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Event:
AKF 68 | Scorpion vs. Neich
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1# Small missing with a left hand there. Cannabino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Some wild striking there from Cannabino.
Small checks a leg kick. Small was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2# Cannabino closes the distance and clinches. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cannabino. #BC2# Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
Cannabino with a nice cross. Small checks the leg kick. Good leg kick by Small. #CL2# Cannabino gets in close and instigates a clinch. Cannabino slowing the pace effectively. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Small. Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
Small lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.#BC2# Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Cannabino rushes Small and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1# Cannabino misses with a punch on the inside.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino has had enough of the clinch but Small keeps him there for the moment.#BC2# Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cannabino misses with a head kick.
Small cracks Cannabino with a good jab. Small lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Small avoids the body shot from Cannabino.
Cannabino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cannabino there as he acknowledges the shot. A jab from Small finds it's way through Cannabino's defenses. Small tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cannabino swats him away and circles back towards the center. Small misses with a looping right. Cannabino scores with a jab to the body. Small throws a leg kick but Cannabino sees it coming and moves out of range. Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Small bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cannabino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannabino. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Small avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Small throws out a leg kick but Cannabino moves out of range and Small only half commits. Cannabino scores with the left hand. Small knows he should have avoided that one. Cannabino keeps the fight on the outside. Cannabino scores with a kick to the body.
Cannabino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Small. Small obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2# Cannabino instigates a clinch. Cannabino tries to stall but Small uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. #BC2# Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cannabino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Donk. Small catches Cannabino right on the button with a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Emporio Cannabino's cut even more. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small throws a nice outside leg kick. Cannabino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Small. As Cannabino looks to move away, Small throws a big counter combo but Cannabino just gets out of the way.#CL2# Cannabino gets a clinch. Cannabino trying to stall but Small improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emporio Cannabino dominated that round. The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Small lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cannabino's sensitive parts. Small with the inside leg kick. #CL2# Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino. Small being controlled against the ropes. Small is leaning against Cannabino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Cannabino is trying to break the clinch but Small has him pressed against the ropes. Small scores with a nice hook to the head. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cannabino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Cannabino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cannabino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cannabino.
#T1# Cannabino misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino slows down the pace here.
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small throws a head punch that misses. Cannabino tries to stall but Small uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Cannabino - that landed with a thud.
Cannabino slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Small has a couple of punches blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cannabino scores with a knee to the head.
#T2##BC2# Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Small misses with a low kick. Cannabino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cannabino swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch. Cannabino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Small rather than just go for the knockout. Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cannabino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cannabino duly obliges. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Small steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cannabino. That one must have hurt. Emporio Cannabino seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Cannabino clinches with his opponent.
Cannabino has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Cannabino stalling in the clinch but Small improves position. The referee calls for Cannabino to work.
#BC2# Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Small uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A head kick misses from Cannabino. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emporio Cannabino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Cannabino lands a jab to the head.
Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! An inside leg kick from Small misses. Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cannabino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Small. Cannabino throws a series of punches but Small avoids them all with ease. Cannabino fails to land with a series of punches.
Cannabino checks the leg kick. Small scores with a jab. Cannabino acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Small throws a big shot that misses. Cannabino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cannabino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Small lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Cannabino checks a low kick from Small. Small throws out a loose jab but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it. Cannabino misses with a series of wild punches.
Cannabino throws a one two combo.
#T1##CL2# Small gets tackled into the ropes by Cannabino. Cannabino maintains the clinch. Cannabino lands with a left to the head. Cannabino lands with a left to the head. Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small pushes Cannabino back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small scores with a shot to the side of Cannabino's head. Small blocking some punches.
Cannabino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Cannabino.
Cannabino looking to stall.
Small misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Small takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Small misses. #T2# Cannabino 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. Good work by Cannabino as he checks the leg kick. Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Small.
Cannabino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small. Emporio Cannabino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Small punishes Cannabino's body with a nice straight punch. Small wants to slow Cannabino down by chopping away at his legs. Small takes a swing at Cannabino's ribcage but misses. Small throws a low kick but Cannabino moves out of range easily. Small takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cannabino throws out a powerful jab. Cannabino scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cannabino walks into a jab.#CUT#The cut above Emporio Cannabino's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cannabino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small. Cannabino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Small looks to land a right hand but Cannabino moved out of range. Cannabino replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Small blocks it well.
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 Uriah Small. Well Cannabino 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emporio Cannabino! An out of breath Emporio Cannabino thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
AKF 62 | Obama vs. Quick
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1# Grammaticus thows a left - swing and a miss! Grammaticus connects with the punch. Grammaticus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Small. Grammaticus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Small's head. Grammaticus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Small uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grammaticus . Small loads up on a big right hand but Grammaticus slips the punch. Small scores with a jab to the jaw. Grammaticus throws a jab but it's blocked by Small. A little feinted left hand from Small on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Grammaticus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL# Small fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grammaticus , pushing him back against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Small tries to throw a body punch but Grammaticus avoids it by throwing Small back against the ropes. Grammaticus lands with a short shot to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small blocks an elbow strike. Grammaticus scores with a nice hook to the head. A short uppercut from Small. A head punch on the inside from Grammaticus fails to land. Grammaticus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Grammaticus misses with a short punch on the inside. Grammaticus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. Small lands an uppercut. Small tries to throw a body punch but Grammaticus avoids it by throwing Small back against the ropes. Small lands with a short head shot on the inside. Grammaticus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards. Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grammaticus 's elbow. A right handed body shot lands from Small.
Small blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Grammaticus . Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Grammaticus pushes off an throws an elbow but Small leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Grammaticus lands a damaging elbow. Grammaticus misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grammaticus . Grammaticus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Small tries to work over Grammaticus 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Small. Grammaticus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Grammaticus . #T2# Grammaticus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grammaticus throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. A head punch on the inside from Grammaticus fails to land. Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it. Small blocks an elbow strike from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small tries a body shot but Grammaticus blocks it.
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small lands with a short head shot on the inside. Grammaticus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Small blocks the elbow strike.
Small blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grammaticus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Grammaticus takes a shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Grammaticus . Grammaticus swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Grammaticus . And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Grammaticus dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Grammaticus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Grammaticus tries to clinch but Small is having none of it. Small needs to keep his hands up - Grammaticus had a free shot at his head there. A decent looking cross lands there for Grammaticus . Small drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Small slips under a jab from Grammaticus . Grammaticus throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Small is looking for a counter combo. Grammaticus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small. Small has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grammaticus finds it's way round the side to connect with Small's head. Grammaticus lands with a good body shot. Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Grammaticus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The fighters circling - Grammaticus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Grammaticus misses with an uppercut. Small throws a low kick but Grammaticus moves out of range easily. Grammaticus throws out a loose jab but Small uses good head movement 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! Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grammaticus was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Grammaticus throws a lazy right hand but Small sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Grammaticus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Small feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1# Small attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Grammaticus misses with a straight right. A jab from Small misses. Grammaticus thows a left - swing and a miss! Small uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grammaticus . Grammaticus lands a nice hook to Small's body. Small takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Small is looking to slow Grammaticus down with leg kicks. Small moves out of range of the leg kick from Grammaticus . Grammaticus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Small tries to bum rush Grammaticus with a series of wild strikes but Grammaticus uses good footwork to avoid the assault. It seemed like Grammaticus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Small missing with a left hand there. Grammaticus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. John Grammaticus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grammaticus throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it. Grammaticus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grammaticus throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot. Small gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Small misses with a body shot.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Grammaticus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Small throws a low kick, looking for Grammaticus 's leg but Grammaticus calmly moves out of range. Small is looking to chop away at Grammaticus 's legs. Good work by Grammaticus as he checks the leg kick. Grammaticus throws a good cross that connects.
Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. An inside leg kick lands from Grammaticus . John Grammaticus seems to be getting the better of the standup. Small tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Small misses with an uppercut. A decent looking cross lands there for Grammaticus . Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grammaticus .
Small misses with a straight left. Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grammaticus sees it coming and avoids it easily. Grammaticus with a jab. Small throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice uppercut lands for Grammaticus . That snapped Small's head back.
Small tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grammaticus is able to avoid easily. Grammaticus wants to clinch but Small slips to the side letting Small counter with a right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Grammaticus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Small's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grammaticus was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Small takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grammaticus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Grammaticus cracks Small with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Small shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Small scores with a nice right hand.
Small with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Small throws a right hand that misses
and Grammaticus counters with a straight right hand. Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away. Grammaticus misses with a hook. Grammaticus checks a leg kick nicely. Grammaticus throws out a counter right but Small avoids it with no problem. A slow jab from Small misses its intended target. Grammaticus avoids the body shot from Small.
Grammaticus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Small is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Small's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grammaticus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Small scrambles back to his feet. Good exchange - Grammaticus coming out on top. Small thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# Grammaticus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Small's sensitive parts. Small on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grammaticus scores with a nice strike. A good leg kick by Grammaticus . Small looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Grammaticus throws an off balance right hand
and Small counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Small closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL# Small clinches with his opponent.
Grammaticus lands an elbow inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Grammaticus prevents a body shot from Small. John Grammaticus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Grammaticus has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Grammaticus blocking some punches.
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! Grammaticus lands with a left to the head. Small has a couple of punches blocked by Grammaticus .
Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Grammaticus throws an elbow but it misses.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grammaticus 's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Grammaticus . #T2# Grammaticus misses with a hook from the clinch. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Grammaticus has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Grammaticus . Grammaticus lands with a short head shot on the inside. Grammaticus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Grammaticus swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body punch from Grammaticus . Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
Grammaticus throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. Nice elbow from Grammaticus . Grammaticus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Grammaticus working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Grammaticus . Grammaticus throws an elbow that misses.
Small blocks an elbow strike from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands a damaging elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! John Grammaticus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Grammaticus 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 Ren Mimura 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... John Grammaticus ! |
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Event:
AKF FN | Wilder vs. Upchurch
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1# Small jabbing away but nothing is landing. Robbins checks the leg kick. Small throws a shot to the body.
Small wants to clinch up but Robbins keeps it at a distance. Robbins lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Small stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robbins. Small throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Robbins cracks Small with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Robbins misses with an uppercut
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Robbins looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. Robbins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A good leg kick by Small. Robbins jabbing away but nothing is landing. Robbins throws a hook but Small avoids it easily. Small walks into a straight right hand from Robbins. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Robbins slips a straight right by Small. Nice body punch from Small. Robbins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight. Robbins dips to his left and cracks Small with an uppercut! Robbins darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Robbins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1# Small throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL# Robbins clinches. Robbins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. A short right from Robbins. Small throws a head punch that misses. Robbins lands a nice uppercut. Small tries to throw a body punch but Robbins avoids it by throwing Small back against the ropes. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small misses with a body punch.
Robbins misses with a hook from the clinch. Robbins scores with a shoulder strike. Robbins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right from Robbins. Robbins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Robbins lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Robbins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Robbins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Small scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right from Robbins. #T2# Small working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Robbins lands an uppercut. Small tries to work over Robbins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Small lands a body punch. Small scores with a hook to the body. Nice elbow from Robbins. A hook to the body from Robbins.
Robbins lands with a short head shot on the inside. Robbins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right from Robbins. Robbins lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards. #ROC#Small is rocked! Robbins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Robbins scores with a shot to the side of Small's head. Small is still on wobbly legs! Can Robbins finish him? Robbins gets through Small's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Robbins lands a body shot. Small looks winded! A nice right hand lands inside from Robbins. Robbins lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards. A shot in the inside from Robbins. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Robbins 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# Nice body punch from Robbins. Small seems to have recovered his senses. Small connects with a solid leg kick. Robbins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Small at a distance.
Uriah Small seems to be getting the better of the standup. Small wants to slow Robbins down by chopping away at his legs. Robbins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Small is able to avoid easily.#KD# Small ducks into a a hook from Robbins and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small jabbing away but nothing is landing. Small misses with a leg kick. Robbins scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Robbins. That's going to slow Small down. Robbins scores with a leg kick.
Small on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Robbins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Small takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#KD# Robbins drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Small onto his butt! Small pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue. Small lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD# Small walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Robbins rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Small has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#CL# Small tries to keep at a distance but Robbins has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1# Robbins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robbins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around? Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Robbins.
Robbins works on Small's body with a couple of short punches. Marty Robbins has scored more points in the clinch so far. Small is breathing heavily. Robbins lands an elbow that stopped Small in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Uriah Small has been cut. A right hook to the body lands for Robbins.
A left hand lands to the body for Robbins.
Robbins lands with a right to the head. #KD# Robbins breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Small with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Small looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Small get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Small is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Robbins doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Small crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Small's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marty Robbins! After winning the bout, Marty Robbins 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:
AKF FN | Morrison vs. RooMan
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1# Small throws a leg kick but Davis moved away. Davis misses with a looping left. Small lands with a nice body punch. Small takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Davis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Davis throws the kick towards the body but Small avoids it.#CL# Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Small.
Small lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards. Small tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Small back against the ropes. Small takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Davis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Small's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Davis tries to land a knee to the head but Small blocks with his arms.
Small throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis. A nice right hand lands inside from Davis. Davis lands with a right to the head. #T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Small. Davis scores with an uppercut up the middle. Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Small blocks a body shot from Davis. A knee to the head by Davis.
Davis lands with a left to the head. Davis is looking to control Small's arms but Small gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davis has his back to the ropes. Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis. Davis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Small.
Davis with a knee to the head.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small misses with some punches.
Small lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davis scores with an uppercut up the middle. Davis misses with a hook from the clinch. Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Davis blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis. Davis looking to slow down the pace here. Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davis. Small lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Davis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Davis 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##CL# Davis clinches up against the ropes. A nice right hand lands inside from Davis. Small tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Small back against the ropes. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jonathan Davis has scored more points in the clinch so far. Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Small avoiding damage as Davis throws knees to the body.
Small scores with a shoulder strike. Davis lands a hook to the side of the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Small as Davis tries to tie him up. Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot in the inside from Small. Davis misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Davis. Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Small backwards. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis misses with some punches.
Small lands with a short head shot on the inside. Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut. A knee to the head by Davis.
A right hand to the body from Small.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. Davis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Small avoids it. A short right from Small on the inside. Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. Small misses with the head strike.
Davis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. Davis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. #T2# Davis tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing Davis back against the ropes. Davis misses with a hook from the clinch. Davis blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Davis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Davis wants to stall.
Davis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Small backwards. Davis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Davis lands on the inside with an uppercut. Small lands on the inside with an uppercut. A knee to the head by Davis.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Small back against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. Davis is looking to control Small's arms but Small gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davis has his back to the ropes. Small on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Davis dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# A big right from Small misses. Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Small throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Small does a little dance to reset his feet. Small lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jonathan Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range. Small thows a left - swing and a miss! Small takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davis gets off balance looking for a body kick and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Left hook, right uppercut from Davis. Small walks forward, straight into a front kick from Davis. Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around? Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small. Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Small swats him away and circles back towards the center. Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL# Davis forces Small back against the ropes and clinches. 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! Small prevents a body shot from Davis. Davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards. Davis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside. Davis blocking some punches.
#T1# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Small digs a right hand underneath Davis's ribcage. Davis let out a lung full of air as it connected. Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small presses Davis against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Small tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Small lands with a short shot to the head. Davis blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Small has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Small makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Davis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Small blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Davis looking to stall.
Small lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davis. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A short right hand to the side of the head by Small. Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right hand to the side of the head by Small.#ROC2#Davis is rocked! A short body shot lands from Small as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Small creates a bit of distance and cracks Davis with a big uppercut! Davis goes down! The referee pushes Small away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Davis make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Small takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Uriah Small! Our winner, Uriah Small, 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:
NRC Fight Night 7
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1# A big right from Henrique misses. An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target. Small slips a jab from Henrique. A low kick lands for Small.
Henrique throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henrique takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Henrique digs a good hook to Small's body.
Henrique connects with a right hand. Small shakes it off. Small misses the jab. Henrique sizes up Small with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Small lands a nice shot to the body.
Henrique scores with a hook. Henrique takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Small closes the distance and clinches. A short uppercut from Small. Henrique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Small or not. Small has a couple of punches blocked by Henrique.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henrique. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. #T1# Henrique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henrique misses with the head strike.
Henrique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henrique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henrique misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Henrique fails to land. Small blocks a body shot from Henrique. Henrique has had enough of the clinch but Small keeps him there for the moment. Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Henrique blocking some punches.
Henrique misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Small. Henrique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Small working some nice short punches in the clinch. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Henrique breaks the clinch.
#T2# Small with the inside leg kick. Small slips under a jab from Henrique. Henrique looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. Small throws an overhand right that lands on Henrique's shoulder, as Henrique tries to avoid the shot. A decent looking cross lands there for Small. This has been an exciting period of action! Henrique uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small. Henrique misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely. Henrique lands with a shot to the body. Small connects with a solid leg kick. Small with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Bruno Henrique has been cut. Henrique is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Henrique throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henrique throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henrique. Small throws a leg kick and Henrique counters with a stiff right hand. Small buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Henrique. That snapped Small's head back.
#T3# Henrique throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Small is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Henrique lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Small at a distance.
Henrique with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Small to score with a decent uppercut. Henrique uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Small throws a big shot that misses. Small staying out of range there. Henrique throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily. Henrique looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Henrique works the jab nicely. Henrique misses with a few strikes there.
Small takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheers as Henrique lands an impressive looking overhand right. Small doesn't seem phased though. Henrique looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Henrique throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Henrique uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.#T4# Henrique throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Small connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Small misses with an uppercut. Henrique saw that one coming. Small blocks a head kick by Henrique.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Henrique on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henrique throws out the jab. Small avoids the body shot from Henrique.
Henrique connects with a body shot. Henrique lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Henrique misses with a looping left. Small throws a body punch but Henrique moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A big right from Henrique misses. A nice leg kick from Small, right into the meat of the thigh.
Small avoids the body shot from Henrique.
Small 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.
Bruno Henrique dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bruno Henrique'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.#R2# Small takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Henrique stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Henrique misses with a few strikes there.
Henrique has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Small takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Henrique misses with a body shot
and Small counters with a lovely shot to the body. Henrique lands an overhand right. Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Small darts in and clinches Henrique up against the cage. Small lands a nice uppercut. Henrique blocking some punches.
Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Henrique working aggressively here.
Henrique prevents a body shot from Small. #BC2# Henrique breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Small moves out of range of the strikes. Bruno Henrique seems to be getting the better of the standup. Henrique takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1# Nice defenses there by Small. Small slips under a jab. Small slips a straight right by Henrique. Small scores with a body shot.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Small with the inside leg kick. #CL# Small closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Henrique lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Henrique. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Small misses with a punch to the body.
Henrique is trying to break the clinch but Small is controlling him. Small throws a head punch that misses. Henrique can't break the clinch.
Henrique misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henrique. Henrique misses with some punches.
Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Henriques head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Small tries a body shot but Henrique blocks it.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Henrique. Henrique cracks Small with a nice body shot. Henrique lands on the inside with an uppercut. Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Henrique uses good head movement to avoid it. Henrique lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards. Henrique lands a right hand. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Henrique misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Henrique breaks the clinch.
#T3# Henrique lands a nice hook to Small's body. Small takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Small misses with a leg kick. Henrique throws a right hand that misses
and Small counters with a three punch combo that has Henrique backing up. Henrique nods at Small to acknowledge the strikes. Small feints and then cracks Henrique's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henrique down. Henrique misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Small tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Henrique stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Small. Henrique slips under a jab from Small. Henrique lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Small throws a leg kick and Henrique counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Small throws a leg kick but Henrique moved away. Small throws a leg kick but Henrique sees it coming and moves out of range. 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! Small thumps Henrique with a low kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Henrique. Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henrique was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Small tries to clinch up. Henrique throws out a powerful jab.#T4# Henrique jabs Small right on the nose. Small blinks but takes it well. Henrique swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Henrique throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot. Small tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henrique paws at him with a jab and circles away. Henrique misses with a body shot.
Small swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Henrique's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Small misses with an uppercut. Henrique slips under a jab from Small. Henrique doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Small throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henrique. Henrique swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
It looked like Small wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Small defending well as Henrique loads up on a big left hand. Small tried to counter with a leg kick but Henrique avoided it. Small ducks under a wild hook from Henrique. Henrique throws a predictable looking body shot
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Henrique lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Henrique defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand. Small takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruno Henrique will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Bruno Henrique'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Henrique lands with a nice combination. Small backs away looking to recover. Henrique looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. Henrique takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Henrique throws a jab but it's blocked by Small. Henrique swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Henrique throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot. #CL# Small moves into range and clinches up with Henrique. Henrique throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Henrique.
Henrique is looking to break free of the clinch but Small has double underhooks. Henrique misses with some punches.
Henrique has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Small seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Henrique can turn it around. Henrique throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. Small can't find room to land a body shot as Henrique controls the action.
Small is working Henrique over against the cage. Henrique scores with a shot to the side of Small's head. #T1# Henrique misses with some punches.
#BC2# Henrique breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Small slips under a jab from Henrique. Small looks to land a left hand but Henrique moved out of range nicely. Henrique misses with a wild body shot. Small feinted there with a counter leg kick. Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henrique. Henrique throws out a counter right but Small avoids it with no problem. Small takes a body punch but keeps moving. Small slips under a jab from Henrique. Small tries to clinch but Henrique moves away and Henrique counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Small staying out of range there. Henrique checks the leg kick nicely there.
Small avoids a punch combination nicely.
Small was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Henrique uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Henrique doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Small lands a jab to the nose. Small connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Small's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Henrique connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Small scrambles back to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Henrique swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Henrique dips to his left and cracks Small with an uppercut! Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Small looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Small throws a hook but Henrique avoids it easily. Henrique drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Henrique keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small. Small fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Henrique looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. Henrique throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Small. Small thumps Henrique with a low kick. Small jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3# Henrique digs a good body shot into Small's ribs. Henrique scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Henrique throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Henrique scores with a jab. Henrique lunges at Small with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Small's hand. #CL# Small moves into range and clinches up with Henrique. A short left from Henrique. Henrique swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Henrique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henrique blocking some punches.
Henrique blocks an uppercut.
Bruno Henrique is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Henrique is trying to break free. A left hand lands to the body for Henrique.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henrique misses with a short punch on the inside. Small lands with a right to the head. Henrique works on Small's body with a couple of short punches. Henrique misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Henrique fails to land. Henrique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henrique tries to break free but Small pushes him back against the cage. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Henrique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Bruno Henrique comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Henrique 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Henrique! Bruno Henrique decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NRC 14
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1# Small misses with a low kick.
Souppe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Small defends it well. Souppe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL# Small gets in close and instigates a clinch. Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Small misses with the head strike.
Souppe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. A hook to the body from Small.
Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Souppes head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small lands a left hand.
Souppe is trying to maintain a safe position but Small gets an underhook and turns Souppe into the cage. Small lands a body shot. Small tries to throw a body punch but Souppe avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage. #T1# Small gets underhooks to prevent Souppe's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Small scores with a nice short uppercut. Small gets through Souppe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2# Souppe pulls guard effortlessly. Small stopping the sweep attempt from Souppe. Souppe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Let's hope that Souppe 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. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Souppe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2# Souppe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Souppe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Souppe trying to control from half guard but Small is working away. Souppe is taking a breather. Small says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Small blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souppe. Souppe throwing shots but Small is blocking nicely. Souppe moves nicely into side control. Souppe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3# Souppe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Small knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souppe on the ground. Sloppy strikes there by Souppe. Souppe remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Souppe is looking to take a break and control but Small is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Souppe is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Small will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Souppe prevents Small from escaping the position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Souppe taking a breather here. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Souppe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Small to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2# Small gets tackled into the cage by Souppe. Souppe maintains the clinch. A short left from Small. Souppe has Small pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Small manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Uriah Small has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Souppe. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A head punch blocked on the inside by Souppe. Souppe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Small gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Small is defending well against a takedown attempt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small 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# A nice leg kick lands there from Small. Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Small works Souppe's body with a nice hook. A nice inside leg kick there by Small. That's going to slow Souppe down. Souppe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Small misses with a right hand #TD2# and Souppe counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Souppe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Souppe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Small's head. Souppe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Small's head. Souppe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Souppe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Small is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souppe can do to turn this around? Souppe controlling the pace. Souppe trying to control from half guard but Small is working away. #T1# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Souppe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Souppe misses with a head shot. Small uses the momentum to regain guard. Souppe content to stall in guard here. Souppe advances position into side control!#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Souppe in side control lands a decent elbow. Souppe misses with the ground and pound. Souppe trying to control the position but Small is working away. Souppe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Souppe trying to control the position but Small is working away. #SUB2# Souppe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Small, who protects the arm well. #T3# Small dodges the ground and pound from Souppe. The ground and pound from Souppe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Small parries the strikes from Souppe easily there. Souppe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Small to escape.
Souppe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The strikes coming from Souppe are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Souppe controls the position from side control. Souppe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Small keeps working. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Small scores with a crisp jab that stopped Souppe in his tracks. Souppe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Small throws a right and a left that Souppe avoids nicely. Souppe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Small throws a leg kick but Souppe moved away. Small fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Souppe is out of range. Souppe tries to clinch but Small is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Souppe ducks under a wild hook from Small. Small is looking to take this fight into the clinch. 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 Uriah Small 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Souppe dives in and grabs Small's left leg, looking for a takedown. Small pushes down on Souppe's head and hops out. An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target. A chopping leg kick lands by Small. Small circles away from the clinch attempt.
Small lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Bruno Souppe has been cut. Souppe takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bruno Souppe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Souppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Souppe uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Souppe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Small lands on the inside with an uppercut. Souppe stalls. Souppe has Small pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Small manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Souppe is looking to take this one to the mat. Uriah Small has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Souppe. Souppe blocks a body shot from Small. Souppe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Small gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Small tries to work over Souppe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Souppe tries for a takedown but Small manages to get underhooks.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small lands with a short shot to the head. #T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Souppe's elbow. Souppe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souppe stalling the fight.
Souppe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Souppes head. Souppe blocks an uppercut.
Uriah Small has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3# A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. #TD2# Souppe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Souppe trying to control the action but Small is working from the bottom. Souppe slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2# Souppe is trying to work for a kimura but Small is defending well.
Uriah Small is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Souppe is just content to waste time from the top position. Small takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Bruno Souppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Souppe throws a big right hand that misses. #T4# Souppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Small is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Souppe lands a couple of digs. Souppe controlling from the top position. Bruno Souppe has got the better of the ground game so far. Souppe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Souppe throwing strikes from guard but Small blocks nicely. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Souppe throwing strikes but missing. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight! Uriah Small showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Small, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Small! Uriah Small thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NRC Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 02, 2022 |
#R1# Small looks to land a combination. Leopoldo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Leopoldo throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Leopoldo swings widly with a right hand
and Small cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Leopoldo looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range. Leopoldo misses with a right hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Small moves into range and connects with a jab. Nice defenses there by Small.#CL# Small closes the distance and pushes Leopoldo back into the cage. Small is leaning against Leopoldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A body shot lands from Small.
A short left from Small. 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! Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leopoldos head. A short uppercut from Small. Small working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Small lands a body shot. Small working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1# Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Leopoldo leaning his opponent against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Small. Small throws a head punch that misses. Small lands an uppercut. A short uppercut from Small. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Small tries to throw a body punch but Leopoldo avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small misses with the head strike.
#T2# Small scores with a shot to the side of Leopoldo's head. Leopoldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Leopoldo uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Small on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Small presses Leopoldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Leopoldo looks winded! Small lands with a light punch inside. A short left from Small. A quick uppercut on the inside from Small. Nice body punch from Small - that landed with a thud.
Small scores with a shoulder strike. #T3# Small lands a body punch in the clinch. Small lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards. Small lands a hook that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards. #ROC#Leopoldo is rocked! Small digs a right hand underneath Leopoldo's ribcage. Leopoldo let out a lung full of air as it connected. Leopoldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Small finish him? A short body shot lands from Small as the two fighters clinch.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Leopoldo seems to have recovered his senses. Small lands with a left to the head. Small lands a body punch. Small scores with a shot to the side of Leopoldo's head. Still in the clinch, Small scores with a nice short uppercut. Small lands a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Small throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Small unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Leopoldo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Small is unloading with more strikes now! Leopoldo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small! During a confident post fight interview, Uriah Small thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Proud FC 21
Date: Jan 21, 2022 |
#R1# Small shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Shevchenko avoids the body shot from Small.
Small takes one to the chin there. Small digs a good body shot into Shevchenko's ribs. Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shevchenko moves away. Small misses with a jab, cross combination.
Small takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A punch combination from Shevchenko misses. Shevchenko slips a straight right by Small. Shevchenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shevchenko cracks Small with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. 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! Shevchenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Small is out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Small. That's going to slow Shevchenko down. Shevchenko misses with an uppercut. Shevchenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Shevchenko tries to land a front kick but Small steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Shevchenko scores with a nice right hand.
Shevchenko looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.#T1# Shevchenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Small connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shevchenko.
Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Shevchenko looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range. Small throws a lazy right hand but Shevchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A nice leg kick from Small, right into the meat of the thigh.
Small misses with an uppercut. Small with a nice calf kick. Shevchenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Small connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A looping hook to the body misses from Shevchenko. Small does a little dance to reset his feet. Small uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shevchenko. Small takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Small attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. It seemed like Shevchenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Small misses with a lunging right hand
and Shevchenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Small scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2# Small misses with a straight left. Small closes the distance but Shevchenko moves to the side and Shevchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Shevchenko throws a leg kick that misses. Small misses with a wild combination.
Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Small misses the jab. Small misses the shot to the body. #CL# Small clinches up with Shevchenko and pushes him back against the ropes. Shevchenko digs a right hand underneath Small's ribcage. Small let out a lung full of air as it connected. Shevchenko blocks a body shot from Small. Shevchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Shevchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Small throws a head punch that misses. Shevchenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards. Shevchenko is leaning against Small and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3# Small blocking some punches.
Shevchenko pushes Small back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Shevchenko blocking some punches.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Shevchenko controls his hands.
Small blocks a body shot from Shevchenko. Shevchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shevchenko. Shevchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shevchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shevchenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Shevchenko blocks a body shot from Small. Small is working Shevchenko over against the ropes. Shevchenko working aggressively here.
Shevchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. A body shot lands from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Small working aggressively here.
Shevchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko lands a nice uppercut. Small misses with a body punch.
Shevchenko blocks an uppercut.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko misses with a punch to the body.
Shevchenko lands a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Shevchenko misses with a short punch on the inside. Shevchenko working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shevchenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Small is breathing heavily. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shevchenko. Still in the clinch, Shevchenko scores with a nice short uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Shevchenko 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# Shevchenko slips under a jab from Small. Small is looking to chop away at Shevchenko's legs. Small misses with a jab to the body
and Shevchenko counters with a straight right hand. Shevchenko misses with a hook. Some wild striking there from Shevchenko.
Small wants to slow Shevchenko down by chopping away at his legs. Shevchenko misses the shot to the body. A clash of legs there as Shevchenko blocks the low kick. Small tries to clinch there but Shevchenko circles away.
Small uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shevchenko has time to react. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shevchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively. Shevchenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Small tries to score with a low kick but Shevchenko moves his leg out of the way. Shevchenko moves out of range of the strikes. Igor Shevchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup. Small throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shevchenko on the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shevchenko checks a low kick from Small. Shevchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1# A big right from Shevchenko misses. Small moves out of range of the strikes. Small half committed to a counter leg kick. Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small with the inside leg kick. #CL2# Shevchenko clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Small.
Small tries a body shot but Shevchenko blocks it.
Small blocking some punches.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Shevchenko. Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Small prevents a body shot from Shevchenko. Shevchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shevchenko tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing Shevchenko back against the ropes. Shevchenko blocks an uppercut.
Shevchenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Shevchenko scores with a shoulder strike. #T2# Small takes a shot to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shevchenko. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shevchenko misses with the head strike.
Shevchenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards. Shevchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shevchenko working some nice short punches in the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Small. Shevchenko misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Shevchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Small backwards. Small takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Small is rocked! Igor Shevchenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A right hand to the body from Shevchenko.
Small takes a shot to the head. #KD2# Shevchenko creates a bit of space and cracks Small with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Small is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight! Oh Small is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Crunch! Shevchenko slams his shin into Small's torso.#T3# A nice leg kick from Shevchenko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shevchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Small seems to have got his legs back now. Small takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Look low, kick high! Shevchenko uses the oldest trick in the book to send Small tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Shevchenko is absolutely delighted - when Small wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Igor Shevchenko! After winning the bout, Igor Shevchenko 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:
Proud FC Eternally Grateful
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1# Small looks to throw the jab but Umaga is out of range. Umaga takes one to the chin there. Umaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Small has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Umaga misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming. Umaga lands a jab to Small's midsection. Umaga throws a head kick that misses. Umaga throws a leg kick but Small checks it. Small feinted there with a counter leg kick. Umaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Small scores with a jab. Umaga circles away from the clinch attempt and Umaga counters with a lovely straight right hand! Small tries to clinch up but Umaga circles away and keeps his distance. Umaga misses with a double jab
and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Umaga avoids the clinch attempt 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! Umaga with a nice calf kick. Small fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Umaga. Small jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1# Crunch! Umaga slams his shin into Small's torso. Umaga slips under a jab. Umaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Umaga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Small is looking to clinch. Small swings for the body but Umaga moves out of range.
Small takes one to the chin there. Small will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target. Umaga looks like he wants to counter punch here. Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. A jab from Small misses. Umaga lands with a right hand. Small tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Umaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUmaga. Small throws a nice inside leg kick. Small thumps Umaga with a low kick. Umaga with a nice cross. Small dodges the punch combination from Umaga.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Left hook, right uppercut from Umaga. Small misses with a low kick as Umaga jumps back. Small connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umaga's hands. Small avoids a punch combination nicely.
Small tried to counter with a leg kick but Umaga avoided it. Umaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Small walks into a stiff left hand from Umaga. Umaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The crowd cheers as Small lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umaga doesn't seem phased though. Umaga misses the shot to the body. Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A big right from Small misses. Umaga with a jab.#T3# Umaga throws a hook but Small avoids it easily. Small thows a left - swing and a miss! Umaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small. Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umaga.
Umaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Umaga slips a jab from Small. Small checks a leg kick. Umaga takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses. Umaga misses with a hook. Umaga has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Umaga is looking to score with low kicks. Umaga goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Umaga thuds his shin into the meat of Small's side. Umaga throws out a leg kick but Small moves out of range and Umaga only half commits. Umaga misses with a body kick. Small misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# Umaga takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses. Small avoids a kick to the body.
Small keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Small fires out a quick counter leg kick but Umaga just manages to avoid it. Umaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Small fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Umaga checks it well. Nice jab there from Small. Umaga is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Small had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Umaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small. Small fails in his attempt to clinch. Small misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Umaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Small has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. A jab lands there for Umaga. Umaga lands with a cross. A big left from Umaga misses. It looked like Small 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. Umaga moves out of range as Small strikes. Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Small. Nice cross by Small. Small wants to land a leg kick but Umaga is out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosefa Umaga dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Small avoids a kick to the body.
Umaga thuds his right hand into Small's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Umaga tries a low kick but Small avoids it. Small moves out of range of the strikes. Small scores with a jab. Umaga acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Small tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Umaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A jab from Umaga finds it's way through Small's defenses. Umaga tried to score with a low kick but Small checks it. Umaga throws a series of punches but Small avoids them all with ease. Some wild striking there from Small.
Umaga misses with a wild body shot. An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small tries to clinch up. Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga throws a front kick that sends Small stumbling back into the ropes. Small tries to clinch but Umaga moves out of range. Small avoids a kick to the body.
Umaga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1# Umaga swinging wildly here.
Umaga circles away from the clinch attempt and Umaga counters with a left to the body. Small connects with a good right hand that stumbles Umaga. Umaga circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Small slips a straight right by Umaga. Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Small tries to close the distance and clinch but Umaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Small checks the leg kick nicely there.
Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small. Small misses with a wild body shot. Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umaga. Umaga throws out a counter right but Small avoids it with no problem. Small with a jab.#T2# A left lands for Small. Umaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Small checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Left hook, right uppercut from Small. 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! Umaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target. Small with a jab. Small misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Umaga. Iosefa Umaga seems to be getting the better of the standup. A slow jab from Umaga misses its intended target. Umaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Umaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Umaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A big right from Small misses. Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Small. Umaga is looking for the big counter here. Iosefa Umaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Small dips to his left and cracks Umaga with an uppercut! Small throws a body punch but Umaga moves out of range. Umaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Small looks to land a left hand but Umaga moved out of range nicely. Umaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3# Small jabs at Umaga's body. Umaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Small's sensitive parts. Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Small. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Umaga throws a body punch but Small moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Umaga.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Umaga manages to avoid it. Umaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Umaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Jab, jab by Umaga - just one landing. Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Good exchange - Umaga coming out on top. Small will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Umaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it. Umaga misses with a low kick.
Umaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4# Good leg kick by Umaga. Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umaga.
Umaga misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Small lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Umaga throws a leg kick and Small counters with a straight right hand. Umaga misses with a wild body shot. Small lands a two punch combo.
Umaga takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses. Small takes one on the button. Umaga digs a good hook to Small's body.
#CL# Small fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Umaga, pushing him back against the ropes. Small throws a head punch that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A shot in the inside from Umaga. #BC2# Umaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Umaga moves out of range as Small strikes. The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Umaga flicks out a counter leg kick but Small steps away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Small misses with a body shot.
Small misses with an uppercut. Umaga saw that one coming. Umaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Small throws the left hand but Umaga avoids the punch easily. Umaga with a nice calf kick. Umaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Small under the eye. Small takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Small takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crunch! Umaga slams his shin into Small's torso. Small tries to clinch there but Umaga circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Good work by Small as he checks the leg kick. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga looks like he wants to counter punch here. Small scores with a nice right hand.
Small misses the shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Small connects with a jab.#T1# Small lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A nice leg kick lands there from Small. Umaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Small slips a jab and a cross from Umaga.
Small stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umaga. Small with the inside leg kick. Small misses with a series of wild punches.
Small throws a leg kick but Umaga checks it. Umaga jabs Small right on the nose. Small blinks but takes it well. Small misses with a two punch combination.
Umaga feints a counter leg kick. Umaga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Small takes a step back to recover. Small throws a leg kick but Umaga sees it coming and moves out of range. Small tries to clinch and Umaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Umaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Small takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Umaga scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Umaga, as that shot connected.
Umaga moves away from the strike by Small. Umaga lands with an overhand left. Umaga throws a head kick that misses. Small feinted there with a counter leg kick. Umaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Small pivots, looking for a leg kick but Umaga is out of range and Small settles back down. Small backing away here, and Umaga unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Umaga is looking to slow Small down with leg kicks. That kick from Small tenderised Umaga's leg. Umaga is trying to keep his angry face on. Umaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Small gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A combination from Umaga does no damage. Small fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Umaga. Small tries to clinch there but Umaga circles away.
#CL# Small gets a clinch. #T3# Umaga lands a damaging elbow. Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Umaga. Umaga prevents a body shot from Small. Umaga can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Small makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iosefa Umaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Umaga scores with a shoulder strike. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A head punch blocked on the inside by Umaga. Umaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Umaga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Small or not. Umaga looks to throw an elbow but misses. Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Umaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Umaga staying out of range there.#T4# Small misses with a low kick.
Umaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Small throws a body shot but no joy. Umaga avoids the body shot from Small.
Small with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Umaga to score with a decent uppercut. Small will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A lazy left from Umaga finds it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Small throws a looping overhand right but Umaga ducks down to avoid it. Small takes one to the chin there. Small throws a leg kick that is checked and Umaga counters with a lovely straight right hand! A combination from Umaga does no damage. Umaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Small off the ropes and back into range. Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A solid leg kick lands there for Umaga.
Small looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Small misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Iosefa Umaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Umaga 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iosefa Umaga! A very excited looking Iosefa Umaga 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:
Proud FC 17 Tradition
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1# Nurse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Small. Nurse digs a good body shot into Small's ribs. Nurse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nurse just misses with a punch to the body.
Small wants to clinch but Nurse slips to the side and Nurse counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Small changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A good leg kick by Small. Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurse.
A big right from Nurse misses. Small takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Small uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurse. Small flicks out a counter leg kick but Nurse steps away. Small misses with a wild combination.
Nurse connects with a crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Small missing with a left hand there. Nurse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nurse is looking to counter punch. Nurse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Small doesn't seem bothered though. Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurse. Nurse misses with a looping left. Small let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1# A nice leg kick lands there from Small. Nurse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nurse is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. A punch combination from Nurse misses. Small tried to score with a low kick but Nurse checks it. Nurse checks a leg kick nicely. Nurse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Small looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nurse connects with a right hand. Small shakes it off. Nurse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Nurse misses with a hook
and Small counters with a straight right hand. Nurse throws a body shot but no joy. Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurse scores with a jab. A big left from Nurse misses. Small wants to slow Nurse down by chopping away at his legs. Small misses the shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nurse thows a left - swing and a miss! Nurse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Nurse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Small. Small ducks under a wild hook from Nurse. Small takes a swing at Nurse's ribcage but misses. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Nurse misses. Nurse lands a nice looking body shot.
Small takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Nurse throws out a loose jab but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target. Nurse misses with an uppercut. #CL2# Small pushes Nurse up against the ropes in a clinch. Nice body punch from Small. Nurse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Small works on Nurse's body with a couple of short punches. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurse lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurse is trying to push Small away but Small has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Nurse tries to land knees in the clinch but Small avoids the damage to the body. Nurse working aggressively here.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurse's elbow. Small takes a knee to the side of the body. Small looks winded! Nurse gets through Small's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Small avoiding damage as Nurse throws knees to the body.
Small blocks an uppercut.
Nurse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Small or not. Nurse gets through Small's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Nurse - that landed with a thud.
Nurse is looking to break free of the clinch but Small has double underhooks. A short right from Nurse on the inside. Nurse slowing the pace effectively. Nurse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# Nurse lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurse. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nurse lands a nice knee to the body. Nurse working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nurse lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Nurse manages to break the clinch.
Nurse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD# Nurse catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Small stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Small walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on! Nurse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD# Small walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Nurse rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Small has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#Small is rocked! Nurse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Nurse weaves into range and cracks Small right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Small goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Nurse is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darnell Nurse! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1# Small keeps the fight on the outside. Small swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Small slips under a jab. Small is looking to clinch. Small attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Lester throwing a counter right hand but Small manages to avoid it. Small throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Small throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot. Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Small misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab. Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Small throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
Small swings widly with a right hand
and Lester counters with a straight right hand. Lester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Small. Small obviously looking to wear him down.
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lester throws a nice looking combination but Small bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lester avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Small connects with an inside leg kick. Small throws a quick inside leg kick. Small misses with a low kick.
#T1# Small moves away from the strike by Lester. Lester digs a good body shot into Small's ribs. Small blocks a jab. Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small. Lester with a nice cross. Lester misses with a few strikes there.
Small buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lester 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.#CL# Lester moves into the clinch. Small makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lester displaying some good clinch control by pressing Small up against the cage. Small lands a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Small digs a right hand into Lester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lester's gas tank. #T2# A nice left hand lands by Small.
A short left from Lester. Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Small takes a shot to the head. Lester blocking some punches.
Small misses with some punches.
Lester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small misses with some punches.
Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lester digs a right hand into Small's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Small's gas tank. Lester misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Small. #T3# Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester has Small pressed against the cage.
Small blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. A short left from Lester. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small scores with a nice hook to the head. Lester working aggressively here.
Lester misses with some punches.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Small lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lester stalling in the clinch.
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
#T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut. Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester taking a breather. Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. Small has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Lester working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. A nice right hand lands inside from Lester. Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester lands an uppercut. Lester prevents a body shot from Small. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lester scores with a nice hook to the head. Small scores with an uppercut up the middle. 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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Small lands with a nice combination. Lester backs away looking to recover. Small slips under a jab. Small fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Small connects with a leg kick. Small misses with a looping right. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lester checks a leg kick. Lester slips under a jab. Small moves out of range as Lester strikes. Small cracks Lester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Lester takes one on the button. Small throws a nice outside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lester throws a jab when Small was well out of range. Small takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Uriah Small seems to be getting the better of the standup. Small swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1# Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Small tries to clinch but Lester moves out of range. Small moves out of range as Lester strikes. Small throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A little feinted left hand from Lester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lester swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Small is looking to score with low kicks. A jab from Small misses. Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lester cracks Small with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Small. Small misses with a straight left. Lester throwing a counter right hand but Small manages to avoid it. Lester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Small throws a leg kick which misses Lester's front leg but catches the back leg as Lester tries to avoid it. Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Lester 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. Small will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Small misses the body punch and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Small swings away with a leg kick that misses. Lester tries to clinch but Small moves out of range. Lester throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lester looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range. #CL2# Small rushes Lester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Lester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lester blocking some punches.
Lester lands a right hand. Lester blocking some punches.
Lester misses with some punches.
Small tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small blocks an uppercut.
#T3# A nice right hand lands inside from Lester. Small lands a shot to the body. Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester. Small working aggressively here.
Uriah Small seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Lester misses with a hook from the clinch. Lester blocking some punches.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lester looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester. Lester 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. A short body shot lands from Lester as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester. Small misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Small. #T4# Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Small misses with a punch to the body.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small scores with a shoulder strike. This has been an exciting period of action! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester. Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester. Lester working aggressively here.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Small blocks an uppercut.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small 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. This is the final round!#R3# Small turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Small throws a nice inside leg kick. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. Small is looking for the big counter here. Lester misses with a looping right. Small misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming. Lester takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Lester looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A little jabbing left from Small on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target. Small throws a leg kick that is checked and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Small lands a nice looking body shot.
Lester cracks Small with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1# Small scores with a leg kick.
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lester scores with a nice right hand.
Small will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lester scores with a jab to the head.
Lester connects with a body shot that sends Small's belly button to the back. Small moves out of range of the strikes. Lester tries to clinch up but Small circles away and keeps his distance. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Small, as that shot connected.
Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Small thumps Lester with a low kick. Small attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Lester throws a shot from downtown. Small moves away and avoids it. Small tries to clinch but Lester moves out of range. Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small counters with a low kick, right behind Lester 's knee. Sloppy strikes from Small. Those never looked like landing. #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! Lester missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Small lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Small scoring well with a low kick there.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Lester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Small lands with a straight right. Lester didn't see that one coming. Small gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lester on the wrong end of a nice jab. Small misses with a two punch combination.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Small 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. Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small throws out a loose jab but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it. Small lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Lester's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Jab by Small.#T3# Small needs to keep his hands up - Lester had a free shot at his head there. Small swats away the attempt to clinch by Lester. Small slips a jab from Lester. Small swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lester. Small moves out of range as Lester strikes. Lester misses with a combination
and Small counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small misses with a low kick. Lester is looking to counter punch. Small throws a shot to the body.
Small tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot. Small bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Small cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Moe Lester's cut is getting worse.#T4# Small throws a chopping leg kick but Lester manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Lester uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Small has time to react. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Small clinches up with Lester and pushes him back against the cage. Small blocking some punches.
Small lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Small lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short left from Small. Lester misses with a body punch.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut. Small lands a left hand.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight! Uriah Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Small 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Small! A very excited looking Uriah Small 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:
Proud FC 10 - Oppression
Date: Nov 12, 2021 |
#R1# Some wild striking there from Talboteasar.
Small avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Small throws a lazy uppercut
and Talboteasar counters with a stiff right hand. A good leg kick by Small. Nice defenses there by Small. Small looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Small thuds his right hand into Talboteasar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jab, jab by Talboteasar - just one landing. Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Talboteasar misses with a straight left. Small stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Talboteasar. Talboteasar misses the jab. Small throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2# Small rushes Talboteasar and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Talboteasar lands with a right to the head. Talboteasar has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Talboteasar misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Talboteasar to work.
#T1# Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Talboteasars head. Small scores with a shoulder strike. Talboteasar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Talboteasar breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Small. Small connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Small moves away from the strike by Talboteasar. Small is looking to score with low kicks. A looping hook to the body misses from Talboteasar. Small does a little dance to reset his feet. Small throws out a powerful jab. Talboteasar cracks a nice hook into Small's ribs. A clash of legs there as Talboteasar blocks the low kick. Talboteasar checks a leg kick. Talboteasar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Talboteasar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Small uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Talboteasar. Small is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Talboteasar does a little dance to reset his feet. Talboteasar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target. Talboteasar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Talboteasar cracks a nice hook into Small's ribs. Small swings for the body but Talboteasar moves out of range.
Talboteasar throws a body punch but Small moves out of range. Talboteasar misses with an uppercut. Talboteasar throws a lazy right hand but Small sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Talboteasar moves away from the strike by Small. Talboteasar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Small throws out a counter right but Talboteasar avoids it with no problem. Talboteasar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively. Talboteasar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Talboteasar misses with an uppercut. Talboteasar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small. Small throws the left hand but Talboteasar avoids the punch easily.#T3# Some bone on bone action there as Talboteasar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Small scores with a punch to the head. Small pivots, looking for a leg kick but Talboteasar is out of range and Small settles back down. Talboteasar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A punch lands to the side of Small 's head but he takes it in his stride. Talboteasar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Small throws a hook but Talboteasar blocks it. Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Talboteasar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Small walks into a left hand. Talboteasar stuns Small with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talboteasar was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Talboteasar is looking to counter punch. Talboteasar lands with an uppercut that bounces Small off the ropes and back into range. Talboteasar lands with a hook. Small tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his 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! Talboteasar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Talboteasar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Talboteasar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Talboteasar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. The crowd cheers as Talboteasar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Small doesn't seem phased though.#T4# Small tries to work over Talboteasar's front leg with a kick but Talboteasar checks it. Talboteasar misses with a few strikes there.
Small stuns Talboteasar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Small takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Talboteasar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Small dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Talboteasar. That did some damage! A jab from Talboteasar misses. Talboteasar checks a low kick from Small. Talboteasar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small. Small ducks under a wild hook from Talboteasar. Small tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Talboteasar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. It looked like Talboteasar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jab by Talboteasar. Small misses with a hook. Talboteasar ducked under it nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Talboteasars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Talboteasar cracks Small with a right hand to the side of the head. Small throws an off balance right hand
and Talboteasar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Talboteasar. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Camulius Talboteasar dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2# Talboteasar lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Talboteasar 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 Small has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Small and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Small takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Talboteasar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Talboteasar throws a shot from downtown. Small moves away and avoids it. Talboteasar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around? Talboteasar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Small misses with a straight left. Talboteasar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Talboteasar throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A jab from Small misses. Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Talboteasar. Small uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Talboteasar. Talboteasar moves into range and connects with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Small rushes Talboteasar and presses him up against the ropes. Talboteasar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Talboteasar fails to land. Small avoiding damage as Talboteasar throws knees to the body.
#T1# Talboteasar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. #BC# Talboteasar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Talboteasar finds it's target. Small with a nice cross. Talboteasar scores with a decent looking hook. Talboteasar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away. Small with a body punch. A glancing blow. Small tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Small misses with a right hand and Talboteasar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Talboteasar swats away the attempt to clinch by Small. Camulius Talboteasar is winning the standup battle so far. Small gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Talboteasar. Small scores with a jab. Talboteasar acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Small has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small drops his hands momentarily and Talboteasar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Small moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Talboteasar swats away the attempt to clinch by Small. Talboteasar throws a jab but it's blocked by Small. Talboteasar throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily. Small is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Talboteasar with a body shot. Small slips a straight right by Talboteasar. Talboteasar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Small throws a lazy uppercut
and Talboteasar counters with a straight right hand. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Talboteasar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Small. Small obviously looking to wear him down.
Talboteasar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Small with the inside leg kick. Small walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Talboteasar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. It looked like Talboteasar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Talboteasar throws a hook but Small blocks it. Talboteasar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talboteasar misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming. Talboteasar throws a body punch but Small moves out of range. #T3# Nice shot lands for Talboteasar. Talboteasar throws a hook but Small blocks it. Talboteasar scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Talboteasar. Small connects with a crisp jab. Small slips under a jab. Talboteasar scores with a body shot.
Talboteasar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Small sees it coming and avoids it easily. Talboteasar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Talboteasar misses with a looping right. Small misses the shot to the body. Small takes one to the side of the head.
Small cracks Talboteasar with a right hand to the side of the head. Talboteasar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good work by Talboteasar as he checks the leg kick. Small moves out of range as Talboteasar strikes.#T4# Small looks to land a right hand but Talboteasar moved out of range. Small slips under a jab from Talboteasar. An inside leg kick lands from Small. Nice body punch from Talboteasar. Talboteasar throws a body shot but no joy. Talboteasar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Small checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Small throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Talboteasar blocks a leg kick. Talboteasar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A telegraphed right hand from Talboteasar misses the target. Talboteasar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Small loads up on a big right hand but Talboteasar slips the punch. Talboteasar misses with a looping left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Talboteasar throws a right and a left that both miss. Small takes a jab right on the kisser.
Small connects with an inside leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Camulius Talboteasar dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# A slow jab from Talboteasar misses its intended target. Small wants to clinch. Talboteasar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Talboteasar ducks down to avoid it. Talboteasar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Talboteasar tried to counter with a leg kick but Small avoided it. Good leg kick by Small. Small tries to clinch but Talboteasar is having none of it. Small scores with a crisp jab that stopped Talboteasar in his tracks. Talboteasar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Small in his tracks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small throws a big shot that misses. Talboteasar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Talboteasar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Talboteasar misses with a lunging right hand
and Talboteasar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Small tries to land a leg kick but Talboteasar saw it coming and moves away.
Talboteasar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Talboteasar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Talboteasar.#T1# Talboteasar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Talboteasar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Talboteasar scores with the left hand. Small knows he should have avoided that one. Talboteasar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Small shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Small thumps Talboteasar with a low kick. Talboteasar misses with an uppercut
letting Small counter with a right hand. Talboteasar lands a body shot.
Talboteasar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Small under the eye. Talboteasar throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot. Small loads up on a big right hand but Talboteasar slips the punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Small gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Small tries a body shot but Talboteasar blocks it.
Small tries to work over Talboteasar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Small working aggressively here.
Talboteasar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Talboteasar struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Talboteasar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small tries to work over Talboteasar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Talboteasar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Small tries to throw a body punch but Talboteasar avoids it by throwing Small back against the ropes. Talboteasar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Small avoids it. Talboteasar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Camulius Talboteasar has scored more points in the clinch so far. Talboteasar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. Talboteasar scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Talboteasar uses good head movement to avoid it. Talboteasar pushes Small back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Talboteasar lands a body punch. Small takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Talboteasar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Small backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Small takes a knee to the side of the body. Talboteasar digs a right hand into Small's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Small's gas tank. Talboteasar digs a right hand underneath Small's ribcage. Small let out a lung full of air as it connected. Talboteasar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. A hook to the body from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Talboteasar. Small misses with some punches.
Talboteasar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Talboteasar scores with a shoulder strike. #T4# Small has a couple of punches blocked by Talboteasar.
#BC# Talboteasar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Talboteasar lands. This has been an exciting period of action! Talboteasar works the jab nicely.#ROC#Small is rocked! Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small is still on wobbly legs! Can Talboteasar finish him? Talboteasar lands with a cross. Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Talboteasar engages and cracks Small with a massive lead left hook - Small tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Talboteasar is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Camulius Talboteasar! |
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Event:
Proud FC 3- Dynasty
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1# Small slips a jab from Alzado. Alzado needs to keep his hands up - Small had a free shot at his head there. Alzado tries to clinch there but Small circles away.
Small connects with a looping right hand.
Alzado closes the distance looking to clinch and Small counters with a slapping leg kick. Small misses with a wild body shot. Alzado moves forwards but Small connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2# Alzado takes the fight into the clinch. Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alzado throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alzado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Small backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Alzado misses with a knee strike.
Alzado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alzado with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Small lands with a light punch inside. A head punch on the inside from Alzado fails to land. #T1# A short right from Small on the inside. Alzado scores with a nice hook to the head. Small lands a body shot. Alzado misses with a knee to the head. Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Small creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Small blocks an uppercut.
Small scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzado. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Alzado lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Alzado controls the action.
Small lands a left hand.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Small working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Alzado. Alzado working aggressively here.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Alzado controls the action.
Alzado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Good body shot from Alzado.
#T2# Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzado uses good head movement to avoid it. Small lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alzado backwards. Alzado utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Small throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzado. Alzado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. A quick uppercut on the inside from Alzado. Small lands with a light punch inside. Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Alzado pushes Small back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Small misses with some punches.
Alzado connects with a knee to the head.
Alzado lands a shoulder strike. Alzado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Small misses with the head strike.
#T3# Alzado lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards. Alzado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Small misses with some punches.
A short right from Alzado. Alzado lands a nice uppercut. Alzado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alzado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzado. Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzado uses good head movement to avoid it. Small lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alzado gets through Small's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Alzado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch. A short uppercut from Small. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alzado prevents a body shot from Small. Alzado throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4# Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alzado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms. Alzado throws a head punch that misses. Alzado throws a knee to the head but misses.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alzado. A right handed body shot lands from Alzado.
Small is breathing heavily. Alzado looking to throw knees to the head but Small is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Alzado misses with a body punch.
Alzado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Small avoids it. Alzado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alzado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Small is defending well for now. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alzado.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Alzado lands with a right to the head. Alzado scores with a nice hook to the head. Alzado misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzado misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyle Alzado dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzado. A low kick lands for Small.
#CL2# Alzado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small lands a shoulder strike. Alzado misses with the head strike.
Alzado lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alzado has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Alzado working aggressively here.
Alzado tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Alzado misses with a knee to the head. Alzado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Alzado scores with a shot to the side of Small's head. Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside. Alzado lands with a left to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Small lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alzado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Alzado misses with a knee strike.
Alzado is breathing heavily. A short uppercut from Small. Alzado lands with a short head shot on the inside. Small working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Alzado with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alzado misses with the head strike.
Alzado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Alzado controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Alzado fails to land. Alzado misses with a punch to the body.
Alzado takes a shot to the head. Alzado lands a knee to the head.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Alzado controls the action.
Alzado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Alzado tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside. Alzado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Small. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Small lands on the inside with an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Alzado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2# Alzado throws a head punch that misses. Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside. Alzado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small lands a nice uppercut. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Small lands a shoulder strike. Alzado lands an uppercut. A short uppercut from Small. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alzado working aggressively here.
Small is leaning against Alzado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside. Small lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Small tries to throw a body punch but Alzado avoids it by throwing Small back against the ropes. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside. Small lands a hook that snaps the head of Alzado backwards. Small scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Alzado is rocked!#T3# Small scores with a shoulder strike. Alzado is still on wobbly legs! Can Small finish him? A shot in the inside from Small. Small lands a body shot in the clinch.
Small cracks Alzado with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Alzado goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Alzado wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Uriah Small! A very excited looking Uriah Small 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:
8L 91 - DurandIsaFuckingLegend
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1# Small digs a good hook to Bundy's body.
Small scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bundy doesn't seem bothered though. Bundy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bundy misses with the combination.
Small with a nice calf kick. Small throws a body punch but Bundy moves out of range. Bundy moves out of range as Small strikes. Bundy throwing a counter right hand but Small manages to avoid it. Bundy blocks a jab. Small lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A low kick from Small misses and Bundy counters with a right hand to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small looks to land a left hand but Bundy moved out of range nicely. A good leg kick by Small. Bundy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Small connects with an inside leg kick.#T1# Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bundy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Small scores with a jab to the body. Small scores with a hook to the body. Bundy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bundy connects with a nice looking jab.
Bundy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Small can pounce on him.
A combination from Bundy does no damage. Small is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bundy lands with a shot to the body. Small lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Small misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bundy counters with a slapping 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! Small swings for the body but Bundy moves out of range.
#T2# Small fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Small misses with a leg kick and Bundy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Small works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Small moves into range and connects with a jab. A low kick from Small misses and Bundy counters with a stiff right hand. Small connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bundy scores with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Small. Small feints a counter leg kick.#CL2# Bundy tries to keep at a distance but Small has taken the fight into the clinch. Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bundy's elbow. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Bundy blocks a body shot from Small. Small throws a head punch that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Small throws a leg kick and Bundy counters with a straight right hand. Bundy avoids the body shot from Small.
A jab from Small does it's job there. Small throws a nice inside leg kick. Small lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bundy's sensitive parts. Small slips a jab and a cross from Bundy.
A jab from Bundy misses. Small swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Solomon Bundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Small tests Bundy's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Small. Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bundy scores with a jab. Small acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bundy tries to work over Small's front leg with a kick but Small checks it. Small tries a quick counter leg kick but Bundy is wise to it. Small throws a leg kick but Bundy sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bundy is looking to counter with head kicks. A punch combination from Bundy misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Small tries to close the distance and clinch but Bundy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Small. Bundy is looking to counter punch.#T1# Bundy avoids the body shot from Small.
Small with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Small throws a leg kick which misses Bundy's front leg but catches the back leg as Bundy tries to avoid it. Bundy misses with an uppercut
and Small counters with a left and a right that stings Bundy. Small misses with an uppercut. Bundy misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely. Bundy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Small keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bundy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Small dodges the punch combination from Bundy.
Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Small misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming. It looked like Bundy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bundy tries to score with a low kick but Small moves his leg out of the way. Bundy misses with a double jab.
Small looks like he wants to counter punch here. Small misses the jab.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Small has taken the fight to the clinch.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundy controls his hands.
Bundy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Small misses with a punch to the body.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Small blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small tries a body shot but Bundy blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Bundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small. Bundy misses with a left hand and Small counters with a stiff right hand. Bundy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Small swings away with a leg kick that misses. A big left from Small misses. Bundy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bundy misses with a series of wild punches.
Small fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bundy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bundy throws a nice looking combination but Small bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Small tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bundy paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bundy misses with the combination.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# Small blocks a head kick by Bundy.
Small looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Small connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2# Small moves into the clinch. A short uppercut from Small. Bundy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Small up against the ropes. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Uriah Small is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bundy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. #T2# Bundy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Bundy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. The referee calls for Bundy to work.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Bundy has Small pressed against the ropes.
Bundy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Solomon Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Solomon Bundy. A nice inside leg kick there by Small. That's going to slow Bundy down.
And that's the end of the fight! Uriah Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Small 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Uriah Small! Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Uriah Small! Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Uriah Small!
Uriah Small wins by unanimous decision! An out of breath Uriah Small thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
8L 86 - A Tommy Lee Event
Date: Jul 15, 2021 |
#R1# Kassicus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Small misses with a leg kick and Kassicus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kassicus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Small lands with a nice body punch. Sloppy strikes from Kassicus. Those never looked like landing. Kassicus takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses. Kassicus misses with a left hand and Small counters with a right hand to the body. An inside leg kick from Small misses. It looked like Kassicus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Small. Kassicus takes one to the chin there. A bone on bone clash there as Kassicus blocks the leg kick.
Small moves out of range as Kassicus strikes. Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kassicus moves away. Kassicus throws a body shot but no joy. Small fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kassicus checks it well. Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kassicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kassicus throws a jab when Small was well out of range. Small needs to keep his hands up - Kassicus had a free shot at his head there. Kassicus connects with a single shot there. Kassicus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
#T1# Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kassicus.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Kassicus does no damage. Small throws the left hand but Kassicus avoids the punch easily. Kassicus drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Small scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Zacharias Kassicus has been cut. Small slips under a jab from Kassicus. A nice side step and Small releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Small misses with a looping left. Nice uppercut there from Kassicus. Small throws a leg kick that misses. Small with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kassicus misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kassicus scores with a jab to the body. Small throws a jab when Kassicus was well out of range. Kassicus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively. Kassicus misses the shot to the body. #T2# Small connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kassicus connects with a looping right hand.
Kassicus misses with a hook
and Small counters with a stiff right hand. Small motions for Kassicus to come forward. Small throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Small throws out a leg kick but Kassicus moves out of range and Small only half commits. Small misses with a wild body shot. Small misses with a low kick.
Small takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Small slips a jab and a cross from Kassicus.
Small walks into a jab. Kassicus cracks Small with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Kassicus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kassicus just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small defending well as Kassicus loads up on a big left hand. Small looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kassicus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Small has time to react. Kassicus takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses. Kassicus throws a right hand that misses
and Small counters with an 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 Zacharias Kassicus will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Zacharias Kassicus's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small lands a leg kick that knocks Kassicus off balance momentarily. A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Kassicus does a little dance to reset his feet. Small misses with a hook
and Kassicus counters with a lovely straight right hand! Small misses with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kassicus!
Small showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kassicus.
Kassicus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kassicus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Small. Kassicus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Kassicus tests Small's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kassicus throws a hook but Small avoids it easily. Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kassicus misses with a looping left. 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 Kassicus misses its intended target. Small misses with a hook. Kassicus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small. Small doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1# Kassicus misses with a straight left. Small now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Small throws a lazy uppercut
and Kassicus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Small throws a chopping leg kick but Kassicus manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Small misses with a wild body shot. Small on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kassicus throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily. Kassicus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively. Kassicus checks a leg kick. Small throws an overhand right that lands on Kassicus's shoulder, as Kassicus tries to avoid the shot. Small feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kassicuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Zacharias Kassicus is winning the standup battle so far. Small bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kassicus misses with a wild body shot. Kassicus ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Small throws a front kick aimed at Kassicus's knee but Kassicus avoids it well. Kassicus is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kassicus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2# Kassicus avoids the body shot from Small.
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! Small throws a leg kick that misses. Kassicus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Small is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kassicus rather than just go for the knockout. Small fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A jab from Kassicus misses. Kassicus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kassicus avoids the body shot from Small.
Kassicus thuds a left hand into Small's body. Kassicus catches Small with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target. Small showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kassicus.
The fighters circling - Kassicus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kassicus throws out a loose jab but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Kassicus throws a body punch but Small moves out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Small looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zacharias Kassicus dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Zacharias Kassicus's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Kassicus throws a hook but Small avoids it easily. Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kassicus darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Kassicus connects with a crisp jab. A solid leg kick lands there for Small.
Good standup being displayed there by Kassicus as he connects with a hook. Kassicus misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely. Small is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag. Small throws a nice outside leg kick. Kassicus avoids the body shot from Small.
Kassicus with a nice cross. Kassicus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around? Kassicus throws a jab but it's blocked by Small. Small looks to land a right hand but Kassicus moved out of range. Kassicus moves forwards but Small connects with a nice, crisp jab. A clash of legs there as Kassicus blocks the low kick. Kassicus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kassicus is out of range and Small settles back down. It looked like Kassicus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kassicus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Kassicus lands.#T1# Small swings away with a leg kick that misses. Small looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Small closes the distance and catches Kassicus with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Kassicus is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Kassicus is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Kassicus is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Small takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Uriah Small! An out of breath Uriah Small thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
8L 79 - Smashing
Date: Jun 15, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Small moves into the clinch. Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow. Small misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Halo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Halo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Halo fails to land. Small misses with a body punch.
Halo lands a left hand.
Small blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Halo. Halo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Halo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards. Halo lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards. Small blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo. Halo blocking some punches.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Small tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Halo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Halo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Small backwards. Halo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Small is defending well for now. Halo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Small avoids it. Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halo lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Small. Halo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Small is keeping busy. Halo prevents a body shot from Small. Halo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Halo missing with knees to the body.
Small misses with a body punch.
Halo landing knees to the body.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small misses with some punches.
#T2# Halo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Halo misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Halo lands an uppercut. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo. Small misses with some punches.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Small back against the ropes. Small lands a shot to the body. Small lands a nice uppercut. A shot in the inside from Halo. Halo working aggressively here.
Small blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halo is trying to stall.
Small lands a hook that snaps the head of Halo backwards. Small misses with some punches.
Halo landing knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crown Halo dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Small takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around? Halo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Halo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Crown Halo has scored more points in the clinch so far. Halo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards. A short left from Halo. Small lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Small lands with a light punch inside. Small misses with a punch to the body.
Halo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards. Small working aggressively 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! Small avoiding damage as Halo throws knees to the body.
Halo pushes Small back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo. A short right from Small. Halo lands with a right to the head. Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. #T1# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Small as Halo tries to tie him up. Halo misses with a short punch on the inside. Halo lands a hook to the side of the head. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Halo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Small managing to block the knees to the body from Halo.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it. Halo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Halo. Halo misses with a hook from the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Halo. A short right from Small. Halo trying to control the position but instead, Small has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halo into the ropes. Halo blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Halo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Small avoids it. Halo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Small lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Halo lands with a short shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Small lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Halo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Halo pushes Small back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Halo. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Small throws a head punch that misses. Small tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Small back against the ropes. Halo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Small working aggressively here.
Halo lands a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Halo lands a right hand. Halo prevents a body shot from Small. Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it. Halo landing knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crown Halo dominated that second round. 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# Small 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. Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Halo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Halo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Small takes one to the chin there. Nice cross by Halo.#CL# Halo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Small, pushing him back against the ropes. Small misses with the head strike.
Halo misses with the head strike.
Halo missing with knees to the body.
Halo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Halo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Small.
Halo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards. A nice left hand lands by Halo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Halo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Small is defending well for now. Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head. A shot in the inside from Halo. A head punch on the inside from Halo fails to land. Crown Halo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1# Halo blocking some punches.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Small back against the ropes. Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small takes a knee to the side of the body. Halo blocking some punches.
Small lands with a right to the head. Halo blocking some punches.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Small working some nice short punches in the clinch. Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it. Small has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
#T2# Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Small misses with a punch to the body.
Halo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
Halo blocks a body shot from Small. Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Small working some nice short punches in the clinch. Small throws a head punch that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Small misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small.
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 Crown Halo. Well Halo 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Crown Halo! Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Crown Halo! Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Crown Halo!
Crown Halo wins by unanimous decision! Crown Halo 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:
8L 74 - Fast Charger
Date: May 27, 2021 |
#R1# Tatum blocks a leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Small as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut. Small moves out of range of the body kick from Tatum.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatum. Small does a little dance to reset his feet. Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tatum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Tatum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Small looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Small thumps Tatum with a low kick. Small gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Small throws a leg kick that is checked and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum throws a hook but Small blocks it. Tatum throws a leg kick but Small checks it. Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Small throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tatum counters with a nice low kick that buckles Small's knee momentarily.#T1# Tatum checks the leg kick. Small throws a big shot that misses. Tatum throws out a counter right but Small avoids it with no problem. Small takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Small slips under a jab. The fighters circle momentarily. Small darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A head kick misses from Tatum. Small tries to move into range but Tatum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A slapping body kick lands there for Tatum. Small bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tatum's head backwards. A lazy left from Small finds it's target. Tatum lands with a slapping head kick. A good leg kick by Small. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A good leg kick by Small. Tatum misses with an attempted mid kick.
Small half committed to a counter leg kick. Small on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tatum checks a leg kick. Tatum lands a head kick!
Tatum throws a front kick that sends Small stumbling back into the ropes. Tatum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Small is looking to counter punch. Tatum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Small misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Small 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 Tatum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tatum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Some bone on bone action there as Tatum checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Tatum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Tatum looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. Tatum throws a shot to the body.
Small with the inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tatum throws a front kick that sends Small stumbling back into the ropes. Small misses the shot to the body. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Tatum dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jayson Tatum's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Tatum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small. A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Tatum blocks a leg kick. Small thows a leg kick but Tatum checks it and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tatum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Small staying out of range there. Small swings for the body but Tatum moves out of range.
Small on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatum. Tatum obviously looking to wear him down.
Small swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Small connects with a solid leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Tatum's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tatum duly obliges. 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! Tatum throws a good cross that connects.
Tatum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Small connects with a nice looking jab.
Tatum on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1# Small throws a leg kick that is checked and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Small misses with a left hand and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Tatum misses the target. Small throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Small throws a front kick aimed at Tatum's knee but Tatum avoids it well. Tatum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Tatum keeps Small at a distance using the push kick. Small throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tatum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Tatum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tatum tries to land a front kick but Small steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Tatum lets loose with a powerful body kick. Small will feel that in the morning. Small throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Small moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Uriah Small is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Small bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Small swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small throws a lazy right hand but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tatum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small counters with a good low kick that Tatum was not able to check. Small misses with a low kick. Tatum misses with a straight right. Small misses with a jab to the body
and Tatum counters with a one-two to the body. Tatum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Small moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Small misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatum counters with a two punch combo. Small takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Small takes one on the button. Small tries to close the distance and clinch but Tatum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tatum lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tatum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Small thows a leg kick but Tatum checks it enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Tatum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jayson Tatum's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatum moves away. Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatum. Small loads up on a big right hand but Tatum slips the punch. Tatum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatum. Tatum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Tatum 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.
Small tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tatum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target. A shot to the body from Small misses and Tatum counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Nice body kick there by Tatum. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab lands there for Tatum. Small avoids the body shot from Tatum.
Nice body kick there by Tatum. Tatum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Small at a distance.
#T1# Small takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Small will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Small misses with a wild body shot. A nice side step and Tatum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Tatum throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily. Small wants to land a leg kick but Tatum is out of range. Tatum clobbers Small with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Tatum scores with a push kick. Small scores with a nice head shot. Jayson Tatum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Small on the wrong end of a nice jab. A shot to the liver by Small. Beautiful body shot. A good leg kick by Tatum. A punch combination from Small misses. Tatum 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! Tatum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Small looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2# Small takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Small doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatum circles away.
Small takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses. Small misses the shot to the body. Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatum lands a lovely overhand right. The fighters circle momentarily. Tatum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Small throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range. Tatum lands a glancing blow to the side of Small's head. Small takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Small throws a jab when Tatum was well out of range. Tatum keeps Small at a distance using the push kick. Tatum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Jayson Tatum seems to be getting the better of the standup. Small is looking to score with low kicks. Tatum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight! Jayson Tatum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Tatum 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Jayson Tatum! Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Jayson Tatum! Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Jayson Tatum!
Jayson Tatum wins by unanimous decision! Jayson Tatum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
8L 70 - PenPineApple
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1# A low kick lands for Halo.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Small lands a head shot. Halo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hectors Hitters in the buildup to the fight. Halo lands a head shot. Halo lunges at Small with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Small's hand. Halo with a jab. Halo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2# Small gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Halo is trying to maintain a safe position but Small gets an underhook and turns Halo into the ropes. Small misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Small. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Small working aggressively here.
Halo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Small tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Small blocks an uppercut.
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small throws a head punch that misses. Small working aggressively here.
#T1# Halo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Halo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Small avoids it. Halo misses with some punches.
Small avoiding damage as Halo throws knees to the body.
Small lands a nice uppercut. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Halo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Small is keeping busy. Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halo scores a nice knee to the body.
Small tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Halo blocks an uppercut.
Halo looking to stall.
Halo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Small on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2# Small avoiding damage as Halo throws knees to the body.
Small scores with a shot to the side of Halo's head. Halo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Small lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Halo blocks an uppercut.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Halo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Halo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC# Halo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Small swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet. Small fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. That kick from Small tenderised Halo's leg. Halo is trying to keep his angry face on. Small tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Small scores with a jab to the head.
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 Crown Halo will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Halo moves out of range as Small strikes. A counter left hand to the body from Halo misses its target. Halo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Halo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Small swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
Halo misses with a shot to the body and Small counters with a nice low kick that buckles Halo's knee momentarily.#CL2# Small clinches up with Halo and pushes him back against the ropes. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Halo lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards. Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Small.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Uriah Small seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Small stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Small tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Small lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Small can't find room to land a body shot as Halo controls the action.
Halo misses with the head strike.
Halo tries to land knees in the clinch but Small avoids the damage to the body. Halo tries to land knees in the clinch but Small avoids the damage to the body. Halo has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Small is leaning against Halo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Small lands with a short shot to the head. Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo scores with a shot to the side of Small's head. Halo tries to stall but Small uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Halo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Small avoids it. Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Halo controls his hands.
Halo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Halo stalling the fight.
#T2# Halo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Halo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Small has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC# Halo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small misses with an uppercut. Small works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Small uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halo. Small throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Some bone on bone action there as Halo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Small checks a leg kick nicely. Halo loads up on a big right hand but Small slips the punch. Small lands the left hand. Small misses with a low kick. Halo wants to clinch. Small thuds a left hand into Halo's body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small 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! And we move into the final round!#R3# Small moves out of range of the strikes. Halo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily. Halo looks to land a combination but Small avoids it well. Small swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halo slips a jab from Small. Halo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small. Halo connects with a solid leg kick. Small throws out a leg kick but Halo moves out of range and Small only half commits. Small slips a jab from Halo. Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Halo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Halo throws a hook but Small blocks it. Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
Halo scores with a sloppy right hand. Small should have avoided that one. Halo misses with an uppercut
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Halo connects with the punch. Halo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Small doesn't seem bothered though. Crown Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Small digs a good hook to Halo's body.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Halo scores with a nice right hand.
Small with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Small will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Halo is looking to land body kicks. Small throws a front kick aimed at Halo's knee but Halo avoids it well. Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A swing and a miss from Halo. Halo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Small swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Halo throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Small counters with a nice uppercut. Halo with a nice calf kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Small with the inside leg kick. Halo scores with a jab to the head.
#T2# Small misses with a leg kick. #CL# Halo clinches. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Small working some nice short punches in the clinch. Halo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Small avoids it.#BC# Halo breaks the clinch.
Small is looking to slow Halo down with leg kicks. Small uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Halo throws a leg kick but Small checks it. Halo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Halo swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Small on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Halo thumps Small with a low kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#Halo is rocked! Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small. Oh Halo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Halo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Halo seems to have got his legs back now. Small misses with a low 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 Crown Halo. I think Halo 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight as a draw! Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight as a draw! Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Crown Halo!
The fight ends as a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2021 |
#R1# Oki moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD2# Oki lands a left and a right that send Small crashing to the mat, dazed. Oki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Small is rocked! Oki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Small. Oh Small is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Small moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Oki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Small avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oki. Small does a little dance to reset his feet. Small seems to have got his legs back now. Oki lands with a straight right. Small didn't see that one coming. Nice jab there from Small. Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oki misses with a wild body shot. Oki looks to land a combination but Small avoids it well. Oki throws a head kick that misses. Oki misses with a series of wild punches.
Small 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. Oki swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Small. Small blocks a leg kick. Nice uppercut there from Oki. Oki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nice jab there from Small. Small moves out of range of the strikes. A solid leg kick lands there for Oki.
#T1# Oki throws out a loose jab but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Oki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Oki misses with a hook
and Small counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Oki throws a jab but it's blocked by Small. A bone on bone clash there as Small blocks the leg kick.
Oki misses with a wild combination.
Oki misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely. The fighters circling - Oki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Oki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Oki tries to bum rush Small with a series of wild strikes but Small uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Oki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Small lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Hakeem Oki has been cut. Oki misses with a looping right. Small lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Small swings away with a leg kick that misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Oki avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Small tried to counter with a leg kick but Oki avoided it.#T2# Small moves out of range of the strikes. Small fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oki just manages to avoid it. Small digs a good body shot into Oki's ribs. Small avoids a kick to the body.
Small looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Small misses with a low kick. Small lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Jab by Oki. Small punishes Oki's body with a nice straight punch. Small jabs Oki right on the nose. Oki blinks but takes it well. Small cracks a nice hook into Oki's ribs. Oki looks winded! Oki throws a jab when Small was well out of range. A big left from Oki misses. Small lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Oki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Small is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Small scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oki in his tracks. Small misses with a body shot.
A jab from Small does it's job there. Small scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Small doesn't manage to clinch there - Oki circles away.
Oki cracks a nice hook into Small's ribs. Oki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3# Oki throws a low kick but Small moves out of range easily. Small is looking for a counter combo. The fighters circle momentarily. Oki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Oki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Small checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Oki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Small checks it well. Small throws a leg kick that misses. Small is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oki. Small is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Small fails in his attempt to clinch. Oki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oki misses the shot to the body. Small tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oki is able to avoid easily. Small throws a quick inside leg kick. Small misses with a body shot.
Oki misses with a few strikes there.
Oki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Small fails in his attempt to clinch. Oki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small digs a good body shot into Oki's ribs. Oki throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4# A head kick misses from Oki. Small looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small lands with a nice body punch. Oki throws a leg kick and Small cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL# Small drives through and clinches with Oki against the cage.
Small working aggressively here.
Small prevents a body shot from Oki. Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Oki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Small lands with a short shot to the head. Oki misses with a body punch.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
Oki tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Oki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Small lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oki backwards. Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Small throws a head punch that misses. Oki misses with the head strike.
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 Uriah Small will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki'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.#R2# A low kick lands for Small.
Oki throws a sloppy head kick and Small connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Small misses with a looping left. Small fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oki. Oki throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily. Oki blocks a leg kick. Oki scores with a jab. Small acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hakeem Oki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Small looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oki. Oki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Oki backs away, Small returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Oki throws a right and a left that Small avoids nicely. Small takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Oki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away. Small appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Oki misses with a low kick. Small connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely 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! Small fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oki. Oki throws a body kick that misses and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Oki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Oki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1# Oki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Small can pounce on him.
Small misses with a body shot.
Small scores with a nice right hand.
Small connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oki momentarily.
Oki wants to land a leg kick but Small is out of range. Oki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Small can pounce on him.
Small is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Oki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Small lands a nice looking body shot.
Oki swinging wildly here.
Small throws a solid leg kick but Oki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Small. Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oki throws out a counter right but Small avoids it with no problem. Oki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Small throws a quick inside leg kick. Oki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Small swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2# Oki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
You can see that Oki has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Small throws a body shot but no joy. Oki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oki scores with a hook. Oki misses with an uppercut
and Small counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oki's knee momentarily. Oki is breathing heavily. Oki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it. It looked like Small was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oki. Small with a nice cross. Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Oki looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. Oki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Small fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Oki with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Oki does a little dance to reset his feet. Jab, jab by Oki - just one landing. Oki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Oki. Small staying out of range there. Oki throws an off balance right hand
and Small counters with a stiff right hand. Small throws a nice outside leg kick. Small throws a leg kick which misses Oki's front leg but catches the back leg as Oki tries to avoid it. #T3# Some bone on bone action there as Oki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Small lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Oki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Oki looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely. Small lands with a good body shot. A jab from Oki misses. Oki misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Small. Good leg kick by Small. Oki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Oki throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily. Oki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Small is looking to slow Oki down with leg kicks. Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oki.
Small tries to score with a low kick but Oki moves his leg out of the way. Oki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Oki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action! Oki throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4# A chopping leg kick lands by Small. Oki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oki looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range. Oki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oki scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Small gets in close and instigates a clinch. Oki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Oki misses with a short punch on the inside. Small misses with some punches.
Oki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards. Oki tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing Oki back against the cage. Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Oki tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small blocking some punches.
Small works on Oki's body with a couple of short punches. A right hand to the body from Small.
Small throws a head punch 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 Uriah Small will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki'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##CL# Small closes the distance and clinches. Small can't find room to land a body shot as Oki controls the action.
Uriah Small has scored more points in the clinch so far. Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Small lands with a short shot to the head. Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small gets through Oki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Small scores with a nice short uppercut. Oki blocking some punches.
Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki cracks Small with a nice body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Small.
Small blocks a body shot from Oki. A right hand to the body from Small.
Oki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Oki misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Oki is looking to break free of the clinch but Small has double underhooks. Small lands with a light punch inside. Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Oki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Small backwards. Oki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Small or not. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Oki tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Oki blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki. Small keeps control of Oki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Oki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Hakeem Oki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A quick uppercut on the inside from Small. Small blocking some punches.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki. Small lands with a short shot to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small lands a body punch in the clinch. Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Oki on the inside. Small scores with a shot to the side of Oki's head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Small creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Oki wants to get back to striking at distance but Small won't allow it.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Small lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3# Small lands a left hand.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Oki.
Oki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small working aggressively here.
Uriah Small is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Oki has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Oki fails to land. Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. A nice left hand lands by Oki.
Oki scores with a hook to the body.#T4# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oki. Oki throws a head punch that misses. Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Small blocks a body shot from Oki. Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Oki fails to land. Small tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Uriah Small. Well Small 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Small! After winning the bout, Uriah Small 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:
PANDA 77
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1# Small with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Arteta does it's job there. Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arteta manages to avoid it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Small checks a leg kick. #CL2# Small closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. We've been hearing reports that Arteta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Arteta is leaning against Small and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arteta or not. Still in the clinch, Small scores with a nice short uppercut. Arteta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Arteta throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. Arteta blocks an uppercut.
Arteta digs a right hand underneath Small's ribcage. Small let out a lung full of air as it connected. Small has a couple of punches blocked by Arteta.
Arteta pushes Small back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Small lands a right hand. Arteta tries to circle away but Small has him pinned against the cage. Small has a couple of punches blocked by Arteta.
#BC# Arteta breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arteta tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1# Small misses with a body shot.
Small connects with an inside leg kick. Small throws a nice inside leg kick. Arteta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arteta just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Arteta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB# Arteta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Small defends it well. Arteta is just content to waste time from the top position. Small takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Arteta looking to sit in guard and control but Small gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Arteta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Small can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB# Arteta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Small passes into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arteta is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Small wants to stand but Arteta is controlling his arm. Arteta is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Arteta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Arteta is looking for a sweep.#T3# Arteta struggling a bit here. Arteta is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Arteta manages to get back to half guard. Arteta wants to control but Small is keeping busy and won't allow it. The fighters are battling for position here. Arteta manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Arteta wants to sweep here but Small controlling him for the moment. Arteta working a defensive guard but Small manages to pass into side control anyway.
Arteta is looking for a sweep. Arteta manages to get back to half guard. Arteta wants to improve his position but Small is controlling well.
Arteta works his way to full guard. Good work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uriah Small will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Arteta blocks a jab. Arteta lands a jab to the head.
Arteta misses with an uppercut
and Small counters with an outside leg kick.
Arteta throws a body shot but no joy. Arteta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arteta, as that shot connected.
Small lands a jab-cross combination. Arteta tries to score with a low kick but Small moves his leg out of the way. Small looks to throw the jab but Arteta is out of range. Small takes a body punch but keeps moving. Arteta slips under a jab. Arteta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arteta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Arteta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB# Arteta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Small has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arteta but great work by Small. Arteta is looking to regain half guard here but Small keeps moving and retains side control. Arteta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1# Arteta trying to control here.
Uriah Small has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Arteta looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Arteta trying to control from the bottom.
Arteta tries to roll over but Small keeps him under control.#SUB# Arteta with the active half guard here but Small passes nicely into side control. Arteta struggling a bit here.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2# Small decides to stand up, so the ref orders Arteta to his feet. A leg kick checked by Small. Arteta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Small moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Small slips a straight right by Arteta. Arteta throws a series of punches but Small avoids them all with ease. Arteta throws a leg kick but Small moved away. The fight stays on the outside here - Small looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Arteta throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab. Nice jab there from Arteta. #T3# Small drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Small tries to clinch but Arteta is having none of it. Arteta is looking to counter punch. Arteta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Small stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Arteta takes a body punch but keeps moving. Arteta takes a body punch but keeps moving. Small misses with a straight left. Small is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arteta. Arteta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away. Arteta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arteta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small. Small is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Small throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arteta. It seemed like Small was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Mikel Arteta is winning the standup battle so far. Arteta throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and moves out of range. Arteta checks a leg kick nicely. Arteta connects with an inside leg kick. Mikel Arteta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Small is looking to slow Arteta down with leg kicks. Arteta misses with a low kick.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A swing and a miss from Arteta. Arteta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Arteta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Small checks a leg kick. Arteta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Nice shot by Small.#TD# Arteta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Small tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arteta is in Small's guard. Arteta pushing down on Small's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Small is looking to escape. Arteta wants to pass to mount but Small is defending the position. Arteta is working hard here to advance position. Small keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. 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 Mikel Arteta 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. This is the final round!#R3# Small tries to clinch but Arteta moves out of range. Arteta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. It seemed like Small was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Small with the inside leg kick. Arteta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Arteta looks to land a combination but Small avoids it well. Small avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Small feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Artetas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Arteta throws a poor cross that misses
and Small counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Small digs a good hook to Arteta's body.
Small scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arteta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small. Arteta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small. Small slips under a jab. Small looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Small displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arteta. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Arteta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1# Arteta scores with a jab to the jaw. Small throws the left hand but Arteta avoids the punch easily. Arteta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Arteta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2# Small moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Small as Arteta tries to tie him up. Small lands a left hand.
Small lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD# Arteta has clasped his hands together around Small's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB# Arteta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Arteta trying to control the action but Small is working from the bottom. #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!#SUB# Arteta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Small knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Arteta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Small is being controlled here. #T3# Small is not content to let Arteta control the position. #SUB# Arteta is working to tighten his grip on Small's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Small has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Arteta is really squeezing tight and eventually Small passes out! Arteta breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mikel Arteta! Mikel Arteta 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:
PANDA 63
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1# Small throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rees Mogg counters with a stiff right hand. Small uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rees Mogg. Rees Mogg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small. Small lands a leg kick that knocks Rees Mogg off balance momentarily. Small uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rees Mogg has time to react. Rees Mogg misses with a right hand enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab. We've been informed that Rees Mogg 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. Small lands a leg kick that knocks Rees Mogg off balance momentarily. Small is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Small dodges the punch combination from Rees Mogg.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rees Mogg. Small misses with a leg kick and Rees Mogg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rees Mogg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Small connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rees Mogg scrambles back to his feet. Small falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rees Mogg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Rees Mogg checks a leg kick. Rees Mogg moves out of range as Small strikes. Rees Mogg swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Rees Mogg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. That kick from Small tenderised Rees Mogg's leg. Rees Mogg is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Rees Mogg has knocked Small down with a huge combo! Rees Mogg steps away and waves a wobbly Small back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Small is rocked! Small connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely 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! Rees Mogg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Small throws a front kick aimed at Rees Mogg's knee but Rees Mogg avoids it well. Small connects with a body shot that sends Rees Mogg's belly button to the back. Small tried to score with a low kick but Rees Mogg checks it. Rees Mogg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Rees Mogg is just out of range. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Good work by Rees Mogg as he checks the leg kick. Rees Mogg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Small ducks under a wild hook from Rees Mogg. Rees Mogg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rees Mogg lands the left hand. Rees Mogg thows a left - swing and a miss! Small scores with a jab. Rees Mogg acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Small misses with a left hand and Rees Mogg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rees Mogg punishes Small's body with a nice straight punch. Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg blocks a leg kick. Rees Mogg loads up on a big right hand but Small slips the punch.#CL2# Rees Mogg gets a clinch. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small takes a shot to the head. #T3# Rees Mogg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rees Mogg prevents a body shot from Small. A short right from Small on the inside. Rees Mogg is working Small over against the cage. Rees Mogg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Small lands a nice uppercut. Rees Mogg working aggressively here.
Rees Mogg misses with the head strike.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Rees Mogg.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. A short right from Rees Mogg. Small throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Rees Mogg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4# Rees Mogg cracks Small with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Rees Mogg's corner calls for a 1-2. Rees Mogg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves 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! Small uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Rees Mogg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small. Small throws a quick inside leg kick. Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rees Mogg wants to clinch up but Small keeps it at a distance. A slow jab from Rees Mogg misses its intended target. Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rees Mogg moves away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rees Mogg! But no joy. Rees Mogg throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD# and Small counters with a crisp one two that drops Rees Mogg! Small thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rees Mogg to his feet! Rees Mogg is in big trouble!#ROC#Rees Mogg is rocked! Small is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rees Mogg is still on wobbly legs! Can Small finish him? The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target. Rees Mogg now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Rees Mogg seems to have recovered his senses. Rees Mogg moves out of range of the leg kick from Small. Rees Mogg looks like he wants to counter punch here. Rees Mogg throws out a loose jab but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small is looking to counter punch. Small keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rees Mogg. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Rees Mogg dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Rees Mogg throws a series of punches but Small avoids them all with ease. Nice shot lands for Rees Mogg. Small with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rees Mogg to score with a decent uppercut. Rees Mogg has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Small scores with a leg kick.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Small pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rees Mogg is out of range and Small settles back down. Small throws a lazy uppercut
and Rees Mogg counters with a stiff right hand. Nice uppercut there from Small. A swing and a miss from Rees Mogg. Small misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good work by Rees Mogg as he checks the leg kick. Rees Mogg throws out a counter right but Small avoids it with no problem. Small doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Rees Mogg cracks Small with a good jab. Jacob Rees Mogg seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rees Mogg throws a hook but Small avoids it easily. Rees Mogg misses with a right hand and Small counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1# Rees Mogg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Small. Small scores with a jab to the head.
Rees Mogg misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming. Small was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Small throws a low kick, looking for Rees Mogg's leg but Rees Mogg calmly moves out of range. Small tries to score with a low kick but Rees Mogg moves his leg out of the way. Rees Mogg looks like he wants to counter punch here. Rees Mogg checks a low kick from Small. A swing and a miss from Small. Small keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rees Mogg. Small lands with an uppercut that bounces Rees Mogg off the cage and back into range. Rees Mogg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Small throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Small with the inside leg kick. Small scores with a nice head shot. Small lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2# Rees Mogg darts in and out, connecting with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Small lands with a hook. Rees Mogg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Rees Mogg lands a nice looking body shot.
Rees Mogg lands a lovely overhand right. Small throws a leg kick which misses Rees Mogg's front leg but catches the back leg as Rees Mogg tries to avoid it. Small pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rees Mogg is out of range and Small settles back down. Small misses with a looping right. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rees Mogg! But no joy. Small ducks under a wild hook from Rees Mogg. Rees Mogg connects with a looping right hand.
Rees Mogg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away. Small digs a good body shot into Rees Mogg's ribs. Small throws a chopping leg kick but Rees Mogg manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Small scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Small ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Rees Mogg 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. Rees Mogg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Small looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3# A big right from Rees Mogg misses. Rees Mogg missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It looked like Small wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Small misses the shot to the body. Rees Mogg looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range. Small throws a body shot but no joy. Rees Mogg scores with a nice right hand.
Small looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Small uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rees Mogg. Rees Mogg throws a hook but Small blocks it. Rees Mogg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rees Mogg there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Rees Mogg has knocked Small down with a huge combo! Rees Mogg steps away and waves a wobbly Small back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Oh Small is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rees Mogg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small scores with a body shot.
Rees Mogg lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Small falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacob Rees Mogg! Jacob Rees Mogg looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Churchill would be delighted.'. |
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Event:
PANDA 49
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Small throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Gamzatov is looking to clinch but Small is avoiding it.
Gamzatov fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Gamzatov looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range. Gamzatov shoots in but no luck this time. Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Small tries to bum rush Gamzatov with a series of wild strikes but Gamzatov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Small feints and then cracks Gamzatov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gamzatov down. A low kick from Small is predictable there #TD# and Gamzatov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gamzatov. Small can't keep his opponent in guard - Gamzatov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Small tries to kick Gamzatov off but Gamzatov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Small looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1##SUB# Gamzatov is working for a kimura but Small is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Gamzatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gamzatov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Small! #SUB# Gamzatov goes for an armbar but Small turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Small. Gamzatov is pulling down on Small's head to control his posture. #T2# Gamzatov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Small manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Gamzatov wants to pass the guard but Small is keeping the position. Small wants to stand but Gamzatov is controlling the position. Gamzatov throws an elbow that misses. Small uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gamzatov's guard. Nice move by Small!#REVB##T3# Small wants to get up but he can't break Gamzatov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Small won't allow Gamzatov to sweep him here. Gamzatov has control of Small's left arm, preventing Small from doing any damage. #SUB# Gamzatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Small is fighting to break Gamzatov's control of his arms but Gamzatov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#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. Gamzatov has a closed guard, preventing Small from standing up. Gamzatov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Small puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Gamzatov is trying to stand back up but Small is controlling him
Gamzatov is trying to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! 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 Gamzat Gamzatov will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Small is looking to slow Gamzatov down with leg kicks. Small throws out a leg kick but Gamzatov moves out of range and Small only half commits. Gamzatov shoots in and drives through. Small sprawls well. Gamzatov shoots in but Small avoids the takedown attempt easily. The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2# Small gets a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD# Small is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gamzatov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Small to the mat. Small regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Small manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gamzatovs head. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Gamzatov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gamzatov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Small pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1# Gamzatov ducks under a wild hook from Small. Small throws a jab when Gamzatov was well out of range. Gamzatov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Small works Gamzatov's body with a nice hook. Uriah Small is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A low kick lands for Small.
Small swings for the body but Gamzatov moves out of range.
Small lands a nice hook to Gamzatov's body. Gamzatov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Small punishes Gamzatov's body with a nice straight punch. Small missing with a left hand there. Gamzatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gamzatov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Small's waist but Small gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gamzatov off to one side. Good shot there by Small. Gamzatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Gamzatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2# Small connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gamzatov's hands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A punch lands to the side of Gamzatov 's head but he takes it in his stride. Small lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#Gamzatov is rocked! Gamzatov avoids the body shot from Small.
Gamzatov tries to counter with a takedown but Small is quick to defend against it. Small darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Oh Gamzatov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Small lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gamzatov seems to have got his legs back now. Gamzatov fails to land the takedown. Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2# Small has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3# Small digs a right hand underneath Gamzatov's ribcage. Gamzatov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gamzatov has Small pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Small manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Gamzatov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Small pulls his leg out and moves away.
#KD2# Small feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gamzatov sprawling to the canvas! Gamzatov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Small finish him?!
#TD# Small gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gamzatov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2# Small is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. 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! Small stops a takedown attempt from Gamzatov.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
Small is pressed up against the cage. Gamzatov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Small down to the mat. Small avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gamzatov moves away.#T4# Gamzatov slips under a jab from Small. A jab from Small does it's job there. Small fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Small comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Small connects with an inside leg kick. Gamzatov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Small fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gamzatov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gamzatov ducks under a wild hook from Small. Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Gamzatov. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small looks to throw the jab but Gamzatov is out of range. Small turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Small fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gamzatov. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Small throws a jab when Gamzatov was well out of range. Small misses with an uppercut. Small misses with a body shot.
Gamzatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Gamzatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Small throws out the jab. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gamzatov is defended easily by Small. Gamzatov has his takedown stuffed and Small counters with a lovely shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gamzatov blocks a jab. Gamzat Gamzatov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Small fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gamzatov, pushing him back against the cage. Gamzatov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Small pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Gamzatov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Small gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Gamzatov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Small misses with some punches.
Small stops a takedown attempt from Gamzatov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gamzatov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Small pulls him back up using the underhooks. Small lands a body punch. Small lands with a light punch inside. Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gamzatov goes for a takedown attempt but Small pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big right from Small misses. Gamzatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Nice jab there from Small. Uriah Small seems to be getting the better of the standup. Small fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gamzatov takes one on the button. Small fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gamzatov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gamzatov 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. Small swinging wildly here.
Gamzatov attempts a counter takedown but Small avoids it well and moves away.#T2# Small lands with a cross. Gamzatov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Some wild striking there from Small.
#CL2# Small takes the fight into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. A quick uppercut on the inside from Small. Gamzatov looking for a takedown. Small lands a right hand. A short right hand to the side of the head by Small.#T3# Small lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gamzatov to his knees! Small keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small! During a confident post fight interview, Uriah Small thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PANDA 40
Date: Nov 02, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Small misses with a hook. Ignacio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignacio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Small throws a body shot but no joy. Small throws a leg kick and Ignacio counters with a stiff right hand. Ignacio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Ace Giannis Ignacio has been cut. Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ignacio's head. Small buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Small misses and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Small misses 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! Ignacio misses with a hook. Small was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Small lands a jab to Ignacio's midsection. Small connects with a leg kick. Ignacio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Small moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Small lands a slapping body shot.
Small is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ignacio rather than just go for the knockout.#T1# Small with the inside leg kick. Ignacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away. Small attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Small uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Ignacio scores with a hook to the body. Small takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A jab from Small finds it's way through Ignacio's defenses. Small misses with an uppercut
and Ignacio counters with a one-two to the body. Small wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL# Ignacio takes the fight into the clinch. Ignacio throws a head punch that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Small scores with a nice hook to the head. Small misses with the head strike.
Ignacio misses with a punch on the inside.
Small tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# Small lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignacio. Nice body punch from Small. Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A battle for position here, against the cage. Ignacio lands a body punch. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Small keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ignacio's efforts to push away. Ignacio lands with a right to the head. Ignacio is trying to maintain a safe position but Small gets an underhook and turns Ignacio into the cage. Ignacio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Small scores with a shoulder strike. Small tries to work over Ignacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Small blocking some punches.
#T3# Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Ignacio blocks an uppercut.
Ignacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Ignacio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignacio uses good head movement to avoid it. Small working aggressively here.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignacio. Small can't find room to land a body shot as Ignacio controls the action.
Ignacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignacio misses with a hook from the clinch. Small tries to throw a body punch but Ignacio avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage. Ignacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Small lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ignacio backwards. Small throws a head punch that misses. Small lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4# Small lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Ignacio is rocked! Small lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ignacio to his knees! Small keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small! After winning the bout, Uriah Small thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, Ace Giannis Ignacio stepped up to the mic, saying 'Still im the peoples Champ.'. |
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Event:
PANDA 28
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Asmundsen throws a lazy right hand but Small sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Small throws a low kick but Asmundsen avoids it. Asmundsen tries to counter by clinching up but Small breaks away and moves out of range. Small moves forwards but Asmundsen connects with a nice, crisp jab. Asmundsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Small lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asmundsen's sensitive parts. Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot. Nice defenses there by Asmundsen. Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Asmundsen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Small missing with a left hand there. Asmundsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Asmundsen throws a jab when Small was well out of range. Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Asmundsen misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Asmundsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Small's head. Asmundsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut. Small lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1# Small wants to land a leg kick but Asmundsen is out of range. Small misses with a looping left. Asmundsen connects with a body shot. Small has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Small there as he acknowledges the shot. Asmundsen blocks a low kick nicely. Small throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asmundsen. Asmundsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Small has time to react. Small moves away from the strike by Asmundsen. Small tries a quick counter leg kick but Asmundsen is wise to it. Asmundsen throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot. Small lands a jab. Small is looking to clinch but Asmundsen is avoiding it.
Small throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Asmundsen throws a series of strikes that have Small backpedaling.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asmundsen manages to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Asmundsen throws a nice looking combination but Small bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown but Small shows good takedown defense. #T2# Asmundsen checks a leg kick. Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but Small avoids it well and moves away. An inside leg kick from Small misses. Asmundsen takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses. Asmundsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Asmundsen misses with a kick to the body.
Small throws a low kick but Asmundsen moves out of range easily. Small scores with a jab to the body. Asmundsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Small doesn't seem bothered though. Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Asmundsen lands a head shot.#CL# Asmundsen gets a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Small misses with the head strike.
Asmundsen lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land. Asmundsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3# Small lands a nice shot to the body. Small blocking some punches.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen. Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen. Small takes a shot to the head. Asmundsen throws a head punch that misses. Asmundsen scores with a nice hook to the head. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Small misses with the head strike.
Asmundsen blocking some punches.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from Small. Asmundsen has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Asmundsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asmundsen working aggressively here.
#T4# Asmundsen has Small pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Asmundsen.
Small lands with a right to the head. Small tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
A short right from Small. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Asmundsen lands a body punch. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Small blocks a body shot from Asmundsen. Asmundsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. Asmundsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen'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# Asmundsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asmundsen throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily. Small is looking to chop away at Asmundsen's legs. As Small tries to get set, Asmundsen tries to push him back and clinch up but Small manages to avoid the attempt. Asmundsen pushes Small away with a front kick. Asmundsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asmundsen throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot. Small was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Small buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Small moves out of range as Asmundsen strikes. A low kick from Small misses #TD# and Asmundsen counters with a single leg into guard. Small didn't expect that. Asmundsen trying to control but Small is working from the bottom. Asmundsen is standing up over Small. Small looks to escape but Asmundsen dives into side control.
#SUB# Asmundsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1# Asmundsen takes a little break here. Small wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB# Asmundsen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Small is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Asmundsen yanks on the arm and Small is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Asmundsen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trond Asmundsen! |
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Event:
PANDA 17
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Small scoring well with a low kick there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sparr 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. Small uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sparr. Sparr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sparr throws a series of punches but Small avoids them all with ease. Sparr dives in for a single leg takedown but Small sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Small gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sparr. Small cracks Sparr with a good jab. Sparr clobbers Small with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Small throws a series of punches but Sparr moves out of range. Small lands with a straight right. Sparr didn't see that one coming. A jab from Small does it's job there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Small tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sparr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sparr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Small fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Small jabs Sparr to the body, keeping him at a distance. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sparr. Small defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sparr. Sparr throws a lazy uppercut
and Small counters with a lovely shot to the body. Small swings for the body but Sparr moves out of range.
#T1# Sparr tries for a takedown but Small circles away easily and Small counters with a slapping leg kick. Uriah Small has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Sparr. Sparr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Sparr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sparr jumps guard but Small stands there with Sparr around his waist. Sparr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Small is leaning against Sparr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Sparr tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Small. A nice right hand lands inside from Small. Sparr takes a shot to the head. #TD2# Sparr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2# Sparr looking for a guillotine here but Small defends easily.
#SUB2# Sparr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Small escapes and throws Sparr's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sparr throws a couple of elbows from the bottom.
Small working away. Small tries to stand but Sparr is controlling his head. Sparr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Sparr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SU# Small gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3# Jab, jab by Small - just one landing. Donk. Small catches Sparr right on the button with a cross. Good leg kick by Small. A nice inside leg kick there by Small. That's going to slow Sparr down. Sparr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sparr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Small's head. Sparr throws a series of punches but Small avoids them all with ease. Small throws a big shot that misses. Small slips a straight right by Sparr. Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Small cracks Sparr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Sparr throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range. 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! Small with a nice calf kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Small.
Small digs a good hook to Sparr's body.
#T4# Small blocks a low kick nicely. Sparr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Small. Small doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparr circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Small as he connects with a hook.#TD2# Sparr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sparr has knee on belly and moves into mount. Sparr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Small because Sparr loaded up on that one. Sparr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Sparr won't let Small get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Sparr unloads with some shots from mount but Small bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Sparr tries to land a body kick and Sparr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Small moves out of range as Sparr throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Sparr. A slapping leg kick lands for Small.
Sparr swings widly with a right hand
and Small counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sparr thinking. Sparr throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Small swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sparr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Small. Small obviously looking to wear him down.
Sparr throws a nice looking combination but Small bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A slow jab from Small misses its intended target. A leg kick checked by Sparr. Small connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sparr's hands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small misses the jab. Sparr throws a leg kick and Small counters with a nice uppercut. Sparr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Small closes the distance and pushes Sparr back into the cage. Small blocks an uppercut.
Sparr misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Sparr misses with a punch on the inside.
Sparr has had enough of the clinch but Small keeps him there for the moment. Small lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sparr backwards. Sparr throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. A shot in the inside from Small. Sparr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Small just stands there and leans against the cage. Small blocks an uppercut.
Sparr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Small gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Small lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Small lands a body shot. Small scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sparr wants to get back to striking at distance but Small won't allow it.
Sparr fails to pull guard.
Uriah Small has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Sparr. Sparr is breathing heavily. Small works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Small lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sparr. Small lands a left hand.
#T2# A hook to the body from Small.
Small scores with a nice hook to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Small working some nice short punches in the clinch. Small lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sparr backwards. #ROC#Sparr is rocked! Small lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sparr backwards. Sparr is still on wobbly legs! Can Small finish him? Small pushes Sparr against the cage. Small is working some dirty boxing. Small pushes off with a quick right hook! Sparr goes down! Sparr tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Small moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small! During a confident post fight interview, Uriah Small thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PANDA 8
Date: Aug 04, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Small connects with a leg kick. Small tries to clinch but Head is having none of it. Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Small takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses. An attempted straight right counter from Head misses the target. Small blocks a jab. Small looks to clinch letting Head counter with a right hand. Head checks a low kick from Small. Head was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Good shot there by Small. Small scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Small throws a leg kick which misses Head's front leg but catches the back leg as Head tries to avoid it. Small misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab. Head misses with a looping left. Small scores with a jab to the jaw. Head closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Head chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Small can pounce on him.
Small throws an off balance right hand
and Head counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Small falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD# and Head counters with a nice right hand that sends Small toppling to the canvas! Small scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Head finish him?!#ROC#Small is rocked!#T1# Head throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily. Small feints and then cracks Head's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Head down. A chopping leg kick lands by Small. Head digs a good body shot into Small's ribs. Small takes one to the side of the head.
Small connects with an inside leg kick. Small looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Small fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Head. Head tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Small blocks a jab. Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Small misses with a body shot.
Head lands a jab to Small's midsection.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Head steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small. Decent striking displayed by Small there. Head digs a good body shot into Small's ribs. Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Small counters with a straight right hand. Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away. Small feints a counter leg kick. A big right from Small misses. A little feinted left hand from Head on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Head misses the target. Head cracks Small with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Small looks to clinch enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab. Small stuns Head with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD# Head drops Small with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Small looks back up at him and smiles so Head waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Small is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him? Small throws a low kick but Head avoids it. Small seems to have recovered his senses. Small misses with an uppercut
#KD# and Head counters with a nice right hand that sends Small toppling to the canvas! Small scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Head finish him?!#T3# A swing and a miss from Head. Head scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nice uppercut there from Small. Head misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming. Head uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small. Small is looking to chop away at Head's legs. Head is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Small. That's going to slow Head down. Small needs to keep his hands up - Head had a free shot at his head there. Head misses with a straight right. Small misses with a low kick. Small throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Head is looking to counter punch. Head throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Head bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Small's head backwards.#T4# A nice inside leg kick there by Small. That's going to slow Head down. Small connects with a body shot that sends Head's belly button to the back. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Small throws a leg kick but Head sees it coming and moves out of range. Small walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Head checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Head throws a big counter combination but Small scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Head takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD# Head cracks Small with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Head has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Small to stand back up! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Small. Small lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Small throws a poor cross that misses
and Head scores with a counter punch that sends Small to the canvas! Head smells blood - he's punishing Small with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Small has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crack Head! Crack Head made sure to mention his sponsor, Groove Gear in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
PANDA 3
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Small lands a jab. Yakov connects with an inside leg kick. A decent looking body kick lands there for Yakov. Yakov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Yakov. #KD2# Small lands a left and a right that send Yakov crashing to the mat, dazed. Small thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Yakov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kazimir Yakov has been cut. Kazimir Yakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Small moves away from the strike by Yakov. Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakov.
Small appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Small connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Yakov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A countering left hand to the body from Small misses. A nice leg kick from Small, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2# Small instigates a clinch. Yakov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Small misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Yakov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards. Small takes a shot to the head. #BC# Yakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Small takes a swing at Yakov's ribcage but misses. #T1# Yakov takes one on the button. Small walks into a left hand. Small tries to land a leg kick but Yakov saw it coming and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yakov. That's going to slow Small down. Small wants to clinch up but Yakov keeps it at a distance. Yakov defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand. Small lands a nice shot that snaps Yakov's head back.
Small throws a leg kick and Yakov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yakov misses with a body kick. Yakov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Small can pounce on him.
Small lands a nice shot to the body.
Small cracks Yakov with an open hand 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! Small blocks a low kick nicely. Small lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Small attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Yakov swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Yakov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Yakov throws a push kick but Small slaps the foot to one side. #T2# Yakov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Yakov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Small misses with a series of wild punches.
Yakov misses with a body kick. Small takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yakov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Small with the inside leg kick. Small throws out a loose jab but Yakov uses good head movement to avoid it. Small tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Small stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yakov. Yakov scores with a nice right hand.
Yakov thows a body kick. Small tries to catch it but that hurt him. Small gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yakov scores with a shot to the body.
Yakov feints and then cracks Small's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Small down. Yakov jabs at Small's body. Small looks winded! Yakov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3# Nice body kick from Yakov. Yakov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Yakov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Small misses with an uppercut
and Yakov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#KD# Yakov drops Small with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Small looks back up at him and smiles so Yakov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Yakov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Small tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Yakov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Small takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakov. Small does a little dance to reset his feet. Small throws a hook but Yakov blocks it.#KD# Yakov lands a big uppercut and Small crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Small looks OK. Yakov waves Small back to his feet!#ROC#Small is rocked! Small blocks a leg kick. Small is still on wobbly legs! Can Yakov finish him? Good leg kick by Yakov. Small seems to have recovered his senses. Small throws a body shot but no joy. And Yakov counters with a quick kick to the body but Small blocks it. Small's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2# Small clinches. Yakov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Small backwards. #T4# Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Yakov lands a nice uppercut. You can see that Small has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Stalling in the clinch from Yakov.
Yakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Yakov controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee calls for Yakov to work.
Yakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Yakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Small connects with an inside leg kick. Yakov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A punch combination from Yakov misses. Yakov thows a leg kick but Small checks it and Small counters with a straight right hand. Yakov throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and moves out of range. Small buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazimir Yakov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kazimir Yakov'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# Small walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Small takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yakov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kazimir Yakov is winning the standup battle so far. Yakov ducks under a wild hook from Small. Small scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Yakov moves forwards but Small connects with a nice, crisp jab. Small misses the shot to the body. Yakov throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and moves out of range. Small throws out a counter right but Yakov avoids it with no problem. We've been told by Yakov's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Small throws a looping overhand right but Yakov ducks down to avoid it. Small on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD# Yakov cracks Small with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Small looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Yakov finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Small tries a low kick but Yakov avoids it. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Small crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yakov - the referee stops the clock and Small gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yakov. Small manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Yakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Small. Yakov throws a nice outside leg kick. #KD# Yakov drops Small with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Small looks back up at him and smiles so Yakov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T1##CL2# Small closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Still in the clinch, Yakov scores with a nice short uppercut. Small blocks a body shot from Yakov. Yakov has had enough of the clinch but Small keeps him there for the moment. Yakov misses with a body punch.
Yakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small presses Yakov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Yakov can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Yakov is trying to break free. Small blocking some punches.
Yakov is working Small over against the cage. Small lands with a short shot to the head. Yakov pushes Small back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Yakov blocking some punches.
#BC# Yakov manages to break the clinch.
Small wants to clinch.#T2# Small moves in looking to clinch but Yakov pushes him off. Small takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yakov connects with a leg kick. Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Yakov takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yakov throws a body punch but Small moves out of range. #CL2# Small takes the fight into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Yakov stalling in the clinch but Small improves position. Yakov misses with the head strike.
Yakov misses with a short punch on the inside. Yakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yakov is trying to break free. Yakov misses with a short punch on the inside. Small takes a shot to the head. #T3# Yakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakov uses good head movement to avoid it. Yakov misses with a punch to the body.
Yakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Yakov.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Yakov wants to break free but Small has control.
Yakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Yakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Small wants to land a leg kick but Yakov is out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Yakov. Yakov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Small crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yakov - the referee stops the clock and Small gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yakov. Small manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Small tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. As Small backs away, Yakov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Small doesn't manage to clinch there - Yakov circles away.
#T4# Yakov scores with a kick to the midsection. Yakov tries a head kick but it misses.
Yakov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Small takes a step back to recover. Yakov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Yakov misses with a body shot.
Yakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around? Small jabbing away but nothing is landing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! That kick from Small tenderised Yakov's leg. Yakov is trying to keep his angry face on. Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Small has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yakov. Small is breathing heavily. Yakov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Small throws a jab when Yakov was well out of range. Yakov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yakov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Small cracks Yakov 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. Yakov is looking to slow Small down with leg kicks. Yakov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A countering left hand to the body from Small misses. Small keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yakov throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazimir Yakov dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Kazimir Yakov's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Yakov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakov. Small does a little dance to reset his feet. Small has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yakov. Small takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. A nice inside leg kick there by Yakov. That's going to slow Small down. Small thuds his right hand into Yakov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A combination from Yakov does no damage. Small lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Yakov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Small on the side of the head. Nice shot by Small. Yakov connects with a body shot that sends Small's belly button to the back. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An inside leg kick lands from Yakov. Yakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Yakov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Yakov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Small's head. Yakov scores with a sloppy right hand. Small should have avoided that one. Yakov throws out a powerful jab.#T1# Small fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Yakov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Small stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. and Yakov counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Small! He's just covering up as Yakov starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazimir Yakov! |
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Event:
RAVEN I
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bilous misses with a series of wild punches.
Bilous tries to bum rush Small with a series of wild strikes but Small uses good footwork to avoid the assault. It seemed like Small was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The fight stays on the outside here - Small looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Small scores with a jab to the head.
Bilous steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small. Small blocks a head kick by Bilous.
Small throws a nice inside leg kick. Small on the wrong end of a nice jab. Bilous seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Bilous scores with the left hand. Small knows he should have avoided that one. A slapping leg kick lands for Small.
Small gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Bilous lands a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bilous keeps the fight on the outside. Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bilous was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Small on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bilous throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Small. #T1# Bilous misses with an uppercut. Bilous throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily. Bilous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Bilous. Small was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Bilous checks the leg kick nicely there.
Small digs a good hook to Bilous's body.
Small lands with a good body shot. Bilous throws a jab when Small was well out of range. Small looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bilous throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range. Bilous attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Small scores with a shot to the body.
Bilous throws a right and a left that both miss. A head kick misses from Bilous. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bilous.
Pavlo Bilous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Small takes one 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! Bilous throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Small sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bilous throws a jab but it's blocked by Small. #T2# Small throws a front kick aimed at Bilous's knee but Bilous avoids it well. Bilous lunges at Small with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Small's hand. A good leg kick by Small. Small avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bilous walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bilous is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Bilous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bilous.
Bilous scores with a leg kick.
Bilous tries to score with a low kick but Small moves his leg out of the way. An inside leg kick lands from Small. Small throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bilous walks into a left hand. Bilous walks into a straight right hand from Small. Bilous lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Bilous is just out of range. Small fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bilous has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bilous throws a front kick aimed at Small's knee but Small avoids it well. Small thuds his right hand into Bilous's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3# Bilous lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bilous misses with a looping right. Bilous waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small. Bilous keeps the fight on the outside. Small tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bilous swats him away and circles back towards the center. Small closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bilous.
Good shot there by Bilous. Bilous defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand. Bilous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Small throws a nice outside leg kick. Jab, jab by Bilous - just one landing. Small is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bilous rather than just go for the knockout. Small scores with a decent looking hook. Small fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Small bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Small lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bilous scores with a jab to the jaw. Bilous is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Bilous misses with a wild combination.
Small flicks out a counter leg kick but Bilous steps away.#T4# Bilous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bilous misses with a series of wild punches.
Bilous misses with a jab to the body
enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab. Small scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Small takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bilous throws a nice looking combination but Small bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Small was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bilous. Small thumps Bilous with a low kick. No joy there for Bilous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Small uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Small shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Small scores with a shot to the body.
Bilous takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Small tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bilous paws at him with a jab and circles away. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bilous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Small throws a leg kick which misses Bilous's front leg but catches the back leg as Bilous tries to avoid it. Bilous throws out a loose jab but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bilous was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. 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 Pavlo Bilous will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Some bone on bone action there as Small checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bilous misses the jab. It seemed like Small was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Small takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bilous is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small. Bilous misses with a left hand and Small counters with a left to the body. Bilous gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Small. Bilous misses with a double jab.
Bilous throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily. A jab from Bilous misses. Bilous throws a right and a left that Small avoids nicely. Small tries a quick counter leg kick but Bilous is wise to it. Bilous throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily. Bilous tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Small is able to avoid easily.#CL2# Small moves into the clinch. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bilous. Small has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bilous. #BC# Bilous's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Some wild striking there from Bilous.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A solid leg kick lands there for Small.
#T1# Bilous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nice uppercut lands for Small. That snapped Bilous's head back.
Bilous throws a lazy uppercut
and Small counters with a low kick, right behind Bilous 's knee. Bilous's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Bilous throws a leg kick and Small counters with a straight punch to the midsection. An inside leg kick lands from Bilous. Bilous takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bilous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Pavlo Bilous is winning the standup battle so far. Bilous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Small gets a clinch. Small has Bilous pressed against the ropes, preventing Bilous from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Bilous breaks the clinch.
Small throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Small showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bilous.
Small throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bilous on the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Jab, jab by Small - just one landing. Bilous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2# Bilous loads up on a big right hand but Small slips the punch. Small scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Bilous is rocked! Bilous throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily. Small fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Oh Bilous is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Small throws a right hand that Bilous ducks under and follows up with a left that Bilous also avoids with ease. A little feinted left hand from Bilous on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Small connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bilous momentarily.
Bilous misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming. Bilous throws a right and a left that Small avoids nicely. Small lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bilous's sensitive parts. Bilous looks to land a combination but Small avoids it well. Bilous tries a head kick but it misses.
Small digs a good hook to Bilous's body.
That kick from Small tenderised Bilous's leg. Bilous is trying to keep his angry face on. Bilous seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2# Bilous tries to keep at a distance but Small has taken the fight into the clinch. Bilous throws a head punch that misses. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Small misses with some punches.
Bilous prevents a body shot from Small. Bilous is trying to break the clinch but Small has him pressed against the ropes. #T3# A body shot lands from Small.
Small works on Bilous's body with a couple of short punches. Small lands with a light punch inside. Small lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Small on the inside. Small tries a body shot but Bilous blocks it.
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bilous wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Small keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bilous's efforts to push away. A short right from Small. Small prevents a body shot from Bilous. #BC# Bilous manages to break the clinch.
Pavlo Bilous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Small uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bilous. Bilous throws a wild combination but nothing lands. No joy there for Small, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Bilous wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Small lands with a nice body punch. Small blocks a low kick nicely. Small dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bilous. That did some damage!#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Small ducks under a wild hook from Bilous. Small lands a nice looking body shot.
Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Small.
That kick from Small tenderised Bilous's leg. Bilous is trying to keep his angry face on. Small connects with a jab. Bilous misses the shot to the body. Bilous throws a head kick that misses and Small counters with a straight right hand. The fighters circling - Bilous throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bilous pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bilous throws a nice looking combination but Small bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Small looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Small is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Bilous on the wrong end of a nice jab. Small lands a leg kick that knocks Bilous off balance momentarily. Small doesn't manage to clinch there - Bilous circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bilous lands with a nice combination. Small backs away looking to recover. Small throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bilous stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A big left from Bilous misses. Nice uppercut lands for Small. That snapped Bilous's head back.
Small fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bilous. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Bilous misses with a hook
and Small counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Bilous misses with a jab, cross combination.
Small with a jab. Bilous lands a nice leg kick that just misses Small's sensitive parts. Small lands with a shot to the body. Small chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Small tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Small throws a leg kick which misses Bilous's front leg but catches the back leg as Bilous tries to avoid it. Small connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bilous momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Small.
#KD2# Small cracks Bilous with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Bilous get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Bilous looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bilous leaves his chin hanging out and Small seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bilous crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uriah Small! Uriah Small thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RAVEN Creation Semifinals
Date: May 22, 2020 |
#R1# Vettori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Vettori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Vettori 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. Nice uppercut lands for Small. That snapped Vettori's head back.
A clash of legs there as Vettori blocks the low kick. Small tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vettori swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vettori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Vettori throws a nice outside leg kick. Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Vettori fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A cross from Vettori lands. A cross from Vettori lands. Vettori connects with a crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Small has taken the fight to the clinch.
Small keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vettori's efforts to push away.#BC2# Vettori manages to break the clinch.
Small looks to throw the jab but Vettori is out of range. #T1# Vettori throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Small with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vettori to score with a decent uppercut. Vettori misses with a looping left. Small lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Small lands a jab to Vettori's midsection. Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vettori was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Vettori tries a quick counter leg kick but Small is wise to it. Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vettori.
Vettori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Vettori thuds his right hand into Small's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Vettori slips under a jab. Small fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Vettori avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Vettori tries a quick counter leg kick but Small is wise to it. Small thows a leg kick but Vettori checks it enabling Vettori to counter with a crisp jab. Vettori throws a lazy right hand but Small sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Vettori misses with a left hand and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Small wants to clinch up but Vettori keeps it at a distance.#T2# Small throws a leg kick that is checked and Vettori counters with a lovely straight right hand! Small takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vettori lands the left hand. Small throws a leg kick and Vettori counters with a good low kick that Small was not able to check. Vettori blocks a leg kick. Vettori throws a body shot but no joy. Vettori jabbing away but nothing is landing. A nice leg kick from Small, right into the meat of the thigh.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small lunges at Vettori with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vettori's hand. Vettori swinging wildly here.
Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Vettori lands with a good body shot.#T3# Small misses with a low kick. Vettori looks like he wants to counter punch here. Vettori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Small.
Vettori throws a body punch but Small moves out of range. Small avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Small closes the distance but Vettori moves to the side letting Vettori counter with a right hand. Vettori feints and then cracks Small's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Small down. Vettori slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Vettori missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Vettori keeps the fight on the outside. Small walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vettori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Vettori tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Small. Those never looked like landing. A little jabbing left from Vettori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Vettori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4# Vettori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Small throws a body shot but no joy. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vettori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Small pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vettori is out of range and Small settles back down. Small misses with a looping right. Small slips under a jab. Vettori is looking to land body kicks. Vettori avoids the body shot from Small.
Small doesn't manage to clinch there - Vettori circles away.
Small throws a front kick aimed at Vettori's knee but Vettori avoids it well. Vettori only half commits to the counter leg kick. Jab by Small. Small swings for the body but Vettori moves out of range.
Vettori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vettori avoids the body shot from Small.
Vettori swats away the attempt to clinch by Small. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Vettori dominated that round. That's time! Small's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Small lands with a shot to the body. Vettori looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely. Small fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vettori gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Small swings widly with a right hand
and Vettori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Vettori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Small slips under a jab from Vettori. Vettori throws a leg kick that is checked and Small counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Small throws a leg kick and Vettori counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vettori throws a nice looking combination but Small bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Vettori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Small takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vettori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1# Vettori lands with a hook. Small tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Small is looking to wear down Vettori with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A jab from Small misses. Vettori has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Small throws a leg kick but Vettori sees it coming and checks it nicely. Vettori throws a fast counter high kick but Small manages to duck under it in time. Vettori dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Small lands a two punch combo.
Small throws a body shot but no joy. Small slips a jab from Vettori. Small throws out a leg kick but Vettori moves out of range and Small only half commits. Vettori is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Vettori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Nice uppercut lands for Vettori. That snapped Small's head back.
Vettori misses with a straight right. Vettori looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Vettori listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vettori lands a jab to Small's midsection.#T2# Vettori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Small sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vettori misses with a two punch combination.
Nice cross by Vettori. Vettori avoids the body shot from Small.
Small looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vettori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Small misses with a jab, cross combination.
Small scores with a jab to the head.
Small misses with a leg kick. Vettori throws out a powerful jab. Vettori throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Small on the side of the head. Small throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Vettori lands the left hand.#T3# Small misses with a wild body shot. Small tries to clinch up and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL# Small closes the distance and clinches. Small misses with a body punch.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vettori's elbow. Small lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vettori backwards. #BC2# Vettori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vettori throws a big shot that misses. Small fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Small lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Small throws a shot from downtown. Vettori moves away and avoids it. Small chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Small works Vettori's body with a nice hook.#T4# Vettori with a nice cross. Vettori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Small dodges the punch combination from Vettori.
Small digs a good body shot into Vettori's ribs. Marvin Vettori seems to be getting the better of the standup. Small takes a swing at Vettori's ribcage but misses. It seemed like Vettori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Vettori slips a jab from Small. Small looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Small ducks under a wild hook from Vettori. Vettori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Small misses with a body shot.
Vettori tries a quick counter leg kick but Small is wise to it. Small misses with an uppercut
and Vettori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A head kick by Vettori misses and Small counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Small takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marvin Vettori will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Small's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Small throws a leg kick letting Vettori counter with a right hand. Small avoids the body shot from Vettori.
Small tries to clinch up and Vettori counters with a stiff right hand. Vettori tries a head kick but it misses.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Vettori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Vettori checks a leg kick. Small throws a sloppy body shot
#KD2# and whilst Small still has his hands down, Vettori counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Small crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will Small be able to survive another onslaught?#ROC2# Small is rocked! Vettori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Oh Small is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Small misses with a body shot.
Small throws a right hand that misses
and Vettori counters with a huge right that knocks Small out cold! Vettori is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marvin Vettori! Marvin Vettori 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:
RAVEN Creation Rd 1
Date: May 01, 2020 |
#R1# A solid leg kick lands there for Small.
Small pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bilous is out of range and Small settles back down. Bilous was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Small swinging wildly here.
Small avoids the body shot from Bilous.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bilous throws out the jab. Small tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bilous manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bilous is looking to counter punch. Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bilous moves away.#CL2# Small clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bilous blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bilous. Bilous makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bilous misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bilous misses with a punch to the body.
Bilous blocks a body shot from Small. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Bilous misses with a body punch.
Small misses with the head strike.
Bilous gets through Small's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bilous tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing Bilous back against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. #BC# Bilous breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Small feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bilous's calf. Small lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Small throws a combination that misses and Bilous counters with a good, hard body kick but Small shrugs it off. Bilous stalks Small and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Small's face. Small staggers backwards, shaken. Bilous takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2# Small clinches. 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! Small prevents a body shot from Bilous. Bilous misses with a body punch.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Small misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Bilous struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Bilous tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Small tries a body shot but Bilous blocks it.
Bilous pressing his opponent against the ropes. Bilous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bilous scores with a hook to the body. Bilous looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# Bilous escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Bilous. Bilous stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Small. Bilous on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Small tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Bilous counters with a good low kick that Small was not able to check. #T3# Small lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bilous takes one to the chin there. Bilous throws a solid leg kick but Small takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bilous. Small takes a swing at Bilous's ribcage but misses. Bilous lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Small tries to clinch up but Bilous circles away and keeps his distance. Small misses with a left hand and Bilous counters with an outside leg kick.
Bilous finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bilous uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Bilous lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A looping hook to the body misses from Bilous. Small does a little dance to reset his feet. Small digs a good body shot into Bilous's ribs. Small rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bilous moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4# Bilous uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Small throws a leg kick that is checked letting Bilous counter with a 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! Small feints and then cracks Bilous's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bilous down. Bilous jabbing away but nothing is landing. Small misses with a body shot
and Bilous counters with a two punch combo. A right-left combo lands from Small. Bilous checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bilous looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. Small throws a hook to the side of Bilous's head but Bilous sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A looping hook to the body misses from Bilous. Small does a little dance to reset his feet. Bilous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Small looks like he wants to counter punch here. A decent looking cross lands there for Small. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uriah Small will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Small tries to clinch up. Small showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bilous.
Small throws out a loose jab but Bilous uses good head movement to avoid it. Small clobbers Bilous with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bilous misses with a looping right. Small tries to clinch there but Bilous circles away.
Small throws a low kick but Bilous avoids it. Small jabbing away but nothing is landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Small throws a shot to the body.
Bilous swats away the attempt to clinch by Small. A counter left hand to the body from Bilous misses its target.#T1# Bilous throws a right and a left that Small avoids nicely. Bilous walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Small checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Small is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Good leg kick by Small there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Small.
Small moves into range and connects with a jab. Bilous turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bilous uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small. Bilous throws a big counter combination but Small scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Bilous misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Small wants to slow Bilous down by chopping away at his legs. Uriah Small seems to be getting the better of the standup. Small punishes Bilous's body with a nice straight punch. Bilous takes one to the side of the head.
Bilous scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2# Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bilous sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bilous uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Small throws a hook to the side of Bilous's head but Bilous sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. As Small looks to move away, Bilous throws a big counter combo but Small just gets out of the way. Small misses with a shot to the body and Bilous counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bilous's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Small connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bilous scrambles back to his feet. Small tries to score with a low kick but Bilous moves his leg out of the way. Small throws a quick inside leg kick. Bilous throws a lazy right hand but Small sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bilous is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. An inside leg kick from Bilous misses. Small has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Bilous lands a right hook to the body.
Small lands the left hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Bilous. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# Small misses with a lunging right hand
and Bilous counters with a straight right hand. A slapping leg kick lands for Small.
Bilous looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Small tries to work over Bilous's front leg with a kick but Bilous checks it. Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Bilous. Bilous closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bilous on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Small. Small obviously looking to wear him down.
Bilous throws the kick towards the body but Small avoids it. Small with a nice cross. Bilous throws a right hand that Small ducks under and follows up with a left that Small also avoids with ease. Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bilous.
Small moves out of range of the body kick from Bilous.
#T4# Good leg kick by Small there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bilous throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Small fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bilous checks it well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A cross from Small lands. A clash of legs there as Bilous blocks the low kick. Nice uppercut there from Small. Small scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. A jab lands there for Small. A clash of legs there as Bilous blocks the low kick. Small turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Small misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small 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 ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Small throws a chopping leg kick but Bilous manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small throws a leg kick but Bilous checks it. Bilous ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bilous throws a big counter combination but Small scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Bilous checks a low kick from Small. Small throws a series of punches but Bilous moves out of range. Bilous just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Small misses. Bilous thinks about countering with a head kick. Small throws a poor cross that misses
and Bilous counters with a series of strikes. Small will be more careful next time no doubt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bilous missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bilous backing away here, and Small unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Small thows a left - swing and a miss! Bilous throws a chopping leg kick but Small manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1# Small wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Small throws a right hand that misses
and Bilous counters with an inside leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Small.
Bilous misses the shot to the body. Small is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bilous with a body shot. Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bilous counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Small wants to land a leg kick but Bilous is out of range. Small throws out a leg kick but Bilous moves out of range and Small only half commits. Bilous missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Small throws a leg kick which misses Bilous's front leg but catches the back leg as Bilous tries to avoid it. Small takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bilous throws a push kick but Small slaps the foot to one side. Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2# Bilous swats away the attempt to clinch by Small. Nice defenses there by Small. Small misses with a wild body shot. Small lands with a hook. Bilous tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small staying out of range there. Small scoring well with a low kick there.
Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bilous to counter with a crisp jab. Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bilous ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Small takes a swing at Bilous's ribcage but misses. Bilous has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bilous there as he acknowledges the shot. Bilous avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3# Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bilous was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bilous attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Small blocks a head kick by Bilous.
Small misses with a body shot.
Bilous uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small. Uriah Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Small scores with a leg kick.
Bilous walks into a stiff left hand from Small. Bilous walks into a straight right hand from Small. Bilous dodges the punch combination from Small.
Bilous seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bilous on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4# Small throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Small scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bilous. Bilous turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Small throws the left hand but Bilous avoids the punch easily. Bilous feinted there with a counter leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Bilous does a little dance to reset his feet. Bilous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away. Pavlo Bilous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A left lands for Small. Small avoids the body shot from Bilous.
Bilous misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Bilous takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight! Uriah Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Small 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Small! A victorious Uriah Small 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:
Striking Masters 18
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1# Secoy throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot. A slapping leg kick lands for Secoy.
Secoy misses with a right hand and Small counters with a stiff right hand. Small fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Secoy 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.
Secoy lands with a hook. Small tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Secoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Small throws a predictable looking body shot
and Secoy counters with a stiff right hand. Secoy throws a leg kick which misses Small's front leg but catches the back leg as Small tries to avoid it. Small cracks the inside of Secoy's front leg. Small throws a looping overhand right but Secoy ducks down to avoid it. Secoy checks a leg kick. Secoy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Secoy's coach down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Secoy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Azamat Secoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Secoy throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and checks it nicely. Secoy jabs Small right on the nose. Small blinks but takes it well. Secoy checks a low kick from Small. Secoy looks like he wants to counter punch here. Secoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Small - just one landing. #T1# Secoy misses the jab. Small is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Secoy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Secoy thows a leg kick but Small checks it and Small counters with a slapping leg kick. Small rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Secoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Secoy throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily. Small slips under a jab from Secoy. Secoy lands a leg kick that knocks Small off balance momentarily. Secoy lands a jab to the head.
Small tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Small looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Small looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Secoy throws an off balance right hand
enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab. Secoy misses with a low kick. Small thows a leg kick but Secoy checks it and Secoy counters with a slapping leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Secoy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Secoy clobbers Small with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2# A clash of legs there as Secoy blocks the low kick. Secoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Secoy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Good leg kick by Secoy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Small scores with the left hand. Secoy knows he should have avoided that one. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Secoy.
Secoy drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Small connects with a body shot that sends Secoy's belly button to the back. Small with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Secoy to score with a decent uppercut. Small jabs at Secoy's body. Small tries a low kick but Secoy avoids it. Secoy loads up on a big right hand but Small slips the punch. Secoy connects with a solid leg kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Small checks a leg kick. Small is looking to counter with a shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Secoy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Secoy misses the jab. Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Secoy moves away. Secoy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Small blocks it well. Small is looking to slow Secoy down with leg kicks. Secoy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Azamat Secoy will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Secoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small throws a leg kick but Secoy sees it coming and moves out of range. Secoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A good leg kick by Secoy. Small scores with a leg kick.
Small misses with an uppercut. Secoy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Secoy misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming. Small feinted there with a counter leg kick. Secoy jabbing away but nothing is landing. Secoy misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming. Small is looking to chop away at Secoy's legs. Secoy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A nice inside leg kick there by Small. That's going to slow Secoy down. Secoy misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely. Small moves in looking to clinch but Secoy pushes him off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Secoy takes a body punch but keeps moving. Secoy tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target. Azamat Secoy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Small misses with a straight right. Secoy throws a lazy right hand but Small sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target. Secoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Secoy throws out a loose jab but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Small dips to his left and cracks Secoy with an uppercut! Secoy lands with a hook. Small tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Secoy checks a low kick from Small. Secoy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Small on the side of the head. Small fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Secoy tries a head kick but it misses.
Secoy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Secoy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Secoy is looking to score with low kicks. Secoy 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. Secoy throws a right hand that Small ducks under and follows up with a left that Small also avoids with ease. A chopping leg kick lands by Small. This has been an exciting period of action! A chopping leg kick lands by Secoy. Small misses with a body shot
and Secoy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Secoy throws a low kick but Small avoids it. Small with a nice cross. Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Secoy! But no joy. Secoy scores with a sloppy right hand. Small should have avoided that one. #T2# Secoy slips under a jab from Small. Secoy misses with an uppercut. Secoy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Secoy checks a leg kick. Good work by Small as he checks the leg kick. Secoy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Secoy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Small thows a leg kick but Secoy checks it and Secoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Secoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Secoy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Secoy misses with a low kick. Small throws a leg kick but Secoy checks it. Secoy takes one to the chin there. Small connects with a solid leg kick. Secoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Small throws out the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Secoy feints and then cracks Small's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Small down. A nice leg kick lands there from Small. Small punishes Secoy's body with a nice straight punch. 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 Uriah Small 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. #R3# Small jabs Secoy right on the nose. Secoy blinks but takes it well. Small lands with a good body shot. Small moves out of range as Secoy strikes. It looked like Small wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Secoy throws a front kick aimed at Small's knee but Small avoids it well. Small scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Secoy misses with a head kick.
Small connects with a solid leg kick. Small is looking to score with low kicks. Small throws a leg kick which misses Secoy's front leg but catches the back leg as Secoy tries to avoid it. Small throws a low kick but Secoy moves out of range easily. And Secoy responds with a good body kick, but Small manages to step out the way in time. Small works the jab nicely. A clash of legs there as Secoy blocks the low kick. Small looks to land a left hand but Secoy moved out of range nicely. Secoy throws a low kick, looking for Small's leg but Small calmly moves out of range. Secoy connects with a crisp jab. Secoy throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Small appears to be looking for a big counter. 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! Secoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Secoy checks a leg kick. Small walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Secoy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1# Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Small fails in his attempt to clinch. Secoy wants to slow Small down by chopping away at his legs. Small wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL# Small clinches up with Secoy and pushes him back against the ropes. Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small scores with a shot to the side of Secoy's head. Small lands with a short shot to the head. Small tries a body shot but Secoy blocks it.
A short left from Small. Secoy blocks an uppercut.
Secoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2# Secoy breaks from the clinch.
Small throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Secoy. Secoy throws a body shot but no joy. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Secoy takes one on the button.#T2# Donk. Small catches Secoy right on the button with a cross. Secoy on the wrong end of a nice jab. Secoy avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Small blocks a leg kick. Small jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Small misses with a low kick. Secoy avoids the body shot from Small.
Secoy ducks right into an uppercut from Small. Secoy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Small is looking to slow Secoy down with leg kicks. Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Secoy.
Small 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. Secoy ducks under a wild hook from Small. Secoy scores with a spinning back kick! You can see that Secoy has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Secoy throws a leg kick and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Secoy misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming. Secoy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Secoy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small clearly takes 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. #R4# Small looks to land a right hand but Secoy moved out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Secoy! But no joy. A good leg kick by Small. Small misses with a wild body shot. Small tried to score with a low kick but Secoy checks it. Small blocks a jab. Small looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Secoy 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 Small has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Small and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Small staying out of range there. Secoy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Small tries to clinch but Secoy is having none of it. Small pivots, looking for a leg kick but Secoy is out of range and Small settles back down. It seemed like Secoy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Secoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small misses with a wild body shot. Secoy avoids the body shot from Small.
Secoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Small throws out the jab. Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Secoy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Small. Small throws a leg kick and Secoy counters with a left and a right that stings Small. #T1# Secoy throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily. Secoy throws a leg kick and Small counters with a leg kick. Small throws a leg kick which misses Secoy's front leg but catches the back leg as Secoy tries to avoid it. Small connects with a looping right hand.
Small fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A telegraphed right hand from Secoy misses the target. Small tries to clinch but Secoy is having none of it. Secoy misses with a kick to the body.
Small was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Secoy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Secoy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Secoy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Small doesn't manage to clinch there - Secoy circles away.
Small connects with an inside leg kick. Small misses with a low kick.
Secoy misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming. Small wants to slow Secoy down by chopping away at his legs. Small scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2# Secoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small lands a slapping body shot.
Secoy misses with a left hand and Small counters with a nice leg kick. Small moves in looking to clinch but Secoy pushes him off.#CL# Small closes the distance and pushes Secoy back into the ropes. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Secoy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Secoy working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Secoy.
Small works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Secoy. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Secoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small tries to work over Secoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Small lands with a right to the head. Secoy tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Secoy uses good head movement to avoid it. Secoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small had his way with Azamat Secoy in that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# Small scores with a decent looking hook. Small defending well as Secoy loads up on a big left hand. Small feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Secoys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Small throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Secoy swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Small checks a low kick from Secoy. Small swings for the body but Secoy moves out of range.
Secoy throws a leg kick which misses Small's front leg but catches the back leg as Small tries to avoid it. Small misses with a series of wild punches.
Azamat Secoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Small fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Secoy checks it well. Secoy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Secoy loads up on a big right hand but Small slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Small. Secoy misses with a low kick. Small pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Secoy back to the ropes. Small follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Secoy scoring well with a low kick there.
Small wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Secoy checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1# Secoy moves out of range as Small strikes. A slow jab from Secoy misses its intended target. Small turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Small connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Small takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Secoy dips to his left and cracks Small with an uppercut! Small throws a nice inside leg kick. Small bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Secoy's head backwards. Uriah Small is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Small buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Secoy blocks a low kick nicely. Small is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Secoy can do to turn this around? A punch combination from Secoy misses. Secoy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Small is able to avoid easily. Small lands the left hand. Small with a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Secoy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2# Secoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Small moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Secoy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Secoy misses with a body punch
and Small counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Small lands with an uppercut that bounces Secoy off the ropes and back into range. Small lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Secoy at a distance.
Small lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Secoy at a distance.
Small tries to clinch up but Secoy circles away and keeps his distance. A little jabbing left from Secoy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Secoy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Small. Secoy throws a poor cross that misses
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand! Small shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Secoy eats them both and turns towards Small to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Secoy misses with a hook. Small checks a leg kick nicely. Small throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Secoy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Secoy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Small. Secoy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Secoy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Secoy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight! Uriah Small showed his dominance in that final round. Well Small 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Small! After winning the bout, Uriah Small 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:
Striking Masters 16
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Small gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Small lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Underwood or not. Small lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Underwood backwards. Underwood misses with a short punch on the inside. Underwood lands an uppercut. Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Underwood. Small lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Small creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Small stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Small stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Small lands with a short shot to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small blocking some punches.
Underwood can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
A short uppercut from Small. Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Underwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Underwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small misses with a body punch.
#T1# Small prevents a body shot from Underwood. Underwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Underwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Underwood has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Small seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Underwood can turn it around. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Underwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Small can't find room to land a body shot as Underwood controls the action.
A short uppercut from Small. Small misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Underwood misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small lands with a left to the head. Small misses with the head strike.
Small lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Underwood backwards. Underwood misses with a hook from the clinch. Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Underwood. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Small creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #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! Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small takes a shot to the head. Small lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Underwood. Underwood throws a head punch that misses. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Small working aggressively here.
Underwood misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Underwood misses with the head strike.
Small lands a left hand that snaps the head of Underwood backwards. Underwood misses with the head strike.
Underwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. Small lands with a short head shot on the inside. Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Underwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Underwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Small presses Underwood against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Underwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Underwood controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL# Small closes the distance and clinches. Underwood blocking some punches.
Underwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small misses with the head strike.
Underwood throws a head punch that misses. Underwood tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Underwood.
A head punch on the inside from Underwood fails to land. Small misses with a body punch.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Underwood digs a right hand underneath Small's ribcage. Small let out a lung full of air as it connected. Small can't find room to land a body shot as Underwood controls the action.
Underwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Underwood misses with a short punch on the inside. Small works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1# Underwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Underwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Uriah Small has scored more points in the clinch so far. Underwood lands with a light punch inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Underwood scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Small. Underwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Underwood tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Small is working Underwood over against the ropes. Small lands with a right to the head. Underwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small blocking some punches.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Underwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Underwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right from Small on the inside. #T2# Small blocks an uppercut.
Underwood misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Small. Small blocks a body shot from Underwood. Underwood lands a hook to the side of the head. Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Underwood blocks an uppercut.
Underwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. Small blocks an uppercut.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Underwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Underwood misses with a hook from the clinch. Small misses with some punches.
Underwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards. Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Underwood controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Small. Underwood working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Francis Underwood 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. This is the final round! #R3# Underwood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Small misses the shot to the body. Underwood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Underwood there as he acknowledges the shot. Small tests Underwood's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC# Underwood is rocked! Small throws a hook but Underwood avoids it easily. Underwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Small finish him? Small throws a low kick, looking for Underwood's leg but Underwood calmly moves out of range. As Small backs off Underwood throws a huge counter combo but Small manages to avoid it all. Underwood seems to have recovered his senses. Small looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Small throws a nice inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Underwood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Underwood blocks a jab. Underwood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Small swings away with a body shot that misses
and Underwood counters with a straight right hand. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1# Small misses with a body shot.
Small backing away here, and Underwood unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small connects with a leg kick. Underwood looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Underwood misses with a wild body shot. #CL# Small gets a clinch. Small pushes Underwood back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Small. Small has a couple of punches blocked by Underwood.
Small misses with the head strike.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Underwood controls the action.
Underwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. Underwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. Underwood presses Small against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Underwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Underwood. Small is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Underwood can do to turn this around?#T2# Small makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Underwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small tries to work over Underwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Small tries to work over Underwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Underwood. This has been an exciting period of action! Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Small prevents a body shot from Underwood. Underwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Underwood. Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Underwood throws a head punch that misses. Underwood lands with a short shot to the head. Underwood throws a head punch that misses. Underwood tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Underwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small lands a left hand.
Small working aggressively here.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Underwood.
And that's the end of the fight! Uriah Small showed his dominance in that final round. Well Small 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Small! During a confident post fight interview, Uriah Small thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Striking Masters 11
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1# Small swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shankoli. Small throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Shankoli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Small will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankoli is just out of range. Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Small misses with a shot to the body and Shankoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A good leg kick by Small. Small shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Small ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2# Small closes the distance and pushes Shankoli back into the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Shankoli breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Small moves into the clinch. Small lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Small throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Shankoli lands a knee to the body.
#BC# Shankoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Small connects with a solid leg kick. Small connects with a jab. A bone on bone clash there as Shankoli blocks the leg kick.
Shankoli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Small connects with an inside leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Small. Small smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jab, jab by Small - just one landing. A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Shankoli does a little dance to reset his feet. It looked like Shankoli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2# Small swings and misses with a shot to the body and Shankoli counters with a nice uppercut. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Small, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shankoli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Small takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Small throws out a powerful jab.#CL2# Small gets a clinch. Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shankoli. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shankoli. Shankoli blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Small works Shankoli's body with a nice hook. Small wants to land a leg kick but Shankoli is out of range. Shankoli throws a counter high kick but Small was just alert enough to avoid it. Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shankoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Small throws out a powerful jab. Uriah Small seems to be getting the better of the standup. Small is looking to clinch. Small chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Small is predictable there and Shankoli counters with a two punch combo. Small misses the body punch and Shankoli counters with a lovely shot to the body. Shankoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small. Small throws an overhand right that lands on Shankoli's shoulder, as Shankoli tries to avoid the shot. Small throws a poor cross that misses
and Shankoli counters with a good, hard body kick but Small shrugs it off. #T1# Small scoring well with a low kick there.
Small misses with a leg kick and Shankoli counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd cheers as Small lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shankoli doesn't seem phased though. Nice body punch from Small. Small looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Small dips to his left and cracks Shankoli with an uppercut! Small throws a quick inside leg kick. Shankoli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Shankoli moves out of range of the strikes. Small throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2# Small tried to score with a low kick but Shankoli checks it. It looked like Shankoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Small lands a lovely overhand right. 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! Shankoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small. Shankoli checks a low kick from Small. Small lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shankoli's sensitive parts. Shankoli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Small throws out a leg kick but Shankoli moves out of range and Small only half commits. Shankoli is looking to counter punch. A jab lands there for Small. Shankoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Small tries to bum rush Shankoli with a series of wild strikes but Shankoli uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Shankoli throws a big counter combination but Small scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small 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! #R3# Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Small looks to land a combination. Shankoli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Small throws a leg kick but Shankoli sees it coming and checks it nicely. Shankoli is looking to counter punch. A cross from Small lands. Shankoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Small. Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankoli is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shankoli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankoli manages to avoid it. Shankoli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Shankoli breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Shankoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Small. Shankoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A slapping leg kick lands for Small.
Shankoli slips a straight right by Small. A little feinted left hand from Shankoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2# Small drives through and clinches with Shankoli against the ropes.
Small misses with some punches.
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2##BC# Shankoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Small turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Small scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Small misses with a low kick. Small with a nice cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shankoli keeps the fight on the outside. Small with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shankoli moves out of range of the strikes. Shankoli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Small connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shankoli scrambles back to his feet.#CL2# Small closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small really dominated that round. That's time! Shankoli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Small throws a leg kick but Shankoli sees it coming and moves out of range. Shankoli quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shankoli finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Small throws a poor cross that misses
and Shankoli counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Shankoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Shankoli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Shankoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Small walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shankoli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Shankoli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2# Small has closed the distance and engaged Shankoli in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Shankoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Shankoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Small misses with an uppercut
and Shankoli counters with a three punch combo that has Small backing up. Small nods at Shankoli to acknowledge the strikes. Shankoli ducks under a wild hook from Small.#T1# Small works Shankoli's body with a nice hook. Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shankoli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Small lands with a nice body punch. Shankoli slips under a jab from Small. Small misses with a low kick. Small connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankoli is just out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Small.
Small feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shankoli's calf. Small scores with a decent looking hook.#T2# Small keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action! Small feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shankoli's calf. Jab, jab by Small - just one landing. Shankoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Small. Small ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2# Small has Shankoli up against the ropes in a clinch.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small dominated that fourth round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# Small sizes up Shankoli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Small cracks Shankoli with a right hand to the side of the head. Small misses with an uppercut
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ravi Shankoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Small doesn't manage to clinch there - Shankoli circles away.
Shankoli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Small lands an overhand right. Shankoli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Small cracks Shankoli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Small lands a leg kick that knocks Shankoli off balance momentarily. Small fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shankoli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1# Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shankoli. A quick step to the side and Shankoli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Jab by Small. Shankoli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shankoli's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Small swings away with a leg kick that misses. Small fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shankoli checks it well. Shankoli is looking for a counter combo. Uriah Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Shankoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Small throws out the jab. Shankoli is looking to counter punch. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Small, right into the meat.
Shankoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small. Shankoli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Small just manages to avoid it. Small scores with a leg kick.
Shankoli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2##CL2# Small closes the distance and clinches. Shankoli lands a body punch in the clinch. Small has a couple of punches blocked by Shankoli.
A head punch on the inside from Shankoli fails to land. Small prevents Shankoli from breaking the clinch. Shankoli is trying to push Small away but Small has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shankoli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Small is defending well for now. Uriah Small seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Shankoli misses with a body punch.
#BC# Shankoli breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Small 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 Shankoli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shankoli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight! Uriah Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Small 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 44:50 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 44:50 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Small! Uriah Small thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Ravi Shankoli stepped up to the mic, saying 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on my own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.
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Event:
GC 326 Dassler vs Torturro
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Newton misses the target. A little jabbing left from Small on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Newton with a body punch. A glancing blow. Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small. Newton darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Newton attempts a counter takedown but Small avoids it well and moves away. Newton misses with a lunging right hand
and Small counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD# Newton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB# Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Newton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Small reverses the position - he's now on top in Newton's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Small won't allow Newton to sweep him here. Small trying to stand up but can't free himself from Newton's guard.#SUB# Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Small doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Small manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB# Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Small defends it easily.#SUB# Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Small is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Small avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Small defends it easily.#SUB# Newton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Small has passed into half guard!
Newton is looking to control Small's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Newton avoid being mounted? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB# Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Small pulls his head out easily. Newton is looking for a sweep. Small is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Small wants to stand up but Newton has a hold of him and won't allow it. Newton gets full guard.#SU2# Small stands and steps away. Newton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Newton checks a leg kick. Nice defenses there by Newton. Small throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Newton feinted with a counter takedown.#T3# A low kick from Small misses #TD# and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Small is keeping the position for now. Newton prevents Small from getting back to his feet. #SUB# Newton drops back looking for a leg! Small is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Small manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Small's guard. Newton pushes down on Small's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB# Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Small looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4##SUB# Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Newton seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Small doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton. #SUB# Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Newton lands with a right hand. Newton lands with a shot to the body. #CL2# Small rushes Newton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newton pushes Small back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Newton lands a body punch in the clinch. Small throws a head punch that misses. Small tries to throw a body punch but Newton avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage. Newton blocks a body shot from Small. Newton struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smalls head. A right handed body shot lands from Newton.
Small tries to work over Newton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Small working aggressively here.
#T1# Newton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Small. Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around? Newton tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Newton lands with a left to the head. Small tries to throw a body punch but Newton avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage. Small misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Newton. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Newton misses with a punch to the body.
Newton lands a body punch in the clinch. Newton can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Small working aggressively here.
Newton blocking some punches.
Newton prevents a body shot from Small. Newton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small misses with some punches.
#TD# Small is fighting off a takedown attempt but Newton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Small to the mat. Small regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Newton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Small is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Small has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Small must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Newton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Small wants to get up but he can't break Newton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Newton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Small escapes and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control! Newton tries to improve position but can't. Bill Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2# Small stands up and beckons Newton to his feet. Nice shot by Newton.#T3# A swing and a miss from Small. Small takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Small throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Newton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Small momentarily.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range. Newton throws a body shot but no joy. Uriah Small is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Small missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Newton jabs Small to the body, keeping him at a distance. Small throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newton.#TD# Newton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Small looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB# Newton tries for a kimura but Small is defending well. #SUB# Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Small knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Newton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Small is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Newton is controlling him well.#SUB# Newton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Small rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Newton's guard! Nice work there by Small! Newton wants to sweep here but Small controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Newton looking for subs off his back but Small has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton dominated that second round. That's time! Newton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Newton misses with a jab to the body
and Small counters with a nice uppercut. Small has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Newton finds it's way round the side to connect with Small's head. Newton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Newton looks for a takedown but Small sprawls well. Small was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Small slips under a jab from Newton. Small throws a leg kick #TD# and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2# Small has his feet on Newton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. This has been an exciting period of action! Newton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Newton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Small swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Newton counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB# Newton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Small manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newton has Small in his guard.#REVB# Small has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Newton is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB# Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Small stopping the sweep attempt from Newton. Newton is looking to sweep but instead, Small has passed into half guard.
Newton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Small manages to pass to mount!
Newton is trying to reverse the position but instead Small has taken his back - oops! Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Newton is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Newton right now.
Newton wants to control his opponent's hands but Small gets his hands free. Newton breaks Small's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Small is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Newton is controlling him. Newton wants to pass the guard but Small is keeping the position. Small really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Newton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Small is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Newton, into his guard. #REVB# Small wants to stand but Newton has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3# Newton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Small's guard. #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Newton stands and throws Small's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB# Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Small is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Newton is controlling him well.#SUB# Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Small is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Newton tries for a kimura but Small is defending well. #T4##SUB# Newton tries for a kimura but Small is defending well. #SUB# Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Small, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Bill Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB# Newton tries for a kimura but Small is defending well. Newton wants to control but Small is keeping him busy.
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 Bill Newton. Well Newton 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Newton!
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Event:
GC 322 Spud vs The Man
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1# Carnera misses with a wild body shot. Small throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2# Small gets a clinch. Carnera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. I was talking to Carnera's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Small misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Carnera.
Carnera blocks an uppercut.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Carnera tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Carnera blocking some punches.
Carnera digs a right hand underneath Small's ribcage. Small let out a lung full of air as it connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carnera throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. Carnera blocking some punches.
Carnera lands with a short shot to the head. #BC# Carnera breaks the clinch.
Small throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carnera. Good work by Carnera as he checks the leg kick.#T1# Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carnera moves away. Small looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2# Small gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Small tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Carnera tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing Carnera back against the cage. Still in the clinch, Carnera scores with a nice short uppercut. Carnera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Carnera lands with a short shot to the head. Carnera pushes Small back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Carnera is trying to break free. Carnera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Small working some nice short punches in the clinch. Carnera has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Carnera misses with a punch on the inside.
Small throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Carnera breaks from the clinch.
Carnera throws the kick towards the body but Small avoids it. Small let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. This has been an exciting period of action! Small bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carnera's head.#T2# Carnera misses with a body kick. Small thumps Carnera with a low kick. Small takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Small motions for Carnera to come forward. Small throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Small misses with a two punch combination.
Small lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carnera at a distance.
Small throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2# Small moves into the clinch successfully.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carnera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. A short body shot lands from Small as the two fighters clinch.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
Carnera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nice body punch from Small. Carnera blocking some punches.
Small scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3# Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Carnera. A shot in the inside from Small. Small lands an uppercut. Small blocking some punches.
Carnera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. Small misses with some punches.
Carnera wants to break free but Small has control.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Carnera avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage. Small working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short left from Carnera. Carnera lands a nice uppercut. Carnera lands an uppercut. Carnera gets through Small's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Carnera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Small dips to his left and cracks Carnera with an uppercut! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carnera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Small moves into range and clinches up with Carnera.#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Carnera. Small lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Carnera.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Carnera uses good head movement to avoid it. Carnera misses with the head strike.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carnera. Small lands with a right to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Carnera. Small misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Small. #CUT2# It looks like Mauro Carnera has been cut. Small working aggressively here.
Small throws a head punch that misses. Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Carnera controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mauro Carnera's cut. 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# Small uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carnera. Carnera misses with a body shot.
Small scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Carnera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Small shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Carnera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Small tests Carnera's chin there with a solid looking shot. A cross from Small lands. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Small.
Small with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small is looking to clinch. Small throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Carnera to counter with a crisp jab. Carnera is looking to slow Small down with leg kicks. This has been an exciting period of action! Small avoids the head kick by Carnera.
Small only half commits to the counter leg kick. Small ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Carnera throws a head kick that misses. Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carnera.
Small throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Small connects with a body shot that sends Carnera's belly button to the back. Small digs a good hook to Carnera's body.
Small tries to clinch but Carnera moves out of range. A leg kick checked by Carnera. Small throws a front kick aimed at Carnera's knee but Carnera avoids it well. Small fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carnera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Carnera lands with a kick to the temple. Small shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carnera. Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carnera.
Carnera misses with a leg kick. A shot to the liver by Small. Beautiful body shot.#T2# Carnera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Carnera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Carnera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Small's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carnera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Small scrambles back to his feet. Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Carnera throws a sloppy body shot
and Small cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nice body kick there by Carnera. Small throws a one two combo.
Small misses with the combination.
Small lands a jab. Jab by Carnera. Nice shot by Small. Small throws a leg kick but Carnera checks it. Carnera throws a leg kick that is checked and Small counters with an outside leg kick.
Uriah Small seems to be getting the better of the standup. Carnera misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely. #T3# Carnera scores with a nice body kick.
Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A decent looking body kick lands there for Carnera. Carnera takes a body punch but keeps moving. Carnera staying out of range there. Carnera is looking to land body kicks. Carnera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Small. Small throws a front kick aimed at Carnera's knee but Carnera avoids it well. Carnera 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. Carnera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Small tenderised Carnera's leg. Carnera is trying to keep his angry face on. Carnera lands the left hand. Small drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Carnera lands a right hook to the body.
Small moves out of range as Carnera strikes. Small now looks to counter with a shot at the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carnera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4# Carnera is looking to land body kicks. Small throws a hook but Carnera blocks it. Carnera looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. Carnera misses the shot to the body. Small looks like he wants to counter punch here. Small lands a right hook to the body.
Carnera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Carnera throws a push kick but Small slaps the foot to one side. A big left from Carnera misses. Carnera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Carnera avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Carnera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Small connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Small avoids the body shot from Carnera.
Carnera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small. A counter left hand to the body from Carnera misses its target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small throws a shot from downtown. Carnera moves away and avoids it. Small thuds a left hand into Carnera's body. Small is looking to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uriah Small will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Mauro Carnera's cut. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# A low kick from Small misses and Carnera counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Small is lucky that one didn't land flush. Carnera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Small throws a series of punches but Carnera moves out of range. Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carnera.
Carnera moves away from the strike by Small. Small scores with a body shot.
Carnera misses with a wild body shot. Carnera misses with a wild body shot. A little jabbing left from Small on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Carnera misses the jab. A nice side step and Small releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2# Small has closed the distance and engaged Carnera in a clinch.
Carnera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Carnera uses good head movement to avoid it. Still in the clinch, Carnera scores with a nice short uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Carnera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1# Small lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carnera wants to get back to striking at distance but Small won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Carnera.
Small keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carnera's efforts to push away. Small lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Small working some nice short punches in the clinch. Carnera misses with some punches.
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small gets through Carnera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carnera's elbow. Uriah Small seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Carnera blocks an uppercut.
Carnera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Carnera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Carnera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small blocks a body shot from Carnera. Mauro Carnera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Small lands a hook that snaps the head of Carnera backwards. Small has a couple of punches blocked by Carnera.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carnera backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Small lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carnera backwards. #CUT2# Mauro Carnera's cut is getting worse. Small working aggressively here.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Carnera uses good head movement to avoid it. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Carnera is trying to break free. Small throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Carnera. Small gets through Carnera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carnera. Carnera lands a left hand.
#T3# Carnera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smalls head. Carnera has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small blocking some punches.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Carnera uses good head movement to avoid it. Carnera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Carnera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uriah Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Still in the clinch, Small scores with a nice short uppercut. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Carnera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small lands a left hand.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Carnera lands a right hand. Small tries to throw a body punch but Carnera avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage. Nice body punch from Carnera. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carnera. Carnera can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Carnera working aggressively here.
Small blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Small.
A head punch on the inside from Carnera fails to land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Small blocks an uppercut.
Carnera throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Uriah Small. Well Small 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Small! A very excited looking Uriah Small 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:
GC 315 Steve vs Alvarez
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1# Wieneke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Small slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD2# Small lands a left and a right that send Wieneke crashing to the mat, dazed. Small thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CL# Wieneke clinches up with Small and pushes him back against the cage. Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Wieneke uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wieneke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Small lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2# Wieneke is rocked! Wieneke tries to land knees in the clinch but Small avoids the damage to the body. Oh Wieneke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Small creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wieneke's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wieneke drops to his knees and Small pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small! A relieved looking Uriah Small thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GC 311 Bastard vs Spud
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1# Small misses with a leg kick. Small is looking to clinch but Sinytsyn is avoiding it.
Sinytsyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Small fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sinytsyn is out of range. Sinytsyn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A slow jab from Small misses its intended target. Sinytsyn connects with a body shot that sends Small's belly button to the back. Small avoids the head kick by Sinytsyn.
Small misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Small is predictable there enabling Sinytsyn to counter with a crisp jab. Sinytsyn tries to score with a low kick but Small moves his leg out of the way. Small wants to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Sinytsyn misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sinytsyn throws a shot to the body.
Small takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1# Small walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sinytsyn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Small misses with a body shot.
Sinytsyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small throws a body shot but no joy. Sinytsyn swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Small avoids the body shot from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Sinytsyn. Nice uppercut there from Sinytsyn. Small looks to land a right hand but Sinytsyn moved out of range. Sinytsyn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A low kick from Small is predictable there enabling Sinytsyn to counter with a crisp jab. Sinytsyn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sinytsyn. Small connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sinytsyn's hands. A nice leg kick lands there from Sinytsyn. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Small is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinytsyn. Sinytsyn slips a straight right by Small. Sinytsyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Small thows a leg kick but Sinytsyn checks it and Sinytsyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Sinytsyn digs a good body shot into Small's ribs. Sinytsyn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Small under the eye. Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinytsyn manages to avoid it. Decent striking displayed by Sinytsyn there. Small connects with a leg kick. Sinytsyn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Sinytsyn misses with a double jab.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinytsyn digs a good hook to Small's body.
Small misses with a straight left. Small gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Small throws a big shot that misses. Small lunges at Sinytsyn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sinytsyn's hand. Sinytsyn lands with a cross. Sinytsyn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sinytsyn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sinytsyn throws a body shot but no joy. Small tries a quick counter leg kick but Sinytsyn is wise to it. Sinytsyn throws a body kick that misses. #T3# Sinytsyn scores with a jab. Sinytsyn checks a leg kick. Sinytsyn swings away with a leg kick that misses. Small thuds his right hand into Sinytsyn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Small tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sinytsyn is able to avoid easily. Small loads up on a big right hand but Sinytsyn slips the punch. Small tries to clinch there but Sinytsyn circles away.
Small takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Sinytsyn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Small throws a poor cross that misses
and Sinytsyn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Good exchange - Small coming out on top. Small misses with a looping right. Small takes one to the chin there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Small cracks Sinytsyn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Sinytsyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sinytsyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sinytsyn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively. Small appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Sinytsyn misses with a straight left. #T4# Small avoids a kick to the body.
Sinytsyn misses with a body shot.
Sinytsyn throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Small throws out a leg kick but Sinytsyn moves out of range and Small only half commits. Small on the wrong end of a nice hook. Sinytsyn lands a glancing blow to the side of Small's head. It looks like Sinytsyn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Small fails in his attempt to clinch. Sinytsyn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Sinytsyn scores with a hook.#CL2# Small clinches. Sinytsyn pressing his opponent against the cage. Small lands a body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sinytsyn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Small's defenses. Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sinytsyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn dominated that round. That's time! Sinytsyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Small has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sinytsyn. Small takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Sinytsyn misses the shot to the body. Small takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Small swings widly with a right hand
and Sinytsyn counters with a two punch combo. Small misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sinytsyn throwing a counter right hand but Small manages to avoid it. Sinytsyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around? Good leg kick by Sinytsyn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Sinytsyn. Small throws a counter combo. Sinytsyn cracks a nice hook into Small's ribs. Sinytsyn avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Small moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sinytsyn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Sinytsyn throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it. Small misses with a straight left. Sinytsyn misses with a low kick as Small jumps back. Sinytsyn misses with an uppercut. Sinytsyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small. Small bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1# Small looks to throw the jab but Sinytsyn is out of range. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinytsyn stalks Small and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Small's face. Small staggers backwards, shaken. Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sinytsyn counters with a two punch combo. Sinytsyn connects with a jab. No joy there for Sinytsyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Small.
Sinytsyn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Small's hands. Small has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Sinytsyn misses with the combination.
Sinytsyn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sinytsyn misses with a two punch combination.
Sinytsyn throws an off balance right hand
and Small counters with a stiff right hand. Small thows a left - swing and a miss! Sinytsyn throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Sinytsyn tries a head kick but it misses.
Small stalks Sinytsyn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sinytsyn's face. Sinytsyn staggers backwards, shaken. Small slips under a jab from Sinytsyn. Sinytsyn digs a good body shot into Small's ribs. Sinytsyn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively. A big left from Sinytsyn misses. Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinytsyn moves away. Sinytsyn connects with a body shot that sends Small's belly button to the back. Small takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Sinytsyn getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Sinytsyn checks a low kick from Small. Sinytsyn slips a jab and a cross from Small.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Small.
Sinytsyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3# Sinytsyn punishes Small's body with a nice straight punch. Sinytsyn checks a leg kick. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn is winning the standup battle so far. The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sinytsyn avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Jab, jab by Sinytsyn - just one landing. Sinytsyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Both fighters circling a little - Sinytsyn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Small's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sinytsyn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Small scrambles back to his feet. Sinytsyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Small looks like he wants to counter punch here. A slow jab from Small misses its intended target. Small throws a body shot but no joy. A head kick by Sinytsyn misses and Small cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sinytsyn lands a jab to the nose. Small misses with a hook to the body
and Sinytsyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sinytsyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.#T4# Small bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sinytsyn's head. Sinytsyn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Small on the side of the head. Small walks into a jab. Sinytsyn throws a good cross that connects.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small tries a low kick but Sinytsyn avoids it. Small jabs at Sinytsyn's body. Sinytsyn misses with a body shot.
A jab from Small misses. A good leg kick by Small. Sinytsyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sinytsyn connects with a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small is looking to chop away at Sinytsyn's legs. Sinytsyn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Small eats them both and turns towards Sinytsyn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Sinytsyn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2# Small closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn dominated that second round. That's time! Sinytsyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Small throws a body shot but no joy. Sinytsyn misses with a wild combination.
Small throws a chopping leg kick but Sinytsyn manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Sinytsyn 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.
Sinytsyn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Sinytsyn throws the kick towards the body but Small avoids it. A solid leg kick lands there for Small.
Sinytsyn checks a low kick from Small. Small misses with a low kick. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sinytsyn. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sinytsyn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small. Sinytsyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Sinytsyn. Sinytsyn checks the leg kick. Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Small flicks out a counter leg kick but Sinytsyn steps away. Small wants to slow Sinytsyn down by chopping away at his legs. Small chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sinytsyn can pounce on him.
#T1# Small takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Small turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Sinytsyn throws a right and a left that both miss. Sinytsyn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sinytsyn looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range. Sinytsyn checks the leg kick. Sinytsyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Small throws out a loose jab but Sinytsyn uses good head movement to avoid it. Small swings for the body but Sinytsyn moves out of range.
Sinytsyn throws a quick inside leg kick. Sinytsyn is looking to slow Small down with leg kicks. Sinytsyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sinytsyn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Small thows a left - swing and a miss! Sinytsyn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Small can pounce on him.
Sinytsyn throws a shot from downtown. Small moves away and avoids it. Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Sinytsyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Small throws a leg kick that misses. Small walks into a straight right hand from Sinytsyn. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small looks to throw the jab but Sinytsyn is out of range. Small lands a jab to Sinytsyn's midsection. A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Sinytsyn does a little dance to reset his feet. Small throws a leg kick but Sinytsyn checks it. Sinytsyn is looking to counter punch. Sinytsyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away. Small misses with a hook
and Sinytsyn counters with a straight right hand. Sinytsyn blocks a jab. Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinytsyn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Small at a distance.
Small's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Small takes a swing at Sinytsyn's ribcage but misses. Small is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sinytsyn feints a jab promting Small to slip. Sinytsyn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Small slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Small misses with a leg kick enabling Sinytsyn to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Sinytsyn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Sinytsyn connects with a body shot. Sinytsyn checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Small misses and Sinytsyn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sinytsyn slips a straight right by Small. Small throws a looping overhand right but Sinytsyn ducks down to avoid it. Sinytsyn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Small with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sinytsyn to score with a decent uppercut. Sinytsyn throws a body shot but no joy. A jab from Sinytsyn does it's job there. Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinytsyn moves away. Sinytsyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
A head kick from Sinytsyn lands but Small takes it in his stride. Small drops his hands momentarily and Sinytsyn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Nice uppercut lands for Sinytsyn. That snapped Small's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sinytsyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Aleksandr Sinytsyn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Sinytsyn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Small chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sinytsyn can pounce on him.
Small misses with a hook
and Sinytsyn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Small thinking. Small misses with a straight right. Sinytsyn misses the body punch and Small counters with a leg kick. Sinytsyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it. Sinytsyn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Sinytsyn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Sinytsyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. Small throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Small slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Sinytsyn throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jab, jab by Sinytsyn - just one landing. Small throws a looping overhand right but Sinytsyn ducks down to avoid it. Small with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight! Aleksandr Sinytsyn showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sinytsyn, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Sinytsyn! Aleksandr Sinytsyn 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:
GC306
Date: Jul 21, 2019 |
#R1# McDaniels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Small defends it nicely. McDaniels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDaniels shoots in and drives through. Small sprawls well. McDaniels fails to land the takedown. Small flicks out a counter leg kick but McDaniels steps away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horatius McDaniels. That's going to take a lot out of him. Small lands a leg kick that knocks McDaniels off balance momentarily. Small throws a leg kick but McDaniels checks it. #CL2# Small gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McDaniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDaniels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Small backwards. Small has a couple of punches blocked by McDaniels.
Small scores with a nice hook to the head. Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDaniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# McDaniels prevents a body shot from Small. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small prevents a body shot from McDaniels. McDaniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Small tries a body shot but McDaniels blocks it.
Small throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDaniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDaniels takes a shot to the head. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDaniels has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
McDaniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. Small lands with a right to the head. A short uppercut from McDaniels. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. McDaniels misses with the head strike.
McDaniels misses with a hook from the clinch. McDaniels misses with the head strike.
Small scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2# Small lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McDaniels scores with a nice short uppercut. Small scores with an uppercut up the middle. McDaniels blocking some punches.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Small. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. McDaniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDaniels tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McDaniels has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Still in the clinch, Small scores with a nice short uppercut. McDaniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. McDaniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDaniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Small. McDaniels tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing McDaniels back against the cage. Small blocks an uppercut.
#T3# McDaniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small working some nice short punches in the clinch. McDaniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Small scores with a hook to the body. Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDanielss head. McDaniels misses with a punch on the inside.
McDaniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small lands a hook to the side of the head. Small lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDaniels. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDaniels. Small scores with a hook to the body. McDaniels can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Small blocking some punches.
McDaniels misses with a short punch on the inside. McDaniels misses with a punch on the inside.
McDaniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McDaniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards. Small throws a punch but it's blocked by McDaniels. Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. McDaniels is leaning against Small and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Small lands a left hand.
McDaniels takes a shot to the head. Small lands with a left to the head. McDaniels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. McDaniels tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDaniels. McDaniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDaniels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Small lands a left hand.
#ROC2# McDaniels is rocked! Small creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McDaniels's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McDaniels drops to his knees and Small pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small! Our winner, Uriah Small, 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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Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1# Heikkinen misses the jab. Small tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heikkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Heikkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Small with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Small misses with a low kick. Small takes one to the chin there. Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Heikkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight. Small throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Heikkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small. Small throws out a leg kick but Heikkinen moves out of range and Small only half commits. Nice defenses there by Small. Heikkinen swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Heikkinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heikkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A clash of legs there as Heikkinen blocks the low kick. Heikkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick. Small throws a low kick but Heikkinen moves out of range easily. Heikkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Heikkinen throws a leg kick which misses Small's front leg but catches the back leg as Small tries to avoid it. Small misses with a low kick. Heikkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.#T1# Heikkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small. Heikkinen throws out a powerful jab. Small takes a jab right on the kisser.
Small scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Heikkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Heikkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it. Heikkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Small lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heikkinen at a distance.
Heikkinen stalks Small and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Small's face. Small staggers backwards, shaken. Heikkinen feints and then cracks Small's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Small down. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heikkinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Small's head. Heikkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Small seems unphased.
Heikkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small. Heikkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it. Small feints and then cracks Heikkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heikkinen down. Heikkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heikkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Small takes a swing at Heikkinen's ribcage but misses. #T2# Small on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Small connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heikkinen momentarily.
Heikkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Small's hands. Small bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Heikkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heikkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center. It looked like Heikkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Small moves out of range of the strikes. Small throws out a leg kick but Heikkinen moves out of range and Small only half commits. Heikkinen is looking to chop away at Small's legs. Heikkinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Small. Small obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Heikkinen misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Small! But no joy. Heikkinen needs to keep his hands up - Small had a free shot at his head there. Heikkinen avoids the body shot from Small.
Nice body punch from Heikkinen. Heikkinen throws a low kick but Small moves out of range easily. Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen. Small takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3# Small takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Heikkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Small's head backwards. Heikkinen lands a nice hook to Small's body. Small takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Heikkinen connects with a body shot that sends Small's belly button to the back.#CL2# Heikkinen tries to keep at a distance but Small has taken the fight into the clinch. Heikkinen blocks an uppercut.
Heikkinen connects with a knee to the head.
#BC# Heikkinen breaks the clinch.
Small throws a front kick aimed at Heikkinen's knee but Heikkinen avoids it well. Small misses with a hook. Heikkinen ducked under it nicely. Heikkinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Small chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heikkinen can pounce on him.
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! Small checks a low kick from Heikkinen. Nice body punch from Small. A nice inside leg kick there by Heikkinen. That's going to slow Small down. Heikkinen scores with a hook.#T4# Heikkinen lunges at Small with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Small's hand. Heikkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heikkinen cracks a nice hook into Small's ribs. Heikkinen throws a big shot that misses. Heikkinen swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Small connects with an inside leg kick. Heikkinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Heikkinen lands with a shot to the body. A low kick from Small is predictable there and Heikkinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Heikkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Small takes a swing at Heikkinen's ribcage but misses. Heikkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nice shot lands for Small. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small misses with a low kick. Heikkinen throwing a counter right hand but Small manages to avoid it. Heikkinen lands a body shot.
Small misses with a wild body shot. Decent striking displayed by Heikkinen there. Small checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small looks to throw the jab but Heikkinen is out of range. Small throws the left hand but Heikkinen avoids the punch easily. Heikkinen misses with a low kick. Heikkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Small bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little jabbing left from Small on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Small takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Small. Small swings for the body but Heikkinen moves out of range.
Heikkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kaino Heikkinen is winning the standup battle so far. Small looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Small chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heikkinen lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target. Heikkinen cracks Small with a right hand to the side of the head. Decent striking displayed by Small there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heikkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A swing and a miss from Heikkinen.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Heikkinen. Small does a little dance to reset his feet. Small feints a counter leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Heikkinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Small throws a looping overhand right but Heikkinen ducks down to avoid it. Heikkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen. Small tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Heikkinen is just out of range. Heikkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Heikkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heikkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small. Small throws out a counter right but Heikkinen avoids it with no problem. Small throws a hook to the side of Heikkinen's head but Heikkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Heikkinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Heikkinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Heikkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Heikkinen. Small does a little dance to reset his feet. Heikkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Small lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Heikkinen backs up against the cage.
Heikkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around? Small swings and misses with a shot to the body and Heikkinen counters with a slapping leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heikkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2# Small tries to score with a low kick but Heikkinen moves his leg out of the way. Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen. Heikkinen misses the shot to the body. Small throws a quick inside leg kick. Small throws a leg kick that is checked and Heikkinen counters with a stiff right hand. Heikkinen scores with a nice strike. Heikkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Heikkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A shot to the liver by Heikkinen. Beautiful body shot. Small swinging wildly here.
Heikkinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Heikkinen misses with a low kick as Small jumps back. Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen. Small gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heikkinen. Heikkinen checks a leg kick. Heikkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Small scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heikkinen doesn't seem bothered though. Heikkinen 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.
#T3# Small on the wrong end of a nice jab. Small takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Small misses with a few strikes there.
Heikkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Small moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Heikkinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Small keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heikkinen. Small misses with a leg kick. Heikkinen moves away from the strike by Small. A nice inside leg kick there by Small. That's going to slow Heikkinen down. Small avoids the body shot from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen cracks Small with a right hand to the side of the head. Small walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heikkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Heikkinen throws a shot to the body.
Small takes a swing at Heikkinen's ribcage but misses. Heikkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! That kick from Small tenderised Heikkinen's leg. Heikkinen is trying to keep his angry face on. Heikkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heikkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Small at a distance.
Heikkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it. Heikkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Small's head. Heikkinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Small under the eye. Heikkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Small takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Small on the wrong end of a nice hook. A big right from Heikkinen misses. A little jabbing left from Small on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen. Heikkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Small at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Small there as he acknowledges the shot. Heikkinen 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.
Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen. Heikkinen misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Heikkinen swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Heikkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Small throws a quick inside leg kick. Small missing with a left hand there. Heikkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Heikkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small. Small is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heikkinen. Small misses with a leg kick. Small walks into a jab. Small misses with an uppercut
and Heikkinen counters with a left to the body. Heikkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Small shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Small throws a hook to the side of Heikkinen's head but Heikkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The fight stays on the outside here - Small looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Small tries to close the distance and clinch but Heikkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Heikkinen connects with a right hand. Small shakes it off. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heikkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1# Small moves out of range as Heikkinen strikes. Small bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Heikkinen tries to move into range but Small moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Small scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2# Small closes the distance and clinches. Heikkinen with a knee to the head.
A short left from Heikkinen. #BC# Heikkinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Small throws a shot to the body.
Heikkinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Small. Heikkinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand! Heikkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Small there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2# Good shot there by Heikkinen. Heikkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Heikkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Small staying out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from Heikkinen. Small does a little dance to reset his feet. Good work by Heikkinen as he checks the leg kick. Small swings widly with a right hand
and Heikkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Heikkinen misses with an uppercut. Heikkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Small in his tracks. Heikkinen misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely. Heikkinen slips under a jab. Small with a body punch. A glancing blow. A good leg kick by Small. Heikkinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Heikkinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3# Small is looking to score with low kicks. Heikkinen misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely. Small defending well as Heikkinen loads up on a big left hand. Heikkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jab from Heikkinen. A big left from Heikkinen misses. It seemed like Small was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Heikkinen connects with a crisp jab. Small throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heikkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Small wants to slow Heikkinen down by chopping away at his legs. A counter left hand to the body from Heikkinen misses its target. Small 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. Heikkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Small throws a body shot but no joy. Heikkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Heikkinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A shot to the body from Small misses and Heikkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice uppercut there from Small.#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! Small throws a nice inside leg kick. Heikkinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Heikkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Heikkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Small looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Small misses with a leg kick. Heikkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Small misses with a leg kick and Heikkinen counters with a lovely shot to the body. That kick from Heikkinen tenderised Small's leg. Small is trying to keep his angry face on. Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Small uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heikkinen. Heikkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily. Heikkinen backing away here, and Small unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot. Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small swings widly with a right hand
and Heikkinen counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen clearly takes that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4# Small looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heikkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Small's hands. Heikkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Small fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heikkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Heikkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heikkinen stuns Small with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Small lands a body shot.
Small misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Heikkinen counters with a straight right hand. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Small 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 Heikkinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heikkinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heikkinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Heikkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heikkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Small stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Heikkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. Heikkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Small has time to react. Heikkinen misses with a straight left. Small swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Small misses with a lunging right hand
and Heikkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# A jab from Heikkinen does it's job there. A low kick from Small is predictable there and Heikkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A bone on bone clash there as Heikkinen blocks the leg kick.
Heikkinen scores with a jab. Small acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Heikkinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Small on the side of the head. Heikkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Small doesn't seem bothered though. Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heikkinen. Heikkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Small momentarily.
Heikkinen throws a hook but Small avoids it easily. Small has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A cross from Heikkinen lands. Heikkinen throws a body shot but no joy. Heikkinen scores with a jab. A slapping leg kick lands for Small.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small throws a combination. Heikkinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2# Heikkinen checks a leg kick nicely. A good leg kick by Small. Heikkinen stuns Small with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Heikkinen misses with a body shot.
Small takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Heikkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Heikkinen is just out of range. Heikkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Heikkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. Heikkinen throws a body punch but Small moves out of range. Small scores with a jab to the body. Heikkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heikkinen throws out a loose jab but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heikkinen manages to avoid it. Small throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heikkinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Heikkinen misses the shot to the body. Small feints a counter leg kick.#T3# Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small thumps Heikkinen with a low kick. Small misses with a right hand and Heikkinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2# Small instigates a clinch. Heikkinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Heikkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. Small digs a right hand into Heikkinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heikkinen's gas tank. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. A short right from Small on the inside. Heikkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Heikkinen misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Small as the two fighters clinch.
Small lands a hook that snaps the head of Heikkinen backwards. Small tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A left hand lands to the body for Small.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Small blocks an uppercut.
#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heikkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Small lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heikkinen. Small lands a hook that snaps the head of Heikkinen backwards. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Small works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Small - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Small.
Small lands a shoulder strike. Small working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heikkinens head. Small lands with a right to the head. Uriah Small seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heikkinen backwards. Small has Heikkinen pressed against the cage, preventing Heikkinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Heikkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Uriah Small will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Heikkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Small throws out the jab. Heikkinen connects with a single shot there. Heikkinen throws a big shot that misses. Heikkinen jabs Small right on the nose. Small blinks but takes it well. Small tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heikkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away. It looked like Heikkinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Small. Nice defenses there by Small. Heikkinen looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range. Heikkinen throws a hook but Small blocks it. Heikkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Some bone on bone action there as Heikkinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Nice uppercut lands for Heikkinen. That snapped Small's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heikkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Small works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Heikkinen needs to keep his hands up - Small had a free shot at his head there. Small finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Small throws a right and a left that Heikkinen avoids nicely. #T1# Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. It looked like Heikkinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Small. Heikkinen 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. Heikkinen misses with a looping right. Small slips a straight right by Heikkinen. Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot. Heikkinen lands with a good body shot. Small misses the shot to the body. Heikkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Heikkinen lands a jab to the head.
Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen. Heikkinen swings widly with a right hand
letting Small counter with a right hand. Heikkinen lands with a straight right. Small didn't see that one coming. Heikkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heikkinen moves away. Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Small connects with a single shot there. Small scores with the left hand. Heikkinen knows he should have avoided that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen. Heikkinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Small. Small throws a looping overhand right but Heikkinen ducks down to avoid it. Small moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A left lands for Small. Heikkinen checks the leg kick. Heikkinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. The fighters circling - Heikkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Heikkinen looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range. Small takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Heikkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Small walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heikkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Heikkinen's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Nice shot by Small. Small misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Heikkinen counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# Heikkinen throws a nice outside leg kick. Heikkinen looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range. Small moves out of range as Heikkinen strikes. Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heikkinen moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Heikkinen does a little dance to reset his feet. Kaino Heikkinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Heikkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small takes one to the chin there. Heikkinen scores with a body shot.
Heikkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heikkinen's head backwards. Heikkinen cracks Small with a good jab. Heikkinen misses with a looping right. Small blocks a jab. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heikkinen, as that shot connected.
Heikkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.#T4# Heikkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Small looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Heikkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Small throws a leg kick which misses Heikkinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Heikkinen tries to avoid it. Heikkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2# Small clinches up with Heikkinen and pushes him back against the cage. Small throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. 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. Heikkinen prevents a body shot from Small. A short left from Small. Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Heikkinen uses good head movement to avoid it. Small throws a head punch that misses. Good body shot from Small.
Heikkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Kaino Heikkinen. I think Heikkinen 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46 Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaino Heikkinen! Kaino Heikkinen retains his middleweight title! A relieved looking Kaino Heikkinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1# Small misses the shot to the body. Small misses the body punch and Heikkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Small connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heikkinen. Heikkinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Small misses with a body shot.
Small fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Small checks a leg kick. Small misses with a low kick. Heikkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Small. Heikkinen misses with a body shot.
Small bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Heikkinen checks a leg kick nicely. Heikkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Heikkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight. Small uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heikkinen. Heikkinen ducks under a wild hook from Small. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heikkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. Heikkinen cracks a nice hook into Small's ribs. Small sizes up Heikkinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1# Small fails to land with a series of punches.
Small throws a leg kick but Heikkinen checks it. Small connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Heikkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Small throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heikkinen lands a lovely overhand right. Small scores with a shot to the body.
Heikkinen lands a jab to Small's midsection. Heikkinen slips under a jab. Heikkinen stuns Small with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heikkinen.
Small throws a right and a left that Heikkinen avoids nicely. Heikkinen moves into range and connects with a jab. 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! Small lands a slapping body shot.
Heikkinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Small's head. Small throws a hook but Heikkinen avoids it easily. Heikkinen lands a nice hook to Small's body. Small takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Heikkinen scores with a decent looking hook.#T2# Heikkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small staying out of range there. Small throws a lazy right hand but Heikkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Heikkinen lands a lovely overhand right. Small throws a solid leg kick but Heikkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Small. Heikkinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Small misses with an uppercut. Heikkinen saw that one coming. Heikkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Heikkinen scores with a jab to the head.
Small lands a jab to the nose. Small takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Heikkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Some bone on bone action there as Heikkinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Small takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Heikkinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Nice straight punches there by Heikkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heikkinen. Heikkinen connects with an inside leg kick. Small connects with a leg kick. Heikkinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3# Heikkinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Small 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 Heikkinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heikkinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Small lands a jab to Heikkinen's midsection. Heikkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Heikkinen missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Heikkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Heikkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Small's calf. A swing and a miss from Small. Heikkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. Small throws a low kick, looking for Heikkinen's leg but Heikkinen calmly moves out of range. Heikkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Small's head backwards. Small tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heikkinen is able to avoid easily. Heikkinen throws a jab when Small was well out of range. Heikkinen takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses. Heikkinen slips a straight right by Small. Small is looking to clinch but Heikkinen is avoiding it.
Heikkinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Small needs to keep his hands up - Heikkinen had a free shot at his head there. Small misses with a hook. Heikkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away. Small swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Heikkinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heikkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2# Small has closed the distance and engaged Heikkinen in a clinch.
Small managing to block the knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Small misses with the head strike.
Heikkinen looking to throw knees to the head but Small is blocking nicely.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Heikkinen controls his hands.
Small misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Heikkinen. A right hand to the body from Small.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Heikkinen misses with a knee strike.
Heikkinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Small.
Heikkinen blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Small takes a shot right to the bread basket. Small on the wrong end of a nice hook. Heikkinen loads up on a big right hand but Small slips the punch. Heikkinen lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Small. Heikkinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Small. Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heikkinen throws out the jab. Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heikkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Heikkinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Heikkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Heikkinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Heikkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Small lands the left hand. Small moves out of range of the strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Small fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heikkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Heikkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small lands the left hand.#T1# Heikkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Small is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heikkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heikkinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heikkinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Small checks a leg kick. Small unleashes a big counter combination but Heikkinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Heikkinen thuds his right hand into Small's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Heikkinen throws out a powerful jab. Small defending well as Heikkinen loads up on a big left hand. Heikkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Small moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Small looks to clinch and Heikkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Heikkinen misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Small.
Kaino Heikkinen is winning the standup battle so far. A big left from Heikkinen misses. Small blocks a jab.#T2# Small walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heikkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Heikkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing. Small finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Heikkinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Small throws a leg kick and Heikkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Small fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heikkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Heikkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Heikkinen lands. Heikkinen throws a low kick, looking for Small's leg but Small calmly moves out of range. Small appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Small has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Heikkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Small sees it coming and avoids it easily. Heikkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around? Small is looking to slow Heikkinen down with leg kicks. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Heikkinen.
Small misses with a low kick.
Heikkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Small lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Small tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heikkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Heikkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3# Heikkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heikkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing. Small throws out a counter right but Heikkinen avoids it with no problem. Small punishes Heikkinen's body with a nice straight punch. Small takes a swing at Heikkinen's ribcage but misses. Heikkinen cracks Small with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Small throws a low kick but Heikkinen avoids it. Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Small takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Small throws a body punch but Heikkinen moves out of range. Heikkinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heikkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Small avoids the body shot from Heikkinen.
Small jabs Heikkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heikkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Small stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A clash of legs there as Small blocks the low kick.#T4# Nice defenses there by Heikkinen. Heikkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Small with a jab. A slapping leg kick lands for Heikkinen.
Heikkinen cracks a nice hook into Small's ribs. Heikkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Heikkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A punch combination from Small misses. Heikkinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Small throws a hook but Heikkinen blocks it. Heikkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. Heikkinen misses the shot to the body. Heikkinen throws a leg kick but Small checks it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small lands with a right hand. Heikkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Small counters with a two punch combo. Small connects with a solid leg kick. Small connects with a solid leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kaino Heikkinen will probably get the nod. That's time! Heikkinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Small shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Small works Heikkinen's body with a nice hook. Heikkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Small scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2# Heikkinen gets tackled into the cage by Small. Small maintains the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Heikkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Small lands a shoulder strike. Heikkinen lands with a right to the head. Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the head but Small blocks with his arms.
Heikkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heikkinen blocks a body shot from Small. Small avoiding damage as Heikkinen throws knees to the body.
Heikkinen misses with a knee to the head. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Heikkinen. Heikkinen misses with some punches.
#T1# Heikkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Heikkinen controls the action.
Heikkinen lands a hook to the side of the head. Heikkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heikkinen misses with a hook from the clinch. Heikkinen looking to throw knees to the head but Small is blocking nicely.
Small takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heikkinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Heikkinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Small has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Small pushes Heikkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Small misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Heikkinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Small is defending well for now. A hook to the body from Small.
A right hand to the body from Small.
Small working some nice short punches in the clinch. Uriah Small seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Small lands a shoulder strike. Uriah Small 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! Nice body punch from Small - that landed with a thud.
Heikkinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Heikkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Heikkinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Small lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heikkinen backwards. Small avoiding damage as Heikkinen throws knees to the body.
Small lands a body shot in the clinch.
Small lands a hook to the side of the head. Small lands a left hand.
Small gets through Heikkinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Small. A short right from Small on the inside. Heikkinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Small lands a hook to the side of the head. Small lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heikkinen. Small misses with the head strike.
#T3# A nice right hand lands inside from Small. Heikkinen looking to throw knees to the head but Small is blocking nicely.
Small lands a body punch in the clinch. Small pushes Heikkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Small scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2# Heikkinen is rocked! Small throws a head punch that misses. Kaino Heikkinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Heikkinen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heikkinen. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Small creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Small lands an uppercut. Heikkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. Small lands with a light punch inside. Small tries to work over Heikkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Heikkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Heikkinen controls the action.
#T4# Small lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heikkinen 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! Heikkinen blocking some punches.
Heikkinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
Small misses with the head strike.
Heikkinen lands an uppercut. Heikkinen blocks a body shot from Small. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heikkinen. A nice left hand lands by Small.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heikkinen lands with a right to the head. Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Heikkinen. Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the head but Small blocks with his arms.
Heikkinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Uriah Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Heikkinen 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! Kaino Heikkinen retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
GC 295
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Sinytsyn closes the distance and pushes Small back into the cage. Small tries a body shot but Sinytsyn blocks it.
Sinytsyn blocks a body shot from Small. Sinytsyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. Sinytsyn misses with a punch to the body.
Sinytsyn misses with the head strike.
Small misses with the head strike.
Sinytsyn pressing his opponent against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Small misses with some punches.
Sinytsyn lands an elbow inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Sinytsyn stalling against the cage.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sinytsyn. Small scores with a shoulder strike. #T1# Sinytsyn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Small throws a head punch that misses. Sinytsyn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards. Sinytsyn lands a body punch. Good body shot from Small.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Sinytsyn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Sinytsyn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Small lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A short left from Sinytsyn. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sinytsyn. With the fighters up against the cage, Sinytsyn throws an elbow but misses. Sinytsyn working hard to break the clinch. Sinytsyn lands with a right to the head. Small can't find room to land a body shot as Sinytsyn controls the action.
Sinytsyn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Small has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sinytsyn misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Small.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sinytsyn avoiding damage.
#T2# Small lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Good body shot from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn scores with a shoulder strike. Small lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sinytsyn backwards. Sinytsyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sinytsyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. A right handed body shot lands from Sinytsyn.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sinytsyn's elbow. Small lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sinytsyn backwards. Sinytsyn lands an elbow inside. Sinytsyn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Small. A nice left hand lands by Small.
Sinytsyn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms. Sinytsyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Small misses with some punches.
#T3# Small tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sinytsyn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sinytsyn's elbow. Small misses with a body punch.
Sinytsyn working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Still in the clinch, Sinytsyn scores with a nice short uppercut. A short uppercut from Small. Sinytsyn lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# It looks like Uriah Small has been cut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Sinytsyn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Small backwards. Nice elbow from Sinytsyn. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Sinytsyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sinytsyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Jab, jab by Sinytsyn - just one landing. Small loads up on a big right hand but Sinytsyn slips the punch. Sinytsyn checks a low kick from Small. Sinytsyn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Small cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sinytsyn throws a leg kick which misses Small's front leg but catches the back leg as Small tries to avoid it. Sinytsyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Sinytsyn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Small keeps the fight on the outside. A decent looking body kick lands there for Sinytsyn. Sinytsyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Small wants to land a leg kick but Sinytsyn is out of range. Sinytsyn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Small. Small obviously looking to wear him down.
Sinytsyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Sinytsyn. Sinytsyn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Small avoids the head kick by Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Small counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sinytsyn's knee momentarily. Sinytsyn lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn dominated that round. The cut man is working on Uriah Small's cut. 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# Sinytsyn misses with a body shot.
Sinytsyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sinytsyn misses with a body shot.
Sinytsyn misses with a two punch combination.
Sinytsyn is looking to wear down Small with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Small dips to his left and cracks Sinytsyn with an uppercut!#CL2# Small darts in and clinches Sinytsyn up against the cage. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sinytsyn blocks a body shot from Small. Sinytsyn blocks an uppercut.
Sinytsyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sinytsyn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Small's brow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sinytsyn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Sinytsyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around? Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sinytsyn's elbow. Small tries to work over Sinytsyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Sinytsyn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Small scores with a jab. Sinytsyn acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1# Sinytsyn lands with a shot to the body. Small is looking to clinch. Small throws a leg kick which misses Sinytsyn's front leg but catches the back leg as Sinytsyn tries to avoid it. No joy there for Sinytsyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sinytsyn misses with an uppercut. Sinytsyn lands a nice hook to Small's body. Small takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Small tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sinytsyn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Small flicks out a counter leg kick but Sinytsyn steps away. Small jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sinytsyn tried to score with a low kick but Small checks it. A shot to the body from Small misses and Sinytsyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sinytsyn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Small throws a counter combo. Small throws a hook but Sinytsyn blocks it. Small lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Small takes one to the side of the head.
Sinytsyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Small takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Small will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Small takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Sinytsyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sinytsyn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sinytsyn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Small. Sinytsyn works over Small's head and body with a nice combination. Small keeps the fight on the outside. Small takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Small tries to clinch up. Sinytsyn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Small.
Small misses with a two punch combination.
Sinytsyn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3# Sinytsyn misses with a body shot.
Sinytsyn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sinytsyn throws a nice outside leg kick. Small gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Small takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sinytsyn slips a straight right by Small. Sinytsyn misses with an uppercut. #CL# Sinytsyn has closed the distance and engaged Small in a clinch.
Small prevents a body shot from Sinytsyn. Sinytsyn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A nice glancing elbow lands by Sinytsyn. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Sinytsyn trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sinytsyn. #BC# Sinytsyn manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL# Small tries to keep at a distance but Sinytsyn has taken the fight into 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! Small takes a shot to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Sinytsyn.
#BC# Sinytsyn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Small circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sinytsyn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinytsyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Sinytsyn feints and then cracks Small's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Small down. Aleksandr Sinytsyn is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Sinytsyn moves into the clinch. Small takes a shot to the head. Small tries to work over Sinytsyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sinytsyn tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Sinytsyn uses good head movement to avoid it. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Uriah Small's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Small wants to land a leg kick but Sinytsyn is out of range. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinytsyn scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Small moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Sinytsyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small. Sinytsyn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sinytsyn getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Sinytsyn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Small swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sinytsyn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sinytsyn lands a leg kick that knocks Small off balance momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot to the body from Small misses and Sinytsyn counters with a straight right hand. Small tries to work over Sinytsyn's front leg with a kick but Sinytsyn checks it. Sinytsyn lands a lovely overhand right. Small has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sinytsyn finds it's way round the side to connect with Small's head. #T1# Sinytsyn lands with a hook. Small tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Sinytsyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Sinytsyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small. Sinytsyn moves into range and connects with a jab. Small wants to clinch. Small throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Small connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Sinytsyn misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely. Sinytsyn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Small. Small circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Small dodges the punch combination from Sinytsyn.
A jab from Sinytsyn finds it's way through Small's defenses. Sinytsyn throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily. Sinytsyn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Small paws at him with a jab and circles away. Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Small scores to the head and body with a nice 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! Small 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. A little feinted left hand from Sinytsyn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Small turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Small misses with a low kick as Sinytsyn jumps back.#CL# Sinytsyn closes the distance and clinches. Sinytsyn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sinytsyn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sinytsyn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Sinytsyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Small misses enabling Sinytsyn to counter with a crisp jab. Small throws a body shot but no joy. Small slips a straight right by Sinytsyn. Sinytsyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sinytsyn tries to clinch but Small is having none of it. Small circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3# Small throws a chopping leg kick but Sinytsyn manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Small lands a jab to Sinytsyn's midsection. A lazy left from Sinytsyn finds it's target. Sinytsyn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively. Small scores with a nice right hand.
Sinytsyn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Small moves away from the strike by Sinytsyn. Small lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Sinytsyn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2# Sinytsyn is rocked! Sinytsyn walks into a stiff left hand from Small. Oh Sinytsyn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Small's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Sinytsyn tries to bum rush Small with a series of wild strikes but Small uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Small circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Sinytsyn tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Small wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uriah Small! Uriah Small 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:
GC 289
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1# McDaniels blocks a jab. McDaniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDaniels. McDaniels misses with a takedown attempt and McDaniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've been informed that McDaniels 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.#CL# Small has closed the distance and engaged McDaniels in a clinch.
Small lands a shoulder strike. McDaniels blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from McDaniels.
Good body shot from Small.
McDaniels misses with a short punch on the inside. McDaniels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDaniels stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. McDaniels misses with a punch to the body.
McDaniels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Small 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! Small working some nice short punches in the clinch. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Small has a couple of punches blocked by McDaniels.
McDaniels misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from McDaniels. Small misses with the head strike.
Small misses with a body punch.
Small makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. McDaniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. Small scores with an uppercut up the middle. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. McDaniels misses with a short punch on the inside. McDaniels scores with an uppercut up the middle. Small has a couple of punches blocked by McDaniels.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. McDaniels lands a right hand. A short left from McDaniels. McDaniels misses with the head strike.
Small lands a body punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short right from McDaniels. McDaniels working aggressively here.
#T2# McDaniels lands an uppercut. McDaniels misses with a short punch on the inside. McDaniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDaniels blocks a body shot from Small. McDaniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDaniels pushes Small back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Small gets through McDaniels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Small works on McDaniels's body with a couple of short punches. Small scores with a nice hook to the head. Small misses with a punch to the body.
Small works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Small lands a left hand.
McDaniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. McDaniels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smalls head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. McDaniels misses with a punch to the body.
McDaniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Small.
#T3# Small blocks a body shot from McDaniels. McDaniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDaniels has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by McDaniels.
Small misses with some punches.
McDaniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by McDaniels.
A right hand to the body from Small.
McDaniels misses with a body punch.
Small lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. McDaniels tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Small lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short right from Small on the inside. McDaniels misses with a punch on the inside.
McDaniels working aggressively here.
McDaniels misses with a hook from the clinch. McDaniels misses with a short punch on the inside. McDaniels blocks a body shot from Small. #T4# McDaniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Small swings wildly with an uppercut but McDaniels uses good head movement to avoid it. Small misses with a hook from 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! McDaniels misses with a body punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. McDaniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Small blocking some punches.
McDaniels throws a head punch that misses. Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDaniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDaniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. McDaniels misses with a body punch.
Small prevents a body shot from McDaniels. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. A right hand to the body from Small.
McDaniels blocking some punches.
McDaniels prevents a body shot from Small. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small dominated that round. That's time! Small's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# McDaniels tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Small connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2# McDaniels is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Small's half guard.#ES# Small makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! McDaniels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Small avoids it really well and circles away. McDaniels fails with a takedown attempt. Small was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. McDaniels throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! McDaniels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Small but Small pushes him off and we're back to square one. Uriah Small has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horatius McDaniels. McDaniels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Small but Small pushes him off and we're back to square one. McDaniels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Small can pounce on him.
McDaniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1# McDaniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Small pinned against the cage. Small gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. McDaniels is breathing heavily. Small lands with a shot to the body. McDaniels fails to land the takedown. McDaniels shoots in for a takedown but Small shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Small looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. A jab from Small does it's job there. McDaniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Small sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDaniels somewhat. Small throws a quick inside leg kick. McDaniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2# McDaniels tries for a takedown but Small circles away easily and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Small throws a leg kick which misses McDaniels's front leg but catches the back leg as McDaniels tries to avoid it. #CL# Small moves into the clinch. Small blocking some punches.
McDaniels misses with a body punch.
Small scores with a shot to the side of McDaniels'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! McDaniels takes a shot to the head. #ROC# McDaniels is rocked! Small lands with a right to the head. McDaniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Small finish him? Small dips a shoulder and cracks McDaniels with a mighty uppercut! McDaniels falls back against the cage and Small unloads with a barrage of strikes! McDaniels 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 - Small screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small! Our winner, Uriah Small, 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:
GC 280
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1# Payton throws a jab but it's blocked by Small. Payton blocks a jab. Payton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Payton lands a jab to the nose. Payton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Small lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Payton shoots in looking for a takedown. Small tries to sprawl out of it but Payton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Small manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've been hearing reports that Payton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2# Small moves into range and clinches up with Payton. Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small misses with a body punch.
Payton wants to take the fight to the mat but Small manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD# Payton has picked Small up - he's going for a ride! Payton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half 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! Payton controlling the action here. #T1# Payton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Payton forces the positional change into back control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Small prevents Payton from getting a body triangle.#SUB# Payton is looking for the choke from the back position but Small is controlling his hands well. #SUB# Payton seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Small's chin but Small turns very nicely into Payton's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Small.
#T2# Payton trying to control the position.
Payton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Payton trying to control but Small is working from the bottom. Payton pushing down on Small's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Payton in particular looking to stall.#T3# Payton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Small for as long as he can get away with.#SUB# Payton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Small tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Payton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evan Payton! Evan Payton retains his middleweight title! Evan Payton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GC 275
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1# Glover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Glover avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Glover's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Glover's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Glover ducks under a wild hook from Small. Small throws a leg kick that is checked and Glover counters with a straight right hand. Small looks to land a right hand but Glover moved out of range. Small lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2# Glover moves into the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Small.
Small lands a hook to the side of the head. Glover has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Small after a bit of a struggle. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Small prevents the takedown attempt.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small scores with a hook to the body. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Small. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Glover lands a body punch in the clinch. A short uppercut from Glover. #T1##TD2# Glover gets a trip takedown into half guard. Glover with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Small is trying to stand.
Glover controlling the action here.#T2# Small wants to get back to his feet.
Glover with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Small paws at him with a jab and circles away. Small tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Glover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Uriah Small has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Glover.#T3# Glover wants to clinch. Glover staying out of range there. Glover tries to counter with a clinch but Small shakes him off and moves away. Small swings and misses with a shot to the body and Glover counters with a nice uppercut. Small is looking to chop away at Glover's legs. Small buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Small scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glover doesn't seem bothered though. Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Small paws at him with a jab and circles away. Small half committed to a counter leg kick. Small throws a shot from downtown. Glover moves away and avoids it. Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Glover moves away from the strike by Small. Glover tries to clinch up but Small circles away and keeps his distance. Glover tries to clinch but Small is having none of it. #TD2# Glover shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Small napping and manages to drive through into side control! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Small wants to get back to his feet. A lull in the action here. Glover fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Small scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Don Glover has been cut.#CL2# Glover gets in close and instigates a clinch. Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small lands a body punch in the clinch. Glover takes a shot to the head. Small scores with a shot to the side of Glover's head. Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow. Small misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# Glover gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Small utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Small wants to stand and escape but Glover is having none of it. Glover not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Small is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1# Glover stays in close to Small's body and controls the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2# Glover throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Small tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Glover is in Small's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Glover 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. Glover won't allow Small to get back to his feet. Glover wants to pass the guard but Small is keeping the position. Don Glover has got the better of the ground game so far. Glover is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3# Small is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glover is controlling him. #SU2# Glover stands up from Small's guard - Glover perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Glover lands a nice leg kick that just misses Small's sensitive parts. A left lands for Small. Small circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uriah Small is winning the standup battle so far. Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glover sees it coming and avoids it easily. Glover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small. Small connects with an inside leg kick. Glover works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Small throws a hook but Glover blocks it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Glover tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Glover cracks Small with a right hand to the side of the head. A cross from Small lands. Small uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. 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 Uriah Small will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Don Glover's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Glover throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Small's waist but Small gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Glover off to one side. Small appears to be looking for a big counter. Nice uppercut there from Small. Small leaves Glover with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Glover throws a shot from downtown. Small moves away and avoids it. Small scores with a nice head shot.#ROC# Glover is rocked! Small scores with a jab. Glover acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Glover is still on wobbly legs! Can Small finish him? Don Glover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Glover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Small doesn't seem bothered though. #CL# Glover tries to keep at a distance but Small has taken the fight into the clinch. Small blocking some punches.
Glover misses with a short punch on the inside. Glover has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Small is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Uriah Small has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Glover. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Glover is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Small gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover seems to have recovered his senses. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Glover. Glover tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Glover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Small prevents it.
#T1# Small misses with some punches.
Small lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glover backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Small lands a shot to the body. Glover blocks a body shot from Small. #BC2# Glover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Small throws a lazy uppercut
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Small keeps the fight on the outside. Uriah Small is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A low kick from Small misses and Glover counters with a nice uppercut. Small is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glover can do to turn this around? A chopping leg kick lands by Small. Small scores with a shot to the body.
Glover walks into a jab. Glover stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Small. Small scores with a jab to the head.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Glover blocks a jab. Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small is looking to slow Glover down with leg kicks. Small fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Glover is out of range. A clash of legs there as Glover blocks the low kick. Small throws a lazy uppercut
letting Glover counter with a right hand. Small fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Glover takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Small throws an overhand right that lands on Glover's shoulder, as Glover tries to avoid the shot. Glover's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Glover throws a right and a left that both miss. Small missing with a left hand there. Glover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Glover throws out a counter right but Small avoids it with no problem. A chopping leg kick lands by Small. Small throws an overhand right that lands on Glover's shoulder, as Glover tries to avoid the shot. #T3# Small fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glover has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Glover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Small moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGlover. Small circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glover blocks a jab. Small misses with a hook to the body
and Glover counters with an outside leg kick.
Small tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Glover gets in close and instigates a clinch. Uriah Small is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it. Glover is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Small pulls him back up using the underhooks. Don Glover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Uriah Small has scored more points in the clinch so far. Glover has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Small avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glover is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4# A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land. Glover wants a takedown but no success here.
Glover is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Small gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Glover tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Glover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small digs a right hand into Glover's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glover's gas tank. Glover lands an uppercut. Glover has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Small is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Small prevents a body shot from Glover. Glover misses with a short punch on the inside. Glover misses with a short punch on the inside. Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Uriah Small showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Small, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Small! An out of breath Uriah Small thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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GC 269
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1# Nurmy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Small as he jumps to the side. Small with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nurmy connects with a jab. Small connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Small misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Nurmy counters with a takedown into side control. Small is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Nurmy working the ground and pound but Small is defending the strikes. Nurmy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Small avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nurmy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Nurmy tries for a kimura but Small is defending well. Sloppy strikes there by Nurmy.#T1# Nurmy misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Nurmy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Small some visible discomfort.
Small pushes Nurmy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nurmy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Nurmy throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Small tries to escape but Nurmy is in control. Nurmy throwing strikes but Small manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Nurmy tries to get back to half guard but can't. Nurmy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Small's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Small tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nurmy. Nurmy 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.#T2##SUB# Nurmy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Nurmy regains full guard. Nicely done. Nurmy wants to sweep but no luck. Small trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nurmy's guard. Nurmy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB# Nurmy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurmy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Nurmy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Small manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Nurmy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Small wants to get back to his feet but Nurmy is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Nurmy postures up in Small's guard and throws a big left but Small blocks it. Nurmy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Nurmy chips away with some ground and pound. Nurmy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Nurmy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Small avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Nurmy with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4# Nurmy throws an elbow that misses. Small uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmy's guard. Nice move by Small!#REVB# Nurmy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Nurmy throwing strikes but missing. Nurmy stops Small from standing up. Small avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Small wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nurmy manages to pass to side control. Small avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalabib Nurmy dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Small lands a jab. Nurmy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD# Nurmy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurmy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Nurmy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. An elbow from Nurmy crashes against the mat.
Nurmy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Small regains half guard, as Nurmy was trying to land strikes. Small wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2# Small kicks off Nurmy and gets to his feet. A swing and a miss from Nurmy. A little jabbing left from Small on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1# Nurmy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Small finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmy's head. Small throws a hook but Nurmy avoids it easily. Small buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Small moves away from the strike by Nurmy. Khalabib Nurmy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A clash of legs there as Nurmy blocks the low kick. Small feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Nurmy misses with a takedown attempt and Small counters with a good low kick that Nurmy was not able to check. A jab from Nurmy finds it's way through Small's defenses. Nurmy throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it. Small throws a right and a left that Nurmy avoids nicely. #TD# Nurmy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Small quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2# Small has one foot on Nurmy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nurmy shoots in and drives through. Small sprawls well. Small throws out a counter right but Nurmy avoids it with no problem. Small stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalabib Nurmy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd cheers as Small lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmy doesn't seem phased though. Nurmy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD# Nurmy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2# Nurmy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Small wants to get back to his feet. Nurmy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Nurmy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Small keeps working. Small is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmy scores with a couple of nice shots. Small blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmy. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nurmy connects with a nice short shot to Small's temple. Small is looking to escape.#SUB# Nurmy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Small is just riding it out for now. Nurmy eventually gives up the hold. Khalabib Nurmy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Nurmy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Small's head. #T3# Nurmy lands with a punch from half guard. Nurmy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Nurmy thows a huge punch but Small dodges it nicely.
Nurmy stalling away here and it's allowed Small to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Small wants to stand up but Nurmy is controlling him. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Nurmy lands a couple of decent looking shots. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Nurmy postures up in Small's guard and throws a big left but Small blocks it. Nurmy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Small swivels though and keeps the full guard. Small is looking to stand up but Nurmy isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Nurmy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Small sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Small throws a lazy right hand but Nurmy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Uriah Small is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmy was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Nurmy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away. Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nurmy fails with the takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small 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. This is the final round! #R3# Nurmy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away. A punch lands to the side of Nurmy 's head but he takes it in his stride. Small pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nurmy is out of range and Small settles back down. A slow jab from Small misses its intended target. Nurmy lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nurmy fails with the takedown. Nurmy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmy shoots in looking for a takedown but Small manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalabib Nurmy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Small throws a shot to the body.
Small moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Small scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice leg kick lands there from Small. Small lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nurmy shoots in for a double leg but Small sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A solid leg kick lands there for Small.
#T1# Small cracks the inside of Nurmy's front leg. Small keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Small throws a leg kick which misses Nurmy's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmy tries to avoid it. Nurmy lands a body shot.
Small tests Nurmy's chin there with a solid looking shot. A nice inside leg kick there by Small. That's going to slow Nurmy down. Small throws a nice inside leg kick. Small is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Nice sprawl there from Small as Nurmy shoots in. Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Small feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Small connects with a body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jab by Small.#T2# A jab from Small finds it's way through Nurmy's defenses. Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
Small lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmy's head back.
Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nurmy goes for a double leg but Small avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Small continues to drive forward. Nurmy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Small. Nurmy throws a right hand that Small ducks under and follows up with a left that Small also avoids with ease. A little jabbing left from Small on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Small lands a nice hook to Nurmy's body. Nurmy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2# Small closes the distance and pushes Nurmy back into the cage. Small lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurmy or not. Small pushes Nurmy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Small cracks Nurmy with a nice body shot. Small lands with a left to the head. Small gets through Nurmy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Small scores with a shot to the side of Nurmy's head. Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmy. Small lands with a light punch inside. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. #T3# Small is working Nurmy over against the cage. Nurmy is looking to take this one to the mat. Small lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurmy or not. Nurmy prevents a body shot from Small. Small working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Small.
Small lands with a right to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Small.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Small creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short uppercut from Small. Nurmy tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing Nurmy back against the cage. Small works on Nurmy's body with a couple of short punches. Small lands a nice shot to the body. Nurmy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Nurmy takes a shot to the head. Small misses with some punches.
Nurmy throws a head punch that misses. Small makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Small is pressed up against the cage. Nurmy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Small down to the mat. Small avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. 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! Small changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A left lands for Nurmy. Small lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2# Small clinches. Small gets through Nurmy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Small is defending well against a takedown attempt. Small lands a hook to the side of the head. Uriah Small seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nurmy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A shot in the inside from Small. Small gets underhooks to prevent Nurmy's takedown attempt.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Uriah Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Small 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Small! A relieved looking Uriah Small thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
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Date: Dec 24, 2018 |
#R1# Small misses with a double jab.
Small moves out of range as Face strikes. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Small looks to throw the jab but Face is out of range. Face throwing a counter right hand but Small manages to avoid it. Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Face.
Face swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Small throws a looping overhand right but Face ducks down to avoid it. Small looks to land a right hand but Face moved out of range. Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Face connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Face rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Small looks to land a right hand but Face moved out of range. Small dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Face. That did some damage! Small misses with a straight right. An attempted straight right counter from Face misses the target. Face takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1# A nice inside leg kick there by Small. That's going to slow Face down. Small tries to clinch but fails miserably and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small. Face walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Face circles away from the clinch attempt.
Face throws a hook but Small avoids it easily. Face 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. Small with a jab. Face throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Face is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small. A chopping leg kick lands by Small. Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Face sees it coming and avoids it easily. Face is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small. Small finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2# The fighters circling - Face throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land. This has been an exciting period of action! Face throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Small appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Small.
A looping hook to the body misses from Face. Small does a little dance to reset his feet. Small misses with a looping right. Small loads up on a big right hand but Face slips the punch. Face needs to keep his hands up - Small had a free shot at his head there. Small with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Face to score with a decent uppercut. Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Face throws an off balance right hand
and Small counters with a nice uppercut. Small misses with a looping left. It looked like Face wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Small blocks a jab. Small scoring well with a low kick there.
Small digs a good hook to Face's body.
#T3# Face is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Small with a body punch. A glancing blow. Small lands a leg kick that knocks Face off balance momentarily. Face throws a shot from downtown. Small moves away and avoids it. Face on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Face blocks a leg kick. Face misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely. Face lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively. Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Face lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Face is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A solid leg kick lands there for Small.
Face misses with a wild body shot. Small throws a body punch but Face moves out of range. Nice body punch from Small. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Small moves out of range as Face strikes. Small misses the jab. Small throws a hook to the side of Face's head but Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Face. Face lands a two punch combo.
Small connects with an inside leg kick. Small slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Small jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Small showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A punch combination from Face misses. Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Face.#CL2# Small closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Small drops his hands momentarily and Face takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Face scores with a nice right hand.
Face staying out of range there. Face looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. Small chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Small chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Face takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Face moves out of range as Small strikes. Face misses with a lunging right hand
and Small connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Small misses with a series of wild punches.
Small is looking to chop away at Face's legs. Face ducks under a wild hook from Small. A left lands for Small. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Face 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.#T1# Nice uppercut there from Small. Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Face takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Face blocks a low kick nicely. Small blocks a jab. Small throws the left hand but Face avoids the punch easily. Face throws a series of punches but Small avoids them all with ease. Small tries to clinch but fails miserably and Face counters with a straight right hand. Small misses with a hook. Face misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Small appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Face swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Face is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Small scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2# A good leg kick by Small. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Face does a little dance to reset his feet. Face is looking to counter punch. Small uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Some wild striking there from Small.
Small moves out of range of the strikes. Small slips a straight right by Face. Small misses with a double jab
and Face counters with a straight right hand. Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small scores with a crisp jab that stopped Face in his tracks. Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small. Small lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2# Small moves into the clinch.#T3# A shot in the inside from Small. Small misses with some punches.
#BC# Face's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Face misses with a double jab.
Small moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Face uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small. Small throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Face. Face misses with a looping left. Face on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Small lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Face's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Small throws a leg kick but Face checks it. Face stalks Small and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Small's face. Small staggers backwards, shaken.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Small misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Small clinches up against the cage. Small misses with some punches.
Face prevents a body shot from Small. Small lands with a short head shot on the inside. Face prevents a body shot from Small. Small prevents Face from breaking the clinch. Small lands a left hand.
#ROC2# Face is rocked! Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Oh Face is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Face is trying to break free. Face seems to have got his legs back now. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Face has had enough of the clinch but Small keeps him there for the moment. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Face looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# Face escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Small slips a jab from Face. Small wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# A big right from Small misses. Face throwing a counter right hand but Small manages to avoid it. Small misses with an uppercut. Small bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Small walks into a stiff left hand from Face. Small misses with an uppercut. Face saw that one coming. Face misses the jab. Small thumps Face with a low kick. Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Face. Face scores with the left hand. Small knows he should have avoided that one. Small misses with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Face loads up on a big right hand but Small slips the punch. Uriah Small seems to be getting the better of the standup. Small lands a glancing blow to the side of Face's head. Small throws a lazy uppercut
and Face counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Small thinking. Good leg kick by Small there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1# Small slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Small works the jab nicely. Small digs a good body shot into Face's ribs. Face misses with a few strikes there.
Face steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small. Face misses with a looping left. Face 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 slapping leg kick lands for Small.
Face misses with an uppercut. Small lands an overhand right. Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Face slips a jab and a cross from Small.
#KD2# Small lands a left and a right that send Face crashing to the mat, dazed. Small thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Face misses. Small uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Face.#T2# Small connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Face tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD2# Small cracks Face with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Face looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Small finish him?
Small pounces like a tiger and cracks Face with a vicious hook! Face is down but not out! Small follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Uriah Small! Our winner, Uriah Small, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
#R1# Small defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diallo. Small tries a quick counter leg kick but Diallo is wise to it. Diallo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Small connects with a solid leg kick. The crowd cheers as Small lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diallo doesn't seem phased though. Diallo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Small avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youssoufa Diallo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Small displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diallo. Diallo looks for a takedown but Small sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diallo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Diallo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Youssoufa Diallo has been cut. Diallo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1# Diallo tries to move into range but Small moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD# Small tries to sprawl but Diallo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2# Small pushes Diallo off and gets back to his feet. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Small, right into the meat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diallo or perhaps it was just good defense by Small, which made it look bad. Small leaves Diallo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Small with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Small connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diallo's hands. Small dips to his left and cracks Diallo with an uppercut! Small lands a jab to Diallo's midsection. Small chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL# Diallo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Small told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2# A short right hand to the side of the head by Small. Small scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2# Diallo is rocked! Small scores with a shot to the side of Diallo's head. Oh Diallo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Small creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Diallo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Diallo drops to his knees and Small pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small! A very excited looking Uriah Small 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1# Alberto just misses with a punch to the body.
Small misses with the combination.
Small misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Alberto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Small misses with a jab to the body
and Alberto counters with a stiff right hand. Small thumps Alberto with a low kick. Alberto misses with a low kick as Small jumps back. Small misses with the combination.
Small scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2# It looks like Tony Alberto has been cut. Alberto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small. Small walks into a straight right hand from Alberto . Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alberto .
Small shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Alberto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Small just manages to avoid it. Small throws a body shot but no joy. Alberto checks a low kick from Small. Small's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alberto under the eye.#T1# Alberto avoids the body shot from Small.
Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Small avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Alberto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Alberto catches Small with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Alberto pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Alberto slips a jab and a cross from Small.
Alberto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alberto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Small misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alberto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Small getting the better of the striking in that exchange. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alberto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A telegraphed right hand from Alberto misses the target. Alberto throws a nice inside leg kick. Alberto misses with a low kick.
Alberto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Alberto 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.#T2# Alberto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Alberto lunges at Small with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Small's hand. Alberto throws a leg kick and Small counters with a leg kick. Small fails to land with a series of punches.
Alberto throws a poor cross that misses
and Small counters with a nice uppercut. Alberto cracks Small with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Alberto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alberto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Small. Small obviously looking to wear him down.
Alberto misses with a looping right. Small is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Small throws a lazy right hand but Alberto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Small falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alberto counters with a nice uppercut. Small misses with a low kick. A slow jab from Small misses its intended target. Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Alberto misses with a low kick. Small is looking to score with low kicks. An inside leg kick from Small misses. Alberto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd cheers as Small lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alberto doesn't seem phased though. Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Alberto is just out of range. Small sizes up Alberto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Alberto misses with a looping left. Small cracks the inside of Alberto 's front leg. Alberto checks a leg kick. Nice defenses there by Small. Alberto takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses. Small scores with the left hand. Alberto knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2# Alberto is rocked! Alberto 's corner calls for a 1-2. Alberto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Oh Alberto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Small lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alberto 's sensitive parts. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alberto walks straight into a right hand from Small - that's dropped him! Small jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Alberto from any more punishment! Alberto complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Uriah Small! A victorious Uriah Small 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2018 |
#R1# Small throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Tupper is breathing heavily. Tupper throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Small scores with a hook to the body. Tupper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Small lands a right hook to the body.
Small scores with a jab to the body. Small scores with a body shot.
Small cracks a nice hook into Tupper's ribs. Small connects with a right hand. Tupper shakes it off. Tupper takes one 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! Small fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tupper. Small steps in with a hook that catches Tupper right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Small follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tupper looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small! Uriah Small 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1# Small throws a nice inside leg kick. Payne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Small misses with a two punch combination.
Small scores with a leg kick.
Small connects with a crisp jab. Payne dodges the punch combination from Small.
Small jabs Payne to the body, keeping him at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small throws a good cross that connects.
Small misses the shot to the body. Sloppy strikes from Small. Those never looked like landing. A bone on bone clash there as Payne blocks the leg kick.
#T1# Small is looking to slow Payne down with leg kicks. Small throws a leg kick and Payne counters with a one-two to the body. Payne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily. Small works Payne's body with a nice hook. Small throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Small. Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Small lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payne's sensitive parts. Small lands with an uppercut that bounces Payne off the cage and back into range. Small scores with a jab to the head.
Small misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming. Payne keeps the fight on the outside. A low kick from Small misses and Payne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Small misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Small looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3# Small lands with a shot to the body. Small scores with a leg kick.
Small throws a body shot but no joy. Small uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Small turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Payne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Small fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Small throws a low kick, looking for Payne's leg but Payne calmly moves out of range. #CL2# Small drives through and clinches with Payne against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payne. Payne tries to break the clinch but Small is controlling the position. #T4# Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Payne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Small pushes Payne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Payne throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Small has Payne pressed against the cage, preventing Payne from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small misses with the head strike.
Payne working aggressively here.
Payne struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Payne misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Payne manages to break the clinch.
Small is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Payne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
Small scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Small looks to land a right hand but Payne moved out of range. Payne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Payne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Small connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payne scrambles back to his feet. Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Small stuns Payne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Small tried to score with a low kick but Payne checks it. Payne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Small listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away. An attempted straight right counter from Payne misses the target. Uriah Small seems to be getting the better of the standup. Small throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Small thinking. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Small throws a hook but Payne avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Payne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Small misses with a hook
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Small throws a leg kick that is checked and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stryker Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Small tries to close the distance and clinch but Payne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Small thumps Payne with a low kick. Small throws a leg kick that is checked and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Small uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Payne defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand. #CL2# Small clinches with his opponent.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Payne misses with a punch on the inside.
Payne lands a hook to the side of the head. Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Payne lands with a short head shot on the inside. Payne misses with some punches.
Small keeps control of Payne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Payne misses with a hook from the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Small.
Payne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Payne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Small pushes Payne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Payne cracks Small with a nice body shot. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Payne swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Payne blocks a body shot from Small. Nice body punch from Small. Small keeps control of Payne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3# Payne has had enough of the clinch but Small keeps him there for the moment. Small blocks a body shot from Payne. #BC# Payne manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet. Payne is looking to counter punch. Small connects with a body shot. Small cracks Payne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Small throws a leg kick which misses Payne's front leg but catches the back leg as Payne tries to avoid it. Small connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Payne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payne. Small lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T4# Small fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A low kick from Small misses and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Payne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small lands a nice hook to Payne's body. Payne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Payne is out of range. It looked like Payne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Payne takes a body punch but keeps moving. Small connects with a solid leg kick. Small tries to clinch and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small 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# Payne walks into a stiff left hand from Small. Small throws a lazy uppercut
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# Small forces Payne back against the cage and clinches. Payne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payne misses with a punch on the inside.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small gets through Payne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Payne. Payne misses with a body punch.
Payne lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it. Payne tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Small blocking some punches.
Payne tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Small throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1# Payne tries to break free but Small pushes him back against the cage. Payne lands a body shot. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payne. Small lands a body punch in the clinch. Small working aggressively here.
Small tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Small lands with a right to the head. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Payne lands with a right to the head. Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payne misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payne. Stryker Payne has scored more points in the clinch so far. Payne misses with a body punch.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Small lands with a light punch inside. Payne is leaning against Small and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Payne digs a right hand into Small's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Small's gas tank. Small prevents a body shot from Payne. #T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Small works on Payne's body with a couple of short punches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Small creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Payne tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Payne lands a body shot. Payne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Payne takes a shot to the head. Payne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payne. Small misses with the head strike.
Payne misses with a hook from the clinch. Payne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Small takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Payne lands a nice uppercut. Payne swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stryker Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small throws a head punch that misses. Payne digs a right hand underneath Small's ribcage. Small let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nice body punch from Payne - that landed with a thud.
Payne blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Small lands a hook to the side of the head. Uriah Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Payne misses with some punches.
Payne swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Payne misses with a body punch.
Payne swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Payne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Payne swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small blocks an uppercut.
Payne can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Payne on the inside. Small tries to work over Payne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Stryker Payne. I think Small 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Small! Uriah Small thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Dynasty 7
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1# Francis throws a right hand that Small ducks under and follows up with a left that Small also avoids with ease. A shot to the body from Small misses and Francis counters with a stiff right hand. Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nice body kick there by Francis. A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target. Francis is looking to counter with a body kick. Small slips under a jab. We've been informed that Small 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. A low kick from Small is predictable there #CL# and Francis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Francis pushes Small back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Francis scores with an uppercut up the middle. A nice left hand lands by Small.
Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franciss head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Francis controls his hands.
Francis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Small backwards. Francis throws a head punch that misses. Francis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A short right from Small. Small working aggressively here.
#BC# Francis breaks the clinch.
Francis throws a lazy uppercut
and Small counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Francis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Francis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Small bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A left and a right from Francis both land. Nice combination. Francis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Francis looks to clinch and Small counters with a right hand to the body. Francis throws a low kick but Small moves out of range easily. Francis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Small. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Francis. Small keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis. A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Francis does a little dance to reset his feet. Francis looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range. Francis 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. Small staying out of range there. Small looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Francis. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Small, right into the meat.
Francis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2# Small slips under a jab. Small takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis.
Small tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Francis paws at him with a jab and circles away. Small misses with a body shot.
Small slips under a jab. Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Francis. Small throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Francis moves out of range as Small strikes. A quick step to the side and Francis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Small ducks under a wild hook from Francis. Small throws a leg kick but Francis checks it. Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small lands with an uppercut that bounces Francis off the ropes and back into range. The fight stays on the outside here - Small looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Francis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Francis 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# Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Francis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Francis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Small has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A thudding body kick lands there by Francis!
Small turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Francis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Small 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. Small throws a body shot but no joy. Francis throws out a loose jab but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small misses with a left hand and Francis counters with a left to the body. #CL# Small tries to keep at a distance but Francis has taken the fight into the clinch. Small scores with an uppercut up the middle. Francis prevents a body shot from Small. Francis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Francis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Small working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Francis fails to land. #T1# A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Small misses with some punches.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Francis.
Small throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Francis. Small misses with a punch to the body.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Small blocking some punches.
Small misses with the head strike.
Francis scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Francis lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards. Small prevents a body shot from Francis. Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Francis. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Francis lands a right hand. Francis misses with some punches.
#T2# Francis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Francis lands a nice uppercut. Francis prevents a body shot from Small. Francis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Francis lands a right hand. Francis lands with a short head shot on the inside. Francis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Francis blocking some punches.
Francis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Francis manages to break the clinch.
Francis lands with a nice combination. Small backs away looking to recover. Small swings and misses with a shot to the body and Francis counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC# Small is rocked! Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Francis was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Small is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him? Francis ducks under a wild hook from Small. Small seems to have recovered his senses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small feints and then cracks Francis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Francis down. Francis tests Small's chin there with a solid looking shot. Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away. Small misses with a low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Francis 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# Francis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hunter Francis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Francis slips a straight right by Small. Hunter Francis is winning the standup battle so far. Francis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Francis is looking to counter punch. Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francis moves away. Francis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around? Francis misses with a head kick.
Small tries a quick counter leg kick but Francis is wise to it. Small throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Francis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Francis misses with a looping left. Francis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Francis blocks a low kick nicely. A big left from Small misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Francis is able to avoid easily. Francis avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Small avoids the body shot from Francis.
Small only half commits to the counter leg kick. Francis stuns Small with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Small tries to score with a low kick but Francis moves his leg out of the way.#T1# Small misses with a hook to the body
and Francis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Small thumps Francis with a low kick. Francis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Small throws a low kick but Francis moves out of range easily. Francis checks a low kick from Small. Francis lands a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Francis.
Small throws a low kick but Francis avoids it. Small closes the distance but Francis moves to the side and Francis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jab, jab by Francis - just one landing. Francis lands a nice shot to the body.
Francis tries to land a front kick but Small steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Francis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Francis is just out of range.#T2# Small throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Small is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Francis rather than just go for the knockout. Francis drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Small tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Francis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Francis lands a head kick!
A low kick from Small is predictable there and Francis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Francis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Small in his tracks. Small takes a body punch but keeps moving. Francis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Small scores with a jab. Francis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Small throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Small misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL# and Francis counters by clinching up. Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Hunter Francis showed his dominance in that final round. Well Francis 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 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Francis! A relieved looking Hunter Francis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Dynasty 4
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# TooTin looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range. TooTin misses with a two punch combination.
TooTin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. TooTin looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range. Small misses with a wild body shot. Small throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL# TooTin tries to keep at a distance but Small has taken the fight into the clinch. TooTin misses with a hook to the ribs.
TooTin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
TooTin misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Still in the clinch, Small scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Das TooTin has been cut. Small lands a right hand that snaps the head of TooTin backwards. TooTin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! TooTin swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small prevents a body shot from TooTin. #T1# TooTin misses with some punches.
TooTin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. TooTin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small lands with a right to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by TooTin. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
TooTin swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. TooTin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. TooTin throws a head punch that misses. TooTin misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Small scores with a nice short uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Small.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
TooTin blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. TooTin lands with a right to the head. TooTin misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. TooTin blocking some punches.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by TooTin. TooTin working aggressively here.
Small digs a right hand into TooTin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on TooTin's gas tank. TooTin is trying to break the clinch but Small has him pressed against the ropes. Small works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by TooTin. Small lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. TooTin lands with a light punch inside. TooTin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A short body shot lands from Small as the two fighters clinch.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small misses with a body punch.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small lands with a light punch inside. Small blocks an uppercut.
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 Uriah Small will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Das TooTin's cut. 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# Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. TooTin cracks Small with an open hand slap. TooTin scoring well with a low kick there.
Small throws an off balance right hand
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Small looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jab from Small. Small is looking to slow TooTin down with leg kicks. Small throws a nice outside leg kick. TooTin feints a jab promting Small to slip. TooTin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Small slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. TooTin misses the shot to the body. Small throws a lazy uppercut
and TooTin counters with a right hand to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Small closes the distance and pushes TooTin back into the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TooTin. TooTin blocks an uppercut.
TooTin throws a head punch that misses. TooTin prevents a body shot from Small. Uriah Small has scored more points in the clinch so far. Small lands a nice uppercut.#T1# Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Nice body punch from TooTin. Small lands a right hand that snaps the head of TooTin backwards. TooTin misses with a hook from the clinch. A short body shot lands from Small as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from TooTin as the two fighters clinch.
TooTin struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
TooTin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. TooTin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Still in the clinch, TooTin scores with a nice short uppercut. A short uppercut from Small. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TooTin. TooTin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. Small throws a punch but it's blocked by TooTin. TooTin misses with a punch to the body.
TooTin misses with some punches.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# TooTin tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Small lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down TooTin. Small scores with an uppercut up the middle. 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! Small is working TooTin over against the ropes. Small lands with a light punch inside. Small tries a body shot but TooTin blocks it.
TooTin throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. Small lands a left hand that snaps the head of TooTin backwards. Small lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Small lands with a right to the head. Small lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of TooTin backwards. #CUT# That has opened up Das TooTin's cut even more. Small throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TooTin. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small working some nice short punches in the clinch. TooTin working aggressively here.
#KD# Small breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks TooTin with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! TooTin looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. TooTin get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!#ROC# TooTin is rocked! TooTin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Small. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round. The cut man is working on Das TooTin's cut. That's time! Small's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Small feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to TooTin's calf. TooTin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small. It seemed like TooTin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The fighters circling - TooTin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Small. Small lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Small defending well as TooTin loads up on a big left hand. Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Small lands a nice leg kick that just misses TooTin's sensitive parts. Small moves out of range as TooTin throws a body kick.
TooTin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
TooTin throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small thuds his right hand into TooTin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A big right from Small misses. TooTin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Small throws a leg kick which misses TooTin's front leg but catches the back leg as TooTin tries to avoid it. TooTin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1# Small missing with a left hand there. TooTin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL# Small pushes TooTin up against the ropes in a clinch. TooTin swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small scores with a shoulder strike. Small misses with a punch to the body.
Small lands a shoulder strike. Small tries to work over TooTin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Das TooTin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! TooTin throws an elbow but it misses.
Uriah Small is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. TooTin misses with a body punch.
Small blocks an uppercut.
TooTin throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT# The cut above Das TooTin's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Small prevents a body shot from TooTin. #T2# Small blocks a body shot from TooTin. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. TooTin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
TooTin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. TooTin misses with some punches.
TooTin can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Small digs a right hand into TooTin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on TooTin's gas tank. Small avoids the elbow strike from TooTin, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action! Small blocks an uppercut.
TooTin can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Uriah Small showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Small, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Small! During a confident post fight interview, Uriah Small thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RFC 43: Set It Off
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Small moves into range and clinches up with Toskala. Small tries to work over Toskala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Toskala prevents a body shot from Small. Still in the clinch, Toskala scores with a nice short uppercut. Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Toskala controls his hands.
Toskala digs a right hand into Small's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Small's gas tank. Small has a couple of punches blocked by Toskala.
Toskala misses with a short punch on the inside. Toskala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smalls head. Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Small has a couple of punches blocked by Toskala.
Toskala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toskala misses with a body punch.
Toskala lands a left hand.
Toskala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Small misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toskala. Small tries to throw a body punch but Toskala avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage. Toskala scores with a shot to the side of Small's head. Small has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Toskala seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Small can turn it around.#T1# Small misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Small on the inside. Toskala throws a head punch that misses. Toskala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Toskala lands with a light punch inside. Small has a couple of punches blocked by Toskala.
Small blocks a body shot from Toskala. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toskala misses with a body punch.
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
Toskala tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. Toskala lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards. Small blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Small. Toskala gets through Small's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Small.
Toskala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smalls head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Small avoids the elbow strike from Toskala, against the cage.
#T2# Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
Toskala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Toskala fails to land. Small blocks a body shot from Toskala. Small misses with a body punch.
Toskala can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Small.
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Toskala.
Small tries to work over Toskala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Small blocks the elbow strike.
Toskala misses with the head strike.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Small throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Small misses with a hook from the clinch. A shot in the inside from Small. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. A nice right hand lands inside from Toskala. #T3# Toskala throws an elbow that misses.
Small tries to work over Toskala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Small has a couple of punches blocked by Toskala.
Toskala misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Small on the inside. Small lands an uppercut. Small working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2# Toskala is rocked! Toskala struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Toskala lands with a short head shot on the inside. Toskala misses with a hook from the clinch. Small working aggressively here.
Small misses with some punches.
Toskala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toskala cracks Small with a nice body shot. Small lands a hook that snaps the head of Toskala backwards. Small blocks an uppercut.
Small misses with a body punch.
Toskala lands with a right to the head. #T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Toskala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toskala backwards. Toskala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toskala backwards. Toskala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Toskala.
Toskala digs a right hand underneath Small's ribcage. Small let out a lung full of air as it connected. Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toskalas head. Toskala working aggressively here.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toskala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toskala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Small as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Toskala fails to land. Small throws a head punch that misses. A right handed body shot lands from Toskala.
Small blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Toskala dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Small misses the shot to the body. Small throws a shot from downtown. Toskala moves away and avoids it. Toskala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Toskala misses with a body shot.
Small blocks a jab. Toskala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small throws a series of strikes that have Toskala backpedaling.
Toskala lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2# Small gets a clinch. Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toskala misses with some punches.
Small lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head punch blocked on the inside by Toskala. Toskala scores with an uppercut up the middle. Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. #T1# Toskala lands a body punch in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Toskala lands an elbow that stopped Small in his tracks for a moment. Toskala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Toskala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A nice right hand lands inside from Small. A short right from Toskala on the inside. Toskala lands a left hand.
Small takes a shot to the head. #ROC# Small is rocked! Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toskala misses with a hook from the clinch. Toskala lands with a right to the head. Small is still on wobbly legs! Can Toskala finish him? Good body shot from Small.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toskala. This has been an exciting period of action! Small blocks a body shot from Toskala. Toskala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small seems to have recovered his senses. Toskala misses with a body punch.
Small lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2# Toskala lands with a right to the head. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short uppercut from Toskala. Good body shot from Toskala.
Jukka Toskala has scored more points in the clinch so far. Toskala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Small backwards. Toskala has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small blocks an elbow strike from Toskala.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Toskala just misses with a elbow thrown towards Small's brow. Toskala works on Small's body with a couple of short punches. Toskala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Toskala struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Small blocking some punches.
Toskala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Small or not. Small is breathing heavily. Good body shot from Toskala.
Toskala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Toskala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Small. Toskala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Toskala lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3# Toskala presses Small against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Toskala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toskala misses with a body punch.
A short right from Toskala. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Toskala effectively controlling the action here. Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toskala lands a left hand.
Small throws a head punch that misses. Toskala works on Small's body with a couple of short punches. Toskala lands an elbow just above Small 's eye. A head punch on the inside from Toskala fails to land. Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Toskala working aggressively here.
Toskala lands a nice shot to the body. Toskala scores with a shot to the side of Small's head. Toskala has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
#T4# Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Toskala blocking some punches.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Toskala misses with a hook from the clinch. Toskala misses with an elbow over the top. Toskala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Toskala prevents a body shot from Small. Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Small works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Toskala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Small. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toskala struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Toskala lands an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Toskala uses good head movement to avoid it. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Toskala dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Toskala misses the jab. The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Small misses with a straight right. Toskala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Toskala throws a hook but Small avoids it easily. Small lands a right hook to the body.
Toskala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Small. Toskala throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2# Small moves into range and clinches up with Toskala. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala. Small lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toskala backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Small. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toskala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# A right hook to the body lands for Toskala.
Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Toskala prevents a body shot from Small. Small lands a body shot. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Toskala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toskala blocks an uppercut.
Small lands a shot to the body. Small lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toskala backwards. A body shot lands from Toskala.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Small creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Toskala. Toskala swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Toskala.
Toskala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Toskala scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Toskala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Small takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Toskala scores with a shot to the side of Small's head. Toskala lands a right hand. Toskala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Toskala controls his hands.
Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toskala works on Small's body with a couple of short punches. Toskala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Toskala looks to throw an elbow but misses. Toskala scores with an uppercut up the middle. Toskala misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toskala. Small misses with the head strike.
#T3# Toskala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toskala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toskala digs a right hand into Small's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Small's gas tank. Toskala lands with a right to the head. Toskala lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards. A short right from Toskala on the inside. Toskala can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small letting Toskala take a breather here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala. Small can't find room to land a body shot as Toskala controls the action.
Toskala scores with a shot to the side of Small's head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Toskala. Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toskala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4# Toskala scores with a nice hook to the head. Toskala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toskala effectively controlling the action here. Toskala misses with a body punch.
Toskala misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small has a couple of punches blocked by Toskala.
Toskala throws an elbow that misses.
Toskala throws an elbow that misses.
Toskala misses with some punches.
Toskala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toskala takes a shot to the head. Toskala tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing Toskala back against the cage. Toskala swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
Toskala struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Toskala clearly takes 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. #R4# Small moves away from the strike by Toskala. A swing and a miss from Small. Small moves out of range as Toskala strikes.#CL2# Small gets in close and instigates a clinch. Toskala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Small tries to work over Toskala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Toskala is working Small over against the cage. Toskala cracks Small with a nice body shot. Good body shot from Toskala.
Toskala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Toskala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Toskala lands with a short shot to the head. Small is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Toskala throws a head punch that misses. Toskala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Toskala scores with a nice hook to the head. Toskala working some nice short punches in 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! Toskala prevents a body shot from Small. #T1# Toskala throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. Toskala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Toskala blocks a body shot from Small. Toskala creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Small with a big uppercut! Small tries to clinch up but Toskala pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Small to the mat! Small covers up and Toskala unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jukka Toskala! Jukka Toskala retains his middleweight title! Jukka Toskala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC 40: Hells Bells
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1# Pearson fails to land with a series of punches.
Small scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Pearson keeps the fight on the outside. Pearson needs to keep his hands up - Small had a free shot at his head there.#CL# Small moves into the clinch. Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Small has double underhooks. Small can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Pearson just leaning against Small, taking a breather. A right hand to the body from Small.
Pearson working aggressively here.
Small pushes Pearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. I was talking to Small's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Pearson blocks a body shot from Small. Pearson is trying to push Small away but Small has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson lands with a right to the head. Small misses with some punches.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Small avoids the elbow strike from Pearson, against the cage.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
#T1# Pearson lands with a right to the head. Small lands with a left to the head. Small misses with the head strike.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Small. Still in the clinch, Small scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Small lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Small pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short body shot lands from Pearson as the two fighters clinch.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. #BC2# Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Small avoids the body shot from Pearson.
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target. Pearson misses with the combination.
#T2# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pearson. This has been an exciting period of action! A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target. The fighters circle momentarily. Pearson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Small ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.#CL# Small clinches. Pearson blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Pearson does a little dance to reset his feet. Pearson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Small lands a body shot.
Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nice straight punches there by Pearson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pearson. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Small, as that shot connected.
Small lands a nice looking body shot.
Small tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Pearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small. Small tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jab by Pearson. Pearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Small.
#ROC# Pearson is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Tyson Pearson has been cut.#T3##CL# Small has closed the distance and engaged Pearson in a clinch.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Small finish him? A right handed body shot lands from Small.
Small dips a shoulder and cracks Pearson with a mighty uppercut! Pearson falls back against the cage and Small unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pearson 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 - Small screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small! A very excited looking Uriah Small 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:
RFC 33: Slay It Forward
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Wylde throws a low kick but Small avoids it. Wylde takes a shot right to the bread basket. Small moves in looking to clinch but Wylde pushes him off. Wylde on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Small moves away from the strike by Wylde. Wylde throws a lazy right hand but Small sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wylde looks to land a body kick but Small moved away.#CL# Small has closed the distance and engaged Wylde in a clinch.
Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wylde scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wylde lands a body punch in the clinch. Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Wylde uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Small. Wylde dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Small lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wylde backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wylde presses Small against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wylde blocking some punches.
#T1# Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wylde's elbow. Small throws a head punch that misses. Wylde taking a breather. A short uppercut from Wylde. Small throws a head punch that misses. Wylde lands a hook to the side of the head. Small lands a shot to the body. Small lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Wylde uses good head movement to avoid it. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wylde scores with a shot to the side of Small's head. Wylde can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Small misses with the head strike.
Wylde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wylde lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wylde struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
#T2# Small misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Wylde.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Wylde avoids it by throwing Small back 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! Wylde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wylde's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! I was talking to Small's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Wylde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. Wylde prevents a body shot from Small. Wylde blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Wylde to work.
Wylde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow. Wylde blocking some punches.
Wylde's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Small can't find room to land a body shot as Wylde controls the action.
Wylde has Small pressed against the cage.
Small misses with the head strike.
#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Small. A short right from Wylde on the inside. Wylde misses with some punches.
Wylde working aggressively here.
Wylde working aggressively here.
Small stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wylde lands a left hand.
Wylde is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Wylde tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Wylde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Small lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wylde backwards. Wylde blocks a body shot from Small. A short uppercut from Wylde. Wylde digs a right hand into Small's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Small's gas tank. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wylde. Small tries to work over Wylde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wylde misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wylde's elbow. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Wylde is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wylde scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Small throws a head punch that misses. Wylde taking a breather. Small throws a head punch that misses. Small misses with a short punch on the inside. Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wylde lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Small. Wylde lands with a short shot to the head. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Wylde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Uriah Small will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Wylde scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Small swats away the attempt to clinch by Wylde. Small tries to clinch up but Wylde circles away and keeps his distance. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wylde! But no joy. Small throws a body shot but no joy. Small backing away here, and Wylde unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Wylde. Wylde avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Wylde throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Small is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wylde. Good standup being displayed there by Wylde as he connects with a hook. Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wylde.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wylde manages to avoid it. Small with a body punch. A glancing blow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wylde ducks under a wild hook from Small. Wylde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away. Small throws a hook but Wylde avoids it easily. Wylde now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Small digs a good hook to Wylde's body.
Small takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1# Small doesn't manage to clinch there - Wylde circles away.
Wylde lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wylde. Small tries to clinch but Wylde is having none of it. Wylde scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wylde fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Small. A looping hook to the body misses from Wylde. Small does a little dance to reset his feet. Wylde staying out of range there.#CL2# Wylde has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Wylde looking to slow down the pace here. Small throws a head punch that misses. Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wylde. Small blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Wylde scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# Small has a couple of punches blocked by Wylde.
Wylde misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Small. Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Wylde controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wylde - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Small. Wylde lands a hook to the side of the head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Wylde blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Small lands with a light punch inside. Small tries to work over Wylde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Wylde - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wylde takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Small. Wylde misses with a hook from the clinch. Small misses with a body punch.
Small lands a shoulder strike. Small throws a big uppercut that drops Wylde! More strikes from Small and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wylde lies dazed against the cage as Small celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small! A victorious Uriah Small 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:
RFC 29: Flash Point
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1# Vrasi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Small uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vrasi has time to react. Vrasi throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily. Good work by Small as he checks the leg kick. Vrasi misses with a low kick. Small swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Vrasi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Small. Vrasi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Small misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vrasi lands a leg kick that knocks Small off balance momentarily. Vrasi is looking to land body kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small blocks a jab. Small jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vrasi throws a front kick aimed at Small's knee but Small avoids it well. Vrasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.#T1# Vrasi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Small jabbing away but nothing is landing. Vrasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vrasi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vrasi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrasi is just out of range. Small scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Vrasi lands with a good body shot. Vrasi moves in looking to clinch but Small pushes him off. Small changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A shot to the liver by Small. Beautiful body shot. Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Vrasi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2# A lazy body kick from Vrasi and Small counters with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Small stuns Vrasi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Small misses the body punch and Vrasi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vrasi needs to keep his hands up - Small had a free shot at his head there. Vrasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Vrasi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Small swats him away and circles back towards the center. Despite the aggression on Small's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Vrasi throws a leg kick that misses. Decent striking displayed by Small there. Vrasi scores with a head kick. Small tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Small lands a body shot.
Vrasi misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Small. Some bone on bone action there as Small checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3# Vrasi tries to land a leg kick but Small saw it coming and moves away.
Small tries to counter by closing the distance. Vrasi is looking to chop away at Small's legs. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Small! But no joy. Small connects with a single shot there. Small avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Small swings for the body but Vrasi moves out of range.
Small 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.
Vrasi tries to clinch but Small moves out of range. Small scores with a hook. Vrasi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Small to score with a decent uppercut. Small scores with a jab to the head.
Small takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Small misses with a two punch combination.
#T4# Vrasi misses with a leg kick and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Small goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2# Vrasi is rocked! Small lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Oh Vrasi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Vrasi throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range. Vrasi seems to have got his legs back now. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vrasi. Small shrugs it off though. Vrasi scores with a jab to the jaw. Vrasi tries to clinch but Small moves out of range. Vrasi throws a low kick, looking for Small's leg but Small calmly moves out of range. Small swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Small 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. Small lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vrasi circles away quickly and effectively. A head kick misses from Vrasi. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vrasi lands with a slapping head kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Small moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Vrasi lands with a kick to the temple. Small shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Vrasi throws a body kick that misses. Vrasi fails in his attempt to clinch. Small swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL# Vrasi instigates a clinch. Vrasi blocking some punches.
Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vrasis head. A hook to the body from Small.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vrasi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Small lands an uppercut. Small lands with a left to the head. Vrasi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smalls head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Small breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##KD2# Small lands a left and a right that send Vrasi crashing to the mat, dazed. Small thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Vrasi wants to clinch. Vrasi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Small thuds his right hand into Vrasi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Vrasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range. Vrasi loads up on a big right hand but Small slips the punch. Small has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vrasi finds it's way round the side to connect with Small's head. A shot to the liver by Small. Beautiful body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vrasi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vrasi throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot. Despite the aggression on Small's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2##KD2# Small lands a big right hand that sends Vrasi crashing to the mat! Small stays standing though and waves Vrasi back to his feet! Small swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Small as he connects with a hook. Small ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Vrasi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Vrasi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Vrasi throws a chopping leg kick but Small manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Vrasi moves to clinch but Small breaks away and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Vrasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3# Small thuds his right hand into Vrasi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2# Small lands a big right hand that sends Vrasi crashing to the mat! Small stays standing though and waves Vrasi back to his feet! Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vrasi. Small shrugs it off though. Vrasi gets off balance looking for a body kick and Small rattles Vrasi with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Vrasi tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Small dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Vrasi stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Uriah Small! After winning the bout, Uriah Small 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:
RFC 24: Particle Accelerator
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1# Small throws a body punch but Andrews moves out of range. Small throws a nice inside leg kick. Small scores with a nice right hand.
Andrews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Small pinned against the cage. Small gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Small tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Small clinches up against the cage. Andrews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Small. #BC2# Small manages to break the clinch.
Andrews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Andrews. Andrews bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Small's head backwards. Andrews 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! Small fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Small thuds his right hand into Andrews's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1# A nice leg kick lands there from Small. Andrews tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Andrews throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily. Small looks to land a combination. Andrews sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2# Andrews is rocked! Andrews throws a jab but it's blocked by Small. Small lands with an overhand left. Oh Andrews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Small lands with a nice body punch. Small lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Andrews - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Small!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uriah Small! Uriah Small decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC 19: Judgement Day
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# Small throws a front kick aimed at Vrasi's knee but Vrasi avoids it well. Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrasi is just out of range. Vrasi throws out a leg kick but Small moves out of range and Vrasi only half commits. Small tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vrasi is able to avoid easily. Small misses the shot to the body. Vrasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Small swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Small looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Small is looking to score with low kicks. Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Small swats away the attempt to clinch by Vrasi. Small throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2# and Vrasi counters by clinching up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Small breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vrasi scores with a kick to the body.
Small lands with an uppercut that bounces Vrasi off the cage and back into range. Vrasi misses with a body kick. Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vrasi. Small throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2# and Vrasi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vrasi. #T1# Vrasi misses with an elbow strike.
Vrasi lands a nice elbow. Small scores with a shot to the side of Vrasi's head. Small working aggressively here.
Small taking a breather. Vrasi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Small tries a body shot but Vrasi blocks it.
Vrasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vrasi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Small's defenses. Small is trying to break the clinch but Vrasi has him pressed against the cage. Small dodges an elbow strike from Vrasi.
Vrasi prevents Small from breaking the clinch. Vrasi lands a shoulder strike. Vrasi lands an elbow that stopped Small in his tracks for a moment. Small lands a shoulder strike. Vrasi landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrasi obliges. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vrasi misses with a punch to the body.
Small is trying to break the clinch but Vrasi has him pressed against the cage. #T2# Vrasi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Small is defending well for now. Vrasi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Vrasi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Small's defenses. Vrasi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Small tries to circle away but Vrasi has him pinned against the cage. Small is trying to break free.#BC# Small breaks from the clinch.
Small thows a left - swing and a miss! Vrasi throws a nice inside leg kick. Vrasi connects with a solid leg kick. Small throws a leg kick which misses Vrasi's front leg but catches the back leg as Vrasi tries to avoid it. Vrasi throws a body shot but no joy. Nice shot by Small. Vrasi slips a jab from Small. Vrasi goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Vrasi. Vrasi is trying to counter with his kicks. A clash of legs there as Vrasi blocks the low kick.#T3# Vrasi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Small. Small obviously looking to wear him down.
Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vrasi stuns Small with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Vrasi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vrasi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Small is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vrasi. That kick from Small tenderised Vrasi's leg. Vrasi is trying to keep his angry face on. Small misses with a wild body shot. Vrasi 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. Vrasi takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses. Vrasi checks a leg kick. Vrasi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Small backs up against the cage.
Small swings and misses with a shot to the body and Vrasi counters with a leg kick. Small throws an overhand right that lands on Vrasi's shoulder, as Vrasi tries to avoid the shot. Vrasi is looking to chop away at Small's legs. Vrasi blocks a leg kick.#T4# Vrasi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action! Vrasi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Small is out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Vrasi blocks the leg kick.
Vrasi blocks a leg kick. Small lands with a shot to the body. Small moves into range and connects with a jab. Small misses with a wild body shot. Small throws the left hand but Vrasi avoids the punch easily. Vrasi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Small motions for Vrasi to come forward. Small throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A punch combination from Small misses. Vrasi checks a leg kick. Vrasi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Vrasi blocks a low kick nicely. Vrasi looks like he wants to counter punch here. Vrasi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rasi Vrasi will probably get the nod. That's time! Small's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Vrasi throws the kick towards the body but Small avoids it. Small looks to land a left hand but Vrasi moved out of range nicely. Vrasi is looking to slow Small down with leg kicks. Small avoids a kick to the body.
Small throws out a leg kick but Vrasi moves out of range and Small only half commits. Small throws a leg kick but Vrasi moved away. Vrasi lands a body shot.
Vrasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Vrasi. Small avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vrasi checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Vrasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Small sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vrasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vrasi cracks the inside of Small's front leg. An inside leg kick lands from Small. #T1# Vrasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Small. Vrasi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vrasi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Vrasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Vrasi tries to counter by closing the distance. Small connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vrasi's hands. Small with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vrasi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Small misses with a low kick. Vrasi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Small misses with a low kick. Small walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Small throws a series of punches but Vrasi avoids them all with ease. Vrasi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vrasi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2# Small throws the left hand but Vrasi avoids the punch easily. Vrasi wants to counter the offense by Small and move into the clinch position. Small 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. Small moves out of range of the strikes. Small wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Vrasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small. Vrasi avoids the body shot from Small.
Small lands an overhand right. Small closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2# Vrasi moves into the clinch. Small is trying to break the clinch but Vrasi has him pressed against the cage. Small on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vrasi has Small pressed against the cage, preventing Small from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Small misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vrasi. Small has had enough of the clinch but Vrasi keeps him there for the moment. Vrasi keeps control of Small as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Small stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vrasi landing knees to the body.
Vrasi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# Vrasi looking to throw knees to the head but Small is blocking nicely.
Vrasi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Small is defending well for now. Vrasi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Vrasi blocks an uppercut.
Vrasi lands a damaging elbow. Small wants to break free but Vrasi has control.
Vrasi misses with an elbow strike.
Small is trying to break free. Vrasi blocks an uppercut.
Small managing to block the knees to the body from Vrasi.
Small avoids a wild elbow strike from Vrasi.#BC# Small manages to break the clinch.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A big right from Small misses. Vrasi tries to counter with a clinch but Small shakes him off and moves away. Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Vrasi. #T4# Vrasi takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses. Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vrasi checks a leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vrasi. Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Small. Small checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vrasi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Small throws a hook to the side of Vrasi's head but Vrasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Small throws a leg kick but Vrasi sees it coming and moves out of range. Vrasi wants to counter with a clinch but Small pushes him away. Small sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. This has been an exciting period of action! A nice inside leg kick there by Vrasi. That's going to slow Small down. Small with a jab. Small swings away with a leg kick that misses. Vrasi swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Vrasi misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rasi Vrasi will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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# Small misses with a low kick. Vrasi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Small throws a big shot that misses. Small backing away here, and Vrasi unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Vrasi throws a body punch but Small moves out of range. Vrasi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Small's sensitive parts. Small slips a straight right by Vrasi. Vrasi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Vrasi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Vrasi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Vrasi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A big right from Small misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Small ducks under a wild hook from Vrasi. Small seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Small cracks the inside of Vrasi's front leg. Small dodges the punch combination from Vrasi.
Vrasi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# A decent looking body kick lands there for Vrasi. Small tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vrasi is able to avoid easily. Vrasi moves out of range as Small strikes. Vrasi misses with a low kick as Small jumps back. Small throws a jab when Vrasi was well out of range. Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small moves out of range of the body kick from Vrasi.
Vrasi dodges the punch combination from Small.
Small walks into a jab. Small tries to bum rush Vrasi with a series of wild strikes but Vrasi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Small misses with a straight left. Vrasi tries to land a front kick but Small steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Vrasi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Small misses with an uppercut. Good standup being displayed there by Vrasi as he connects with a hook. Small takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2# and Vrasi counters by moving into the clinch. Small on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vrasi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vrasi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Knees to the body from Vrasi.
Vrasi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Vrasi lands a nice elbow. #BC# Small manages to break the clinch.
Small misses with a body shot.
Vrasi cracks Small with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3# Vrasi moves out of range as Small strikes.#CL2# Vrasi moves into the clinch. Small is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Small trying to control the position but instead, Vrasi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Small into the cage. Vrasi missing with knees to the body.
Small lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rasi Vrasi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nice body punch from Small - that landed with a thud.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrasi's elbow. Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrasi. Small managing to block the knees to the body from Vrasi.
Small working hard to break the clinch. Small stalling against the cage.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# Vrasi blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Vrasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Small wants to get back to striking at distance but Vrasi won't allow it.
Vrasi lands an elbow inside. Vrasi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Vrasi missing with knees to the body.
#BC# Small breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vrasi connects with a leg kick. Small looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Vrasi throws out a powerful jab. Uriah Small is winning the standup battle so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head kick misses from Vrasi. A looping hook to the body misses from Vrasi. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Rasi Vrasi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Vrasi 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasi Vrasi!
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Event:
RFC 14: Stairway to Heaven
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1# Lawler throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Small lands a right hook to the body.
Small has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lawler is landing a low percentage of strikes. Lawler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Small fails in his attempt to clinch. It looked like Lawler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Small. Small misses the body punch and Lawler counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Small moves into the clinch. Lawler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A body shot lands from Lawler.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawler's elbow. Lawler misses with a punch to the body.
Small presses Lawler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right hand to the body from Lawler.
A body shot lands from Small.
Lawler is breathing heavily. Lawler misses with a body punch.
Small works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Small.
#T1# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Small. Small lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lawler or not. Small lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Small on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Small. Small lands with a right to the head. Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2# Lawler is rocked! Small lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawler backwards. Oh Lawler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Small pushes Lawler against the cage. Small is working some dirty boxing. Small pushes off with a quick right hook! Lawler goes down! Lawler tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Small moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small! A very excited looking Uriah Small 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:
RFC 11: Unforegiven
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# Pasa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Small circles away from the clinch attempt and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD# Small feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pasa sprawling to the canvas! Pasa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Small finish him?!
Small walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Pasa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Small swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Pasa's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small! A victorious Uriah Small 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1# Small takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Riot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Small. Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Riot throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range. Nice straight punches there by Small. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Small.#CUT2# It looks like Chris Riot has been cut. A combination from Riot does no damage. Riot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Riot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Riot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2# and Small counters into the clinch. Nicely done. 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! Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small lands with a light punch inside. Riot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Small is keeping busy. Small working aggressively here.
Small lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riot backwards. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riots head. #T1# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Riot blocking some punches.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Riot controls the action.
Riot misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Small. Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Small. Small lands with a light punch inside. Small tries a body shot but Riot blocks it.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Riot blocks an uppercut.
Small lands a left hand.
Small lands a hook to the side of the head. Small working some nice short punches in the clinch. Small pushes Riot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Small lands a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2# Riot is rocked! Small misses with the head strike.
Oh Riot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Small has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Riot seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Small can turn it around. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Riot wants to get back to striking at distance but Small won't allow it.
Riot seems to have got his legs back now. Small lands a right hand. #CUT2# Chris Riot's cut is getting worse. Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Small lands a body shot in the clinch.
Small lands with a short head shot on the inside. Riot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riot trying to stall but Small improves his position.
Small throws a head punch that misses. Small misses with some punches.
Small scores with a shoulder strike. A short right from Small on the inside. Small scores with a shoulder strike. #T3# Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Small creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Riot with a big uppercut! Riot tries to clinch up but Small pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Riot to the mat! Riot covers up and Small unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Uriah Small!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1# Small throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2# Small moves into the clinch successfully.
Small makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jones is trying to drag Small to the mat but Small just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Small gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones is working for takedown but Small is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him. Small prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Small.
Jones is trying to drag Small to the mat but Small just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Jones has Small pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Small manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right hook to the body lands for Small.
Jones is breathing heavily. A nice right hand lands inside from Small. Small lands a 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! Small scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD2# Small drops Jones onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jones is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Jones is rocked! Small throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Small working some nice short punches in the clinch. Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Small lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jones to his knees! Small keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small!
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