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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Alliance Wars R2: Wildcard
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1# Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Punchy moves away and avoids it. Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punchy.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A looping hook to the body misses from Punchy. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet. Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Punchy misses with a right hand and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A big left from Jackson misses. Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Punchy's shoulder, as Punchy tries to avoid the shot. Punchy is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Punchy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson. Jackson moves out of range as Punchy strikes. A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A jab from Jackson misses. Punchy throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.#T1# Jackson throws a hook but Punchy avoids it easily. Punchy looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. Punchy slips under a jab from Jackson. Punchy punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch. Jackson misses the jab. Punchy misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand. Nice cross by Jackson. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. An attempted straight right counter from Punchy misses the target. Jackson avoids the body shot from Punchy.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2# Punchy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. A counter left hand to the body from Punchy misses its target. Punchy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Punchy 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. Punchy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Punchy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big left from Punchy misses. Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3# Jackson throws a hook but Punchy avoids it easily. Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Punchy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jackson slips a straight right by Punchy. A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A swing and a miss from Punchy. Punchy misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook. Punchy slips a straight right by Jackson. Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4# Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Punchy ducks down to avoid it. Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Punchy on the side of the head. Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab. Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Punchy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Punchy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jackson connects with a right hand. Punchy shakes it off. Punchy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jackson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Punchy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jackson 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. Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Punchy at a distance.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Punchy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Jackson jabs Punchy right on the nose. Punchy blinks but takes it well. Punchy misses with a body punch
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot. Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Punchy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Punchy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson lands with a nice body punch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jackson connects with a crisp jab. Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Punchy under the eye.#T1# Nice jab there from Jackson. Punchy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Punchy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Punchy throws a wild hook but Jackson just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Punchy gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Jackson raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
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