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Event:
EFC Pato vs Alcala
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1# Bimbotinque misses with an uppercut. Chadnezzar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bimbotinque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chadnezzar manages to avoid it. Bimbotinque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Bimbotinque misses and Chadnezzar counters with a straight right hand. Chadnezzar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bimbotinque counters with a nice body shot. Bimbotinque misses the shot to the body. Chadnezzar throws a shot from downtown. Bimbotinque moves away and avoids it. Bimbotinque looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chadnezzar is fending him off so far but Bimbotinque persists. Nope, Chadnezzar circles away and we're back to standing. Chadnezzar jabs at Bimbotinque's body. Bimbotinque misses with a straight left. Chadnezzar is looking to counter the offense by Bimbotinque and move into the clinch. Bimbotinque on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Chadnezzar connects with a nice looking jab.
Chadnezzar swings for the body but Bimbotinque moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Decent striking displayed by Bimbotinque there. Bimbotinque shoots and misses and Chadnezzar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bimbotinque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chadnezzar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bimbotinque. Chadnezzar scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Bimbotinque lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2# Bimbotinque shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB# Chadnezzar looking for submissions off his back. Chadnezzar is looking to improve his position.
Chadnezzar is staying active underneath Bimbotinque, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Bimbotinque content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Chadnezzar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bimbotinque scores with a couple of nice shots. Chadnezzar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chadnezzar tries to get to full guard but Bimbotinque has control of the leg. Bimbotinque is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2# Bimbotinque winds up and cracks Chadnezzar with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Chadnezzar has hold of Bimbotinque's hands but Bimbotinque slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Chadnezzar is looking to control Bimbotinque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chadnezzar avoid being mounted? Bimbotinque working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Chadnezzar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chadnezzar. Bimbotinque must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Chadnezzar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bimbotinque can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Bimbotinque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Chadnezzar wants to sweep but no luck. 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! Chadnezzar keeping moving, preventing Bimbotinque from controlling successfully. Chadnezzar controls Bimbotinque momentarily but Bimbotinque frees himself. Chadnezzar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bimbotinque is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3# Bimbotinque scoring with punches to the head and body. Chadnezzar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Chadnezzar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Chadnezzar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bimbotinque moves into full guard.
Chadnezzar wants to control from the top but Bimbotinque keeps moving. Bimbotinque lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Bimbotinque chips away with some ground and pound. Chadnezzar keeping moving, preventing Bimbotinque from controlling successfully. #T4# Chadnezzar is trying to control the position but Bimbotinque postures up. Bimbotinque is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Bimbotinque slips nicely into half guard. Chadnezzar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bimbotinque is working away from the top position though. Bimbotinque working the head and body with strikes. Bimbotinque prevents Chadnezzar from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chadnezzar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bimbotinque scores with a couple of nice shots. Chadnezzar wants to control but Bimbotinque is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bimbotinque slips a nice elbow through Chadnezzar's hands, connecting with Chadnezzar's forehead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meltroco Bimbotinque dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# Bimbotinque scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Bimbotinque connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chadnezzar some visible discomfort.
Chadnezzar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Chadnezzar is looking for a sweep. Chadnezzar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bimbotinque's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Chadnezzar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chadnezzar. Bimbotinque has been the more effective fighter overall so far. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chadnezzar is on top in guard.
#REVR# Chadnezzar wants to pass the guard but Bimbotinque is keeping the position. Bimbotinque working a defensive guard here.
Chadnezzar passes Bimbotinque's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bimbotinque keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1# Chadnezzar wants to free his trapped foot but Bimbotinque is holding on for dear life with his legs. Bimbotinque wants to improve his position but Chadnezzar is controlling well.
Bimbotinque keeping hold of Chadnezzar's head, controlling as best he can. Chadnezzar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bimbotinque knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB# Chadnezzar is trying to work for a kimura but Bimbotinque is defending well.
Bimbotinque punching from the bottom.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Chadnezzar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bimbotinque! Bimbotinque bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Chadnezzar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bimbotinque postures up and lands a big shot to Chadnezzar's brow. Chadnezzar looking for a sweep. Not yet Chadnezzar, not yet. #SUB# Chadnezzar looking for a guillotine here but Bimbotinque defends easily.
Bimbotinque preventing the sweep. Chadnezzar is working hard here to advance position. Chadnezzar keeping full guard, as Bimbotinque tries to pass. #T3# Chadnezzar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bimbotinque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chadnezzar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Chadnezzar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Chadnezzar looking for a guillotine here but Bimbotinque defends easily.
Bimbotinque wants to control from the top but Chadnezzar keeps moving. Chadnezzar tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bimbotinque trying to control the position from guard on top but Chadnezzar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chadnezzar has Bimbotinque pulled in close to control his posture. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Chadnezzar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bimbotinque is one step ahead there. Chadnezzar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Bimbotinque fails with the takedown enabling Chadnezzar to counter with a crisp jab. Chadnezzar fails in his attempt to clinch. Chadnezzar staying out of range there. Chadnezzar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Some wild striking there from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque throws a jab when Chadnezzar was well out of range. Chadnezzar throws a right and a left that both miss. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bimbotinque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chadnezzar misses with an uppercut
and Bimbotinque counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Bimbotinque avoids the body shot from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar blocks a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Meltroco Bimbotinque will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Chadnezzar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Bimbotinque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chadnezzar moves away. Bimbotinque lands with a nice body punch. Chadnezzar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chadnezzar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bimbotinque on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bimbotinque is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chadnezzar rather than just go for the knockout. Bimbotinque lands a nice looking body shot.
Chadnezzar throws a series of punches but Bimbotinque avoids them all with ease. Chadnezzar misses with a left hand and Bimbotinque counters with a series of strikes. Chadnezzar will be more careful next time no doubt. Bimbotinque dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Chadnezzar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bimbotinque. Bimbotinque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chadnezzar tries to counter by clinching up but Bimbotinque breaks away and moves out of range. Bimbotinque ducks under a wild hook from Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar connects with a body shot that sends Bimbotinque's belly button to the back. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chadnezzar ducks under a wild hook from Bimbotinque. Bimbotinque needs to keep his hands up - Chadnezzar had a free shot at his head there. Bimbotinque throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chadnezzar on the side of the head. Chadnezzar slips a straight right by Bimbotinque. Chadnezzar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1# A big right from Chadnezzar misses. Bimbotinque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chadnezzar. Bimbotinque ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bimbotinque avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Chadnezzar throws a right and a left that Bimbotinque avoids nicely. Chadnezzar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bimbotinque slips a jab from Chadnezzar. Bimbotinque lands a jab to the nose. Bimbotinque looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range. Chadnezzar lands a jab to Bimbotinque's midsection. Bimbotinque cracks Chadnezzar with an open hand slap. Nebu Chadnezzar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Some wild striking there from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque scores with a nice strike. Bimbotinque throws a jab but it's blocked by Chadnezzar. #T2# Bimbotinque connects with a body shot that sends Chadnezzar's belly button to the back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bimbotinque lands a nice looking body shot.
Meltroco Bimbotinque seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bimbotinque moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Chadnezzar ducks under a wild hook from Bimbotinque. Chadnezzar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bimbotinque was well out of range. Poor timing from Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bimbotinque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chadnezzar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bimbotinque. Chadnezzar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bimbotinque scores with a sloppy right hand. Chadnezzar should have avoided that one. Bimbotinque lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bimbotinque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chadnezzar moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bimbotinque misses with a looping right. Bimbotinque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chadnezzar doesn't manage to clinch there - Bimbotinque circles away.
#T3# Bimbotinque takes a body punch but keeps moving. Chadnezzar closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT# It looks like Meltroco Bimbotinque has been cut. Bimbotinque looks to land a left hand but Chadnezzar moved out of range nicely. Chadnezzar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque throws the left hand but Chadnezzar avoids the punch easily. Bimbotinque misses with a straight left. Chadnezzar cracks Bimbotinque with a right hand to the side of the head. Chadnezzar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bimbotinque. Chadnezzar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bimbotinque manages to circle out of the way. Bimbotinque looks to land a left hand but Chadnezzar moved out of range nicely. Chadnezzar moves out of range as Bimbotinque strikes. Chadnezzar throws out a loose jab but Bimbotinque uses good head movement to avoid it. Despite the aggression on Bimbotinque's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. The fighters circling - Bimbotinque throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Chadnezzar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bimbotinque manages to circle out of the way. Chadnezzar just misses with a punch to the body.
Nebu Chadnezzar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chadnezzar misses with a left hand and Bimbotinque counters with a stiff right hand. Bimbotinque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chadnezzar. Bimbotinque misses with an uppercut. Meltroco Bimbotinque is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Chadnezzar slips under a jab from Bimbotinque. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Bimbotinque feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Bimbotinque stopping the sweep attempt from Chadnezzar. Bimbotinque's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB# Chadnezzar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chadnezzar tries to land a sweep but no joy. Chadnezzar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bimbotinque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chadnezzar swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bimbotinque landing with the ground and pound. #SUB# Chadnezzar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Chadnezzar keeping full guard, as Bimbotinque tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight! Meltroco Bimbotinque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bimbotinque 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meltroco Bimbotinque! A very excited looking Meltroco Bimbotinque made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EFC Tronstone vs Beecher
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Daughtrey misses with a punch to the body.
Chadnezzar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daughtrey walks away with a smile on his face. Chadnezzar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A shot to the body from Daughtrey misses and Chadnezzar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch but Chadnezzar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Daughtrey slips under a jab. Chadnezzar throws a lazy right hand but Daughtrey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chadnezzar lands with a right hand. Chadnezzar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Daughtrey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight. Daughtrey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chadnezzar counters with a nice body shot. Chadnezzar stuns Daughtrey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Chadnezzar tries to close the distance and clinch but Daughtrey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Daughtrey is looking to counter punch. Daughtrey lands with an uppercut that bounces Chadnezzar off the cage and back into range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chadnezzar paws at him with a jab and circles away. Chadnezzar with a hook.#CUT2# It looks like Kevin Daughtrey has been cut. Daughtrey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chadnezzar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chadnezzar there as he acknowledges the shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Daughtrey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Chadnezzar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Chadnezzar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daughtrey with a body punch. A glancing blow. Daughtrey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daughtrey misses with a wild body shot. Chadnezzar scores with a jab to the head.
Chadnezzar is looking to clinch but Daughtrey is avoiding it.
Daughtrey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Daughtrey throws a looping overhand right but Chadnezzar ducks down to avoid it. Daughtrey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Daughtrey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chadnezzar momentarily.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch but Chadnezzar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Daughtrey throws a hook but Chadnezzar blocks it. Chadnezzar throws a lazy right hand but Daughtrey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Chadnezzar misses the target. Daughtrey is looking to counter punch. Chadnezzar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2# Chadnezzar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daughtrey.
This has been an exciting period of action! Daughtrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chadnezzar moves away. Daughtrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Chadnezzar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Chadnezzar scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Chadnezzar lands a slapping body shot.
Daughtrey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chadnezzar was well out of range. Poor timing from Daughtrey. Daughtrey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chadnezzar's hands. Daughtrey lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar lands a leg kick that knocks Daughtrey off balance momentarily. Chadnezzar slips under a jab from Daughtrey. Daughtrey closes the distance and lands a one-two. Chadnezzar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chadnezzar throws the left hand but Daughtrey avoids the punch easily. Chadnezzar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daughtrey. Chadnezzar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Chadnezzar jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3# Daughtrey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chadnezzar's hands. A shot to the liver by Chadnezzar. Beautiful body shot. Chadnezzar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2# Chadnezzar pushes Daughtrey up against the cage in a clinch. Daughtrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Chadnezzar uses good head movement to avoid it. Chadnezzar swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it. Daughtrey can't find room to land a body shot as Chadnezzar controls the action.
Chadnezzar blocks a body shot from Daughtrey. Chadnezzar scores with a nice hook to the head. Chadnezzar is trying to pull guard but Daughtrey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Chadnezzar misses with a punch to the body.
Daughtrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chadnezzar's elbow. #TD2# Chadnezzar pulls guard successfully.
#T4##SUB2# Chadnezzar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daughtrey defends it easily. Chadnezzar working a defensive guard here.
Chadnezzar is looking to sweep but instead, Daughtrey has passed into half guard.
Chadnezzar tries to roll over but Daughtrey keeps him under control. Daughtrey is taking a breather. Chadnezzar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Chadnezzar wants to get back to full guard but Daughtrey has mounted him! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chadnezzar can't escape the position.
Chadnezzar gets back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nebu Chadnezzar will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Kevin Daughtrey's cut. That's time! Daughtrey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Chadnezzar slips a jab from Daughtrey. Chadnezzar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Daughtrey just misses with a punch to the body.
Daughtrey looks to throw the jab but Chadnezzar is out of range. A nice side step and Chadnezzar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Chadnezzar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Daughtrey misses with the combination.
Chadnezzar lands a head shot. Chadnezzar needs to keep his hands up - Daughtrey had a free shot at his head there. Chadnezzar missing with a left hand there. Daughtrey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Daughtrey avoids the body shot from Chadnezzar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daughtrey moves out of range as Chadnezzar strikes. Daughtrey misses with a straight left. Daughtrey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chadnezzar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daughtrey scrambles back to his feet. Daughtrey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Daughtrey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Daughtrey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Chadnezzar ducks under a wild hook from Daughtrey. Daughtrey blocks a jab. Daughtrey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Daughtrey takes a swing at Chadnezzar's ribcage but misses. Chadnezzar walks into a left hand. Chadnezzar ducks under a wild hook from Daughtrey. Daughtrey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Daughtrey walks into a straight right hand from Chadnezzar.#CL# Daughtrey moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Chadnezzar.
#TD2# Chadnezzar jumps guard and drags Daughtrey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. This has been an exciting period of action! Chadnezzar keeping moving, preventing Daughtrey from controlling successfully. Chadnezzar controls Daughtrey momentarily but Daughtrey frees himself. Daughtrey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Chadnezzar wants to improve his position but instead Daughtrey has moved into half guard.
#T2# Chadnezzar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Chadnezzar tries to land a sweep but no joy. Chadnezzar keeping moving, preventing Daughtrey from controlling successfully. Chadnezzar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Daughtrey is now in half guard. Daughtrey uses his free foot to push down on Chadnezzar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chadnezzar. Daughtrey prevents Chadnezzar from getting the reversal. Chadnezzar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Chadnezzar works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3# Daughtrey won't allow Chadnezzar to sweep him here. #SUB2# Chadnezzar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Daughtrey uses it to pass to side control.
Chadnezzar manages to get back to half guard. Daughtrey wants to pass to mount but Chadnezzar is defending the position. Chadnezzar tries to roll over but Daughtrey keeps him under control. Kevin Daughtrey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Chadnezzar wants to get back to full guard but Daughtrey has passed into side control. Chadnezzar is looking for a sweep. Chadnezzar keeps trying to improve his position.#T4# Chadnezzar can't do much from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chadnezzar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Chadnezzar wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Chadnezzar manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Chadnezzar keeping moving, preventing Daughtrey from controlling successfully. Chadnezzar tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Daughtrey dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Kevin Daughtrey's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Chadnezzar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Daughtrey looks to land a combination but Chadnezzar avoids it well. Chadnezzar looks to land a left hand but Daughtrey moved out of range nicely. Daughtrey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chadnezzar was well out of range. Poor timing from Daughtrey. Daughtrey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daughtrey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Chadnezzar tries to move into range but Daughtrey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Daughtrey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chadnezzar circles away quickly and effectively. Daughtrey slips under a jab. Daughtrey throws a hook to the side of Chadnezzar's head but Chadnezzar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Daughtrey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chadnezzar's corner calls for a 1-2. Chadnezzar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A big right from Chadnezzar misses. Daughtrey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chadnezzar to score with a decent uppercut. Daughtrey on the wrong end of a nice jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Daughtrey lands a jab to the head.
Chadnezzar throws a jab when Daughtrey was well out of range. Daughtrey looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range. A little jabbing left from Chadnezzar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1# Chadnezzar throws a right and a left that Daughtrey avoids nicely. Daughtrey is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Chadnezzar slips a straight right by Daughtrey. Chadnezzar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daughtrey finds it's way round the side to connect with Chadnezzar's head. Daughtrey lands with a nice body punch. Daughtrey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chadnezzar sees it coming and avoids it easily. Daughtrey ducks under a wild hook from Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chadnezzar swats away the attempt to clinch by Daughtrey. Daughtrey lands a right hook to the body.
Chadnezzar throws an overhand right that lands on Daughtrey's shoulder, as Daughtrey tries to avoid the shot. Daughtrey looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range. Daughtrey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chadnezzar sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chadnezzar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daughtrey.#T2# Daughtrey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Daughtrey looks to land a right hand but Chadnezzar moved out of range. Chadnezzar takes a swing at Daughtrey's ribcage but misses. Chadnezzar lands a really nice looking cross but Daughtrey seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chadnezzar lands a right hook to the body.
Daughtrey throws a sloppy body shot
and Chadnezzar counters with a straight right hand. Daughtrey misses with a body shot.
Daughtrey cracks Chadnezzar with a good jab. Nice defenses there by Daughtrey. Daughtrey misses with a hook. Chadnezzar ducked under it nicely. Daughtrey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Daughtrey loads up on a big right hand but Chadnezzar slips the punch. Daughtrey throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chadnezzar wants to counter with a clinch but Daughtrey pushes him away. Daughtrey defending well as Chadnezzar loads up on a big left hand. Daughtrey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Daughtrey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Chadnezzar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daughtrey is out of range. #T3# Chadnezzar scores with a body shot.
Chadnezzar misses with the combination.
Chadnezzar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Daughtrey misses with an uppercut. Chadnezzar saw that one coming. Daughtrey loads up on a big right hand but Chadnezzar slips the punch. A countering left hand to the body from Chadnezzar misses.#CL# Daughtrey moves into range and clinches up with Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daughtrey misses with a hook from the clinch. Daughtrey lands a shoulder strike. Daughtrey tries to work over Chadnezzar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Daughtrey throws a head punch that misses. Daughtrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Chadnezzar can't find room to land a body shot as Daughtrey controls the action.
Chadnezzar tries to pull guard but Daughtrey forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Chadnezzar lands an uppercut. A body shot lands from Chadnezzar.
A head punch on the inside from Chadnezzar fails to land. A nice left hand lands by Chadnezzar.
This has been an exciting period of action! Chadnezzar misses with a short punch on the inside. A left hand lands to the body for Chadnezzar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Daughtrey misses with a knee to the head. Daughtrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daughtrey misses with a punch on the inside.
Daughtrey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Chadnezzar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Daughtrey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chadnezzar backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin Daughtrey. I think Daughtrey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Daughtrey! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kevin Daughtrey made sure he mentioned Groove Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
EFC Matusov vs Daughtrey
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# Chadnezzar lands a nice shot that snaps Finnegan's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Chadnezzar does a little dance to reset his feet. Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar misses the shot to the body. Nice straight punches there by Finnegan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finnegan. Chadnezzar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan. Chadnezzar misses with a few strikes there.
Finnegan misses with a double jab
and Chadnezzar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A punch combination from Finnegan misses. Finnegan ducks under a wild hook from Chadnezzar. Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Chadnezzar moved out of range nicely. Finnegan throws a lazy right hand but Chadnezzar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Finnegan throws a jab when Chadnezzar was well out of range. Chadnezzar lands a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Finnegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chadnezzar.#T1# Finnegan throws a big shot that misses. Nice defenses there by Chadnezzar. Finnegan takes a swing at Chadnezzar's ribcage but misses. Chadnezzar scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chadnezzar. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet. Chadnezzar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Finnegan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Finnegan throws a poor cross that misses
and Chadnezzar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chadnezzar ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan. Finnegan fails to land with a series of punches.
Chadnezzar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Chadnezzar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Chadnezzar scores with a sloppy right hand. Finnegan should have avoided that one. Chadnezzar drops his hands momentarily and Finnegan takes advantage with a crisp shot 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! Chadnezzar looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnegan is just out of range. Chadnezzar looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnegan is just out of range.#T2# Finnegan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chadnezzar finds it's way round the side to connect with Finnegan's head. Finnegan throws a body punch but Chadnezzar moves out of range. Finnegan slips a jab from Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar swinging wildly here.
Chadnezzar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Chadnezzar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finnegan manages to avoid it. A countering left hand to the body from Finnegan misses. Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Finnegan misses with a body shot
and Chadnezzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Finnegan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Chadnezzar moves into the clinch. A hook to the body from Finnegan.
Chadnezzar tries a body shot but Finnegan blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finnegan. A head punch blocked on the inside by Chadnezzar. #T3# Chadnezzar tries a body shot but Finnegan blocks it.
Finnegan misses with a punch to the body.
Chadnezzar lands with a left to the head. Finnegan lands with a left to the head. Finnegan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Finnegan struggles to land a body shot inside as Chadnezzar controls his hands.
Chadnezzar misses with a punch on the inside.
Finnegan misses with the head strike.
Chadnezzar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Finnegan cracks Chadnezzar with a nice body shot. Finnegan misses with a short punch on the inside. Finnegan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Chadnezzar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Chadnezzar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chadnezzar throws a punch but it's blocked by Finnegan. Chadnezzar lands a left hand.
Finnegan struggles to land a body shot inside as Chadnezzar controls his hands.
Chadnezzar has a couple of punches blocked by Finnegan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Finnegan throws a head punch that misses. Finnegan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4# Chadnezzar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Finnegan lands a nice shot to the body. Chadnezzar letting Finnegan take a breather here. Chadnezzar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Finnegan throws a head punch that misses. Finnegan effectively controlling the action here. Finnegan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Finnegan lands with a light punch inside. Finnegan lands a nice uppercut. Finnegan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Finnegan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Chadnezzar moves out of range as Finnegan strikes. A jab from Finnegan misses. Finnegan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roy Finnegan will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# A telegraphed right hand from Chadnezzar misses the target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnegan! But no joy. Finnegan misses with a lunging right hand
#CL# and Chadnezzar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar blocking some punches.
Chadnezzar scores with a nice hook to the head. Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Finnegan lands with a short shot to the head. Finnegan tries a body shot but Chadnezzar blocks it.
Chadnezzar scores with a shot to the side of Finnegan's head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Chadnezzar prevents Finnegan from breaking the clinch. Chadnezzar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chadnezzar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chadnezzar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Chadnezzar misses with the head strike.
#BC# Chadnezzar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice defenses there by Chadnezzar. Sloppy strikes from Finnegan. Those never looked like landing. Chadnezzar is looking to counter the offense by Finnegan and move into the clinch.#T1# Chadnezzar throws out a powerful jab. Nice jab there from Chadnezzar. A punch lands to the side of Chadnezzar 's head but he takes it in his stride. Finnegan checks a leg kick. Finnegan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Finnegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Chadnezzar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Finnegan thows a left - swing and a miss! As Finnegan backs away, Chadnezzar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Finnegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Roy Finnegan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range. Finnegan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Finnegan slips under a jab. A countering left hand to the body from Finnegan misses. Finnegan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finnegan lands a nice hook to Chadnezzar's body. Chadnezzar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Finnegan lands a jab to Chadnezzar's midsection.#T2# Chadnezzar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finnegan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chadnezzar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan. Chadnezzar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Finnegan misses with a wild body shot. Chadnezzar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan. A little feinted left hand from Chadnezzar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Chadnezzar throws out a loose jab but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it. As Chadnezzar backs off Finnegan throws a huge counter combo but Chadnezzar manages to avoid it all. Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnegan looks to throw the jab but Chadnezzar is out of range. Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Chadnezzar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Finnegan connects with a body shot that sends Chadnezzar's belly button to the back. Chadnezzar lands with a hook. Finnegan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar misses the shot to the body. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnegan! But no joy.#T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Chadnezzar does a little dance to reset his feet. Finnegan throws a big shot that misses. Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Finnegan avoids the body shot from Chadnezzar.
A big right from Finnegan misses. Finnegan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chadnezzar. Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chadnezzar. Finnegan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chadnezzar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Finnegan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chadnezzar back to the cage. Finnegan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Finnegan blocks a jab. Finnegan misses the shot to the body. Chadnezzar lands a really nice looking cross but Finnegan seems unphased.
Chadnezzar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finnegan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Finnegan walks into a straight right hand from Chadnezzar.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chadnezzar was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan. Chadnezzar staying out of range there. Chadnezzar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finnegan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Finnegan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chadnezzar to score with a decent uppercut. Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Chadnezzar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Chadnezzar sizes up Finnegan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A combination from Finnegan does no damage. Chadnezzar lands with a good body shot. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finnegan, as that shot connected.
Chadnezzar 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.
Chadnezzar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Good standup being displayed there by Finnegan as he connects with a hook. Finnegan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nebu Chadnezzar dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Chadnezzar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Finnegan misses. Finnegan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Chadnezzar counter with a right hand. Chadnezzar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Chadnezzar lands a lovely overhand right. Chadnezzar throws a shot to the body.
Finnegan takes a swing at Chadnezzar's ribcage but misses. An attempted straight right counter from Chadnezzar misses the target. Chadnezzar throws a hook but Finnegan avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnegan! But no joy. Chadnezzar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finnegan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finnegan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chadnezzar doesn't seem bothered though. Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chadnezzar manages to avoid it. Chadnezzar throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Finnegan to counter with a crisp jab. Chadnezzar takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# Finnegan clobbers Chadnezzar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Chadnezzar avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Finnegan misses with a left hand and Chadnezzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chadnezzar manages to avoid it. Finnegan connects with a crisp jab. Chadnezzar just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Chadnezzar misses. Chadnezzar slips under a jab. Chadnezzar throwing a counter right hand but Finnegan manages to avoid it. Finnegan with a hook. Chadnezzar moves out of range of the strikes. Finnegan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chadnezzar. Finnegan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chadnezzar at a distance.
Chadnezzar lands with a straight right. Finnegan didn't see that one coming.#T2# Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and Chadnezzar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Finnegan misses with a looping left. Chadnezzar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar with a hook. Finnegan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Nice uppercut there from Finnegan. Nice body punch from Finnegan. Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar scores with a decent looking hook. Chadnezzar tries to move into range but Finnegan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Chadnezzar misses with an uppercut. Finnegan lands a nice hook to Chadnezzar's body. Chadnezzar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3# Finnegan lands a body shot.
Finnegan throws a series of punches but Chadnezzar avoids them all with ease. Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chadnezzar staying out of range there. A lazy left from Chadnezzar finds it's target. A combination from Finnegan does no damage. Chadnezzar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finnegan. Chadnezzar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
An attempted straight right counter from Chadnezzar misses the target. Good exchange - Chadnezzar coming out on top. Chadnezzar misses with a lunging right hand
and Finnegan counters with a nice uppercut. Finnegan misses the shot to the body. Chadnezzar scores with a nice head shot. Finnegan scores with a punch to the head.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Chadnezzar does a little dance to reset his feet. Chadnezzar is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Finnegan misses with a lunging right hand
and Finnegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Chadnezzar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finnegan on the side of the head. Chadnezzar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Chadnezzar misses with a straight right. Finnegan misses with a straight left. Chadnezzar appears to be looking for a big counter. Chadnezzar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Finnegan works the jab nicely. Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range. Finnegan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chadnezzar lands a nice shot to the body.
Finnegan misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Roy Finnegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Finnegan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Finnegan! Roy Finnegan 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:
EFC Reid vs Hooper
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Bimbotinque shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chadnezzar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Chadnezzar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Bimbotinque is looking to work some ground and pound but Chadnezzar has wrist control. Chadnezzar has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Scotty's Yard. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Bimbotinque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Chadnezzar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bimbotinque uses it to pass to side control.
Bimbotinque knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chadnezzar on the ground. Chadnezzar is not content to let Bimbotinque control the position. Chadnezzar regains half guard. Chadnezzar taking some punishment here, with Bimbotinque in his half guard. Chadnezzar is controlling Bimbotinque's position as best he can from this difficult position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bimbotinque is looking to take a break and control but Chadnezzar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Chadnezzar works his way to full guard. Good work. Bimbotinque wants to control from the top but Chadnezzar keeps moving. Bimbotinque preventing the sweep. Bimbotinque throwing strikes but missing. Bimbotinque trying to control the position from guard on top but Chadnezzar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chadnezzar wants to sweep but no luck. Bimbotinque has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Chadnezzar managing to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bimbotinque stands up over Chadnezzar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Chadnezzar working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chadnezzar holds on and takes a little breather. Chadnezzar controls Bimbotinque momentarily but Bimbotinque frees himself. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Nice shot by Chadnezzar. Bimbotinque takes a swing at Chadnezzar's ribcage but misses. Chadnezzar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bimbotinque needs to keep his hands up - Chadnezzar had a free shot at his head there. Nice defenses there by Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar misses the shot to the body. Bimbotinque moves out of range of the strikes.#T3# Chadnezzar throws a lazy right hand but Bimbotinque sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bimbotinque bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chadnezzar's head backwards. Chadnezzar digs a good body shot into Bimbotinque's ribs. Chadnezzar looks to score with a jab to the body but Bimbotinque is just out of range. Chadnezzar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bimbotinque manages to avoid it. Bimbotinque is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bimbotinque moves away from the strike by Chadnezzar. Bimbotinque misses with a hook. Chadnezzar ducked under it nicely. Bimbotinque misses with a hook. Chadnezzar looks like he wants to counter punch here. A slapping leg kick lands for Chadnezzar.
A cross from Chadnezzar lands. Chadnezzar slips a jab from Bimbotinque. A nice combination there by Chadnezzar.
#CUT2# It looks like Meltroco Bimbotinque has been cut. A punch lands to the side of Bimbotinque 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bimbotinque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bimbotinque fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4# No joy there for Bimbotinque, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chadnezzar throws a right and a left that Bimbotinque avoids nicely. Bimbotinque swings for the body but Chadnezzar moves out of range.
Chadnezzar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bimbotinque.
Chadnezzar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bimbotinque takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bimbotinque lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Chadnezzar dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bimbotinque scores with a jab. Bimbotinque misses the shot to the body. Bimbotinque moves forwards but Chadnezzar connects with a nice, crisp jab. Chadnezzar stuffs the takedown.#TD# Bimbotinque drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chadnezzar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nebu Chadnezzar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Meltroco Bimbotinque's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Bimbotinque misses with a hook. Chadnezzar misses with a hook. Chadnezzar tests Bimbotinque's chin there with a solid looking shot. Chadnezzar connects with the punch. Chadnezzar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bimbotinque attempts a counter takedown but Chadnezzar avoids it well and moves away. Bimbotinque misses the shot to the body. Bimbotinque sets himself, and Chadnezzar steps forward looking for the clinch! Bimbotinque avoids it this time. Bimbotinque lands with a nice body punch. Chadnezzar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bimbotinque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bimbotinque walks into a jab. Chadnezzar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bimbotinque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bimbotinque scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. 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! Chadnezzar misses with a straight left. Bimbotinque throws a shot to the body.
#T1# Bimbotinque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chadnezzar moves away. Bimbotinque throws a shot from downtown. Chadnezzar moves away and avoids it. Chadnezzar misses with a hook
and Bimbotinque counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Bimbotinque misses with a body shot.
Bimbotinque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bimbotinque misses with a straight left. Bimbotinque gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar scores with a jab to the head.
Bimbotinque throws an off balance right hand
and Bimbotinque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bimbotinque shoots and misses and Chadnezzar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bimbotinque blocks a jab. Bimbotinque gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Chadnezzar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Bimbotinque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar throws a body shot but no joy. An attempted straight right counter from Bimbotinque misses the target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bimbotinque slips a jab from Chadnezzar. Bimbotinque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bimbotinque misses the shot to the body. Chadnezzar lands with a straight right. Bimbotinque didn't see that one coming. A big left from Chadnezzar misses. Meltroco Bimbotinque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chadnezzar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bimbotinque blocks a jab. Chadnezzar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bimbotinque uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chadnezzar has time to react. Bimbotinque gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Chadnezzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meltroco Bimbotinque. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chadnezzar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bimbotinque.
#T3# Chadnezzar takes one to the side of the head.
Bimbotinque connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chadnezzar momentarily.
Chadnezzar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chadnezzar misses with a hook. Bimbotinque ducked under it nicely. Nebu Chadnezzar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A punch lands to the side of Chadnezzar 's head but he takes it in his stride. Chadnezzar stuffs the takedown. Bimbotinque misses with a shot to the body enabling Chadnezzar to counter with a crisp jab. A shot to the body from Bimbotinque misses and Chadnezzar counters with a nice uppercut. Chadnezzar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bimbotinque. Chadnezzar throws a jab when Bimbotinque was well out of range. Bimbotinque was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bimbotinque takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chadnezzar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque misses the jab. Chadnezzar throws out a counter right but Bimbotinque avoids it with no problem.#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bimbotinque throws the left hand but Chadnezzar avoids the punch easily. Chadnezzar misses with a left hand and Bimbotinque counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Bimbotinque moves away from the strike by Chadnezzar. Bimbotinque fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chadnezzar avoids it really well and circles away. Bimbotinque throws a lazy right hand but Chadnezzar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chadnezzar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bimbotinque. Chadnezzar takes a shot right to the bread basket. Chadnezzar throws a series of punches but Bimbotinque avoids them all with ease. Bimbotinque misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chadnezzar counters with a nice uppercut. Bimbotinque misses with a looping right. Chadnezzar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bimbotinque was well out of range. Poor timing from Chadnezzar. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nebu Chadnezzar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Meltroco Bimbotinque's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Chadnezzar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chadnezzar wants it to stay on the feet. Bimbotinque throws a jab but it's blocked by Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar slips under a jab from Bimbotinque. Chadnezzar digs a good body shot into Bimbotinque's ribs. Bimbotinque misses with the combination.
Chadnezzar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD# Bimbotinque decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Chadnezzar tries to get to full guard but Bimbotinque has control of the leg. Chadnezzar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chadnezzar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bimbotinque manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Chadnezzar controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1# Meltroco Bimbotinque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Chadnezzar wants to control from the top but Bimbotinque keeps moving. Chadnezzar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bimbotinque is on top in guard.
#REVR# Chadnezzar is trying to keep Bimbotinque in close.
Meltroco Bimbotinque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Chadnezzar pulls Bimbotinque in close to his closed guard and prevents Bimbotinque from doing any damage or advancing position. Bimbotinque lands a couple of digs. Chadnezzar is controlling Bimbotinque's posture. Chadnezzar wants to sweep here but Bimbotinque controlling him for the moment. Bimbotinque chips away with some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bimbotinque's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Chadnezzar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bimbotinque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chadnezzar swivels though and keeps the full guard. Chadnezzar wants to stand but Bimbotinque is controlling the position. #T3# Bimbotinque trying to control but Chadnezzar is working from the bottom. Chadnezzar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Chadnezzar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Chadnezzar has momentary wrist control but Bimbotinque slips an elbow through the middle. Chadnezzar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Bimbotinque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bimbotinque is in close to Chadnezzar's body, working some short punches and elbows. Chadnezzar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bimbotinque is one step ahead there. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Chadnezzar working a defensive guard here.
Nebu Chadnezzar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Chadnezzar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Chadnezzar managing to control the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Nice straight punches there by Chadnezzar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chadnezzar. A swing and a miss from Bimbotinque. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bimbotinque shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Chadnezzar counters with a straight right hand. Nebu Chadnezzar seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bimbotinque closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chadnezzar circles away. Chadnezzar flicks out a counter leg kick but Bimbotinque steps away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meltroco Bimbotinque. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chadnezzar tests Bimbotinque's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Nebu Chadnezzar. I've got Chadnezzar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nebu Chadnezzar! An out of breath Nebu Chadnezzar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EFC Lambton vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1# Chadnezzar lands with a hook. Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Chadnezzar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Chadnezzar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Souza at a distance.
Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chadnezzar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Chadnezzar scores with a hook to the body. Souza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Souza darts in trying to clinch and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Chadnezzar counters with a nice uppercut. Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chadnezzar scores with a decent looking hook.#TD# Souza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chadnezzar did well to prevent Souza getting side control.#T1# Chadnezzar tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control. Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chadnezzar defending well though. Souza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Chadnezzar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Souza working over Chadnezzar with some ground and pound. Chadnezzar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB# Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chadnezzar has managed to free his arm - good work. Souza is thwarting Chadnezzar's attempts to control the position.#T2# Souza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Chadnezzar trying to control but Souza postures up.
Souza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Souza throwing shots but Chadnezzar is blocking nicely. Chadnezzar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souza. Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time. Chadnezzar keeping control of the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chadnezzar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Chadnezzar desperately trying to maintain half guard. Let's hope that Chadnezzar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Souza lands a nice short elbow. Chadnezzar keeping control of the position. #T3# Chadnezzar is trying to get back to full guard. Souza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB# Souza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chadnezzar defends it well. Chadnezzar wants to get back to full guard. Souza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Souza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Chadnezzar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Chadnezzar wants to get back to his feet. Chadnezzar is looking to improve his position.
Souza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4# Souza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Chadnezzar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Chadnezzar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Chadnezzar trying to control the pace. Chadnezzar is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Souza tries to roll over but Chadnezzar keeps him under control. Souza is in trouble now - Chadnezzar has advanced to mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nebu Chadnezzar will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Souza tries to move into range but Chadnezzar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Souza wants to clinch up but Chadnezzar keeps it at a distance. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chadnezzar! But no joy. Souza wants to clinch. Chadnezzar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Chadnezzar darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Chadnezzar lands with a hook. Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Souza throws a low kick but Chadnezzar avoids it. Chadnezzar blocks a head kick by Souza.
Chadnezzar looks like he wants to counter punch here. Chadnezzar lunges at Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Souza's hand. Chadnezzar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Souza in his tracks. Chadnezzar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1# Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chadnezzar counters with a nice body shot. Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Chadnezzar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Souza has been working on his balance at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Souza on the side of the head. Souza misses with a straight left. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza. Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chadnezzar pinned against the cage. Chadnezzar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Nice jab there from Chadnezzar. Souza scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Souza clinches up with Chadnezzar and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC2# Chadnezzar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Chadnezzar gets double underhooks and turns Souza into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chadnezzar scores with a nice head shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chadnezzar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Chadnezzar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Chadnezzar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Chadnezzar swings and misses with a shot to the body and Souza counters with a straight right hand. Ritchie Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Chadnezzar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Chadnezzar slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat. Chadnezzar connects with a looping right hand.
Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nebu Chadnezzar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chadnezzar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nebu Chadnezzar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chadnezzar cracks Souza with an open hand slap. Chadnezzar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Chadnezzar jabs Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance. Chadnezzar jabs at Souza's body. No joy there for Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Chadnezzar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Souza with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Chadnezzar to counter with a crisp jab. Chadnezzar lands with an uppercut that bounces Souza off the cage and back into range. Chadnezzar keeps the fight on the outside. Souza looks to clinch and Chadnezzar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Chadnezzar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sloppy strikes from Souza. Those never looked like landing. Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chadnezzar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Souza scrambles back to his feet.#KD2# Chadnezzar sends Souza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chadnezzar is motioning to the referee to let Souza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2# Souza is rocked!#T4# Chadnezzar scores with a jab to the body. Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Chadnezzar counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Souza has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nebu Chadnezzar! Nebu Chadnezzar thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Ritchie Souza stepped up to the mic, saying 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.
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Event:
Syn Europe 98
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1# Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stevenson - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chadnezzar throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range. Stevenson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Stevenson scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Chadnezzar misses. Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stevenson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Stevenson 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. Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Chadnezzar counters with a nice uppercut. Stevenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Chadnezzar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Stevenson tries to land a front kick but Chadnezzar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Chadnezzar lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand. Chadnezzar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Stevenson lands with a nice body punch. Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Chadnezzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stevenson lands a front kick.#T1# Stevenson sizes up Chadnezzar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson misses with a looping right. Chadnezzar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick. Stevenson misses with a straight left. Chadnezzar slips a jab from Stevenson. Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and Chadnezzar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chadnezzar. A short left from Chadnezzar. Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Chadnezzar gets through Stevenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Chadnezzar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Stevenson has Chadnezzar pressed against the cage, preventing Chadnezzar from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Chadnezzar is controlling him. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chadnezzar. #T2##BC2# Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chadnezzar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stevenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chadnezzar. Stevenson scores with a decent looking hook. Chadnezzar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chadnezzar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Chadnezzar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A big right from Stevenson misses. Chadnezzar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Nice uppercut lands for Chadnezzar. That snapped Stevenson's head back.
Stevenson checks the leg kick. Chadnezzar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. As Stevenson backs away, Chadnezzar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Chadnezzar lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily. Chadnezzar misses with an uppercut. Chadnezzar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Crunch! Stevenson slams his shin into Chadnezzar's torso.#T3# Chadnezzar takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses. Chadnezzar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stevenson to score with a decent uppercut. Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Chadnezzar throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range. Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Stevenson stuns Chadnezzar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A jab from Stevenson does it's job there. Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson throws the kick towards the body but Chadnezzar avoids it. Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Chadnezzar's belly button to the back. Chadnezzar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevenson throws a head kick but Chadnezzar moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Chadnezzar. The fighters circling - Chadnezzar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Chadnezzar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Chadnezzar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4# Chadnezzar on the wrong end of a nice jab. Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Chadnezzar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chadnezzar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a leg kick but Chadnezzar sees it coming and moves out of range. Stevenson misses with a hook. Chadnezzar ducked under it nicely. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stevenson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chadnezzar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Chadnezzar misses with a looping right. Stevenson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stevenson misses with a body kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chadnezzar lands with a cross. Stevenson moves away from the strike by Chadnezzar. Stevenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Chadnezzar misses the target. Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Chadnezzar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab. Stevenson misses with a body shot
letting Chadnezzar counter with a right hand. Stevenson throws the kick towards the body but Chadnezzar avoids it. Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stevenson throws a body kick that misses and Chadnezzar counters with a straight right hand. Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A swing and a miss from Stevenson. Stevenson slips a jab from Chadnezzar. Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chadnezzar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab. Chadnezzar drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chadnezzar blocks a low kick nicely. Stevenson digs a good hook to Chadnezzar's body.
Stevenson staying out of range there. Chadnezzar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Stevenson unleashes a big counter combination but Chadnezzar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Stevenson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Chadnezzar slips the punch.#T1# Chadnezzar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Chadnezzar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stevenson. Stevenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Stevenson walks into a stiff left hand from Chadnezzar. Stevenson misses the shot to the body. Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Chadnezzar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Chadnezzar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chadnezzar. That did some damage! Stevenson throws a body punch but Chadnezzar moves out of range. Chadnezzar avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
A slow jab from Chadnezzar misses its intended target. Stevenson thows a body kick. Chadnezzar tries to catch it but that hurt him. Chadnezzar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Stevenson lands with a shot to the body. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chadnezzar moves out of range as Stevenson strikes. Chadnezzar appears to be looking for a big counter. Stevenson misses the jab. Stevenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevenson!
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chadnezzar. Stevenson looks to land a combination but Chadnezzar avoids it well. Stevenson misses with a kick to the body and Chadnezzar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking. Chadnezzar just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stevenson.
Chadnezzar 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. Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chadnezzar. Stevenson misses the body punch and Chadnezzar counters with a straight right hand. Adonis Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chadnezzar to counter with a crisp jab. Chadnezzar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Chadnezzar throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it. Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3# Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar lands with a right hand. Stevenson checks a low kick from Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand. Stevenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chadnezzar at a distance.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Chadnezzar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC# Stevenson is rocked! Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Stevenson throws a big shot that misses. Chadnezzar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Stevenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Chadnezzar finish him? Stevenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses. Stevenson throws a hook but Chadnezzar avoids it easily. Chadnezzar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
Chadnezzar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# Chadnezzar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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! Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Stevenson slips under a jab from Chadnezzar. Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy. Chadnezzar looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range. Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. A big right from Chadnezzar misses. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stevenson. Chadnezzar shrugs it off though. A punch combination from Stevenson misses. Chadnezzar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Chadnezzar's head. Chadnezzar lands with an overhand left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab from Chadnezzar misses. Stevenson throws a series of punches but Chadnezzar avoids them all with ease. Stevenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Chadnezzar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Chadnezzar's head. Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Chadnezzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Chadnezzar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stevensons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Stevenson misses with a looping left. Stevenson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A combination from Stevenson does no damage. Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Chadnezzar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Chadnezzar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Chadnezzar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. No joy there for Stevenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Chadnezzar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Stevenson throws a jab when Chadnezzar was well out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target. Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Chadnezzar's head but Chadnezzar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T1# Chadnezzar misses with an uppercut. Stevenson tries a quick counter leg kick but Chadnezzar is wise to it. Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Chadnezzar slips a jab from Stevenson. Chadnezzar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Chadnezzar ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson. Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chadnezzar sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chadnezzar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson. Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range. Chadnezzar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Stevenson throws a wild body kick that Chadnezzar sees coming a mile off. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chadnezzar, as that shot connected.
A nice combination there by Chadnezzar.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stevenson. Chadnezzar works Stevenson's body with a nice hook. Chadnezzar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chadnezzar.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chadnezzar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Stevenson lunges at Chadnezzar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chadnezzar's hand. Chadnezzar misses with a body shot.
Stevenson pushes Chadnezzar away with a front kick. Chadnezzar cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head. Chadnezzar with a body punch. A glancing blow. Chadnezzar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Chadnezzar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chadnezzar scores with a hook to the body. Stevenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Chadnezzar staying out of range there. Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chadnezzar. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stevenson looks to land a body kick but Chadnezzar moved away. Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chadnezzar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3# Chadnezzar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chadnezzar. Stevenson slips a jab from Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar throws a lazy right hand but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Chadnezzar's head but Chadnezzar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Chadnezzar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Stevenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chadnezzar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nebu Chadnezzar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Adonis Stevenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Stevenson misses with a left hand and Chadnezzar counters with a right hand to the body. Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range. Chadnezzar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Chadnezzar. Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing. It looked like Chadnezzar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chadnezzar throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range.#T4# Stevenson scores with a jab. Chadnezzar acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Chadnezzar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. A counter left hand to the body from Chadnezzar misses its target. A swing and a miss from Stevenson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Chadnezzar misses. Stevenson lands with a nice body kick. Stevenson tries to bum rush Chadnezzar with a series of wild strikes but Chadnezzar uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chadnezzar. Stevenson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice defenses there by Chadnezzar. An inside leg kick lands from Stevenson. Chadnezzar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Nice body kick there by Stevenson. Stevenson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chadnezzar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick. Chadnezzar throws the left hand but Stevenson avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Adonis Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Stevenson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Stevenson!
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Event:
DARE 92
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1# A punch combination from Farmery misses. Farmery throws a shot from downtown. Chadnezzar moves away and avoids it. Chadnezzar misses the shot to the body. Farmery closes the distance and clinches up with Chadnezzar, looking for a takedown. Farmery pushes Chadnezzar against the cage but Chadnezzar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Farmery goes for a double leg but Chadnezzar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chadnezzar continues to drive forward. Chadnezzar with a jab. Farmery connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chadnezzar's hands. Farmery takes a swing at Chadnezzar's ribcage but misses. Chadnezzar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2# It looks like Philip Farmery has been cut.#TD# Chadnezzar tries to sprawl but Farmery drives through with a takedown into half guard. Chadnezzar scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Farmery manages to mount him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Farmery working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Chadnezzar is looking to improve his position but Farmery isn't that keen on the idea.#T1# Chadnezzar keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Farmery jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chadnezzar manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB# Farmery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chadnezzar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Chadnezzar is trying to improve his position.#SUB# Farmery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Farmery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Farmery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chadnezzar has escaped the position, nice work there. Farmery lands a nice forearm strike. Chadnezzar is looking for a sweep.#T2# Farmery is looking to take a break and control but Chadnezzar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Chadnezzar tries to bench press Farmery off him but Farmery keeps the position. Chadnezzar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Chadnezzar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Chadnezzar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farmery. Chadnezzar tries to get to full guard but Farmery has control of the leg. Farmery thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chadnezzar's head. #SUB# Farmery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The fighters are battling for position here. Chadnezzar manages to regain full guard. Nice work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farmery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Farmery trying to control the position from guard on top but Chadnezzar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB# Farmery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Farmery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Chadnezzar wants to hit a switch here but Farmery passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chadnezzar there! #SUB# Farmery jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chadnezzar manages to avoid the submission attempt. Farmery has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Farmery controls the position. #SUB# Farmery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chadnezzar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Chadnezzar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Chadnezzar is still trying to improve position.#T4# I wouldn't like to be where Chadnezzar is right now. #SUB# Farmery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chadnezzar has escaped the position, nice work there. Farmery working the ground and pound but Chadnezzar is defending the strikes. Farmery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chadnezzar keeps working. Farmery tries to score with some ground and pound. Chadnezzar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB# Farmery tries for a kimura but Chadnezzar is defending well. Chadnezzar is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Farmery looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Chadnezzar is trying to control Farmery's posture but Farmery avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Farmery dominated that round. The cut man is working on Philip Farmery's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Farmery throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chadnezzar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Farmery lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chadnezzar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Farmery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chadnezzar sees it coming and avoids it easily. A nice side step and Chadnezzar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Farmery shoots in but Chadnezzar avoids the takedown attempt easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chadnezzar! But no joy. Farmery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Chadnezzar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Chadnezzar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Farmery with a body shot. Farmery cracks Chadnezzar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The fighters circling - Farmery throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chadnezzar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Philip Farmery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farmery. Chadnezzar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1# Farmery throws a shot from downtown. Chadnezzar moves away and avoids it. Farmery misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chadnezzar misses the jab. Farmery connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Farmery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chadnezzar manages to avoid it. Farmery fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Farmery. That's going to take a lot out of him. Farmery shoots for a double leg takedown but Chadnezzar sprawls well. He's pushed Farmery's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Chadnezzar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Farmery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chadnezzar manages to avoid it. Chadnezzar walks into a stiff left hand from Farmery. Chadnezzar throws a shot to the body.
Nebu Chadnezzar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice sprawl there from Chadnezzar as Farmery shoots in. Chadnezzar misses with a body shot.
Farmery fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2# Farmery fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Chadnezzar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chadnezzar thows a left - swing and a miss! Farmery throws a head kick that misses and Chadnezzar counters with a straight right hand. Nebu Chadnezzar seems to be getting the better of the standup. Farmery shoots and misses and Chadnezzar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2# Farmery is rocked! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Farmery throws a series of punches but Chadnezzar avoids them all with ease. Oh Farmery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Chadnezzar lands a body shot.
Farmery seems to have got his legs back now. Farmery cracks Chadnezzar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Chadnezzar misses with a series of wild punches.
Chadnezzar slips a straight right by Farmery.#KD2# Farmery ducks straight into an uppercut from Chadnezzar and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Farmery manages to regain guard straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chadnezzar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3# Chadnezzar wants to pass the guard but Farmery is keeping the position. Chadnezzar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Chadnezzar controlling from the top position. Chadnezzar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Chadnezzar is continuing to stall.#SUB# Farmery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chadnezzar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chadnezzar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Chadnezzar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Chadnezzar is looking to pass into half guard but Farmery pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Farmery is in guard.#REVR# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chadnezzar holds on and takes a little breather. Chadnezzar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farmery is one step ahead there. Chadnezzar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Chadnezzar is trying to control. Farmery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Chadnezzar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Let's hope that Chadnezzar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nebu Chadnezzar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Philip Farmery's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Nice takedown defense from Chadnezzar. No joy for Farmery on that attempt. The crowd cheers as Farmery lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chadnezzar doesn't seem phased though. Farmery scores with a punch to the head. Farmery steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chadnezzar. No luck for Farmery with that takedown attempt. Chadnezzar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Farmery goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD# Farmery is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chadnezzar's half guard. Chadnezzar is trying to maintain the position but Farmery is very close to passing his half guard. Chadnezzar is looking to improve his position.
Chadnezzar is doing well to control the position and prevent Farmery from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB# Chadnezzar is defending against the submission attempts here by Farmery.
Chadnezzar keeping hold of Farmery's head, controlling as best he can. Chadnezzar gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Farmery drops back looking for a leg! Chadnezzar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chadnezzar manages to kick Farmery off! Farmery jumps back into Chadnezzar's guard. Chadnezzar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farmery. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Farmery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Chadnezzar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Farmery trying to control the position from guard on top but Chadnezzar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Farmery is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chadnezzar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Farmery is looking to work some ground and pound but Chadnezzar has wrist control.#SUB# Farmery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Farmery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Philip Farmery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Chadnezzar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farmery. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chadnezzar holds on and takes a little breather. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chadnezzar. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Farmery trying to control but Chadnezzar is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Chadnezzar leaves Farmery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Farmery. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chadnezzar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Chadnezzar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farmery sees it coming and avoids it easily. Farmery looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Farmery fails with a takedown attempt. Chadnezzar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chadnezzar wants it to stay on the feet. Farmery takes a shot right to the bread basket. Farmery takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Farmery takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chadnezzar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Farmery's calf. Chadnezzar cracks a nice hook into Farmery's ribs. An inside leg kick from Chadnezzar misses. Chadnezzar scores with a hook.#CUT2# Philip Farmery's cut is getting worse.#T4# A punch combination from Chadnezzar misses. Farmery misses with a hook. Chadnezzar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chadnezzar throws a big shot that misses. Farmery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chadnezzar lands a slapping body shot.
Farmery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chadnezzar throws a poor cross that misses
and Farmery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Farmery just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chadnezzar! But no joy.#TD# Farmery shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chadnezzar is trying to defend but Farmery finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Chadnezzar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Chadnezzar wants to control but Farmery is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! Nebu Chadnezzar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Chadnezzar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nebu Chadnezzar! An out of breath Nebu Chadnezzar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
UCF 12
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1# Pavon moves in looking to clinch but Chadnezzar pushes him off. Pavon misses with a two punch combination.
Pavon motions for Chadnezzar to come forward. Pavon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pavon wants to clinch but Chadnezzar slips to the side and Chadnezzar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pavon thinking. Pavon wants to clinch. Chadnezzar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nice defenses there by Chadnezzar. The crowd cheers as Chadnezzar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pavon doesn't seem phased though. Chadnezzar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pavon can pounce on him.
Chadnezzar lands with a nice body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chadnezzar swats away the attempt to clinch by Pavon. Chadnezzar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pavon's hands. Pavon walks into a stiff left hand from Chadnezzar. Pavon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1##CL# Pavon moves into range and clinches up with Chadnezzar. Our sources have told us that Pavon has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Pavon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pavon has a couple of punches blocked by Chadnezzar.
Pavon blocking some punches.
#BC2# Chadnezzar breaks the clinch.
Chadnezzar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavon moves away. Pavon avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice cross by Chadnezzar. Pavon closes the distance looking to clinch and Chadnezzar counters with a stiff right hand. Pavon is looking to clinch but Chadnezzar is avoiding it.
Pavon is looking to clinch but Chadnezzar is avoiding it.
Chadnezzar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Pavon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Pavon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chadnezzar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Chadnezzar misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Chadnezzar clobbers Pavon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Chadnezzar pounces like a tiger and cracks Pavon with a vicious hook! Pavon is down but not out! Chadnezzar follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nebu Chadnezzar! During a confident post fight interview, Nebu Chadnezzar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFA 77 Stebson vs Kerr
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1# Chadnezzar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franco has his takedown stuffed and Chadnezzar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chadnezzar defends well and Franco ends up having to push Chadnezzar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Franco slips a straight right by Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Franco tries for a takedown but Chadnezzar circles away easily and Chadnezzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuran Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chadnezzar ducks down and throws a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chadnezzar with a hook.#CUT2# It looks like Yuran Franco has been cut. Franco is looking to clinch. Franco tries to clinch but Chadnezzar moves out of range. Franco takes one to the chin there.#T1# Franco shoots and misses and Chadnezzar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chadnezzar, as that shot connected.
Franco shoots for a double leg takedown but Chadnezzar sprawls well. He's pushed Franco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A little jabbing left from Chadnezzar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Yuran Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chadnezzar drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Franco right on the button. Franco goes down! Chadnezzar follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Chadnezzar gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nebu Chadnezzar! Nebu Chadnezzar 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:
EFA 68 Trucks vs Sestius
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Chadnezzar misses the target. Love thinks about countering with a body kick. Love uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chadnezzar. Love shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Nebu Chadnezzar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chadnezzar misses with a straight left. Love throws a head kick that misses. A right-left combo lands from Chadnezzar. Love misses with a head kick.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Chadnezzar misses. We've been told by Love's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Chadnezzar misses with a looping right. Love keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chadnezzar. Love looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chadnezzar cracks Love with a right hand to the side of the head. Chadnezzar swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
Love takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A left lands for Chadnezzar.#T1# Love ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Love throws a push kick but Chadnezzar slaps the foot to one side. Good leg kick by Love there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Love.
Chadnezzar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Love.
Love slips a straight right by Chadnezzar. Love scores with a leg kick.
Chadnezzar jabs Love to the body, keeping him at a distance. Chadnezzar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Love stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A looping hook to the body misses from Chadnezzar. Love does a little dance to reset his feet. Love throws a counter high kick but Chadnezzar was just alert enough to avoid it. Chadnezzar lunges at Love with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Love's hand. Love moves out of range of the strikes. Chadnezzar slips a jab from Love.#T2# Love throws a head kick that misses. Love is looking to land body kicks. Chadnezzar swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
It looked like Love wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Love lands a head kick!
Chadnezzar 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. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Love misses with a head kick.
Chadnezzar throws a body shot but no joy. Chadnezzar with a body punch. A glancing blow. Love is breathing heavily. Chadnezzar getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Chadnezzar throws a big shot that misses. Chadnezzar throws a shot to the body.
Chadnezzar connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2# Love is rocked! Chadnezzar flashes Love a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Love's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Love crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Chadnezzar punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nebu Chadnezzar! A victorious Nebu Chadnezzar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2016 |
#R1# Chadnezzar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kirkland lands a really nice looking cross but Chadnezzar seems unphased.
Chadnezzar throws a body punch but Kirkland moves out of range. Chadnezzar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirkland was well out of range. Poor timing from Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar takes a swing at Kirkland's ribcage but misses. Kirkland slips under a jab. Chadnezzar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kirkland has time to react. Chadnezzar throws a big shot that misses. Kirkland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chadnezzar in his tracks. Chadnezzar misses the body punch and Kirkland counters with a nice body shot. Chadnezzar throws a hook to the side of Kirkland's head but Kirkland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. No joy there for Kirkland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chadnezzar misses with a wild body shot. Kirkland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. 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! Kirkland lands with a straight right. Chadnezzar didn't see that one coming.#T1# Kirkland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kirkland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chadnezzar. Kirkland catches Chadnezzar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Chadnezzar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kirkland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Good exchange - Kirkland coming out on top. Chadnezzar looks to land a right hand but Kirkland moved out of range. Kirkland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Chadnezzar throws an overhand right that lands on Kirkland's shoulder, as Kirkland tries to avoid the shot. Nebu Chadnezzar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheers as Kirkland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chadnezzar doesn't seem phased though. Kirkland moves into range and connects with a jab. Chadnezzar swings for the body but Kirkland moves out of range.
#T2# Kirkland lands with a nice body punch. 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! Chadnezzar misses with a straight right. Kirkland avoids the body shot from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirkland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Chadnezzar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kirkland is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chadnezzar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Kirkland throws a shot to the body.
Chadnezzar slips a jab and a cross from Kirkland.
Chadnezzar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kirkland slips a jab and a cross from Chadnezzar.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kirkland. Kirkland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chadnezzar. Kirkland blocks a jab. Chadnezzar slips a jab and a cross from Kirkland.
#T3# Kirkland moves forwards but Chadnezzar connects with a nice, crisp jab. Chadnezzar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Chadnezzar on the wrong end of a nice hook. Chadnezzar throws a hook but Kirkland avoids it easily. Chadnezzar looks to throw the jab but Kirkland is out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirkland! But no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Chadnezzar. Kirkland does a little dance to reset his feet. Chadnezzar missing with a left hand there. Kirkland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chadnezzar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirkland looks like he wants to counter punch here. Chadnezzar on the wrong end of a nice jab. Chadnezzar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirkland moves away. Chadnezzar misses with a jab to the body
and Kirkland counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Chadnezzar throws a looping overhand right but Kirkland ducks down to avoid it. Kirkland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Chadnezzar throws a lazy right hand but Kirkland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kirkland throws out a counter right but Chadnezzar avoids it with no problem. Chadnezzar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chadnezzar is looking to chop away at Kirkland's legs. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirkland! But no joy. Good shot there by Kirkland. 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! Kirkland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chadnezzars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Chadnezzar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chadnezzar misses the shot to the body. Chadnezzar misses with a looping left. Kirkland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chadnezzar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kirkland looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antone Kirkland dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Kirkland misses with a body shot.
Chadnezzar throws a body shot but no joy. Chadnezzar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chadnezzar misses with a looping right. Chadnezzar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kirkland. Kirkland let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Kirkland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chadnezzar throws a body shot but no joy. Kirkland scores with a one two! Chadnezzar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Chadnezzar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kirkland. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chadnezzar circles away quickly and effectively. Kirkland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Chadnezzar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kirkland moves out of range as Chadnezzar strikes.#T1# Kirkland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Chadnezzar throws a body punch but Kirkland moves out of range. Kirkland throws out a counter right but Chadnezzar avoids it with no problem. Nice cross by Kirkland. Chadnezzar thows a left - swing and a miss! Chadnezzar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chadnezzar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A jab from Chadnezzar misses. Chadnezzar throws a right hand that misses
and Kirkland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Chadnezzar misses with a looping right. Kirkland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kirkland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kirkland there as he acknowledges the shot. Kirkland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirkland connects with the punch. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chadnezzar might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2# Chadnezzar throws a right hand that misses
and Kirkland counters with a lovely shot to the body. A slow jab from Chadnezzar misses its intended target. Kirkland now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Kirkland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chadnezzar throws out the jab. Chadnezzar 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. Kirkland connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice jab there from Kirkland. A telegraphed right hand from Chadnezzar misses the target. Chadnezzar swings for the body but Kirkland moves out of range.
Kirkland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kirkland lands with a shot to the body. Chadnezzar throws a hook but Kirkland avoids it easily. Chadnezzar throws a hook to the side of Kirkland's head but Kirkland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Chadnezzar misses with a hook. Kirkland ducked under it nicely. Chadnezzar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirkland moves away. Kirkland throws out a counter right but Chadnezzar avoids it with no problem.#T3# Kirkland misses with a wild body shot. Kirkland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chadnezzar. Kirkland lands a body shot.
Chadnezzar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chadnezzar throws a low kick but Kirkland avoids it. Chadnezzar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirkland lands a right hook to the body.
Kirkland avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A big right from Chadnezzar misses. Kirkland avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kirkland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4# Chadnezzar throws a lazy right hand but Kirkland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chadnezzar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirkland! But no joy. Kirkland cracks a nice hook into Chadnezzar's ribs. Kirkland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar lands with a cross. Chadnezzar throws a lazy right hand but Kirkland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chadnezzar throws an overhand right that lands on Kirkland's shoulder, as Kirkland tries to avoid the shot. Kirkland looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Chadnezzar swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kirkland avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A combination from Chadnezzar does no damage. Kirkland scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antone Kirkland will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Kirkland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A jab from Chadnezzar misses. Chadnezzar takes a shot right to the bread basket. The fighters circling - Chadnezzar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kirkland has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Chadnezzar needs to keep his hands up - Kirkland had a free shot at his head there. Chadnezzar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chadnezzar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Chadnezzar misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirkland! But no joy. Kirkland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkland connects with a crisp jab. Kirkland defending well as Chadnezzar loads up on a big left hand. Kirkland lands the left hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Chadnezzar. Kirkland does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Kirkland stalks Chadnezzar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chadnezzar's face. Chadnezzar staggers backwards, shaken. Chadnezzar looks to throw the jab but Kirkland is out of range. Chadnezzar swings widly with a right hand
and Chadnezzar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kirkland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Chadnezzar thows a left - swing and a miss! And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirkland! But no joy. Nice defenses there by Kirkland. Chadnezzar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chadnezzar throws an overhand right that lands on Kirkland's shoulder, as Kirkland tries to avoid the shot. Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from Chadnezzar. A little jabbing left from Kirkland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kirkland throws out a powerful jab. Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Chadnezzar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kirkland cracks Chadnezzar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Chadnezzar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirkland was well out of range. Poor timing from Chadnezzar. Kirkland throws out a counter right but Chadnezzar avoids it with no problem. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chadnezzar misses with a looping right. The fighters circling - Chadnezzar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kirkland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chadnezzar. It seemed like Kirkland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Chadnezzar throws a big shot that misses. Chadnezzar misses the shot to the body. It seemed like Kirkland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Chadnezzar missing with a left hand there. Kirkland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kirkland avoids the body shot from Chadnezzar.
Kirkland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3# Kirkland cracks Chadnezzar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Chadnezzar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kirkland thuds his right hand into Chadnezzar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Chadnezzar throws a body punch but Kirkland moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirkland! But no joy. Kirkland works over Chadnezzar's head and body with a nice combination. Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chadnezzar.
Nebu Chadnezzar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Antone Kirkland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A big left from Chadnezzar misses. Kirkland scores with a hook. A jab from Kirkland finds it's way through Chadnezzar's defenses. Kirkland connects with a single shot there. Chadnezzar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirkland. #T4# Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from Chadnezzar. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice cross by Kirkland. Chadnezzar throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirkland. Chadnezzar throws a shot to the body.
Kirkland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Chadnezzar connects with a looping right hand.
Chadnezzar takes a swing at Kirkland's ribcage but misses. Chadnezzar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Kirkland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Chadnezzar misses with a wild body shot. Chadnezzar throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirkland counters with a nice uppercut. Kirkland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Chadnezzar throws a looping overhand right but Kirkland ducks down to avoid it. Kirkland connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chadnezzar's hands.
And that's the end of the fight! Antone Kirkland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kirkland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antone Kirkland! Antone Kirkland 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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