses with a shot to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Laine down.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a lovely overhand right.
Laine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLaughlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from McLaughlin is predictable there
and Laine counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Laine.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLaughlin doesn't seem phased though.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike McLaughlin 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#
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Laine throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Laine throws a push kick but McLaughlin slaps the foot to one side.
McLaughlin feints a counter leg kick.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
McLaughlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick that knocks Laine off balance momentarily.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That kick from Laine tenderised McLaughlin's leg. McLaughlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laine's calf.
McLaughlin connects with a solid leg kick.
McLaughlin tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine throws a good cross that connects.
McLaughlin thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Laine misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Laine might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McLaughlin lands a glancing blow to the side of Laine's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Laine down.
Laine cracks McLaughlin with a good jab.
McLaughlin tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
Laine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine tries to work over McLaughlin's front leg with a kick but McLaughlin checks it.
Laine blocks a jab.
It looked like Laine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McLaughlin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Laine.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLaughlin can pounce on him.
#T2#
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin is looking to score with low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laine. McLaughlin shrugs it off though.
Nice uppercut there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Laine.
McLaughlin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Laine missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A low kick from McLaughlin misses
and Laine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Laine strikes.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.#T3#
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine scores with a push kick.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laine connects with a body shot.
That kick from Laine tenderised McLaughlin's leg. McLaughlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Laine down.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from McLaughlin misses
and Laine counters with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laine looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws a shot to the body.
McLaughlin swinging wildly here.
#T4#
McLaughlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
McLaughlin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Laine.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLaughlin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Laine throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
McLaughlin cracks Laine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McLaughlin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine misses with a hook.
McLaughlin misses with a kick to the body.
Laine is looking to counter punch.
Laine throws a sloppy body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McLaughlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a good cross that connects.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laine scores with a decent looking hook.
Laine lands a lovely overhand right.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but McLaughlin saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
Laine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laine looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLaughlin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Laine throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
McLaughlin tries a quick counter leg kick but Laine is wise to it.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine misses the jab.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Laine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McLaughlin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McLaughlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by McLaughlin.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLaughlin.
#T2#
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the head.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Laine.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine thows a leg kick but McLaughlin checks it
and McLaughlin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but McLaughlin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Laine misses with an uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Laine strikes.
McLaughlin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin blocks the body kick.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid body kick from McLaughlin.
A jab from McLaughlin does it's job there.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine digs a good body shot into McLaughlin's ribs.
McLaughlin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin cracks Laine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine staying out of range there.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
McLaughlin walks into a stiff left hand from Laine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin. #T4#
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Laine misses.
Some wild striking there from Laine.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from McLaughlin lands.
Laine motions for McLaughlin to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick that knocks Laine off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLaughlin 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
A less than humble Mike McLaughlin 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:
PFC 140 Alzheimer vs Laine
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzheimer throws out the jab.
Laine wants to counter the offense by Alzheimer and move into the clinch position.
A clash of legs there as Laine blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Alzheimer tries to close the distance and clinch but Laine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Alzheimer sees coming a mile off.
Laine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Alzheimer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine avoids the body shot from Alzheimer.
Laine throws out a counter right but Alzheimer avoids it with no problem.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine misses with a hook.
Alzheimer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alzheimer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alzheimer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Alzheimer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Alzheimer moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Laine manages to break the clinch.
Laine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alzheimer lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Alzheimer throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzheimer. That's going to slow Laine down.
Alzheimer connects with a single shot there.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Alzheimer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Laine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Laine lands a head shot.
Friedrich Alzheimer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laine moves away from the strike by Alzheimer.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alzheimer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alzheimer moves away from the strike by Laine.
Laine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laine throws a hook but Alzheimer blocks it.
Laine tries a low kick but Alzheimer avoids it.
Laine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Alzheimer saw it coming and moves away.
Laine thuds a left hand into Alzheimer's body.#T2#
Laine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alzheimer misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Alzheimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alzheimer takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Alzheimer jabs Laine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Laine misses.
Alzheimer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick which misses Laine's front leg but catches the back leg as Laine tries to avoid it.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alzheimer connects with a nice looking jab.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Laine checks it. #CL#
Alzheimer rushes Laine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alzheimer blocking some punches.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Laine won't allow it.
Alzheimer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alzheimer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alzheimer working aggressively here.
Laine misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzheimer can't find room to land a body shot as Laine controls the action.
#TD#
Alzheimer pulls guard effortlessly.
Alzheimer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laine is one step ahead there.
Alzheimer is trying to hold Laine in close to prevent damage but Laine has managed to pass into half guard.
Alzheimer moves into full guard.
Laine postures up.
Laine wants to control from the top but Alzheimer keeps moving. #SUB#
Alzheimer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Alzheimer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laine looking to sit in guard and control but Alzheimer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Laine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alzheimer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Laine working for a triangle but Alzheimer defends it easily.
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 Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
As Laine backs away, Alzheimer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laine thumps Alzheimer with a low kick.
Laine throws out a powerful jab.
Laine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alzheimer throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Laine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alzheimer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
Laine tests Alzheimer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine feints and then cracks Alzheimer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alzheimer down.
Laine checks the leg kick.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alzheimer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alzheimer misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Alzheimer moves his leg out of the way.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alzheimer.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzheimer throws out the jab.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzheimer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alzheimer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzheimer throws out the jab.
Alzheimer misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Laine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alzheimer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine connects with a right hand. Alzheimer shakes it off.
Laine is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Alzheimer moved out of range nicely.
Alzheimer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzheimer misses with a kick to the body.
Laine throws a leg kick but Alzheimer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laine takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses.
Alzheimer misses with a hook.
Alzheimer looks to land a body kick but Laine moved away.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzheimer manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine jabs Alzheimer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alzheimer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alzheimer misses with a right hand
and Laine counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzheimer misses with a straight right. #T2#
Laine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alzheimer swings widly with a right hand
and Laine counters with a straight right hand.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target.
Laine tries to counter with a clinch but Alzheimer shakes him off and moves away.
Alzheimer throws a chopping leg kick but Laine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alzheimer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
Alzheimer digs a good hook to Laine's body.
Laine misses with a two punch combination.
Laine misses with a hook.
Alzheimer digs a good body shot into Laine's ribs.
Alzheimer swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Alzheimer pushes Laine up against the cage in a clinch.
Alzheimer misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch.
Alzheimer cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Alzheimer jabs at Laine's body.#T3#
Alzheimer connects with a leg kick. Laine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alzheimer misses with a hook.
Alzheimer jabs at Laine's body.
Laine scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Alzheimer dips to his left and cracks Laine with an uppercut!
Alzheimer throws a series of punches but Laine avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Laine.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Laine throws a leg kick but Alzheimer moved away.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick which misses Laine's front leg but catches the back leg as Laine tries to avoid it.
Alzheimer throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Alzheimer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
Alzheimer ducks right into an uppercut from Laine.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alzheimer, right into the meat.
Laine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4##CL#
Alzheimer gets a clinch. #BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Alzheimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alzheimer lands with a slapping head kick.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alzheimer has time to react.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Alzheimer tries to move into range but Laine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alzheimer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alzheimer tries to score with a low kick but Laine moves his leg out of the way.
Laine lunges at Alzheimer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alzheimer's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Muuka Laine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Alzheimer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alzheimer avoids the head kick by Laine.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alzheimer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body.
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alzheimer can pounce on him.
Alzheimer misses with a hook.
Alzheimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine fails to land with a series of punches.
Alzheimer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laine scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer staying out of range there.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzheimer manages to avoid it.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alzheimer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Laine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alzheimers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laine throws out a leg kick but Alzheimer moves out of range and Laine only half commits.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick
and Alzheimer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alzheimer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alzheimer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alzheimer scoring well with a low kick there.
Some bone on bone action there as Laine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alzheimer misses with a body shot.
Laine 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.
Alzheimer is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks.
Laine checks a low kick from Alzheimer.
That kick from Laine tenderised Alzheimer's leg. Alzheimer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alzheimer throws a big shot that misses.
Alzheimer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Laine checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Laine. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine misses with a right hand
and Alzheimer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alzheimer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alzheimer moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alzheimer's head.
Laine lands with a hook. Alzheimer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alzheimer tries to score with a low kick but Laine moves his leg out of the way.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Alzheimer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alzheimer avoids the head kick by Laine.
A jab from Laine misses.
Laine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alzheimer throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine lands with a cross.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laine is trying to counter with his kicks.
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from Laine.
Alzheimer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alzheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a poor cross that misses
and Laine counters with a left to the body.
Alzheimer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Alzheimer.
Laine checks the leg kick.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Alzheimer moves away and avoids it.
Laine digs a good body shot into Alzheimer's ribs.
Laine connects with a jab.
Alzheimer throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Alzheimer misses with a looping left.
Alzheimer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laine cracks the inside of Alzheimer's front leg.
Alzheimer slips a jab from Laine.
Alzheimer is looking to score with low kicks.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alzheimer slips a jab from Laine.
Laine misses the jab.#T4#
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alzheimer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alzheimer swings widly with a right hand
and Laine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alzheimer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Laine.
Alzheimer throws a low kick but Laine moves out of range easily.
Alzheimer misses with a straight right.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alzheimer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alzheimer misses with a wild body shot.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Laine checks it.
Laine cracks Alzheimer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Alzheimer saw that one coming.
Alzheimer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laine moves away from the strike by Alzheimer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Muuka Laine just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Alzheimer slips a straight right by Laine.
Alzheimer throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine tries to clinch up.
Laine checks a low kick from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Alzheimer throws a front kick aimed at Laine's knee but Laine avoids it well.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Alzheimer dodges the punch combination from Laine.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alzheimer. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laine.
Laine swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Alzheimer.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alzheimer moves out of range as Laine strikes.#T1#
Laine throws a hook but Alzheimer avoids it easily.
Laine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine scores with a jab.
Laine throws a body punch but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Alzheimer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laine throws a low kick but Alzheimer moves out of range easily.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Alzheimer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laine.#T2#
Alzheimer cracks the inside of Laine's front leg.
Laine checks the leg kick.
Laine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alzheimer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alzheimer needs to keep his hands up - Laine had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzheimer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Alzheimer blocks a low kick nicely.
Alzheimer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alzheimer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Friedrich Alzheimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine checks a leg kick.
And Laine responds with a good body kick, but Alzheimer manages to step out the way in time.
Laine throws a jab when Alzheimer was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a series of wild punches.
Alzheimer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
Laine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot lands for Laine.#T3#
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Laine.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzheimer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Alzheimer moves his leg out of the way.
Alzheimer scores with a three punch combo!
Laine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alzheimer throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Alzheimer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine moves out of range of the leg kick from Alzheimer.
A big right from Laine misses.
Alzheimer throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer misses with a hook.
Alzheimer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laine with a jab.
Jab by Alzheimer.
A nice combination there by Alzheimer.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alzheimer backs up against the cage.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Alzheimer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Laine.
A big right from Laine misses.
Alzheimer punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
Alzheimer misses the jab.
Alzheimer is looking to chop away at Laine's legs.
Alzheimer scores with a punch to the head.
Laine avoids the body shot from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is looking to score with low kicks.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine with a jab.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Laine motions for Alzheimer to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laine throws a head kick but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer walks into a left hand. #CL#
Alzheimer clinches.
Alzheimer misses with a body punch.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Laine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alzheimer is working Laine over against the cage.
Laine throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Alzheimer drags the fight down to the ground.
Laine wants to stand but Alzheimer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Alzheimer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer is controlling Laine's posture.#T1#
Alzheimer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Alzheimer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laine uses it to pass to side control.
Laine is looking to take a break and control but Alzheimer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alzheimer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laine off and has taken his back!
Laine is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Alzheimer is not going to allow Laine to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Laine right now.
#SUB#
Alzheimer working for a choke but Laine is defending well.
Alzheimer is trying to stick to Laine's back but Laine is turning into Alzheimer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alzheimer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Laine.
Friedrich Alzheimer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alzheimer pulls Laine in close to his closed guard and prevents Laine from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alzheimer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB#
Alzheimer has his foot on Laine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laine works his way back into a safe position though.
Laine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alzheimer stops Laine from passing to mount.
Laine working away.
Alzheimer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Laine has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Alzheimer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laine, pushing him back against the cage.
Alzheimer scores with a shot to the side of Laine's head.
Laine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alzheimer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alzheimer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laine lands a nice uppercut.
Alzheimer tries to throw a body punch but Laine avoids it by throwing Alzheimer back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alzheimer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alzheimer has him pressed against the cage.
Alzheimer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Laine won't allow it.
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 Friedrich Alzheimer.
I think Alzheimer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Alzheimer!
Friedrich Alzheimer retains his featherweight title!
Friedrich Alzheimer very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Clothing Co. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
PFC 137 Tuala vs Nao
Date: Nov 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Letaivu misses the jab.
Letaivu avoids a kick to the body.
Letaivu misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
A big left from Letaivu misses.
Laine connects with the punch.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Letaivu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Letaivu throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Letaivu connects with a body shot.
Laine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Letaivu's head.
Laine throws a hook but Letaivu blocks it.
Letaivu throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Letaivu slips under a jab from Laine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Letaivu lands a nice looking body shot.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Letaivu does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Letaivu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine misses with a right hand
and Letaivu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Letaivu lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Laine misses with a body shot
and Letaivu counters with a nice uppercut.
Letaivu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Letaivu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
Letaivu moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Laine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Letaivu finds it's way round the side to connect with Laine's head.
Laine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Letaivu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Letaivu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Letaivu misses with a hook to the body
and Laine counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Letaivu avoids it.
Letaivu throws a lazy uppercut
and Laine counters with a low kick, right behind Letaivu 's knee.
Letaivu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Letaivu throws out the jab.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Letaivu.
Laine looks for the body kick but Letaivu saw that one coming.
Letaivu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Letaivu missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Letaivu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Letaivu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laine. Laine obviously looking to wear him down.
Laine connects with a single shot there.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Letaivu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Letaivu scores with a shot to the body.
Letaivu just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Letaivu moved away.
Letaivu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
It seemed like Letaivu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine is looking to chop away at Letaivu's legs.
Letaivu swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine scores with a nice body kick.
Letaivu throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Letaivu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
Laine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Letaivu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Letaivu throws a leg kick which misses Laine's front leg but catches the back leg as Laine tries to avoid it. #T3#
Letaivu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Letaivu avoids a kick to the body.
Letaivu checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Letaivu! But no joy.
Letaivu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Letaivu blocks a head kick by Laine.
Letaivu slips a jab from Laine.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Laine walks into a stiff left hand from Letaivu.
Laine 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.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Letaivu throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Letaivu checks a leg kick.
Laine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Letaivus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Letaivu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Letaivu. That did some damage!
Laine lands with a cross. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Letaivu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine throws the left hand but Letaivu avoids the punch easily.
Letaivu works Laine's body with a nice hook.
Laine catches Letaivu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Laine misses.
As Laine backs off Letaivu throws a huge counter combo but Laine manages to avoid it all.
Laine slips a jab and a cross from Letaivu.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Letaivu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laine. Laine obviously looking to wear him down.
Letaivu connects with a leg kick. Laine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Letaivu.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Letaivu's shoulder, as Letaivu tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Letaivu tries to clinch but Laine is having none of it.
That kick from Laine tenderised Letaivu's leg. Letaivu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Letaivu takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Laine scores with a shot to the body.
Letaivu lands a slapping body shot.
Letaivu misses with a wild body shot.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Letaivu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Letaivu walks into a jab.
Letaivu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine lands with a cross.
Letaivu throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Letaivu misses.
Letaivu walks into a straight right hand from Laine.
Letaivu misses with a body shot.
Letaivu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Letaivu misses with a straight right.
Laine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Letaivu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Laine misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Laine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Letaivu blocks a head kick by Laine.
Nice body kick from Laine.
A head kick from Letaivu lands but Laine takes it in his stride.
Letaivu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine misses with a low kick as Letaivu jumps back.
Letaivu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laine finds it's way round the side to connect with Letaivu's head.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Letaivu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Letaivu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laine throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Letaivu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Letaivu.
Laine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Letaivu to keep the fight standing.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Letaivu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Letaivu scores with a shot to the side of Laine's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Letaivu lands a hook that snaps the head of Laine backwards. #T2#
Letaivu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laine tries to break free but Letaivu pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Letaivu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine cracks Letaivu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Letaivu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Letaivu.
Letaivu misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laine lands a nice shot that snaps Letaivu's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Letaivu there.
Laine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Letaivu rushes Laine and presses him up against the cage.
Letaivu prevents a body shot from Laine. #BC#
Laine breaks the clinch.
Laine throws a push kick but Letaivu slaps the foot to one side.
Letaivu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Letaivu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laine on the side of the head.
Laine scores with a kick to the body.
Laine swats away the attempt to clinch by Letaivu.
A combination from Letaivu does no damage.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Letaivu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laine works Letaivu's body with a nice hook.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Letaivu can do to turn this around?
Letaivu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Letaivu moved out of range.
Letaivu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Letaivu walks into a left hand.
Laine scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Laine catches Letaivu right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Letaivu throws out the jab.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Letaivu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laine keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Letaivu rushes Laine and presses him up against the cage.
Letaivu misses with some punches.
Laine blocks a body shot from Letaivu.
Letaivu lands with a short shot to the head.
Laine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Letaivu walks away with a smile on his face. Laine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Letaivu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Letaivu looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Letaivu avoided it.
Letaivu misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Letaivu throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Letaivu throws a front kick aimed at Laine's knee but Laine avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine 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#
Letaivu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Letaivu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Laine.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Letaivu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Letaivu manages to avoid it.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Letaivu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laine scores with a hook to the body. Letaivu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Letaivu moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Laine!
Decent striking displayed by Laine there.
Laine with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Letaivu slips under a jab.
Laine tests Letaivu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Letaivu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laine. Laine obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Letaivu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Letaivu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Letaivu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Letaivu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Letaivu throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
Letaivu scores with a nice head shot.
Letaivu checks a leg kick nicely.
Laine cracks Letaivu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laine jabs Letaivu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Letaivu misses with a lunging right hand
and Laine counters with a two punch combo.
Letaivu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine lands a body shot.
Letaivu jabs at Laine's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Letaivu checks a leg kick.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Letaivu moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Laine.
Letaivu lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine needs to keep his hands up - Letaivu had a free shot at his head there.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Laine.
Pascal Letaivu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine with a hook.
Letaivu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Letaivu.
Letaivu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Letaivu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Laine lands.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Letaivu moved out of range nicely.
Letaivu throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Laine.
Letaivu throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Laine thumps Letaivu with a low kick.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Letaivu looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Letaivu doesn't seem bothered though.
Letaivu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Letaivu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Letaivu cracks Laine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Letaivu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Letaivu.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Laine lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Letaivu. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Letaivu moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Letaivu misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Letaivu misses with a hook.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Letaivu lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Letaivu's calf.
Letaivu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Letaivu.
Laine lands with a straight right. Letaivu didn't see that one coming.
Laine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Letaivu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Laine misses.
Laine throws the left hand but Letaivu avoids the punch easily.
Letaivu just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Letaivu moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Letaivu throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Laine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Letaivu's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laine, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
A very excited looking Muuka Laine rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
PFC132 Alzheimer v Kansalanien
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Laine with a nice cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Priester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Priester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Priester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priester fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Laine was looking to counter with a kick there.
Priester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Laine.
Priester tries to clinch but Laine is having none of it.
Laine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Priester manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine moves in looking to clinch but Priester pushes him off.
Priester blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Priester doesn't seem phased though.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Priester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine scores with a jab to the head.
Laine throws out a leg kick but Priester moves out of range and Laine only half commits.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Laine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Priester manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester dips to his left and cracks Laine with an uppercut!
Priester misses with a head kick.
Laine blocks a leg kick.
Laine looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Laine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laine.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Laine looks to land a combination but Priester avoids it well.
Priester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Priester misses with a straight left.
Priester thumps Laine with a low kick.
Laine connects with the punch.
Priester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laine jabs at Priester's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Priester!
Laine throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Priester misses with an uppercut.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.#T2#
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Priester throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Priester jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left lands for Laine.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Laine staying out of range there.
As Priester backs away, Laine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Priester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Priester tries to clinch up but Laine circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Priester gets tackled into the cage by Laine. Laine maintains the clinch.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laine's efforts to push away.
Priester is leaning against Laine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laine working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Priester. #T3##TD#
Laine manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Laine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Priester got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priester has managed to get both his arms back between Laine's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Laine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Priester must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Laine looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Priester has picked Laine up and slammed him! Laine can't keep hold of the triangle and Priester manages to pass to side control!
Priester just content to control the position.
Laine struggling a bit here.
Laine is trying to improve his position.
Priester tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Laine is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Priester trying to control the position but Laine is working away.
Laine is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gangsterdamage that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Laine is trying to improve his position.
Laine manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Priester is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Laine is trying to control but can't.
Priester prevents Laine from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Priester works over Laine's head and body with a nice combination.
Priester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine lands with a straight right. Priester didn't see that one coming.
Priester tries to clinch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine is looking to counter the offense by Priester and move into the clinch.
Priester explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priester clobbers Laine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Priester takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Priester - that landed with a thud.
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Priester misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine is looking to break free of the clinch but Priester has double underhooks.
Priester misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Laine avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester misses with some punches.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Laine breaks the clinch.
Priester misses with a head kick.
Priester dodges the punch combination from Laine.
Laine scores with a nice right hand.
Priester throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Priester.#T2#
Priester misses with a straight left.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Laine misses with a low kick as Priester jumps back.
Priester lands a front kick.
Priester slips a straight right by Laine.
A little jabbing left from Priester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Priester saw it coming and moves away.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Priester.
Jab by Laine.
Priester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Priester cracks a nice hook into Laine's ribs.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Laine throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laine.
Laine scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Priester throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Laine throws a front kick that sends Priester stumbling back into the cage.
Priester swinging wildly here.
Laine throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Priester is able to avoid easily.
Laine fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Priester does no damage.
Priester goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Priester checks it well.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester throws a hook but Laine blocks it.#T4#
Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Priester lands with a hook. Laine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Priester staying out of range there.
Priester gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Priester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Priester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine lands with a nice body punch.
Laine avoids the body shot from Priester.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Priester.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Priester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick from Priester.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Laine.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Priester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Priester's head but Priester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Priester replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Laine blocks it well.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Priester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laine lands a slapping body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Laine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Priester slips under a jab.
Priester is looking to land body kicks.
Priester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laine 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 Priester has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Priester and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laine slips a jab from Priester.
A good leg kick by Priester.
Priester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laine's head.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Crunch! Laine slams his shin into Priester's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laine, as that shot connected.
Laine misses with a straight right.
A combination from Laine does no damage. #T1#
Laine misses with a looping right.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Laine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Priester takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Priester's corner calls for a 1-2. Priester obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laine moves away from the strike by Priester.
Priester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Priester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Priester blocks the low kick.
Laine backing away here, and Priester unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Laine throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
Laine defending well as Priester loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Priester looks to land a body kick but Laine moved away.
Priester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Priester misses with a low kick.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laine duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine misses with a looping left.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester slips under a jab from Laine.
Laine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine fires out a quick counter leg kick but Priester just manages to avoid it.
Priester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Priester sees coming a mile off.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Priester fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Laine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine scores with a kick to the body.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Priester tries a quick counter leg kick but Laine is wise to it.#T3#
Priester connects with a looping right hand.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Priester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Priester throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Priester off balance momentarily.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good work by Priester as he checks the leg kick.
Priester appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
and Priester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
As Priester tries to get set, Laine tries to push him back and clinch up but Priester manages to avoid the attempt.
Priester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priester lands with a right hand.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
#T4#
Priester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Priester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Laine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Priester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Priester lands with an uppercut that bounces Laine off the cage and back into range.
Laine connects with an inside leg kick.
Priester uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laine has time to react.
Laine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Priester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Priester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laine tries to move into range but Priester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laine connects with a nice looking jab.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Priester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Muuka Laine.
I think Laine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Muuka Laine!
In his post fight interview, Muuka Laine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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PFC 127 Reid vs Sanchez
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Zhai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Laine tenderised Zhai's leg. Zhai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laine staying out of range there.
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.
Laine lands a nice hook to Zhai's body. Zhai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zhai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laine is out of range and Zhai settles back down.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhai moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Zhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhai misses with a hook to the body
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Zhai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Laine.
Laine throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai is trying to counter with his kicks.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhai's sensitive parts.
Zhai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine motions for Zhai to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Zhai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
Zhai feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhai blocks a jab.
Laine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhai can pounce on him.
Laine moves away from the strike by Zhai.
Laine is looking to slow Zhai down with leg kicks.
Zhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Zhai avoids it.
A big right from Zhai misses.
Zhai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laine lands a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Laine - just one landing.
Laine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zhai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zhai scrambles back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body punch from Zhai.
Zhai blocks a head kick by Laine.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Laine misses.
Laine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zhai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Zhai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zhai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
Laine slips a straight right by Zhai.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zhai has time to react.
Zhai scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Zhai. That snapped Laine's head back.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
Zhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Zhai.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zhai scrambles back to his feet.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Zhai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zhai slips a straight right by Laine.
Laine lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Zhai finds it's way through Laine's defenses.
Laine throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhai under the eye.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Laine jabs Zhai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
Zhai is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zhai lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine connects with a right hand. Zhai shakes it off.
Laine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zhai on the side of the head.
Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Laine cracks a nice hook into Zhai's ribs.
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai lands with a good body shot.
Laine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhai swings widly with a right hand
and Laine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Zhai avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zhai looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Laine staying out of range there.
Zhai loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Laine.
Zhai lands a nice hook to Laine's body. Laine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Zhai throws a leg kick but Laine moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Laine has Zhai up against the cage in a clinch.
Laine lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhai can do to turn this around?
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Zhai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laine lands with a light punch inside.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laine throws a head punch that misses.
Laine throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhai.
Zhai scores with a hook to the body.
Laine tries to throw a body punch but Zhai avoids it by throwing Laine back against the cage. #BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Zhai.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zhai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai scores with a punch to the head.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Laine moves out of range as Zhai throws a body kick.
Zhai throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Zhai manages to avoid it.#T1#
Zhai throws a front kick aimed at Laine's knee but Laine avoids it well.
Laine blocks a jab.
Zhai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laine cracks Zhai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zhai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laine moves away from the strike by Zhai.
Zhai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhai.
Zhai looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhai circles away.
Laine misses with a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laine.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai misses with a low kick.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zhai scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.#T2#
Zhai tried to score with a low kick but Laine checks it.
Zhai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhai misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Laine rushes Zhai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Zhai scores with a jab to the body.
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine fakes the leg kick and cracks Zhai in the body.
Laine scores with a nice right hand.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Zhai rushes Laine and presses him up against the cage.
Laine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zhai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine.
Laine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhai.
Zhai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai blocking some punches.
#BC#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Zhai misses.
A big right from Zhai misses.
Laine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zhai.
Laine lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhai off the cage and back into range.
Nice body kick there by Zhai.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zhai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Zhai seems unphased.
Laine 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.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laine's calf.
Zhai throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zhai manages to circle out of the way.
Zhai throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Laine lands a nice looking body shot.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine 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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zhai - the referee stops the clock and Laine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zhai. Laine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zhai.
Laine checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Laine avoids the body shot from Zhai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhai's corner calls for a 1-2. Zhai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Laine checks a low kick from Zhai.
Zhai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laine under the eye.
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 Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
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#
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Zhai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhai is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks.
Laine connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Zhai moves away from the strike by Laine.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Zhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhai.
Laine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Zhai.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine tests Zhai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhai cracks Laine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zhai takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Zhai lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Zhai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zhai checks a leg kick.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
Zhai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhai throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zhai.
Laine lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zhai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
Zhai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
A big left from Laine misses.
A good leg kick by Zhai.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Zhai off balance momentarily.
Laine lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine looks to land a left hand but Zhai moved out of range nicely.
Zhai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine blocks a jab.
Zhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Zhai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laine at a distance.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Zhai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhai 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.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhai.
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Laine misses the target.
Laine tries to clinch but Zhai is having none of it.
Laine scores with a hook.#CL#
Laine moves into the clinch.
Laine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zhai lands with a short shot to the head.
Zhai is working Laine over against the cage.
Zhai tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laine scores with a jab to the head.
Zhai tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Zhai is predictable there
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhai missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zhais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zhai keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zang Zhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhai throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Zhai seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Zhai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zhai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zhai scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Zhai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zhai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhai at a distance.
Laine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid body kick from Laine.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhai, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Zhai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhai.
Laine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Laine takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muuka Laine has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laine's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laine 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
In his post fight interview, Muuka Laine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC 122 Bathory vs Rock
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Reigns staying out of range there.
Laine scores with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reigns.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reigns.
Laine catches Reigns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Reigns - just one landing.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Laine misses with a hook
and Reigns counters with a stiff right hand.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Laine pushes Reigns up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Reigns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Reigns controls the action.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reigns looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Reigns looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Laine rushes Reigns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reigns wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1##BC#
Laine breaks the clinch.
Laine misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Reigns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Reigns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reigns.
Reigns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Reigns misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Reigns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reigns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Laine tries to escape but Reigns is in control.
Reigns working the ground and pound.
Reigns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine is trying to get back to his feet.
Reigns fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Reigns creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laine sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reigns throwing shots but missing, from side control. #ES#
Laine throws Reigns to one side and escapes!
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Laine. #T2#
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Reigns gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Laine manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Reigns keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Laine digs a right hand into Reigns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reigns's gas tank.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laine lands a shot to the body.
Laine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reigns throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine tries to counter by clinching up but Reigns breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Laine.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Reigns avoids the head kick by Laine.
A nice side step and Reigns releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Laine lands a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Laine - just one landing.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine thows a leg kick but Reigns checks it
and Reigns counters with a nice leg kick.
Reigns throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reigns loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reigns misses with a looping right.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Reigns avoided it.
A head kick misses from Reigns.
Reigns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine connects with a right hand. Reigns shakes it off.
Reigns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Reigns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laine was covering up waiting for the punch and Reigns finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Laine pushes Reigns off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Laine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Reigns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reigns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reigns.
Reigns feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Reigns misses.
Laine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reigns throws a series of punches but Laine moves out of range.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Reigns takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Reigns avoided it.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Reigns's head but Reigns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reigns misses with a straight left.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reigns.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reigns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Reigns gets tackled into the cage by Laine. Laine maintains the clinch.
Reigns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Reigns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice cross by Reigns.
Reigns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laine thumps Reigns with a low kick.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reigns throws out a leg kick but Laine moves out of range and Reigns only half commits.
Laine misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns unleashes a big counter combination but Laine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laine misses with a low kick as Reigns jumps back.
Laine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Laine misses.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Reigns misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Reigns saw it coming and moves away.
Reigns looks to land a body kick but Laine moved away.
Reigns scores with a sloppy right hand. Laine should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Laine.
Laine misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Laine throws a sloppy body shot
and Reigns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laine thinking.
A jab from Laine finds it's way through Reigns's defenses.
Reigns misses the jab.
Reigns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Laine does it's job there.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reigns throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range.
Reigns lands a jab to the nose.
Reigns with a hook.
Reigns throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Reigns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine digs a good body shot into Reigns's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.
Laine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reigns throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reigns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.
Reigns scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reigns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Reigns seems unphased.
Laine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Laine gets a clinch.
Reigns drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reigns moves away from the strike by Laine.
Reigns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reigns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Reigns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
Laine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reigns doesn't seem bothered though.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Laine cracks Reigns with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Reigns goes for a double leg but Laine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laine continues to drive forward.
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reigns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laine misses the jab.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?
Laine cracks Reigns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laine staying out of range there.
Reigns 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.
Laine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reigns. Reigns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Laine tenderised Reigns's leg. Reigns is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reigns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reigns.
Reigns thuds a left hand into Laine's body.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Laine lands a jab to the nose.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Reigns connects with a jab.
Reigns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Reigns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Laine misses with a hook
and Reigns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Laine clinches up with Reigns and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Laine.
#BC2#
Reigns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Laine is predictable there
and Reigns counters with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Reigns there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reigns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reigns slips under a jab.
Reigns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that second round.
That's time! Laine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reigns.
A right-left combo lands from Laine.
Laine lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid body kick from Laine.
Laine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reigns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reigns checks a leg kick.
Reigns misses with a takedown attempt - Laine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reigns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine slips a jab from Reigns.
Reigns digs a good body shot into Laine's ribs.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laine as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Laine.
Reigns takes one to the chin there.
Reigns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Reigns fails with the takedown.
Muuka Laine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
Laine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reigns misses with a hook
and Laine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reigns's knee momentarily.
Laine cracks Reigns with an open hand slap.#CL#
Laine pushes Reigns up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Laine.
Laine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reigns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Laine.
Reigns is looking for a takedown.
Laine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laine misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns tries to break free but Laine pushes him back against the cage.
Laine presses Reigns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reigns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reigns.
Laine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine lands a body punch.
Reigns blocks an uppercut.
Laine is leaning against Reigns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laine lands a hook that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reigns's elbow.
Laine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reigns blocks an uppercut.
Laine tries a body shot but Reigns blocks it.
#T3#
A short left from Laine. #BC2#
Reigns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laine scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Reigns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laine misses with a hook.
Reigns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reigns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reigns closes the distance and clinches up with Laine, looking for a takedown. Reigns pushes Laine against the cage but Laine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reigns misses with a straight left.
Laine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reigns.#TD2#
Reigns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Laine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laine sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laine is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4##ES#
Laine sneaks out the side door and pushes Reigns away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Laine cracks Reigns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Laine.
Reigns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Reigns slips a jab from Laine.
Reigns follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reigns on the side of the head.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Reigns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laine 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
A very excited looking Muuka Laine rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
PFC 116 Raske vs Wright
Date: Jul 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Laine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caunt has time to react.
Laine takes a swing at Caunt's ribcage but misses.
Laine scores with a body shot.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Caunt.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Caunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caunt.
Caunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Caunt tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine blocks a low kick nicely.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Dick Caunt has been cut.
Caunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laine. That did some damage!
Laine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Caunt blocks a leg kick.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Laine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Laine.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Laine lands a high kick!
Caunt throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Caunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Caunt moved out of range.
Laine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Caunt moves out of range easily.
Laine thuds his shin into the meat of Caunt's side.
Caunt throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caunt blocks a jab.
Caunt misses with the combination.
Laine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Caunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Caunt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Caunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Caunt cracks Laine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caunt at a distance.
Laine misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Caunt blocks the leg kick.
Caunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laine avoids the body shot from Caunt.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Caunt moves his leg out of the way.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That kick from Caunt tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine moves in looking to clinch but Caunt pushes him off.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
Laine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Caunt is out of range.
Laine takes a swing at Caunt's ribcage but misses.
Caunt misses with a low kick as Laine jumps back.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Caunt.
Caunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine takes one to the chin there.
Laine blocks a low kick nicely.
Laine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Some bone on bone action there as Caunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Caunt tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Caunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laine's calf.
Caunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Caunt motions for Laine to come forward. Caunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Caunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caunt is looking to score with low kicks.
Laine tried to score with a low kick but Caunt checks it.
It looks like Caunt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Caunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laine checks it well.
Caunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caunt.
Caunt throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Caunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laine is able to avoid easily.
Caunt throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Laine finds it's way through Caunt's defenses.
Laine slips under a jab.
Caunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Caunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Caunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Caunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Caunt's cut.
That's time! Caunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Caunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Laine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Caunt blocks the body kick.
Caunt 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.
Caunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Caunt checks a low kick from Laine.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Caunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Caunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Caunt fakes the leg kick and cracks Laine in the body.
Laine takes one to the side of the head.
Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
Caunt looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Caunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Caunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caunt.
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Caunt there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Caunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Caunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Caunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laine's calf.
Caunt throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Laine moves into the clinch.#T1#
Laine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
Laine tries to pull guard but Caunt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Laine takes a shot to the head.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine misses with the head strike.
Laine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Caunt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Caunt moves out of range easily.
Caunt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caunt misses with a straight right.
Caunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.#T2#
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Laine wants to clinch.
Laine defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
Laine scores with a punch to the head.
Caunt is looking to score with low kicks.
Caunt throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine moves out of range as Caunt strikes.
Caunt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice shot by Laine.
Laine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Laine takes a swing at Caunt's ribcage but misses.
Laine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Laine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Caunt loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine wants to slow Caunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Laine misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Laine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Caunt is looking to land body kicks.
Caunt scores with a nice body kick.
Caunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Caunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caunt lands a jab to the nose.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Caunt 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 Laine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laine tries to work over Caunt's front leg with a kick but Caunt checks it.
Caunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caunt.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Caunt lands with an overhand left.
Caunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Caunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine takes one to the chin there.
Caunt throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Laine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laine looks to throw a body kick
and Caunt counters with a good low kick that Laine was not able to check.
Caunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine lands with a good body shot.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caunt.
Caunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Caunt blocks the body kick.
Laine looks to land a combination but Caunt avoids it well.
Caunt checks a leg kick.
Caunt misses with a leg kick.
Laine defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Laine lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab from Caunt.
A clash of legs there as Caunt blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caunt.
Laine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine tries to land a body kick
and Caunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Laine throws a combination that misses
and Caunt counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dick Caunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Caunt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Caunt tried to score with a low kick but Laine checks it.
Laine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caunt at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Caunt.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine moves in looking to clinch but Caunt pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Laine.
Caunt is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks.
Laine misses with a hook. Caunt ducked under it nicely.
Caunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Caunt checks a leg kick.
Caunt misses with a leg kick.
Caunt slips under a jab from Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caunt 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.
Laine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Laine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Caunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caunt keeps control of Laine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Caunt manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laine. That's going to slow Caunt down. #T1#
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Caunt's shoulder, as Caunt tries to avoid the shot.
Caunt throws a nice looking combination but Laine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laine throws a good cross that connects.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine feints a jab promting Caunt to slip. Laine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Caunt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caunt.
Caunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caunt throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Laine.
Caunt scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Caunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Laine's head.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Caunt. #T2#
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Caunt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laine. That's going to slow Caunt down.
Laine slips under a jab.
Caunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Caunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Laine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caunt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Laine will feel that in the morning.
A low kick from Caunt is predictable there
and Laine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Caunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Laine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caunt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laine takes a step back to recover.
Caunt scores with a punch to the head.
Caunt throws a leg kick
and Laine counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Caunt misses the shot to the body.
Caunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laine lands a nice shot that snaps Caunt's head back.
Caunt throws out a leg kick but Laine moves out of range and Caunt only half commits.
Caunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Caunt's shoulder, as Caunt tries to avoid the shot.
Caunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine misses with a leg kick.
Caunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
Donk. Caunt catches Laine right on the button with a cross.
Laine misses with a right hand
and Caunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Caunt connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Caunt there.
Caunt cracks the inside of Laine's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Caunt blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Caunt misses with a few strikes there.
Caunt staying out of range there.
Caunt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laine.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Caunt finds it's way through Laine's defenses.
Caunt lands a front kick.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Laine has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Caunt.
Caunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
Laine blocks a leg kick.
Caunt throws a chopping leg kick but Laine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Caunt checks a leg kick.
Caunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Caunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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 Dick Caunt.
I think Caunt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dick Caunt!
Dick Caunt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PFC 112 Soszynski vs Van Buren
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Head has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Head there as he acknowledges the shot.
Head throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Head listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Laine.
Head with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Head!
Laine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Head throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Head looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Head moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Laine throws a series of punches but Head avoids them all with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Head.
Head feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Laine connects with a right hand. Head shakes it off.
Head gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
Head throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Head swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Head scores with the left hand. Laine knows he should have avoided that one.
Head smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Laine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Head momentarily.
Head takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target. #T1#
Laine checks a low kick from Head.
Head moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Head staying out of range there.
Laine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Head lands with an overhand left.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Head saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Head.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Head is out of range and Laine settles back down.
Head throws a leg kick which misses Laine's front leg but catches the back leg as Laine tries to avoid it.
Laine moves forwards but Head connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine scores with a head kick. Head tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Head ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Head thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Head blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Head misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Nice shot by Laine.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
A bone on bone clash there as Head blocks the leg kick.
Head throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Laine swings widly with a right hand
and Head counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T2#
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Head unleashes a big counter combination but Laine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Head looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Head lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Head with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Head blocks a low kick nicely.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Laine looks for the body kick but Head saw that one coming.
Head throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Head lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Head connects with a jab.
Head pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Laine back to the cage. Head follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
Head staying out of range there.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Head on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Head.
Head throws a body kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Head checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Head swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine thumps Head with a low kick.
Head checks the leg kick.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Laine cracks Head with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head scores with a sloppy right hand. Laine should have avoided that one.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Head blocks a head kick by Laine.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Head throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Head looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Head misses the jab.
Head jabs at Laine's body.
Laine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Head can pounce on him.
#T4#
Laine misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Head was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Head throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head misses with a looping left.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine needs to keep his hands up - Head had a free shot at his head there.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Head moves away and avoids it.
Head takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Head.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laine moves out of range as Head throws a body kick.
Laine lands with an uppercut that bounces Head off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Head misses.
Head connects with an inside leg kick.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Garrick Head will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Head missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Head misses.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Head works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Head.
Laine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Head misses with a straight left.
Laine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Head is out of range and Laine settles back down.
Laine fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Head on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Head's sensitive parts.
Head misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Head darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laine walks into a straight right hand from Head.
Head drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Head.
The crowd cheers as Head lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laine doesn't seem phased though.
Head misses with a head kick.
Laine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Laine connects with a body shot that sends Head's belly button to the back.#T1#
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine scores with a head kick. Head tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laine cracks Head with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Head lands with a good body shot.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
and Head counters with a low kick, right behind Laine 's knee.
Head checks a low kick from Laine.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Head avoided it.
Head throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Laine is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot lands for Laine.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
Head blocks a jab.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Laine. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine sizes up Head with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laine moves out of range as Head throws a body kick.
Head turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Head scores with a nice body kick.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Laine throws a hook but Head blocks it.
Head is trying to counter with his kicks.
Head looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Head lands the left hand.
Head throws a series of punches but Laine avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Laine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.
Laine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laine cracks Head with an open hand slap.
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Laine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Head scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Head gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
Laine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Head lands a leg kick that knocks Laine off balance momentarily.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Head avoids it.
Laine misses with a right hand
and Head counters with an outside leg kick.
Head throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Head has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Head lands with a nice body kick.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Head moved out of range nicely.
Head misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Laine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Head on the side of the head.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
Laine avoids the body shot from Head.
Head connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Head misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Head misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Laine misses the target.
Laine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Laine misses the target.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Head scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Head makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Head avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Head slips a straight right by Laine.
Laine checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Head throws a leg kick but Laine moved away.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Head blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
Head throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Head.
Head walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Laine misses.
Laine checks a low kick from Head.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Head is looking to land body kicks.
Laine's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Head swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Laine lands.
Head blocks a head kick by Laine.
Head looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Head ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
Laine throws a low kick but Head avoids it.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Head was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Head checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Head swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Head, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laine tries to work over Head's front leg with a kick but Head checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target. #T1#
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Head takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laine misses with a hook. Head ducked under it nicely.
Laine connects with a right hand. Head shakes it off.
Head tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Head.
Laine misses with a few strikes there.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Head was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Head 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Head feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Head ducks right into an uppercut from Laine.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine thumps Head with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head lands a jab to the head.
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Head.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Laine misses. #T2#
A solid body kick from Laine.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Head.
Head looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Head is looking to score with low kicks.
Head walks into a straight right hand from Laine.
Laine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Head is out of range and Laine settles back down.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Head checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Head connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Head throws a head kick that misses.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donk. Laine catches Head right on the button with a cross.
Head looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Head moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Head lands with a hook. Laine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Head's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laine under the eye.
No joy there for Laine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Head connects with a leg kick. Laine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine looks to land a combination but Head avoids it well.
Laine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Head missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Head scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Head takes one to the chin there.
Head takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laine blocks a jab.
Head getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine blocks a leg kick.
Laine looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Head uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Head doesn't seem phased though.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Head looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Laine slips a straight right by Head.
Head with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
Laine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine lands a nice shot to the body.
Head misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Head uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine connects with a crisp jab.
Head avoids the head kick by Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Head! But no joy.
That kick from Laine tenderised Head's leg. Head is trying to keep his angry face on.
Head scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laine 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine 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:
PFC 106 Andreev vs Darkk
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Alzheimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alzheimer scores with a nice body kick.
Alzheimer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alzheimer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer scores with a hook.
Laine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Laine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alzheimer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alzheimer checks a low kick from Laine.
Alzheimer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alzheimer with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Alzheimer saw that one coming.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzheimer throws a shot to the body.
Laine slips under a jab.
Alzheimer connects with a body shot.
Alzheimer blocks a low kick nicely.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Laine misses.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.#T1#
Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.#CL#
Alzheimer clinches up against the cage.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzheimer swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Alzheimer drives through and clinches with Laine against the cage.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzheimer swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzheimer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzheimer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laines head.
Laine misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laine.
Laine blocking some punches.
Laine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alzheimer lands a nice uppercut.
Laine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzheimer scores with a shot to the side of Laine's head.
Laine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alzheimer misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Laine to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Laine manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Alzheimer takes one on the button.
Alzheimer connects with an inside leg kick.
Laine tried to score with a low kick but Alzheimer checks it.
Alzheimer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Alzheimer sees coming a mile off.
Laine throws a body kick that misses.
Alzheimer lands the left hand.
Laine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alzheimer tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzheimer.
Laine connects with a high kick.
Laine checks the leg kick.
Alzheimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alzheimer looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Laine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Alzheimer lands but Laine takes it in his stride.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer connects with a body shot that sends Laine's belly button to the back.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laine misses with a low kick.
That kick from Alzheimer tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer cracks Laine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
Laine lands with a hook. Alzheimer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Alzheimer off balance momentarily.
Laine cracks Alzheimer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A leg kick checked by Alzheimer.
Laine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.
Alzheimer misses with a body kick.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alzheimer. Alzheimer obviously looking to wear him down.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Alzheimer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alzheimer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laine at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzheimer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laine throws a jab when Alzheimer was well out of range.
Laine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
Alzheimer motions for Laine to come forward. Alzheimer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Alzheimer needs to keep his hands up - Laine had a free shot at his head there.
Alzheimer misses the jab.
Alzheimer misses with a looping right.
Alzheimer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Laine cracks Alzheimer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Laine moves away from the strike by Alzheimer.
It seemed like Laine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Laine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alzheimer tries to close the distance and clinch but Laine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Laine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Laine tenderised Alzheimer's leg. Alzheimer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alzheimer throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzheimer.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laine 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from Laine.
A cross from Alzheimer lands.
Laine thuds a left hand into Alzheimer's body.
Alzheimer throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range.
Laine misses with a looping left.
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 Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Laine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Laine misses.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alzheimer takes one to the chin there.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alzheimer throws a shot to the body.
Alzheimer just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine flicks out a counter leg kick but Alzheimer steps away.
Alzheimer throws a right and a left that Laine avoids nicely.
Alzheimer wants to land a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target.
Alzheimer connects with an inside leg kick.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alzheimer throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzheimer.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzheimer.
Laine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alzheimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine scores with a sloppy right hand. Alzheimer should have avoided that one.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Alzheimer's knee but Alzheimer avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Laine blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Alzheimer walks into a straight right hand from Laine.
Alzheimer thuds a left hand into Laine's body.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Alzheimer sees coming a mile off.
Alzheimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alzheimer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine tries a quick counter leg kick but Alzheimer is wise to it.
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alzheimer's head.
Alzheimer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laine under the eye.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alzheimer throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Alzheimer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alzheimer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alzheimer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzheimer 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.
Laine tries to work over Alzheimer's front leg with a kick but Alzheimer checks it.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from Laine.
Alzheimer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laine finds it's way round the side to connect with Alzheimer's head.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alzheimer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laine on the side of the head.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Laine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alzheimer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Laine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laine.
Laine throws a low kick, looking for Alzheimer's leg but Alzheimer calmly moves out of range.
Alzheimer lands a head shot.
Alzheimer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Laine lands with a straight right. Alzheimer didn't see that one coming.
Alzheimer tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Alzheimer throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzheimer manages to avoid it.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looks like Alzheimer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Alzheimer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alzheimer, right into the meat.
Alzheimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Crunch! Laine slams his shin into Alzheimer's torso.
Laine throws a low kick but Alzheimer moves out of range easily.
Alzheimer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Laine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alzheimer scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Alzheimer tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alzheimer checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Alzheimer misses the target.
Alzheimer cracks the inside of Laine's front leg.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alzheimer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Friedrich Alzheimer is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Alzheimer moved away.
Alzheimer tries to score with a low kick but Laine moves his leg out of the way.
Alzheimer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
Laine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alzheimer with a nice cross.
Laine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Alzheimer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alzheimer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Alzheimer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Alzheimer sizes up Laine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzheimer tries to clinch up but Laine circles away and keeps his distance.
Laine tries a quick counter leg kick but Alzheimer is wise to it.#T4#
Alzheimer throws a right and a left that Laine avoids nicely.
Alzheimer moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alzheimer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laine connects with a jab.
Laine with a hook.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Alzheimer sees coming a mile off.
Laine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alzheimer lands with an uppercut that bounces Laine off the cage and back into range.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Laine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alzheimer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Laine.
Alzheimer throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alzheimer is looking to land body kicks.
Alzheimer moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
Alzheimer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Alzheimer moved away.
Laine cracks Alzheimer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alzheimer tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
Laine 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.
Alzheimer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Alzheimer cracks Laine with an open hand slap.
Laine lands with a good body shot.
Laine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alzheimer.
A slow jab from Alzheimer misses its intended target.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Alzheimer's head but Alzheimer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzheimer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alzheimer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alzheimer, right into the meat.
Laine connects with a body shot that sends Alzheimer's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Laine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alzheimer in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Laine connects with a right hand. Alzheimer shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Alzheimer's shoulder, as Alzheimer tries to avoid the shot.
Alzheimer works the jab nicely.
Alzheimer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Alzheimer. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alzheimer wants to land a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
Laine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Alzheimer loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine thuds a left hand into Alzheimer's body.
Alzheimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Alzheimer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A good leg kick by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Alzheimer moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Alzheimer as he connects with a hook.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laine throws a hook but Alzheimer blocks it.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Alzheimer's head but Alzheimer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses.
Alzheimer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alzheimer wants to clinch up but Laine keeps it at a distance.
Laine fakes the leg kick and cracks Alzheimer in the body.
Laine misses with a wild combination.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzheimer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laine under the eye.
Laine tries a low kick but Alzheimer avoids it.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick which misses Laine's front leg but catches the back leg as Laine tries to avoid it.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Alzheimer throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine throws out a counter right but Alzheimer avoids it with no problem.
Alzheimer cracks Laine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Alzheimer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laine on the side of the head.
Alzheimer jabs at Laine's body.
Alzheimer throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Alzheimer misses its intended target.
Laine scores with the left hand. Alzheimer knows he should have avoided that one.
Laine connects with the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzheimer. That's going to slow Laine down.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alzheimer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laine's knee momentarily.#T3#
A big right from Alzheimer misses.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzheimer.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alzheimer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alzheimer wants to slow Laine down by chopping away at his legs.
Laine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Alzheimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target.
Alzheimer tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alzheimer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Laine circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Alzheimer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine defending well as Alzheimer loads up on a big left hand.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzheimer.
#T4#
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzheimer manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Laine.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Laine gets tackled into the cage by Alzheimer. Alzheimer maintains the clinch.
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!
Alzheimer tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzheimer jumps guard but Laine stands there with Alzheimer around his waist. Alzheimer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alzheimers head.
Alzheimer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laine walks away with a smile on his face. Alzheimer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alzheimer feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.
Laine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alzheimer with a body shot.
Alzheimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzheimer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alzheimer is looking to chop away at Laine's legs.
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
and Alzheimer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Laine throws a leg kick but Alzheimer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Alzheimer moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Friedrich Alzheimer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Alzheimer motions for Laine to come forward. Alzheimer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alzheimer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alzheimer throws a chopping leg kick but Laine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Laine tenderised Alzheimer's leg. Alzheimer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine 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.
Alzheimer scores with a jab. Laine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Laine blocks the low kick.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick from Alzheimer.
Laine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alzheimer if he has to take too many more of those.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Laine.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Alzheimer moves out of range easily.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Alzheimer's knee but Alzheimer avoids it well.
Laine scores with a leg kick.
Laine tries a low kick but Alzheimer avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Alzheimer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laine throws a head kick but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Alzheimer avoids it.
Alzheimer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alzheimer is out of range and Laine settles back down.
Laine throws a leg kick but Alzheimer moved away.
Alzheimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Alzheimer.
Laine tried to score with a low kick but Alzheimer checks it.
Alzheimer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laine closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Alzheimer rushes Laine and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch.
Alzheimer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alzheimer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alzheimer looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Alzheimer slips a straight right by Laine.
Alzheimer lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Laine moves out of range of the leg kick from Alzheimer.
Laine throws a low kick but Alzheimer avoids it.#CL#
Alzheimer has Laine up against the cage in a clinch.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Laine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alzheimer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Alzheimer checks a low kick from Laine.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Alzheimer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alzheimer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Alzheimer misses. #T3#
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Alzheimer.
Laine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Laine flicks out a counter leg kick but Alzheimer steps away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer staying out of range there.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzheimer manages to avoid it.
Laine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alzheimer to score with a decent uppercut.
Alzheimer scores with a jab.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick which misses Laine's front leg but catches the back leg as Laine tries to avoid it.
Alzheimer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alzheimer tried to score with a low kick but Laine checks it.
Alzheimer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine tries a quick counter leg kick but Alzheimer is wise to it.
Laine checks the leg kick.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Alzheimer checks a leg kick.
Alzheimer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laine is able to avoid easily.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alzheimer.
Laine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alzheimer throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Alzheimer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzheimer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Laine.
A slow jab from Alzheimer misses its intended target.
Alzheimer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzheimer.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Laine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alzheimer is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Alzheimer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laine's calf.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
Laine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alzheimer is able to avoid easily.
Alzheimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine tries to bum rush Alzheimer with a series of wild strikes but Alzheimer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alzheimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzheimer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Laine just manages to avoid it.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Alzheimer lands a head kick. Laine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alzheimer sizes up Laine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alzheimer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Laine throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Laine throws a leg kick but Alzheimer moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Laine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzheimer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laine on the side of the head.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A cross from Alzheimer lands.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Alzheimer as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Laine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick which misses Laine's front leg but catches the back leg as Laine tries to avoid it.
Alzheimer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab from Alzheimer.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alzheimer scores with a punch to the head.
Alzheimer blocks a head kick by Laine.
Nice shot lands for Alzheimer.
A jab from Alzheimer does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzheimer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Alzheimer gets a clinch.
Laine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzheimer.
Laine working aggressively here.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land. #T2#
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
Laine pushes Alzheimer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alzheimer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alzheimer lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
Alzheimer tries to throw a body punch but Laine avoids it by throwing Alzheimer back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Alzheimer.
#BC2#
Laine manages to break the clinch.
Laine takes one to the chin there.
Alzheimer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Alzheimer looks to land a body kick but Laine moved away.
Laine misses with a hook
and Alzheimer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alzheimer throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzheimer.
Alzheimer loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Alzheimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alzheimer.
Laine moves forwards but Alzheimer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alzheimer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alzheimer scrambles back to his feet.
Alzheimer cracks Laine with a good jab.
Alzheimer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alzheimer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alzheimer lands with an overhand left.
Alzheimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzheimer moves away from the strike by Laine.
As Laine backs away, Alzheimer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alzheimer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alzheimer throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzheimer jabs at Laine's body.
Laine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzheimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
A leg kick checked by Alzheimer.#T4#
Laine walks into a jab.
Laine clobbers Alzheimer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Alzheimer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Laine lands a jab to Alzheimer's midsection.
Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alzheimer cracks the inside of Laine's front leg.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laine walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alzheimer.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Laine throws a body punch but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Laine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzheimer.
That kick from Alzheimer tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alzheimer.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alzheimer scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Alzheimer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alzheimer, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Alzheimer!
Friedrich Alzheimer retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Friedrich Alzheimer 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:
PFC 101 Gaetz vs Tuala 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
Laine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine misses the jab.
Dall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dall thumps Laine with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
Laine takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Laine staying out of range there.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Dall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Laine cracks Dall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laine lands with a shot to the body.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt.
Laine connects with a leg kick. Dall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Laine cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.
Dall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall scores with the left hand. Laine knows he should have avoided that one.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Dall moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Laine scores with a sloppy right hand. Dall should have avoided that one.
Laine throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Laine's front leg but catches the back leg as Laine tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Laine scores with a jab to the body.
Dall slips under a jab from Laine.
Dall scores with a kick to the body.
Dall wants to slow Laine down by chopping away at his legs.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Good work by Dall as he checks the leg kick.
Dall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dall.
Dall throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dall.
Dall lands with a straight right. Laine didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Laine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Laine's head back.
Dall digs a good hook to Laine's body.
Laine lands with a kick to the temple. Dall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Laine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dall's hands.
Laine lands a head shot.
Laine swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Laine blocks the low kick.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Dall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Laine pushes Dall off but Dall dives into side control.
Laine tries to bench press Dall off him but Dall keeps the position.
Laine is not content to let Dall control the position.
Laine is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Dall trying to control the action but Laine is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Laine is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laine is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laine gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine 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#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Laine is quick to defend against it.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Laine's front leg but catches the back leg as Laine tries to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Dall. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheers as Dall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laine doesn't seem phased though.
Dall throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dall tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it.
Dall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laine. That did some damage!
Laine lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine throws a series of punches but Dall avoids them all with ease.
Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dall. That one must have hurt.
Laine moves forwards but Dall connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dall - the referee stops the clock and Laine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dall. Laine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dall tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
Dall looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Dall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Dall catches Laine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laine lands a right hook to the body.
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine takes one on the button.
Laine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Dall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Laine is defending well.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Laine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Laine tries to buck Dall off but Dall is having none of it.
Dall wants to control but Laine is keeping him busy.
Laine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Laine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laine looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
Laine controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Laine trying to control here.
Laine keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laine trying to control here.
Laine is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall misses with a lunging right hand
and Laine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Laine throws a shot to the body.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Laine avoids it well and moves away.
A nice combination there by Laine.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Laine avoids it well and moves away.
Laine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Laine misses with a leg kick
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ebyn Dall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Dall throws an off balance right hand
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Dall tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine jabs Dall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Dall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Dall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laine throws a low kick, looking for Dall's leg but Dall calmly moves out of range.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dall motions for Laine to come forward. Dall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Laine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Dall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall cracks Laine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dall cracks Laine with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine ducks right into an uppercut from Dall.
That kick from Dall tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall checks a leg kick nicely.
Laine lands with a good body shot.
Dall throws a right hand that misses
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall avoids the body shot from Laine.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body kick there by Dall.
Dall lands with a good body shot.
Laine throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Laine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laine.
Dall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Dall misses.
Laine slips under a jab from Dall.
Laine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Dall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dall.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Laine is keeping the position.
Laine trying to keep a closed guard but Dall is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Laine wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dall wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.
Laine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Laine is looking to stand up but Dall isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Laine throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Laine tries a low kick but Dall avoids it.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Laine avoids it well and moves away.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Laine lands with a hook. Dall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Dall. Those never looked like landing.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall connects with the punch.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Dall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Laine misses with a straight left.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laine avoids the body shot from Dall.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Laine is quick to defend against it.
Laine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dall looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
It seemed like Laine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dall throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall checks a low kick from Laine.
Dall swings widly with a right hand
and Laine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dall's knee momentarily.
Laine has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dall.
Laine scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muuka Laine.
I think Laine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Muuka Laine!
In his post fight interview, Muuka Laine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC 93 Slurper vs Tetsuo
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Laine defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a punch to the head.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Tree Knee Dad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Laine.
Laine lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Tree Knee Dad.
Laine lands an overhand right.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Tree Knee Dad seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Laine wants to slow Tree Knee Dad down by chopping away at his legs.
No joy there for Laine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a series of punches but Laine avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Laine connects with a body shot that sends Tree Knee Dad's belly button to the back.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Tree Knee Dad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine lands with a good body shot.
Crunch! Laine slams his shin into Tree Knee Dad's torso.
Laine throws a nice looking combination but Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
A combination from Laine does no damage.
Laine swinging wildly here.
Laine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Laine missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laine has time to react.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Laine.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tree Knee Dad with the counter takedown but Laine avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Tree Knee Dad as he checks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a hook. Laine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Laine wants to slow Tree Knee Dad down by chopping away at his legs.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Laine misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a shoot takedown. Laine fights it but they end up in guard.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laine swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad is still trying to improve position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.
Laine wants to stand and escape but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom.
Laine is looking to stand up but Tree Knee Dad isn't so interested in that idea.
Laine managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laine is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laine takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Laine. Beautiful body shot.
Laine connects with a body shot that sends Tree Knee Dad's belly button to the back.
Laine scores with a nice body kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Tree Knee Dad off balance momentarily.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine cracks the inside of Tree Knee Dad's front leg.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Laine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laine takes one on the button.
Tree Knee Dad dodges the punch combination from Laine.
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 Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Laine moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Laine pushes Tree Knee Dad away with a front kick.
Tree Knee Dad drops his hands momentarily and Laine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laine moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Laine.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tree Knee Dad 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.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Laine lunges at Tree Knee Dad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tree Knee Dad's hand.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine misses with a hook to the body
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad cracks Laine with a good jab.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Laine.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine 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.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laine walks into a stiff left hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Laine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
It looked like Laine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Tree Knee Dad's knee but Tree Knee Dad avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine jabs Tree Knee Dad right on the nose. Tree Knee Dad blinks but takes it well.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tree Knee Dad's calf.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab and a cross from Laine.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Laine scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tree Knee Dad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laine throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Laine.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Laine misses with a jab to the body
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.#T3#
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laine staying out of range there.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tree Knee Dad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laine.
Laine misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Laine tries to work over Tree Knee Dad's front leg with a kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Laine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tree Knee Dad.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Laine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine moves forwards but Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Tree Knee Dad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
It looked like Laine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine misses the body punch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Laine walks into a jab.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Laine. No joy for Tree Knee Dad on that attempt.
A jab lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
It looked like Laine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laine 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.
Laine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Laine throws a push kick but Tree Knee Dad slaps the foot to one side.
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tree Knee Dad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Laine lands with a kick to the temple. Tree Knee Dad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good leg kick by Laine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Laine throws a push kick but Tree Knee Dad slaps the foot to one side.
Laine throws a head kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tree Knee Dad! But no joy.
Laine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Laine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
#T1#
Tree Knee Dad shoots in looking for a takedown but Laine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tree Knee Dad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tree Knee Dad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a two punch combination.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Laine connects with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Laine tries to work over Tree Knee Dad's front leg with a kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
That kick from Laine tenderised Tree Knee Dad's leg. Tree Knee Dad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Laine.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a shot to the body.
Laine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tree Knee Dad. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Laine.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Laine is looking to slow Tree Knee Dad down with leg kicks.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laine!
Laine avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
A big right from Laine misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Laine scores with a nice right hand.
Laine tests Tree Knee Dad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Tree Knee Dad there.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad lands with an uppercut that bounces Laine off the cage and back into range.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laine defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Laine throws a head kick that misses
enabling Tree Knee Dad to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laine drops his hands momentarily and Tree Knee Dad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laine lands a high kick!
Laine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tree Knee Dad if he has to take too many more of those.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's 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!
Laine throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad swinging wildly here.
Laine lands with a good body shot.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick from Laine misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and Laine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laine scores with a push kick.
Tree Knee Dad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.
Laine misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Muuka Laine.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laine, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Venum Tree Knee Dad was interviewed post fight and said '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.
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Event:
PFC 88 Fitzpatrick vs Rock
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Panikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Panikov seems unphased.
Laine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Panikov.
Laine catches Panikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Panikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Panikov slips a straight right by Laine.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Panikov.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine dodges the punch combination from Panikov.
Panikov takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Panikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Panikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Laine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Laine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panikov.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panikov lands with a straight right. Laine didn't see that one coming.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panikov's calf.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!
Laine lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Laine does it's job there.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panikov throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine connects with a right hand. Panikov shakes it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Panikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Laine - the referee stops the clock and Panikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Laine. Panikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Panikov.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick.
Panikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Laine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine throws a leg kick but Panikov checks it.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Laine jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laine cracks Panikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Laine.
Laine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Panikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laine.
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Panikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laine connects with a jab.
Laine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab. #T4#
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
A lazy left from Panikov finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Muuka Laine has been cut.
Panikov blocks the body kick.
Laine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Laine.
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine scores with a shot to the body.
Laine throws a low kick but Panikov avoids it.
Laine throws a low kick but Panikov avoids it.
Panikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine scores with a jab. Panikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Panikov counters with a good low kick that Laine was not able to check.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laine misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muuka Laine's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Panikov.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Laine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laine throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panikov can do to turn this around?
Laine throws a front kick that sends Panikov stumbling back into the cage.
Laine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Laine scores with the left hand. Panikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine misses with a shot to the body
and Panikov counters with a body kick.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Laine lands a jab.
Laine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Laine scores with a jab. Panikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Laine does no damage.
Panikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Panikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Laine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Laine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov. #T2#
Panikov throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Panikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine moves away from the strike by Panikov.
Panikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laine scores with a decent looking hook.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Panikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Laine has got the better of the exchanges.
Panikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Panikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Laine - the referee stops the clock and Panikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Laine. Panikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine staying out of range there.#T3#
Panikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine lands a body shot.
Laine scores with a hook to the body. Panikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laine scores with a punch to the head.
Laine scores with a nice strike.
Jab by Panikov.
Laine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panikov counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Laine misses.
Panikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Laine.
Laine is looking to slow Panikov down with leg kicks.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine avoids the body shot from Panikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Panikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laine.
Laine throws a push kick but Panikov slaps the foot to one side.
Laine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laine avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Panikov.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Laine misses the target.
Laine misses with a jab to the body
and Panikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Panikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laine in his tracks.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Muuka Laine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Donk. Laine catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
Panikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine looks to throw a body kick
and Panikov counters with a low kick, right behind Laine 's knee.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Panikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laine tries to bum rush Panikov with a series of wild strikes but Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Laine.
Panikov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Laine throws a leg kick
letting Panikov counter with a right hand.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov misses with a low kick. #T1#
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov 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.
Panikov cracks Laine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panikov is out of range and Laine settles back down.
Laine throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Laine.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Laine connects with a single shot there.
Laine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laine with a nice cross.
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!
Laine lands a nice looking body kick.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Panikov, right into the meat.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laine slips a jab from Panikov.
Panikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine connects with a right hand. Panikov shakes it off.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. Laine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick there by Laine.
Laine lands a slapping body shot.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Panikov off balance momentarily.
Laine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Laine scores with a jab.#T3#
Laine takes one to the side of the head.
Laine connects with a single shot there.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Nice shot lands for Laine.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Panikov moves out of range easily.
A big left from Laine misses.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laine. That's going to slow Panikov down.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Laine misses the target.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Laine throws a head kick but Panikov moves out of range.
#T4#
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Panikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine jabs at Panikov's body.
Laine stalks Panikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Panikov's face. Panikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Panikov moves forwards but Laine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Jab by Laine.
Panikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov throws a counter combo.
Panikov walks into a straight right hand from Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Panikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laine 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
After the fight, Muuka Laine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Sergey Panikov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.
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Event:
PFC 82 Wright vs Reich
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Leikola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Laine.
Leikola moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
Leikola tries to counter with a clinch but Laine shakes him off and moves away.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Leikola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been told by Laine's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leikola misses the jab.
Leikola's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leikola's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leikola on the side of the head.
Leikola throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Leikola throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Leikola scores with a jab.
Laine scores with a decent looking hook.
Leikola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leikola scores with a jab.
Leikola misses with a two punch combination.
Leikola throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leikola.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leikola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leikola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Laine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leikola, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Leikola.
Laine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laine throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Laine.
Leikola misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
A short right from Laine.
Leikola lands a right hand.
A short left from Leikola.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Laine - that landed with a thud.
Leikola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Leikola.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leikola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leikola misses with a punch to the body.
Leikola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine blocking some punches.
Leikola misses with some punches.
Leikola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leikola backwards.
Laine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leikola backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leikola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leikola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Leikola misses with a punch to the body.
Laine misses with the head strike.
Leikola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laine or not. #BC#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Laine misses
and Leikola counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Leikola.
Laine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leikola with a nice cross.
Leikola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leikola misses with a two punch combination.
Laine looks to clinch
and Leikola counters with a one-two to the body.
Leikola 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.
Laine dips to his left and cracks Leikola with an uppercut!
Laine throws a leg kick but Leikola moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Leikola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Laine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leikola motions for Laine to come forward. Leikola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine throws a low kick but Leikola avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Leikola.
Laine delivers a nice body kick.
Leikola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him.
#T3#
Leikola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Laine swings widly with a right hand
and Leikola counters with a good low kick that Laine was not able to check.
Laine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leikola.
Leikola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laine throws a leg kick but Leikola sees it coming and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leikola checks a leg kick.
Leikola wants to counter with a clinch but Laine pushes him away.
A cross from Leikola lands.
Leikola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laine keeps Leikola at a distance using the push kick.
Laine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Leikola misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leikola 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.#CL2#
Leikola rushes Laine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leikola tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
#BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Laine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine. #T4#
Laine is looking to slow Leikola down with leg kicks.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laine scores with a jab.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Leikola wants to counter with a clinch but Laine pushes him away.
Leikola 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.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine avoids the head kick by Leikola.
That kick from Leikola tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Laine pushes Leikola up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leikola moves in looking to clinch but Laine pushes him off.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Laine.
Laine walks into a left hand.
Leikola swinging wildly here.
Laine lands an overhand right.
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 Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Leikola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good leg kick by Laine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leikola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Leikola sees coming a mile off.
Sloppy strikes from Leikola. Those never looked like landing.
Leikola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Leikola closes the distance and pushes Laine back into the cage.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leikola.
Laine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laine lands with a light punch inside.
Laine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of 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!
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leikola lands a right hand.
Laine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Leikola fails to land.
Leikola misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Leikola fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leikola. #T1#
Leikola misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Leikola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine throws a head punch that misses.
Leikola lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Leikola.
Leikola swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leikola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laine blocks a body shot from Leikola.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laine cracks Leikola with a nice body shot.
Leikola lands a body shot.
Laine misses with the head strike.
Leikola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Leikola lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine. #T2#
Leikola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laine's elbow.
Laine lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Laine tries to throw a body punch but Leikola avoids it by throwing Laine back against the cage.
Laine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leikola backwards. #BC#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leikola is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Leikola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laine blocking some punches.
Muuka Laine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laine misses with the head strike.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Laine - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Laine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leikola blocking some punches.
Laine working aggressively here.
Leikola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leikola lands with a left to the head.
Leikola working aggressively here.
Laine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leikola misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Leikola controls the action.
Leikola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laines head.
A left hand lands to the body for Laine.
Leikola working aggressively here.
Leikola pushes Laine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leikola throws a punch but it's blocked by Laine.
Leikola misses with the head strike.
Leikola lands an uppercut.
Leikola misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Laine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Leikola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leikola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leikola.
Leikola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine misses with a right hand
and Leikola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine lands a nice looking body shot.
Laine lands a front kick.#T4#
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leikola avoids the head kick by Laine.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Leikola.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Leikola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leikola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Laine.
Laine scores with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leikola, right into the meat.
Laine thumps Leikola with a low kick.
Leikola throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leikola.
Laine connects with a leg kick. Leikola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Leikola misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leikola, as that shot connected.
Laine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leikola's corner calls for a 1-2. Leikola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
Laine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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 Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Leikola cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laine slips a straight right by Leikola.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Leikola moved away.
A big right from Leikola misses.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Leikola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Laine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Laine wants to clinch up but Leikola keeps it at a distance.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Leikola feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Leikola throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Leikola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Leikola ducks down to avoid it.
Leikola looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
Leikola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Laine misses.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Leikola.
Leikola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Leikola has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Laine.#T1#
Leikola connects with a leg kick. Laine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leikola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leikola moves away.
Leikola moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.
Leikola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leikola's calf.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Leikola takes one to the chin there.
Leikola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leikola was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Leikola misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Leikola lands a nice shot that snaps Laine's head back.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Leikola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Laine cracks Leikola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leikola throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ismo Leikola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Laine misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Leikola misses.
Laine throws a head kick but Leikola moves out of range.
Leikola flicks out a counter leg kick but Laine steps away.
Laine moves out of range as Leikola strikes.
Laine lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Leikola misses its intended target.
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laine keeps the fight on the outside.
Laine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laine pushes Leikola away with a front kick.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leikola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Laine slips under a jab from Leikola.
Laine looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Leikola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leikola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Leikola moves his leg out of the way.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Leikola blocks the leg kick.
Leikola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leikola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3#
Laine throws a body kick that misses.
Leikola throws out a counter right but Laine avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Laine throws a low kick but Leikola moves out of range easily.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leikola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leikola. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leikola tries to bum rush Laine with a series of wild strikes but Laine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leikola motions for Laine to come forward. Leikola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leikola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Leikola finds it's way through Laine's defenses.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leikola's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Laine!
Leikola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leikola takes a kick to the side of the head.
Laine thumps Leikola with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leikola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Laine catches Leikola right on the button with a cross.
Leikola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Leikola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Leikola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laine checks it well.
Leikola just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLaine.
Leikola thumps Laine with a low kick.
Leikola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leikola.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leikola. That did some damage!
Laine blocks a head kick by Leikola.
Laine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine connects with a single shot there.
Laine throws out a leg kick but Leikola moves out of range and Laine only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Leikola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leikola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laine is looking to chop away at Leikola's legs.
A little jabbing left from Leikola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leikola connects with a body shot.
Leikola lands a nice shot that snaps Laine's head back.
Laine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A combination from Leikola does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laine 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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PFC 77 Com vs Wright
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Laine misses with a series of wild punches.
La Bor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
La Bor throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and La Bor moves out of range easily.
La Bor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laine's calf.
La Bor sizes up Laine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by La Bor's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
La Bor misses with a body kick.
Laine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
La Bor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor throws a body kick that misses.
La Bor lands with a straight right. Laine didn't see that one coming.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine connects with a jab.#T1#
La Bor slips a straight right by Laine.
La Bor misses with a body punch
and Laine counters with a nice leg kick.
Laine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
La Bor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Good shot there by La Bor.
Laine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and La Bor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laine scrambles back to his feet.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and La Bor moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Laine.
La Bor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
La Bor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine throws a right and a left that La Bor avoids nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
La Bor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine lands with a good body shot.
La Bor misses the jab.#T2#
La Bor tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
La Bor throws a wild body kick that Laine sees coming a mile off.
Laine steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from La Bor.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
La Bor throws a low kick but Laine moves out of range easily.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Laine throws a leg kick but La Bor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laine moves in looking to clinch but La Bor pushes him off.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor 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.
Laine motions for La Bor to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. La Bor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
La Bor misses with an uppercut.
La Bor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target. #T3#
Laine lands a slapping body shot.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laine pivots, looking for a leg kick but La Bor is out of range and Laine settles back down.
La Bor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
La Bor misses with a straight left.
Laine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
La Bor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
La Bor misses with a hook.
La Bor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
La Bor misses with an uppercut.
Laine flicks out a counter leg kick but La Bor steps away.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Laine misses.
La Bor moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.
A telegraphed right hand from La Bor misses the target.
Laine throws a leg kick but La Bor checks it.
Laine is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! La Bor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
La Bor throws a good cross that connects.
Laine misses the jab.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
Laine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Laine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Bor connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
La Bor throws a chopping leg kick but Laine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether La Bor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
La Bor thows a body kick. Laine tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laine.
La Bor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Bor looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Bor moves away.
La Bor slips a straight right by Laine.
A big left from Laine misses.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
La Bor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine tries to work over La Bor's front leg with a kick but La Bor checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Laine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laine throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laine manages to circle out of the way.
La Bor slips a straight right by Laine.
Laine cracks the inside of La Bor's front leg.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Laine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Bor.
Laine jabs La Bor right on the nose. La Bor blinks but takes it well.
Laine misses with a body kick.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
La Bor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from La Bor with a body shot.
La Bor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Laine lands an overhand right.
La Bor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
La Bor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Laine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine lands a high kick!
A leg kick checked by Laine.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Laine - that will leave a mark!
Laine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck La Bor on the side of the head.
La Bor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laine keeps the fight on the outside.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
La Bor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine throws the left hand but La Bor avoids the punch easily.
La Bor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La Bor circles away from the clinch attempt.
La Bor circles away from the clinch attempt
and La Bor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch lands to the side of La Bor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
La Bor digs a good body shot into Laine's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from La Bor misses the target.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
La Bor takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
La Bor defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Bor moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Laine there.#T4#
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
La Bor cracks the inside of Laine's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
La Bor moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
La Bor tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
La Bor sizes up Laine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps La Bor's head backwards.
Laine throws a wild body kick that La Bor sees coming a mile off.
Laine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but La Bor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from La Bor misses.
La Bor lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor misses with a low kick as Laine jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laine! But no joy.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine connects with the punch.
Laine scores with a nice strike.
La Bor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine moves forwards but La Bor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
La Bor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
La Bor throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Laine rushes La Bor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
La Bor breaks the clinch.
La Bor throws a hook but Laine blocks it.#T1#
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine misses with a straight right.
La Bor thinks about countering with a body kick.
La Bor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laine in his tracks.
Laine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
La Bor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Laine dips to his left and cracks La Bor with an uppercut!
La Bor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
La Bor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
La Bor punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laine looks to land a left hand but La Bor moved out of range nicely.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
La Bor misses with a body kick.
La Bor blocks a head kick by Laine.
La Bor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laine.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
La Bor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laine.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laine. That's going to slow La Bor down.
La Bor swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
La Bor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Laine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laine lands with an overhand left.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Bor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from La Bor.
Laine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
La Bor throws a wild body kick that Laine sees coming a mile off.
A jab from La Bor misses.
Laine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
La Bor connects with an inside leg kick.
La Bor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laine lands a jab.
Laine cracks a nice hook into La Bor's ribs.
La Bor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
La Bor tries to bum rush Laine with a series of wild strikes but Laine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manuel La Bor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine throws a leg kick which misses La Bor's front leg but catches the back leg as La Bor tries to avoid it.
La Bor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
La Bor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Laine misses.
La Bor thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
A jab from Laine finds it's way through La Bor's defenses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some bone on bone action there as La Bor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine lands with an uppercut that bounces La Bor off the cage and back into range.
Laine is looking to clinch.
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine tests La Bor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine checks the leg kick.
La Bor tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent La Bor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Laine lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laine 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
PFC 69 Com vs Sullivan
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allen. Allen obviously looking to wear him down.
Allen lands a nice hook to Laine's body. Laine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Allen swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Allen digs a good hook to Laine's body.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine fails to land with a series of punches.
Lamar Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen blocks a leg kick.
Allen moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
Allen throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Allen blocks a head kick by Laine.
Laine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Allen digs a good hook to Laine's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Allen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Allen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laine looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Laine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Allen.
Laine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Allen.
Laine trying to hold on to Allen's head to control him but Allen postures up.
Laine is pressing down on Allen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laine is trying to control the position but Allen postures up.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Laine wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
Laine is pulling down on Allen's head. It's preventing any offense from Allen, at least for the moment.
Allen passes into half guard. #T2#
Allen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Allen prevents Laine from improving his position.
Allen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Allen throwing shots but Laine is blocking nicely.
Laine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Allen is looking to advance position but Laine won't allow it.
Allen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laine tries to roll over but Allen keeps him under control.
Laine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Laine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Laine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allen is one step ahead there.
Allen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laine's head.
Laine is looking to stand up but Allen isn't so interested in that idea.
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laine is trying to control the position but Allen postures up.
Laine is looking to stand up but Allen isn't so interested in that idea.
Allen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Allen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Allen wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laine looking to control.
Laine is adopting a defensive guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Allen throwing strikes from guard but Laine blocks nicely.
Allen won't allow Laine to sweep him here. #ES2#
Laine kicks Allen off and gets to his feet.
Laine swinging wildly here.
Good work by Allen as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Laine has Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Allen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Laine digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Allen cracks Laine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allen.
Laine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Allen is able to avoid easily.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Allen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allen thumps Laine with a low kick.
Allen motions for Laine to come forward. Allen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Laine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Allen misses its target.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Allen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Laine moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Allen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Laine back against the cage. #BC2#
Laine manages to break the clinch.
Allen checks a leg kick.
Allen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.#T1#
Laine scores with a nice body kick.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laine tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allen scores with a jab to the body.
Laine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Allen's head but Allen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Allen misses
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Allen connects with a looping right hand.
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine connects with a right hand. Allen shakes it off.
Allen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen scores with a hook to the body. Laine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laine connects with a crisp jab.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Some wild striking there from Laine.
#T2#
Allen throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Allen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Allen throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Allen throws a low kick but Laine moves out of range easily.
Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Laine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by Laine.
Laine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laine throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Allen throws a leg kick which misses Laine's front leg but catches the back leg as Laine tries to avoid it. #T3#
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine throws a low kick, looking for Allen's leg but Allen calmly moves out of range.
Allen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laine counters with an outside leg kick.
Allen scores with a body shot.
Allen is looking to wear down Laine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Allen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laine momentarily.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Allen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laine.
Laine walks into a stiff left hand from Allen.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Laine counters with a straight right hand.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Laine flicks out a counter leg kick but Allen steps away.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Allen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Allen checks a leg kick.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Laine thows a leg kick but Allen checks it #TD#
and Allen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Allen.
Laine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Allen being controlled here momentarily.
Allen stops Laine from standing up.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Laine seems keen to control Allen's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamar Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lamar Allen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laine tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Allen.
Allen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
An attempted straight right counter from Allen misses the target.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Laine.
Laine prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine.
Laine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Laine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine. #TD#
Allen jumps guard and drags Laine to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Laine content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Laine decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Allen, up you get!
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Laine follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine with a nice cross.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Allen swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine throws a low kick but Allen moves out of range easily.
Laine digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.#T2#
Laine misses with an uppercut
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Allen moves his leg out of the way.
Allen blocks a low kick nicely.
Laine thows a leg kick but Allen checks it
and Allen counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
Allen connects with a single shot there.
Laine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laine misses with a low kick as Allen jumps back.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Allen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Allen lands a head shot.
Laine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Allen. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Allen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allen.
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Allen closes the distance and pushes Laine back into the cage.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
Allen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Allen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Allen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen is working Laine over against the cage.#BC2#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine throws a series of punches but Allen moves out of range.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen lands a jab to Laine's midsection.
Allen lands a jab to Laine's midsection.
Allen tries to clinch but Laine is having none of it.
Laine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4##TD#
Allen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laine!
Allen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Laine down.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Allen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Allen off and has taken his back!
Laine controlling well, preventing Allen from escaping the position.
Allen breaks Laine's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine is looking to stand up but Allen isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Laine is looking for a triangle but Allen pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamar Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allen, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Allen!
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Event:
PFC 62 Kitano vs Brophy*
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Laine cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laine misses with a hook.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Laine lands with a nice body kick.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laine throws a front kick that sends Thomas stumbling back into the cage.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Laine seems unphased.
Laine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laine feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Laine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
A nice side step and Thomas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thomas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laine.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laine rather than just go for the knockout.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Thomas misses.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!#T1#
Thomas blocks a head kick by Laine.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Laine's head back.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laine lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Laine walks into a straight right hand from Thomas.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
Laine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.#T2#
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Thomas 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.
Nice shot lands for Laine.
Laine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Laine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Laine.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laine throws a head kick that Thomas semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laine.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Laine to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine slips a jab from Thomas.
Laine defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Laine there.#T3#
Good exchange - Laine coming out on top.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Thomas avoided it.
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laine thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Laine moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Laine misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Laine counters with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Laine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Laine throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Thomas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Laine tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Laine jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laine 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 Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laine scores with a kick to the midsection.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thomas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thomas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Laine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas throws a good cross that connects.
Thomas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laine scores with a head kick. Thomas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Laine throws a lazy body kick
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Laine slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Thomas throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Laine counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Laine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Thomas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laine.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Thomas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Laine has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Thomas swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Laine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Laine defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
It looks like Laine has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A low kick from Laine is predictable there
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Thomas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laine throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Laine.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas checks a low kick from Laine.
Laine slips a straight right by Thomas.
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laine doesn't seem bothered though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine is looking to counter punch.
Laine misses the body punch
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Laine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Laine counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jab from Laine.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Laine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laine.
Thomas checks a low kick from Laine.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Laine connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laine misses with a hook
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laine.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laine. Laine obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laine with a jab.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laine 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 Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thomas slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body punch from Thomas. #T1#
Thomas throws a right and a left that Laine avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laine. Laine obviously looking to wear him down.
Laine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Laine slips under a jab from Thomas.
Laine staying out of range there.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Laine throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Laine thumps Thomas with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Laine!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Laine.
Sloppy strikes from Laine. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas checks a low kick from Laine.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Laine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas lands a two punch combo.
Laine tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laine throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Tom Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Laine blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laine, as that shot connected.
Laine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas lands a jab to the head.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Laine is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Laine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Laine.
Thomas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laine. That one must have hurt.
Laine catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas cracks Laine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laine.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laine at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine scores with a head kick. Thomas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Laine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
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 Muuka Laine.
Well Laine 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PFC 57 Crank vs Mayhem
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Dall throws out a leg kick but Laine moves out of range and Dall only half commits.
A big right from Laine misses.
Laine swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall looks to land a combination but Laine avoids it well.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Dall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dall lands a slapping body shot.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Laine.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall misses with a low kick as Laine jumps back.
Laine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dall 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.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Dall cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine stuffs the takedown attempt from Dall. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
Laine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Laine slips under a jab from Dall.
Dall lands a high kick!
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Laine wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Laine gets a clinch.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Dall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Laine.
Laine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Dall shoots in and bounces Laine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Laine is trying to keep Dall in close.
#T2#
Laine controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Laine is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gangsterdamage that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Laine has Dall pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Laine controls Dall momentarily but Dall frees himself.
Laine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Dall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laine checks it well.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
As Dall tries to get set, Laine tries to push him back and clinch up but Dall manages to avoid the attempt.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine lands with a nice body punch.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Dall with the counter takedown but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Laine pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dall throws a wild body kick that Laine sees coming a mile off.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Dall wants to land a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Dall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Laine regains half guard.
Laine is concentrating on defense, preventing Dall from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ebyn Dall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dall is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Dall coming out on top.
Dall with a nice cross.
Dall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Laine's head backwards.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laine scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Dall misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laine.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Dall's knee but Dall avoids it well.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Laine pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Dall connects with a leg kick. Laine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Laine moves out of range as Dall strikes.
A jab from Dall misses.
Laine doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Dall lands a lovely overhand right.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine throws a low kick, looking for Dall's leg but Dall calmly moves out of range.
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Laine throws a quick counter head kick but Dall was just out of range.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dall. #T2#
Nice body punch from Laine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine blocks a body shot from Dall.
Dall misses with a punch to the body.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laine moves away from the strike by Dall.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Laine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laine with a jab.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laine tries to avoid it but Dall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laine to the ground. Laine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dall tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine lands a slapping body shot.
Dall defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dall.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine moves in looking to clinch but Dall pushes him off.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.
Laine misses with a few strikes there.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Dall moves his leg out of the way.
Dall throws out a powerful jab.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall lands with a shot to the body.
Ebyn Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dall.
Laine lands with a shot to the body.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Laine misses.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Dall lands a nice shot to the body.
Dall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Dall drives through with a takedown into Laine's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Laine has control of Dall's left arm, preventing Dall from doing any damage.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Laine is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebyn Dall 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laine slips a jab from Dall.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
Laine wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Laine down.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Laine throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Laine tries to close the distance and clinch but Dall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Laine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dall misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Laine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws out a leg kick but Dall moves out of range and Laine only half commits.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Laine misses the target.
Dall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dall lands a glancing blow to the side of Laine's head.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Dall checks a low kick from Laine.
Dall lands the left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall.
Laine swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
#T2#
Dall sizes up Laine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Dall.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
Dall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laine as he jumps to the side.
Laine wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Dall avoids the head kick by Laine.
Dall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Laine misses with a head kick.
No luck for Dall with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Dall stuns Laine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laine.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but Laine seems unphased.
Dall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ebyn Dall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laine tries to clinch there but Dall circles away.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dall slips a straight right by Laine.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Dall with the counter takedown but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Laine throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dall.
Dall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
A big left from Laine misses.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine tries to close the distance and clinch but Dall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Dall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.#CL#
Laine has closed the distance and engaged Dall in a clinch.
Dall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laine.
Dall blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Dall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laine's calf.
Laine ducks right into an uppercut from Dall.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Laine's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laine doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ebyn Dall.
I've got Dall 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebyn Dall!
In his post fight interview, Ebyn Dall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC 53 Pate vs Crank
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Laine throws a nice head kick!
Laine blocks a jab.#CL#
Lennon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lennon blocks an uppercut.
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Lennon.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lennon throws an elbow but misses.
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Lennon.
A head punch on the inside from Lennon fails to land.
Laine gets through Lennon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lennon misses with a punch to the body.
Lennon lands an elbow just above Laine 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Muuka Laine has been cut.
Lennon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lennon tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
Lennon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lennon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
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!
Lennon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lennon lands a body punch.
Laine looks winded!
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Lennon controls his hands.
Lennon gets through Laine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land. #BC2#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Lennon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Lennon misses with a few strikes there.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lennon rushes Laine and presses him up against the cage.
Lennon working aggressively here.
Lennon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Lennon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laine blocks a body shot from Lennon.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Lennon pushes Laine up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Laine.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lennon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Laine's brow.
Laine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lennon cracks Laine with a nice body shot.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Laine.
Laine takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lennon lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine. #T2#
Lennon misses with a body punch.
Lennon tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Lennon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laine.
Lennon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Laine tries to work over Lennon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Lennon on the inside.
Lennon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Lennon.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Lennon controls the action.
Laine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lennon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lennon misses with a punch to the body.
Laine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lennon backwards.
Lennon presses Laine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lennon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laine blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Lennon.
Lennon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laine or not.
Lennon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laines head.
A short left from Lennon.
Lennon digs a right hand underneath Laine's ribcage. Laine let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Lennon lands a right hand.
Lennon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Lennon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lennon lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Laine is rocked!
Lennon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Laine is still on wobbly legs! Can Lennon finish him?
Lennon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Lennon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lennon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lennon misses with a punch to the body.
Lennon dips a shoulder and cracks Laine with a mighty uppercut! Laine falls back against the cage and Lennon unloads with a barrage of strikes! Laine is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lennon screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lennon!
In his post fight interview, John Lennon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC 46 Fresh Blood*
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Worth misses its intended target.
A jab from Worth finds it's way through Escobar Chavez's defenses.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with a low kick but Worth moves his leg out of the way.
Worth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Worth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Worth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Worth blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez walks into a left hand.
Nice shot lands for Worth.
An inside leg kick from Escobar Chavez misses.
Bis Worth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worth just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Worth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Worth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Worth.
Worth slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Worth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Worth avoids it easily.#CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
Worth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Worth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez is working Worth over against the cage.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Worth breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Worth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Worth.
Escobar Chavez half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch successfully.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez. #BC2#
Worth manages to break the clinch.
Worth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Worth misses with a body kick.
Worth scores with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez cracks Worth with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Worth throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Worth throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Worth lands an overhand right.#T2#
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Worth throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Worth.
Escobar Chavez cracks Worth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Worth jabs at Escobar Chavez's body.
Worth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar Chavez.
Worth moves forwards but Escobar Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Worth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar Chavez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Worth can pounce on him.
Worth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
Worth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Worth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick from Escobar Chavez.
A low kick from Worth is predictable there
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Worth.
Worth misses with a lunging right hand
and Worth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Worth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Worth misses with a hook.
Worth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Worth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Worth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Worth looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Worth looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
Escobar Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Worth circles away.
Escobar Chavez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Escobar Chavez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Worth, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez thuds his right hand into Worth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Worth throws a low kick, looking for Escobar Chavez's leg but Escobar Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Worth moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance but Worth moves to the side
and Worth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Worth wants to counter with a clinch but Escobar Chavez pushes him away.
Worth misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez keeps Worth at a distance using the push kick.
Worth blocks the body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Worth scores with a jab.
Worth lands with a nice body punch.
Worth thows a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Worth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Worth moves out of range.
Worth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worth throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Worth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobar Chavezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Worth looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Worth lands with a cross.
Escobar Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bis Worth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Worth throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Worth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a body kick but Worth moved away.
Escobar Chavez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Worth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Worth misses with a looping left.
Escobar Chavez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Worth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Worth throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Worth throws out the jab.
Worth misses with a body shot.
Worth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Escobar Chavez's head backwards.
Worth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Worth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Worth scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Worth.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. Worth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Worth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Worth misses with a jab to the body
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good, hard body kick but Worth shrugs it off.
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Worth misses the jab.
Escobar Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Worth feints a counter leg kick.
Worth throws a nice looking combination but Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobar Chavez looks for the body kick but Worth saw that one coming. #CL#
Escobar Chavez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar Chavez is leaning against Worth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Worth blocks it.
Worth stalling.
#BC2#
Worth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Worth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Worth misses with an uppercut.
Bis Worth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Worth ducks down to avoid it.
Worth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Worth moves out of range.
Worth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
A little jabbing left from Worth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worth scores with a jab to the head.
Worth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Worth scores with a four punch combination!
Worth dodges the punch combination from Escobar Chavez.
Worth moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Worth.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worth.
Escobar Chavez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Worth checks the leg kick.
Worth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Worth throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Worth's calf.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Worth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Worth just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Worth.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Worth checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a leg kick.
Worth checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Escobar Chavez gets a clinch.
Worth throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worth.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Worth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worth blocks an uppercut.
Worth lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Worth misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Worth controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Worth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Worth blocks it.
Worth trying to control the position but instead, Escobar Chavez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Worth into the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Worth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Worth breaks from the clinch.
Worth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Worth misses.
Worth misses with a shot to the body
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Worth.
Worth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Worth there.
Worth works the jab nicely.
Worth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobar Chavezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch there but Worth circles away.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps Worth's head back.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Worth.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Worth saw that one coming.
Worth misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Escobar Chavez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Worth.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worth working aggressively here.
Worth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Worth.
Worth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worth misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Escobar Chavez.
#BC2#
Worth breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Worth blocks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Worth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez cracks Worth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escobar Chavez looks for the body kick but Worth saw that one coming.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Worth misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worth. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worth swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Worth should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Worth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Escobar Chavez gets a clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez cracks Worth with a nice body shot.
Worth taking a breather.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Worth has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
#BC2#
Worth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Worth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Worth under the eye.
Worth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worth.
#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Worth on the inside. #T3#
Worth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Escobar Chavez prevents Worth from breaking the clinch.
Worth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Worth controls his hands.
#BC2#
Worth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Worth ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worth.
Worth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Worth throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the leg kick from Worth.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Worth is just out of range.
Worth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Worth misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Worth.
A little jabbing left from Worth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Worth cracks Escobar Chavez with a good jab.
Worth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Worth misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand underneath Worth's ribcage. Worth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Worth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worth.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Worth avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Worth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Worth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Escobar Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Worth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Worth scoring well with a low kick there.
Worth misses the body punch
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Worth throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez sets himself, and Worth steps forward looking for the clinch! Escobar Chavez avoids it this time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Worth scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Worth.
Worth throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat.
Worth misses with a left hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Worth avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Worth's body.#T1#
Worth misses with a straight right.
Worth misses with a wild body shot.
Worth avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Worth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
Worth throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez tests Worth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Escobar Chavez. Worth shrugs it off though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Worth.
Escobar Chavez throws a push kick but Worth slaps the foot to one side.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Worth.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worth works Escobar Chavez's body with a nice hook.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Worth throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Worth sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worth moves away.
Escobar Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Worth's shoulder, as Worth tries to avoid the shot.
Worth throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worth was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Worth loads up on a big left hand.
Worth throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez lands with an overhand left.
Worth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Worth.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Worth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.#T3#
Worth lands a jab to the nose.
Worth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Worth throws a hook but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Worth throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Worth to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a left hand
and Worth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar Chavez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Worth.
Escobar Chavez jabs at Worth's body.
Worth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Worth is looking to slow Escobar Chavez down with leg kicks.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worth moves away.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but Worth moves out of range easily. #CL#
Escobar Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Worth.
Worth is trying to break free.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Worth working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Worth lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Worth controls his hands.
Worth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worth is leaning against Escobar Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Worth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Worth scores with a nice right hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worth.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
Worth throws a front kick aimed at Escobar Chavez's knee but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Worth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Worth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Worth lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez had his way with Bis Worth in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A bone on bone clash there as Worth blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Worth! But no joy.
Bis Worth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Worth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Worth is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
Worth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Worth slips the punch.
Worth connects with a leg kick. Escobar Chavez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Worth throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Worth blocks a leg kick.
Worth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Worth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Worth misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar Chavez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Worth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Worth.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar Chavez.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Worth swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar Chavez misses the target.#T1#
Worth ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar Chavez blocks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch
and Worth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Worth throws a body kick that misses
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Escobar Chavez.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar Chavez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Worth misses with a body shot
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Worth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez blocks a leg kick.
Worth just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Escobar Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Worth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Worth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch up but Worth keeps it at a distance.
Worth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez catches Worth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Worth missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Worth looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch.
Worth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Worth misses with a looping left.#T3#
Worth swings widly with a right hand
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Worth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
Worth looks for the body kick but Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Worth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Worth wants to slow Escobar Chavez down by chopping away at his legs.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Worth thows a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Worth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worth misses with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Worth is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A lazy left from Escobar Chavez finds it's target.
Worth throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Worth - that will leave a mark!
Worth tests Escobar Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar Chavez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Worth under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worth takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Worth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Worth misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez cracks the inside of Worth's front leg.
Worth scores with a shot to the body.
Worth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Escobar Chavez lands with a cross.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Worth strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Escobar Chavez misses its target.
Worth misses with a low kick as Escobar Chavez jumps back.
Escobar Chavez thumps Worth with a low kick.
Worth misses with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
Worth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Worth scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar Chavez connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worth misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Worth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Worth is looking to slow Escobar Chavez down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar Chavez 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Ramon Escobar Chavez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
PFC 40 Asskicken vs Brophy
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Worth throws a shot to the body.
Worth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jorma checks it well.
Worth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Worth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jorma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Worth blocks a leg kick.
Worth is looking to counter punch.
Worth lands a leg kick that knocks Jorma off balance momentarily.
Worth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jorma tries to score with a low kick but Worth moves his leg out of the way.
Jorma tries to move into range but Worth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Worth tried to score with a low kick but Jorma checks it.
Jorma is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Worth throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jorma counters with a shoot takedown. Worth fights it but they end up in guard.
Jorma tries to free his leg and advance position but Worth is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorma won't allow Worth to get back to his feet.
Jorma wants to control from the top but Worth keeps moving.
Worth is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Jorma tries to free his leg and advance position but Worth is retaining full guard.
Jorma stopping the sweep attempt from Worth.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Worth misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Jorma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Worth kicks Jorma off and gets back to his feet.
We've been told by Worth's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Worth tried to score with a low kick but Jorma checks it.
Worth tries to move into range but Jorma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jorma jabs Worth right on the nose. Worth blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorma staying out of range there.#T2#
Worth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Worth tries to land a leg kick but Jorma saw it coming and moves away.
Worth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jorma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Worth defends it nicely.
It looked like Worth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jorma.
An inside leg kick from Worth misses.
Worth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Worth loads up on a big right hand but Jorma slips the punch.
Worth misses with a right hand
and Jorma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Worth blocks a head kick by Jorma.
A slow jab from Worth misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Worth as he connects with a hook.
Worth feints and then cracks Jorma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jorma down.
Worth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jorma looks to land a combination but Worth avoids it well.
Jorma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Worth blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Jorma throws a hook but Worth avoids it easily.
Worth throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jorma 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 Worth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Worth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jorma cracks the inside of Worth's front leg.
Jorma misses the jab.
Worth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jorma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worth.
Jorma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Worth as he avoids it easily.
Worth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Worth scores with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Worth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Worth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Worth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jorma.
A swing and a miss from Worth.
Jorma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jorma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jorma tries a quick counter leg kick but Worth is wise to it.
Worth misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jorma misses the target.
Jorma throws the left hand but Worth avoids the punch easily.
Jorma ducks under a wild hook from Worth.#T4#
Worth throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jorma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Worth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worth tries a low kick but Jorma avoids it.
Bis Worth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jorma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Worth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jorma cracks Worth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jorma tries to land a leg kick but Worth saw it coming and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Jorma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jorma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Worth takes a step back to recover.
Jorma misses with a hook. Worth ducked under it nicely.
Worth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jorma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Worth.
Worth lands a leg kick that knocks Jorma off balance momentarily.
Jorma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Worth feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Jorma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Jorma misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Jorma catches Worth right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bis Worth 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#
Worth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jorma is out of range.
Jorma thinks about the counter body kick.
Jorma misses with a body kick.
Worth misses with a low kick.
Jorma drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Worth defends it well.
Jorma blocks a jab.
Jorma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jorma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jorma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jorma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jorma throws a shot from downtown. Worth moves away and avoids it.
Worth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jorma misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worth stalls.
Still in the clinch, Jorma scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Jorma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
A jab from Jorma does it's job there.
Worth is looking to chop away at Jorma's legs.
Jorma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jorma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Worth pinned against the cage. Worth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Jorma backs away, Worth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Worth needs to keep his hands up - Jorma had a free shot at his head there.
Jorma checks a leg kick.
Jorma connects with an inside leg kick.
Jorma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Worth lands with a nice combination. Jorma backs away looking to recover.
Worth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jorma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jorma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Worth misses with a straight left.
Jab from Worth.#T2#
Jorma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bis Worth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kosken Jorma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jorma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jorma loads up on a big right hand but Worth slips the punch.
Worth misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Jorma.
Worth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jorma.
Worth slips under a jab.
Jorma sizes up Worth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jorma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jorma slips under a jab.
Worth thuds his right hand into Jorma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Worth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jorma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Worth misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Worth.
Jorma lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Worth misses the target.
Jorma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Jorma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Worth gets a clinch.
Jorma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Worth.
Worth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jorma wants to get back to striking at distance but Worth won't allow it.
Jorma lands an uppercut.
Jorma blocks an uppercut.
Jorma pushes Worth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Jorma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jorma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorma blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jorma.
Jorma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jorma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Worth.
Jorma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Jorma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worth.
Bis Worth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jorma can't find room to land a body shot as Worth controls the action.
Worth lands an uppercut.#BC#
Worth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jorma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Worth misses.
Jorma looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jorma moves away from the strike by Worth.
Jorma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jorma throws a leg kick but Worth moved away.
Jorma throws a one two combo.
Jorma throws a head kick that misses.
Jorma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worth looks to land a right hand but Jorma moved out of range.
Worth connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorma throws an overhand right that lands on Worth's shoulder, as Worth tries to avoid the shot.
Worth lands a really nice looking cross but Jorma seems unphased.
Worth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Worth tries to clinch but Jorma is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bis Worth dominated that second round.
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#
Jorma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jorma throws a body kick that misses
and Worth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Worth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jorma.
Jorma throws a lazy right hand but Worth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worth. Jorma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Worth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Worth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Worth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jorma.
Worth misses with a low kick.
Jorma throws out a counter right but Worth avoids it with no problem.
Worth misses with a hook. Jorma ducked under it nicely.
Jorma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Worth on the side of the head.
Jorma throws a hook to the side of Worth's head but Worth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma throws a hook but Worth avoids it easily.
Worth swinging wildly here.
Jorma motions for Worth to come forward. Jorma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jorma jabs Worth right on the nose. Worth blinks but takes it well.
Worth slips a straight right by Jorma.#T1#
Worth throws a leg kick but Jorma checks it.
Jab from Jorma.
Nice shot by Worth.#CL#
Worth moves into the clinch successfully.
Jorma lands a left hand.
Worth lands a hook that snaps the head of Jorma backwards.
Jorma is trying to push Worth away but Worth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jorma swings wildly with an uppercut but Worth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Worth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worth taking a breather.
Worth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jorma lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Jorma ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jorma no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worth passes Jorma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kosken Jorma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jorma wants to get back to full guard.
Worth stalling.
Jorma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Worth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Worth's back!#SUB2#
Worth is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jorma has the hooks in. Worth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB2#
Worth fending off the submission attempt from Jorma.
Jorma struggling to land strikes to the head as Worth covers up. #SUB2#
Jorma is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Worth knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Worth for a finish.
Worth's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Jorma's hands.
Jorma punches the canvas rather than the man. #T4#
Worth is in bad spot here.
Jorma looking to hold on to the position here but Worth rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Jorma is looking to work some ground and pound but Worth has wrist control.
Jorma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jorma pushes down on Worth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jorma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Worth defending well though.
Jorma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Jorma seems to be looking for submissions.
Jorma looks to land a strike but Worth avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosken Jorma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Worth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bis Worth!
Bis Worth decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
PFC 35 Antonio vs Cranial
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Jericho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jericho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Worth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Worth misses.
Worth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jericho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jericho throws a head kick but Worth moves out of range.
Worth misses with a hook. Jericho ducked under it nicely.
Jericho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Worth looks to land a body kick but Jericho moved away.
Jericho's coach down at The Wild Beasts Zoo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jericho's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Worth lands with an overhand left.
Jericho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jericho throws a body punch but Worth moves out of range.
Worth throws out a loose jab but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worth backing away here, and Jericho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Worth looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
Jericho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Worth misses with a looping right.
Jericho counters with a body kick.
Worth motions for Jericho to come forward. Worth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Worth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worth throws a leg kick
enabling Jericho to counter with a crisp jab.
Bis Worth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Worth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Worth missing with a left hand there. Jericho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Worth looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Worth misses with a looping right.
Jericho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Worth throws a series of punches but Jericho moves out of range.
Worth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jericho. Jericho obviously looking to wear him down.
Worth looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Jericho swings for the body but Worth moves out of range.
Worth misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Jericho counters with a big head kick but Worth shrugs it off.
Worth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Worth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Worth moves away and avoids it.
Worth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jericho at a distance.
Worth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Worth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Worth misses with a low kick as Jericho jumps back.
Worth connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target. #T2#
Worth misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Worth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jericho lands a nice shot to the body.
Worth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
A big right from Jericho misses.
It looked like Worth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Worth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jericho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Worth in his tracks.
Jericho misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Worth misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho lands with a good body shot.
Worth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jericho under the eye.
Worth looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Jericho steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Worth walks into a stiff left hand from Jericho.
Jericho avoids the head kick by Worth.
A punch combination from Worth misses.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Worth slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Worth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Worth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Jericho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Worth.
Worth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Jericho tries to land a leg kick but Worth saw it coming and moves away.
Worth throws a combination that misses
and Jericho counters with a leg kick.
Worth checks a leg kick.
Worth throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Jericho. Beautiful body shot.
Worth throws a nice looking combination but Jericho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Worth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jericho checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Jericho misses.
Jericho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Worth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jericho tries a low kick but Worth avoids it.
Jericho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Worth is looking to slow Jericho down with leg kicks.
Jericho thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Worth if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Worth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Worth coming out on top.
Worth throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Worth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Worth moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Worth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Worth throws a series of punches but Jericho moves out of range.
Worth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jericho is looking to chop away at Worth's legs.
Jericho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Jericho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jericho walks into a jab.
Jericho throws a head kick but Worth moves out of range.
Worth swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jericho. Jericho obviously looking to wear him down.
Worth throws a low kick, looking for Jericho's leg but Jericho calmly moves out of range.
Worth throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Worth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jericho is able to avoid easily.
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 Bis Worth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Worth.
Jericho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Worth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worth was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Worth scores with a sloppy right hand. Jericho should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Worth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Worth lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Jericho. That snapped Worth's head back.
Worth throws a chopping leg kick but Jericho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jericho counters with a body kick.
Worth misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Worth.
Worth throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jericho.
Worth stuns Jericho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Worth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jericho is out of range and Worth settles back down.
Worth misses with a low kick.
Jericho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Jericho.#T1#
Jericho scoring well with a low kick there.
Worth misses with a right hand
and Jericho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Jericho.
Worth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Worth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jericho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Worth's hands.
Worth misses with a leg kick.
Jericho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Worth checks it well.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Worth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jericho checks a leg kick.
Jericho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Worth's head.
Worth scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worth. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jericho! But no joy.
Jericho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Worth throws a big shot that misses.
Worth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jericho checks it well. #T2#
Worth misses with a hook. Jericho ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Worth misses
and Jericho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jericho misses with a leg kick.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Worth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worth blocks a jab.
Worth loads up on a big right hand but Jericho slips the punch.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Worth.
Jericho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Worth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Worth throws a big shot that misses.
Worth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Worth.
Worth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jericho just manages to avoid it.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jericho takes a swing at Worth's ribcage but misses.
Jericho throws a body punch but Worth moves out of range.
Worth loads up on a big right hand but Jericho slips the punch.#T3#
Jericho misses with a looping left.
Jericho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Worth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Jericho motions for Worth to come forward. Jericho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Worth.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Worth moves out of range of the body kick from Jericho.
Jericho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Worth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Bis Worth is winning the standup battle so far.
Worth throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho staying out of range there.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Worth.
Jericho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Worth avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Worth feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worth moves away.
It looked like Worth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jericho staying out of range there.#T4#
Worth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Worth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worth lands a nice hook to Jericho's body. Jericho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Worth walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho blocks a head kick by Worth.
Worth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jericho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Worth misses with an uppercut
and Jericho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Worth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That kick from Worth tenderised Jericho's leg. Jericho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Worth misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Worth with a body shot.
Jericho avoids the body shot from Worth.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Worth finds it's way round the side to connect with Jericho's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Jericho.
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 Bis Worth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jericho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jericho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Worth doesn't seem bothered though.
Worth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worth misses with a looping left.
Jericho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Worth misses with a body shot.
Jericho takes one to the chin there.
Worth throws a series of strikes that have Jericho backpedaling.
Jericho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Worth.
Worth throws out a loose jab but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worth misses with a looping right.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Worth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jericho avoids the body shot from Worth.
Jericho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Worth tests Jericho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Jericho misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worth misses with a hook.
Jericho staying out of range there.#T1#
Jericho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jericho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Worth misses with a double jab.
Jericho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jericho moves out of range as Worth strikes.
Jericho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Worth to score with a decent uppercut.
Jericho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jericho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Worth.
Jericho moves out of range as Worth strikes.
Worth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Worth missing with a left hand there. Jericho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Worth just misses with a punch to the body.
Worth moves out of range as Jericho throws a body kick.
Jericho is looking to clinch but Worth is avoiding it.
Worth looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jericho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maxim Jericho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jericho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Worth.
Worth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worth thumps Jericho with a low kick.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Worth misses with a low kick.
Jericho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Worth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Worth throws a chopping leg kick but Jericho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jericho lands with an uppercut that bounces Worth off the cage and back into range.
Worth avoids a kick to the body.
Jericho lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Worth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Worth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Worth saw that one coming.
Jericho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jericho.
Worth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Worth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Worth.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Worth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho misses with a low kick.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Worth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Worth punishes Jericho's body with a nice straight punch.
Jericho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jericho blocks the body kick.
Worth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jab, jab by Jericho - just one landing.
Worth tries to score with a low kick but Jericho moves his leg out of the way.
Worth jabs Jericho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Worth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Worth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worth avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Jericho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Worth throws an off balance right hand
and Jericho counters with a stiff right hand.
Jericho scores with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jericho, right into the meat.
Jericho looks to land a body kick but Worth moved away.
Worth throws an overhand right that lands on Jericho's shoulder, as Jericho tries to avoid the shot.
Worth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Worth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Worth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jericho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Worth scrambles back to his feet.
Jericho throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Worth slips a straight right by Jericho.
Worth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Worth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Worth misses with a straight right.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxim Jericho.
Well Worth 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 Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bis Worth!
Bis Worth 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:
PFC 28 Romanow vs Darkk
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Taranin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Worth.
Taranin misses with a hook. Worth ducked under it nicely.
Taranin misses with a hook.
Taranin slips a jab from Worth.
Taranin with a jab.
Worth looks to score with a jab to the body but Taranin is just out of range.
Worth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taranin with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Worth counters with a head kick that drops Taranin to the mat! Taranin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Taranin is rocked!
Worth flashes Taranin a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Taranin's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Taranin crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Worth punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bis Worth!
Bis Worth spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
PFC 19 Neil vs Aldo
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Worth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malingo is out of range and Worth settles back down.
Worth misses with an uppercut
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Worth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Worth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Worth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malingo.
Worth throws a hook but Malingo avoids it easily.
Malingo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Worth with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Malingo.
Malingo 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.
Malingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Worth.
Malingo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Worth just misses with a punch to the body.
Worth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malingo in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo lands a slapping body shot.
Good shot there by Worth.
Worth scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Malingo. That snapped Worth's head back.
#T1#
Worth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Worth misses with a hook
and Malingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Malingo lands a slapping body shot.
Worth misses the body punch
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Worth blocks a jab.
Worth lands a jab to Malingo's midsection.
Worth throws a right hand that misses
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Worth thows a leg kick but Malingo checks it #TD#
and Malingo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malingo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malingo preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Worth holds on and takes a little breather.
Malingo throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Malingo is working Worth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malingo throws an elbow that misses. Worth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Malingo's guard. Nice move by Worth!#REVB#
Worth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Malingo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Worth stacks Malingo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Worth!
Malingo tries to bench press Worth off him but Worth keeps the position.
Worth controlling from side mount.
Worth working away.#T3#
Malingo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Worth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worth happy to just control the position for now.
Worth working away.
Malingo tries to improve position but can't.
Malingo struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malingo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Worth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malingo is working hard here to advance position.
Worth working away.
Malingo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Malingo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malingo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Worth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malingo is working away from the top position though.
Worth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malingo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Malingo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Worth misses with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bis Worth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Worth misses with a body shot.
Malingo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Malingo misses the target.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worth scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Malingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Worth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Worth.
Worth throws a lazy uppercut
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malingo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Worth throws a good cross that connects.
Worth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malingo lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worth throws a poor cross that misses
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Worth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malingo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Worth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Malingo misses with a looping right.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worth.
Malingo moves away from the strike by Worth.
Malingo is looking to counter punch.
Bis Worth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malingo throws a looping overhand right but Worth ducks down to avoid it.
Malingo moves out of range of the strikes.
Malingo moves away from the strike by Worth.
Worth throws a lazy right hand but Malingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malingo feinted with a counter takedown.
Worth misses with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Worth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Worth misses with a leg kick
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Worth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malingo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malingo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Worth misses with a right hand
and Malingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Worth throws a lazy right hand but Malingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Worth lands a jab to the head.
Worth is looking to clinch.
Worth scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Worth.
Worth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Worth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Worth tries to move into range but Malingo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malingo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the body from Worth misses
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Bis Worth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Worth.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malingo.
Malingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Worth lands a glancing blow to the side of Malingo's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Worth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malingo.#BC#
Malingo breaks from the clinch.
Worth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malingo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worth connects with a body shot that sends Malingo's belly button to the back.
Worth throws a poor cross that misses
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malingo scores with a nice strike.
Worth tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Malingo counters with a shoot takedown. Worth fights it but they end up in guard.
Worth wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Malingo manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
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!
Worth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Worth is trying to control but can't.
Worth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malingo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malingo wants to control but Worth is keeping him busy.
Malingo not doing much here.
Worth tries to roll over but Malingo keeps him under control.
Malingo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malingo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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 Eddie Malingo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Worth misses with a looping right.
Worth scores with a sloppy right hand. Malingo should have avoided that one.
Worth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Worth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malingo throws out the jab.
Worth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Worth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malingo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malingo staying out of range there.
Malingo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Malingo with a jab.
Malingo swings widly with a right hand
letting Worth counter with a right hand.
Worth throws an off balance right hand
and Malingo counters with a thumping low kick.
Malingo slips under a jab from Worth.
Worth thows a leg kick but Malingo checks it
and Worth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malingo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Worth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Malingo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Worth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Worth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malingo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malingo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Worth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Worth misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Malingo slips a jab from Worth.
Worth throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Worth throws an overhand right that lands on Malingo's shoulder, as Malingo tries to avoid the shot.
Worth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
Worth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malingo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Worth.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malingo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Worth misses with a hook
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Worth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malingo counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worth throws a sloppy body shot
and Malingo counters with a left and a right that stings Worth.
Worth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Worth throws a lazy uppercut
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worth. Malingo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malingo attempts a counter takedown but Worth avoids it well and moves away.
Worth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malingo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Worth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Worth misses with a shot to the body
and Malingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Malingo throws an overhand right that lands on Worth's shoulder, as Worth tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Malingo blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Malingo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Worth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.
Worth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Malingo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Worth.
Worth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Worth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malingo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Worth defending well as Malingo loads up on a big left hand.
Worth throws a lazy uppercut
and Malingo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malingo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by Worth. That's going to slow Malingo down.
Eddie Malingo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Worth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Worth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Worth throws a lazy uppercut
and Malingo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Worth throws a lazy uppercut
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malingo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Worth.
Malingo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Malingo lands a glancing blow to the side of Worth's head.
Worth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Malingo back to the cage. Worth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Worth throws a right hand that misses
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Worth throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Malingo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Worth doesn't seem bothered though.
Worth gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malingo scores with the left hand. Worth knows he should have avoided that one.
Worth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Malingo connects with a single shot there.
Worth jabs at Malingo's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malingo finds it's way round the side to connect with Worth's head.
Worth looks to throw the jab but Malingo is out of range.
Malingo attempts a counter takedown but Worth avoids it well and moves away.
Worth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Malingo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malingo, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Malingo!
Our winner, Eddie Malingo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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PFC 10 Tournament Finals
Date: Jan 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Worth.
Brixton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Worth blocks the low kick.
Worth misses with a double jab.
Brixton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brixton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Worth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brixton under the eye.
Brixton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Worth slips a straight right by Brixton.
Worth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Worth connects with a body shot that sends Brixton's belly button to the back.
Worth ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Brixton is looking to chop away at Worth's legs.
Worth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brixton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Brixton.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Worth misses with an uppercut.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Worth.
Brixton tried to counter with a leg kick but Worth avoided it.
Brixton misses with a leg kick.
Worth thumps Brixton with a low kick.#CL2#
Worth closes the distance and clinches.
Brixton blocks a body shot from Worth.
Worth working aggressively here.
#T1#
Brixton misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Brixton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brixton tries to work over Worth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Worth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton.
Worth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brixtons head.
Worth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worth lands with a left to the head.
Brixton jumps guard but Worth stands there with Brixton around his waist. Brixton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brixton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Worth works on Brixton's body with a couple of short punches.
Worth blocks a body shot from Brixton.
Brixton is looking to break free of the clinch but Worth has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton.
Worth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Worth managing to block the knees to the body from Brixton.
Worth lands a nice uppercut.
Brixton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brixton blocking some punches.
Worth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brixton works on Worth's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worth can't find room to land a body shot as Brixton controls the action.
Worth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brixton lands a nice knee to the body.
Worth misses with a punch on the inside.
Worth misses with some punches.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Brixton.
Worth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brixton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Worth is defending well for now.
Worth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Worth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Worth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Worth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton struggles to land a body shot inside as Worth controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Worth. #T3#
A short right from Worth on the inside.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
A short right from Worth on the inside.
A short uppercut from Brixton.
Brixton misses with a knee strike.
Worth throws a head punch that misses.
Brixton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Worth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brixton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brixton misses with the head strike.
Brixton can't get the takedown.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Worth lands an uppercut.
Brixton gets through Worth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worth misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Worth. #CUT2#
It looks like Danny Brixton has been cut.
Brixton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Brixton.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Brixton. #T4#
Worth misses with a punch on the inside.
Worth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Worth.
Worth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worth's elbow.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Worth uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brixton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brixton misses with some punches.
Brixton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Worth.
A head punch on the inside from Worth fails to land.
Brixton blocking some punches.
Worth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Worth fails to land.
Worth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Worth.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bis Worth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Brixton'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.
#R2#
Brixton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Worth takes a step back to recover.
Worth throws a looping overhand right but Brixton ducks down to avoid it.
Worth leaves Brixton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brixton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A cross from Worth lands.#CL2#
Worth pushes Brixton up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Brixton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Worth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brixton.
Worth walks into a stiff left hand from Brixton.
Danny Brixton is winning the standup battle so far.
Worth 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.
Brixton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brixton looks to throw the jab but Worth is out of range.
Brixton looks to land a left hand but Worth moved out of range nicely.
Brixton lands with a straight right. Worth didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brixton slips under a jab from Worth.
Worth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Worth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brixton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brixton misses with a low kick as Worth jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Worth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Brixton scores with a hook to the body. Worth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brixton connects with a right hand. Worth shakes it off.
Brixton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Worth. Worth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brixton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Worth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Worth misses with a looping right.
Brixton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Worth lands with a hook. Brixton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A leg kick checked by Brixton.
Brixton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Worth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bis Worth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Worth is looking to chop away at Brixton's legs.
Brixton is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Worth. Beautiful body shot.
Worth misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worth thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Worth.
Worth lands a right hook to the body.
Brixton throws a hook to the side of Worth's head but Worth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Worth is looking for the big counter here.
Worth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Brixton throws a chopping leg kick but Worth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worth.
Worth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Worth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Worth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brixton cracks Worth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Worth avoids the body shot from Brixton.
Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Worth.
Worth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Worth misses with a leg kick.
Worth throws a body shot but no joy.
Worth throws a front kick that sends Brixton stumbling back into the cage.
Worth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No joy there for Worth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brixton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Worth manages to circle out of the way.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Worth.
Worth throws a looping overhand right but Brixton ducks down to avoid it.
Brixton throwing a counter right hand but Worth manages to avoid it.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brixton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brixton. That's going to slow Worth down.
Worth thumps Brixton with a low kick.#T3#
Worth misses with a looping left.
Worth looks to land a right hand but Brixton moved out of range.
Brixton misses with a looping left.
Worth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brixton. That did some damage!
Brixton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Worth misses.
Brixton lands with a nice body kick.
Brixton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brixton throws a head kick but Worth moves out of range.
Worth ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Worth 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.
Brixton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brixton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brixton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brixton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worth throws out a loose jab but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brixton motions for Worth to come forward. Brixton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worth misses with a hook.#T4#
Worth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
Brixton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Worth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Worth throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Worth throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Brixton to counter with a crisp jab.
Worth gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brixton counters with an inside leg kick.
Worth blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Brixton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brixton.
Worth blocks a head kick by Brixton.
Worth looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Worth misses with a low kick.
Worth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brixton's sensitive parts.
Worth misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Worth.
Worth avoids the body shot from Brixton.
Worth throws a front kick that sends Brixton stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Brixton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brixton.
Brixton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Worth's head backwards.
Worth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brixton.
Brixton throws a shot from downtown. Worth moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Brixton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Danny Brixton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Brixton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Brixton throws a solid leg kick but Worth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brixton.
Brixton throws a leg kick which misses Worth's front leg but catches the back leg as Worth tries to avoid it.
Worth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brixton.
Worth misses the jab.
Worth tests Brixton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brixton checks a leg kick.
Brixton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brixton moves away from the strike by Worth.
Brixton slips a jab from Worth.
Worth ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Brixton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Brixton misses.
Worth throws a shot to the body.
Brixton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worth.
Worth swings for the body but Brixton moves out of range.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worth.
Worth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Worth.#T1#
Brixton lands with a shot to the body.
Brixton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Worth's calf.
Brixton throws a body shot but no joy.
Bis Worth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brixton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good shot there by Brixton.
Nice defenses there by Brixton.
Worth slips under a jab from Brixton.
Worth misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Worth.
Brixton misses with a right hand
and Worth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brixton misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brixton or perhaps it was just good defense by Worth, which made it look bad.
Worth throws a shot to the body.
Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Worth.
A counter left hand to the body from Brixton misses its target.
Worth misses with a series of wild punches.
Brixton scores with a kick to the body.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Worth.
Brixton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Worth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Worth misses with a hook
and Brixton counters with a straight right hand.
Worth misses with a left hand
and Brixton counters with a body kick that stops Worth in his tracks momentarily.
Worth is looking to score with low kicks.
Brixton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Worth.
Brixton lands a glancing blow to the side of Worth's head.
Brixton loads up on a big right hand but Worth slips the punch.
Worth tries a quick counter leg kick but Brixton is wise to it.
Brixton misses with a hook.
Brixton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Worth unleashes a big counter combination but Brixton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Worth jabs at Brixton's body.
Brixton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Worth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brixton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Worth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brixton.
Brixton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Worth on the side of the head.
Brixton throws a low kick but Worth moves out of range easily.
Worth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brixton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Worth scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Worth ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Brixton scores with a head kick. Worth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worth moves away.
Brixton avoids the body shot from Worth.
Brixton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Worth walks into a straight right hand from Brixton.
Worth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Worth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brixton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Worth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Worth as he checks the leg kick.
Worth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Worth misses.
Brixton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brixton throws a head kick that misses.
Brixton misses the jab.
Worth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Worth walks into a jab.
Brixton throws a shot from downtown. Worth moves away and avoids it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worth.
Brixton blocks a leg kick.
Worth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Worth blocks the low kick.
Worth punishes Brixton's body with a nice straight punch.
Worth swings for the body but Brixton moves out of range.
Worth scores with a jab. Brixton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brixton throws a hook but Worth blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Worth misses the target.
Worth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brixton scores with a nice head shot.
Brixton moves out of range of the leg kick from Worth.
No joy there for Worth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Worth swinging wildly here.
Brixton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Brixton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Brixton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Jab by Worth.
Bis Worth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Worth throws a hook but Brixton blocks it.
Brixton slips under a jab from Worth.
Worth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brixton checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Worth.
Worth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Worth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brixton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Worth's knee momentarily.
Worth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brixton.
Worth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A low kick from Worth is predictable there
and Brixton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Worth.
Worth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Worth just misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worth moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Worth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Worth. That's going to slow Brixton down.
Worth ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.#T1#
Worth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brixton.
Worth thinks about the counter body kick.
Brixton moves into range and connects with a jab.
That kick from Brixton tenderised Worth's leg. Worth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Worth misses with a body kick.
Worth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Brixton misses the target.
Brixton misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Brixton.
Worth misses with a body shot.
Brixton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Worth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Worth lands a nice uppercut.
Bis Worth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Worth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worth struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Worth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brixton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Brixton lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Brixton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton thuds a left hand into Worth's body.
Worth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brixton.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worth moves away.
Worth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brixton slips a jab from Worth.
An attempted straight right counter from Brixton misses the target.
Brixton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Worth.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Brixton counters with a stiff right hand.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Worth.
Worth blocks a jab.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Worth.
Brixton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brixton throws a head kick that Worth semi-blocks.
Brixton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Worth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Worth 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.
Worth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Brixton misses with a low kick as Worth jumps back.
Worth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Worth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Worth looks to score with a jab to the body but Brixton is just out of range.
Brixton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Worth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worth misses with a straight right.
Brixton lands a really nice looking cross but Worth seems unphased.
Worth connects with a right hand. Brixton shakes it off.
Worth misses with a low kick.
Worth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Worth dodges the punch combination from Brixton.
Worth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Worth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
Worth thuds his right hand into Brixton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Worth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
Brixton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brixton with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worth tries to close the distance and clinch but Brixton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It appears Brixton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Brixton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brixton throws a big shot that misses.
Worth cracks the inside of Brixton's front leg.
Worth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Worth tries to clinch but Brixton moves out of range.
Worth connects with a right hand. Brixton shakes it off.
Brixton misses with a looping right.
Worth throws a body shot but no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Brixton scores with a four punch combination!
Worth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brixton.
Brixton connects with an inside leg kick.
Brixton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Worth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Worth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brixton can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brixton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton had his way with Bis Worth in that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Brixton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Worth digs a good body shot into Brixton's ribs.
Brixton misses with a combination
and Worth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Worth.
Brixton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Worth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Worth misses with a looping right.
Worth throws a head kick that misses
and Brixton counters with a straight right hand.
Brixton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Worth throws a hook but Brixton avoids it easily.
Brixton lands an overhand right.
Worth is looking to chop away at Brixton's legs.
Worth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
Worth throws a body shot but no joy.
Brixton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Worth manages to circle out of the way.
Brixton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worth manages to avoid it.
Brixton lunges at Worth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Worth's hand.
Brixton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Brixton tried to score with a low kick but Worth checks it.
Brixton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worth.
A little feinted left hand from Brixton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Worth.
Brixton slips under a jab from Worth.
Brixton with a nice cross.
Worth takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
Brixton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Worth throws a looping overhand right but Brixton ducks down to avoid it.
Worth scores with the left hand. Brixton knows he should have avoided that one.
Worth misses with a right hand
and Brixton counters with a stiff right hand.
Brixton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Worth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brixton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Brixton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brixton wants to control but Worth is keeping him busy. #T2#
Worth stops Brixton from passing to mount.
Worth is trying to control Brixton's posture but Brixton avoids it.
Worth stops Brixton from passing to mount.
Brixton tries to advance position but instead Worth slips a leg back in to half guard.
Worth is refusing to be controlled, as Brixton sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Brixton is just content to waste time from the top position. Worth takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Worth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brixton is looking to advance position but Worth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Brixton is desperately trying to improve his position but Worth has a good base and remains in mount.
Worth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Brixton working to try and regain half guard.
Worth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brixton is desperately trying to improve his position but Worth has a good base and remains in mount.
Worth controlling from mount.
Worth lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Worth jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brixton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brixton and Worth has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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 Danny Brixton.
I think Brixton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brixton!
Danny Brixton retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Danny Brixton 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:
PFC 5 Tepes vs Stone
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Sensei cracks Worth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sensei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worth manages to avoid it.
Worth misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Sensei - just one landing.
Sensei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sensei was well out of range. Poor timing from Worth.
Sensei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sensei there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sensei works Worth's body with a nice hook.
Sensei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Worth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Worth.#TD2#
Sensei fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Worth to the ground. Sensei is now in Worth's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sensei throws a strike but Worth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Worth content to stall in guard here.
Sensei trying to keep a closed guard but Worth is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Worth sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Sensei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Worth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worth won't allow Sensei to sweep him here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sensei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Worth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Worth continues to stall.
Sensei wants to sweep here but Worth controlling him for the moment.
Worth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Sensei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Worth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Worth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Worth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sensei trying to control but Worth postures up.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sensei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Worth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sensei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Worth is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Sensei throws his legs up looking for a submission but Worth uses it to pass to side control.
Worth controls the position.
Sensei tries to buck Worth off but Worth is having none of it.
Sensei manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sensei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Sensei wants to free his trapped foot but Worth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Worth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sensei.
Worth is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sensei jumps into side control!
Sensei is trying to ground and pound but Worth uses the momentary lack of control by Sensei to regain half guard.
Worth taking some punishment here, with Sensei in his half guard.
Worth looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sensei throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worth is looking to control Sensei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Worth avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylar Sensei 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#
Sensei takes a swing at Worth's ribcage but misses.
Sensei lands a nice shot to the body.
Worth misses with a hook
letting Sensei counter with a right hand.
Sensei lands a jab to the head.
Sensei scores with a hook to the body. Worth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Worth is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sensei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Worth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Worth misses with a looping right.
Sensei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sensei throws a body punch but Worth moves out of range.
Worth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Worth takes a swing at Sensei's ribcage but misses.
Kylar Sensei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worth throws a lazy uppercut
and Sensei counters with a nice uppercut.
Worth scores with a sloppy right hand. Sensei should have avoided that one.
Sensei misses with a wild body shot.
Worth misses with a body shot.
Sensei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worth.
It looked like Worth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Worth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sensei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worth.
Worth lands with a straight right. Sensei didn't see that one coming.
Worth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sensei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sensei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Worth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sensei scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Worth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sensei moves away.
Worth connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sensei lands a nice shot to the body.
Worth throws a good cross that connects.
Sensei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sensei misses with a left hand
and Worth makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sensei really felt that one!
Sensei moves away from the strike by Worth.
Worth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sensei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Worth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sensei scrambles back to his feet.
Sensei connects with a looping right hand.
Worth stuffs the takedown attempt from Sensei. Sensei gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Sensei ducks under a wild hook from Worth.
The fighters circling - Worth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Sensei misses.
Sensei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sensei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sensei just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Worth moves into range and clinches up with Sensei.
Worth lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Sensei is rocked!
Sensei tries to pull guard but Worth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sensei is still on wobbly legs! Can Worth finish him?
Worth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sensei is trying to drag Worth to the mat but Worth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bis Worth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylar Sensei.
Sensei can't get the takedown.
Sensei blocks an uppercut.
Sensei seems to have recovered his senses.
Worth has a couple of punches blocked by Sensei.
Sensei jumps guard but Worth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Worth scores with a shoulder strike.
Sensei tries to pull guard but Worth won't allow it.
Sensei is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Worth to keep the fight standing.
Sensei tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Worth smiles and moves away.
Worth tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sensei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worth cracks Sensei on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sensei falls backwards against the cage. Worth follows up with more strikes that drop Sensei to his knees. Worth keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sensei! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bis Worth!
Bis Worth decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
PFC 1- Rudimentary Changes
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Worth catches Daebak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Worth.
Worth tests Daebak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Worth misses its intended target.
Worth looks to land a right hand but Daebak moved out of range.
Bis Worth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daebak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Worth. That did some damage!
Daebak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Worth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Worth is looking to chop away at Daebak's legs.
Daebak throws a leg kick which misses Worth's front leg but catches the back leg as Worth tries to avoid it.
Daebak moves out of range of the leg kick from Worth.
Worth throws out a loose jab but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak stalks Worth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Worth's face. Worth staggers backwards, shaken.
Daebak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worth throws a low kick but Daebak avoids it.
Daebak wants to counter the offense by Worth and move into the clinch position.
Daebak moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Worth.
Daebak on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Worth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Worth misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Daebak moves into the clinch.
Worth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Worth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daebak digs a right hand into Worth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Worth's gas tank.
Daebak tries to throw a body punch but Worth avoids it by throwing Daebak back against the cage.
Worth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daebak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worth.
Worth misses with a punch to the body.
Daebak lands a body punch.
Worth throws a punch but it's blocked by Daebak.
Worth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Worth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Worth prevents a body shot from Daebak.
Daebak gets through Worth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daebak tries a body shot but Worth blocks it.
#T2#
Daebak tries a body shot but Worth blocks it.
Worth lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worth misses with some punches.
Daebak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daebak misses with some punches.
Worth misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daebak.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak lands an uppercut.
Daebak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daebak blocks an uppercut.
Daebak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worth's elbow.
Worth trying to control the position but instead, Daebak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Worth into the cage.
Daebak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worth is trying to pull guard but Daebak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Worth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daebak misses with the head strike.
Daebak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Worth walks away with a smile on his face. Daebak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Worth misses with a lunging right hand
and Daebak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Worth thinking. #T3#
Worth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Worth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Worth throws a lazy uppercut
and Daebak counters with a big head kick but Worth shrugs it off.
Worth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Worth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daebak slips under a jab from Worth.
Worth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Worth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Worth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Worth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daebak's head backwards.
Worth misses with a hook.
Daebak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Worth is out of range.
Daebak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Daebak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daebak checks a low kick from Worth.
Daebak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Worth with a body shot.#T4#
Worth misses with the body kick
and Daebak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daebak slips a straight right by Worth.
Daebak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Daebak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Worth checks a leg kick.
Worth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Daebak throws a wild body kick that Worth sees coming a mile off.
Daebak throws a body kick that misses.
Worth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Worth is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Worth ducks under a wild hook from Daebak.
Worth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daebak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Worth misses with a hook
and Daebak counters with a nice leg kick.
Worth throws a shot from downtown. Daebak moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Worth.
Worth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 Bis Worth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Daebak throws a good cross that connects.
Worth throws out a loose jab but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak counters with a body kick.
Daebak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daebak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Worth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Worth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daebak circles away quickly and effectively.
Daebak follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Worth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daebak blocks a jab.
Worth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Worth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daebak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Worth lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worth wants to clinch up but Daebak keeps it at a distance.
Bis Worth is winning the standup battle so far.
Daebak misses with a low kick.
Worth misses with a right hand
and Daebak counters with a leg kick.
Daebak moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Daebak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daebak ducks under a wild hook from Worth.
Daebak throws a shot from downtown. Worth moves away and avoids it.
Worth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daebak throws a leg kick but Worth checks it.
Daebak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Worth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daebak misses with a head kick.
Worth lands a glancing blow to the side of Daebak's head.
Daebak connects with a leg kick. Worth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Daebak throws a head kick but Worth moves out of range.
Worth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Worth tests Daebak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daebak staying out of range there.
Worth ducks under a wild hook from Daebak.
Worth connects with a jab.
Worth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Worth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Daebak misses with a leg kick.
Worth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daebak.
A shot to the body from Daebak misses
letting Worth counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daebak slips under a jab.
Daebak tries a quick counter leg kick but Worth is wise to it.
An inside leg kick from Daebak misses.
Worth jabs Daebak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daebak moves out of range of the leg kick from Worth.
Worth moves to clinch but Daebak breaks away
and Daebak counters with a leg kick.
Worth misses with a wild body shot.
Worth scores with a jab to the head.
Daebak lands with a good body shot.
Worth misses with a wild body shot.
Daebak feints a counter leg kick.
Worth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Worth misses with a leg kick.
Daebak throws out a counter right but Worth avoids it with no problem.
Daebak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worth throws a hook to the side of Daebak's head but Daebak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Worth is looking to chop away at Daebak's legs.
Daebak throws out a counter right but Worth avoids it with no problem.
Worth swings for the body but Daebak moves out of range.
Worth throws a jab but it's blocked by Daebak.
Worth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Worth throws out a leg kick but Daebak moves out of range and Worth only half commits.
Daebak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Worth.
Worth tests Daebak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Worth checks a low kick from Daebak.
Daebak slips a jab from Worth.
Worth blocks a leg kick.
Daebak thumps Worth with a low kick.
Worth tests Daebak's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Worth checks a low kick from Daebak.
Daebak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Worth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daebak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Worth blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Worth misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daebak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Worth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Worth.
Daebak connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Worth misses.
Daebak was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Worth misses with a looping left.
Daebak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good leg kick by Daebak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Worth misses with a low kick.
Daebak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bis Worth dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Worth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daebak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Worth 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.
Daebak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Daebak.
Worth misses with a low kick.
Daebak tries to land a front kick but Worth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Worth looks to score with a jab to the body but Daebak is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worth. Daebak does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Daebak 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Daebak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Daebak tries to work over Worth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daebak lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebak can't find room to land a body shot as Worth controls the action.
Daebak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worth's elbow.
Daebak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daebak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Worth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daebak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Daebak throws a punch but it's blocked by Worth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worth.
Daebak misses with a body punch.
Worth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daebak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daebak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Worth to keep the fight standing.
Daebak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daebak swings wildly with an uppercut but Worth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak can't find room to land a body shot as Worth controls the action.
Worth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Worth or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daebak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daebak can't find room to land a body shot as Worth controls the action.
Daebak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daebak pushes Worth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Worth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Worth jumps guard but Daebak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Harry Daebak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Daebak lands a shot to the body.
Daebak lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daebak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daebak lands a body punch.
Daebak scores with a shoulder strike.
Daebak is working Worth over against the cage.
Daebak lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worth.
Daebak lands with a light punch inside.
Daebak throws a punch but it's blocked by Worth.
Worth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daebak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daebak misses with a punch to the body.
Daebak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
Daebak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daebak throws a head punch that misses.
Worth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daebak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Worth prevents a body shot from Daebak.
Daebak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worth. #T3#
Daebak lands a left hand.
Daebak lands a nice shot to the body.
Daebak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Worth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daebak's elbow.
Worth takes a shot to the head.
Daebak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worth's elbow.
Daebak gets through Worth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daebak works on Worth's body with a couple of short punches.
Daebak misses with a body punch.
Worth blocks a body shot from Daebak.
Worth misses with a punch to the body.
Worth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daebak.
Daebak scores with a shoulder strike.
Worth fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bis Worth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daebak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Worth has a couple of punches blocked by Daebak.
#T4#
Daebak lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daebak.
Daebak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daebak scores with a hook to the body.
Worth throws a punch but it's blocked by Daebak.
Worth throws a punch but it's blocked by Daebak.
Daebak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Worths head.
Daebak swings wildly with an uppercut but Worth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Daebak.
Daebak lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Daebak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Worth misses with a punch on the inside.
Bis Worth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daebak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daebak lands a nice shot to the body.
Daebak tries to throw a body punch but Worth avoids it by throwing Daebak back against the cage.
Daebak lands a shot to the body.
Daebak lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Daebak.
A short body shot lands from Daebak as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Daebak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Worth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bis Worth!
A less than humble Bis Worth 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:
PFN - 10
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Worth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mawe's calf.
Worth misses with a lunging right hand
and Mawe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Worth has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Worth.
Worth tries to work over Mawe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worth misses with a punch on the inside.
Worth effectively controlling the action here.
Worth lands a hook that snaps the head of Mawe backwards.
A right hand to the body from Worth.
Mawe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mawe jumps guard but Worth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mawe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mawe prevents a body shot from Worth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mawe tries to pull guard but Worth holds him up against the cage and eventually Mawe drops back down to his feet.
Bis Worth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Worth.
Mawe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Worth blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Worth.#T1#
Mawe looking for a takedown.
Worth scores with a shot to the side of Mawe's head.
Worth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mawe backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Worth.
Mawe tries for a takedown but Worth manages to get underhooks.
Mawe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worth lands with a light punch inside.
Mawe tries to pull guard but Worth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Worth is stalling here.
#TD2#
Mawe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mawe manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Worth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Worth works the jab nicely.
Mawe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mawe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Worth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Mawe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Worth misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Worth, as that shot connected.
Worth is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Worth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mawe.
Worth throws a lazy right hand but Mawe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Worth lands a nice shot that snaps Mawe's head back.
Worth swinging wildly here.
Worth misses with a left hand
and Mawe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Mawe clinches.
Mawe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Worth lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Mawe is looking for a takedown.
Worth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Worth misses with a body punch.
Worth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Worth struggles to land a body shot inside as Mawe controls his hands.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Mawe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mawe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Worth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Worth throws a hook but Mawe avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Worth.
Mawe fails to land with a series of punches.
Mawe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mawe misses with the combination.
Worth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mawe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4##CL#
Worth pushes Mawe up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mawe.
Mawe is trying to pull guard but Worth has him pressed against the cage.
Worth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Worth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worth.
Worth 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!
Mawe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Worth walks away with a smile on his face. Mawe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Worth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mawe misses with a few strikes there.
Worth misses with an uppercut. Mawe saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Mawe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Worth scores with a nice right hand.
Worth scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Mawe. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bis Worth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Worth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC#
Mawe is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Worth is pawing at Mawe, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Mawe's nose. Mawe is badly hurt! Worth pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Mawe tries desperately to hold on but Worth is relentless in his assault! As Mawe receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Worth away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bis Worth!
Bis Worth 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:
PFN 9 - Chosen One
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Chuck with a poor takedown
and Worth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chuck throws a lazy head kick
and Worth counters with a three punch combo that has Chuck backing up. Chuck nods at Worth to acknowledge the strikes.
Worth takes a swing at Chuck's ribcage but misses.
Chuck throws a counter high kick but Worth was just alert enough to avoid it.
Worth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chuck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Worth gets tackled into the cage by Chuck. Chuck maintains the clinch.
Worth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chuck wants a takedown.
Worth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Worth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chucks head.
Worth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worth presses Chuck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chuck is breathing heavily.
Worth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chuck backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chuck backwards.
Worth leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Worth.
Worth scores with a shot to the side of Chuck's head. #ROC2#
Chuck is rocked!
Chuck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worth's elbow.
Oh Chuck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Worth lands a nice uppercut.
Worth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Worth.
Chuck looking to stall.
Chuck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Chuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chuck is trying to break the clinch but Worth has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Worth scores with a hook to the body.
Worth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Worth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Worth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Worth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Worth throws a big uppercut that drops Chuck! More strikes from Worth and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chuck lies dazed against the cage as Worth celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bis Worth!
Bis Worth 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:
D54 Farewell
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
St Hype steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Worth.
St Hype tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
St Hype misses the shot to the body.
St Hype tries to clinch there but Worth circles away.
We've been told by Worth's head coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Worth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping St Hype at a distance.
Worth with a nice cross.#CL2#
St Hype clinches with his opponent.
St Hype misses with a body punch.
Worth working hard to break the clinch.
St Hype misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worth misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Worth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Worth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St Hype loads up on a big right hand but Worth slips the punch.
St Hype throws an overhand right that lands on Worth's shoulder, as Worth tries to avoid the shot.
St Hype moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Worth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worth scores with a hook to the body. St Hype takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Worth finds it's way through St Hype's defenses.
St Hype fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
St Hype bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
St Hype gets a clinch.
Worth tries to work over St Hype's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worth working hard to break the clinch.
Worth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Worth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St Hype slips under a jab from Worth.
St Hype misses with a straight right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Worth lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of St Hype 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Worth takes a swing at St Hype's ribcage but misses.
St Hype steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Worth.
Worth scores with a shot to the body.
St Hype looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Worth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Worth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Hype walks into a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Hype looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Worth throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2##CL2#
St Hype takes the fight into the clinch.
St Hype misses with a punch to the body.
St Hype can't find room to land a body shot as Worth controls the action.
St Hype throws a punch but it's blocked by Worth.
Worth tries to break free but St Hype pushes him back against the cage.
Worth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Worth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Worth manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Worth - just one landing.
St Hype moves in looking to clinch but Worth pushes him off.
Worth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Worth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
St Hype uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worth.
Worth throws a leg kick but St Hype moved away.
St Hype throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
St Hype closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
St Hype blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from St Hype.
#T3#
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but St Hype uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Hype misses with the head strike.
Worth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Worth wants to break the clinch but can't.
St Hype is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Worth is keeping busy.
Worth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St Hype creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Worth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St Hype checks the leg kick.
St Hype fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worth manages to avoid it.
Worth misses with a hook. St Hype ducked under it nicely.
Worth sets himself, and St Hype steps forward looking for the clinch! Worth avoids it this time.
Worth slips a jab and a cross from St Hype.
Worth scores with a nice head shot.
St Hype blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
St Hype takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Worth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St Hype throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4##CL2#
St Hype closes the distance and clinches.
St Hype tries a body shot but Worth blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Worth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Worth missing with a left hand there. St Hype was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Worth lands a jab to the head.
St Hype takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
St Hype tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Worth counters with a leg kick.
Worth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Hype throws out the jab. #CL2#
St Hype has taken the fight to the clinch.
Worth throws a punch but it's blocked by St Hype.
St Hype lands a nice uppercut.
St Hype has a couple of punches blocked by Worth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Hype makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Worth manages to break the clinch.
Worth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Worth. That snapped St Hype's head back.
St Hype on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bis Worth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Worth jabs St Hype right on the nose. St Hype blinks but takes it well.
St Hype throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by St Hype.
Bis Worth is winning the standup battle so far.
Worth misses with a looping left.
St Hype is looking to clinch but Worth is avoiding it.
Worth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Worth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Worth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Worth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
St Hype throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Worth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Worth wants to slow St Hype down by chopping away at his legs.
Perry St Hype seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
St Hype clinches up with Worth and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Hype keeps control of Worth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Worth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Hype can do to turn this around?
St Hype stalling in the clinch but Worth improves position. #BC#
Worth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Hype walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
St Hype is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Worth lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
St Hype tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Worth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Hype displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Worth throws out the jab.
St Hype on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Worth avoids the body shot from St Hype.
St Hype thuds a left hand into Worth's body.#CL2#
St Hype clinches up against the cage.
St Hype has a couple of punches blocked by Worth.
#BC#
Worth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Hype thows a left - swing and a miss!
Worth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as St Hype checks a leg kick.
St Hype connects with a nice looking jab.
St Hype works the jab nicely.
St Hype chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Worth can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Worth.#CL2#
St Hype closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worth. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Worth.
Worth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St Hype swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Hype blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Hype backwards.
Worth working hard to break the clinch.
St Hype doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Worth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Worth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Hype backwards.
Worth lands a shoulder strike.
Worth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from St Hype.
St Hype misses with a punch to the body.
St Hype lands a shoulder strike.
Worth is trying to break the clinch but St Hype is controlling him.
Worth blocks a body shot from St Hype.
St Hype softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Worth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St Hype is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Worth connects with an inside leg kick.
Worth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St Hypes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Worth keeps the fight on the outside.
St Hype takes one to the chin there.
Worth lands a leg kick that knocks St Hype off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - St Hype throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Worth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Worth throws a hook to the side of St Hype's head but St Hype sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Worth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Worth is looking to counter punch.
St Hype takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
St Hype closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Worth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Worth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Worth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St Hype.
St Hype throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Worth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Hype misses with a looping right.
Worth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between St Hype's hands.#T4#
Worth moves out of range of the strikes.
Worth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
St Hype is rocked!
Worth drops St Hype with a straight right hand, right on the button! Worth follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bis Worth!
A less than humble Bis Worth 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:
DFC 34
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Worth throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Worth lands a high kick!
Worth throws out a loose jab but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Yoshida.
Worth avoids a kick to the body.
Yoshida throws a push kick but Worth slaps the foot to one side.
Yoshida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Worth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Worth.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshida.
Worth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Worth checks a low kick from Yoshida.
Worth cracks Yoshida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Worth throws a leg kick which misses Yoshida's front leg but catches the back leg as Yoshida tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Worth misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yoshida 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 Worth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Worth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yoshida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worth throws a shot from downtown. Yoshida moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Worth lands a head shot.
We've been informed that Yoshida 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.
Worth slips a straight right by Yoshida.
Worth thumps Yoshida with a low kick.
Bis Worth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worth throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Worth.
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yoshida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Worth.
Worth misses with a straight left.
Worth throws a shot from downtown. Yoshida moves away and avoids it.
Worth takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida throws a jab when Worth was well out of range.
We've been told by Worth's head coaches at The Skating Rink that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yoshida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoshida is looking to score with low kicks.
Yoshida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Yoshida misses its intended target.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Worth can pounce on him.
Worth is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Worth motions for Yoshida to come forward. Worth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida throws a leg kick
and Worth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Worth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range and Worth settles back down.
Nice body kick from Yoshida.
Yoshida tries to bum rush Worth with a series of wild strikes but Worth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Worth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Worth avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshida.
Worth is looking to wear down Yoshida with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Worth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Worth 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.
Worth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yoshida checks it well.
Worth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yoshida.
Worth misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Yoshida blocks the leg kick.
Yoshida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Worth throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshida moves out of range easily.
Worth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yoshida throws a jab when Worth was well out of range.
Worth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Worth throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Worth.
Worth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Worth sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Worth misses the target.
Yoshida throws a push kick but Worth slaps the foot to one side.
Yoshida moves out of range of the body kick from Worth.
Worth throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Worth defends it well.
Yoshida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Worth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yoshida - the referee stops the clock and Worth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yoshida. Worth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yoshida tries to land a body kick
and Worth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Yoshida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Worth scores with a jab. Yoshida acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Hotaka Yoshida has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Worth checks it well. #T4#
Yoshida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Worth misses with a low kick.
Yoshida throws a lazy head kick
and Worth counters with an outside leg kick.
Yoshida throws out a loose jab but Worth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Worth checks it well.
Yoshida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Worth is out of range.
Worth avoids a kick to the body.
Worth looks to land a body kick but Yoshida moved away.
And Yoshida tries to counter it with a takedown but Worth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yoshida blocks a leg kick.
Yoshida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Worth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yoshida.
Worth throws a leg kick but Yoshida checks it.
Yoshida misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Worth.
Worth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida with the counter takedown but Worth avoids it easily.
Worth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Worth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Worth scores with a hook.
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 Bis Worth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hotaka Yoshida's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
Worth jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Worth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Worth misses with a wild body shot.
Bis Worth is winning the standup battle so far.
Worth lands with a good body shot.
Worth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yoshida is able to avoid easily.
Yoshida is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Worth misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida with the counter takedown but Worth avoids it easily.
Worth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoshida.
Nice cross by Yoshida.
Yoshida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Worth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Worth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Worth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Worth misses with a straight left.
Worth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yoshida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Worth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worth moves out of range as Yoshida throws a body kick.
Yoshida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Worth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yoshida is able to avoid easily.
A cross from Yoshida lands.
Worth tries to work over Yoshida's front leg with a kick but Yoshida checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Yoshida blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Worth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a head kick.
Worth throws a leg kick but Yoshida moved away.
Worth looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
Yoshida drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Worth defends it well.
Worth throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the body.
Worth throws a hook but Yoshida blocks it.
Worth avoids the head kick by Yoshida.
Worth digs a good hook to Yoshida's body.
Yoshida misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Yoshida 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hotaka Yoshida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoshida misses with a low kick as Worth jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Worth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Worth misses with a straight left.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Yoshida throws a combination. Worth tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Worth throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Yoshida as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Yoshida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Worth.
Yoshida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Worth.
Worth is looking to chop away at Yoshida's legs.
Worth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Worth slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Yoshida coming out on top.
Worth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks the body kick.
Yoshida connects with a single shot there.
Worth throws a body shot but no joy.
Worth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoshida.
Yoshida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida works Worth's body with a nice hook.
Worth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Worth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yoshida to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Yoshida misses with an uppercut. Worth saw that one coming.
Worth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yoshida looks for the body kick but Worth saw that one coming.
Yoshida misses with a leg kick
and Worth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Worth throws a low kick, looking for Yoshida's leg but Yoshida calmly moves out of range.
Worth throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Yoshida counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Worth! #SUB2#
Yoshida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Worth is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yoshida looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB2#
Yoshida tries for a kimura but Worth is defending well.
Yoshida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Worth keeps working.
Worth being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Yoshida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hotaka Yoshida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hotaka Yoshida's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Worth, as that shot connected.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yoshida. Worth shrugs it off though.
Worth lands with a nice body kick.
Yoshida checks a low kick from Worth.
Yoshida misses with the combination.
Yoshida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Worth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshida feints the counter takedown.
Worth avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a head kick but Worth moves out of range.
Yoshida takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheers as Worth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yoshida doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Yoshida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Worth throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Worth misses its intended target.
And Yoshida tries to counter it with a takedown but Worth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Worth throws a shot from downtown. Yoshida moves away and avoids it.
Worth throws a shot from downtown. Yoshida moves away and avoids it.
Worth is looking to score with low kicks.
Worth blocks a head kick by Yoshida.
Worth is looking to counter punch.
Worth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Worth slips under a jab.
Worth tried to score with a low kick but Yoshida checks it.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yoshida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida connects with a jab.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Worth.
Yoshida with a nice cross.#T2#
Yoshida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Worths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Worth throws a chopping leg kick but Yoshida manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Yoshida does it's job there.
Yoshida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Worth is out of range.
Worth scores with a sloppy right hand. Yoshida should have avoided that one.
Worth avoids the head kick by Yoshida.
It looked like Worth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Worth blocks a head kick by Yoshida.
Worth stuns Yoshida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Worth.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Worth throws out the jab.
Yoshida is looking to land body kicks.
Worth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Worth punishes Yoshida's body with a nice straight punch.
Worth blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Worth.#T3#
Worth misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Yoshida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Worth's guard.
Worth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yoshida trying to control but Worth is working from the bottom.
Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida trying to control but Worth is working from the bottom.
Worth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worth keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Worth just misses with a punch to the body.
Worth looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Worth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worth connects with a looping right hand.
Worth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yoshida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Worth scrambles back to his feet.
Yoshida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yoshida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the body.
Yoshida lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yoshida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yoshida feints the counter takedown.
Yoshida moves out of range of the leg kick from Worth.
Worth misses the jab.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Worth.
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 Bis Worth.
I think Worth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Bis Worth!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Hotaka Yoshida!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Bis Worth!
Bis Worth wins by split decision!
A very excited looking Bis Worth rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Worth cracks Malavino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malavino 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.
Malavino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malavino scores with a jab to the body.
Malavino lands a body shot.
Malavino is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Worth misses its target.#CL2#
Malavino has Worth up against the cage in a clinch.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malavino misses with a punch to the body.
Worth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malavino blocks a body shot from Worth.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worth misses with the head strike.
Malavino wants to stall.
Worth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Worth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Malavino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
Malavino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Worth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malavino putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Worth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Worth scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malavino.
Worth tries to land knees in the clinch but Malavino avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Malavino scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Worth fails to land.
Worth throws a head punch that misses.
Malavino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malavino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malavino lands a hook that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
A short right from Malavino.
Worth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malavino blocks an uppercut.
Worth misses with the head strike.
Malavino works on Worth's body with a couple of short punches.
Malavino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malavino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Worth misses with some punches.
#T2#
Worth missing with knees to the body.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worth misses with the head strike.
Malavino lands a nice knee to the body.
Worth is breathing heavily.
Malavino lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malavino.
Malavino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Worth tries to work over Malavino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malavino lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malavino.
Worth misses with a body punch.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worth working aggressively here.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malavino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Worth prevents a body shot from Malavino.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malavino.
Malavino lands with a right to the head.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Malavino lands an elbow that stopped Worth in his tracks for a moment.
Worth misses with a punch on the inside.
Worth prevents a body shot from Malavino.
Malavino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Malavino.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Malavino.
Worth tries a body shot but Malavino blocks it.
Malavino avoiding damage as Worth throws knees to the body.
Malavino lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malavino.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worth has a couple of punches blocked by Malavino.
#BC2#
Malavino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Worth 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.
Worth throws out a loose jab but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malavino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Worth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Malavino punishes Worth's body with a nice straight punch.
Malavino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Malavino gets a clinch.
Worth scores with a shoulder strike.
Worth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Malavino.
Malavino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malavino lands an elbow inside that Worth shrugs off.
Worth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Worth blocks a body shot from Malavino.
Worth tries to throw a body punch but Malavino avoids it by throwing Worth back against the cage.
Malavino slows down the pace here.
Worth misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arroyo Malavino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Malavino misses with a wild body shot.
Malavino misses with a straight left.
Worth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Worth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Malavino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Malavino moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Malavino as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Malavino breaks the clinch.
Malavino moves in looking to clinch but Worth pushes him off.
Malavino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malavino. Worth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malavino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malavino throws a low kick but Worth moves out of range easily.
Worth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Malavino. #T1#
Worth takes a swing at Malavino's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malavino, right into the meat.
Malavino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malavino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malavino tries to clinch up.
Worth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malavino misses with a wild body shot.
Malavino lands a nice shot to the body.
Malavino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Malavino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malavino lands a nice hook to Worth's body. Worth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Worth blocks a head kick by Malavino.
Malavino feints and then cracks Worth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Worth down.
A punch lands to the side of Worth 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Malavino scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malavino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Worth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Worth throws a head kick that misses.
Malavino connects with a single shot there.
Malavino jabs at Worth's body.
Malavino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Worth rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Malavino drives through and clinches with Worth against the cage.
Malavino looking to stall.
Malavino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malavino lands a hook that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
Worth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malavino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Worth up against the cage.
Malavino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Worth.
#T3#
Worth prevents a body shot from Malavino.
Worth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worth lands a body punch. #BC2#
Malavino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malavino connects with a crisp jab.
Worth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malavino.
Malavino connects with a jab.
Worth throws a hook but Malavino avoids it easily.
Malavino cracks Worth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malavino scores with the left hand. Worth knows he should have avoided that one.
Worth tries to score with a low kick but Malavino moves his leg out of the way.
Worth keeps the fight on the outside.
Worth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malavino tries to score with a low kick but Worth moves his leg out of the way.
Malavino digs a good hook to Worth's body.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Malavino is looking to clinch.
Worth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malavino can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malavino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Worth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Malavino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malavino misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Malavino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malavino cracks Worth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Malavino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Worth throws a punch but it's blocked by Malavino.
Malavino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
Nice body punch from Malavino - that landed with a thud.
Worth can't find room to land a body shot as Malavino controls the action.
Worth throws a head punch that misses.
Malavino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Malavino presses Worth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arroyo Malavino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Malavino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Worth if he has to take too many more of those.
Malavino avoids the head kick by Worth.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Malavino with a jab.
Worth misses with a hook.
Malavino connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Malavino moves into the clinch successfully.
Malavino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
Malavino lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Bis Worth has been cut.
Malavino avoiding damage.
Malavino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Worth can't find room to land a body shot as Malavino controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worth has a couple of punches blocked by Malavino.
Malavino struggles to land a body shot inside as Worth controls his hands.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Worth misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Worth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malavino's elbow.
Worth misses with a punch to the body.
Worth pushes Malavino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malavino blocks a body shot from Worth.
Malavino landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Worth misses with the head strike.
Malavino scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malavino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Malavino lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Malavino - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malavino.
Malavino lands a shot to the body.
Worth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malavino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malavino.
Worth working aggressively here.
Worth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Malavino lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malavino avoiding damage as Worth throws knees to the body.
Malavino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Worth working aggressively here.
Malavino controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worth.
Malavino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malavino.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malavino works on Worth's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Worth.
Malavino looking to stall.
Worth takes a shot to the head.
Worth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Worth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Worth fails to land. #BC2#
Malavino manages to break the clinch.
Malavino with a nice cross.
Worth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Worth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malavino. Malavino obviously looking to wear him down.
Malavino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Worth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malavino just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Malavino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malavino.
An inside leg kick lands from Malavino.
Bis Worth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malavino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Worth throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Malavino.#T4##CL2#
Malavino has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malavino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Worth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malavino scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Malavino.
Worth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Worth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malavino's elbow.
Worth misses with a punch on the inside.
Malavino tries to land a knee to the head but Worth blocks with his arms.
Malavino prevents a body shot from Worth.
Malavino scores with a shoulder strike.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worth can't find room to land a body shot as Malavino controls the action.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malavino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arroyo Malavino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malavino lands with a short shot to the head.
Worth misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arroyo Malavino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malavino 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arroyo Malavino!
Arroyo Malavino decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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