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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
McLaughlin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McLaughlin scores with a jab.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot that snaps Ross's head back.
Ross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
Ross doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLaughlin.
A lazy left from McLaughlin finds it's target.
Ross slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
Ross throws out a counter right but McLaughlin avoids it with no problem.
Ross throws a big shot that misses.
Ross lands a glancing blow to the side of McLaughlin's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Ross ducked under it nicely. #T1#
McLaughlin punishes Ross's body with a nice straight punch.
Ross throws a combination that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McLaughlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ross counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ross counters with a straight right hand.
Ross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ross connects with a jab.
Ross misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLaughlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ross displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McLaughlin, as that shot connected.
McLaughlin throws a series of strikes that have Ross backpedaling.
Ross checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Ross.
A jab lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ross throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Ross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ross ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a nice head shot.
McLaughlin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Ross avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross misses with a few strikes there.
McLaughlin throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLaughlin 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 Ross has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ross and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A clash of legs there as Ross blocks the low kick.
McLaughlin lands with a straight right. Ross didn't see that one coming.
Ross tries to score with a low kick but McLaughlin moves his leg out of the way.
Ross has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
McLaughlin scores with a jab.
McLaughlin is looking to chop away at Ross's legs.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Ross was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ross appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ross.
Ross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ross 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!
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ross.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Ross's belly button to the back.
Ross slips a jab from McLaughlin.
Ross flicks out a counter leg kick but McLaughlin steps away.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McLaughlin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ross at a distance.
Ross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ross scores with a nice right hand.
Ross checks a leg kick.
Ross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ross cracks McLaughlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
Ross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Ross slips the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ross might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McLaughlin has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Ross on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McLaughlin ducks right into an uppercut from Ross.
Ross misses with the combination.
#T1#
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ross is out of range.
Ross misses the jab.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnathan Ross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Ross counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ross is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch
and Ross counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Ross moves out of range of the body kick.
McLaughlin backing away here, and Ross unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ross! But no joy.
McLaughlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Ross counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Ross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from McLaughlin misses.
Ross throws a counter combo.
McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ross can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Ross moved out of range.
Ross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ross dips to his left and cracks McLaughlin with an uppercut!
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
and Ross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin with a hook.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of McLaughlin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ross.
Ross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Ross ducked under it nicely.
Ross jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McLaughlin throws a lazy body kick
and Ross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ross looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McLaughlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Ross.
McLaughlin sizes up Ross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
McLaughlin misses the body punch
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLaughlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Ross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ross has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ross under the eye.
Ross moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ross moves out of range of the strikes.
Ross let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
That's time! McLaughlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as McLaughlin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ross doesn't seem phased though.
Ross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ross on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McLaughlin jabs at Ross's body.
Ross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ross takes one to the side of the head.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Ross ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by McLaughlin there.
Ross shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Ross.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#
Ross is rocked!
McLaughlin connects with a crisp jab.
Ross is still on wobbly legs! Can McLaughlin finish him?
Ross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLaughlin.
Ross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLaughlin cracks Ross with a good jab.
McLaughlin misses with a hook
and Ross counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Ross's belly button to the back.
Johnathan Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ross seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
McLaughlin with a nice cross.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Ross's head but Ross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Ross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLaughlin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ross lands with a hook. McLaughlin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLaughlin needs to keep his hands up - Ross had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Ross does no damage.
A clash of legs there as Ross blocks the low kick.
Ross is looking for the big counter here.
Ross checks a low kick from McLaughlin.#T3#
Ross moves out of range as McLaughlin throws a body kick.
Ross takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ross throws a nice inside leg kick.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick that knocks Ross off balance momentarily.
Ross blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Ross blocks the low kick.
Ross walks into a left hand.
Ross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLaughlin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ross scrambles back to his feet.
McLaughlin thuds a left hand into Ross's body.#T4#
Ross connects with a leg kick. McLaughlin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Ross moved out of range.
Ross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
A counter left hand to the body from McLaughlin misses its target.
Ross takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin tries a low kick but Ross avoids it.
McLaughlin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ross! But no joy.
Ross pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range and Ross settles back down.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McLaughlin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin 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:
FEN 4 - Big four!
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Radford works Ross's body with a nice hook.
Radford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ross feints the counter takedown.
Radford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ross tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Ross with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Radford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Radford as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Ross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radford .
Radford misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Radford . No joy for Ross on that attempt.
Dave Radford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnathan Ross.
Radford misses with a body shot.
Radford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Radford throws a body shot but no joy.
Radford moves forwards but Ross connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Radford thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Radford misses its intended target.
Radford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ross.
Radford lands a nice looking body shot.
Radford is looking to wear down Ross with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Radford throws a series of punches but Ross moves out of range.
Ross with the counter takedown but Radford avoids it easily.
Dave Radford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Radford throws a series of punches but Ross moves out of range.
Dave Radford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been told by Radford 's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Radford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Radford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Radford misses with a body shot.
Radford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ross changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ross shoots for a takedown but Radford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Radford misses with a straight left.
Radford misses with a looping right.#T3#
Radford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ross.
Ross is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Radford . Ross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ross scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Radford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ross moves away.
And Ross tries to counter it with a takedown but Radford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Radford swinging wildly here.
Radford is breathing heavily.
Ross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Radford throws out the jab.
Radford just misses with a punch to the body.
And Ross tries to counter it with a takedown but Radford pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Radford moves forwards but Ross connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Radford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Radford misses.
Ross drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Radford defends it well.
Radford dips to his left and cracks Ross with an uppercut!
Ross slips a jab and a cross from Radford .
Ross feints the counter takedown.
Radford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Radford misses with a few strikes there.
Radford is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ross's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Radford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ross is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ross fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Radford avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Radford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Radford swinging wildly here.
Radford looks to land a left hand but Ross moved out of range nicely.
Ross tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ross might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Radford has got the better of the exchanges.
Ross scores with a jab to the jaw.
Radford throws a hook to the side of Ross's head but Ross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ross with the counter takedown but Radford avoids it easily.
Radford is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Radford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ross can do to turn this around?
Radford wants to clinch.
Ross with the counter takedown but Radford avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Radford but Radford pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
No luck for Ross with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Radford clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Radford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ross dives in and grabs Radford 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Radford pushes down on Ross's head and hops out.
Dave Radford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnathan Ross.
Radford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ross circles away quickly and effectively.
Radford misses with a wild body shot.
Radford stuffs the takedown.
Radford connects with a single shot there.
Radford tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Radford misses with a double jab.
Radford misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Radford clinches up with Ross and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Ross has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ross is trying to break free.
Ross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Radford has him pressed against the cage.
Radford slowing the pace effectively.
Radford tries to work over Ross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Radford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Radford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ross drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Radford defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross swats away the attempt to clinch by Radford .
And Ross tries to counter it with a takedown but Radford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Radford tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dave Radford is winning the standup battle so far.#T3##CL#
Radford forces Ross back against the cage and clinches.
Radford struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
#BC#
Radford 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ross throws a series of punches but Radford moves out of range.
Radford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross dives in for a single leg takedown but Radford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ross shoots for a takedown but Radford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Radford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ross.
A combination from Radford does no damage.
Ross drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Radford defends it well.
Radford throws a body shot but no joy.
Radford throws a big shot that misses.
Radford is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
#T4#
Ross has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Radford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Radford throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Ross counters with a takedown into side control.
Radford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Radford tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radford is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Ross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ross is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Radford will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ross prevents Radford from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Radford dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ross darts in looking for a takedown but Radford gets double underhooks and turns Ross into the cage.
Ross stuns Radford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ross takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Radford could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Radford misses with a few strikes there.
Ross tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Radford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Radford wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Radford darts in and clinches Ross up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Radford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No joy there for Radford , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Radford has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ross wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Radford .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Radford .
Radford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Ross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Radford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ross circles away quickly and effectively.
Ross lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Radford looks to score with a jab to the body but Ross is just out of range.
Radford misses with a straight left.
Radford is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Radford throws out a powerful jab.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Radford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Radford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ross drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Radford defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Radford , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ross drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Radford defends it well.
Radford misses with a two punch combination.
Radford misses the shot to the body. #T3#
No luck for Ross with that takedown attempt.
Dave Radford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnathan Ross.
Ross tries for a takedown but Radford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Radford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dave Radford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Radford 's waist but Radford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ross off to one side.
It looked like Radford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ross.
Radford throws a hook to the side of Ross's head but Ross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Ross. Those never looked like landing.
Ross keeps the fight on the outside.
Ross fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Radford misses the target.
Radford misses with a wild body shot.
Radford looks to land a combination but Ross avoids it well.
Radford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ross.
Ross is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A punch combination from Radford misses.
Nice takedown defense from Radford . No joy for Ross on that attempt.
Ross shoots in for a double leg but Radford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnathan Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ross has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ross darts in looking for a takedown but Radford gets double underhooks and turns Ross into the cage.
Radford appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Radford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Radford , 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Radford !
Post fight, Dave Radford stared into the camera and said 'I'm the motherfucking BEAST'.
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Event:
FEN 3 - The game is over!
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Irvin.
Irvin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ross feints the counter takedown.
Ross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ross shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irvin pinned against the cage. Irvin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Irvin connects with an inside leg kick.
Hector Irvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Irvin works the jab nicely.
Irvin lands a two punch combo.
Ross fails with the takedown.
Hector Irvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnathan Ross.
Irvin lands a head shot.
Irvin misses with a series of wild punches.
Ross misses with a left hand
and Irvin counters with a series of strikes. Ross will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Ross changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Irvin tries to avoid it but Ross manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Irvin to the ground. Irvin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Irvin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irvin scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irvin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ross back to the cage. Irvin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ross is defended easily by Irvin.
Ross looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ross will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Irvin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Irvin.
A clash of legs there as Irvin blocks the low kick.
Irvin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Irvin throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#
Ross is rocked!
Ross moves away from the strike by Irvin.
Ross is still on wobbly legs! Can Irvin finish him?
We've been informed that Ross has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#KD#
Irvin drops Ross with a beautiful combination! Ross stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Irvin is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irvin throws a front kick aimed at Ross's knee but Ross avoids it well.
Ross drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Irvin defends it well.
Irvin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ross.
Ross seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Ross walks into a straight right hand from Irvin.#KD#
Irvin drops Ross with a beautiful combination! Ross stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Irvin is looking for the KO!
Irvin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ross.
Ross is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ross just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross throws a shot from downtown. Irvin moves away and avoids it.
Irvin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Irvin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irvin.
Ross on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Irvin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Irvin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross slips a straight right by Irvin.
Ross drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Irvin defends it well.
Irvin misses with a series of wild punches.
Ross tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin stalks Ross and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ross's face. Ross staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Ross gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Irvin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Irvin circles away.
Ross throws a series of punches but Irvin moves out of range.
Irvin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ross with the counter takedown but Irvin avoids it easily.
Hector Irvin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ross slips a jab from Irvin.
Ross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Irvin circles away.
Irvin is looking for a counter combo.
Hector Irvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnathan Ross.
Irvin throws a lazy right hand but Ross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Irvin tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ross with the counter takedown but Irvin avoids it easily.
Irvin jabs Ross to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ross has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Irvin lands a lovely overhand right.
Irvin throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irvin lands an overhand right.
Ross moves away from the strike by Irvin.
A combination from Irvin does no damage. #T3#
Irvin lands a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ross might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Irvin has got the better of the exchanges.
Irvin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ross ducks under a wild hook from Irvin.
Ross fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Irvin avoids it really well and circles away.
As Ross looks to move away, Irvin throws a big counter combo but Ross just gets out of the way.
Ross fails to land the takedown.#T4#
No luck for Ross with that takedown attempt.
Irvin swinging wildly here.
Ross is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Irvin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irvin throws a right hand that Ross ducks under and follows up with a left that Ross also avoids with ease.
Ross is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Irvin throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
Hector Irvin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Irvin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Irvin is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Irvin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ross closes the distance and clinches up with Irvin, looking for a takedown. Ross pushes Irvin against the cage but Irvin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Irvin throws a big counter combination but Ross scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Irvin throws a right hand that Ross ducks under and follows up with a left that Ross also avoids with ease.
Ross swings for the body but Irvin moves out of range.
Irvin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ross is trying desperately to land a takedown but Irvin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ross.
Ross throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Irvin misses its target.
Irvin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irvin misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin misses with the combination.
Ross shoots in looking for a takedown but Irvin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ross's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Irvin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Irvin misses with a hook.
Irvin misses with a wild combination.
Irvin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irvin thumps Ross with a low kick.
Irvin misses with a looping right.
Ross is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Ross fails with the takedown.
Hector Irvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnathan Ross.
Ross shoots in for a double leg but Irvin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Irvin lands a jab to the head.
Irvin scores with a head kick. Ross tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Irvin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irvin digs a good hook to Ross's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irvin throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Ross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Irvin misses with a looping left.
Irvin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross with the counter takedown but Irvin avoids it easily.
Irvin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ross dives in and grabs Irvin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Irvin pushes down on Ross's head and hops out.
Irvin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Irvin lands with a nice combination. Ross backs away looking to recover.
Irvin scores with a head kick.
#T4#
Irvin misses with a double jab.
Irvin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ross.
Irvin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ross takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Irvin lands with a nice combination. Ross backs away looking to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ross avoids the head kick by Irvin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Irvin. That's going to slow Ross down.
Ross has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irvin throws a leg kick but Ross moved away.
Ross feints the counter takedown.
Johnathan Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Irvin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ross shoots in looking for a takedown but Irvin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ross's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Irvin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irvin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:24
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Irvin!
A very excited looking Hector Irvin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
FEN 2 - Boom ba ye!
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Gommers drives through and clinches with Ross against the cage.
Gommers lands a shot to the body.
Ross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gommers scores with a hook to the body.
Ross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gommers lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Gommers is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ross is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gommers to the mat. Gommers regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gommers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ross on the ground.
Ross won't allow Gommers to sweep him here.
Ross controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gommers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Gommers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross won't allow Gommers to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gommers keeping moving, preventing Ross from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gommers throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Ross drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gommers defends it well.
Gommers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gommers scores with a shot to the body.
Gommers cracks Ross with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Gommers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it.#CL#
Gommers clinches up with Ross and pushes him back against the cage.
Gommers is leaning against Ross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Gommers has him pressed against the cage.
Gommers pushes Ross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gommers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Gommers.
Gommers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gommers has Ross pressed against the cage, preventing Ross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gommers pushes Ross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Gommers as the two fighters clinch.
Ross looks winded!
Gommers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gommers lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Gommers scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Gommers.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gommers.
Gommers is leaning against Ross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Gommers.
Good body shot from Gommers.
Gommers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gommers is leaning against Ross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've been informed that Ross has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gommers lands an uppercut.
Ross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Ross is rocked!
Gommers lands a shoulder strike.
Ross is still on wobbly legs! Can Gommers finish him?
Gommers throws a big uppercut that drops Ross! More strikes from Gommers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ross lies dazed against the cage as Gommers celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdelaziz Gommers Gommers!
Abdelaziz Gommers Gommers is the new welterweight champion!
Abdelaziz Gommers Gommers 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Ross misses with a two punch combination.
Kenta throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Ross tries to keep at a distance but Kenta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ross is looking to break free of the clinch but Kenta has double underhooks.
Ross is trying to break free.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kenta.
Ross wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenta won't allow it.
Kenta keeps control of Ross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ross really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Kenta has him pressed against the cage.
Kenta tries to land a knee to the head but Ross blocks with his arms.
Ross jumps guard but Kenta stands there with Ross around his waist. Ross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kenta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Kenta.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Kenta has him pressed against the cage.
Kenta prevents Ross from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Ross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ross misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Ross wants to slow Kenta down by chopping away at his legs.
Ross feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kenta's calf.
Ross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ross misses with an uppercut. Kenta saw that one coming.
A head kick from Kenta lands but Ross takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Kenta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ross is trying to pull guard but Kenta has him pressed against the cage.
Kenta lands a hook that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
Kenta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
Kenta tries to land a knee to the head but Ross blocks with his arms.
Kenta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kenta tries to pull guard but Ross forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Ross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ross tests Kenta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Go Kenta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kenta there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Good work by Kenta as he checks the leg kick.
Ross throws a right hand that Kenta ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenta also avoids with ease.#TD#
Ross drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Ross stands up.
Ross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Ross.#CL2#
Kenta closes the distance and clinches.
Kenta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Kenta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kenta has Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
Ross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnathan Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Ross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ross working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Kenta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Kenta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kenta has Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenta tries a knee to the head but Ross blocks it.
Kenta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kenta with a knee to the head.
Kenta looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Ross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kenta landing knees to the head.
Kenta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ross has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ross drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kenta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Ross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ross looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ross is trying to push Kenta away but Kenta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Kenta has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Kenta is controlling him.
Kenta keeps control of Ross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ross can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Ross drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Kenta gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ross connects with a leg kick. Kenta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kenta's waist but Kenta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ross off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ross.#CL2#
Kenta drives through and clinches with Ross against the cage.
Ross has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kenta after a bit of a struggle.
Kenta scores a nice knee to the body.
Kenta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kenta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ross's efforts to push away.
Kenta slows down the pace here.
Ross takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Go Kenta 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##CL2#
Kenta moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kenta drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Ross stands up from Kenta's guard - Ross perhaps looking for a knockout.
An inside leg kick from Ross misses.
We've been informed that Kenta has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ross misses with a wild combination.
Ross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ross misses the jab.
Ross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Kenta has Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
Ross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ross can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ross is trying to force a seperation but Kenta has the dominant position.
Ross jumps guard but Kenta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Ross has had enough of the clinch but Kenta keeps him there for the moment.
Kenta working Ross over with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Kenta.
Kenta with a knee to the head.
Kenta has Ross pressed against the cage, preventing Ross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ross tries for a takedown but Kenta manages to get underhooks.
Kenta lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Ross jumps guard and drags Kenta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Kenta stands up and waves to Ross to follow him. #CL2#
Kenta rushes Ross and presses him up against the cage.
Kenta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ross looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnathan Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Kenta.
Kenta lands a knee to the body.
#T2#
Kenta scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenta lands a nice elbow.
Ross wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenta won't allow it.
Ross tries to break the clinch but Kenta is controlling the position.
Ross takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ross is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kenta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Kenta.
Ross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ross is trying to break free.
Kenta lands an elbow that stopped Ross in his tracks for a moment.
Ross can't break the clinch.
Kenta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kenta jumps guard but Ross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Ross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ross is trying to push Kenta away but Kenta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Ross is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kenta is defending well.
Ross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenta has him pressed against the cage.
Ross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kenta lands an elbow inside that Ross shrugs off.
Kenta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenta has him pressed against the cage.
Ross working hard to break the clinch.
Ross tries to break free but Kenta pushes him back against the cage.
Ross is trying to break free.
Kenta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ross wants a takedown.
#BC#
Ross breaks the clinch.
Ross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kenta under the eye.
Ross scores with a jab. Kenta acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Kenta has Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenta lands an elbow just above Ross 's eye. #T4#
Ross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kenta lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Kenta manages to break the clinch.
Ross keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Ross misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Kenta takes the fight into the clinch.
Ross is trying to pull guard but Kenta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ross working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Kenta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnathan Ross is winning the standup battle so far.
Ross takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ross is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kenta is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Kenta clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Go Kenta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kenta is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Kenta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ross.
Kenta staying out of range there.
Ross lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Kenta moves into range and clinches up with Ross.
Kenta scores with a knee to the head.
Kenta avoiding damage.
Ross wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ross takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kenta jumps guard but Ross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Kenta has him pressed against the cage.
Kenta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ross is trying to push Kenta away but Kenta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Ross breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Kenta drives through and clinches with Ross against the cage.
#BC#
Ross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Ross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenta staying out of range there.#CL2#
Kenta has closed the distance and engaged Ross in a clinch.
Kenta lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Kenta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Go Kenta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenta at a distance.
Kenta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ross lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kenta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Kenta instigates a clinch.
Kenta with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross has had enough of the clinch but Kenta keeps him there for the moment.
Kenta misses with a knee strike.
Kenta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kenta keeps control of Ross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Ross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Go Kenta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kenta lands with a kick to the temple. Ross shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ross is looking to score with low kicks.
Ross paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kenta ducks right into an uppercut from Ross.
Ross tries to land a leg kick but Kenta saw it coming and moves away.
Kenta slips under a jab from Ross.
Ross moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ross throws a right hand that Kenta ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenta also avoids with ease.
Kenta moves out of range of the leg kick from Ross.
Ross throws a hook but Kenta blocks it.#CL2#
Kenta has Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
Ross wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenta won't allow it.
Kenta is trying to pull guard but Ross turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kenta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Kenta looking to throw knees to the head but Ross is blocking nicely.
Kenta pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kenta keeps control of Ross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Ross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ross throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Kenta. #BC#
Ross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Kenta rushes Ross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ross's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4##BC#
Ross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kenta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ross throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kenta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ross wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenta won't allow it.
Ross is trying to break free.
Kenta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ross's defenses.
A knee to the head by Kenta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Kenta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Ross jumps guard.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Kenta from controlling successfully.
Johnathan Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES#
Ross manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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 Johnathan Ross.
I think Kenta 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Go Kenta!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 641 Round 1
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Ross misses with a straight left.
It looked like Ansonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ross.
Ross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ansonen.
Ross throws a body punch but Ansonen moves out of range.
Ansonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Ansonen.#ROC#
Ross is rocked!
Ross defending well as Ansonen loads up on a big left hand.
Ansonen ducks under a wild hook from Ross.
Ansonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ross throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross lands a really nice looking cross but Ansonen seems unphased.
Ansonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ross misses with a wild body shot.
Ansonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ross throws a shot from downtown. Ansonen moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Ross. Those never looked like landing.
Ross misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ansonen misses the target.
A shot to the body from Ross misses
and Ansonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ross is still on wobbly legs! Can Ansonen finish him?
Ansonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ross.
Ross seems to have recovered his senses.
Ross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ansonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Ansonen blocks a jab.
A jab from Ross finds it's way through Ansonen's defenses.
Ross is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ross looks to land a right hand but Ansonen moved out of range.
No joy there for Ross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ross throws a hook but Ansonen avoids it easily.
Ross swings widly with a right hand
and Ansonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ross ducks under a wild hook from Ansonen.#T2#
Ross misses with a left hand
and Ansonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ross tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Ross.
Ross connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ansonen defending well as Ross loads up on a big left hand.
Ansonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ross.
Ross misses with the combination.
Ross misses with a body shot.
Tempe Ansonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ansonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ross has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ross there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Ross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ansonen.
Ross slips a straight right by Ansonen.
Ross misses with a body shot.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Ross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ansonen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ansonen digs a good body shot into Ross's ribs.#KD#
Ross ducks straight into an uppercut from Ansonen and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ross manages to regain guard straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Ansonen stands and steps away. Ross gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ross throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ansonen counters with a huge right that knocks Ross out cold! Ansonen is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tempe Ansonen!
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