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Event:
Gladiators 70 Knox v Pyke
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Money clinches up against the cage. Money blocks an uppercut.
Mekinist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Good body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Money controls the action.
Mekinist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Money. Money looks winded! Mekinist tries to work over Money's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mekinist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Mekinist lands a nice shot to the body. #TD# Mekinist pulls guard effortlessly. Mekinist wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mekinist has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1# The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Money misses the jab. Money 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. Mekinist Throws a clean left jab. Mekinist Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Money's chin! Money crumbles to the ground and Mekinist follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Mekinist!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Trametinib Mekinist! Trametinib Mekinist decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Gladiators 64 Fett v Strauss
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1# Nibali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A shot to the liver by Nibali. Beautiful body shot. Money cracks a nice hook into Nibali's ribs. Money stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nibali. Money lands a nice looking body shot.
Nibali throws an off balance right hand
and Money counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nibali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Money. That did some damage! Money takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Nibali misses with a hook. A little feinted left hand from Money on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Money loads up on a big right hand but Nibali slips the punch. Crunch! Nibali slams his shin into Money's torso. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good standup being displayed there by Nibali as he connects with a hook. Nibali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Money misses with a wild body shot. Money has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Nibali. Money does a little dance to reset his feet. Nibali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Money.
#CL2# Nibali moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1# Nibali taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nibali landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nibali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Money misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nibali fails to land. Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nibali backwards. Nibali presses Money against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Money scores with an uppercut up the middle. Money's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nibali slows down the pace here.
Nibali with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Nibali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Money blocks an uppercut.
Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Nibali. Money softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nibali just leaning against Money, taking a breather. #T2# Nibali blocks a body shot from Money. 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! Good body shot from Nibali.
Nibali lands a shoulder strike. Nibali lands a nice shot to the body. Nibali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Money takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nibali connects with a nasty looking knee right to Money's face.
#ROC2# Money is rocked! Nibali lands a right hand. Oh Money is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nibali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nibali throws a head punch that misses. A quick uppercut on the inside from Nibali. Nibali lands a big right hand that drops Money! The killer instinct kicks in and Nibali finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nibali!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Nibali!
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Event:
Gladiators 58 Da Silva v Marc
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1# Negreiros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Negreiros misses with a wild body shot. Negreiros defending well as Money loads up on a big left hand. Money throws out a loose jab but Negreiros uses good head movement to avoid it. Money fails to land with a series of punches.
Negreiros tries a quick counter leg kick but Money is wise to it. Money throws a combination. Negreiros tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Money lands with a shot to the body. Money paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Money staying out of range there. Money was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Money misses with a hook. Money scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Negreiros doesn't seem bothered though. Negreiros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Money. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Negreiros clinches up against the cage. Money misses with a short punch on the inside. Money misses with a body punch.
Negreiros pushes Money back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Negreiros's elbow. A short body shot lands from Negreiros as the two fighters clinch.
Negreiros tries a body shot but Money blocks it.
#T1# A right hook to the body lands for Money.
Money looking to slow down the pace here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Negreiros. Money is leaning against Negreiros and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Negreiros's elbow. Money lands a body shot in the clinch.
Money lands a right hand that snaps the head of Negreiros backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Negreiros. Negreiros blocks an uppercut.
Money working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Money. Negreiros prevents a body shot from Money. Money tries to work over Negreiros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Money has a couple of punches blocked by Negreiros.
Negreiros softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Negreiros lands a nice shot to the body. Negreiros misses with a hook from the clinch. Negreiros has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
A right hook to the body lands for Negreiros.
Money looking to slow down the pace here. A short right from Money. This has been an exciting period of action! A body shot lands from Negreiros.
Negreiros has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
Negreiros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Negreiros swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it. Negreiros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Money misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Negreiros lands with a short shot to the head. Money lands a nice uppercut. Negreiros takes a shot to the head. Money misses with the head strike.
#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Money. Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Negreiros. Money lands a left hand that snaps the head of Negreiros backwards. Negreiros misses with a body punch.
Negreiros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money. Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Negreiros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Negreiros. Negreiros takes a shot to the head. Negreiros misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Negreiros. Money tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Negreiros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# Money is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Negreiros gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Negreiros misses with a short punch on the inside. Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Money. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Negreiros backwards. Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Negreiros's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Negreiros. Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money pushes Negreiros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Negreiros lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Negreiros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Negreiros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Money misses with a body punch.
Negreiros misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Negreiros on the inside. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Money lands a right hand. Money misses with a hook from the clinch. Money lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Negreiros backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Money 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# Money slips a jab from Negreiros. Money lands with a straight right. Negreiros didn't see that one coming. A slow jab from Money misses its intended target. Money connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Negreiros slips under a jab. Money tries to bum rush Negreiros with a series of wild strikes but Negreiros uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Money throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Negreiros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Negreiros avoids the body shot from Money.
Negreiros uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Money swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A telegraphed right hand from Money misses the target. Money comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Money swats away the attempt to clinch by Negreiros. Money is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Negreiros can do to turn this around? Money swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Negreiros lands with a nice body punch. Nice defenses there by Negreiros. Money scores with a jab.#T1# Money takes a swing at Negreiros's ribcage but misses. Money lands with a nice combination. Negreiros backs away looking to recover. Money has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Money there as he acknowledges the shot. Negreiros lands with an overhand left.#ROC2# Money is rocked! Money ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Negreiros moves away. A little jabbing left from Negreiros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Oh Money is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Negreiros comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Money seems to have got his legs back now. Money waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Negreiros. Negreiros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A big right from Negreiros misses. Nice uppercut lands for Negreiros. That snapped Money's head back.
Jab from Negreiros. Money misses with an uppercut
and Negreiros counters with a big right hand! Oh Money is in trouble here! Negreiros follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo Negreiros! Alfredo Negreiros bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Gladiators 54 Cedric v Xavier
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1# Kolov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT# It looks like Dan Kolov has been cut. Kolov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Money lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kolov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2# Kolov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kolov showed some decent athleticism there. Kolov is looking to advance position but Money won't allow it. Money is trying to get back to full guard. Kolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Money keeps working. Kolov uses his free foot to push down on Money's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Money. Money has given up his back here. Will Kolov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
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!#SUB2# Kolov has his arm under Money's chin here. Game over son! Kolov squeezes tightly and Money is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Kolov! After winning the bout, Dan Kolov 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:
Gladiators 49 Jawbreak v Money
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Money throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jawbreak is defended easily by Money. Money throws out a counter right but Jawbreak avoids it with no problem. Money connects with a body shot. Jawbreak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Money sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jawbreak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Money counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Jawbreak. That's going to take a lot out of him. Money swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Money thuds a left hand into Jawbreak's body. Jawbreak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Money avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Money cracks Jawbreak with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jawbreak falls to his knees and Money doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Money! Reed Money was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. In defeat, Dick Jawbreak stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is just a setback for me. I'm disappointed but you'll soon see me back at the top!'.
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Event:
Gladiators 44 Cedric v Hendrik
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1# Money waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins. Money moves into range and connects with a jab. Money swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jenkins.#CUT# It looks like Maurice Jenkins has been cut. Money throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Money throws a series of strikes that have Jenkins backpedaling.
#ROC# Jenkins is rocked! Money stuns Jenkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. No joy there for Money, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Money looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Money keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jenkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Money's waist but Money gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jenkins off to one side. Money scores with a jab to the body. Jenkins looks winded! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jenkins closes the distance but Money moves to the side #KD# and Money counters with a nice right hand that sends Jenkins toppling to the canvas! Jenkins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Money finish him?! Jenkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him? Money ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Jenkins's jaw. Jenkins's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Money does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reed Money! A very excited looking Reed Money 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:
Gladiators 36 Reyn v Takagi 2
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1# No luck for Riley with that takedown attempt. #TD2# Money gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Money can't keep his opponent in guard - Riley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2# Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Money defends the submission attempt. Money tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riley is trying to control. Money wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Money sees it coming and defends easily.#T1# Riley is controlling the pace.
#SUB2# Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Money defends the submission attempt. Money has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riley is working away from the top position though. Money holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Riley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2# Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Money is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Money defends the submission attempt.#SU2# Riley decides to stand up. Riley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Money to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Tony Riley has been cut. Riley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Donk. Money catches Riley right on the button with a cross.#KD# Money drops Riley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Riley looks back up at him and smiles so Money waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Riley is rocked! Money darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Riley's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Money before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reed Money! In his post fight interview, Reed Money started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Gladiators 30 Reyn v Pepper
Date: Jun 12, 2017 |
#R1# Money takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Strauss on the wrong end of a nice hook. Money has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight. Money defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand. Money scores with a jab. Money lands a jab to the nose. A solid body kick from Strauss. Strauss lands with a nice body kick. Money looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range. The fighters circling - Money throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Money shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2# It looks like Reed Money has been cut. 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! Strauss misses with a straight left. A jab from Money misses. Strauss wants to counter with a clinch but Money pushes him away. Money lands a glancing blow to the side of Strauss's head. Strauss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2# Money is rocked! Strauss is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Money flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Money is out cold! Strauss holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilhelm Strauss! Wilhelm Strauss thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Gladiators 26 Money vs Gain
Date: May 29, 2017 |
#R1# Money fails in his attempt to clinch. Money lands a really nice looking cross but Gain seems unphased.
Gain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Money finds it's way round the side to connect with Gain's head. Gain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Money definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Gain forces Money back against the cage and clinches. Money lands a right hand. Money lands with a right to the head. Money is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Money misses with some punches.
Gain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Money up against the cage. Gain stalling in the clinch but Money improves position. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Money is defending well against a takedown attempt. Money is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1# Money lands a body shot. Gain pushes off an throws an elbow but Money leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Gain misses with a punch on the inside.
Money lands with a left to the head. Money makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Money is working Gain over against the cage. Money is pressed up against the cage. Gain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Money down to the mat. Money avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Reed Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Gain. Gain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2# Gain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gain showed some decent athleticism there. Gain throwing shots but Money is blocking nicely. Money knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gain on the ground. Money won't allow Gain to pass to mount. #T2# Gain prevents Money from improving his position. Gain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Money! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Gain working for a submission but Money is keeping him at bay. Gain mounts Money! Really nice guard pass there! #T3# Gain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Money is looking to escape. #SUB2# Money is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gain locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Money is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Gain! Bruce Gain spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
HFC 45
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Money clinches. Money throws a head punch that misses. A body shot lands from Money.
Van Ginsburg wants to break free but Money has control.
Van Ginsburg is trying to push Money away but Money has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Money lands with a short shot to the head. A shot in the inside from Money. Money lands on the inside with an uppercut. Van Ginsburg is trying to break free. Van Ginsburg is trying to force a seperation but Money has the dominant position. Money lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Van Ginsburg can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Money's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left hand lands to the body for Money.
Money has Van Ginsburg pressed against the cage, preventing Van Ginsburg from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Van Ginsburg is trying to force a seperation but Money has the dominant position. Money scores with a hook to the body. Money has Van Ginsburg pressed against the cage, preventing Van Ginsburg from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Money working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1# A short right from Money. Money lands a nice shot to the body. Van Ginsburg is looking to break free of the clinch but Money has double underhooks. Van Ginsburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Ginsburg working hard to break the clinch. Van Ginsburg is trying to break the clinch but Money has him pressed against the cage. Money keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Ginsburg's efforts to push away. Money lands an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Money. Van Ginsburg tries to circle away but Money has him pinned against the cage. Money lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards. Money is trying to drag Van Ginsburg to the mat but Van Ginsburg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Money lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards. #T2# Van Ginsburg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Van Ginsburg is trying to force a seperation but Money has the dominant position. Money lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards. Money struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Ginsburg controls his hands.
Money lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards. Money lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Money lands a body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Van Ginsburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Ginsburg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Money lands with a right to the head. Money softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Money will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Ginsburg up against the cage. Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Ginsburg's elbow. #T3# Money prevents Van Ginsburg from breaking the clinch. Van Ginsburg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Money lands a shoulder strike. Money is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Ginsburg pulls him back up using the underhooks. Nice body punch from Money - that landed with a thud.
Van Ginsburg is looking to break free of the clinch but Money has double underhooks. Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Van Ginsburg prevents a body shot from Money. Van Ginsburg is trying to break free. Van Ginsburg takes a shot to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Money.
A short uppercut from Money. #CUT# It looks like Max Van Ginsburg has been cut. A shot in the inside from Money. Money lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Van Ginsburg's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4# A short left from Money. Money lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards. Money scores with a nice hook to the head. 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 Van Ginsburg. Money softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Money prevents Van Ginsburg from breaking the clinch. Van Ginsburg wants to break free but Money has control.
Money tries a body shot but Van Ginsburg blocks it.
Van Ginsburg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Money works on Van Ginsburg's body with a couple of short punches. Van Ginsburg working hard to break the clinch. Money lands with a right to the head. Van Ginsburg working hard to break the clinch. Money misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Ginsburg is trying to push Money away but Money has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Money dominated that round. The cut man is working on Max Van Ginsburg's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Money lands a really nice looking cross but Van Ginsburg seems unphased.
#CL# Money fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Ginsburg, pushing him back against the cage. Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reed Money has scored more points in the clinch so far. Money is working Van Ginsburg over against the cage. Money gets through Van Ginsburg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Money on the inside. A left hand lands to the body for Money.
Money makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Money lands on the inside with an uppercut. Van Ginsburg is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him. Money lands a left hand.
Money lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Ginsburg or not. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Van Ginsburg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Money has him pressed against the cage. Van Ginsburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Money lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards. #T1# A shot in the inside from Money. Van Ginsburg is trying to break free. Money lands on the inside with an uppercut. Money has Van Ginsburg pressed against the cage, preventing Van Ginsburg from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Money lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC# Money breaks from the clinch.
Van Ginsburg looks to land a combination but Money avoids it well. Van Ginsburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Money.
Van Ginsburg misses with a straight left. Van Ginsburg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Ginsburg swings for the body but Money moves out of range.
Van Ginsburg looks to land a right hand but Money moved out of range. Money cracks Van Ginsburg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Van Ginsburg lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action! Money takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Money is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Ginsburg can do to turn this around? Money lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Ginsburg walks into a straight right hand from Money.#CL# Money closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Money misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Money lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Money scores with a shot to the side of Van Ginsburg's head. Money works on Van Ginsburg's body with a couple of short punches. Van Ginsburg is trying to push Money away but Money has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Van Ginsburg is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him.#TD# Money has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Van Ginsburg clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! THIS COMMENTARY SHOULD NOT HAPPEN - IF YOU SEE THIS ERROR, PLEASE REPORT IT TO ADMIN (ID282) Money is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Money has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Van Ginsburg is trying to stand back up. #T3# You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Van Ginsburg wants to get back to his feet. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Van Ginsburg covers up after that shot from Money.
Money trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Van Ginsburg doesn't escape. Van Ginsburg covers up after that shot from Money.
Money biding his time, looking for the opening.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Money. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Money dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Max Van Ginsburg's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Van Ginsburg misses with a looping right. Money dips to his left and cracks Van Ginsburg with an uppercut! Reed Money is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Money has Van Ginsburg up against the cage in a clinch.
Money working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Money lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards. Van Ginsburg blocking some punches.
Van Ginsburg has had enough of the clinch but Money keeps him there for the moment. Van Ginsburg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Money creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Money scores with a nice hook to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Money misses with a punch to the body.
Van Ginsburg blocking some punches.
Money lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money. Money works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1# A shot in the inside from Money. Money misses with a punch to the body.
Money keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Ginsburg's efforts to push away. Money misses with a body punch.
Money lands with a right to the head. A short body shot lands from Money as the two fighters clinch.
Money lands a nice uppercut. Money leaning against his opponent.
Van Ginsburg takes a shot to the head. Van Ginsburg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Money lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Money.
Van Ginsburg wants to get back to striking at distance but Money won't allow it.
Money lands a right hand. We've been informed that Van Ginsburg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2# Money lands a shoulder strike. Money scores with a shot to the side of Van Ginsburg's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Money presses Van Ginsburg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Money lands with a short head shot on the inside. Money lands with a short shot to the head. Money keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Ginsburg's efforts to push away. Van Ginsburg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Money tries a body shot but Van Ginsburg blocks it.
Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Money struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Ginsburg controls his hands.
Van Ginsburg wants to get back to striking at distance but Money won't allow it.
A short right from Money. A quick uppercut on the inside from Money. #T3# Money scores with an uppercut up the middle. Money lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards. Money misses with a punch to the body.
Money working some nice short punches in the clinch. Money lands a shoulder strike. Money scores with a shoulder strike. Money lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC# Van Ginsburg is rocked! Van Ginsburg is trying to push Money away but Money has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Van Ginsburg is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him? Money lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Money. Van Ginsburg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Money lands on the inside with an uppercut. Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Money misses with the head strike.
Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Ginsburg's elbow. #T4# Money tries to work over Van Ginsburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Ginsburg seems to have recovered his senses. Money lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards. Money tries to work over Van Ginsburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Money tries a body shot but Van Ginsburg blocks it.
Money softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Money lands a body punch in the clinch. Van Ginsburg tries to break free but Money pushes him back against the cage. Van Ginsburg is trying to force a seperation but Money has the dominant position. Money lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Money. Money makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A body shot lands from Money.
Money lands a nice shot to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Money.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Money clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Max Van Ginsburg'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. #R4##CL# Money clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Van Ginsburg's face as he tries to break the clinch. Money lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Money lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Van Ginsburg is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him. Money lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right hand to the body from Money.
Van Ginsburg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Money has him pressed against the cage. Money keeps control of Van Ginsburg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Van Ginsburg tries to break free but Money pushes him back against the cage. A short left from Money. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Money lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Money. Money tries a body shot but Van Ginsburg blocks it.
Money lands a body punch. Van Ginsburg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Van Ginsburg is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1# Money scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Money. Van Ginsburg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Money misses with a body punch.
Van Ginsburg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Money has him pressed against the cage. Money gets through Van Ginsburg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Money lands with a short head shot on the inside. Van Ginsburg is looking to break free of the clinch but Money has double underhooks. Money lands with a short shot to the head. Money lands a shoulder strike. Van Ginsburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Money misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Money scores with a shot to the side of Van Ginsburg's head. Money lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2# Money is leaning against Van Ginsburg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Money throws a big uppercut that drops Van Ginsburg! More strikes from Money and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Van Ginsburg lies dazed against the cage as Money celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Money! Reed Money retains his welterweight title! A less than humble Reed Money misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
HFC 40
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Calypso takes the fight into the clinch. Calypso stalling in the clinch but Money improves position. Money doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calypso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Calypso taking a breather. Money blocks a body shot from Calypso. Money working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Calypso scores with a nice short uppercut. Calypso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Calypso fails to land. A short right hand to the side of the head by Money. Calypso displaying some good clinch control by pressing Money up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso. Money misses with some punches.
Calypso working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1# Calypso lands with a left to the head. Money struggles to land a body shot inside as Calypso controls his hands.
Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calypso has Money pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Money. Calypso lands with a short shot to the head. Calypso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Money tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Calypso works on Money's body with a couple of short punches. Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calypso is looking to control Money's arms but Money gets an underhook and turns him. Now Calypso has his back to the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Calypso. Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Money has a couple of punches blocked by Calypso.
Money lands with a light punch inside. Calypso has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Money seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Calypso can turn it around. Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Come on Calypso - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Money tries a body shot but Calypso blocks it.
Money misses with some punches.
Calypso throws a head punch that misses. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Calypso has Money pushed against the cage. Calypso trying to control the position but instead, Money has worked for underhooks and has pushed Calypso into the cage. Money misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Money works on Calypso's body with a couple of short punches. Money struggles to land a body shot inside as Calypso controls his hands.
Calypso throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Calypso misses with some punches.
Money lands an uppercut. Calypso misses with a hook from the clinch. Calypso just leaning against Money, taking a breather. Calypso just leaning against Money, taking a breather. A short uppercut from Money. #BC# Money breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Money has Calypso up against the cage in a clinch.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calypso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calypso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money is pushing Calypso up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Nice body punch from Money - that landed with a thud.
#T4# Money lands a right hand. Money works on Calypso's body with a couple of short punches. Calypso blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Money lands with a light punch inside. A short left from Money. Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Money as Calypso tries to tie him up. Money definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Money tries a body shot but Calypso blocks it.
Money makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Calypso presses Money against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Calypso is trying to maintain a safe position but Money gets an underhook and turns Calypso into the cage. Money tries a body shot but Calypso blocks it.
Money tries to throw a body punch but Calypso avoids it by throwing Money back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Money dominated that round. That's time! Money's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Calypso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Money swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Calypso gets tackled into the cage by Money. Money maintains the clinch. Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Money can't find room to land a body shot as Calypso controls the action.
Calypso tries a body shot but Money blocks it.
A short right from Money on the inside. Stalling in the clinch from Calypso.
Money lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Calypso stalling in the clinch but Money improves position. Calypso misses with some punches.
Calypso lands a shoulder strike. Money misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Calypso misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Calypso scores with a nice short uppercut. Money misses with a punch to the body.
Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Calypso slowing the pace effectively. Calypso misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Calypso.
Calypso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Money. Reed Money has scored more points in the clinch so far. Calypso misses with a hook from the clinch. Calypso has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
Calypso scores with a nice hook to the head. A nice left hand lands by Money.
Money has a couple of punches blocked by Calypso.
Calypso effectively controlling the action here. Money lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calypso backwards. Money throws a head punch that misses. Calypso is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Money is keeping busy. Calypso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Calypso tries to throw a body punch but Money avoids it by throwing Calypso back against the cage. Calypso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calypso is stalling here.
Money throws a head punch that misses. Calypso displaying some good clinch control by pressing Money up against the cage. A short uppercut from Money. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Calypso in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Calypso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Calypso misses with a body punch.
Money pushes Calypso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Calypso blocking some punches.
Money misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calypso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Money blocks a body shot from Calypso. #T3# Money misses with a hook to the ribs.
Money misses with a punch to the body.
Calypso misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calypso. Calypso is stalling here.
Money scores with an uppercut up the middle. Calypso slows down the pace here.
Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calypso blocks a body shot from Money. Calypso can't find room to land a body shot as Money controls the action.
Money misses with a punch to the body.
Money can't find room to land a body shot as Calypso controls the action.
Calypso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Calypso misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money. Calypso prevents a body shot from Money. Money tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Calypso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calypso looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Calypso.
Calypso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Money backwards. Calypso lands an uppercut. Calypso scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch on the inside from Calypso fails to land. Money misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Money is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Calypso gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Money lands a hook that snaps the head of Calypso backwards. Calypso blocks a body shot from Money. Money has a couple of punches blocked by Calypso.
Calypso misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Reed Money will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3##CL# Money has Calypso up against the cage in a clinch.
Calypso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calypso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Money lands a body punch. Calypso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso. Calypso wants to stall.
Calypso stalls. Money softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Calypso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Money lands with a short shot to the head. Calypso throws a head punch that misses. Money pushes Calypso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Calypso tries to throw a body punch but Money avoids it by throwing Calypso back against the cage. Calypso looking to slow down the pace here. Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Money. Stalling in the clinch from Calypso.
Calypso throws a punch but it's blocked by Money. A short left from Money. Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calypso backwards. Calypso takes a shot to the head. A short left from Calypso. Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso. Calypso working aggressively here.
Calypso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calypso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Money.
#T2# Calypso tries to throw a body punch but Money avoids it by throwing Calypso back against the cage. Money lands with a right to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calypso. Calypso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Money. Money tries to throw a body punch but Calypso avoids it by throwing Money back against the cage. Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Money misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Money. Calypso stalls. Calypso misses with a short punch on the inside. Money lands a nice uppercut. Calypso has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
Calypso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Money. Money misses with a body punch.
#T3# Money swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Money lands a nice uppercut. Money works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Money lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calypso backwards. Calypso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Money backwards. Calypso prevents a body shot from Money. Money misses with a hook from the clinch. Calypso has Money pushed against the cage. Reed Money is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Calypso takes a shot to the head. Money blocks a body shot from Calypso. Calypso is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Money is keeping busy. Money tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# Calypso misses with a short punch on the inside. Calypso stalling in the clinch but Money improves position. Twist Calypso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Calypso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calypso is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Calypso receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Money misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso lands a body shot. Calypso swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Money creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Reed Money showed his dominance in that final round. Well Money 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Money! Reed Money retains his welterweight title! Reed Money 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:
HFC 35
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1# Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Money cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Reed Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Money fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson , pushing him back against the cage. Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Money. Money struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Money backwards. Money tries to work over Johnson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Money fails to land. Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. Money doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# Johnson lands a shoulder strike. Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Money working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Money avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage. Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Money scores with a nice short uppercut. Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Money controls his hands.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it. Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Money. Money misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is working Money over against the cage. Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands with a left to the head. A short right from Money on the inside. #T2# Money lands with a short head shot on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Money is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him. Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut. Johnson scores with a shoulder strike. Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Money has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson .
Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut. Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Money misses with the head strike.
A short right from Johnson on the inside. Money lands a left hand.
Money blocking some punches.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Money lands a body shot. Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Money controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Money fails to land. Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Money lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Money creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A body shot lands from Money.
Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson . Money throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnson s head. Money has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson .
Money misses with the head strike.
Money lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson . #T4# Johnson misses with a body punch.
Money lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land. Money can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Money working aggressively here.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Money backwards. Money lands with a short head shot on the inside. Money misses with a short punch on the inside. Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Money backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson . Money has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Money can turn it around. Money tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. Money swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Money lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reed Money will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Money misses with a wild body shot. Money cracks a nice hook into Johnson 's ribs. Johnson missing with a left hand there. Money was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Money's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Money scrambles back to his feet. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Money, as that shot connected.
Johnson jabs Money right on the nose. Money blinks but takes it well. A big left from Johnson misses. #CL2# Money has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Money misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Money. Money can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Money lands with a left to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Money. A shot in the inside from Money. Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Johnson throws a head punch that misses. Money working aggressively here.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson . Money manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2# Money scores with an uppercut up the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Money lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it. Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson . Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson 's elbow. Money lands a right hand. A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson . Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson lands with a right to the head. Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Money. Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Money controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson . Johnson takes a shot to the head. #T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money. Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
Money lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. Johnson prevents a body shot from Money. Money misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike. Money stalling in the clinch.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries a body shot but Money blocks it.
Money has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson .
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson gets through Money's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
Money prevents a body shot from Johnson . An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson . Money working aggressively here.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Money. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money. Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Money blocks an uppercut.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moneys head. Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside. 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 Dwayne Johnson will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Money connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Johnson misses with a hook. Money ducked under it nicely. Money tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Money connects with the punch. Money tries to clinch up. Nice shot by Money. Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Money sees it coming and avoids it easily. Money wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away. Money works Johnson 's body with a nice hook.#CL2# Money has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Money working aggressively here.
Money lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Money tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Money lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# Money lands an uppercut. Money tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Johnson lands an uppercut. Money lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Money tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Money misses with a short punch on the inside. Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Money. Reed Money seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson . Money lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2# Johnson is rocked! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money. Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money. Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Money lands with a left to the head. #T2# Money lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Money creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Johnson with a big uppercut! Johnson tries to clinch up but Money pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Johnson to the mat! Johnson covers up and Money unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Reed Money! Reed Money is the new welterweight champion! Reed Money decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
HFC Christmas
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Money moves into the clinch. Money misses with a punch to the body.
Calypso is pushing Money up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Money lands with a short head shot on the inside. Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso. Nice body punch from Calypso - that landed with a thud.
Calypso working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Calypso fails to land. Money lands with a right to the head. Calypso lands a right hand. Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calypso backwards. Calypso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Money lands a shot to the body. Money misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Money scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso. Calypso misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Calypso is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Calypso misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Money misses with some punches.
Calypso stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Calypso blocks a body shot from Money. A short right hand to the side of the head by Money. Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money has a couple of punches blocked by Calypso.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calypso. Calypso can't find room to land a body shot as Money controls the action.
Calypso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calypso backwards. Calypso has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
#T2# Calypso takes a shot to the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calypso. The referee is keeping an eye on Calypso - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Calypso tries to throw a body punch but Money avoids it by throwing Calypso back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Money misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money. Calypso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Money backwards. Calypso leaning against his opponent.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calypso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Money misses with a body punch.
Money swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Money lands a hook that snaps the head of Calypso backwards. Money misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calypso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calypso. A nice right hand lands inside from Calypso. #T3# Calypso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moneys head. Money prevents a body shot from Calypso. Calypso scores with a shot to the side of Money's head. Calypso taking a breather. Money lands a body shot. Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calypso swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it. Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calypso's elbow. Calypso throws a punch but it's blocked by Money. Calypso tries to stall but Money uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Calypso digs a right hand underneath Money's ribcage. Money let out a lung full of air as it connected. Money misses with a short punch on the inside. Money works on Calypso's body with a couple of short punches. I was talking to Calypso's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Calypso wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calypso. #T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Calypso. Money working aggressively here.
Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calypso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Money lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Calypso controlling the action here for a moment.
Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calypso backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Calypso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Money backwards. A right hand to the body from Calypso.
Calypso lands with a light punch inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calypso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Money struggles to land a body shot inside as Calypso controls his hands.
Money misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money. 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 Twist Calypso will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Calypso is looking to clinch. Money wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Calypso has Money pushed against the cage. Calypso misses with a hook from the clinch. A short body shot lands from Money as the two fighters clinch.
Calypso is stalling here.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Calypso throws a punch but it's blocked by Money. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calypso. Calypso blocks an uppercut.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calypso misses with a punch to the body.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Money tries a body shot but Calypso blocks it.
Come on Calypso - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Calypso wants to stall.
Calypso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Money throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calypsos head. Calypso looking to slow down the pace here. A short left from Calypso. Still in the clinch, Money scores with a nice short uppercut. Money tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Money misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calypso misses with a body punch.
Money is leaning against Calypso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Calypso throws a punch but it's blocked by Money. Money being controlled against the cage. Money lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Money working aggressively here.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Money misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money. Calypso is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money. Money misses with some punches.
Calypso tries to stall but Money uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3# Calypso tries a body shot but Money blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calypso. Calypso looking to stall.
Calypso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Calypso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Calypso. Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Calypso uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice left hand lands by Money.
Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calypso's elbow. Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Money misses with a hook to the ribs.
Money throws a head punch that misses. Reed Money seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Calypso tries to throw a body punch but Money avoids it by throwing Calypso back against the cage. Calypso 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 body shot lands from Money.
Calypso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moneys head. #T4# Money doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Money throws a head punch that misses. A nice left hand lands by Calypso.
Money lands with a right to the head. Calypso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calypso wants to stall.
Money swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Money. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Money scores with an uppercut up the middle. Calypso blocks an uppercut.
Money misses with the head strike.
Calypso takes a shot to the head. Calypso throws a punch but it's blocked by Money. Calypso working aggressively here.
Calypso takes a shot to the head. Money makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Money 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##CL# Calypso gets in close and instigates a clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Money as Calypso tries to tie him up. Calypso blocks a body shot from Money. A short body shot lands from Calypso as the two fighters clinch.
Calypso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Money misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside. Money lands with a left to the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Money misses with a short punch on the inside. Money working some nice short punches in the clinch. Calypso dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1# Calypso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Calypso is stalling here.
Money tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short uppercut from Calypso. Calypso misses with a punch to the body.
Calypso struggles to land a body shot inside as Money controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Calypso.
Money tries a body shot but Calypso blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Money.
Money lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calypso backwards. Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Calypso uses good head movement to avoid it. Calypso avoiding damage.
Money tries to throw a body punch but Calypso avoids it by throwing Money back against the cage. #T2# A bit of stalling here from Calypso.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Money. Calypso is working Money over against the cage. Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso. Calypso misses with a hook from the clinch. Money misses with a short punch on the inside. Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Calypso uses good head movement to avoid it. Calypso working aggressively here.
Money tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Calypso uses good head movement to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Calypso misses with a hook from the clinch. Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calypso backwards. Money blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Money has a couple of punches blocked by Calypso.
Calypso blocks an uppercut.
Calypso working aggressively here.
Money misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Money lands a nice shot to the body. Money lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short left from Calypso. Money misses with a punch on the inside.
Money scores with an uppercut up the middle. Money stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calypso's elbow. Money scores with an uppercut up the middle. Calypso misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Money.
Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Calypso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calypso tries to throw a body punch but Money avoids it by throwing Calypso back against the cage. Money throws a head punch that misses. Calypso dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Money blocks an uppercut.
Money lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Calypso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Money cracks Calypso with a nice body shot. Money misses with a short punch on the inside. Money misses with a hook from the clinch. Calypso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moneys head. Calypso blocking some punches.
Money lands a nice uppercut. Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Reed Money comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Money 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Money! A victorious Reed Money 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:
HFC 29 Calypso vs. Neuffer
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1# Money throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Money catches Landaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Landaw shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense. Landaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Money avoids it really well and circles away. Money fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Landaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Landaw darts in looking for a takedown but Money gets double underhooks and turns Landaw into the cage. Reed Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Landaw.#CL# Money closes the distance and pushes Landaw back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Money lands a hook that snaps the head of Landaw backwards. Money throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Landaws head. Money gets through Landaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Landaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1# Money lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Still in the clinch, Money scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Money. Money lands a shot to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Money.#ROC# Landaw is rocked! Money lands a nice shot to the body. Landaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him? Money lands on the inside with an uppercut. Money gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Landaw.
Money creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Landaw's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Landaw drops to his knees and Money pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Money! Reed Money 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:
HFC 26 Johnson vs. Money
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# Johnson thuds a left hand into Money's body. Johnson misses with a straight right. Money is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Johnson stuns Money with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Money lands a slapping body shot.
Money defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand. #CL# Johnson darts in and clinches Money up against the cage. Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Money is trying to break free. Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Money is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy. Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Money backwards. Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Money controls his hands.
Money misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Money controls his hands.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Money breaks the clinch.
Money gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1# Johnson tries to clinch but Money moves out of range. #CL# Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Money in a clinch.
Money lands a right hand. Money trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Johnson lands a right hand. Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Money is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A nice left hand lands by Money.
Money using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson . Money tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Money back against the cage. #BC2# Money breaks from the clinch.
Dwayne Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johnson slips a jab from Money. Johnson is looking to clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Johnson clinches up with Money and pushes him back against the cage. Money throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms. #T2# Money working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Money.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson being controlled against the cage. Johnson lands an uppercut. Money doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson gets through Money's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Money. Those never looked like landing. Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Money is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson . It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Johnson 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Money under the eye.#CL# Johnson drives through and clinches with Money against the cage.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Money can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it. Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moneys head. Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Money avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage. Johnson works on Money's body with a couple of short punches. A short left from Money. Johnson is leaning against Money and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Money. Johnson tries a body shot but Money blocks it.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Money breaks the clinch.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands a right hand. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson . #T4# A shot in the inside from Johnson . The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Money. Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it. Money takes a shot to the head. Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Money controls his hands.
A short right from Johnson . Money blocking some punches.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Money. Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it. Money misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Money misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Money. Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Johnson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Money misses with a hook
and Money takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Johnson tries to clinch up and Money cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Money sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Johnson tries to clinch but Money is having none of it. Money moves out of range of the strikes. Johnson tries to clinch up. Money misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Money works Johnson 's body with a nice hook.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Johnson misses with the head strike.
Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson 's elbow. #T1# Money misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson digs a right hand into Money's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Money's gas tank. A short body shot lands from Money as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson . Money doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head. Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Money's efforts to push away. Dwayne Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Money holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money. A short right from Money on the inside. Money tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Money back against the cage. Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Johnson presses Money against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Johnson keeps control of Money as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2# Johnson prevents a body shot from Money. Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Money. This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson blocks a body shot from Money. Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses. Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Money's ribcage. Money let out a lung full of air as it connected. Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson .
Money is breathing heavily. Money wants to break the clinch but can't.
Money doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Money misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land. Money swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Johnson on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Johnson .
Money lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3# Johnson lands a right hand. Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
A short left from Johnson . Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Money misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Money. Johnson scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC# Money is rocked! A left hand lands to the body for Johnson .
Money is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him? Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Money. Johnson cracks Money with a nice body shot. Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Money blocks an uppercut.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson . Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Money can do to turn this around? Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike. Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike. Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. Johnson working aggressively here.
Money is trying to break free. Money blocking some punches.
#T4# Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Johnson lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson . Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Money.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Money's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Money drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Johnson ! Dwayne Johnson retains his welterweight title! Dwayne Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
HFC 21 Conlon vs. Chernishev
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1# Conley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Money throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conley. Conley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Conley there as he acknowledges the shot. Money stuffs the takedown. Money uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conley. Money getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Money seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Nice body punch from Conley. Money throws a right hand that Conley ducks under and follows up with a left that Conley also avoids with ease. A little jabbing left from Conley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Conley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Money misses. Conley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Reed Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Money scores with a body shot.
#T1# Money fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Conley on the side of the head. Money takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Conley misses. Money was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Money looks to score with a jab to the body but Conley is just out of range. Money connects with a looping right hand.
Money 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.
Money dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Money finds it's way through Conley's defenses. A big left from Conley misses. Conley misses with a looping right. Conley throws a lazy uppercut
and Money counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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! Conley misses with a left hand and Money cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Money. Conley does a little dance to reset his feet. Money just misses with a punch to the body.
Conley misses the body punch and Money counters with a lovely straight right hand! Money connects with the punch. A shot to the liver by Money. Beautiful body shot. Money works the jab nicely. A left lands for Money. Money wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Conley lands a nice shot to the body.
Money digs a good body shot into Conley's ribs. Money takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3# Money lands a slapping body shot.
Money scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conley in his tracks. Conley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Money avoids it really well and circles away. Money lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Money. Conley misses the jab.#T4# Money just misses with a punch to the body.
Conley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Money defends it well. Money scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Conley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Conley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Conley lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Money listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Money connects with a single shot there. Conley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nice jab there from Money. Money keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. As Conley tries to get set, Money tries to push him back and clinch up but Conley manages to avoid the attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Money dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Conley throws a body shot but no joy. Money was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Conley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Money stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Conley throws an off balance right hand
and Money connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Money misses with a wild combination.
Conley looks like he wants to counter punch here. Money moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Money lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Conley misses. Conley takes a shot right to the bread basket. Money dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Money dips to his left and cracks Conley with an uppercut!#T1# Money misses with a jab, cross combination.
Money scores with a hook. Conley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Conley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Money sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conley somewhat. Money with a jab. Money lands a jab.#T2# Money scores with a jab to the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Conley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Money has got the better of the exchanges. Money misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conley.
Conley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Money.
Conley takes a swing at Money's ribcage but misses. Conley dips to his left and cracks Money with an uppercut! Reed Money is winning the standup battle so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A shot to the body from Money misses letting Conley counter with a right hand. Money clobbers Conley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Money looks to throw the jab but Conley is out of range. #T3# Money throws a body punch but Conley moves out of range. Conley loads up on a big right hand but Money slips the punch. Money is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Conley on the wrong end of a nice hook. Money fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Conley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The fighters circling - Conley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Conley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Money.
Money takes one to the chin there. Conley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Money swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4# Money dips to his left and cracks Conley with an uppercut! Money ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conley moves away. A little jabbing left from Conley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Conley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Conley throws a series of punches but Money moves out of range. Conley misses with a lunging right hand
and Money counters with a right hand to the body. Money moves away from the strike by Conley. A looping hook to the body misses from Money. Conley does a little dance to reset his feet. A lazy left from Money finds it's target. Money digs a good body shot into Conley's ribs. Money is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conley can do to turn this around? Money bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Conley's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Money dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Money slips a straight right by Conley. Good shot there by Money. Money ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Money lands a head shot. Conley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Money is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conley. Money fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Good standup being displayed there by Money as he connects with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Money just misses with a punch to the body.
Money takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Money showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conley.
#T1# Conley throws a body punch but Money moves out of range. Money clobbers Conley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Some wild striking there from Conley.
Conley shoots and misses and Money cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Conley misses with an uppercut
and Money counters with a stiff right hand. Conley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Money fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC# Conley is rocked! Conley throws a lazy uppercut
and Money counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Conley is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him? Money scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conley doesn't seem bothered though. A jab from Money does it's job there. Conley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Money counters with a huge left! Conley is in big trouble! He's backing up but Money isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Conley from any more damage. A dominating finish by Money!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Money! After winning the bout, Reed Money 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:
HFC 17 Ward vs. Prine
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1# Maia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Money lands a right hook to the body.
Money misses with a few strikes there.
Maia with the counter takedown but Money avoids it easily. Maia shoots in but Money avoids the takedown attempt easily. Maia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Money finds it's way round the side to connect with Maia's head. Money lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Money keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maia. Money lands a nice hook to Maia's body. Maia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Maia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Money seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Maia shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense. As Maia tries to get set, Money tries to push him back and clinch up but Maia manages to avoid the attempt. Decent striking displayed by Money there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Money scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Maia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1# Money fails to land with a series of punches.
Money darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Maia wants to land a leg kick but Money is out of range. Maia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Money slaps away a takedown attempt from Maia, before circling back to the center of the mat. Reed Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Maia. Maia swings widly with a right hand
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The fight stays on the outside here - Maia looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Money lands a head shot.#KD# Oooooh!!! Money has knocked Maia down with a huge combo! Money steps away and waves a wobbly Maia back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Maia is rocked!#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maia throws a right and a left that both miss. Maia is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him? Maia fails with the takedown and Money counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Maia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Maia seems to have recovered his senses. Maia looks winded! Money avoids the body shot from Maia.
A decent looking cross lands there for Money. Money thuds a left hand into Maia's body. Maia gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Maia tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Money is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Maia buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Maia!! Maia is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Money throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Money! Reed Money 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:
HFC 13 Calypso vs. Money
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Calypso gets in close and instigates a clinch. Money blocking some punches.
Calypso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Money misses with some punches.
Calypso swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it. Money tries to throw a body punch but Calypso avoids it by throwing Money back against the cage. Calypso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Calypso. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calypso. Calypso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Money misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Money.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Calypso struggles to land a body shot inside as Money controls his hands.
Money lands with a left to 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! Calypso lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC# Money is rocked! Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money is still on wobbly legs! Can Calypso finish him? Money is trying to maintain a safe position but Calypso gets an underhook and turns Money into the cage. Money seems to have recovered his senses. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Money lands with a light punch inside. Money blocking some punches.
Calypso lands a right hand. #T1# Money throws a head punch that misses. A frustrated look appears on Money's face as he tries to break the clinch. Money lands a nice uppercut. Calypso effectively controlling the action here. Money is trying to break the clinch but Calypso is controlling him. Calypso swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it. Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Calypso uses good head movement to avoid it. Calypso can't find room to land a body shot as Money controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calypso. Money blocking some punches.
Calypso is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on Money's face as he tries to break the clinch. Calypso prevents a body shot from Money. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Money as Calypso tries to tie him up. #T2# Calypso lands with a light punch inside. Calypso working aggressively here.
Money is trying to break free. Calypso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Money avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calypso. Money scores with a shoulder strike. Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Calypso.
A hook to the body from Calypso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Calypso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Money takes a shot to the head. Calypso has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
Calypso trying to control the position but instead, Money has worked for underhooks and has pushed Calypso into the cage. Calypso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Money tries to break free but Calypso pushes him back against the cage. Money pushes Calypso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Calypso scores with a shot to the side of Money's head. Money misses with a hook from the clinch. Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Calypso uses good head movement to avoid it. Calypso swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it. Money blocking some punches.
Calypso stalling against the cage.
Calypso pressing his opponent against the cage. Money lands with a light punch inside. Money stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Money tries to break free but Calypso pushes him back against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4# Money misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calypso. Money is trying to break free. Calypso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Money. Money lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Calypso throws a punch but it's blocked by Money. Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Calypso.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money working aggressively here.
Money stalling the fight.
Money blocking some punches.
Money tries a body shot but Calypso blocks it.
Calypso wants to stall.
Calypso lands with a short shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Money tries to work over Calypso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Money blocking some punches.
A short left from Money. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twist Calypso dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Money comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL# Calypso clinches. Money lands with a left to the head. Money blocks a body shot from Calypso. Calypso misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money. Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calypso throws a head punch that misses. Calypso has Money pressed against the cage, preventing Money from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Money misses with some punches.
Calypso is pushing Money up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Money misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice right hand lands inside from Calypso. Money stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Money is trying to push Calypso away but Calypso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Money is trying to break free. Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Money lands a right hand. A bit of stalling here from Calypso.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Calypso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Money can do to turn this around? Calypso throws a punch but it's blocked by Money. A head punch on the inside from Calypso fails to land. Calypso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Calypso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calypso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Money lands a shoulder strike. Calypso is struggling to control the position. Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calypso's elbow. Money lands a body punch. Money tries to throw a body punch but Calypso avoids it by throwing Money back against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Money misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Calypso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calypso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Money backwards. Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Calypso.
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! Money lands a body punch. Calypso blocks an uppercut.
Money misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Money.
Money wants to get back to striking at distance but Calypso won't allow it.
Money can't break the clinch.
Calypso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Calypso keeps control of Money as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Calypso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Money tries a body shot but Calypso blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calypso. Money misses with a hook to the ribs.
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside. Calypso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Money misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Calypso lands a nice shot to the body. Calypso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Money backwards. Money blocks an uppercut.
Calypso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Calypso is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Money is keeping busy. Money is trying to break the clinch but Calypso is controlling him. Money misses with a knee to the head. Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calypso looking to slow down the pace here. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A shot in the inside from Money. Calypso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Money tries to break the clinch but Calypso is controlling the position. Money misses with the head strike.
#T4# Nice body punch from Calypso. Money misses with some punches.
Calypso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Money presses Calypso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A head punch blocked on the inside by Money. Calypso keeps control of Money as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Stalling in the clinch from Calypso.
Calypso lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Money works on Calypso's body with a couple of short punches. Money has a couple of punches blocked by Calypso.
Money looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A short left from Calypso. Money being controlled against the cage. Money throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Money is trying to maintain a safe position but Calypso gets an underhook and turns Money into the cage. Calypso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
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 Twist Calypso will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL# Calypso moves into the clinch successfully.
Money misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Money's face as he tries to break the clinch. Calypso lands a hook to the side of the head. Money will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Calypso up against the cage. Money doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calypso dips a shoulder and cracks Money with a mighty uppercut! Money falls back against the cage and Calypso unloads with a barrage of strikes! Money 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 - Calypso screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twist Calypso! Twist Calypso retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
HFC 10 Calypso vs. Conley
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1# Ibraham tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Money counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like George Ibraham has been cut. Money misses the body punch and Ibraham counters with a one-two to the body. Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch but Money swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. George Ibraham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Money misses with a straight left. #KD# Money drops Ibraham with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ibraham looks back up at him and smiles so Money waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Ibraham is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Money throws a shot to the body.
Ibraham is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him? Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch but Money swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ibraham seems to have recovered his senses. Money misses the shot to the body. Ibraham fails in his attempt to clinch. Ibraham tries to clinch and Money connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Money circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Money misses its target. Money misses with an uppercut. A combination from Money does no damage. Ibraham wants to clinch up but Money keeps it at a distance.#T1# Ibraham closes the distance looking to clinch and Money counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice body punch from Money. Money just misses with a punch to the body.
Money seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Money swats him away and circles back towards the center. Money works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ibraham doesn't manage to clinch there - Money circles away.
Money works the jab nicely.#CUT# That has opened up George Ibraham's cut even more. Ibraham is looking to clinch but Money is avoiding it.
Ibraham doesn't manage to clinch there - Money circles away.
Money throwing a counter right hand but Ibraham manages to avoid it. Money swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibraham. Ibraham tries to clinch but Money is having none of it. Ibraham tries to clinch but Money moves out of range. Ibraham wants to clinch.#T2# Ibraham thows a leg kick but Money checks it and Money makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Money misses with an uppercut. Money misses with a wild body shot. Ibraham avoids the body shot from Money.
Ibraham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ibraham tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Money manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Money tries to counter by clinching up but Ibraham breaks away and moves out of range. Ibraham tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Money manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Money's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Money duly obliges. Ibraham is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ibraham misses with a body shot
and Money counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ibraham tries to clinch up but Money circles away and keeps his distance. Money swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ibraham tries to clinch up. Money looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibraham is just out of range.#T3# Money ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ibraham looks to clinch enabling Money to counter with a crisp jab. Money lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ibraham is looking to clinch but Money is avoiding it.
Money connects with a nice looking jab.
Money circles away from the clinch attempt.
Money swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Money paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ibraham walks into a jab. Ibraham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Money throws out the jab. #KD# Money drops Ibraham with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ibraham looks back up at him and smiles so Money waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT# The cut above George Ibraham's eye is starting to cause him problems now. 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! Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Money paws at him with a jab and circles away. Money fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibraham is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Money lands with a nice body punch. Ibraham doesn't manage to clinch there - Money circles away.
Money tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ibraham manages to circle out of the way. Money throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4# Money throws a right and a left that both miss. Money is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Money jabbing away but nothing is landing. Money misses with an uppercut
and Ibraham counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Money is lucky that one didn't land flush. Money lands a jab to Ibraham's midsection. Ibraham slips under a jab. Money scores with a jab to the body. Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Money swats him away and circles back towards the center. The fight stays on the outside here - Ibraham looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ibraham tries to clinch there but Money circles away.
Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Money paws at him with a jab and circles away. Money is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ibraham. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2# Ibraham moves into the clinch successfully.
Money tries to break the clinch but Ibraham is controlling the position. Money lands a shoulder strike. A left hand lands to the body for Money.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Money dominated that round. The cut man is working on George Ibraham's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Money throws a shot to the body.
#KD# Money cracks Ibraham with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ibraham looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Money finish him?
Reed Money is winning the standup battle so far. Money connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ibraham out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reed Money! Jumping up and down and very excited, Reed Money waved his t-shirt featuring Versus's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Honour V
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1# Saint Pierre misses with a hook
enabling Money to counter with a crisp jab. Money uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Money scores with a nice head shot. Money slips a jab from Saint Pierre. Saint Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Money swats him away and circles back towards the center. Saint Pierre tries to clinch up. Saint Pierre throws a hook to the side of Money's head but Money sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A nice side step and Money releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. No joy there for Saint Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Money lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Georges Saint Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Saint Pierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Money cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Saint Pierre walks into a left hand. Saint Pierre looks to throw a body kick and Money counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Saint Pierre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Money to score with a decent uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A jab lands there for Money.#ROC2# Saint Pierre is rocked! Saint Pierre swings widly with a right hand
and Money counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1# Nice jab there from Money. Oh Saint Pierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Money throws a sloppy body shot
and Saint Pierre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Saint Pierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Money sees it coming and avoids it easily. Saint Pierre seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2# Money lands a big right hand that sends Saint Pierre crashing to the mat! Money stays standing though and waves Saint Pierre back to his feet! Saint Pierre is breathing heavily. Money lands with a shot to the body. Money closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Saint Pierre! Money dives in looking to finish! Saint Pierre is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Money! In defeat, Georges Saint Pierre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost that's all I can say.'.
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