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Event:
SMASH: Torsten vs Edmond
Date: Nov 05, 2021 |
#R1# San Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McQuirre's hands. McQuirre throws a head kick that misses. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McQuirre throws out a leg kick but San Pedro moves out of range and McQuirre only half commits. A low kick from McQuirre is predictable there and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! McQuirre ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McQuirre. San Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McQuirre. McQuirre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches San Pedro on the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McQuirre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab. San Pedro slips a straight right by McQuirre. San Pedro half committed to a counter leg kick. McQuirre misses with a kick to the body.
San Pedro misses with a body kick.#T1##CL2# McQuirre takes the fight into the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# San Pedro manages to break the clinch.
San Pedro throws a low kick but McQuirre avoids it. McQuirre walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. McQuirre throws a big shot that misses. San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses McQuirre's front leg but catches the back leg as McQuirre tries to avoid it. McQuirre closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2# McQuirre closes the distance and clinches. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuirre controls his hands.
McQuirre lands with a short head shot on the inside. San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but McQuirre avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McQuirre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
San Pedro tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
McQuirre tries to land a knee to the head but San Pedro blocks with his arms.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McQuirre's elbow. McQuirre lands an elbow inside that San Pedro shrugs off. McQuirre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. McQuirre prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from San Pedro.
San Pedro pushes McQuirre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. McQuirre pushes San Pedro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. San Pedro works on McQuirre's body with a couple of short punches. San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. McQuirre tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro digs a right hand into McQuirre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McQuirre's gas tank. McQuirre dodges an elbow strike from San Pedro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McQuirre. McQuirre has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. San Pedro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McQuirre can turn it around. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McQuirre's elbow. San Pedro blocks a body shot from McQuirre. #T3# Nice body punch from San Pedro - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of McQuirre's head. San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
McQuirre prevents a body shot from San Pedro. McQuirre blocks a body shot from San Pedro. #BC# San Pedro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McQuirre staying out of range there. McQuirre appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. McQuirre misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters with an outside leg kick.
McQuirre throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro stuns McQuirre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. McQuirre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro moves forwards but McQuirre connects with a nice, crisp jab. San Pedro throws out a powerful jab.#T4# San Pedro throws a leg kick but McQuirre checks it. McQuirre tries to clinch and San Pedro counters with a slapping leg kick. Harry McQuirre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. No joy there for McQuirre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
San Pedro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. McQuirre misses with a head kick.
San Pedro throws a chopping leg kick but McQuirre manages to avoid taking any serious damage. It seemed like McQuirre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. McQuirre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from San Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with McQuirre's head. McQuirre ducks right into an uppercut from San Pedro. McQuirre avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. That's time! San Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# McQuirre walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. San Pedro is looking to counter with a shot to the body. McQuirre throws a head kick that misses. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but McQuirre manages to avoid it. A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. No joy there for McQuirre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. McQuirre throws a head kick that misses and San Pedro counters with a nice body kick. A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow McQuirre down. McQuirre misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but McQuirre is out of range. An inside leg kick lands from San Pedro. McQuirre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1# San Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss! A jab from McQuirre misses. It appears San Pedro was looking to counter with a kick there. San Pedro is looking to slow McQuirre down with leg kicks. San Pedro looks to land a left hand but McQuirre moved out of range nicely. Donk. McQuirre catches San Pedro right on the button with a cross. McQuirre on the wrong end of a nice hook. McQuirre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
San Pedro misses with a hook
and McQuirre counters with a three punch combo that has San Pedro backing up. San Pedro nods at McQuirre to acknowledge the strikes. Nice straight punches there by San Pedro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of San Pedro. San Pedro cracks McQuirre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McQuirre throws a head kick that San Pedro semi-blocks.
#T2# San Pedro digs a good body shot into McQuirre's ribs. McQuirre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. As San Pedro backs off McQuirre throws a huge counter combo but San Pedro manages to avoid it all. McQuirre misses with a hook. McQuirre swings and misses with a shot to the body and San Pedro counters with a thumping low kick. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! San Pedro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McQuirre - the referee stops the clock and San Pedro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McQuirre. San Pedro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McQuirre moves away. McQuirre just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. McQuirre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. San Pedro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McQuirre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McQuirre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McQuirre.
San Pedro thuds his right hand into McQuirre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McQuirre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. That kick from McQuirre tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on. It looks like San Pedro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. San Pedro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. San Pedro lands with a hook. McQuirre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4# McQuirre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
McQuirre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
McQuirre takes one to the chin there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McQuirre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from San Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with McQuirre's head. McQuirre throws a head kick that misses and San Pedro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McQuirre thinking. Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far. San Pedro scores with a punch to the head. San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but McQuirre saw it coming and moves away.
McQuirre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro walks into a left hand. McQuirre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from San Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with McQuirre's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# McQuirre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck San Pedro on the side of the head. McQuirre looks to clinch and San Pedro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Jab from McQuirre. San Pedro lands a right hook to the body.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the body.
San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses McQuirre's front leg but catches the back leg as McQuirre tries to avoid it. San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but McQuirre avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from McQuirre. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McQuirre can do to turn this around? San Pedro 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.
#T1# McQuirre throws a right hand that misses
and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick. McQuirre with the inside leg kick. San Pedro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McQuirre momentarily.
San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick. McQuirre misses with a double jab
and San Pedro counters with a nice leg kick. McQuirre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. San Pedro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. McQuirre jabs San Pedro to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nice jab there from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Harry McQuirre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McQuirre.
McQuirre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro half committed to a counter leg kick. McQuirre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits San Pedros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McQuirre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#McQuirre is rocked! The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McQuirre swings away with a body shot that misses
letting San Pedro counter with a right hand. McQuirre is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him? A shot to the liver by San Pedro. Beautiful body shot. McQuirre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. San Pedro connects with the punch. Nice defenses there by San Pedro.#T3# McQuirre throws a big shot that misses. McQuirre walks into a stiff left hand from San Pedro. McQuirre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. San Pedro cracks McQuirre on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McQuirre falls backwards against the cage. San Pedro follows up with more strikes that drop McQuirre to his knees. San Pedro keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McQuirre! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro! After winning the bout, Esteban San Pedro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Edmond vs Torsten
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1# Kirk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. San Pedro tries to avoid it but Kirk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag San Pedro to the ground. San Pedro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Kirk tries for a takedown but San Pedro circles away easily letting San Pedro counter with a right hand. Kirk shoots in for a double leg but San Pedro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilmat Kirk. Kirk ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Kirk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from San Pedro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by San Pedro. Kirk shoots in looking for a takedown. San Pedro tries to sprawl out of it but Kirk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. San Pedro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. San Pedro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kirk avoids it.#T1# San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it. Kirk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2# San Pedro tries to sprawl but Kirk drives through with a takedown into half guard. San Pedro is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. San Pedro is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Kirk wants to work for an arm triangle but San Pedro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kirk missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Kirk seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Kirk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but San Pedro sees it coming and defends easily. San Pedro moves into full guard.
#T2# San Pedro has his hands on Kirk's head, controlling the position. San Pedro looking for a sweep. Not yet San Pedro, not yet. San Pedro has control of Kirk's left arm, preventing Kirk from doing any damage. Kirk won't allow San Pedro to sweep him here. #SUB2# Kirk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. San Pedro pulls Kirk in to control the position. Kirk lands a couple of decent looking shots. San Pedro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kirk's guard. #REVR##T3# San Pedro content to stall in guard here. #SUB2# Kirk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. San Pedro is aware though and is defending well. San Pedro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. San Pedro wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving. #SUB2# Kirk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Kirk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. San Pedro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kirk is tightening it up a little... San Pedro has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! San Pedro reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! San Pedro taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kirk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gilmat Kirk! During a confident post fight interview, Gilmat Kirk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#912 Hiro v Karim
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1# San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Some bone on bone action there as Storm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm. San Pedro throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight. Storm misses with a low kick. Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing. Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Storm misses with a head kick.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick. San Pedro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Storm - that will leave a mark!
San Pedro blocks the body kick.
San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Storm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Storm throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm blocks a jab. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Storm checks it. San Pedro blocks a jab. Storm 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. Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. Storm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Storm scores with a head kick. San Pedro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Storm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro lands with a shot to the body. Storm misses with a kick to the body.
San Pedro misses with a straight left. Storm only half commits to the counter leg kick. Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. Storm lands a nice hook to San Pedro's body. San Pedro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Storm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Storm there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut. Storm lets loose with a powerful body kick. San Pedro will feel that in the morning. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro blocks a low kick nicely. Storm misses with a low kick.#T2# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Storm!
San Pedro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Storm scores with a hook. Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro. A low kick lands for Storm.
San Pedro misses the jab. Storm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Storm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Storm defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro throws a body kick that misses. A head kick misses from Storm. Storm misses with a wild body shot. A kick lands to the mid section there for San Pedro. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm. San Pedro 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.
A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick.#T3# Storm avoids a kick to the body.
Storm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd cheers as San Pedro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Storm doesn't seem phased though. Storm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro. Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here. San Pedro connects with the punch. Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. San Pedro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Storm swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. San Pedro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. San Pedro motions for Storm to come forward. San Pedro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Storm misses with a jab to the body
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick. San Pedro scores with a shot to the body.
Storm misses with a leg kick. San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Storm misses with a looping left.#T4# Storm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
San Pedro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Storm throws a good cross that connects.
Storm scores with a nice strike. San Pedro throws a chopping leg kick but Storm manages to avoid taking any serious damage. San Pedro swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
San Pedro takes a shot right to the bread basket. Storm lands with a shot to the body. Storm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Storm scores with a head kick. San Pedro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. San Pedro throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Storm checks it well. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from San Pedro. Storm shrugs it off though. San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. San Pedro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut. That's time! San Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# San Pedro avoids the head kick by Storm.
A left lands for San Pedro. A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Storm misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Storm throws a body shot but no joy. Storm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down San Pedro rather than just go for the knockout. Storm looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. San Pedro misses the jab. San Pedro moves out of range of the leg kick from Storm. San Pedro jabs Storm to the body, keeping him at a distance. A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. Storm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from San Pedro. San Pedro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good leg kick by Storm. A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
San Pedro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Storm counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL# San Pedro rushes Storm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Storm misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow. San Pedro presses Storm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Storm blocks an elbow strike from San Pedro.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro blocks the elbow strike.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Storm prevents a body shot from San Pedro. Storm prevents a body shot from San Pedro. Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. San Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Storm dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2# San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm. San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. Storm blocks a body shot from San Pedro. Storm cracks San Pedro with a nice body shot. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Storm misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm. San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# San Pedro takes a shot to the head. San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro lands a nice uppercut. Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Storm backwards. A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Storm. San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. San Pedro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Storm misses with a body punch.
Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far. San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards. San Pedro cracks Storm with a nice body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro blocks a body shot from Storm. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Storm misses with a knee to the head. #T4# San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro lands a left hand.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land. Storm tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm. Storm misses with a body punch.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A knee to the head by Storm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro scores with a body shot.
San Pedro misses with a body kick. Storm moves out of range of the strikes. Storm lands a body shot.
San Pedro slips under a jab from Storm. Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Storm misses. Jab by Storm. Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. Storm tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Storm is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab, jab by Storm - just one landing. San Pedro defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro throws a head kick that misses. Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. Storm swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away. A good leg kick by Storm. San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. San Pedro misses with an uppercut
and Storm counters with a straight punch to the midsection. San Pedro misses the jab. Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here. San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away. San Pedro throws a low kick but Storm moves out of range easily. Storm thows a leg kick but San Pedro checks it letting San Pedro counter with a right hand. Storm lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover. San Pedro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Storm moves forwards but San Pedro connects with a nice, crisp jab. San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2# Storm is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. This has been an exciting period of action! Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Storm is looking to clinch. Storm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Storm lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily. Storm has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by San Pedro. Storm throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm. A low kick lands for Storm.
Nice defenses there by San Pedro. An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. San Pedro misses with a looping right. A bone on bone clash there as San Pedro blocks the leg kick.
San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage! Storm lands a nice looking body shot.
San Pedro throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily. Storm throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem. San Pedro checks a low kick from Storm.#T3# Storm lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily. Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses San Pedro's sensitive parts. Storm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Storm. A head kick misses from Storm. San Pedro connects with a body shot. San Pedro throws a head kick that half lands.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Storm tries to get set, San Pedro tries to push him back and clinch up but Storm manages to avoid the attempt. A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. Storm on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro connects with a right hand. Storm shakes it off. A leg kick checked by San Pedro. San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A quick step to the side and San Pedro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Storm thuds his shin into the meat of San Pedro's side.#T4# San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm. Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A big left from San Pedro misses. Storm avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Storm scores with a push kick. Storm blocks a low kick nicely. Storm lands a right hook to the body.
San Pedro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Storm in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick. San Pedro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. The crowd cheers as San Pedro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Storm doesn't seem phased though. A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Storm throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Storm tries to work over San Pedro's front leg with a kick but San Pedro checks it. A nice leg kick lands there from Storm.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Lincoln Storm. I think Storm 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm! An out of breath Lincoln Storm 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:
GAMMA#908 Lohmus v Turillo
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1# San Pedro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kid throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kid throws out the jab. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Kid. San Pedro wants to control but Kid postures up. San Pedro manages to get back to half guard. Kid is looking to advance position but San Pedro won't allow it. San Pedro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kid's back! San Pedro controlling the position well here. Kid rolled but San Pedro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kid can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Kid keeps trying to improve his position. San Pedro throwing wild punches that miss their target. Kid rolls, trying to escape but San Pedro keeps control of the position.
San Pedro controls the action. San Pedro gets his hands free as Kid looks to control. San Pedro has the hooks in. Kid is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. San Pedro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2# San Pedro is hanging on to Kid's back as he tries to escape.
Kid trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. San Pedro struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Kid right now.
San Pedro is looking to control Kid but Kid is wriggling around and keeping busy. San Pedro biding his time, controlling Kid. #T3# Kid tries to roll but San Pedro sticks to his back.
San Pedro has good solid back control here. I really don't envy Kid right now.
Kid looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Kid tries to roll but San Pedro sticks to his back.
San Pedro doesn't have the hooks in and Kid manages to turn into his guard.
#T4# San Pedro working a defensive guard but Kid passes into half guard.
#SUB2# Kid has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can San Pedro defend it? Kid steps over the head and cranks it - San Pedro is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Disco Kid! Disco Kid is the new featherweight champion! Disco Kid tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
GAMMA#905 Lohmus v Defoe
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1# San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Andrade. De Andrade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2# De Andrade drives through and clinches with San Pedro against the cage.
De Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. De Andrade tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land. A short uppercut from De Andrade. De Andrade tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from San Pedro on the inside. De Andrade works on San Pedro's body with a couple of short punches. San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Andrade prevents a body shot from San Pedro. A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade. #T1# San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
De Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro. De Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A head kick misses from De Andrade. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. De Andrade throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem. De Andrade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. San Pedro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro looks for the body kick but De Andrade saw that one coming. Nice cross by San Pedro.#T2# De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily. San Pedro scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro tries a low kick but De Andrade avoids it. De Andrade cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. San Pedro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. De Andrade throws a wild combination but nothing lands. De Andrade misses with a hook
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. De Andrade avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
De Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3# San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. De Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. San Pedro scores with a jab. San Pedro misses with a leg kick. De Andrade tries to counter with a clinch but San Pedro shakes him off and moves away. De Andrade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. De Andrade throws a head kick but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro works the jab nicely.#T4# San Pedro thumps De Andrade with a low kick. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Andrade wants to counter the offense by San Pedro and move into the clinch position. San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. San Pedro walks into a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! A jab from San Pedro finds it's way through De Andrade's defenses. San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. De Andrade ducks right into an uppercut from San Pedro. #ROC#De Andrade is rocked! Nice uppercut lands for De Andrade. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
De Andrade throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# De Andrade on the wrong end of a nice jab. De Andrade is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him? De Andrade pushes San Pedro away with a front kick. De Andrade seems to have recovered his senses. San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks De Andrade off balance momentarily. Sloppy strikes from De Andrade. Those never looked like landing. San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
De Andrade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good shot there by San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
San Pedro scores with a punch to the head.#T1##CL# San Pedro takes the fight into the clinch. San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Andrade can do to turn this around? San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage. San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but De Andrade avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. De Andrade lands a body punch. San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. San Pedro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Andrade.
De Andrade tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Andrade misses with the head strike.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Andrade. De Andrade misses with a body punch.
San Pedro lands a body punch. San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by De Andrade. A quick uppercut on the inside from De Andrade. #T2# De Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro tries a body shot but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade scores with a nice hook to the head. De Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# De Andrade breaks the clinch.
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. De Andrade is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. De Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
That kick from De Andrade tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on. San Pedro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. De Andrade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. San Pedro throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3# De Andrade lands with a good body shot. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but De Andrade is out of range. De Andrade is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. San Pedro looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely. De Andrade lands a jab-cross combination. San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. De Andrade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but De Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target. It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4# San Pedro scores with a jab. San Pedro catches De Andrade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. De Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
De Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
San Pedro throws out a leg kick but De Andrade moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits. De Andrade misses with a left hand and San Pedro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3# San Pedro misses with a hook. De Andrade ducked under it nicely. It seemed like De Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. De Andrade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro misses with a left hand and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. De Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from De Andrade. It looks like San Pedro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. De Andrade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
De Andrade throws a counter combo. San Pedro lunges at De Andrade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Andrade's hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro tries to land a front kick but De Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow De Andrade down. A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target. #T1# San Pedro misses with an uppercut. De Andrade looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A low kick lands for San Pedro.
De Andrade blocks a leg kick. San Pedro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow De Andrade down. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# San Pedro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A head kick misses from San Pedro. De Andrade wants to counter the offense by San Pedro and move into the clinch position. San Pedro misses with a right hand and De Andrade counters with a straight right hand. San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Andrade can pounce on him.
San Pedro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Andrade has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but De Andrade ducks down to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3# San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Andrade.
It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade.
De Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. An inside leg kick from De Andrade misses. De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. De Andrade jabs at San Pedro's body. San Pedro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro throws a jab when De Andrade was well out of range. San Pedro scores with a jab to the body. Jab by San Pedro.#T4# San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but De Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. De Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from San Pedro. De Andrade shrugs it off though. San Pedro stuns De Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. De Andrade throws a predictable looking body shot
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Andrade. San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Andrade. San Pedro punishes De Andrade's body with a nice straight punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro clearly takes that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4# San Pedro connects with a leg kick. San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing. De Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. De Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. San Pedro slips a straight right by De Andrade. De Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. De Andrade looks to land a combination but San Pedro avoids it well. #T1# De Andrade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. San Pedro misses with a two punch combination.
San Pedro lands a front kick. San Pedro swats away the attempt to clinch by De Andrade. De Andrade slips under a jab. San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2# Nice jab there from San Pedro. De Andrade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. De Andrade has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro. A lazy left from De Andrade finds it's target. San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily. De Andrade tries to counter with a clinch but San Pedro shakes him off and moves away. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro misses with a lunging right hand
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. San Pedro throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range. Jab, jab by San Pedro - just one landing. #T3# San Pedro throws an off balance right hand
and De Andrade counters with a straight right hand. De Andrade blocks a jab. San Pedro lands a jab to the nose. De Andrade checks a leg kick. De Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from San Pedro. De Andrade swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but San Pedro moves out of range and avoids them all easily. De Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
De Andrade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Andrade.#T4# San Pedro misses with a kick to the body and De Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand! De Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab. De Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from San Pedro. Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. De Andrade throws a head kick that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. San Pedro wants to slow De Andrade down by chopping away at his legs. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. De Andrade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro had his way with Marcelo Costa De Andrade in that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5# A head kick by San Pedro misses and De Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Andrade at a distance.
San Pedro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. De Andrade throws a body kick that misses enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. De Andrade misses with a wild body shot. De Andrade on the wrong end of a nice jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Andrade misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from San Pedro.#T1# De Andrade slips under a jab. San Pedro with the inside leg kick. De Andrade moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
San Pedro misses with a hook. Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. San Pedro delivers a nice body kick. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. San Pedro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2# De Andrade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. De Andrade lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. De Andrade steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from San Pedro. That one must have hurt. De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Andrade thinking. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. De Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Andrade. De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3# San Pedro throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick. Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! San Pedro misses with a right hand letting De Andrade counter with a right hand. San Pedro 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.
De Andrade connects with a body shot.#CL2# De Andrade instigates a clinch. San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land. #T4# San Pedro lands a body shot. De Andrade is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? San Pedro tries a body shot but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land. #BC# San Pedro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Andrade. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro. Esteban San Pedro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. De Andrade moves out of range of the body kick. De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro tries to land a front kick but De Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. De Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round. I think San Pedro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title! A relieved looking Esteban San Pedro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#902 Clark v Kodjia
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1# Dee takes one to the chin there. Dee misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand. Dee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A telegraphed right hand from Dee misses the target. Dee throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. Dee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San Pedro moves forwards but Dee connects with a nice, crisp jab. Dee throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good exchange - Dee coming out on top. San Pedro throws a body punch but Dee moves out of range. Dee ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Dee throws a quick inside leg kick. San Pedro takes one on the button. 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! Dee cracks San Pedro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Dee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and San Pedro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dee thinking. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Dee.
San Pedro jabs at Dee's body. Dee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# San Pedro throws a hook but Dee avoids it easily. San Pedro lands with a kick to the temple. Dee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Dee misses with an uppercut. San Pedro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dee avoids it. Dee cracks San Pedro with an open hand slap. Dee throws a leg kick which misses San Pedro's front leg but catches the back leg as San Pedro tries to avoid it. Dee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from San Pedro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Dee avoids it. Dee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dee was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dee lands a nice shot that snaps San Pedro's head back.
San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dee. Dee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and San Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from San Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2# San Pedro walks into a left hand. Dee digs a good body shot into San Pedro's ribs. Dee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. San Pedro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. San Pedro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Dee throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dee.
Dee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Dee ducks down to avoid it. Dee throws a big shot that misses. Dee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and San Pedro is able to avoid easily. Dee throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Dee misses with a looping right. Dee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Dee.#T3# San Pedro connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Dee is rocked! San Pedro punishes Dee's body with a nice straight punch. Dee is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him? Dee throws a right hand that misses
and San Pedro counters with a nice body shot. Dee seems to have recovered his senses. San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A big left from Dee misses. Dee throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Dee off balance momentarily. San Pedro cracks Dee with a good jab. San Pedro drops Dee with a naaaaasty hook - Dee is in real trouble here! San Pedro dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title! Our winner, Esteban San Pedro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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GAMMA#897 Spud v Wrexham
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1# MacNamara moves out of range of the leg kick from San Pedro. Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick. San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacNamara sees it coming and avoids it easily. San Pedro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacNamara is out of range. San Pedro swings for the body but MacNamara moves out of range.
San Pedro 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. San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses. MacNamara avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A jab lands there for San Pedro. MacNamara scores with a nice body kick.
San Pedro blocks a head kick by MacNamara.
MacNamara swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro avoids a kick to the body.
San Pedro blocks the body kick.
MacNamara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro lands a nice hook to MacNamara's body. MacNamara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1# MacNamara scores with a nice body kick.
MacNamara swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. MacNamara throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by MacNamara. A quick step to the side and MacNamara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A big right from San Pedro misses. MacNamara throws a front kick that sends San Pedro stumbling back into the cage. San Pedro throws a leg kick but MacNamara sees it coming and checks it nicely. MacNamara staying out of range there. MacNamara throws a quick counter kick to the body but San Pedro avoids it. MacNamara throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. MacNamara avoids a lazy jab quite easily. MacNamara blocks a leg kick. MacNamara takes one on the button. San Pedro throws a big shot that misses. A counter left hand to the body from MacNamara misses its target. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from MacNamara.
San Pedro throws a solid leg kick but MacNamara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at San Pedro.#T2# San Pedro misses with a low kick. San Pedro throws the left hand but MacNamara avoids the punch easily. San Pedro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. MacNamara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of MacNamara's head but MacNamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. San Pedro misses with a looping right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacNamara swats him away and circles back towards the center. MacNamara connects with a leg kick. MacNamara misses with a body kick. San Pedro misses with a shot to the body and MacNamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. San Pedro misses with the body kick and MacNamara counters with a thumping low kick. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. MacNamara checks a low kick from San Pedro. A lazy body kick from MacNamara and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand.#T3# San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. MacNamara is looking to wear down San Pedro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. MacNamara moves out of range of the strikes. A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
MacNamara throws a body kick that misses. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.#CL2# San Pedro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. I was talking to MacNamara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacNamara tries to break the clinch but San Pedro is controlling the position. MacNamara tries to break the clinch but San Pedro is controlling the position. A short left from San Pedro. A head punch blocked on the inside by MacNamara. A short left from MacNamara. MacNamara has had enough of the clinch but San Pedro keeps him there for the moment. San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head. San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacNamara backwards. San Pedro lands with a short shot to the head. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacNamara's elbow. MacNamara is trying to break free. San Pedro tries to work over MacNamara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. MacNamara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but San Pedro has him pressed against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from MacNamara. MacNamara lands a nice uppercut. MacNamara is looking to break free of the clinch but San Pedro has double underhooks. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# MacNamara manages to break the clinch.
San Pedro feints and then cracks MacNamara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacNamara down. San Pedro slips under a jab from MacNamara. San Pedro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
MacNamara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2# San Pedro instigates a clinch. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. MacNamara tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing MacNamara back against the cage. #BC# MacNamara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. MacNamara checks a leg kick. San Pedro connects with a nice looking jab.
San Pedro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacNamara. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacNamara was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by MacNamara. MacNamara misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro misses with a low kick. MacNamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
MacNamara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. MacNamara throws a push kick but San Pedro slaps the foot to one side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. MacNamara misses with a body kick. MacNamara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacNamara throws a big counter combination but San Pedro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. San Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. San Pedro throws a shot to the body.
#T1# MacNamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on MacNamara's shoulder, as MacNamara tries to avoid the shot. San Pedro scores with a nice right hand.
MacNamara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. MacNamara thinks about countering with a body kick. San Pedro throws the left hand but MacNamara avoids the punch easily. MacNamara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacNamara was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. MacNamara is looking for a counter combo. A lazy body kick from San Pedro and MacNamara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick. San Pedro throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range. MacNamara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacNamara misses with a wild combination.
MacNamara 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.#T2# MacNamara tries a head kick but it misses.
MacNamara throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro. San Pedro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacNamara with a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! MacNamara dips down and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacNamara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing. San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A jab from MacNamara misses. San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. MacNamara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. MacNamara throws a push kick but San Pedro slaps the foot to one side. MacNamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
#T3# MacNamara is looking to land body kicks. MacNamara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. MacNamara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from San Pedro. MacNamara thows a left - swing and a miss! San Pedro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. A nice leg kick from San Pedro, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - MacNamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land. MacNamara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacNamara is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. Nice straight punches there by MacNamara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacNamara.#CL2# San Pedro moves into range and clinches up with MacNamara. MacNamara blocks an elbow strike. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacNamara has had enough of the clinch but San Pedro keeps him there for the moment.#BC# MacNamara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacNamara was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. MacNamara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4# MacNamara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fighters circling - MacNamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land. San Pedro with the inside leg kick. A nice leg kick from MacNamara, right into the meat of the thigh.
San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacNamara. San Pedro tries a low kick but MacNamara avoids it. A punch lands to the side of MacNamara 's head but he takes it in his stride. MacNamara ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacNamara. MacNamara throws a nice inside leg kick. San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps MacNamara's head back.
That kick from San Pedro tenderised MacNamara's leg. MacNamara is trying to keep his angry face on. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3# San Pedro misses with a two punch combination.
San Pedro looks to throw the jab but MacNamara is out of range. MacNamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro connects with a right hand. MacNamara shakes it off. A big left from San Pedro misses. MacNamara throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for MacNamara's leg but MacNamara calmly moves out of range. MacNamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. MacNamara looks for the body kick but San Pedro saw that one coming. San Pedro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacNamara moves out of range of the strikes. San Pedro throws out a leg kick but MacNamara moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits. Some wild striking there from MacNamara.
San Pedro clobbers MacNamara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1# MacNamara tries to move into range but San Pedro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. MacNamara throws a body kick that misses and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. San Pedro looks for the body kick but MacNamara saw that one coming. A leg kick checked by San Pedro. MacNamara scores with a spinning back kick! San Pedro throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range. MacNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. San Pedro swings for the body but MacNamara moves out of range.
MacNamara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick. San Pedro scores with a nice strike. San Pedro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A good leg kick by MacNamara. MacNamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
#T2# MacNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNamara. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacNamara.
MacNamara takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. MacNamara lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. MacNamara looks for the body kick but San Pedro saw that one coming. A countering left hand to the body from San Pedro misses. MacNamara blocks the body kick.
San Pedro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and MacNamara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacNamara.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacNamara. San Pedro now looks to counter with a shot at the body. San Pedro throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range. MacNamara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. San Pedro connects with a jab. MacNamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
#T3# San Pedro scores with a jab.#CL2# San Pedro has taken the fight to the clinch.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but MacNamara uses good head movement to avoid it. MacNamara misses with the head strike.
MacNamara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A body shot lands from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacNamara. MacNamara can't break the clinch.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro tries to work over MacNamara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacNamara's elbow. San Pedro digs a right hand into MacNamara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacNamara's gas tank. A left hand lands to the body for MacNamara.
MacNamara tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing MacNamara back against the cage. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
MacNamara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short body shot lands from MacNamara as the two fighters clinch.
MacNamara blocking some punches.
#T4# MacNamara lands a body punch in the clinch. San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro tries to work over MacNamara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro. MacNamara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. MacNamara is trying to break free.#BC# MacNamara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The fighters circling - MacNamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land. MacNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro moves out of range of the leg kick from MacNamara. MacNamara staying out of range there. San Pedro throws a nice looking combination but MacNamara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. San Pedro jabs at MacNamara's body. MacNamara takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from San Pedro! But no joy. San Pedro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. San Pedro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro really dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4# San Pedro throws a hook to the side of MacNamara's head but MacNamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro misses with the body kick and MacNamara counters with a nice body kick.
San Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range. Nice uppercut there from MacNamara. San Pedro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. San Pedro avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacNamara delivers a nice body kick. San Pedro slips a jab from MacNamara. MacNamara works San Pedro's body with a nice hook. MacNamara takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. #T1# MacNamara moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
San Pedro blocks the body kick.
MacNamara throws a head kick that misses and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. MacNamara does a little dance to reset his feet. MacNamara quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. MacNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacNamara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San Pedro. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A big right from MacNamara misses. MacNamara misses with a body shot.
MacNamara takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. It seemed like San Pedro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. MacNamara throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. Nice shot lands for MacNamara. MacNamara swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro clobbers MacNamara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2# San Pedro looks for the body kick but MacNamara saw that one coming. MacNamara takes a body punch but keeps moving. MacNamara moves out of range of the strikes. A big right from San Pedro misses. MacNamara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! MacNamara avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Crunch! MacNamara slams his shin into San Pedro's torso. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but MacNamara is just out of range. San Pedro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
and MacNamara counters with a nice kick to the body. MacNamara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacNamara misses with a few strikes there.
#T3# MacNamara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of San Pedro's head. San Pedro tries to clinch up. San Pedro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
San Pedro wants to slow MacNamara down by chopping away at his legs. MacNamara throws a leg kick which misses San Pedro's front leg but catches the back leg as San Pedro tries to avoid it. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNamara. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacNamara moves away. MacNamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacNamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
A shot to the liver by MacNamara. Beautiful body shot. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacNamara. San Pedro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4# MacNamara connects with a nice looking jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! San Pedro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacNamara - the referee stops the clock and San Pedro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacNamara. San Pedro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. MacNamara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacNamara. MacNamara lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover. MacNamara lands with a straight right. San Pedro didn't see that one coming. MacNamara throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. MacNamara tries a low kick but San Pedro avoids it. MacNamara misses with a low kick. MacNamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacNamara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacNamara. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara had his way with Esteban San Pedro in that round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# San Pedro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. San Pedro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacNamara. San Pedro lands with a good body shot. San Pedro misses with a shot to the body and MacNamara counters with a big head kick but San Pedro shrugs it off. San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacNamara sees it coming and avoids it easily. MacNamara ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Thud! ouch! good body kick from San Pedro - that will leave a mark!
MacNamara throws a right and a left that San Pedro avoids nicely. A head kick misses from MacNamara. MacNamara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. MacNamara moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
MacNamara moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
San Pedro throws the left hand but MacNamara avoids the punch easily. MacNamara misses the shot to the body. San Pedro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1# MacNamara misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back. San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses. MacNamara is looking to counter punch. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that MacNamara sees coming a mile off. MacNamara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. MacNamara lands a nice shot that snaps San Pedro's head back.
San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. An attempted straight right counter from MacNamara misses the target. San Pedro gets off balance looking for a body kick and MacNamara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. San Pedro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacNamara finds it's way round the side to connect with San Pedro's head. San Pedro blocks the body kick.
MacNamara swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MacNamara. San Pedro shrugs it off though. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2# San Pedro takes a body punch but keeps moving. MacNamara staying out of range there. San Pedro cracks MacNamara with a right hand to the side of the head. MacNamara moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
MacNamara moves out of range of the strikes. MacNamara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range. MacNamara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro. MacNamara lands with a nice body kick. MacNamara looks for the body kick but San Pedro saw that one coming. San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San Pedro misses with a straight right. San Pedro lands a nice looking body kick. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
#T3# San Pedro misses the jab. MacNamara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A jab from MacNamara does it's job there. San Pedro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacNamara. MacNamara obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro scores with a punch to the head. San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro throws a head kick but MacNamara moves out of range.
MacNamara moves away from the strike by San Pedro. MacNamara appears to be looking for a big counter. Seamus MacNamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! MacNamara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. San Pedro throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range. San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. MacNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. MacNamara scores with a sloppy right hand. San Pedro should have avoided that one. MacNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4# San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
and MacNamara counters with a good, hard body kick but San Pedro shrugs it off. MacNamara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro misses with a low kick. San Pedro misses with a leg kick letting MacNamara counter with a right hand. San Pedro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. San Pedro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacNamara's head backwards. San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but MacNamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. MacNamara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping San Pedro at a distance.
A low kick lands for San Pedro.
MacNamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. San Pedro throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range. San Pedro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Seamus MacNamara. I think San Pedro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro is the new featherweight champion! Post fight, an emotional Esteban San Pedro said 'Put some weight on you little cheat or fight guys your own size. Now that i have the belt you will have to weigh 145lbs if you want a rematch.'. In defeat, Seamus MacNamara stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not drunk, you're drunk! *hiccup*'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#893 Falcone v Dambullah
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1# Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing. San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick. San Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick. San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Kid's knee but Kid avoids it well. San Pedro connects with a single shot there. Kid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. Kid misses with a straight right. Good standup being displayed there by San Pedro as he connects with a hook. San Pedro defending well as Kid loads up on a big left hand. Kid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting San Pedro counter with a right hand. Kid with a body punch. A glancing blow. San Pedro jabs Kid to the body, keeping him at a distance. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kid misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1# San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps Kid's head back.
#CL# San Pedro tries to keep at a distance but Kid has taken the fight into the clinch. A short right from Kid. Kid tries for a takedown but San Pedro manages to get underhooks.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Kid's head. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Kid lands a body punch in the clinch. Kid blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with the head strike.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. Kid misses with a punch to the body.
Kid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. Kid blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# San Pedro manages to break the clinch.
San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Kid avoids it. Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.#T2# San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kid cracks San Pedro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kid tries to clinch there but San Pedro circles away.
A swing and a miss from San Pedro. Good shot there by Kid. San Pedro scores with a body shot.
San Pedro misses with a hook. Kid ducked under it nicely. San Pedro pushes Kid away with a front kick. Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro throws out a counter right but Kid avoids it with no problem. San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Kid's head but Kid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kid changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Kid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by San Pedro. Kid on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kid, as that shot connected.
#T3# San Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kid. Kid misses with a body punch
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. San Pedro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kid had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. A nice leg kick from San Pedro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kid takes a shot right to the bread basket. San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Kid's knee but Kid avoids it well. Kid with a body punch. A glancing blow. San Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro misses with a straight right. Kid feinted with a counter takedown. Kid misses with an uppercut. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Kid sees it coming and moves out of range. Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro throws a good cross that connects.
#T4# Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro misses with a looping right. Kid staying out of range there. San Pedro thows a leg kick but Kid checks it #TD# and Kid counters with a single leg into guard. San Pedro didn't expect that. San Pedro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kid has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow. Kid blocks a body shot from San Pedro. Kid lands with a short shot to the head. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro is leaning against Kid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! I was talking to Kid's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kid. Kid has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
Kid tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. San Pedro just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Disco Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him. San Pedro lands with a short shot to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. That's time! Kid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Some bone on bone action there as Kid checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Nice uppercut there from San Pedro.#CL# Kid closes the distance and clinches. San Pedro unloads a knee to the mid-section. A nice left hand lands by San Pedro.
Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
Kid working aggressively here.
Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. Kid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid. San Pedro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kid.
#BC2# San Pedro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Kid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. San Pedro avoids the body shot from Kid.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup. San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
San Pedro misses with a straight left. Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing. San Pedro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. San Pedro connects with a crisp jab. Esteban San Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. San Pedro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kid.
San Pedro misses with a looping right. Kid tries to move into range but San Pedro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. San Pedro swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD# and Kid counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kid. Kid wants to control from the top but San Pedro keeps moving. #T2# Kid throwing strikes but missing. Kid distracts San Pedro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. San Pedro has Kid pulled in close to control his posture. Kid looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but San Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. San Pedro trying to keep a closed guard but Kid is proving a slippery customer.
Kid postures up in San Pedro's guard and throws a big left but San Pedro blocks it. #T3# San Pedro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Kid is working San Pedro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. San Pedro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kid manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Kid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kid keeping moving, preventing San Pedro from controlling successfully. Kid controls San Pedro momentarily but San Pedro frees himself. #T4##SUB# Kid has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. San Pedro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kid. Disco Kid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. San Pedro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. San Pedro trying to control the position but Kid is working away. San Pedro controlling the position. Kid struggling a bit here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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# San Pedro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A lazy left from San Pedro finds it's target. San Pedro misses with a shot to the body #TD# and Kid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in San Pedro's guard. San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully. Kid postures up in San Pedro's guard and throws a big left but San Pedro blocks it. San Pedro 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# Kid is trying to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro content to control rather than advance. Kid is trying to control but can't.
#T1# San Pedro prevents Kid from improving his position. San Pedro is trying to control. Kid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. San Pedro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kid haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. San Pedro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kid! Kid tries to hold on but San Pedro postures up. Disco Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! San Pedro trying to control but Kid is having none of it. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. San Pedro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Kid tries to hold on but San Pedro postures up. San Pedro trying to control but Kid is having none of it. Kid is looking to get to half guard. San Pedro controlling from the full mount. #T3# Kid can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. San Pedro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kid wants to control but San Pedro is having none of it. San Pedro controlling the pace for now. Let's hope that San Pedro 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.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
San Pedro looking to control but Kid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Kid manages to regain half guard. Good work. San Pedro is figuring out what he wants to do next. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban San Pedro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well San Pedro 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro 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:
GAMMA#890 Falcone v Mitchell
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1# San Pedro lands with a shot to the body. Friman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Friman at a distance.
Friman misses the body punch and San Pedro counters with a nice body shot. Nice jab there from San Pedro. San Pedro walks into a stiff left hand from Friman. Friman catches San Pedro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! San Pedro wants to slow Friman down by chopping away at his legs. Friman feinted with a counter takedown. Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friman moves out of range of the strikes. Friman swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with a lovely shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro throws a big shot that misses. San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Friman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Friman is looking to counter punch. Friman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1# San Pedro pushes Friman away with a front kick. Friman 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. San Pedro swings for the body but Friman moves out of range.
Friman misses with a body punch
and San Pedro counters with a two punch combo. Friman thows a left - swing and a miss! San Pedro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Friman throws a combination. San Pedro tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Friman fails to land the takedown. San Pedro with the inside leg kick. #T2# San Pedro throws a big shot that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Friman throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Friman slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nice sprawl there from San Pedro as Friman shoots in. San Pedro scores with a sloppy right hand. Friman should have avoided that one. Friman missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San Pedro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Friman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Friman duly obliges. Friman throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it. Friman misses with a right hand and San Pedro counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Friman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro throws out a counter right but Friman avoids it with no problem.#T3# A low kick from San Pedro is predictable there and Friman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. San Pedro misses with a body kick. #TD# Friman drives through with a takedown into guard. San Pedro wants to sweep but no luck. Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but San Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Friman preventing the sweep. Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4# San Pedro keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Friman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of San Pedro's head. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as San Pedro holds on and takes a little breather. San Pedro is trying to keep Friman in close.
San Pedro keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass. San Pedro pulls Friman in close to prevent any damage. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. San Pedro wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Friman is now in half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# San Pedro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A jab from San Pedro misses. Friman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as San Pedro sprawls well. San Pedro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Friman gets slowly back to his feet. San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Friman scores with a leg kick.
San Pedro takes a shot right to the bread basket. Friman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro. Friman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Friman looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. Friman tries to clinch but San Pedro moves out of range. Friman looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range. Friman throws a big shot that misses. San Pedro thinks about the counter body kick. San Pedro misses with a looping left. Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup. San Pedro defending well as Friman loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro throws a nice outside leg kick. Friman shoots in but San Pedro avoids the takedown attempt easily. Friman slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Friman if he has to take too many more of those.
San Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Friman's hands.#T2# San Pedro throws a jab when Friman was well out of range. Friman blocks a jab. San Pedro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and San Pedro wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him. San Pedro lands with a nice body kick. San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Friman. Friman looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely. Friman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. 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! San Pedro looks to throw a body kick and Friman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. San Pedro throws a hook but Friman avoids it easily. Friman is looking to clinch but San Pedro is avoiding it.
#T3# A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro. San Pedro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Friman moves into range and clinches up with San Pedro. San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Friman blocking some punches.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow. Friman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Friman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. San Pedro misses with a body punch.
Friman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Friman takes a shot to the head. Nice body punch from Friman. San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow. Friman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. Friman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman. A short right from Friman. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Friman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Friman closes the distance and clinches up with San Pedro, looking for a takedown. Friman pushes San Pedro against the cage but San Pedro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. San Pedro now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Friman misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely. Friman closes the distance and clinches up with San Pedro, looking for a takedown. Friman pushes San Pedro against the cage but San Pedro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Friman sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL# Friman clinches with his opponent.
Friman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD# Friman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Friman manages to end up in side control. San Pedro bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Oskar Friman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro misses with a body kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# A looping hook to the body misses from Friman. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Friman with a body shot. Friman misses with a takedown and San Pedro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Friman shoots in and drives through. San Pedro sprawls well. Friman shoots in for a takedown but San Pedro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Friman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. San Pedro misses the jab. Friman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting San Pedro counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Friman sees it coming and moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Friman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. San Pedro misses the body punch and Friman counters with a stiff right hand. Friman tries to work over San Pedro's front leg with a kick but San Pedro checks it. #T1# San Pedro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Friman fails with the takedown and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Friman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
Esteban San Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Friman misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely. San Pedro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Friman doesn't seem bothered though. Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. San Pedro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. San Pedro misses with a straight right. San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Friman moves away and avoids it.#T2# Friman throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. Friman backing away here, and San Pedro unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Nice uppercut there from San Pedro. Friman shoots in looking for a takedown. San Pedro tries to sprawl out of it but Friman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. San Pedro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Friman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. San Pedro tries to avoid it but Friman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag San Pedro to the ground. San Pedro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. 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! San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. San Pedro thuds his right hand into Friman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro. Friman cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Friman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3# Friman shoots in looking for a takedown. San Pedro tries to sprawl out of it but Friman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. San Pedro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. San Pedro counters with a body kick. San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Friman on the side of the head. Horrible takedown attempt by Friman or perhaps it was just good defense by San Pedro, which made it look bad. Friman moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Friman ducks down to avoid it. Friman throws a big counter combination but San Pedro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4# A low kick lands for Friman.
San Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Friman misses with a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. Oskar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! San Pedro thumps Friman with a low kick. Friman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. Some bone on bone action there as Friman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Friman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Friman misses the jab. San Pedro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
San Pedro throws a leg kick and Friman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Friman ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Friman looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban San Pedro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got San Pedro 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! During a confident post fight interview, Esteban San Pedro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#887 Lombardo v Poli
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1# A jab lands there for MacNamara. MacNamara lands with a cross. MacNamara ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
It seemed like San Pedro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Some bone on bone action there as MacNamara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. San Pedro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. MacNamara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. MacNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. MacNamara avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
MacNamara is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacNamara scores with a hook. MacNamara staying out of range there. MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1# MacNamara plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! San Pedro 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. MacNamara connects with a body shot. San Pedro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A shot to the body from MacNamara misses and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Seamus MacNamara has been cut. San Pedro moves out of range as MacNamara throws a body kick.
MacNamara backing away here, and San Pedro unleashes a leg kick that just misses. San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. MacNamara connects with a body shot that sends San Pedro's belly button to the back. MacNamara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. MacNamara scores with a spinning back kick! MacNamara throws a low kick but San Pedro moves out of range easily. MacNamara's corner calls for a 1-2. MacNamara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2# San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but MacNamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. 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! MacNamara misses with a head kick.
#CL2# San Pedro closes the distance and clinches. MacNamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacNamara tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacNamara. A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body. MacNamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacNamara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. San Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# MacNamara manages to break the clinch.
MacNamara throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that MacNamara sees coming a mile off. MacNamara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. MacNamara wants to slow San Pedro down by chopping away at his legs. #T3# San Pedro misses with a low kick as MacNamara jumps back. San Pedro misses with a hook
and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here. San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nice defenses there by MacNamara. MacNamara is looking to counter with a shot to the body. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
San Pedro missing with a left hand there. MacNamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacNamara.#T4# Donk. San Pedro catches MacNamara right on the button with a cross. MacNamara lands a slapping body shot.
San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacNamara manages to avoid it. San Pedro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! MacNamara throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Pedro. San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for MacNamara's leg but MacNamara calmly moves out of range. MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro throws out a counter right but MacNamara avoids it with no problem. MacNamara avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
MacNamara misses with a looping right. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. MacNamara does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro avoids the head kick by MacNamara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara dominated that round. The cut man is working on Seamus MacNamara's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# MacNamara lets loose with a powerful body kick. San Pedro will feel that in the morning. San Pedro delivers a nice body kick. Seamus MacNamara is winning the standup battle so far. San Pedro connects with a right hand. MacNamara shakes it off. MacNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. MacNamara throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. A nice side step and San Pedro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. San Pedro tries to land a front kick but MacNamara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. MacNamara is looking to counter with head kicks. MacNamara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range. San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacNamara misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacNamara moves out of range of the leg kick from San Pedro. MacNamara throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. MacNamara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1# MacNamara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. MacNamara throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. MacNamara saw that one coming. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacNamara.
MacNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNamara. MacNamara throws a head kick that misses. San Pedro wants to land a leg kick but MacNamara is out of range. MacNamara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. MacNamara scores with a nice body kick.
San Pedro misses with a low kick as MacNamara jumps back. San Pedro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San Pedro there as he acknowledges the shot. San Pedro scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacNamara in his tracks. #T2# San Pedro throws a wild body kick that MacNamara sees coming a mile off. San Pedro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. MacNamara walks into a straight right hand from San Pedro. MacNamara with a nice cross. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! MacNamara lands with an overhand left. MacNamara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent San Pedro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. MacNamara misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back. MacNamara is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. MacNamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting MacNamara here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. MacNamara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. MacNamara is looking to wear down San Pedro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from MacNamara. San Pedro slips a jab from MacNamara.#T3# A swing and a miss from San Pedro. MacNamara lands a nice looking body shot.
MacNamara bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. MacNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacNamara lands the left hand. San Pedro tests MacNamara's chin there with a solid looking shot. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick. MacNamara lands an overhand right. San Pedro misses with a low kick as MacNamara jumps back. Both fighters circling a little - San Pedro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. San Pedro cracks a nice hook into MacNamara's ribs.#T4# MacNamara throws a push kick but San Pedro slaps the foot to one side. San Pedro feints a counter leg kick. San Pedro looks for the body kick but MacNamara saw that one coming. A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range. San Pedro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacNamara misses with a wild body shot. A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow MacNamara down. MacNamara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of San Pedro's head. MacNamara swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. MacNamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like MacNamara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from San Pedro. MacNamara looks for the body kick but San Pedro saw that one coming. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Seamus MacNamara will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Seamus MacNamara's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R3# MacNamara looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. MacNamara moves into range and connects with a jab. MacNamara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A leg kick checked by MacNamara. MacNamara 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. MacNamara misses with a body shot.
San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. San Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss! MacNamara lands a front kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. San Pedro misses with a low kick. MacNamara scores with a spinning back kick! San Pedro swings widly with a right hand
and MacNamara counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1# San Pedro misses with a low kick. MacNamara scores with a leg kick.
MacNamara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. MacNamara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro. MacNamara tests San Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot. San Pedro misses with a shot to the body letting MacNamara counter with a right hand. San Pedro throws out a loose jab but MacNamara uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. MacNamara tests San Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but MacNamara avoids it.#T2# MacNamara connects with a jab. MacNamara jabs San Pedro to the body, keeping him at a distance. San Pedro blocks the body kick.
MacNamara throws a body kick that misses. San Pedro throws out a counter right but MacNamara avoids it with no problem. San Pedro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. MacNamara looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely. San Pedro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. MacNamara goes for a high kick. It partially lands. MacNamara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacNamara misses with a left hand and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. MacNamara connects with a body shot.#T3# MacNamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
MacNamara throws a poor cross that misses
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. MacNamara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacNamara checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacNamara scores with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacNamara!
San Pedro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. San Pedro is looking to chop away at MacNamara's legs. MacNamara tries to bum rush San Pedro with a series of wild strikes but San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the assault. MacNamara misses with a body kick.#T4# San Pedro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
San Pedro misses with a looping right. MacNamara thinks about countering with a head kick. MacNamara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San Pedro can do to turn this around? MacNamara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
and MacNamara counters with a straight punch to the midsection. San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. MacNamara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
San Pedro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacNamara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San Pedro. Seamus MacNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from MacNamara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Seamus MacNamara's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4# MacNamara misses with a body shot.
MacNamara is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. MacNamara is looking to land body kicks. San Pedro feints and then cracks MacNamara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacNamara down. San Pedro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A cross from San Pedro lands. Crunch! MacNamara slams his shin into San Pedro's torso. San Pedro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. San Pedro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. MacNamara lands with an overhand left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacNamara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. MacNamara throws out a token jab with nothing on it. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacNamara throws out the jab. #T1# MacNamara lands an overhand right. San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks MacNamara off balance momentarily. San Pedro misses with a low kick.
MacNamara throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it. San Pedro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacNamara. San Pedro motions for MacNamara to come forward. San Pedro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. MacNamara is looking to counter with head kicks. An inside leg kick lands from MacNamara. San Pedro misses the jab. San Pedro lands a jab to the nose. San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by MacNamara. MacNamara checks a leg kick. San Pedro misses with a low kick.
MacNamara scores with a jab. San Pedro acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2# MacNamara connects with a solid leg kick. MacNamara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacNamara connects with a body shot that sends San Pedro's belly button to the back. San Pedro connects with a body shot that sends MacNamara's belly button to the back. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! MacNamara misses with a body shot.
MacNamara is looking to chop away at San Pedro's legs. San Pedro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. MacNamara with a nice calf kick. San Pedro misses with a body shot
and MacNamara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. San Pedro looks to land a body kick but MacNamara moved away. MacNamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacNamara. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
MacNamara tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by MacNamara as he checks the leg kick. MacNamara takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here. A leg kick checked by San Pedro. Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick. San Pedro slips a straight right by MacNamara. An inside leg kick lands from San Pedro. MacNamara misses the shot to the body. San Pedro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4# San Pedro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. MacNamara scores with a decent looking hook. MacNamara connects with a body shot that sends San Pedro's belly button to the back. MacNamara thows a body kick. San Pedro tries to catch it but that hurt him. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. MacNamara does a little dance to reset his feet. MacNamara throws a nice head kick!
MacNamara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but MacNamara avoids it. MacNamara throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
MacNamara takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro blocks the body kick.
And San Pedro responds with a good body kick, but MacNamara manages to step out the way in time. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara had his way with Esteban San Pedro in that round. The cut man is working on Seamus MacNamara's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5# MacNamara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro. MacNamara throws a predictable looking body shot
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. MacNamara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice hook. MacNamara misses with a hook to the body
and San Pedro counters with a good, hard body kick but MacNamara shrugs it off. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MacNamara. San Pedro shrugs it off though. MacNamara takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. MacNamara defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. MacNamara moves away from the strike by San Pedro. An attempted straight right counter from MacNamara misses the target.#T1# San Pedro lands a jab to MacNamara's midsection. A telegraphed right hand from MacNamara misses the target. MacNamara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by San Pedro. San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacNamara. A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro misses with a left hand letting MacNamara counter with a right hand. MacNamara throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A low kick lands for San Pedro.
MacNamara misses with a wild body shot. #T2# MacNamara drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Esteban San Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacNamara lands a nice looking body shot.
San Pedro moves out of range as MacNamara strikes. San Pedro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. MacNamara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
MacNamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacNamara. The crowd cheers as MacNamara lands an impressive looking overhand right. San Pedro doesn't seem phased though. A slow jab from MacNamara misses its intended target. #T3# Jab from MacNamara.#CL2# San Pedro moves into the clinch. Nice body punch from San Pedro - that landed with a thud.
San Pedro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacNamara's efforts to push away.#BC# MacNamara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacNamara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacNamara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. MacNamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
MacNamara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. San Pedro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4# San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacNamara can pounce on him.
San Pedro throws a body kick that misses. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
MacNamara lands a right hook to the body.
MacNamara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seamus MacNamara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. MacNamara lands a jab to San Pedro's midsection. MacNamara throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Seamus MacNamara showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacNamara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus MacNamara! Seamus MacNamara retains his featherweight title! A victorious Seamus MacNamara 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:
GAMMA#883 Damagon v Bolleke
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1# San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Laine looks for the body kick but San Pedro saw that one coming. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab. Laine dips to his left and cracks San Pedro with an uppercut! Laine ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. San Pedro tries a low kick but Laine avoids it. San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range. San Pedro lands a glancing blow to the side of Laine's head. Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. An inside leg kick from Laine misses. Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it. San Pedro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Laine lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro moves out of range as Laine strikes. San Pedro takes a kick to the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine misses with a hook
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.#T1# San Pedro throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily. Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight. San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
Laine walks into a straight right hand from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
San Pedro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laine counters with a stiff right hand. San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Laine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Nice uppercut there from San Pedro. San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick. San Pedro throws a leg kick and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Laine checks a leg kick. Laine scores with a punch to the head. San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine. Laine is looking to chop away at San Pedro's legs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet. That kick from San Pedro tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on. Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A clash of legs there as Laine blocks the low kick. A lazy body kick from Laine and San Pedro counters with an outside leg kick.
Laine misses with a looping left. Laine fakes the leg kick and cracks San Pedro in the body. San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by San Pedro. Laine misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely. Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. San Pedro feinted there with a counter leg kick. San Pedro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. San Pedro tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it. Laine avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3# San Pedro tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot. Laine drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears San Pedro was looking to counter with a kick there. San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laine on the side of the head. Laine lands a right hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Laine blocks the leg kick.
San Pedro lands a jab to the head.
San Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laine paws at him with a jab and circles away. San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Laine tries to land a leg kick but San Pedro saw it coming and moves away.
Laine is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
San Pedro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine thinks about the counter body kick.#T4# San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. San Pedro misses with a looping left. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and moves out of range. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine. A nice leg kick lands there from Laine. Laine throws a body kick that misses. An inside leg kick from San Pedro misses. San Pedro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laine on the side of the head. Laine throws a head kick but San Pedro moves out of range.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses. San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Laine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Laine. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Laine misses with a right hand #CL# and San Pedro counters into the clinch. Nicely done. San Pedro tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Laine prevents a body shot from San Pedro. A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. Laine tries to break free but San Pedro pushes him back against the cage. San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Laine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover. San Pedro thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Laine keeps San Pedro at a distance using the push kick. San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick. San Pedro throws a leg kick that misses. San Pedro lands a nice hook to Laine's body. Laine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Laine moves out of range of the strikes. San Pedro scores with a spinning back kick!#T1# Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of San Pedro's head. Laine slips a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a push kick but Laine slaps the foot to one side. San Pedro misses with a looping left. Laine looks like he wants to counter punch here. Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Laine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laine scores with a jab to the head.
San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Laine misses with a hook. Laine defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro walks into a left hand. A big right from San Pedro misses. Laine blocks a leg kick. Laine looks like he wants to counter punch here. San Pedro scores with a nice strike. Laine lunges at San Pedro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by San Pedro's hand. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Laine connects with a solid leg kick. Laine misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back. San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Laine throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. San Pedro tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot. Laine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick. San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. San Pedro cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Laine checks a leg kick. San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Laine moved away. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Laine.#T3# Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Laine misses with a straight right. San Pedro misses with a hook. San Pedro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Laine if he has to take too many more of those.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. San Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A punch combination from Laine misses. San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Laine ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. San Pedro jabs at Laine's body. Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro. An inside leg kick from Laine misses. Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover. Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4# San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro avoids a kick to the body.
San Pedro sizes up Laine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Laine thumps San Pedro with a low kick. San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. San Pedro scores with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro. Laine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laine can do to turn this around? San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Laine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far. San Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. San Pedro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laine is out of range. Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
Laine misses with a wild body shot. Laine throws the kick towards the body but San Pedro avoids it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Laine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and San Pedro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laine scrambles back to his feet. San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Laine connects with a nice looking jab.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. A jab from San Pedro does it's job there. San Pedro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Nice defenses there by San Pedro. Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. Laine is trying to counter with his kicks. No joy there for Laine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine. A jab lands there for San Pedro. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro. Laine lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily.#T1# San Pedro misses with a leg kick. San Pedro lands a front kick. A jab from Laine does it's job there. Laine tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. San Pedro throws a chopping leg kick but Laine manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. A low kick lands for Laine.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Laine misses with a head kick.
San Pedro is looking to counter punch. Nice uppercut lands for Laine. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
San Pedro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters with a thumping low kick. Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. San Pedro is looking to counter punch. Laine throws a wild body kick that San Pedro sees coming a mile off. A good leg kick by San Pedro. Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# San Pedro throws an off balance right hand
and Laine counters with a lovely straight right hand! This has been an exciting period of action! Laine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. San Pedro with a jab. Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine. San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it. Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Laine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. San Pedro avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine motions for San Pedro to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro slips under a jab. A leg kick checked by San Pedro.#CL# San Pedro gets a clinch. Laine missing with knees to the body.
San Pedro lands a right hand. Nice body punch from San Pedro. #T3# An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro. Laine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards. San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. Laine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. San Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
San Pedro lands a shot to the body. San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike. Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laine. San Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro stalling the fight.
#T4##BC2# Laine breaks the clinch.
Laine tries to move into range but San Pedro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Laine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. San Pedro connects with an inside leg kick. San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Laine. Laine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. San Pedro keeps Laine at a distance using the push kick. San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine. Esteban San Pedro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Laine throws a predictable looking body shot
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Laine misses with a shot to the body and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. San Pedro lands a nice looking body kick. Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round. Well San Pedro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro 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:
GAMMA#878 Horse v Zola
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1# Dee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dee swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro. Dee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dee thows a left - swing and a miss! San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dee to score with a decent uppercut. Dee misses with a right hand and San Pedro counters with a slapping leg kick. Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dee. Dee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. San Pedro moves away from the strike by Dee. Dee just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dee blocks it well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dee avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dee is out of range. Dee throws a right and a left that both miss. Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. San Pedro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2# San Pedro clinches. #T1# San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro presses Dee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Dee working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for San Pedro.
Dee has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro presses Dee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it. Dee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dee tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Dee back against the cage. Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from San Pedro. A head punch on the inside from Dee fails to land. San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dee can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by San Pedro.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Dee lands with a right to the head. Dee working aggressively here.
Dee swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro blocking some punches.
Dee lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
Dee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. A body shot lands from San Pedro.
#BC# Dee breaks from the clinch.
San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dee sees it coming and avoids it easily. San Pedro misses with a lunging right hand
and Dee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. San Pedro slips a straight right by Dee. Dee loads up on a big right hand but San Pedro slips the punch. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dee throws out the jab. Dee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. San Pedro blocks a leg kick.#T3# Dee misses with an uppercut. A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. San Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dee throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. A countering left hand to the body from San Pedro misses. Dee takes a shot right to the bread basket. Dee throws a nice head kick!
Dee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. San Pedro digs a good body shot into Dee's ribs. Dee lands a jab to San Pedro's midsection. Dee scores with a kick to the body.
San Pedro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dee, as that shot connected.
Dee misses with a right hand and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dee misses with a straight left. San Pedro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Dee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San Pedro checks it well. #T4# San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Dee. A jab lands there for San Pedro. Dee throws out a token jab with nothing on it. San Pedro throws out a counter right but Dee avoids it with no problem. Dee lands with a thumping leg kick.
San Pedro lands with a nice body kick. Dee throws a nice outside leg kick. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dee moves away. A slow jab from Dee misses its intended target. Dee throws a right and a left that both miss. San Pedro tries to counter by closing the distance. Dee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dee just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dee misses with a low kick.
San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dee tries to work over San Pedro's front leg with a kick but San Pedro checks it. A telegraphed right hand from Dee misses the target. San Pedro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Klay Dee will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# San Pedro slips under a jab from Dee. Dee backing away here, and San Pedro unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Dee scores with a nice strike. Nice straight punches there by Dee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dee. Dee lands a jab. San Pedro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Dee drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Dee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Dee misses with a straight right. San Pedro thinks about the counter body kick. San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Dee moves away and avoids it. San Pedro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dee. That one must have hurt. San Pedro tries to move into range but Dee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee. Dee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Dee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. San Pedro avoids the body shot from Dee.
#T1# Dee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. San Pedro staying out of range there. A nice side step and San Pedro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dee dodges the punch combination from San Pedro.
A big right from San Pedro misses. San Pedro misses with a low kick. Dee scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A big left from San Pedro misses. San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Dee is just out of range. San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick. Dee throws a head kick that misses. A countering left hand to the body from San Pedro misses. Dee scores with a crisp jab that stopped San Pedro in his tracks. San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Dee is just out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dee.#T2# Dee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San Pedro. Dee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dee at a distance.
Jab by Dee. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dee misses with an uppercut. Dee throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A nice side step and San Pedro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dee.
San Pedro counters with a body kick. San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dee. Dee misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely. Dee throws a body kick that misses. Dee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San Pedro can do to turn this around? San Pedro tries to score with a low kick but Dee moves his leg out of the way.#T3# A low kick from Dee is predictable there and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. A head kick misses from Dee. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dee throws out the jab. San Pedro scores with a spinning back kick! Good leg kick by Dee. San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Dee's shoulder, as Dee tries to avoid the shot. Dee throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dee just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dee throws out the jab. San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Dee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Klay Dee is winning the standup battle so far. San Pedro slips under a jab. Dee misses with a straight right. San Pedro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from San Pedro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Dee throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4# San Pedro throws a low kick but Dee avoids it. Dee moves out of range of the strikes. San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick. Dee throws a head kick but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro feints a counter leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dee. Dee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San Pedro tries to work over Dee's front leg with a kick but Dee checks it. Dee lands a nice looking body kick. San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dee. San Pedro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Dee misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dee misses with a looping left. Dee dips down and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Dee jabbing away but nothing is landing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
Dee throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro. Dee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro. Dee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and San Pedro counters with a nice body shot. Dee darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. San Pedro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as San Pedro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dee doesn't seem phased though. That kick from San Pedro tenderised Dee's leg. Dee is trying to keep his angry face on. Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Dee is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Oh Dee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! San Pedro checks a leg kick. San Pedro cracks Dee with a hook to the temple - Dee is on wobbly legs here! San Pedro swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dee falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! San Pedro wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Esteban San Pedro! An out of breath Esteban San Pedro 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:
GAMMA#873 San Pedro v Storm
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Storm. Storm misses with a hook. San Pedro cracks Storm with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut. Storm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice jab. San Pedro misses with a body shot
and Storm counters with a straight right hand. Storm connects with a body shot that sends San Pedro's belly button to the back. Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it. Storm misses with a right hand and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. San Pedro takes a shot right to the bread basket. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro blocks a low kick nicely. A jab lands there for San Pedro. Storm moves forwards but San Pedro connects with a nice, crisp jab. Storm takes a shot right to the bread basket. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Storm. San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight. San Pedro throws a leg kick that is checked and Storm counters with a nice uppercut. A swing and a miss from Storm. San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. San Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# Storm checks the leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts San Pedro, as that shot connected.
San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro dodges the punch combination from Storm.
A jab from Storm does it's job there. San Pedro walks into a left hand. San Pedro blocks a low kick nicely. Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. San Pedro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Storm in his tracks. San Pedro tries to clinch up. San Pedro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Storm throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
San Pedro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Storm is out of range. San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2# San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro throws a leg kick that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Storm with a body punch. A glancing blow. Storm moves out of range of the body kick. San Pedro looks for the body kick but Storm saw that one coming. San Pedro scores with the left hand. Storm knows he should have avoided that one. Storm thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Storm lands with a nice body punch. Storm throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. Storm throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range. Storm throws a leg kick which misses San Pedro's front leg but catches the back leg as San Pedro tries to avoid it. Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm. San Pedro throws a front kick that sends Storm stumbling back into the cage. Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro. San Pedro scores with a leg kick.
Storm moves into range and connects with a jab. Storm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3##CL# San Pedro clinches up against the cage. Storm pushes San Pedro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Storm throws an elbow but it misses.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. San Pedro lands a body punch. Storm prevents a body shot from San Pedro. Storm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm. Storm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Storm. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch. San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
#T4# San Pedro lands with a light punch inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
San Pedro throws an elbow that misses.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
A right handed body shot lands from San Pedro.
Storm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Storm lands a nice elbow. Storm tries to land a knee to the head but San Pedro blocks with his arms.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside. Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Storm landing knees to the body.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside. San Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range. San Pedro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. San Pedro throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A low kick lands for Storm.
A left lands for Storm. Storm misses with a looping right. San Pedro misses with a body kick. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
San Pedro takes a body punch but keeps moving. Storm keeps the fight on the outside. San Pedro misses with a looping left. A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target. Nice body kick there by San Pedro. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Storm throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nice body punch from Storm. #T1# San Pedro tried to score with a low kick but Storm checks it. Storm throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Storm lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from San Pedro. Storm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Storm is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. Storm throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Storm saw it coming and moves away.
Storm blocks a head kick by San Pedro.
San Pedro scores with a jab. Storm acknowledges it with a nod of the head. San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup. Storm thumps San Pedro with a low kick. Storm ducks right into an uppercut from San Pedro. Storm drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Storm sees coming a mile off. San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2# Storm throws a big shot that misses. Storm scores with a jab to the head.
San Pedro jabs at Storm's body. Storm on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Lincoln Storm's cut even more. San Pedro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. A big left from Storm misses. San Pedro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Good leg kick by Storm. Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
San Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nice shot by Storm. Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses San Pedro's sensitive parts. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Storm checks it. Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here. San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch. Storm scores with a jab.#T3# San Pedro tries to work over Storm's front leg with a kick but Storm checks it. Storm flicks out a counter leg kick but San Pedro steps away. A jab from Storm finds it's way through San Pedro's defenses. San Pedro misses with a hook. A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Storm can pounce on him.
Storm throws a nice inside leg kick. Storm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
San Pedro tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range. San Pedro slips a straight right by Storm. San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Storm lands with an overhand left. Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm throws a series of punches but San Pedro moves out of range. A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target. Storm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm avoids a low kick by using good footwork. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4# San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing. San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro throws out a powerful jab. San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A swing and a miss from Storm. Storm lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily. San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses. San Pedro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. San Pedro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. San Pedro throws a right hand that Storm ducks under and follows up with a left that Storm also avoids with ease. Storm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm scores with a nice head shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. San Pedro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Storm wants to land a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range. Storm throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3# Storm throws a quick inside leg kick. Storm throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks. Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Storm scores with a decent looking hook. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Storm. Storm connects with a good right hand that stumbles San Pedro. San Pedro circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Storm throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And San Pedro counters with a quick kick to the body but Storm blocks it. Storm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling San Pedro to score with a decent uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro misses with a body kick. San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot. Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro. San Pedro pushes Storm away with a front kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Storm pivots, looking for a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range and Storm settles back down. #T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. Storm misses with a low kick.
San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Storm off balance momentarily. Storm misses with a low kick. Storm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Storm staying out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet. Storm moves out of range of the body kick. A countering left hand to the body from Storm misses. San Pedro scores with a hook. Storm checks a leg kick nicely. Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro. San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Storm shoots in for a double leg but San Pedro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. San Pedro lands a head shot. San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Storm checks a leg kick. #T2# San Pedro misses with a hook. Storm misses with a hook
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro tries to land a body kick and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Storm throws a body shot but no joy. Storm lands with a nice body punch. Storm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but San Pedro moves out of range and avoids them all easily. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Storm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Storm checks a leg kick. A jab from Storm finds it's way through San Pedro's defenses. Storm slips a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
San Pedro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Storm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Storm throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm. Storm digs a good body shot into San Pedro's ribs.#T3# Storm throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily. Storm ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. A big left from San Pedro misses. San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm. Storm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# San Pedro has managed to clinch.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow. A short right hand to the side of the head by Storm. Storm prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a left hand.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of San Pedro's head. Storm misses with a body punch.
Storm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Storm lands a nice knee to the body. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Storm lands a hook to the side of the head. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro lands a body punch. A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. San Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Storm lands a nice shot to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. Storm gets through San Pedro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Lincoln Storm just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4# Storm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm with a nice cross. Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Storm cracks San Pedro with an open hand slap. Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro. San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm. San Pedro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Storm moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits. Storm feints a counter leg kick. Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a right hand to the body. Storm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Storm misses with an uppercut. Storm slips under a jab from San Pedro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Storm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Storm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Storm lands a body shot.
San Pedro lands a head shot. 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! Storm misses the shot to the body. San Pedro is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1# Storm connects with a good right hand that stumbles San Pedro. San Pedro circles away out of range and recomposes himself. San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2# San Pedro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Storm to score an easy takedown into full guard. San Pedro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Storm puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. San Pedro is looking to control Storm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can San Pedro avoid being mounted? San Pedro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Storm prevents San Pedro from improving his position.#T2# San Pedro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Storm trying to mount his opponent but San Pedro defends it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. San Pedro wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
#T3# Storm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Storm is trying to control. San Pedro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. San Pedro throws a hook but Storm blocks it. Storm defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. San Pedro misses the jab. Storm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Storm throws a right hand that San Pedro ducks under and follows up with a left that San Pedro also avoids with ease. San Pedro half committed to a counter leg kick. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming. San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.#T4# Storm scores with a leg kick.
San Pedro is looking to score with low kicks. San Pedro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
A nice inside leg kick there by Storm. That's going to slow San Pedro down. Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Storm moves away from the strike by San Pedro. Storm avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Storm tries to move into range but San Pedro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. San Pedro thuds his shin into the meat of Storm's side. San Pedro tries to score with a low kick but Storm moves his leg out of the way. San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Storm checks it well. San Pedro connects with a body shot. Storm scores with a spinning back kick! San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses. Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. San Pedro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm misses with a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Storm's knee momentarily. San Pedro wants to land a leg kick but Storm is out of range. Decent striking displayed by Storm there. A jab from San Pedro does it's job there. Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nice uppercut there from Storm. San Pedro moves out of range as Storm strikes.#CL# San Pedro rushes Storm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it. Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far. Storm lands a knee to the head.
Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1# San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Storm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
Storm tries a knee to the head but San Pedro blocks it.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro misses with the head strike.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside. Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro lands an uppercut. Lincoln Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# San Pedro tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Esteban San Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Storm misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from San Pedro on the inside. San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm gets through San Pedro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Storm looks to throw an elbow but misses. Storm lands a nice uppercut. Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage. San Pedro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Storm. Storm walks into a stiff left hand from San Pedro. Storm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches San Pedro on the side of the head. Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3# Storm throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a nice body kick.
Storm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Storm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range. Storm walks into a straight right hand from San Pedro. Storm misses with a double jab
#CL# and San Pedro moves into the clinch. San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Storm lands on the inside with an uppercut. Storm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro. Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. Storm throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Storm connects with a nasty looking knee right to San Pedro's face.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4# San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right hand to the body from San Pedro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards. Storm prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short uppercut from San Pedro. Storm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. San Pedro tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Storm pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Storm misses with the head strike.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro lands a left hand.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm. San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Esteban San Pedro. I think Storm 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:50 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm! Lincoln Storm is the new featherweight champion! Lincoln Storm 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:
GAMMA#868 Falcone v Newton
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1# San Pedro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Shamrock misses with the combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick. A jab lands there for Shamrock. Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shamrock needs to keep his hands up - San Pedro had a free shot at his head there. San Pedro moves away from the strike by Shamrock. San Pedro half committed to a counter leg kick. A leg kick checked by Shamrock. A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro. San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight. San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. San Pedro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Shamrock defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. San Pedro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shamrock. This has been an exciting period of action! Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes. Shamrock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1# San Pedro lands a lovely overhand right. San Pedro moves out of range as Shamrock strikes. San Pedro digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a thumping low kick. A kick lands to the mid section there for San Pedro. San Pedro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro delivers a nice body kick. A head kick by Shamrock misses and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro jabs at Shamrock's body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely. Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range.#T2# Shamrock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
San Pedro lands a body shot.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. San Pedro works the jab nicely. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot. Both fighters circling a little - San Pedro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro 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.
San Pedro is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks. Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from San Pedro. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab. San Pedro throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it. San Pedro throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.#T3# Both fighters circling a little - San Pedro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. San Pedro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. San Pedro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamrock's head. San Pedro is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks. Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling San Pedro to score with a decent uppercut. San Pedro throws out a powerful jab. Shamrock throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
San Pedro throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily. San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. San Pedro moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.#T4# San Pedro misses with a straight left. Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab. San Pedro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. San Pedro keeps Shamrock at a distance using the push kick. #CL# San Pedro drives through and clinches with Shamrock against the cage.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
#BC2# Shamrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. San Pedro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch. Shamrock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shamrock looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely. San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
San Pedro throws a leg kick and Shamrock counters with a thumping low kick. Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
San Pedro misses with a looping right. A lazy left from San Pedro finds it's target. San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it. San Pedro throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily. Shamrock fails to land with a series of punches.
San Pedro throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab. San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around? San Pedro misses with a hook. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away. Shamrock throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem. Shamrock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. San Pedro checks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. Shamrock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab. Shamrock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.#T1# Shamrock misses with a combination
and San Pedro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Shamrock looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely. San Pedro misses with a looping left. Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes. San Pedro misses the jab. A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target. San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Shamrock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. San Pedro is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks. Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Shamrock throws a counter combo.#T2# San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro. Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
San Pedro lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro. San Pedro staying out of range there. Shamrock looks to land a combination. San Pedro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. San Pedro lands with a cross. San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick. San Pedro throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
San Pedro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3# San Pedro clobbers Shamrock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock. San Pedro feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down. San Pedro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shamrock throws a lazy head kick and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming. Shamrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from San Pedro. Shamrock shrugs it off though. San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamrock takes one on the button. Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. San Pedro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shamrock. Shamrock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A jab lands there for Shamrock. San Pedro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Shamrock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Shamrock misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. San Pedro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. San Pedro throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range. Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San Pedro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Shamrock takes one to the chin there. Shamrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro. Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3# San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely. Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand. A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target. Shamrock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
San Pedro slips under a jab from Shamrock. San Pedro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. San Pedro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamrock doesn't seem bothered though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Shamrock misses with a low kick. San Pedro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro.#T1# Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Shamrock misses with a straight left. San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. San Pedro cracks Shamrock with a good jab. San Pedro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. San Pedro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. San Pedro slips a straight right by Shamrock. Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shamrock if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. Shamrock has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro. San Pedro swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. San Pedro slips a straight right by Shamrock. San Pedro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Shamrock misses with a straight left. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily. San Pedro throws a predictable looking body shot
and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. Shamrock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A jab from Shamrock misses. #T3# San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely. Shamrock avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Nice shot lands for San Pedro. Shamrock throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a good low kick that Shamrock was not able to check. San Pedro lands with an overhand left. Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro works Shamrock's body with a nice hook. Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock misses with a few strikes there.
San Pedro slips under a jab from Shamrock. San Pedro fails in his attempt to clinch. San Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamrock has time to react. Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range. It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4# San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot. San Pedro lands with a right hand. San Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice cross by San Pedro. Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. San Pedro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sloppy strikes from Shamrock. Those never looked like landing. San Pedro misses with a body kick. Shamrock works over San Pedro's head and body with a nice combination. San Pedro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shamrock on the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro clearly takes that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4# Shamrock drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. San Pedro doesn't manage to clinch there - Shamrock circles away.
San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts. Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
San Pedro cracks Shamrock with a good jab. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. Crunch! San Pedro slams his shin into Shamrock's torso. San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork. San Pedro thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand! Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. San Pedro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping San Pedro under the eye. San Pedro throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.#T1# Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
Shamrock staying out of range there. Shamrock catches San Pedro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Shamrock moves away from the strike by San Pedro. Shamrock defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. Shamrock scores with a head kick.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. San Pedro scores with a decent looking hook. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shamrock. Shamrock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2# San Pedro scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. San Pedro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
A leg kick checked by San Pedro. A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro. San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot. Shamrock moves out of range as San Pedro strikes.#T3# San Pedro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Shamrock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from San Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamrock's head. San Pedro throws a nice outside leg kick. Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Shamrock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Shamrock swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap. San Pedro pushes Shamrock away with a front kick. San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock. Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. San Pedro misses with a looping left. Nice straight punches there by Shamrock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamrock. San Pedro misses the jab. Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro is wise to it.#T4# San Pedro misses with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Donk. San Pedro catches Shamrock right on the button with a cross. San Pedro lands with a nice body punch. San Pedro takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses. San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Shamrock misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and San Pedro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet. Shamrock misses with a body shot
and San Pedro counters with a nice body kick.
Shamrock misses with a left hand and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! Shamrock misses with a right hand and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro had his way with Nick Shamrock in that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# Good leg kick by San Pedro. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. San Pedro with a hook. Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. San Pedro throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily. Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro. Shamrock missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by San Pedro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shamrock. Shamrock circles away out of range and recomposes himself. San Pedro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shamrock on the side of the head. Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but San Pedro slips the punch. Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but San Pedro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1# Shamrock blocks the body kick.
San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts. San Pedro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shamrock's head backwards. San Pedro thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body. San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamrock. San Pedro misses with a straight left. A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Shamrock with a jab. San Pedro moves into range and connects with a jab. Nice shot lands for Shamrock. Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
letting San Pedro counter with a right hand. Shamrock takes one to the chin there. Shamrock motions for San Pedro to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nick Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. San Pedro connects with a leg kick. Shamrock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shamrock misses with a straight right. San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock misses with a looping left. San Pedro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Shamrock lands with an uppercut that bounces San Pedro off the cage and back into range. Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick. Shamrock misses with a right hand and San Pedro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. San Pedro scores with a jab. Shamrock acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T3# San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. San Pedro punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch. San Pedro catches Shamrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away. Shamrock now looks to counter with a shot at the body. San Pedro thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body. San Pedro delivers a nice body kick. Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but San Pedro circles away quickly and effectively. A low kick lands for San Pedro.
San Pedro blocks a head kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a straight right. San Pedro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shamrock's head backwards.#T4# San Pedro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Shamrock misses with a low kick. Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Shamrock moved away. Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but San Pedro circles away quickly and effectively. San Pedro pushes Shamrock away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round. Well San Pedro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title! A relieved looking Esteban San Pedro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. The defeated Nick Shamrock had this to say: 'Thank you to everyone who followed me during my career. It was a pleasure fighting for you all and I thank you all sincerely for the shown support. Godspeed! '. |
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Event:
GAMMA#864 Bolleke v Daghammar
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Matsunaga cracks San Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head. San Pedro circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. Matsunaga moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. San Pedro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2# Matsunaga darts in and clinches San Pedro up against the cage.#BC2# Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of San Pedro 's head but he takes it in his stride. San Pedro slips under a jab from Matsunaga. San Pedro staying out of range there. San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight. San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits. Matsunaga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy. San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick misses from San Pedro. Matsunaga lands the left hand.#T1# Matsunaga throws a leg kick that misses. Matsunaga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Matsunaga misses the shot to the body. #CL# San Pedro closes the distance and clinches. A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. Matsunaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there. Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses. Matsunaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Matsunaga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
San Pedro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. San Pedro connects with a leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses. San Pedro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Matsunaga cracks a nice hook into San Pedro's ribs.#T2# No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from San Pedro. San Pedro misses the jab. Matsunaga takes a kick to the side of the head. Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. Matsunaga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and San Pedro counters with a nice leg kick. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San Pedro has time to react. San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but San Pedro slips the punch. San Pedro throws a body kick that misses. #CL2# Matsunaga clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. San Pedro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San Pedro there as he acknowledges the shot. Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Matsunaga throws a head kick that half lands.
San Pedro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range.#T3# San Pedro throws a right and a left that Matsunaga avoids nicely. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Matsunaga checks it. Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here. San Pedro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsunaga under the eye. San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsunaga. Matsunaga throws a head kick that San Pedro semi-blocks.
San Pedro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. Matsunaga checks a leg kick. Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. San Pedro moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes. San Pedro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. San Pedro scores with a nice body kick.
San Pedro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Matsunaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily. Matsunaga throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily. Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick. #T4# San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it. San Pedro thuds his right hand into Matsunaga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Matsunaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Matsunaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
#CL2# Matsunaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right. Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Matsunaga moved away. Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Matsunaga misses with a low kick. San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. Matsunaga checks a low kick from San Pedro. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Matsunaga. San Pedro connects with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# San Pedro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away. San Pedro defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand. Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy. Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A jab from Matsunaga misses. Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup. Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Matsunaga throws a combination. San Pedro tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Matsunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. San Pedro checks a low kick from Matsunaga. Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Matsunaga in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Nice defenses there by San Pedro. San Pedro lands with a straight right. Matsunaga didn't see that one coming. Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro. As Matsunaga backs away, San Pedro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Matsunaga doesn't manage to clinch there - San Pedro circles away.
San Pedro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. San Pedro throws a push kick but Matsunaga slaps the foot to one side. #T1# San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. Matsunaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far. San Pedro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsunaga is able to avoid easily. Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. San Pedro blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up but San Pedro circles away and keeps his distance. San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing. San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga. San Pedro misses the jab. Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsunaga scores with a kick to the body.
San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits. San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well. Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice jab. That kick from San Pedro tenderised Matsunaga's leg. Matsunaga is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2# Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Matsunaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. San Pedro scores with a head kick.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss! San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Matsunaga throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily.#CL2# Matsunaga darts in and clinches San Pedro up against the cage. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsunaga blocks a body shot from San Pedro. #BC2# Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush San Pedro with a series of wild strikes but San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Matsunaga defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro wants to clinch up but Matsunaga keeps it at a distance. Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily. Matsunaga throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily. San Pedro tries to clinch but Matsunaga is having none of it. Matsunaga throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro is looking to counter punch.#T3# San Pedro misses the shot to the body. Matsunaga lands with a right hand. San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy. San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Good shot there by Matsunaga. A solid leg kick lands there for Matsunaga.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. Matsunaga checks a leg kick. A leg kick checked by Matsunaga. Matsunaga throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily. Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Matsunaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range. Matsunaga misses the jab. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4# Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick. Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab. Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick. Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses. San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga. Nice body punch from San Pedro. Nice defenses there by San Pedro. A swing and a miss from Matsunaga. San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss! A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target. Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. San Pedro scores with a three punch combo!
A big right from Matsunaga misses. San Pedro with a nice cross. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. That's time! San Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3# San Pedro throws a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it. Matsunaga misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely. Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with a slapping leg kick. Crunch! Matsunaga slams his shin into San Pedro's torso. Matsunaga misses with a straight left. San Pedro is looking to counter with a body kick. San Pedro scores with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right. San Pedro is looking to counter punch. Matsunaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Thud! ouch! good body kick from San Pedro - that will leave a mark!
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga. It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsunaga. San Pedro misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely. Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Matsunaga throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range. Matsunaga misses with a low kick. San Pedro cracks Matsunaga with a right hand to the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Matsunaga cracks San Pedro with an open hand slap.#T1# A good leg kick by San Pedro. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. San Pedro sizes up Matsunaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsunaga on the side of the head. Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Matsunaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Matsunaga scores with a spinning back kick! Matsunaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Matsunaga sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL# San Pedro has Matsunaga up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A head kick misses from Matsunaga. San Pedro lands a jab to Matsunaga's midsection. Matsunaga lands a head shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Matsunaga thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.#T2# San Pedro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Nice defenses there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro. Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but San Pedro circles away quickly and effectively. San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Matsunaga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
San Pedro moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes. San Pedro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga. Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. Matsunaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. San Pedro throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range. San Pedro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga. San Pedro staying out of range there.#T3# A punch combination from Matsunaga misses. Matsunaga lands a jab to the nose. A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro. San Pedro cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs. An inside leg kick from Matsunaga misses. Matsunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. San Pedro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Matsunaga slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but San Pedro slips the punch. San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Matsunaga misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely. San Pedro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Matsunaga tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on. San Pedro misses with a looping left. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Matsunaga misses with a low kick.#T4# Jab by Matsunaga. Matsunaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. Matsunaga misses with a straight left. San Pedro looks for the body kick but Matsunaga saw that one coming. Matsunaga counters with a body kick. San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. Matsunaga with the inside leg kick. San Pedro lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsunaga's head. A good leg kick by Matsunaga. San Pedro slips a straight right by Matsunaga. San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Matsunaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsunaga tries to avoid it. Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. San Pedro drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it. Matsunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork. It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Futoshi Matsunaga just about did enough to take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4# Matsunaga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and San Pedro is able to avoid easily. Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro misses with a series of wild punches.
San Pedro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro. A quick step to the side and San Pedro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Matsunaga drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Matsunaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Matsunaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Matsunaga off balance momentarily. Matsunaga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. San Pedro throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro staying out of range there. San Pedro works the jab nicely. Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but San Pedro slips the punch. San Pedro throws a body kick that misses and Matsunaga counters with a straight right hand. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab. San Pedro moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1# Matsunaga looks to land a combination but San Pedro avoids it well. San Pedro digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
San Pedro connects with a jab. San Pedro thuds his right hand into Matsunaga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Matsunaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matsunaga just manages to avoid it. Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.#CL# San Pedro closes the distance and clinches. San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro lands a body shot. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsunaga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from San Pedro misses. #T2# San Pedro staying out of range there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Matsunaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body. The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook. Matsunaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matsunaga. Matsunaga cracks a nice hook into San Pedro's ribs. Matsunaga cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. San Pedro defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Matsunaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Matsunaga moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Matsunaga blocks a jab. Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3# San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro moves away from the strike by Matsunaga. Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top. Matsunaga throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsunaga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
San Pedro throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it. Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga. Matsunaga scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. Matsunaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. San Pedro lands with a nice body kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Matsunaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.#T4# Left hook, right uppercut from Matsunaga. Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a nice body shot. San Pedro lands with a shot to the body. A thudding body kick lands there by Matsunaga!
Matsunaga sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Matsunaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A thudding body kick lands there by San Pedro!
Matsunaga throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range. Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
San Pedro moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes. San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
San Pedro misses with a hook. Matsunaga lands a jab to San Pedro's midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that fourth round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5# Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. San Pedro cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap. San Pedro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matsunaga has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro. San Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow. San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. San Pedro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. San Pedro pushes Matsunaga away with a front kick. San Pedro slips a jab from Matsunaga. A big left from San Pedro misses. Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro throws a push kick but Matsunaga slaps the foot to one side. Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1# Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick. A jab from San Pedro misses. San Pedro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A bone on bone clash there as Matsunaga blocks the leg kick.
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A shot to the liver by Matsunaga. Beautiful body shot. San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but San Pedro saw it coming and moves away.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely. San Pedro digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
Matsunaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga. San Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Matsunaga tries a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro is wise to it. Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. Matsunaga misses the shot to the body. #T2# San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes. Esteban San Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Matsunaga throws a sloppy body shot
and San Pedro counters with a leg kick. Matsunaga takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. Matsunaga lands a nice hook to San Pedro's body. San Pedro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. San Pedro lands with a good body shot. Matsunaga scores with a punch to the head. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Matsunaga.#CL2# Matsunaga instigates a clinch. #BC2# Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it. Matsunaga lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover. San Pedro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily. San Pedro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3# Matsunaga throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro. Matsunaga throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matsunaga will feel that in the morning. Matsunaga throws a body kick that misses. Matsunaga lands with an overhand left. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Matsunaga slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga. Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily. San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Matsunaga saw it coming and moves away.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here. San Pedro slips under a jab from Matsunaga. Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsunaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. San Pedro misses with a right hand and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4# Matsunaga avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
San Pedro throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily. Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. Matsunaga slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab. San Pedro walks into a left hand. San Pedro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga. A big right from San Pedro misses. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro moves away from the strike by Matsunaga. Matsunaga slips under a jab from San Pedro. Matsunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Matsunaga lands a glancing blow to the side of San Pedro's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Futoshi Matsunaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Matsunaga 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:49 Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga! Our winner, Futoshi Matsunaga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GAMMA#860 Pedro v Storm
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Storm throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. Storm throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. San Pedro tries to work over Storm's front leg with a kick but Storm checks it. San Pedro lands with a right hand. A shot to the liver by San Pedro. Beautiful body shot. San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily. San Pedro misses with a leg kick. San Pedro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Storm takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storm moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Storm misses with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro throws a shot to the body.
San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Storm saw it coming and moves away.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body. Storm lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro needs to keep his hands up - Storm had a free shot at his head there. San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm. An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target.#T1# Storm moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses. Storm throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. Storm throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Storm scores with a jab to the head.
San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch. San Pedro misses the body punch and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL# San Pedro clinches up against the cage. Storm prevents a body shot from San Pedro. Storm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of San Pedros head. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro managing to block the knees to the body from Storm.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# Storm lands with a right to the head. Storm digs a right hand into San Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Pedro's gas tank. San Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Storm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. San Pedro is defending well for now. Storm is working for takedown but San Pedro is calmly controlling the position for now. San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm. San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it. Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Storm lands with a light punch inside. Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. Storm lands with a light punch inside. Storm blocks a body shot from San Pedro. Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow. San Pedro lands with a light punch inside. #T3# Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. Storm tries a knee to the head but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Storm backwards. San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Storm backwards. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch. San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short right from Storm on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A body shot lands from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro. Storm scores with a shot to the side of San Pedro's head. A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land. Storm misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from San Pedro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A left hand lands to the body for Storm.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Storm looks winded! San Pedro scores with a hook to the body.#T4# San Pedro lands a left hand.
San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms head. A shot in the inside from Storm. A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm. San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm. San Pedro taking a breather. San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head. San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow. San Pedro pushes Storm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A hook to the body from San Pedro.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. Storm blocks a body shot from San Pedro. Storm misses with a hook from the clinch. San Pedro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm. San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it. San Pedro tries to clinch up and Storm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Storm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A punch lands to the side of Storm 's head but he takes it in his stride. Storm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Storm throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Good exchange - Storm coming out on top. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Storm lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and San Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from San Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Storm swings away with a body shot that misses
and San Pedro counters with a nice body kick.
San Pedro misses with a body punch
and Storm counters with a lovely straight right hand! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A good leg kick by San Pedro. San Pedro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Storm dips to his left and cracks San Pedro with an uppercut! A leg kick checked by Storm. San Pedro throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily. San Pedro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab. San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch. Storm's jab looks to have found its range, popping San Pedro under the eye. San Pedro misses with a hook
and Storm counters with a lovely shot to the body. San Pedro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm. Storm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a hook
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
San Pedro lands the left hand. San Pedro throws a jab when Storm was well out of range. Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice jab there from San Pedro. #T2# San Pedro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land. San Pedro is looking to counter with a body kick. San Pedro scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from San Pedro. San Pedro swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm checks a low kick from San Pedro. Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A counter left hand to the body from San Pedro misses its target. San Pedro slips under a jab. A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target. San Pedro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A lazy left from San Pedro finds it's target. San Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Storm throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps Storm's head back.
San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Storm checks it well. #T3# Storm slips a straight right by San Pedro. San Pedro takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses. Storm tries to counter by closing the distance. Storm throws a good cross that connects.
San Pedro staying out of range there. Storm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between San Pedro's hands. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro. A good leg kick by San Pedro. San Pedro tries to clinch up. Storm misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely. Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Storm misses with a double jab.
Storm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and San Pedro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Storm thinking. Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far. Storm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Storm crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from San Pedro - the referee stops the clock and Storm gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says San Pedro. Storm manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4# San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro swats away the attempt to clinch by Storm. San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it. San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm. San Pedro wants to land a leg kick but Storm is out of range. Storm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a low kick. San Pedro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Storm tries to clinch but San Pedro is having none of it. Storm lands with a good body shot. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. Storm only half commits to the counter leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# San Pedro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Storm to score with a decent uppercut. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Storm feints a counter leg kick. San Pedro misses with a looping left. San Pedro defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand. Storm misses with a hook
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab. Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping San Pedro at a distance.
San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and moves out of range. San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm. Storm throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. San Pedro swats away the attempt to clinch by Storm. An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm moves away from the strike by San Pedro. Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily. Storm moves out of range of the strikes. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. San Pedro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. San Pedro misses with a hook. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy. Storm misses with a straight right. Storm throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Storm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Storm takes one on the button.#T2# San Pedro jabs at Storm's body. San Pedro lands with an uppercut that bounces Storm off the cage and back into range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. San Pedro wants to clinch. San Pedro slips under a jab from Storm. Crunch! San Pedro slams his shin into Storm's torso. Storm misses with a straight left. Storm getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Storm looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range. Nice body kick from San Pedro. San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing. It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. San Pedro throws a body kick that misses and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.#T3# San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
San Pedro swings and misses with a shot to the body and Storm counters with a straight right hand. Storm misses with a left hand and San Pedro counters with a good, hard body kick but Storm shrugs it off. Good shot there by Storm. Storm throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. San Pedro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Storm. Storm misses with a wild body shot. San Pedro scores with a nice strike. Storm misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. San Pedro scores with a spinning back kick! San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro lands with a good body shot. San Pedro throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm. Lincoln Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro. #CL2# San Pedro tries to keep at a distance but Storm has taken the fight into the clinch. San Pedro blocking some punches.
Storm digs a right hand into San Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Pedro's gas tank. San Pedro working aggressively here.
Storm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and San Pedro avoids it. Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice left hand lands by San Pedro.
San Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Storm can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
Storm blocks a body shot from San Pedro. Storm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Storm tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round. Well San Pedro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title! Esteban San Pedro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#854 Turillo v Dinu
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! San Pedro takes a swing at Walcott's ribcage but misses. Walcott throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro throws out a counter right but Walcott avoids it with no problem. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Walcott is out of range. Walcott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. Walcott swings away with a body shot that misses
and Walcott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Walcott moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits. Nice uppercut lands for Walcott. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walcott. That did some damage! A lazy body kick from Walcott and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Walcott slips a straight right by San Pedro. Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
Walcott throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. San Pedro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. San Pedro lands with a nice combination. Walcott backs away looking to recover. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick. Walcott moves out of range of the body kick. Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.#T1# Walcott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A thudding body kick lands there by San Pedro!
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Walcott checks it. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Walcott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Walcott pivots, looking for a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range and Walcott settles back down. Walcott moves into range and connects with a jab. Walcott gets off balance looking for a body kick and Walcott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walcott. Walcott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walcott's sensitive parts. Walcott scores with the left hand. San Pedro knows he should have avoided that one. Walcott lands with an uppercut that bounces San Pedro off the cage and back into range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott. San Pedro slips under a jab from Walcott. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. Walcott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2# San Pedro looks to land a combination but Walcott avoids it well. San Pedro misses with a right hand and Walcott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Walcott shoots in looking for a takedown. San Pedro tries to sprawl out of it but Walcott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. San Pedro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Walcott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. A leg kick checked by Walcott. Walcott checks a leg kick nicely. Walcott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. San Pedro works Walcott's body with a nice hook. San Pedro takes one on the button. San Pedro throws a chopping leg kick but Walcott manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Walcott is looking to clinch. San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Walcott clobbers San Pedro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. San Pedro tries to score with a low kick but Walcott moves his leg out of the way. Walcott thinks about countering with a head kick. San Pedro throws a hook but Walcott blocks it.#T3##CL2# San Pedro moves into the clinch. Walcott pushes San Pedro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. A shot in the inside from San Pedro. Walcott lands a hook that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott misses with the head strike.
Walcott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro. San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Walcott misses with a hook from the clinch. San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott. A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# San Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Walcott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick. Walcott defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. Walcott is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. San Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
San Pedro throws a leg kick and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Walcott lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walcott throws out the jab. Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Walcott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Walcott walks forward, straight into a front kick from San Pedro. San Pedro wants to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Walcott ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a leg kick and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Nice body kick from Walcott. San Pedro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jab from Walcott. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Walcott's head but Walcott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Walcott is looking to counter with a body kick. San Pedro throws a front kick that sends Walcott stumbling back into the cage. Walcott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. San Pedro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Walcott checks it. Walcott uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. Walcott avoids a kick to the body.
Walcott throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by San Pedro. Walcott with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL# Walcott rushes San Pedro and presses him up against the cage.#T1# Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage. Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from San Pedro - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land. San Pedro lands a right hand. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro prevents Walcott from breaking the clinch. A body shot lands from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Walcott controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Walcott.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Walcott blocks it.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walcott's elbow. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott blocks a body shot from San Pedro. Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Walcott's ribcage. Walcott let out a lung full of air as it connected. A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. Walcott blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a left hand.
Walcott lands a shoulder strike. Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Walcott. Walcott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. San Pedro lands an uppercut. A short left from San Pedro. A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. #T3# Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from San Pedro.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Walcott jumps guard but San Pedro stands there with Walcott around his waist. Walcott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. #BC# Walcott breaks from the clinch.
Walcott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Tommy Walcott is winning the standup battle so far. Good work by Walcott as he checks the leg kick. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Walcott is out of range. San Pedro swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
#T4# Walcott connects with a crisp jab. Walcott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro.#TD# Walcott scores with a takedown into San Pedro's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Walcott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Walcott won't allow San Pedro to sweep him here. San Pedro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. San Pedro 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. Walcott showing good wrestling skills to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3# Walcott thows a left - swing and a miss! Walcott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walcott.
Walcott moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. San Pedro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Walcott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Walcott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. San Pedro lands a jab to the head.
San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Walcott avoids it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro. Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walcott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro. Walcott swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
San Pedro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. San Pedro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Walcott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick. San Pedro misses with a looping left. It looks like Walcott has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1# A big left from San Pedro misses. Walcott throws a quick counter head kick but San Pedro was just out of range. A shot to the liver by Walcott. Beautiful body shot. San Pedro throws a sloppy head kick and Walcott moves out of range easily. Walcott throws a head kick that misses. San Pedro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Walcott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. That kick from Walcott tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on. Walcott connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Walcott swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. Walcott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a leg kick and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut. San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walcott. Walcott misses with a body shot.
San Pedro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. San Pedro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
San Pedro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Walcott.#T2# San Pedro tries a low kick but Walcott avoids it. Walcott swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. San Pedro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Walcotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! This has been an exciting period of action! Walcott throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. It seemed like San Pedro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. San Pedro tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Walcott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Walcott throws out a leg kick but San Pedro moves out of range and Walcott only half commits. San Pedro scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Walcott, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. San Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick. Good shot there by Walcott. Walcott throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. Walcott loads up on a big right hand but San Pedro slips the punch. Walcott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. San Pedro throws an off balance right hand
and Walcott counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Walcott scores with a jab to the body. Walcott feints and then cracks San Pedro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San Pedro down. #T3# San Pedro moves away from the strike by Walcott. San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walcott. Walcott buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Walcott swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Walcott lands the left hand. A low kick lands for San Pedro.
Walcott takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walcott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Walcott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walcott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Walcott takes one to the side of the head.
San Pedro throws a hook but Walcott blocks it. A big left from Walcott misses. A swing and a miss from Walcott.#T4# Walcott throws a head kick but San Pedro moves out of range.
Walcott pivots, looking for a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range and Walcott settles back down. San Pedro now looks to counter with a shot at the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! San Pedro throws a hook but Walcott avoids it easily. Walcott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Walcott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Walcott throws a body kick, spinning off balance and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Walcott checks a leg kick nicely. San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Walcott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San Pedro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A left lands for San Pedro. Walcott takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Walcott ducks down to avoid it. Walcott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walcott. San Pedro throws a hook but Walcott blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro really dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4# San Pedro checks a low kick from Walcott. Walcott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro lands with a nice body kick. Walcott throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro. Walcott moves out of range of the strikes. San Pedro tried to score with a low kick but Walcott checks it. San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. A swing and a miss from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a lovely overhand right. San Pedro misses with a body kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Walcott. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro scores with a hook. Walcott walks forward, straight into a front kick from San Pedro.#CL2# San Pedro takes the fight into the clinch. A hook to the body from San Pedro.
#T1# Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. Walcott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Walcott working aggressively here.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walcott. San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Walcott will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walcott managing to block the knees to the body from San Pedro.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Walcott avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. San Pedro tries to land knees in the clinch but Walcott avoids the damage to the body. San Pedro tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Walcott lands a left hand.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Walcott prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Walcott blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro lands a left hand.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it. Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro cracks Walcott with a nice body shot. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T3# With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nice body punch from San Pedro - that landed with a thud.
San Pedro tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Walcott backwards. San Pedro pushes Walcott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
San Pedro pressing his opponent against the cage. San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro lands an uppercut. Walcott blocking some punches.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. #T4# San Pedro pushes Walcott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Walcott misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. San Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Walcott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walcott is trying to push San Pedro away but San Pedro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Walcott scores with an uppercut up the middle. Walcott tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walcotts head. #ROC2#Walcott is rocked! San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Walcott backwards. Oh Walcott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! San Pedro tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro stalls. Walcott seems to have got his legs back now. Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that fourth round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5# Walcott connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Walcott's leg but Walcott calmly moves out of range. San Pedro avoids the head kick by Walcott.
Walcott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walcott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck San Pedro on the side of the head. San Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Walcott looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. San Pedro throws a leg kick that misses. San Pedro connects with a body shot. San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott moves away from the strike by San Pedro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walcott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Walcott attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro scores with a nice right hand.
San Pedro throws a head kick that misses. Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walcott. The crowd cheers as San Pedro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Walcott doesn't seem phased though. Walcott checks a leg kick nicely. San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Walcott connects with a crisp jab. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it. Walcott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Walcott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. San Pedro lands with a hook. Walcott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Walcott keeps San Pedro at a distance using the push kick. San Pedro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Walcott misses with a wild body shot. Walcott misses with a left hand and Walcott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. San Pedro misses with a hook
and Walcott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. Walcott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. San Pedro throws a push kick but Walcott slaps the foot to one side. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Walcott.
Walcott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walcott there as he acknowledges the shot. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Walcott's head but Walcott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Walcott checks it. It looked like Walcott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from San Pedro. Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Walcott on the wrong end of a nice hook. San Pedro is looking to slow Walcott down with leg kicks. San Pedro lands a nice looking body shot.
San Pedro throws a sloppy head kick and Walcott moves out of range easily. San Pedro throws a hook but Walcott blocks it. San Pedro avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Walcott digs a good hook to San Pedro's body.
#T3# Walcott tries for a takedown but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. San Pedro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Walcott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walcott moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Walcott swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Walcott connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Walcott jabs San Pedro to the body, keeping him at a distance. Walcott takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. Walcott misses the jab. Walcott misses with a looping left. Walcott cracks San Pedro with an open hand slap. San Pedro throws a leg kick that misses. #T4# San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch. San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walcott. Walcott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Nice body kick from Walcott. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Walcott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A lazy left from San Pedro finds it's target. San Pedro is looking to clinch. Walcott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Walcott throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick. Walcott throws a big shot that misses. San Pedro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nice shot by Walcott. Walcott defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. Tommy Walcott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A big right from San Pedro misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Esteban San Pedro. I've got San Pedro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro is the new featherweight champion! An out of breath Esteban San Pedro 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:
GAMMA#851 Spike v Hiro
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! San Pedro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. San Pedro 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. Walcott throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. San Pedro throws a body punch but Walcott moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Walcott misses the target. San Pedro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walcott avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Walcott thows a body kick. San Pedro tries to catch it but that hurt him. Walcott lands a jab to San Pedro's midsection. Walcott is looking to clinch but San Pedro is avoiding it.
Crunch! Walcott slams his shin into San Pedro's torso. San Pedro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. San Pedro swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
Tommy Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Walcott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. San Pedro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1# Walcott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches San Pedro on the side of the head. San Pedro avoids a kick to the body.
San Pedro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Walcott avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
Walcott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Walcott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San Pedro. Walcott jabbing away but nothing is landing. Walcott throws a body kick that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from San Pedro! But no joy. San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Walcott moved away. Walcott lands an overhand right. It looks like Walcott has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.#T2# Walcott misses with a kick to the body.
San Pedro tries a low kick but Walcott avoids it. Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow Walcott down. A jab from Walcott finds it's way through San Pedro's defenses. Walcott lands a high kick!
Walcott misses with a combination
and Walcott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. San Pedro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott tries a head kick but it misses.
San Pedro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Walcott lands a nice looking body kick. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. Nice body punch from Walcott. Walcott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. San Pedro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick. Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walcott.
San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Walcott connects with a body shot. San Pedro jabs Walcott to the body, keeping him at a distance. A low kick from San Pedro is predictable there and Walcott counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4# Walcott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Walcott moved out of range nicely. San Pedro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Walcott throws a wild body kick that San Pedro sees coming a mile off. Walcott throws a wild body kick that San Pedro sees coming a mile off. San Pedro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. San Pedro blocks the body kick.
Walcott thows a left - swing and a miss! San Pedro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Walcott - that will leave a mark!
Walcott is looking to wear down San Pedro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from San Pedro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Walcott has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Walcott and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Walcott throws the kick towards the body but San Pedro avoids it. Walcott moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Walcott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
Walcott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San Pedro can do to turn this around? San Pedro throws the left hand but Walcott avoids the punch easily. Walcott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Walcott lands an overhand right. San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Walcott ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Walcott scores with a nice body kick.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San Pedro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Walcott is looking to land body kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro misses with a wild combination.
Walcott thinks about countering with a head kick. Walcott misses with a body punch
and San Pedro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Walcott really felt that one! Walcott misses with a body kick. Walcott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1# Walcott tries a head kick but it misses.
San Pedro flicks out a counter leg kick but Walcott steps away. Tommy Walcott is winning the standup battle so far. A left lands for San Pedro. Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Walcott with a body shot. Walcott takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC2#Walcott is rocked! San Pedro misses with a body kick. Oh Walcott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. Walcott seems to have got his legs back now. Walcott moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
#CL# Walcott darts in and clinches San Pedro up against the cage. San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Walcott's ribcage. Walcott let out a lung full of air as it connected. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Walcott avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. #BC# Walcott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. San Pedro misses with a shot to the body #CL# and Walcott moves into the clinch. San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Walcott tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head. Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Walcott wants to break free but San Pedro has control.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from San Pedro.
Walcott prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro lands with a left to the head. Walcott digs a right hand underneath San Pedro's ribcage. San Pedro let out a lung full of air as it connected. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walcott's elbow. San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Walcott's ribcage. Walcott let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC# Walcott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walcott throws a body kick that misses and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Walcott scores with a kick to the body.
San Pedro lands with an overhand left.#T3# Walcott scores with a jab to the body. Walcott thuds a left hand into San Pedro's body. San Pedro blocks the body kick.
Walcott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A countering left hand to the body from San Pedro misses. San Pedro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Walcott. Walcott sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walcott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. San Pedro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Walcott. Walcott circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Walcott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Walcott pushes San Pedro away with a front kick. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walcott.
Walcott scores with a sloppy right hand. San Pedro should have avoided that one. Walcott looks to land a body kick but San Pedro moved away.#T4# San Pedro delivers a nice body kick. San Pedro misses with a hook. Walcott ducked under it nicely. Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Walcott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro. San Pedro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. San Pedro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it. Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walcott tries to clinch but San Pedro is having none of it. Walcott swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Walcott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro counters with a body kick. Walcott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3# Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Walcott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Walcott bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Jab by San Pedro. Walcott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walcott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro throws the left hand but Walcott avoids the punch easily.#CL2# San Pedro rushes Walcott and presses him up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walcott tries to break the clinch but San Pedro is controlling the position. San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it. Walcott throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro pushes Walcott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. San Pedro prevents a body shot from Walcott. #T1# San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands a right hand. Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
#BC# Walcott breaks the clinch.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro connects with a body shot. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro feints a counter leg kick. San Pedro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Walcott. Walcott lands a slapping body shot.
Walcott throws the kick towards the body but San Pedro avoids it. San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it. San Pedro throws a shot to the body.
#T2# San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses. Walcott appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Walcott lands a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Walcott and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Walcott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Walcott avoids it. Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Walcott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. San Pedro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Walcott throws a head kick but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Walcott's head but Walcott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. San Pedro misses with a leg kick and Walcott counters with a straight right hand. Nice body punch from Walcott. Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# San Pedro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Walcott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Walcott doesn't manage to clinch there - San Pedro circles away.
Walcott misses with a kick to the body.
Walcott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. San Pedro with a nice calf kick. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. San Pedro catches Walcott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Walcott lands a front kick. A jab from Walcott misses. A lazy body kick from Walcott and San Pedro counters with a good, hard body kick but Walcott shrugs it off. San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walcott moves away.#T4# Walcott looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range. Walcott throws a head kick that misses. It seemed like San Pedro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. San Pedro misses with a body kick. Walcott throws a wild body kick that San Pedro sees coming a mile off. San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Walcott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Walcott throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Walcott throws a push kick but San Pedro slaps the foot to one side. A lazy body kick from Walcott and San Pedro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. San Pedro thinks about the counter body kick. Walcott throws a body shot but no joy. Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. A head kick misses from Walcott. A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Esteban San Pedro just about did enough to take it. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4# Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro tries to clinch up but Walcott circles away and keeps his distance. Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Walcott misses the shot to the body. San Pedro now looks to counter with a shot at the body. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Walcott half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Walcott tries to clinch up. San Pedro motions for Walcott to come forward. San Pedro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro misses with a straight right. Walcott misses with a telegraphed body shot
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walcott throws the kick towards the body but San Pedro avoids it. A nice side step and San Pedro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walcott checks a leg kick. Walcott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping San Pedro at a distance.
#T1# Walcott connects with a good right hand that stumbles San Pedro. San Pedro circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts San Pedro, as that shot connected.
Walcott checks a low kick from San Pedro.#CL# Walcott takes the fight into the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. San Pedro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Walcott tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Walcott lands a right hand. Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. #BC# Walcott breaks from the clinch.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Walcott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro. Walcott checks a leg kick. A head kick by Walcott misses and San Pedro counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2# Walcott scores with a kick to the body.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walcott. That did some damage! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Walcott avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
San Pedro is looking to slow Walcott down with leg kicks. San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Walcott moved out of range. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. Walcott appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Walcott.
San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Walcott moved out of range nicely. Walcott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
San Pedro throws out a counter right but Walcott avoids it with no problem. Walcott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Walcott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3# Walcott throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. Walcott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but San Pedro defends well and Walcott ends up having to push San Pedro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Walcott moves out of range of the strikes. San Pedro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Walcott tries to clinch but San Pedro moves out of range. Nice defenses there by San Pedro. A lazy body kick from Walcott and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Walcott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro throws a leg kick that misses. #CL# San Pedro gets tackled into the cage by Walcott. Walcott maintains the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# San Pedro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4# Walcott misses with a body kick. San Pedro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a lovely shot to the body. San Pedro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Walcott is able to avoid easily. Walcott misses with a looping right. Walcott scores with a push kick. Walcott looks to throw a body kick letting San Pedro counter with a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro scores with a jab to the body. Walcott punishes San Pedro's body with a nice straight punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. Walcott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Walcott throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Esteban San Pedro 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5# Walcott misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. San Pedro throws out a counter right but Walcott avoids it with no problem. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick. Walcott throws a body kick that misses. San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Walcott's leg but Walcott calmly moves out of range. Walcott is looking to counter with head kicks. Walcott throws a lazy body kick #CL2# and San Pedro counters by moving into the clinch. Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro prevents Walcott from breaking the clinch.#BC2# San Pedro breaks the clinch.
Walcott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Walcott throws a half hearted mid kick. Walcott throws the kick towards the body but San Pedro avoids it. Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range.#T1# An inside leg kick lands from San Pedro. San Pedro blocks a head kick by Walcott.
Walcott throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily. San Pedro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Walcott. Walcott circles away out of range and recomposes himself. San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Walcott avoids it. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Walcott.
San Pedro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walcott moves away. Walcott thinks about countering with a body kick. San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Walcott's leg but Walcott calmly moves out of range. Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott dips to his left and cracks San Pedro with an uppercut! Walcott tries to close the distance and clinch up but San Pedro swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2# San Pedro moves out of range as Walcott strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. Walcott tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. San Pedro now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Walcott throws a head kick that misses. Walcott connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. San Pedro avoids the body shot from Walcott.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walcott. Nice body kick from Walcott. San Pedro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Walcott. Walcott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro misses with the combination.
San Pedro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Walcott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3# Walcott misses with a jab to the body
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. Walcott tries to clinch there but San Pedro circles away.
Walcott misses with a shot to the body letting San Pedro counter with a right hand. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. Walcott throws a wild body kick that San Pedro sees coming a mile off. Walcott lands a two punch combo.
San Pedro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Walcott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The fighters circle momentarily. Walcott darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from San Pedro.
Walcott wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4# Good exchange - Walcott coming out on top. Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott. San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro walks into a left hand. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walcott. San Pedro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Walcott tries for a takedown but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. A countering left hand to the body from San Pedro misses. Walcott slips a straight right by San Pedro. Tommy Walcott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A shot to the liver by Walcott. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Walcott. I think San Pedro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:48 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
The fight is ruled a draw! Tommy Walcott retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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GAMMA#847 Grabber v Spike
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab. An inside leg kick from San Pedro misses. Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sitsongrit misses with a straight right. Nice cross by San Pedro. Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - San Pedro had a free shot at his head there. San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range. San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Sitsongrit takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Petdee Sitsongrit has been cut. San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it. San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. San Pedro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes. A jab from San Pedro does it's job there. San Pedro punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.#T1# San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sitsongrit slips under a jab. It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
San Pedro cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head. Sitsongrit feints and then cracks San Pedro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San Pedro down. San Pedro misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. San Pedro misses with a looping left. Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sitsongrit throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro thinks about countering with a body kick. San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick. Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
San Pedro slips a jab from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but San Pedro saw it coming and moves away.
#T2# Sitsongrit swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for San Pedro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts San Pedro, as that shot connected.
San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
San Pedro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick. San Pedro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely. Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro. Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Good shot there by San Pedro.#T3# Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
#CL2# San Pedro tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch. Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit prevents San Pedro from breaking the clinch. Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside. A short uppercut from Sitsongrit. A short right from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head. Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
San Pedro tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of San Pedros head. Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. San Pedro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4# San Pedro lands a shoulder strike. Sitsongrit lands an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. San Pedro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. San Pedro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Sitsongrit lands a body punch. San Pedro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow. #BC# San Pedro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick. Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. The cut man is working on Petdee Sitsongrit's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# San Pedro scores with a punch to the head. Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. San Pedro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro is looking to counter with a body kick. Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick. A head kick by San Pedro misses and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that stops San Pedro in his tracks momentarily. San Pedro scores with a jab to the body. It looks like San Pedro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far. San Pedro is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs. Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks San Pedro in the body. San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily. San Pedro tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it. Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San Pedro lands a head shot. A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1# Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Sitsongrit jabs San Pedro right on the nose. San Pedro blinks but takes it well. San Pedro works the jab nicely. San Pedro digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs. San Pedro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt. Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot. San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses. Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! San Pedro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh 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! Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2# Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range. San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL# San Pedro rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. San Pedro blocking some punches.
San Pedro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around? Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Petdee Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far. A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
San Pedro gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of San Pedros head. Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt San Pedro or not. Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. San Pedro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around. San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro. #T3# San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
San Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro tries to land a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks with his arms.
San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sitsongrit keeps control of San Pedro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Petdee Sitsongrit's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# San Pedro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand. San Pedro takes one on the button. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. San Pedro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. San Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick. Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. San Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot. Sitsongrit tries to clinch but fails miserably and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
#T1# San Pedro with a jab. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
San Pedro backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Sitsongrit lands a jab to San Pedro's midsection. San Pedro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. San Pedro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. San Pedro is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sitsongrit moves forwards but San Pedro connects with a nice, crisp jab. San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sitsongrit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from San Pedro - the referee stops the clock and Sitsongrit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says San Pedro. Sitsongrit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2# A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro lands a head kick. Sitsongrit smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That kick from San Pedro tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on. Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and San Pedro counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee. San Pedro throws a leg kick that is checked and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand. San Pedro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit slips a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick. Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.#T3# San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away. Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. San Pedro moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. San Pedro backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. San Pedro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily. Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket. Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. San Pedro connects with a body shot. San Pedro cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.#T4# A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily. San Pedro scores with a decent looking hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro with the inside leg kick. San Pedro connects with an inside leg kick. A low kick from Sitsongrit misses and San Pedro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit. And Sitsongrit responds with a good body kick, but San Pedro manages to step out the way in time. Sitsongrit lands with a cross. Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from San Pedro. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro. The fighters circle momentarily. San Pedro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. San Pedro motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. San Pedro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for San Pedro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! Our winner, Esteban San Pedro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. In defeat, Petdee Sitsongrit stepped up to the mic, saying 'Out with Bolsonaro!'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#841 Benedetti v Rones
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! San Pedro throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily. Temirov throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range. Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. San Pedro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Temirov avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
A big left from Temirov misses. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Temirov. Temirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
Temirov throws a series of punches but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Temirov's knee but Temirov avoids it well. Temirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. San Pedro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. San Pedro 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. Temirov tries to close the distance and clinch but San Pedro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. San Pedro is looking to chop away at Temirov's legs. Temirov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Temirov ducks down to avoid it. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. Temirov lands with a nice body punch. Temirov throws a leg kick that misses. It seemed like San Pedro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. San Pedro scores with a leg kick.
San Pedro lands a body shot.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temirov. Temirov scores with a hook to the body. San Pedro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
Temirov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Temirov avoids a kick to the body.
San Pedro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Jab from San Pedro. Temirov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Temirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A head kick misses from San Pedro. San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from San Pedro! But no joy.#T2# San Pedro lands with an overhand left. Temirov fails with an attempt to clinch.
San Pedro cracks a nice hook into Temirov's ribs. Temirov scores with a leg kick.
Temirov slips a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Temirov counters with a nice uppercut. San Pedro lands an overhand right. A nice leg kick lands there from Temirov. Temirov fails in his attempt to clinch. Temirov connects with a right hand. San Pedro shakes it off. Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov. San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov. Temirov misses with a right hand and Temirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# A punch lands to the side of Temirov 's head but he takes it in his stride. Temirov drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Temirov throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. San Pedro throws a right hand that Temirov ducks under and follows up with a left that Temirov also avoids with ease. Temirov throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it. Temirov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps San Pedro's head backwards. Temirov avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
Temirov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Temirov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. San Pedro looks for the body kick but Temirov saw that one coming. Temirov misses with a body shot.
Temirov doesn't manage to clinch there - San Pedro circles away.
Temirov's corner calls for a 1-2. Temirov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A punch combination from Temirov misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temirov moves away. Temirov misses with a low kick. An inside leg kick from Temirov misses. #T4# San Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick. Some wild striking there from Temirov.
San Pedro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nice jab there from San Pedro. A punch lands to the side of San Pedro 's head but he takes it in his stride. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
San Pedro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL# Temirov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch on the inside from Temirov fails to land. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Temirov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2# San Pedro darts in and clinches Temirov up against the cage. Temirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temirov's elbow. Temirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from San Pedro. San Pedro gets through Temirov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Temirov lands a right hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. San Pedro effectively controlling the action here. San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Temirov struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
Temirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Temirov scores with an uppercut up the middle. San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. Temirov lands a left hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. Temirov is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Temirov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temirov. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. San Pedro working aggressively here.
Temirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Temirov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ruslan Temirov has scored more points in the clinch so far. Temirov blocks an uppercut.
Temirov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Temirov blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Temirov.
San Pedro lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut. San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Temirov.
A nice left hand lands by Temirov.
Temirov is working San Pedro over against the cage. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Temirov controls his hands.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Temirov lands a shoulder strike. Temirov lands a hook that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Temirov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. Temirov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro lands with a short shot to the head. Temirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temirov. Temirov lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Temirov on the inside. San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards. San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Temirov's head. Temirov blocking some punches.
Temirov swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Temirov misses with some punches.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Temirov controls the action.
Temirov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Temirov avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. Temirov misses with a body punch.
San Pedro working hard to break the clinch. San Pedro lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Temirov. Temirov swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro gets through Temirov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short body shot lands from Temirov as the two fighters clinch.
Temirov misses with a short punch on the inside. A shot in the inside from San Pedro. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Temirov avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. Temirov lands on the inside with an uppercut. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temirov's elbow. Temirov misses with the head strike.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Temirov digs a right hand into San Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Pedro's gas tank. San Pedro lands with a right to the head. San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Temirov. Temirov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down San Pedro. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Temirov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Temirov lands with a left to the head. Temirov blocks a body shot from San Pedro. Temirov swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro blocking some punches.
Temirov lands a nice uppercut. San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Temirov misses with the head strike.
Temirov throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. A head punch on the inside from Temirov fails to land. San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch. San Pedro working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. A nice left hand lands by Temirov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro digs a good hook to Temirov's body.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup. San Pedro tests Temirov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Temirov swings away with a body shot that misses
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Temirov throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice uppercut lands for San Pedro. That snapped Temirov's head back.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Temirov avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Temirov blocks the body kick.
San Pedro cracks Temirov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Temirov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Temirov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Temirov lands a right hook to the body.
#T1# San Pedro misses the shot to the body. Temirov swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
#CL# Temirov moves into range and clinches up with San Pedro. San Pedro is leaning against Temirov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Temirov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro lands a body punch. San Pedro tries to work over Temirov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Temirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Still in the clinch, Temirov scores with a nice short uppercut. San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Temirov backwards. Temirov misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temirov. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Temirov controls the action.
#T2# Temirov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. Temirov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Temirov tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
Temirov swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro blocks a body shot from Temirov. San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards. Temirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Temirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro tries a body shot but Temirov blocks it.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. Temirov tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Temirov back against the cage. San Pedro takes a shot to the head. #T3# Temirov misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro gets through Temirov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Temirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Temirov avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. Temirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it. Temirov blocks an uppercut.
Temirov has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
Temirov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. San Pedro is looking to break free of the clinch but Temirov has double underhooks. Temirov struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Temirov as the two fighters clinch.
Temirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Temirov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Temirov avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. #T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. Temirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Temirov misses with a punch to the body.
Temirov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temirov. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Temirov. San Pedro cracks Temirov with a nice body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Temirov avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. Temirov misses with some punches.
San Pedro wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Temirov.
San Pedro works on Temirov's body with a couple of short punches. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Temirov avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. Temirov pushes San Pedro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Esteban San Pedro. I think San Pedro 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! Our winner, Esteban San Pedro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GAMMA#836 Paulin v Grabber
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Lord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lord slips a straight right by San Pedro. San Pedro scores with a body shot.
Lord moves away from the strike by San Pedro. #CL# Lord gets a clinch. San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. San Pedro presses Lord against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt San Pedro or not. A short right from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord. San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lord tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro tries a body shot but Lord blocks it.
Lord lands a shoulder strike. San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC2# San Pedro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. San Pedro 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. San Pedro lands with a nice combination. Lord backs away looking to recover. Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lord takes one on the button. San Pedro keeps Lord at a distance using the push kick. San Pedro scores with a kick to the body.
Lord doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lord's sensitive parts. San Pedro throws a shot to the body.
San Pedro throws a push kick but Lord slaps the foot to one side. San Pedro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lord. That did some damage! Lord throws a right and a left that both miss. Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. Crunch! San Pedro slams his shin into Lord's torso. Nice jab there from San Pedro. #T2# San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Lord moved away. San Pedro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lord is out of range and San Pedro settles back down. San Pedro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Lord takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A leg kick checked by San Pedro. San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lord. That did some damage! San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. A decent looking cross lands there for San Pedro. Lord looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Lord throws a push kick but San Pedro slaps the foot to one side. San Pedro throws a counter combo. San Pedro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. San Pedro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL# Lord gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lord misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# San Pedro breaks from the clinch.
San Pedro lands with a shot to the body. San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro looks to land a combination. Lord sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. San Pedro tests Lord's chin there with a solid looking shot. That kick from San Pedro tenderised Lord's leg. Lord is trying to keep his angry face on. San Pedro lands with a cross. San Pedro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. San Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro looks for the body kick but Lord saw that one coming. A quick step to the side and Lord tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. San Pedro connects with an inside leg kick. Lord misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. Lord is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. San Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lord. San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4# Lord bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps San Pedro's head backwards. Lord chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
Lord is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Lord slips a straight right by San Pedro. San Pedro swings and misses with a shot to the body and Lord counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it.#CL# Lord gets a clinch. San Pedro prevents a body shot from Lord. A left hand lands to the body for San Pedro.
San Pedro lands with a left to the head. San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lord backwards. Lord throws a head punch that misses. A shot in the inside from San Pedro. Lord tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Lord back against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lord backwards. #BC2# San Pedro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro. San Pedro scores with a jab. Lord acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A head kick from San Pedro lands but Lord takes it in his stride. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# San Pedro moves out of range as Lord strikes. A countering left hand to the body from San Pedro misses. San Pedro moves away from the strike by Lord. San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here. San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lord takes one to the side of the head.
Lord misses with a wild body shot. Lord sets himself, and San Pedro steps forward looking for the clinch! Lord avoids it this time. Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord. Lord throws a left and a right that both miss
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lord pushing out the jab but it's not landing. San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
San Pedro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro scores with the left hand. Lord knows he should have avoided that one. San Pedro throws a hook but Lord avoids it easily. San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lord. Lord avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1# That kick from San Pedro tenderised Lord's leg. Lord is trying to keep his angry face on. San Pedro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
San Pedro throws a low kick but Lord moves out of range easily. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Lord sees coming a mile off. Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup. San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick. Lord tries to clinch there but San Pedro circles away.
Lord misses with a looping right. San Pedro lands with an overhand left. San Pedro ducks right into an uppercut from Lord. Lord misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. Lord has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro. San Pedro misses the jab. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lord misses the shot to the body. Lord pushes San Pedro away with a front kick. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Lord off balance momentarily. Lord tries to clinch there but San Pedro circles away.
San Pedro feints a jab promting Lord to slip. San Pedro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lord slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range. A quick step to the side and Lord tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. San Pedro throws a low kick but Lord moves out of range easily. Lord throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily. San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
San Pedro lands with a shot to the body. Lord dips down and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A left lands for San Pedro. Lord avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Lord throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. Good exchange - San Pedro coming out on top.#T3# Lord gets cracked with a nice right hand there by San Pedro. San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lord. That did some damage! A cross from San Pedro lands. Lord on the wrong end of a nice hook. Lord misses with a looping right. A countering left hand to the body from San Pedro misses. The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A low kick lands for San Pedro.
Lord scores with a body shot.
San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. San Pedro scores with a leg kick.
San Pedro slips under a jab from Lord. San Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lord moves out of range of the strikes. Lord misses with a few strikes there.
San Pedro flicks out a counter leg kick but Lord steps away. The fighters circle momentarily. Lord darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Lord takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4# Lord scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Lord takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lord tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lord looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Lord lands with an uppercut that bounces San Pedro off the cage and back into range. San Pedro scores with a kick to the body.
Lord scores with a nice strike. San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. An attempted straight right counter from Lord misses the target. A low kick lands for San Pedro.
San Pedro slips a straight right by Lord. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here. San Pedro throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Lord counters with a straight right hand. San Pedro scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro scores with a jab to the body. Lord slips a straight right by San Pedro. Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Lord's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# San Pedro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lord's sensitive parts. San Pedro lands a lovely overhand right. San Pedro throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily. Nice cross by San Pedro. Lord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro. San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. San Pedro throws a lazy head kick letting Lord counter with a right hand. Lord will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. San Pedro with a nice cross. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. It looked like Lord was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
Lord fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range. Lord feints and then cracks San Pedro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San Pedro down. San Pedro with a nice calf kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lord will feel that in the morning. Lord takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1# Lord misses with a left hand and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand. San Pedro blocks the body kick.
San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick. Lord tries to clinch up. Lord sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. Lord tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but San Pedro paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lord takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lord has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from San Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with Lord's head. San Pedro lands a jab to the nose. San Pedro scores with a nice head shot. San Pedro lands a head shot. Lord takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2# San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. San Pedro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. San Pedro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lord eats them both and turns towards San Pedro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#Lord is rocked! San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Lord is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! San Pedro misses with a jab to the body
letting Lord counter with a right hand. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
San Pedro scores with a jab. San Pedro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lord seems to have got his legs back now. San Pedro scores with a jab. Lord acknowledges it with a nod of the head. San Pedro misses the jab. A leg kick checked by San Pedro. San Pedro moves forwards but Lord connects with a nice, crisp jab. San Pedro digs a good body shot into Lord's ribs. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
#T3# San Pedro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. San Pedro throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range. Lord takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Decent striking displayed by Lord there. San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A big left from Lord misses. San Pedro now looks to counter with a shot at the body. San Pedro checks a leg kick. Lord misses with a right hand and San Pedro counters with a leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. San Pedro moves away from the strike by Lord. Esteban San Pedro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Lord on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Lord's knee but Lord avoids it well. An inside leg kick lands from San Pedro. San Pedro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Lord saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Lord was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from San Pedro. Selfie Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Lord avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro lands a lovely overhand right. San Pedro connects with a looping right hand.
Lord throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a thumping low kick. San Pedro lands with a right hand. Lord misses with a body shot.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the body.
San Pedro lunges at Lord with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lord's hand. San Pedro lands with a right hand. San Pedro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro cracks Lord with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Lord throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily. San Pedro blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban San Pedro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well San Pedro 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#833 Paulin v Spike
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
and Boma counters with a straight right hand. San Pedro moves out of range as Boma strikes. San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've been told by Boma's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Boma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Boma throws a leg kick but San Pedro checks it. San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. San Pedro staying out of range there. Boma loads up on a big right hand but San Pedro slips the punch. San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boma. San Pedro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. San Pedro throws a jab when Boma was well out of range. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Boma throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it. A head kick misses from Boma. Boma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boma throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. San Pedro slips under a jab. San Pedro throws a hook but Boma blocks it. Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.#T1# Boma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
#CL# Boma rushes San Pedro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. San Pedro tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Boma. Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land. San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow. San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma blocking some punches.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
Boma takes a shot to the head. Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. #T2# Boma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of San Pedros head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boma misses with a hook from the clinch. Boma blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Boma. Boma working aggressively here.
Boma blocking some punches.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Boma.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma pushes San Pedro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Boma prevents a body shot from San Pedro. #T3# San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma. Boma lands a hook that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. Boma tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch. A short left from San Pedro. Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land. San Pedro works on Boma's body with a couple of short punches. Boma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but San Pedro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro. Boma has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
Boma prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from San Pedro. San Pedro working aggressively here.
#T4# Boma misses with a hook from the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice left hand lands by San Pedro.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
San Pedro lands with a right to the head. A hook to the body from San Pedro.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
A short right from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike. San Pedro lands with a right to the head. San Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Boma is rocked! Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! San Pedro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boma or not. Boma seems to have got his legs back now. Boma is breathing heavily. Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Boma has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# San Pedro manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Boma blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short uppercut from Boma. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Boma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro lands a left hand.
Boma 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. Boma misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# San Pedro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. San Pedro wants to land a leg kick but Boma is out of range. San Pedro throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL# and Boma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Boma lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1# A short left from Boma. Boma blocks an uppercut.
Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it. Boma misses with a hook from the clinch. Boma blocking some punches.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut. San Pedro pressing his opponent against the cage. Boma misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from San Pedro - that landed with a thud.
Boma tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Boma prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro scores with a hook to the body.#T2# San Pedro gets through Boma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Boma blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Boma blocks a body shot from San Pedro. Boma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of San Pedros head. San Pedro misses with a body punch.
Boma working aggressively here.
Boma cracks San Pedro with a nice body shot. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action.
Boma throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
Boma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside. Boma misses with the head strike.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3# Boma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Boma. A nice right hand lands inside from Boma. San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Boma lands a hook to the side of the head. Boma misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma. Boma blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Boma as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. Boma working aggressively here.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
San Pedro digs a right hand into Boma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boma's gas tank. Boma misses with some punches.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma. Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma. San Pedro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boma. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch. Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro blocks an elbow strike. Boma lands a hook that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. San Pedro lands a body shot. Nice body punch from Boma - that landed with a thud.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage. San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma. Boma working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land. Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Boma dominated that second round. That's time! Boma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# San Pedro misses with a double jab.
A jab from San Pedro finds it's way through Boma's defenses. Boma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boma doesn't manage to clinch there - San Pedro circles away.
San Pedro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. San Pedro needs to keep his hands up - Boma had a free shot at his head there. Boma blocks the body kick.
San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses. Boma wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Boma moved out of range. Boma throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily. San Pedro circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow Boma down. Boma moves out of range of the leg kick from San Pedro.#T1# Boma moves in looking to clinch but San Pedro pushes him off. Boma feints and then cracks San Pedro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San Pedro down. San Pedro misses with a leg kick and Boma counters with a head kick. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Boma throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Boma wants to clinch. San Pedro takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses. Boma looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range. San Pedro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it. Boma is looking to clinch. Boma tried to score with a low kick but San Pedro checks it. Boma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Boma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2# Boma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it. Boma throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it. Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro. Boma throws a head kick but San Pedro moves out of range.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Good exchange - Boma coming out on top. Boma wants to slow San Pedro down by chopping away at his legs. San Pedro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick. San Pedro works Boma's body with a nice hook. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. San Pedro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boma avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boma moves in looking to clinch but San Pedro pushes him off. Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3# San Pedro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Boma moves to clinch but San Pedro breaks away and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a jab when Boma was well out of range. Boma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. San Pedro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Boma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. San Pedro is trying to counter with his kicks. Boma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro slips under a jab from Boma. Boma lands a nice shot that snaps San Pedro's head back.
Boma moves away from the strike by San Pedro. San Pedro throws an off balance right hand
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Boma checks the leg kick nicely there.
San Pedro throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4# Boma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boma throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Boma tried to score with a low kick but San Pedro checks it. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Boma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Boma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a jab when Boma was well out of range. San Pedro throws a sloppy head kick and Boma moves out of range easily. San Pedro misses with a looping left. San Pedro misses with a lunging right hand
and Boma counters with a stiff right hand. Boma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Boma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL# Boma moves into the clinch successfully.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Esteban San Pedro. I think San Pedro 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
GAMMA#825 Saric v Horse
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1# San Pedro cracks Jernit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. San Pedro misses with a left hand and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand! San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit. Jernit throws a low kick but San Pedro moves out of range easily. Jernit tries to score with a low kick but San Pedro moves his leg out of the way. A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jernit lands a two punch combo.
Jernit staying out of range there. San Pedro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A bone on bone clash there as San Pedro blocks the leg kick.
San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jernit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. San Pedro tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot. 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! San Pedro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab. Jernit connects with the punch. Jernit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jernit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jernit moves away from the strike by San Pedro. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jernit blocks the body kick.
#T1# San Pedro misses with a looping left. Jernit throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. Jernit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San Pedro checks it well. Jernit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Runts Academy in the buildup to the fight. San Pedro jabs Jernit right on the nose. Jernit blinks but takes it well. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro lands a nice hook to Jernit's body. Jernit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jernit tries a head kick but it misses.
San Pedro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Jernit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. San Pedro misses with a low kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from San Pedro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jernit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jernit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Jernit takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. Jernit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. San Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro misses with a looping left. A jab from San Pedro misses. San Pedro 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. Jernit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro. Jernit misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back. San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jernit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jernit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Jernit throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Jernit throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range. San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jernit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. San Pedro slips a straight right by Jernit. Nice defenses there by Jernit. Jernit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jernit throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it. San Pedro lands the left hand.#T3# Jernit walks into a straight right hand from San Pedro. Jernit slips a jab from San Pedro. Jernit with a body punch. A glancing blow. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jernit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick. Jernit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jernit cracks San Pedro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range. San Pedro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
San Pedro catches Jernit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jernit. Jernit throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range. Jernit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jernit blocks a jab. Jernit ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Jernit moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Jernit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. San Pedro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jernit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Jernit throws a leg kick but San Pedro moved away.#T4# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro. Jernit lands a really nice looking cross but San Pedro seems unphased.
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Jernit moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits. Jernit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Jernit checks a low kick from San Pedro. A shot to the liver by San Pedro. Beautiful body shot. Jernit throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it. Bunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jernit misses with a straight right. #CL2# San Pedro forces Jernit back against the cage and clinches. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Jernit lands a right hand. Jernit working aggressively here.
Jernit lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A body shot lands from Jernit.
Jernit is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Jernit lands an uppercut. Jernit prevents a body shot from San Pedro. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet. As San Pedro backs away, Jernit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. San Pedro misses with a low kick as Jernit jumps back. Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jernit swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit. San Pedro tries to work over Jernit's front leg with a kick but Jernit checks it. Jernit tried to counter with a leg kick but San Pedro avoided it. Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit. Jernit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jernit lands a jab-cross combination. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jernit.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. Jernit misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jernit throws a nice outside leg kick. Jernit throws a nice inside leg kick. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
San Pedro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. San Pedro lands a jab to the nose. This has been an exciting period of action! Jernit misses the shot to the body. San Pedro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1# Jernit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San Pedro checks it well. San Pedro moves out of range as Jernit strikes. Jernit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. San Pedro throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Jernit counters with a nice leg kick. Jernit scores with a decent looking hook. San Pedro scores with a body shot.
Jernit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San Pedro. Jernit cracks San Pedro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jernit ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Jernit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jernit misses with a looping left. A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro. Nice jab there from Jernit. San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jernit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
Nice cross by Jernit. Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jernit checks a leg kick. Jernit misses with a jab, cross combination.
San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps Jernit's head back.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jernit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches San Pedro on the side of the head. San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely. San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. San Pedro throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily. San Pedro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
San Pedro blocks a leg kick. Jernit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away. Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3# Jernit misses with a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a low kick, right behind Jernit 's knee. Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
Jernit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jernit 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. San Pedro misses with a right hand and Jernit counters with a nice low kick that buckles San Pedro's knee momentarily. An inside leg kick lands from San Pedro. San Pedro moves away from the strike by Jernit. San Pedro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Jernit throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jernit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jernit throws a leg kick but San Pedro checks it. Jernit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jernit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here. Some bone on bone action there as Jernit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw. Jernit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4# San Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jernit has time to react. A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow Jernit down. San Pedro throws a nice outside leg kick. San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jernit clobbers San Pedro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. San Pedro lands with a shot to the body. Jernit 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.
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jernit. Jernit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jernit throws a chopping leg kick but San Pedro manages to avoid taking any serious damage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro checks the leg kick nicely there.
San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jernit checks it well. Jernit tries a low kick but San Pedro avoids it. San Pedro defending well as Jernit loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro slips a jab and a cross from Jernit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# San Pedro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Jernit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
San Pedro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. San Pedro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Jernit moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. San Pedro scores with a decent looking hook. San Pedro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jab, jab by San Pedro - just one landing. San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit. Jernit throws a body shot but no joy. Jernit throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. San Pedro lands a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro throws a leg kick but Jernit moved away.#T1# San Pedro blocks a low kick nicely. San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jernit. That did some damage! San Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss! San Pedro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit throws a counter high kick but San Pedro was just alert enough to avoid it. San Pedro throws a hook but Jernit blocks it. Jernit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San Pedro has time to react. San Pedro throws a nice outside leg kick. San Pedro tries to bum rush Jernit with a series of wild strikes but Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the assault. San Pedro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. Jernit misses with a shot to the body and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. Jernit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Jernit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork. San Pedro throws a push kick but Jernit slaps the foot to one side. San Pedro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. San Pedro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily. San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jernit connects with a solid leg kick. A big right from San Pedro misses. San Pedro lands a head kick!
That kick from Jernit tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on. San Pedro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jernit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jernit scores with a body shot.
San Pedro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3# Jernit throws a chopping leg kick but San Pedro manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Jernit backing away here, and San Pedro unleashes a leg kick that just misses. San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit. A bone on bone clash there as San Pedro blocks the leg kick.
Jernit connects with a jab. San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses. Jernit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jernit throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses San Pedro's sensitive parts. Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro. Jernit lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely. San Pedro throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range. San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Jernit moved away. A good leg kick by Jernit. Jernit throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it.#T4# Jernit throws a head kick that misses. Jernit connects with a body shot that sends San Pedro's belly button to the back. San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab. Jernit misses with an uppercut. San Pedro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jernit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a jab to Jernit's midsection. San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Jernit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. San Pedro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit. Jernit thuds a left hand into San Pedro's body. A swing and a miss from San Pedro. Jernit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits San Pedros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban San Pedro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think San Pedro 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! An out of breath Esteban San Pedro 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:
GAMMA#821 Bollek v Falcone
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1# San Pedro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro blocks the body kick.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but San Pedro sees it coming and moves out of range. Xiang Pao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. Xiang Pao misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a lovely shot to the body. San Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT# It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut. San Pedro getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Xiang Pao swats away the attempt to clinch by San Pedro. Xiang Pao looks to land a combination but San Pedro avoids it well. San Pedro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A jab from San Pedro does it's job there. San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand. San Pedro staying out of range there. Xiang Pao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San Pedro.#T1# Xiang Pao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. San Pedro lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses. San Pedro connects with an inside leg kick. Xiang Pao staying out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from Xiang Pao. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Xiang Pao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it. Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here. Xiang Pao throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. San Pedro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from San Pedro. Xiang Pao throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it. San Pedro scores with a spinning back kick! Xiang Pao staying out of range there. San Pedro scores with a jab. Xiang Pao acknowledges it with a nod of the head. San Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss! A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Xiang Pao avoids a kick to the body.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao scores with a shot to the body.
San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xiang Pao at a distance.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but San Pedro sees it coming and checks it nicely. A solid leg kick lands there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily. San Pedro is looking to counter punch. San Pedro throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab. San Pedro checks a low kick from Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro. San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiang Pao. San Pedro throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily. Xiang Pao lands with a straight right. San Pedro didn't see that one coming. San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
San Pedro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xiang Pao's head backwards. Xiang Pao scores with a punch to the head.#T3# Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao. San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao. San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. San Pedro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xiang Pao finds it's way round the side to connect with San Pedro's head. San Pedro wants to clinch. Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy. A quick step to the side and San Pedro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Xiang Pao misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back. Xiang Pao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between San Pedro's hands. Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw. San Pedro misses with a looping right. San Pedro walks into a straight right hand from Xiang Pao.#T4# San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Xiang Pao off balance momentarily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Xiang Pao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of San Pedro's head. San Pedro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A good leg kick by Xiang Pao. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A cross from San Pedro lands. Xiang Pao moves out of range of the strikes. Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range. A jab from San Pedro finds it's way through Xiang Pao's defenses. San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL# San Pedro closes the distance and pushes Xiang Pao back into the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Xiang Pao avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Xiang Pao checks a leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Xiang Pao checks a leg kick nicely. San Pedro is looking to slow Xiang Pao down with leg kicks. San Pedro tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves out of range. Xiang Pao lunges at San Pedro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by San Pedro's hand. San Pedro throws a push kick but Xiang Pao slaps the foot to one side. Xiang Pao lands with a nice combination. San Pedro backs away looking to recover. San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Xiang Pao blocks a leg kick. Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. A jab from Xiang Pao misses. San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Xiang Pao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. San Pedro throws a lazy body kick and Xiang Pao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Xiang Pao wants to slow San Pedro down by chopping away at his legs. San Pedro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1# Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. San Pedro lands a really nice looking cross but Xiang Pao seems unphased.
Xiang Pao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. San Pedro tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Xiang Pao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao lands with a nice body punch. A jab from Xiang Pao misses. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Xiang Pao misses with the combination.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
San Pedro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiang Pao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. San Pedro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro blocks a leg kick. San Pedro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Xiang Pao throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it.#CL# San Pedro pushes Xiang Pao up against the cage in a clinch. San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiang Pao controls his hands.
Xiang Pao prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro has Xiang Pao pressed against the cage, preventing Xiang Pao from circling away and getting back to striking at range. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Xiang Pao avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. #T3# San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# San Pedro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Xiang Pao checks a low kick from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by San Pedro. Xiang Pao misses with a left hand and Xiang Pao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it. Xiang Pao throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it. San Pedro misses with a left hand and Xiang Pao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Xiang Pao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. San Pedro feints and then cracks Xiang Pao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xiang Pao down. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Xiang Pao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Xiang Pao lands with an uppercut that bounces San Pedro off the cage and back into range. A left lands for San Pedro. Xiang Pao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. San Pedro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao is out of range. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. San Pedro thows a body kick. Xiang Pao tries to catch it but that hurt him. San Pedro misses with a looping left. Xiang Pao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy body kick from San Pedro letting Xiang Pao counter with a right hand. Xiang Pao is looking to score with low kicks. San Pedro is looking to counter punch. Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xiang Pao to score with a decent uppercut. A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that misses. Xiang Pao cracks the inside of San Pedro's front leg. Good leg kick by San Pedro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xiang Pao walks forward, straight into a front kick from San Pedro. Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL# San Pedro closes the distance and clinches. Xiang Pao blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiang Pao controls his hands.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Xiang Pao breaks from the clinch.
#T1# A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. Xiang Pao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. San Pedro checks a leg kick. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Xiang Pao scores with a jab. San Pedro acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL# San Pedro moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. San Pedro gets through Xiang Pao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Xiang Pao blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. San Pedro misses with a body punch.
#T2# San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro tries a body shot but Xiang Pao blocks it.
San Pedro lands with a light punch inside. I was talking to San Pedro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Xiang Pao working hard to break the clinch. San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it. 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! Xiang Pao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. Xiang Pao with a knee to the head.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Xiang Pao in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. San Pedro lands a right hand. Xiang Pao tries to land knees in the clinch but San Pedro avoids the damage to the body. San Pedro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. San Pedro lands with a right to the head. Xiang Pao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xiang Pao can do to turn this around? San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. San Pedro presses Xiang Pao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# San Pedro lands a shoulder strike. San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! San Pedro misses with the head strike.
#BC# San Pedro breaks the clinch.
San Pedro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xiang Pao scores with a crisp jab that stopped San Pedro in his tracks. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by San Pedro. San Pedro connects with a right hand. Xiang Pao shakes it off. San Pedro throws an off balance right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice uppercut. Xiang Pao lands a head kick!
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range. That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on. Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Xiang Pao tries to move into range but San Pedro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round. Well San Pedro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! A very excited looking Esteban San Pedro 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:
GAMMA#818 Bolleke v Slurper
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1# San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Friman saw that one coming. And Friman tries to counter it with a takedown but San Pedro pushes his down on his head and steps out. San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Friman ducks down to avoid it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Friman, as that shot connected.
Friman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. Friman connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from San Pedro. Horrible takedown attempt by Friman or perhaps it was just good defense by San Pedro, which made it look bad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Friman is looking to chop away at San Pedro's legs. Friman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro. Friman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but San Pedro defends it well. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. #T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Friman. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Friman. San Pedro throws a big shot that misses. San Pedro lands a really nice looking cross but Friman seems unphased.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friman throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! Friman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. San Pedro misses the jab. San Pedro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Friman digs a good body shot into San Pedro's ribs.#T2# San Pedro thows a leg kick but Friman checks it #TD2# and Friman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for San Pedro! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro is not content to let Friman control the position. Friman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but San Pedro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Friman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. San Pedro is trying to improve his position. Check out the look on Friman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
San Pedro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! BOOM! Friman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Friman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# San Pedro wants to hold on but Friman pushes him away. Friman landing punches. Friman lands with some strikes. Friman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as San Pedro is looking to escape. San Pedro gets back to half guard. San Pedro trying to hold on to Friman's head to control him but Friman postures up.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Friman not doing much here.
Friman is thwarting San Pedro's attempts to control the position.#T4# Friman is looking to advance position but San Pedro won't allow it. San Pedro wants to improve his position but Friman is controlling well.
Friman passes into side control, despite San Pedro's attempt to control the position.
Friman trying to control the action but San Pedro is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab. A slow jab from Friman misses its intended target. Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far. Friman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. An inside leg kick lands from San Pedro. #CL2# Friman rushes San Pedro and presses him up against the cage. Friman tries to score a body lock takedown but San Pedro shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Friman blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Friman's ribcage. Friman let out a lung full of air as it connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro pushes Friman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Friman dodges an elbow strike from San Pedro.
Nice body punch from San Pedro - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Friman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1# Friman prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Friman stalls. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro. A head punch blocked on the inside by Friman. San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Friman stalling against the cage.
San Pedro stalling in the clinch.
Friman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. Friman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. San Pedro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Friman can turn it around. Friman stalling in the clinch but San Pedro improves position. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow. Friman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. San Pedro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2# San Pedro tries to work over Friman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Friman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Friman off balance momentarily. San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Friman throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
Friman moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. Friman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Friman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3# San Pedro misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Friman counters with a single leg into guard. San Pedro didn't expect that. Friman wants to control from the top but San Pedro keeps moving. Friman lands a couple of decent looking shots. San Pedro is pulling down on Friman's head. It's preventing any offense from Friman, at least for the moment. Friman scoring with some ground and pound. San Pedro is controlling Friman's posture. San Pedro wants to hit a switch here but Friman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for San Pedro there! San Pedro wants to control but Friman is having none of it.#T4# Friman trying to control but he's not successful this time. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Friman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Friman wants to control the pace but San Pedro is squirming around nicely. Friman content just to control the position here. San Pedro is looking to improve his position but Friman isn't that keen on the idea. Friman looking to control but San Pedro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# San Pedro misses with a looping right. San Pedro tried to score with a low kick but Friman checks it. San Pedro misses the jab. Friman with the counter takedown but San Pedro avoids it easily. Friman takes one to the side of the head.
Friman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts San Pedro as he jumps to the side. Friman misses with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Friman slips a straight right by San Pedro. Friman throws a series of punches but San Pedro avoids them all with ease. Friman misses the shot to the body. San Pedro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Friman just manages to avoid it. Friman throws a nice looking combination but San Pedro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1# Friman throws a series of punches but San Pedro avoids them all with ease. San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. San Pedro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Friman moved out of range. Friman misses with a body shot.
Friman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. San Pedro throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2# and Friman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Friman. San Pedro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. San Pedro wants to sweep but no luck. Friman being controlled here momentarily. #T2# San Pedro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friman is one step ahead there. Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but San Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. San Pedro is trying to control the position but Friman postures up. Friman preventing the sweep. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Friman misses with a wild body shot. Friman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3# Friman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck San Pedro on the side of the head. San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Friman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Friman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
Friman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Decent striking displayed by Friman there. San Pedro walks into a left hand. Friman tries to bum rush San Pedro with a series of wild strikes but San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Friman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Friman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San Pedro. Friman checks a leg kick. Friman with the counter takedown but San Pedro avoids it easily. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friman was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. Friman flicks out a counter leg kick but San Pedro steps away.#T4# Friman scores with a slapping inside leg kick. San Pedro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Friman drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Friman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. Friman with a hook. San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick. Friman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and San Pedro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Friman's knee momentarily. Friman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Friman with the counter takedown but San Pedro avoids it easily. San Pedro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Oskar Friman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Friman 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman! Oskar Friman 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:
GAMMA#813 Spike v Saric
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1# San Pedro tests Strĺlman's chin there with a solid looking shot. Strĺlman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strĺlman misses with a wild body shot. It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strĺlman. Strĺlman wants to clinch up but San Pedro keeps it at a distance. A good leg kick by San Pedro. Strĺlman tries to clinch but San Pedro moves away and Strĺlman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. San Pedro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Strĺlman misses with a combination
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC# Strĺlman is rocked! Strĺlman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro. Strĺlman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. San Pedro throws a quick counter head kick but Strĺlman was just out of range.#CL2# Strĺlman instigates a clinch. San Pedro tries a body shot but Strĺlman blocks it.
San Pedro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strĺlman is defending well for now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro tries a body shot but Strĺlman blocks it.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# San Pedro misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Strĺlman.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Strĺlman controls his hands.
Strĺlman blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from San Pedro.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strĺlman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A shot in the inside from San Pedro. A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro. Strĺlman can't break the clinch.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strĺlman's elbow. #TD2# Strĺlman successfully pulls guard.
Strĺlman has control of San Pedro's left arm, preventing San Pedro from doing any damage. #T2# San Pedro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. San Pedro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. San Pedro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3# Strĺlman scores with a nice right hand.
Strĺlman lands a jab to San Pedro's midsection. San Pedro scores with a leg kick.
San Pedro sizes up Strĺlman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. San Pedro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. An inside leg kick lands from San Pedro. Strĺlman scores with a jab to the head.
Strĺlman misses with a wild combination.
Anton Strĺlman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro misses with a straight left. San Pedro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4# San Pedro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strĺlman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! San Pedro scrambles back to his feet. San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've been informed that Strĺlman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Strĺlman lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2# Strĺlman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Strĺlman has San Pedro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. San Pedro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Strĺlman manages to pull guard.
#SU# San Pedro decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Strĺlman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Nice defenses there by Strĺlman. Strĺlman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Strĺlman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. San Pedro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strĺlman on the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Strĺlman drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Strĺlman tries to score with a low kick but San Pedro moves his leg out of the way. Good exchange - Strĺlman coming out on top. Strĺlman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but San Pedro paws at him with a jab and circles away. A shot to the body from San Pedro misses and Strĺlman counters with a lovely straight right hand! San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Strĺlman sees coming a mile off. It seemed like Strĺlman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Some bone on bone action there as Strĺlman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. San Pedro backing away here, and Strĺlman unleashes a leg kick that just misses. San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Strĺlman is just out of range. Strĺlman tries to clinch but San Pedro moves away and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strĺlman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Strĺlman rushes San Pedro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Strĺlman is trying to maintain a safe position but San Pedro gets an underhook and turns Strĺlman into the cage. San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# San Pedro tries a body shot but Strĺlman blocks it.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Strĺlman uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Strĺlman controls the action.
Strĺlman misses with some punches.
Strĺlman misses with some punches.
Strĺlman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. San Pedro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Strĺlman just leaning against San Pedro, taking a breather. Strĺlman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. Strĺlman wants to take the fight to the mat but San Pedro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro. San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Strĺlman controls his hands.
Strĺlman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but San Pedro blocks it with crossed arms. Strĺlman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but San Pedro is defending well. Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Strĺlman. Strĺlman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. San Pedro tries a body shot but Strĺlman blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. Strĺlman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. San Pedro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. San Pedro lands with a left to the head. Strĺlman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. San Pedro just stands there and leans against the cage. San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Strĺlman is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short uppercut from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Strĺlman avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strĺlman. San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Strĺlman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Strĺlman is trying to force a seperation but San Pedro has the dominant position. Strĺlman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strĺlman backwards. San Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strĺlmans head. Nice body punch from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with the head strike.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Strĺlman blocks it.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strĺlman can do to turn this around? A shot in the inside from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch. Strĺlman prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike. #T4# San Pedro stalling in the clinch.
San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head. San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Strĺlman uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Strĺlman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from San Pedro - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. A head punch on the inside from Strĺlman fails to land. Strĺlman tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Strĺlman goes for a takedown in the clinch but San Pedro prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro. San Pedro working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Strĺlman throws a right and a left that San Pedro avoids nicely. San Pedro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strĺlman just manages to avoid it. A jab lands there for Strĺlman. Strĺlman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Strĺlman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. San Pedro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Strĺlman misses with a body shot.
San Pedro is looking to counter punch. San Pedro tries to work over Strĺlman's front leg with a kick but Strĺlman checks it. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Strĺlman saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strĺlman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and San Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from San Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Strĺlman scores with a slapping inside leg kick. San Pedro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strĺlmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Strĺlman tries to close the distance and clinch but San Pedro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1##CL2# Strĺlman closes the distance and clinches. A frustrated look appears on Strĺlman's face as he tries to break the clinch. San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Strĺlman blocks it.
Strĺlman prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strĺlman backwards. Strĺlman blocking some punches.
Strĺlman tries to pull guard but San Pedro holds him up against the cage and eventually Strĺlman drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut. Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far. Strĺlman prevents a body shot from San Pedro. Strĺlman throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Strĺlman controls the action.
Strĺlman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but San Pedro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
San Pedro tries to work over Strĺlman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strĺlman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by San Pedro after a bit of a struggle. Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Strĺlman. San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro lands with a left to the head. San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Strĺlman's ribcage. Strĺlman let out a lung full of air as it connected. Strĺlman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Strĺlman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strĺlman wants a takedown but no success here.
San Pedro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Strĺlman controls the action.
San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro lands with a right to the head. San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Strĺlman is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him? San Pedro prevents the takedown attempt.
San Pedro tries to work over Strĺlman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Strĺlman seems to have recovered his senses. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro dodges an elbow strike from Strĺlman.
#T3# San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strĺlman backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. San Pedro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Strĺlman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Strĺlman. San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strĺlman jumps guard but San Pedro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. San Pedro unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Strĺlman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but San Pedro is unloading with more strikes now! Strĺlman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro! A relieved looking Esteban San Pedro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GAMMA#807 Spike v Pony
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1# A slow jab from Ramses misses its intended target. Ramses uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro. Ramses takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ramses takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramses throws a right hand that San Pedro ducks under and follows up with a left that San Pedro also avoids with ease. San Pedro digs a good body shot into Ramses's ribs. Ramses slips a straight right by San Pedro. Ramses moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro punishes Ramses's body with a nice straight punch. Ramses wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ramses throws a nice looking combination but San Pedro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ramses takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nice shot by San Pedro.#T1# San Pedro throws a big shot that misses. San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramses misses with a telegraphed body shot
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramses uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
Ramses walks into a stiff left hand from San Pedro. Ramses chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
Ramses throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range. Esteban San Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from San Pedro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ramses has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramses and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Ramses takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Ramses sees coming a mile off. Ramses changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2# Ramses misses the shot to the body. San Pedro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. San Pedro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramses rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but San Pedro moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A slapping leg kick lands for San Pedro.
Ramses dodges the punch combination from San Pedro.
San Pedro stuffs the takedown. San Pedro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramses takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ramses throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping body kick lands there for San Pedro.#T3# San Pedro tries to work over Ramses's front leg with a kick but Ramses checks it. San Pedro scores with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - San Pedro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. San Pedro jabs at Ramses's body. Ramses takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ramses fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramses takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Ramses misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and San Pedro counters by clinching up. San Pedro cracks Ramses with a nice body shot. A shot in the inside from San Pedro. Ramses is trying to push San Pedro away but San Pedro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. San Pedro blocking some punches.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Ramses prevents a body shot from San Pedro. A hook to the body from San Pedro.
Ramses looks winded!#BC# San Pedro breaks the clinch.
#T4# San Pedro scores with a jab. San Pedro throws a nice outside leg kick. That kick from San Pedro tenderised Ramses's leg. Ramses is trying to keep his angry face on. Ramses looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. San Pedro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro dips to his left and cracks Ramses with an uppercut! San Pedro misses with a leg kick and Ramses counters with a lovely straight right hand! San Pedro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Ramses takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramses thuds a left hand into San Pedro's body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Ramses looks for a takedown but San Pedro sprawls well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Ramses on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. San Pedro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ramses lands a jab to the head.
San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Ramses's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramses tries to avoid it. San Pedro throws a body kick that misses and Ramses counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ramses takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
San Pedro connects with an inside leg kick. A big left from Ramses misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramses looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. Ramses takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ramses takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramses. That did some damage!#T1# Ramses takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
San Pedro scores with a leg kick.
Ramses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ramses feints the counter takedown. San Pedro cracks Ramses with a right hand to the side of the head. San Pedro lands an overhand right. San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramses looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San Pedro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. San Pedro's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Ramses on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. San Pedro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Ramses takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro lands with a good body shot. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramses.
Ramses doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2# San Pedro lands a jab to Ramses's midsection. Ramses misses the jab. San Pedro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramses counters with a nice uppercut. Nice shot by San Pedro. San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramses. San Pedro misses with a straight left. Ramses connects with a high kick. Ramses misses with a body shot.
San Pedro jabs at Ramses's body. Nice straight punches there by San Pedro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of San Pedro. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Ramses sees coming a mile off. San Pedro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramses's calf.#T3# San Pedro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Ramses takes one on the chin but seems OK.
San Pedro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. San Pedro delivers a nice body kick. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramses moves away. Ramses tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramses. San Pedro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramses moves away. Ramses has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Ramses drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Jab by San Pedro. Ouch! a nice leg kick from San Pedro, right into the meat.
#T4# Ramses tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It appears San Pedro was looking to counter with a kick there. Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head kick misses from Ramses. San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. That kick from San Pedro tenderised Ramses's leg. Ramses is trying to keep his angry face on. San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramses can do to turn this around? Nice body kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro scores with a jab. Ramses acknowledges it with a nod of the head. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. Ramses is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ramses on the wrong end of a nice jab. That kick from San Pedro tenderised Ramses's leg. Ramses is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL# San Pedro closes the distance and clinches. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro lands with a right to the head. #TD2# Ramses tightens his grip and picks San Pedro up, before dumping him to the ground. San Pedro manages to land in guard. #ES# San Pedro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# San Pedro lands a jab to Ramses's midsection. Ramses fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps Ramses's head back.
#CL# San Pedro instigates a clinch. San Pedro misses with a body punch.
Ramses works on San Pedro's body with a couple of short punches. Ramses fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramses blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro lands a right hand. Ramses swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Ramses goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from San Pedro.
Ramses blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro tries to work over Ramses's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Ramses can't break the clinch.
San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramses's elbow. Ramses is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ramses's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ramses fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramses is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A short right from San Pedro. Ramses misses with the head strike.
San Pedro tries to work over Ramses's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro lands with a right to the head. Ramses prevents a body shot from San Pedro. #BC# San Pedro breaks from the clinch.
San Pedro throws a front kick that sends Ramses stumbling back into the cage. San Pedro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ramses crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from San Pedro - the referee stops the clock and Ramses gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says San Pedro. Ramses manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. San Pedro wants to clinch up but Ramses keeps it at a distance. Ramses swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. John Ramses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# San Pedro throws a body punch but Ramses moves out of range. Ramses takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Ramses steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ramses misses with a body shot
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. San Pedro lands with a cross. San Pedro feints and then cracks Ramses's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramses down. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Ramses. Ramses has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro. Ramses keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro. Ramses unleashes a big counter combination but San Pedro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Ramses avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
Ramses staying out of range there. San Pedro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3# San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Ramses steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. San Pedro blocks a jab. Ramses moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Ramses walks into a jab. San Pedro cracks the inside of Ramses's front leg. Ramses throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ramses throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. San Pedro throws a good cross that connects.
Ramses changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. San Pedro tries to avoid it but Ramses manages to keep hold of a leg and drag San Pedro to the ground. San Pedro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ramses. Ramses takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. San Pedro throws a nice outside leg kick. San Pedro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. San Pedro scores with a nice strike.#T4# Ramses has a takedown stuffed. Ramses needs to keep his hands up - San Pedro had a free shot at his head there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro with a nice cross. San Pedro lands a jab to the nose. San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramses stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from San Pedro. Ramses takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. San Pedro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramses is out of range and San Pedro settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round. Well San Pedro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 659 Gravas vs Papadopoulos
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1# Cruz works the jab nicely. Nice cross by San Pedro. Cruz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick. Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but San Pedro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Cruz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. San Pedro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that San Pedro has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Cruz blocks the body kick.
Cruz half committed to a counter leg kick. Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Cruz throws a body shot but no joy. A slapping leg kick lands for Cruz.
San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range and Cruz settles back down. Cruz shoots in for a double leg but San Pedro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# San Pedro takes one to the side of the head.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz fails with the takedown. Cruz throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch. Cruz thuds a left hand into San Pedro's body. Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. As San Pedro backs away, Cruz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Cruz swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Cruz is looking to wear down San Pedro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Cruz lands an overhand right. Cruz moves out of range of the strikes. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
#TD# San Pedro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2# San Pedro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cruz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut. San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz backwards. #TD# Cruz wants the takedown. San Pedro is fighting it off but Cruz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in San Pedro's guard against the cage. San Pedro is pulling down on Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Cruz, at least for the moment. San Pedro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. San Pedro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. Cruz pushing down on San Pedro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. San Pedro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz. #T3# Cruz trying to control from half guard but San Pedro is working away. San Pedro is in trouble now - Cruz has advanced to mount! The referee warns San Pedro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
San Pedro tries to lock up and control but Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. San Pedro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
San Pedro taking shots to the head. Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time. San Pedro tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away. Cruz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can San Pedro hang on? Cruz punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4# San Pedro tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away. Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time. Cruz avoids the attempt from San Pedro to control. A nice elbow there by Cruz. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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! Cruz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. San Pedro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
San Pedro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. We've been hearing that Cruz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cruz scoring with strikes but San Pedro is staying in there. San Pedro is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position. Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as San Pedro is looking to escape. San Pedro manages to regain half guard. Good work. Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Cruz dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with San Pedro, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes San Pedro against the cage but San Pedro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Decent striking displayed by Cruz there. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by San Pedro.
Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cruz misses with a combination
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cruz swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro lands a jab to the head.
San Pedro lands a lovely overhand right. Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss! Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# San Pedro gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD# Cruz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. San Pedro can't fight it off and eventually Cruz manages to take the fight to the floor. San Pedro looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body. San Pedro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Cruz cracks San Pedro with a solid left hand. San Pedro trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
San Pedro 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. San Pedro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body. San Pedro wants to sweep but no luck. #T2# Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss. San Pedro pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage. Cruz trying to control but San Pedro is working from the bottom. #SUB# Cruz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! San Pedro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! San Pedro has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Cruz pulls San Pedro in close to prevent any damage. San Pedro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3# Cruz keeping full guard, as San Pedro tries to pass. San Pedro stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz. San Pedro sitting in guard, not really doing much. Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. San Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# San Pedro 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. Cruz wants to control from the top but San Pedro keeps moving. San Pedro wants to sweep but no luck. #T4# San Pedro controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself. San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. Cruz 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. San Pedro wants to sweep but no luck. San Pedro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cruz is in close to San Pedro's body, working some short punches and elbows. San Pedro trying to control the position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cruz pushes down on San Pedro's leg and manages to get into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and San Pedro counters with an outside leg kick.
San Pedro stuffs the takedown. Nice body punch from San Pedro. Cruz lands a jab to the head.
San Pedro avoids a punch combination nicely.
San Pedro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Cruz misses with a looping right. San Pedro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it. San Pedro throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1# Cruz tries to clinch and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has San Pedro pinned against the cage. San Pedro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cruz throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cruz. San Pedro thinks about the counter body kick. San Pedro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Cruz takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz tries to clinch there but San Pedro circles away.
Cruz throws a series of punches but San Pedro avoids them all with ease. San Pedro only half commits to the counter leg kick. San Pedro scores with a body shot.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and San Pedro counters with a good low kick that Cruz was not able to check. #T2# San Pedro throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range. Cruz misses the body punch and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Cruz slips a jab from San Pedro. Nice body punch from San Pedro. A bone on bone clash there as San Pedro blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Cruz. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but San Pedro avoids it really well and circles away. San Pedro flicks out a counter leg kick but Cruz steps away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - San Pedro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. San Pedro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cruz with a body shot. San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it. #T3##CL2# San Pedro closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Cruz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Cruz working away. San Pedro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. San Pedro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. San Pedro keeping hold of Cruz's head, controlling as best he can. Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment. San Pedro wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
San Pedro is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can San Pedro avoid being mounted?#T4# Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard. San Pedro trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Cruz landing strikes, looking to finish! Cruz content just to control the position here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. San Pedro has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. San Pedro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back! What can Cruz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Esteban San Pedro. I think San Pedro 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:29 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dom Cruz! Dom Cruz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Syn 656 Magufuli vs ODB
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1# San Pedro misses with a low kick. San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice jab. San Pedro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily. Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Shamrock needs to keep his hands up - San Pedro had a free shot at his head there. San Pedro 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. San Pedro is looking to take this fight into the clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target. San Pedro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and San Pedro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet. Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight. Nice defenses there by San Pedro. San Pedro connects with a body shot that sends Shamrock's belly button to the back. Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range. Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab. Shamrock missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# San Pedro cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head. Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like San Pedro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. That kick from Shamrock tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it. Shamrock works San Pedro's body with a nice hook. Shamrock defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. Some bone on bone action there as Shamrock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range. A big left from Shamrock misses. Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
San Pedro misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back. Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro misses with a left hand and Shamrock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. San Pedro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shamrock will feel that in the morning. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on. San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it. #T2# Shamrock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Shamrock misses. Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Shamrock is looking to counter punch. San Pedro moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off. San Pedro throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Shamrock 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot. San Pedro misses with an uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it. San Pedro walks into a left hand. Shamrock staying out of range there. San Pedro scores with a nice head shot. San Pedro jabs at Shamrock's body. Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Shamrock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick. Shamrock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. San Pedro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. San Pedro slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A shot to the body from Shamrock misses and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick. Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. San Pedro checks a leg kick. Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on San Pedro. That did some damage! San Pedro looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming. Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Shamrock. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro. Shamrock misses the jab. Shamrock cracks San Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head. Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. #T4# Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
San Pedro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shamrock checks a leg kick. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses San Pedro's front leg but catches the back leg as San Pedro tries to avoid it. Jab from San Pedro. Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. San Pedro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Shamrock tries to work over San Pedro's front leg with a kick but San Pedro checks it. San Pedro blocks a jab. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely. Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. San Pedro jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance. Shamrock scores with a hook. A slapping leg kick lands for San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shamrock throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to San Pedro's calf. San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
A nice side step and San Pedro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. San Pedro misses with a hook. Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far. A leg kick checked by Shamrock. San Pedro blocks a jab. A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro. Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with a solid body kick. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. San Pedro connects with a right hand. Shamrock shakes it off. San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits. Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Shamrock slips under a jab. San Pedro lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock. Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock. Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.#T1# San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot. Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock. Shamrock throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shamrock checks a leg kick. Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. San Pedro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. San Pedro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shamrock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A punch lands to the side of San Pedro 's head but he takes it in his stride. San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock. San Pedro avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from San Pedro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL2# San Pedro instigates a clinch. Shamrock lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock. A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock. Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands an uppercut.#T2# San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. San Pedro misses with an elbow over the top. A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
San Pedro tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. A right hand to the body from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shamrock lands a body punch. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. Shamrock is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3# San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards. Esteban San Pedro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Shamrock prevents a body shot from San Pedro. Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. San Pedro looking to stall.
Nice elbow from San Pedro. #CUT2# It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock. Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow. San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro blocks a body shot from Shamrock. San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land. Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro lands a body shot. #T4# San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock. San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock. San Pedro tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
San Pedro tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro pushes Shamrock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock. San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock. San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock. Shamrock tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps San Pedro's head back.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick. Shamrock throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range. Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock misses with the combination.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San Pedro avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro. San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1# Shamrock misses with a jab to the body
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body. San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock. Shamrock dodges the punch combination from San Pedro.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick. San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick. Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
#T2# Shamrock misses with a left hand and San Pedro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shamrock's knee momentarily. San Pedro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. San Pedro thumps Shamrock with a low kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. A leg kick checked by Shamrock. San Pedro misses with a looping right. Shamrock thumps San Pedro with a low kick. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. San Pedro throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro only half commits to the counter leg kick. San Pedro jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well. San Pedro jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3# San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
San Pedro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shamrock. Shamrock takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A big left from Shamrock misses. San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro is looking for the big counter here. Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between San Pedro's hands. A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there. San Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4# San Pedro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily. Shamrock misses the body punch and San Pedro counters with a series of strikes. Shamrock will be more careful next time no doubt. San Pedro misses with a low kick. Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses. A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily. Shamrock misses with an uppercut. San Pedro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Shamrock motions for San Pedro to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro tries to counter with a clinch but Shamrock shakes him off and moves away. Jab by San Pedro. Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. San Pedro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. San Pedro slips under a jab. San Pedro counters with a body kick. Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Esteban San Pedro. I think San Pedro 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Shamrock! A less than humble Nick Shamrock misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Syn 653 Magufuli vs Robinson
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1# A jab lands there for San Pedro. Collins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet. And Collins tries to counter it with a takedown but San Pedro pushes his down on his head and steps out. San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight. Collins misses with a straight right. An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. Collins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. San Pedro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL# San Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collins, pushing him back against the cage. Collins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. San Pedro just stands there and leans against the cage. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Collins avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. San Pedro lands with a right to the head. #TD2# Collins decides to pull guard. San Pedro controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but San Pedro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. San Pedro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2# Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and San Pedro defends well.#SUB2# Collins is looking for a triangle but San Pedro pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Collins working for a triangle but San Pedro defends it easily.
San Pedro controls from within his opponent's guard. San Pedro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now. San Pedro advances to half guard. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. San Pedro is controlling the pace.
San Pedro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Collins tries to get to full guard but San Pedro has control of the leg. #SUB2# Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Collins wants to get back to full guard. Collins wants to control but San Pedro is keeping busy.
San Pedro wants to free his trapped foot but Collins is holding on for dear life with his legs. San Pedro trying to control the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Collins wants to get back to full guard. San Pedro looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Collins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU# San Pedro gets to his feet. Collins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Collins is trying hard to land a takedown here. San Pedro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. San Pedro moves into range and connects with a jab. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Collins sees coming a mile off.#T4# Collins lands a jab to the nose. Collins scores with a shot to the body.
No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt. Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins. San Pedro lands with a shot to the body. Collins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling San Pedro to score with a decent uppercut. Nice shot lands for San Pedro. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2# and Collins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. San Pedro trying to control the position here. Collins throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. That's time! San Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# San Pedro fakes the leg kick and cracks Collins in the body. San Pedro misses with the body kick#TD2# and Collins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in San Pedro's guard. San Pedro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. San Pedro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. San Pedro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. San Pedro trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Collins looking for a guillotine here but San Pedro defends easily.
#T1##SUB2# Collins has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think San Pedro should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Collins has tightened it up now! San Pedro should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Misha Collins! Misha Collins decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Syn 649 Jones vs Maracon III
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1# A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
#CL# San Pedro clinches up with Keenan and pushes him back against the cage. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. San Pedro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
Keenan throws an elbow that misses.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Keenan manages to break the clinch.
Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Keenan tried to score with a low kick but San Pedro checks it. A big right from San Pedro misses. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily. San Pedro slips a straight right by Keenan. San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan dips to his left and cracks San Pedro with an uppercut! San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# San Pedro tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it. San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy. Keenan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and San Pedro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keenan scrambles back to his feet. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Keenan scores with a spinning back kick! Keenan misses with a low kick. San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Keenan moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits. San Pedro scores with a sloppy right hand. Keenan should have avoided that one. Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover. Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing. San Pedro throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keenan, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and San Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from San Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2# Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight. Keenan looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. Keenan cracks the inside of San Pedro's front leg. San Pedro tries to clinch there but Keenan circles away.
San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. San Pedro swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
San Pedro tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it. San Pedro checks the leg kick nicely there.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan slips a jab and a cross from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it. Nice body punch from San Pedro. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. San Pedro delivers a nice body kick. San Pedro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan. Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. San Pedro throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily. San Pedro jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3# Keenan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan misses with a low kick.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
San Pedro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keenan on the side of the head. San Pedro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Keenan misses with an uppercut. San Pedro works over Keenan's head and body with a nice combination. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Keenan backs away, San Pedro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. Keenan avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps San Pedro's head backwards. Keenan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. San Pedro doesn't seem bothered though. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
San Pedro misses with a straight left. San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan. Keenan scores with a jab. Keenan is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4# Decent striking displayed by Keenan there. Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Keenan slips a straight right by San Pedro. Keenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
San Pedro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Keenan slips a jab from San Pedro. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. San Pedro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keenan at a distance.
San Pedro slips a jab from Keenan. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range. Keenan misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Keenan cracks a nice hook into San Pedro's ribs. A combination from San Pedro does no damage. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# San Pedro staying out of range there. San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
San Pedro connects with a nice looking jab.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Keenan throws a shot to the body.
San Pedro misses with a body kick. Keenan is looking to chop away at San Pedro's legs. Keenan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Keenan throws out a leg kick but San Pedro moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Keenan thumps San Pedro with a low kick. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. San Pedro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. San Pedro misses with a hook. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. #T1# San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by San Pedro. San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan scores with a punch to the head. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. Keenan misses the jab. San Pedro throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it. A big left from San Pedro misses. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A big left from San Pedro misses. Keenan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. San Pedro punishes Keenan's body with a nice straight punch. San Pedro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Keenan throws out a leg kick but San Pedro moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Keenan misses with a straight left. A counter left hand to the body from San Pedro misses its target.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan lets loose with a powerful body kick. San Pedro will feel that in the morning. Keenan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but San Pedro circles away quickly and effectively. Keenan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. It appears San Pedro was looking to counter with a kick there. Keenan misses with a body shot.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Keenan. An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. Keenan is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Keenan throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! Keenan misses with a leg kick. San Pedro connects with a body shot. Keenan lands a jab to the head.
San Pedro lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Keenan is predictable there and San Pedro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Keenan's knee momentarily. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3# A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. San Pedro connects with an inside leg kick. San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover. Keenan misses with a body kick. It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan needs to keep his hands up - San Pedro had a free shot at his head there. San Pedro throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. San Pedro throws a solid leg kick but Keenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at San Pedro. San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan lands a really nice looking cross but San Pedro seems unphased.
Keenan cracks San Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head. Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck San Pedro on the side of the head. San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Keenan tries to land a leg kick but San Pedro saw it coming and moves away.
San Pedro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice cross by Keenan. Keenan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San Pedro checks it well. #T4# Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. San Pedro misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. A big right from Keenan misses. San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. It appears San Pedro was looking to counter with a kick there. Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Pedro. Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan. Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
San Pedro throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Keenan lands a nice hook to San Pedro's body. San Pedro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan misses with a head kick.
San Pedro scores with a push kick. Keenan scores with a push kick. San Pedro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. San Pedro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. San Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Keenan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Keenan looks for the body kick but San Pedro saw that one coming. San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Keenan misses with a looping right. San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Keenan saw it coming and moves away.
#CL# San Pedro has taken the fight to the clinch.
San Pedro tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan clobbers San Pedro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Keenan throws a leg kick but San Pedro checks it. #T1# San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. San Pedro misses with a low kick. San Pedro tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
Keenan moves away from the strike by San Pedro. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A swing and a miss from San Pedro. Keenan throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem. San Pedro throws a right and a left that both miss. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. San Pedro scores with the left hand. Keenan knows he should have avoided that one. Keenan scores with a head kick.
San Pedro takes a body punch but keeps moving. San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan tries to bum rush San Pedro with a series of wild strikes but San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2# Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it. Keenan throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem. San Pedro moves away from the strike by Keenan. A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away. Keenan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
San Pedro checks a low kick from Keenan. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it. San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan.#T3# Keenan slips a jab from San Pedro. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San Pedro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd cheers as Keenan lands an impressive looking overhand right. San Pedro doesn't seem phased though. San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. #CL# San Pedro moves into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. Keenan prevents a body shot from San Pedro. #BC2# Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan takes one on the button. A jab from Keenan misses. San Pedro misses with a low kick.
San Pedro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from San Pedro tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4# San Pedro defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! San Pedro takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Nice cross by Keenan. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan pushes San Pedro away with a front kick. Keenan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A solid body kick from Keenan. San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. San Pedro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan moves out of range of the leg kick from San Pedro. San Pedro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! San Pedro scrambles back to his feet. Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Keenan misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan tests San Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan really dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Keenan misses with a straight left. San Pedro scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Keenan walks into a straight right hand from San Pedro. San Pedro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. San Pedro checks the leg kick nicely there.
San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. Keenan throws a sloppy body shot
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. San Pedro takes one on the button. Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan moves into range and connects with a jab. San Pedro staying out of range there. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and San Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from San Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1# Keenan lets loose with a powerful body kick. San Pedro will feel that in the morning. San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick. Keenan checks a leg kick. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Keenan throws a leg kick but San Pedro moved away. A quick step to the side and San Pedro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Keenan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. San Pedro connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back. A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab. Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2# Keenan throws a front kick aimed at San Pedro's knee but San Pedro avoids it well. Keenan throws a low kick but San Pedro avoids it. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily. Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Nice defenses there by San Pedro. And San Pedro counters with a quick kick to the body but Keenan blocks it. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. San Pedro throws a leg kick that misses. San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Nice body kick from San Pedro. Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Pedro. Keenan throws a wild body kick that San Pedro sees coming a mile off. Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. San Pedro misses with a body kick. Keenan lands with a nice body kick. #T3# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. San Pedro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro. San Pedro moves in looking to clinch but Keenan pushes him off. Keenan blocks a jab. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. Keenan walks forward, straight into a front kick from San Pedro.#CL# San Pedro has closed the distance and engaged Keenan in a clinch.
Keenan blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Keenan is looking to break free of the clinch but San Pedro has double underhooks. #T4# San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Keenan's head. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro lands an elbow inside. A right hook to the body lands for San Pedro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keenan. Keenan working some nice short punches in the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, San Pedro throws an elbow but misses. Keenan lands a hook that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far. San Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head. Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro lands a nice uppercut. Keenan is looking to break free of the clinch but San Pedro has double underhooks. Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Keenan throws an elbow but misses. San Pedro pushes Keenan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro misses with the head strike.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. San Pedro presses Keenan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Keenan trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro had his way with Gareth Keenan in that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan misses the jab. Keenan cracks San Pedro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. San Pedro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan is looking for the big counter here. San Pedro connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off. Keenan scores with a nice strike. San Pedro tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from San Pedro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keenan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. San Pedro lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
Keenan takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro checks a low kick from Keenan.#T1# Keenan digs a good hook to San Pedro's body.
San Pedro moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Keenan misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. San Pedro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Keenan throws a low kick but San Pedro avoids it. Keenan misses the jab. A decent looking cross lands there for Keenan. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro. San Pedro tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way. Keenan feints and then cracks San Pedro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San Pedro down. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily. San Pedro connects with an inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# San Pedro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Keenan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but San Pedro steps away. Nice jab there from Keenan. A low kick from Keenan misses and San Pedro counters with a thumping low kick. Keenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
San Pedro is looking to clinch but Keenan is avoiding it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. San Pedro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. San Pedro misses with a straight right. Keenan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan keeps the fight on the outside. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses San Pedro's sensitive parts. Keenan thumps San Pedro with a low kick. San Pedro staying out of range there. San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Keenan is looking to chop away at San Pedro's legs. #T3# San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. San Pedro is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Keenan scores with a hook. A head kick misses from Keenan. San Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands. Nice body punch from Keenan. Keenan swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Keenan wants to slow San Pedro down by chopping away at his legs. Esteban San Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. San Pedro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keenan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Keenan slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro slips under a jab. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it.#T4# Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
San Pedro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! San Pedro scrambles back to his feet. Keenan tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to San Pedro's calf. Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. San Pedro connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. San Pedro thinks about countering with a body kick. San Pedro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Keenan avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Keenan feints a counter leg kick. San Pedro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. San Pedro throws a big shot that misses. A countering left hand to the body from Keenan misses. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! San Pedro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Keenan - the referee stops the clock and San Pedro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Keenan. San Pedro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan is the new featherweight champion! Post fight, Gareth Keenan took to the microphone: 'I believe this is over now.'.
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Syn 646: End of Summer Special
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1# San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Grande attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A solid leg kick lands there for Grande.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande. Grande doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. Grande chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
Grande does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight. San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grande on the side of the head. San Pedro is looking to chop away at Grande's legs. Grande wants to counter with a clinch but San Pedro pushes him away. San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grande on the side of the head. Grande connects with a good right hand that stumbles San Pedro. San Pedro circles away out of range and recomposes himself. San Pedro tries to land a body kick and Grande counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grande slips under a jab. Grande tries a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro is wise to it. Grande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Grande connects with a jab. Grande is looking to land body kicks. San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande. Grande tries to counter with a clinch but San Pedro shakes him off and moves away. San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1# San Pedro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. San Pedro lunges at Grande with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grande's hand. Grande throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grande plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2# Grande rushes San Pedro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. San Pedro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A body shot lands from Grande.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Grande. We've been informed that Grande has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. San Pedro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards. Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. San Pedro stalls. Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# San Pedro breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by San Pedro.#T2# Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Grande moves away from the strike by San Pedro. Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Grande. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro drops his hands momentarily and Grande takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Grande connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. San Pedro throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily. A head kick misses from Grande. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Grande moved away. Grande connects with a right hand. San Pedro shakes it off. Grande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Grande checks the leg kick nicely there.
San Pedro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Grande throws a predictable looking body shot
and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick. Grande wants to slow San Pedro down by chopping away at his legs. San Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3# Grande fails in his attempt to clinch. Grande throws a quick inside leg kick. San Pedro needs to keep his hands up - Grande had a free shot at his head there. Grande slips a jab from San Pedro. Grande blocks the body kick.
San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande. San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch. A leg kick checked by Grande. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Grande. Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. Grande attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. San Pedro throws a solid leg kick but Grande takes the impact on his shin and smiles at San Pedro. San Pedro scores with a decent looking hook. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range. Grande lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2# Grande darts in and clinches San Pedro up against the cage. Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grande is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. Grande presses San Pedro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow. Grande tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. San Pedro misses with the head strike.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
Grande tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro blocks a body shot from Grande. San Pedro tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# San Pedro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grande works the jab nicely. A chopping leg kick lands by Grande. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Grande listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Grande tries to clinch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro is looking to counter punch. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Grande. A little feinted left hand from San Pedro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jesus Chico Grande seems to be getting the better of the standup. San Pedro misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely. San Pedro 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. San Pedro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2# Grande closes the distance and clinches. San Pedro lands with a right to the head. Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands with a right to the head. San Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good body shot from Grande.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land. San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
#BC# San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Grande's knee but Grande avoids it well. Grande misses with a looping left. San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grande sees it coming and avoids it easily. San Pedro misses with a head kick.
Grande sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. San Pedro tried to score with a low kick but Grande checks it. San Pedro tries a head kick but it misses.
San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Grande checks it. The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2# Grande digs a good hook to San Pedro's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by San Pedro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grande tries to land a leg kick but San Pedro saw it coming and moves away.
San Pedro cracks Grande with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grande on the side of the head. Grande tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Grande darts in trying to clinch and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. Grande misses the shot to the body. Grande slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grande finds it's way round the side to connect with San Pedro's head. Nice body kick there by San Pedro. Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grande.
San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande. Grande misses with an uppercut
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. San Pedro throws a solid leg kick but Grande takes the impact on his shin and smiles at San Pedro. Grande walks into a left hand. San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Grande wants to clinch. Grande throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro tries to clinch but Grande is having none of it. Grande throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. Good leg kick by Grande there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grande looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Grande throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. Grande tries to score with a low kick but San Pedro moves his leg out of the way.#T4# Grande misses with a two punch combination.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro slips a straight right by Grande. Grande throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Grande throws a body shot but no joy. A leg kick checked by San Pedro. An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande. San Pedro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grande's calf. Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro. San Pedro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grande cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Grande checks the leg kick nicely there.
San Pedro misses with a low kick. Grande takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro tried to counter with a leg kick but Grande avoided it. San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps Grande's head back.
San Pedro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A shot to the body from Grande misses and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# San Pedro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. San Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Grande sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Grande slips a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grande on the side of the head. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range. San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Grande moved away. Nice shot lands for Grande. Grande dips down and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A countering left hand to the body from Grande misses. San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice hook. Grande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro. Grande is looking to chop away at San Pedro's legs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grande sees it coming and avoids it easily. A jab from San Pedro misses. San Pedro misses with a body kick. San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range. Grande scores with a decent looking hook.#T1# San Pedro tries to clinch but Grande moves out of range. Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. San Pedro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grande tries to clinch but San Pedro is having none of it. Grande tries to close the distance and clinch but San Pedro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A low kick from Grande is predictable there enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Grande gets in close and instigates a clinch. Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande prevents a body shot from San Pedro. A short uppercut from San Pedro. A hook to the body from Grande.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande presses San Pedro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt San Pedro or not. San Pedro misses with a body punch.
Grande is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2# Grande tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. San Pedro working aggressively here.
A short left from San Pedro. Grande is working San Pedro over against the cage. Grande tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro. A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande. Grande pushes San Pedro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. San Pedro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Grande.
San Pedro lands a body shot. Grande tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Grande. Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Grande lands a body punch in the clinch. San Pedro takes a shot to the head. #T3# Nice body punch from Grande. A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
#BC# San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. San Pedro is looking to slow Grande down with leg kicks. Grande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Grande misses with a looping left. San Pedro misses with a looping left.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Grande misses with a right hand and San Pedro counters with a lovely shot to the body. Grande moves in looking to clinch but San Pedro pushes him off. Grande misses with a looping right. San Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grande.#CL2# Grande closes the distance and clinches.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. Grande lands a left hand.
Good body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. Grande digs a right hand into San Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Pedro's gas tank. A short right from Grande. Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. Grande scores with a nice hook to the head. Grande can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
Grande misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. A short uppercut from San Pedro. Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande really dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R4# Grande misses the shot to the body. San Pedro tried to counter with a leg kick but Grande avoided it. San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Grande works San Pedro's body with a nice hook. Grande tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. San Pedro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Grande blocks a jab. Grande throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Grande moves out of range of the body kick. Grande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL# San Pedro has Grande up against the cage in a clinch.
Grande lands a body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. Grande digs a right hand into San Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Pedro's gas tank. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro wants to get back to striking at distance but Grande won't allow it.
Grande blocks a body shot from San Pedro. Grande lands a left hand.
Grande lands a left hand.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande blocks a body shot from San Pedro. An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro. San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande misses with a body punch.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. Grande misses with the head strike.
A short left from Grande. San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body. San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Grande. #T2# Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Grande. San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. Grande lands a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro digs a right hand into Grande's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grande's gas tank. Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Grande. Grande tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage. Grande prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow. Grande can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
San Pedro works on Grande's body with a couple of short punches. Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3# San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Grande works on San Pedro's body with a couple of short punches. San Pedro lands a shot to the body. Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
Grande blocks a body shot from San Pedro. Grande tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage. Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut. Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande. Grande can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro prevents a body shot from Grande. #T4# Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande is working San Pedro over against the cage. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
A body shot lands from San Pedro.
San Pedro pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nice body punch from Grande. Grande has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short left from San Pedro. Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head. A short left from Grande. San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle. Grande blocking some punches.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. 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. #R5# A good leg kick by San Pedro. Grande takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Grande throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. Grande gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Grande throws a nice inside leg kick. San Pedro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grande has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grande misses with a straight left. San Pedro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land. San Pedro defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1# Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grande. San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grande's sensitive parts. Grande goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A swing and a miss from Grande. Grande ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Grande wants to counter the offense by San Pedro and move into the clinch position. Grande throws a body shot but no joy. Grande misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grande stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. San Pedro moves out of range as Grande strikes. Grande throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL# and San Pedro counters by moving into the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from San Pedro.
Grande is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro presses Grande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Grande scores with a hook to the body. A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande. A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grande misses with some punches.
Grande misses with a body punch.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head. San Pedro blocks a body shot from Grande. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Grande blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nice body punch from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grande. San Pedro tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
#BC# San Pedro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. #T3# San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande. An inside leg kick lands from San Pedro. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San Pedro has time to react. San Pedro takes one to the side of the head.
Grande tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro circles away from the clinch attempt.
San Pedro looks for the body kick but Grande saw that one coming. A lazy left from Grande finds it's target. Grande throws a leg kick that is checked and San Pedro counters with a flying knee. Nice. San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it. Grande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
San Pedro checks a leg kick. Grande takes one to the side of the head.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. Grande wants to counter with a clinch but San Pedro pushes him away. Grande swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
#T4# San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro misses the shot to the body. San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Grande avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Grande throws a low kick but San Pedro moves out of range easily. Grande throws a nice outside leg kick. San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2# Grande closes the distance and clinches. San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Grande. San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Grande. Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside. San Pedro misses with the head strike.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Grande misses with a body punch.
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 Esteban San Pedro. I think San Pedro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47 Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Esteban San Pedro! Our winner, Esteban San Pedro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. Jesus Chico Grande spoke after the fight, saying 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'.
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Syn 641 Murphy vs Magufuli
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1# San Pedro misses with a looping right. San Pedro throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. #CL# San Pedro gets in close and instigates a clinch. San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro lands with a light punch inside. Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Shamrock. A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land. San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards. A hook to the body from San Pedro.
Shamrock presses San Pedro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. We've been informed that Shamrock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head. Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from San Pedro. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head. Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike. Shamrock prevents a body shot from San Pedro. Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# A left hand lands to the body for San Pedro.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage. San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head. Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut. San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for San Pedro.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow. Shamrock lands a right hand. Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow. Shamrock misses with a body punch.
#T3# San Pedro misses with some punches.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. San Pedro misses with the head strike.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch. Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. Nice body punch from San Pedro. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of San Pedro's head. San Pedro blocking some punches.
Shamrock tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro misses with the head strike.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Shamrock pushes San Pedro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Shamrock tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shamrock. San Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Shamrock throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range. San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Shamrock cracks San Pedro with a good jab. San Pedro 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. Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around? San Pedro sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT# It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut. San Pedro tries to clinch but fails miserably and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping San Pedro under the eye. San Pedro misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back. Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range. San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps Shamrock's head back.
San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot. Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily. Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock. A big right from San Pedro misses. San Pedro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Shamrock missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San Pedro avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1# Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped San Pedro in his tracks. San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup. San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Shamrock throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from San Pedro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. San Pedro scores with a nice right hand.
San Pedro misses with a straight right. San Pedro takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses. San Pedro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock. San Pedro looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming. A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but San Pedro manages to avoid taking any serious damage. San Pedro tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it. Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range. Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range. Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from San Pedro. Good shot there by Shamrock. San Pedro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. San Pedro takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses. San Pedro getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Shamrock defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro is looking to clinch. San Pedro throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range. Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro is wise to it. Shamrock throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it. And San Pedro counters with a quick kick to the body but Shamrock blocks it. Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
San Pedro takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses. Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
Shamrock takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro misses with a right hand and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand. San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range. Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range. Shamrock misses with a leg kick. Shamrock scores with a jab. San Pedro acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3# San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
San Pedro is looking to clinch but Shamrock is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from San Pedro. Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range. San Pedro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San Pedro there as he acknowledges the shot. San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Shamrock only half commits to the counter leg kick. San Pedro throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A big right from San Pedro misses. San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing. San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well. Shamrock tried to score with a low kick but San Pedro checks it. San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. San Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro throws a big shot that misses. Shamrock misses with a combination
letting San Pedro counter with a right hand. Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it. Shamrock misses with a hook. San Pedro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shamrock avoids it. Shamrock swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. San Pedro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. San Pedro doesn't seem bothered though. Shamrock slips a straight right by San Pedro. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. San Pedro lands a right hook to the body.
San Pedro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamrock finds it's way round the side to connect with San Pedro's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# Shamrock cracks a nice hook into San Pedro's ribs. Shamrock thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock. San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock. Decent striking displayed by San Pedro there. San Pedro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A jab from Shamrock misses. Shamrock tries to land a leg kick but San Pedro saw it coming and moves away.
San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock. Shamrock moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Shamrock swings away with a body shot that misses
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. Shamrock misses with a hook to the body
and San Pedro counters with a low kick, right behind Shamrock 's knee. San Pedro tries to clinch up. San Pedro lands a really nice looking cross but Shamrock seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shamrock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. San Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss! Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1# Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. San Pedro throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage. San Pedro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nice defenses there by San Pedro. San Pedro throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range. San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock. Shamrock misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and San Pedro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Shamrock dips to his left and cracks San Pedro with an uppercut! Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro is wise to it. San Pedro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab. Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target.#T2# Shamrock defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Shamrock misses letting San Pedro counter with a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Decent striking displayed by Shamrock there. Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shamrock takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. Shamrock looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it. San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock. Shamrock defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# San Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shamrock, pushing him back against the cage. Shamrock lands a nice uppercut. San Pedro misses with the head strike.
#T3# Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock. Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
San Pedro lands a right hand. Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock. Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
Shamrock tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock. #T4# Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
San Pedro presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. 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! Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch. A shot in the inside from San Pedro. San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut. Shamrock working aggressively here.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Shamrock. Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of San Pedro's head. Shamrock blocks a body shot from San Pedro. Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head. Shamrock tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro lands a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shamrock lands a left hand.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Esteban San Pedro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R4# San Pedro scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by San Pedro. Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. San Pedro slips under a jab. Shamrock throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Shamrock blocks a jab. Decent striking displayed by San Pedro there. San Pedro scores with a body shot.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Shamrock. San Pedro misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back. San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it. Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Shamrock misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming.#T1# Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range. San Pedro's corner calls for a 1-2. San Pedro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
San Pedro throws a good cross that connects.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock. San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Shamrock cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock. San Pedro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. San Pedro walks into a stiff left hand from Shamrock. Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock. San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away. San Pedro getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Shamrock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2# San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Shamrock flicks out a counter leg kick but San Pedro steps away. Shamrock with a hook. San Pedro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily. Shamrock cracks San Pedro with a good jab. Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away. Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Shamrock thuds a left hand into San Pedro's body. Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick. Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it. Shamrock blocks the body kick.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem. Shamrock takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab. San Pedro half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3# Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Shamrock flicks out a counter leg kick but San Pedro steps away. Shamrock throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. A good leg kick by Shamrock. An inside leg kick from San Pedro misses. Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock. An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. Shamrock misses with a wild body shot. San Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Shamrock moves away from the strike by San Pedro. Shamrock throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from San Pedro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL# San Pedro closes the distance and clinches. Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
Shamrock tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. #T4# San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
San Pedro lands with a right to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. 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! San Pedro lands a body punch. A shot in the inside from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. San Pedro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards. San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. Shamrock throws a head punch that misses. Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as San Pedro tries to tie him up. A short left from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut. That's time! San Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R5# San Pedro jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Shamrock feints a counter leg kick. Shamrock throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick. Shamrock misses with a hook to the body
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Shamrock moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. Shamrock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. San Pedro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A swing and a miss from Shamrock. A big left from San Pedro misses. Shamrock missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock lands with a straight right. San Pedro didn't see that one coming. San Pedro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick from San Pedro lands but Shamrock takes it in his stride. Shamrock digs a good body shot into San Pedro's ribs. Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock. A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target. #T1# San Pedro misses with a hook. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
San Pedro misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Shamrock misses. Shamrock looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. Shamrock blocks the body kick.
San Pedro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nice defenses there by Shamrock. San Pedro throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range. San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro is wise to it. A big right from San Pedro misses. San Pedro defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro half committed to a counter leg kick. Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Shamrock scores with a jab. San Pedro acknowledges it with a nod of the head. San Pedro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shamrock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! San Pedro scrambles back to his feet. Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock. San Pedro feinted there with a counter leg kick. Shamrock digs a good body shot into San Pedro's ribs. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a body kick. Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab. Shamrock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Jab, jab by Shamrock - just one landing. Shamrock throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range. Shamrock blocks the body kick.
San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock. Shamrock throws out a leg kick but San Pedro moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it. San Pedro takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses. Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.#T3# Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. San Pedro throws a big shot that misses. Shamrock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Shamrock throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range. Shamrock misses with a wild body shot. Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice jab there from San Pedro. Nice cross by San Pedro. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Shamrock throws a leg kick enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it. Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps San Pedro's head backwards. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Shamrock slips a jab from San Pedro. Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.#T4# Shamrock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Shamrock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. San Pedro cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs. San Pedro slips under a jab. San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock. San Pedro with a nice cross. Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent San Pedro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. San Pedro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. San Pedro throws out a powerful jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shamrock sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Nick Shamrock. I think San Pedro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title! A victorious Esteban San Pedro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Nick Shamrock had this to say: 'I lost!?! How did I lose?'.
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Syn 638 San Pedro vs Keenan 3
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1# Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Keenan backs away, San Pedro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. San Pedro defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keenan just manages to avoid it. Keenan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from San Pedro. That one must have hurt. Keenan is looking to chop away at San Pedro's legs. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. San Pedro feinted there with a counter leg kick. San Pedro misses with a hook. San Pedro is looking to score with low kicks. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but San Pedro steps away. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan throws a nice looking combination but San Pedro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. San Pedro moves out of range as Keenan strikes. San Pedro is looking to counter punch. Keenan throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. A good leg kick by Keenan. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan moves away from the strike by San Pedro. #T1# Keenan lunges at San Pedro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by San Pedro's hand. San Pedro checks the leg kick. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. San Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Keenan throws a right hand that San Pedro ducks under and follows up with a left that San Pedro also avoids with ease. San Pedro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from San Pedro misses. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick. San Pedro misses with a straight left. Keenan cracks San Pedro with an open hand slap. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range and Keenan settles back down. Keenan throws out a leg kick but San Pedro moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. Keenan dips to his left and cracks San Pedro with an uppercut!#T2# Keenan misses with a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! San Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
San Pedro slips under a jab. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. San Pedro lands with an overhand left. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab. A cross from Keenan lands. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Keenan looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range. San Pedro feinted there with a counter leg kick. San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. San Pedro slips a jab from Keenan. San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Keenan blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by San Pedro. Beautiful body shot. San Pedro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keenans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan misses with a hook.#T3# Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection. Ouch! a nice leg kick from San Pedro, right into the meat.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but San Pedro moved away. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. San Pedro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keenan. Keenan throws a wild body kick that San Pedro sees coming a mile off. San Pedro thumps Keenan with a low kick. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. 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! Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily. San Pedro takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. Keenan scores with a jab. San Pedro acknowledges it with a nod of the head. San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4# A big right from San Pedro misses. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro scores with a nice right hand.
Keenan misses with a low kick. San Pedro misses with a series of wild punches.
Keenan is trying to counter with his kicks. Keenan cracks San Pedro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. San Pedro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork. San Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands. San Pedro tries to move into range but Keenan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. San Pedro walks into a jab. Keenan misses with a hook
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! San Pedro misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Keenan catches San Pedro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nice cross by San Pedro. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan counters with a body kick. San Pedro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keenan on the side of the head. Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. San Pedro sizes up Keenan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. San Pedro lands a nice looking body kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice uppercut lands for Keenan. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro lands a nice looking body kick. Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing. San Pedro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1# A lazy body kick from Keenan and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. San Pedro throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily. Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from San Pedro. San Pedro lands an overhand right. Keenan slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A jab from Keenan finds it's way through San Pedro's defenses. Keenan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. San Pedro lands with a nice body punch. San Pedro misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. San Pedro motions for Keenan to come forward. San Pedro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by San Pedro. San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Keenan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. San Pedro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keenan on the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro motions for Keenan to come forward. San Pedro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Keenan misses with a straight right. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan walks into a jab. San Pedro throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Nice defenses there by San Pedro. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
A jab lands there for Keenan. San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan lands an overhand right. San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Keenan. Keenan avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps Keenan's head back.
#T3# Keenan misses with a hook. San Pedro thuds his right hand into Keenan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan misses with a low kick. Crunch! San Pedro slams his shin into Keenan's torso. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. Keenan cracks San Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head. Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. San Pedro should have avoided that one. San Pedro throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. San Pedro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! San Pedro takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage! A cross from Keenan lands. San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4# Keenan moves forwards but San Pedro connects with a nice, crisp jab. Keenan lands a right hook to the body.
San Pedro misses with a body kick. San Pedro misses with a looping left. Keenan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Keenan. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and San Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from San Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. San Pedro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by San Pedro.
San Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by San Pedro.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. San Pedro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to San Pedro's calf. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R3# Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Keenan tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on. Keenan lands a head kick!
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
A low kick from Keenan is predictable there and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Keenan misses with a leg kick. Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Keenan tries to work over San Pedro's front leg with a kick but San Pedro checks it. Keenan lands a jab-cross combination. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily. It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keenan - that will leave a mark!
Keenan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. San Pedro motions for Keenan to come forward. San Pedro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.#T1# A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keenan - that will leave a mark!
Keenan blocks a jab. San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. San Pedro jabs at Keenan's body. San Pedro blocks a leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keenan, as that shot connected.
Keenan swings and misses with a shot to the body and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick. San Pedro checks a low kick from Keenan. A big right from San Pedro misses. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
San Pedro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San Pedro there as he acknowledges the shot. San Pedro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. San Pedro feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San Pedro checks it well. San Pedro blocks a leg kick. San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan tries to move into range but San Pedro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. An inside leg kick lands from San Pedro. Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Keenan slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Keenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A good leg kick by Keenan. San Pedro lands a head shot. San Pedro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by San Pedro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of San Pedro. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. Keenan misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# San Pedro misses with a leg kick. San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range. Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. A bone on bone clash there as San Pedro blocks the leg kick.
Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. San Pedro defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Keenan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. San Pedro scores with a jab. San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keenan's sensitive parts. Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan connects with a body shot that sends San Pedro's belly button to the back.#T4# Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
San Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keenan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Keenan slips a jab from San Pedro. It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Keenan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Keenan connects with a body shot that sends San Pedro's belly button to the back. A good leg kick by Keenan. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San Pedro fakes the leg kick and cracks Keenan in the body. San Pedro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. San Pedro misses with a body kick. Keenan looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gareth Keenan just about did enough to take it. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R4# San Pedro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan thumps San Pedro with a low kick. San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut. Keenan throws a wild body kick that San Pedro sees coming a mile off. An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. Keenan with a nice cross. San Pedro thumps Keenan with a low kick. San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it. Keenan throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
A big left from San Pedro misses. Nice body kick from Keenan. San Pedro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Keenan. A punch combination from San Pedro misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1# Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro. Nice defenses there by San Pedro. San Pedro thinks about countering with a body kick. San Pedro misses with a looping right. Keenan feints a counter leg kick. Keenan cracks a nice hook into San Pedro's ribs. Keenan throws a shot to the body.
San Pedro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by San Pedro.
Keenan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Keenan thows a body kick. San Pedro tries to catch it but that hurt him. San Pedro tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it. San Pedro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keenan under the eye. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from San Pedro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2# Keenan misses with a low kick. Keenan throws a leg kick but San Pedro sees it coming and moves out of range. San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. Keenan looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely. San Pedro throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. San Pedro checks the leg kick. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Keenan saw it coming and moves away.
Keenan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
San Pedro misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3# Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a nice body shot. Keenan throws a front kick aimed at San Pedro's knee but San Pedro avoids it well. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. San Pedro cracks Keenan with a right hand to the side of the head. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Keenan defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4# A leg kick checked by Keenan. San Pedro lands with a straight right. Keenan didn't see that one coming. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head kick misses from Keenan. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it. San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
A big left from Keenan misses. It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan. Keenan misses with a double jab.
Keenan throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro checks a low kick from Keenan. Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick. San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Keenan looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. Keenan misses with a kick to the body and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keenan throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. Keenan checks a low kick from San Pedro. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from San Pedro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keenan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Keenan misses with a low kick. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body punch from Keenan. San Pedro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. San Pedro throws a shot to the body.
San Pedro scores with a nice head shot. San Pedro scores with a spinning back kick! San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. Keenan missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan thumps San Pedro with a low kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! San Pedro checks a leg kick.#T1# San Pedro moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro tries to clinch up but Keenan circles away and keeps his distance. Keenan throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. San Pedro lands with a shot to the body. San Pedro cracks Keenan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. San Pedro cracks Keenan with an open hand slap. San Pedro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing. A clash of legs there as Keenan blocks the low kick. Keenan checks a low kick from San Pedro. San Pedro moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2# Keenan throws a leg kick which misses San Pedro's front leg but catches the back leg as San Pedro tries to avoid it. San Pedro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Keenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. San Pedro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San Pedro there as he acknowledges the shot. Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan thumps San Pedro with a low kick. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# San Pedro gets in close and instigates a clinch. Keenan lands a right hand. San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan lands a shoulder strike. Keenan lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3# San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle. San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
Keenan lands a shot to the body. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. San Pedro tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
Keenan lands with a left to the head. #T4# Keenan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from San Pedro.
Keenan prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro pushes Keenan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head. Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far. Keenan lands a hook to the side of the head. Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
Keenan is trying to break free. San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage. A short right from San Pedro on the inside. Keenan tries to land knees in the clinch but San Pedro avoids the damage to the body. #BC2# Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro.
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 Esteban San Pedro. I think San Pedro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48 Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw! Esteban San Pedro retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Syn 634 San Pedro vs Alzheimer
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1# Alzheimer throws a leg kick that misses. Alzheimer lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover. Alzheimer feints and then cracks San Pedro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San Pedro down. Alzheimer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. San Pedro takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses. San Pedro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2# Alzheimer closes the distance and clinches. Alzheimer working aggressively here.
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Alzheimer blocks an uppercut.
Alzheimer struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
Alzheimer swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Alzheimer struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alzheimer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. San Pedro misses with the head strike.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
Alzheimer lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzheimer fails to pull guard.
#T1# San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Alzheimer misses with some punches.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alzheimer lands a body shot. A body shot lands from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a head punch that misses. Alzheimer is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from San Pedro.
Alzheimer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. Alzheimer lands with a left to the head. Alzheimer working aggressively here.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow. Alzheimer digs a right hand underneath San Pedro's ribcage. San Pedro let out a lung full of air as it connected. Alzheimer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzheimer misses with a body punch.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro tries to work over Alzheimer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. Alzheimer tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Alzheimer back against the cage. Alzheimer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. San Pedro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alzheimer can turn it around. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2##TD2# Alzheimer jumps guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alzheimer is pulling down on San Pedro's head. It's preventing any offense from San Pedro, at least for the moment. San Pedro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Alzheimer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alzheimer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as San Pedro controls the pace. Alzheimer trying to control the position.
#T3# San Pedro content to stall in guard here. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. San Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzheimer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. San Pedro takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses. San Pedro throws a good cross that connects.
Alzheimer throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. Donk. Alzheimer catches San Pedro right on the button with a cross. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Alzheimer does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro slips under a jab. Alzheimer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Alzheimer cracks San Pedro with an open hand slap. Alzheimer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alzheimer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
#T4# A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow Alzheimer down. Alzheimer misses with a hook
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Alzheimer walks into a straight right hand from San Pedro. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alzheimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Alzheimer's front leg but catches the back leg as Alzheimer tries to avoid it. Alzheimer lands a right hook to the body.
Alzheimer checks a low kick from San Pedro. San Pedro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Alzheimer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Alzheimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzheimer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Alzheimer misses the jab. Alzheimer throws a head kick but San Pedro moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. Alzheimer tries to score with a low kick but San Pedro moves his leg out of the way. Alzheimer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Alzheimer misses with a leg kick. Alzheimer misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Alzheimer dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# San Pedro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alzheimer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Alzheimer drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Alzheimer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by San Pedro.
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a hook. Alzheimer connects with a solid leg kick. Alzheimer tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Alzheimer lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Alzheimer does a little dance to reset his feet. Alzheimer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzheimer was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. Alzheimer throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. An inside leg kick lands from Alzheimer. San Pedro needs to keep his hands up - Alzheimer had a free shot at his head there. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro checks a leg kick nicely. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by San Pedro. It looks like San Pedro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1# Alzheimer swings away with a leg kick that misses. Alzheimer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on San Pedro. That did some damage! Alzheimer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San Pedro checks it well. San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Alzheimer off balance momentarily. Alzheimer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nice defenses there by Alzheimer. Nice defenses there by Alzheimer. San Pedro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alzheimer finds it's way round the side to connect with San Pedro's head. Alzheimer throws a sloppy body shot
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. San Pedro wants to clinch. San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alzheimer on the side of the head. San Pedro takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. #T2# Alzheimer blocks the body kick.
San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Alzheimer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Alzheimer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And San Pedro counters with a quick kick to the body but Alzheimer blocks it. Alzheimer thows a body kick. San Pedro tries to catch it but that hurt him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A jab from Alzheimer misses. Alzheimer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Alzheimer throws a series of punches but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
San Pedro avoids a punch combination nicely.
San Pedro throws a lazy body kick and Alzheimer counters with a lovely straight right hand! Alzheimer connects with a body shot. Nice cross by Alzheimer. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer. Alzheimer misses with a straight right. San Pedro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Alzheimer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3# Alzheimer scores with a punch to the head. San Pedro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Alzheimer takes one to the side of the head.
San Pedro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Alzheimer tests San Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot. Friedrich Alzheimer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alzheimer misses with a looping right. Alzheimer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A jab from Alzheimer misses. San Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Alzheimer throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Alzheimer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Alzheimer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to San Pedro's calf. Some bone on bone action there as Alzheimer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Alzheimer misses with a low kick. Good work by Alzheimer as he checks the leg kick. San Pedro slips under a jab.#T4# San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzheimer.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Alzheimer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Alzheimer blocks a jab. San Pedro misses with a looping right. Friedrich Alzheimer seems to be getting the better of the standup. San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alzheimer can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Alzheimer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
San Pedro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
San Pedro staying out of range there. Alzheimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzheimer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Alzheimer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alzheimer throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Pedro. Alzheimer cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Alzheimer lands with a straight right. San Pedro didn't see that one coming. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Alzheimer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Alzheimer with a jab. Alzheimer thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alzheimer. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Alzheimer manages to avoid it. Alzheimer scores with a jab to the jaw. Alzheimer lands with a straight right. San Pedro didn't see that one coming. San Pedro cracks the inside of Alzheimer's front leg. A good leg kick by Alzheimer. Alzheimer throws a low kick but San Pedro moves out of range easily. San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Alzheimer tries to clinch but San Pedro is having none of it. San Pedro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alzheimer is out of range and San Pedro settles back down. Alzheimer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Alzheimer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro. San Pedro scores with a punch to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro slips a straight right by Alzheimer. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nice shot lands for San Pedro. Alzheimer throws a front kick aimed at San Pedro's knee but San Pedro avoids it well. #T1# Alzheimer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by San Pedro. Alzheimer throws a low kick but San Pedro moves out of range easily. Alzheimer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alzheimer throws a predictable looking body shot
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing. San Pedro cracks Alzheimer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Alzheimer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Alzheimer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alzheimer slips a straight right by San Pedro. Alzheimer looks like he wants to counter punch here. Alzheimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Alzheimer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. San Pedro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alzheimers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzheimer. San Pedro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alzheimer throws a low kick but San Pedro moves out of range easily. Alzheimer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2# Alzheimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Alzheimer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. San Pedro feinted there with a counter leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Alzheimer. Alzheimer throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. Alzheimer doesn't manage to clinch there - San Pedro circles away.
A little feinted left hand from San Pedro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Alzheimer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. San Pedro doesn't manage to clinch there - Alzheimer circles away.
Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. Alzheimer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. San Pedro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
San Pedro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Alzheimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro throws a hook but Alzheimer blocks it. Alzheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Alzheimer is out of range. San Pedro takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3# San Pedro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. San Pedro lands a nice looking body shot.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Alzheimer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps San Pedro's head backwards. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Alzheimer checks a leg kick nicely. Alzheimer tries a low kick but San Pedro avoids it. San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Alzheimer's leg but Alzheimer calmly moves out of range. A good leg kick by San Pedro. San Pedro throws a hook but Alzheimer blocks it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alzheimer. Alzheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzheimer. Alzheimer misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back. San Pedro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alzheimer under the eye. A slow jab from Alzheimer misses its intended target. Alzheimer avoids a kick to the body.
San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick.#T4# Alzheimer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from San Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with Alzheimer's head. Alzheimer connects with a good right hand that stumbles San Pedro. San Pedro circles away out of range and recomposes himself. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Alzheimer misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back. San Pedro lunges at Alzheimer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alzheimer's hand. San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice hook. Alzheimer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Alzheimer connects with a leg kick. San Pedro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. San Pedro misses with a hook
and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Alzheimer connects with a solid leg kick. Alzheimer getting the better of the striking in that exchange. San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice jab. San Pedro avoids the body shot from Alzheimer.
San Pedro is looking to counter with a shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Alzheimer off balance momentarily. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alzheimer - that will leave a mark!
A leg kick checked by San Pedro. It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Alzheimer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Alzheimer really dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R4# Alzheimer throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Alzheimer cracks San Pedro with a good jab. A leg kick checked by San Pedro. A big left from San Pedro misses. San Pedro throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A jab from San Pedro misses. San Pedro misses the jab. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzheimer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a nice leg kick. Alzheimer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. San Pedro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alzheimer's calf. Alzheimer tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alzheimer throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Alzheimer misses with a low kick. It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A swing and a miss from Alzheimer. Alzheimer misses with a double jab.
San Pedro scores with a jab. Alzheimer acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1# Alzheimer throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Alzheimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Alzheimer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. San Pedro takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses. San Pedro scores with a body shot.
Alzheimer blocks a jab. Alzheimer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. San Pedro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alzheimer. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick. Alzheimer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzheimer.
San Pedro lands a body shot.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Alzheimer tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on. San Pedro throws a big shot that misses. Alzheimer throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it.#T2# Alzheimer throws a head kick that misses. San Pedro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alzheimer is able to avoid easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Alzheimer throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. San Pedro tries to clinch but Alzheimer moves away and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Alzheimer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and San Pedro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alzheimer scrambles back to his feet. A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
San Pedro tries a low kick but Alzheimer avoids it. An inside leg kick from San Pedro misses. Alzheimer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. San Pedro walks into a left hand. San Pedro swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a push kick but San Pedro slaps the foot to one side. San Pedro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Alzheimer lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily.#T3# Danga de danga de dang - Alzheimer scores with a four punch combination! San Pedro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Alzheimer throws a wild body kick that San Pedro sees coming a mile off. San Pedro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Alzheimer looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely. San Pedro misses with a left hand and Alzheimer counters with a lovely straight right hand! San Pedro lands a nice looking body kick. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzheimer throws out the jab. Alzheimer throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Alzheimer's shoulder, as Alzheimer tries to avoid the shot. San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Alzheimer slips the punch. Alzheimer throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro throws a jab when Alzheimer was well out of range. Alzheimer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from San Pedro with a body shot. San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Alzheimer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Alzheimer blocks a jab. A solid leg kick lands there for Alzheimer.
#T4# San Pedro connects with the punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alzheimer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro checks a low kick from Alzheimer. Good standup being displayed there by San Pedro as he connects with a hook. Alzheimer throws a body kick that misses. Alzheimer thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A chopping leg kick lands by Alzheimer. #CL# San Pedro forces Alzheimer back against the cage and clinches. San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike. Alzheimer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Alzheimer struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
Alzheimer avoids the elbow strike from San Pedro, against the cage.
Alzheimer scores with an uppercut up the middle. A hook to the body from San Pedro.
Alzheimer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R5# San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Alzheimer moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits. Alzheimer misses with a straight left. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL# San Pedro moves into the clinch.#TD2# Alzheimer jumps guard.
San Pedro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Alzheimer struggling a bit here. San Pedro controlling from side mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alzheimer is trying to control San Pedro's posture but San Pedro avoids it. #T1# Alzheimer is being controlled here. San Pedro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. San Pedro is looking to take a break and control but Alzheimer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. San Pedro working away. San Pedro trying to control the position but Alzheimer is working away. Alzheimer wants to control but San Pedro postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Alzheimer is looking for a sweep. Alzheimer is not content to let San Pedro control the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Alzheimer wants to clinch up but San Pedro keeps it at a distance. San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Alzheimer saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from San Pedro misses. Alzheimer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Alzheimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzheimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San Pedro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alzheimer. Alzheimer obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro misses with a leg kick. Alzheimer swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Alzheimer swats away the attempt to clinch by San Pedro. San Pedro connects with a right hand. Alzheimer shakes it off. Esteban San Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Alzheimer walks forward, straight into a front kick from San Pedro. San Pedro blocks a low kick nicely. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick. San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro lands a jab to the nose. Nice body punch from San Pedro. San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. San Pedro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alzheimer just manages to avoid it. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away. Alzheimer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but San Pedro blocks it well. Alzheimer blocks a low kick nicely. San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range. San Pedro blocks the body kick.
Alzheimer cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Alzheimer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alzheimer misses with a wild body shot. #T4# San Pedro checks a low kick from Alzheimer. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Alzheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzheimer. San Pedro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alzheimer just manages to avoid it. Alzheimer lets loose with a powerful body kick. San Pedro will feel that in the morning. A shot to the liver by Alzheimer. Beautiful body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alzheimer. San Pedro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Alzheimer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. San Pedro throws a front kick that sends Alzheimer stumbling back into the cage. Alzheimer feints and then cracks San Pedro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San Pedro down. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzheimer throws a front kick aimed at San Pedro's knee but San Pedro avoids it well. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Alzheimer moves out of range. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Alzheimer sees it coming and moves out of range. Alzheimer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alzheimer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 Esteban San Pedro. I think Alzheimer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Alzheimer! An out of breath and clearly excited Friedrich Alzheimer thanked UnderGround Clothing Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Syn 630 Keenan vs San Pedro II
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1# San Pedro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Keenan misses with a looping right. Keenan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. San Pedro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL# Keenan pushes San Pedro up against the cage in a clinch. Keenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body. San Pedro just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKeenan. San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Keenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A clash of legs there as Keenan blocks the low kick. Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. Decent striking displayed by San Pedro there. San Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. Keenan ducks right into an uppercut from San Pedro. Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan scores with a decent looking hook. The fight stays on the outside here - San Pedro looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Keenan throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it. Keenan throws a right hand that San Pedro ducks under and follows up with a left that San Pedro also avoids with ease. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Keenan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! Keenan moves out of range of the leg kick from San Pedro. Keenan misses with the body kick and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan tries to clinch but San Pedro is having none of it. Keenan connects with the punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro 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. San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. Keenan misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keenan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Keenan wants to clinch. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan blocks a jab. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan tries to land a body kick and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan tries to clinch there but San Pedro circles away.
San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2# Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan tries to clinch but San Pedro moves out of range. #CL2# San Pedro moves into the clinch. Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from San Pedro - that landed with a thud.
#BC# Keenan manages to break the clinch.
Keenan checks a leg kick nicely. A big left from Keenan misses. San Pedro throws a body kick that misses. Nice body kick from Keenan. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Keenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Keenan lands a jab to San Pedro's midsection. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. #CL2# San Pedro closes the distance and clinches.#T3# San Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle. San Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. San Pedro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro lands with a right to the head. Keenan blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Keenan. A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Keenan breaks the clinch.
Keenan misses with a leg kick. Keenan blocks a jab. San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And San Pedro responds with a good body kick, but Keenan manages to step out the way in time. That kick from Keenan tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4# San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well. San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Keenan. A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Keenan takes a step back to recover. San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. San Pedro throws a right and a left that both miss. Keenan slips a straight right by San Pedro. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A leg kick checked by San Pedro. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. San Pedro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keenan throws a nice head kick!
San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan takes one to the side of the head.
San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. San Pedro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here. Keenan jabs San Pedro to the body, keeping him at a distance. San Pedro wants to clinch up but Keenan keeps it at a distance. San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut. San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Keenan takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Nice shot lands for San Pedro. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. A jab from San Pedro finds it's way through Keenan's defenses. 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! San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked and San Pedro counters with a one-two to the body. San Pedro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. #T1# Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. San Pedro moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan. A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan misses with a body shot.
San Pedro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Keenan blocks it well. San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan wants to clinch up but San Pedro keeps it at a distance. Keenan looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. San Pedro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Keenan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. San Pedro doesn't seem bothered though. A jab from Keenan does it's job there. Keenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan throws a leg kick enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Keenan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.#CL# Keenan clinches up against the cage. San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Keenan's head. #T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. Esteban San Pedro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Keenan's face as he tries to break the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. Still in the clinch, Keenan scores with a nice short uppercut. San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Keenan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Keenan's ribcage. Keenan let out a lung full of air as it connected. Keenan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. San Pedro tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan misses with some punches.
Keenan blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut. Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro pushes Keenan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3# A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. San Pedro wants to stall.
Keenan tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. San Pedro digs a right hand into Keenan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keenan's gas tank. Keenan prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
Keenan is trying to force a seperation but San Pedro has the dominant position. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Keenan working aggressively here.
San Pedro tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut. San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keenans head. Keenan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of San Pedros head. #BC# Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan.#T4# San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a low kick, right behind Keenan 's knee. A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. San Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick. San Pedro misses with a straight left. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro. Keenan blocks a low kick nicely. San Pedro lands the left hand. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro. San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. San Pedro lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head. San Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan tries to land a body kick and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Keenan staying out of range there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# San Pedro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan wants to clinch. San Pedro misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range. Keenan staying out of range there. The fight stays on the outside here - Keenan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Keenan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick. It seemed like San Pedro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Keenan feints and then cracks San Pedro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San Pedro down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro scores with a jab to the jaw. Keenan thows a body kick. San Pedro tries to catch it but that hurt him. San Pedro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Keenan finds it's way through San Pedro's defenses. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. San Pedro moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1# San Pedro misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. Keenan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits San Pedros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Keenan ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan moves away from the strike by San Pedro. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keenan avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan backing away here, and San Pedro unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
San Pedro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro. Keenan thumps San Pedro with a low kick. San Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Keenan misses with a hook
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. 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! San Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2# San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. San Pedro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan tests San Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot. San Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands. Keenan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan thows a body kick. San Pedro tries to catch it but that hurt him. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. San Pedro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. San Pedro throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. San Pedro misses with a looping left.#T3# Keenan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Decent striking displayed by Keenan there. Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. San Pedro lands a jab to the nose. Keenan scores with a body shot.
San Pedro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Keenan throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan. San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. Keenan is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. San Pedro slips under a jab from Keenan. San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4# Keenan doesn't manage to clinch there - San Pedro circles away.
Keenan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping San Pedro under the eye. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. San Pedro counters with a body kick. Keenan throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. Keenan throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. San Pedro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Keenan cracks a nice hook into San Pedro's ribs. Keenan tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. San Pedro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away. Keenan tried to counter with a leg kick but San Pedro avoided it. Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro throws a big shot that misses. A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. San Pedro throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Keenan. San Pedro slips a straight right by Keenan. San Pedro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gareth Keenan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Keenan swings away with a body shot that misses
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A head kick misses from Keenan. San Pedro connects with a leg kick. Keenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. Keenan misses with a body kick. San Pedro flicks out a counter leg kick but Keenan steps away. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Keenan lands with a shot to the body. Keenan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Keenan closes the distance and clinches. San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head. A short uppercut from San Pedro. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short uppercut from Keenan. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Keenan lands a shoulder strike. Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Keenan cracks San Pedro with a nice body shot. Keenan misses with some punches.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Keenan misses with an elbow over the top. San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut. Keenan blocking some punches.
A short right from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch. Keenan tries a knee to the head but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from San Pedro - that landed with a thud.
San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro avoiding damage as Keenan throws knees to the body.
Keenan working aggressively here.
#T2# San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Keenan's ribcage. Keenan let out a lung full of air as it connected. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands a body punch. #BC# Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Keenan slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and San Pedro duly obliges. Keenan misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back. San Pedro is looking for the big counter here. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan is looking to clinch but San Pedro is avoiding it.
Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick. Keenan's corner calls for a 1-2. Keenan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. #T3# Keenan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. San Pedro moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by San Pedro there. Keenan connects with a leg kick. San Pedro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Keenan throws a body kick, spinning off balance and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range. Keenan throws a shot to the body.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keenan swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. San Pedro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Keenan avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4# Keenan looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely. Keenan connects with a high kick. San Pedro checks a leg kick. A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. San Pedro tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it. San Pedro scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro blocks the body kick.
Keenan checks a leg kick. Keenan staying out of range there. San Pedro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro lands with a nice body kick. San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. Keenan is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that fourth round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R5# Keenan scores with a spinning back kick! Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook. Keenan lands a high kick!
San Pedro walks into a left hand. A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. San Pedro lands with a kick to the ribs.
San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Keenan moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits. San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. San Pedro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan. San Pedro misses with a looping left. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of San Pedro's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1# Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. San Pedro misses with a straight right. Keenan throws a big shot that misses. San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.#CL2# San Pedro has closed the distance and engaged Keenan in a clinch.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. Keenan gets through San Pedro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Keenan working aggressively here.
Keenan lands with a right to the head. Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan is working San Pedro over against the cage. Keenan lands a left hand.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Keenan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. San Pedro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? A short right from Keenan. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. San Pedro blocking some punches.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
A right hook to the body lands for Keenan.
Keenan gets through San Pedro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Keenan on the inside. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Keenan avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, San Pedro throws an elbow but misses. #BC# Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. San Pedro moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
#T3# A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Keenan misses with an uppercut. San Pedro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. San Pedro misses with a jab to the body
and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keenan 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.
Keenan lands a lovely overhand right. Keenan wants to clinch up but San Pedro keeps it at a distance. Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan. San Pedro throws a nice looking combination but Keenan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow San Pedro down. Keenan blocks the body kick.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but San Pedro moved away. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4# San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. San Pedro scores with a decent looking hook. San Pedro walks into a straight right hand from Keenan. Gareth Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick. Keenan avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro. San Pedro works the jab nicely. Keenan throws a good cross that connects.
Keenan takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro lands a body shot.
Keenan throws a leg kick that misses. San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Keenan moves away from the strike by San Pedro. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Keenan walks into a left hand. Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from San Pedro. San Pedro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round. Well San Pedro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro is the new featherweight champion! Esteban San Pedro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Gareth Keenan was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight buddy'.
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Supernova IX
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1# Kavanagh misses with a two punch combination.
San Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kavanagh has time to react. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kavanagh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Kavanagh checks it. San Pedro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kavanagh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kavanagh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on San Pedro. That did some damage! San Pedro misses with a wild combination.
Kavanagh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro avoids the body shot from Kavanagh.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Kavanagh sees it coming and checks it nicely. A little jabbing left from Kavanagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kavanagh throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. Kavanagh lands a body shot.
#T1# Kavanagh slips a jab from San Pedro. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kavanagh! But no joy. Kavanagh tries to land a leg kick but San Pedro saw it coming and moves away.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro throws a poor cross that misses
and Kavanagh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. San Pedro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
San Pedro connects with an inside leg kick. Kavanagh 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. Kavanagh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from San Pedro tenderised Kavanagh's leg. Kavanagh is trying to keep his angry face on. Kavanagh misses with a looping left. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. San Pedro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kavanagh counters with a straight right hand. San Pedro takes a body punch but keeps moving. San Pedro misses with a low kick as Kavanagh jumps back.#T2# Kavanagh thumps San Pedro with a low kick. San Pedro jabs Kavanagh to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kavanagh throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. Kavanagh throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight. Kavanagh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Some bone on bone action there as Kavanagh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kavanagh punishes San Pedro's body with a nice straight punch. San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kavanagh walks into a straight right hand from San Pedro. Nice defenses there by Kavanagh.#T3# San Pedro is looking to chop away at Kavanagh's legs. A nice side step and Kavanagh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kavanagh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro swings widly with a right hand
and Kavanagh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. San Pedro delivers a nice body kick. San Pedro connects with a leg kick. Kavanagh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kavanagh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A bone on bone clash there as Kavanagh blocks the leg kick.
Kavanagh misses with a body kick. Nice cross by San Pedro. San Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss! Kavanagh only half commits to the counter leg kick. San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses. A big left from San Pedro misses. Kavanagh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4# San Pedro misses with a left hand and Kavanagh counters with a lovely straight right hand! San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro. Kavanagh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kavanagh misses with a straight left. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro swings widly with a right hand
and Kavanagh counters with a nice uppercut. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Kavanagh. Kavanagh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
Kavanagh goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Kavanagh checks a low kick from San Pedro. Jab from San Pedro. Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kavanagh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Kavanagh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling San Pedro to score with a decent uppercut. San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. San Pedro jabs at Kavanagh's body. Kavanagh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro throws a head kick that misses. Kavanagh jabbing away but nothing is landing. San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kavanagh on the side of the head. San Pedro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kavanagh counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro throws a hook but Kavanagh avoids it easily. Kavanagh throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem. Kavanagh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL# San Pedro gets a clinch. Kavanagh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kavanagh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kavanagh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Kavanagh avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. Kavanagh throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kavanagh. San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. Kavanagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Kavanagh fails to land. Kavanagh working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kavanagh prevents a body shot from San Pedro. Kavanagh prevents a body shot from San Pedro. Kavanagh throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kavanagh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kavanagh tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro lands an uppercut. Kavanagh blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kavanagh lands a body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kavanagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# San Pedro is working Kavanagh over against the cage.#BC# San Pedro manages to break the clinch.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kavanagh backwards. San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from San Pedro on the inside. San Pedro working aggressively here.
Kavanagh lands on the inside with an uppercut. San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Kavanagh working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro. A right hand to the body from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh misses with a short punch on the inside. Kavanagh is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kavanagh. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Kavanagh controls the action.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Kavanagh blocks it.
Kavanagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3# Kavanagh misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice body punch from Kavanagh - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for San Pedro.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
Kavanagh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Kavanagh can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Kavanagh. Kavanagh struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. With the two fighters working up against the cage, San Pedro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kavanagh's brow. San Pedro tries a body shot but Kavanagh blocks it.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body. Kavanagh lands an uppercut. San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kavanagh's elbow. San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4# San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Kavanagh avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kavanagh. 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! Kavanagh can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
A short right from San Pedro on the inside. Kavanagh struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kavanagh blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro letting Kavanagh take a breather here. San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kavanagh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. San Pedro lands with a light punch inside. Kavanagh cracks San Pedro with a nice body shot. San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro tries a body shot but Kavanagh blocks it.
Kavanagh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Kavanagh digs a right hand underneath San Pedro's ribcage. San Pedro let out a lung full of air as it connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Kavanagh moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. San Pedro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kavanagh drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San Pedro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kavanagh counters with a stiff right hand. Kavanagh connects with a single shot there. Kavanagh slips a jab from San Pedro. Kavanagh flicks out a counter leg kick but San Pedro steps away. San Pedro throws a chopping leg kick but Kavanagh manages to avoid taking any serious damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kavanagh misses with a looping right. Kavanagh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. San Pedro misses the body punch and Kavanagh counters with an outside leg kick.
San Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. It seemed like Kavanagh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# San Pedro misses with a low kick as Kavanagh jumps back. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kavanagh.
Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far. Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. San Pedro digs a good hook to Kavanagh's body.
Kavanagh misses with a double jab.
Kavanagh avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Kavanagh avoids it. Kavanagh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but San Pedro blocks it well. San Pedro throws a leg kick and Kavanagh counters with a straight right hand. Kavanagh cracks San Pedro with an open hand slap. A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. San Pedro lands a body shot.
Brody Kavanagh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro throws an off balance right hand
and Kavanagh counters with a nice uppercut. San Pedro lunges at Kavanagh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kavanagh's hand. San Pedro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. San Pedro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Kavanagh checks it. San Pedro swings for the body but Kavanagh moves out of range.
Kavanagh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kavanagh punishes San Pedro's body with a nice straight punch. San Pedro throws a poor cross that misses
and Kavanagh counters with a thumping low kick. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro connects with a body shot.#T3# San Pedro throws a leg kick that is checked and Kavanagh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. San Pedro throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Kavanagh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A big left from San Pedro misses. San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a shot to the body and Kavanagh counters with a nice low kick that buckles San Pedro's knee momentarily. Kavanagh looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range. San Pedro feints and then cracks Kavanagh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kavanagh down. San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Kavanagh moved out of range. A little jabbing left from Kavanagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kavanagh misses with a kick to the body.
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4# A chopping leg kick lands by San Pedro. Kavanagh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Kavanagh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by San Pedro. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro. A cross from San Pedro lands. San Pedro jabs Kavanagh right on the nose. Kavanagh blinks but takes it well. San Pedro lands with a shot to the body. Kavanagh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. San Pedro throws the left hand but Kavanagh avoids the punch easily. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round. Well San Pedro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! A relieved looking Esteban San Pedro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Syn 626 Wearmouth vs Diggs II
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1# Vinyard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but San Pedro paws at him with a jab and circles away. San Pedro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinyard. San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. San Pedro blocks a jab. Vinyard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by San Pedro. A looping hook to the body misses from Vinyard. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. Vinyard avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. Vinyard scores with a sloppy right hand. San Pedro should have avoided that one. Vinyard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Vinyard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. San Pedro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Vinyard thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A good leg kick by Vinyard. Vinyard swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro scores with a body shot.
#T1# San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinyard manages to avoid it. Vinyard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro feints and then cracks Vinyard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vinyard down. San Pedro walks into a left hand. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinyard manages to avoid it. Vinyard looks like he wants to counter punch here. Vinyard throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. San Pedro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinyard.
San Pedro moves out of range of the leg kick from Vinyard. San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick. San Pedro is looking to wear down Vinyard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Vinyard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Vinyard moved out of range nicely. Vinyard throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Pedro. Vinyard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. San Pedro blocks a head kick by Vinyard.
#CL# San Pedro takes the fight into the clinch. Vinyard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vinyard misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
Vinyard misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro pushes Vinyard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Vinyard fails to land. Vinyard swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Vinyard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. Vinyard working some nice short punches in the clinch. San Pedro blocking some punches.
San Pedro stalling in the clinch but Vinyard improves position. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinyard. San Pedro prevents a body shot from Vinyard. San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Vinyard controls his hands.
Vinyard misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice body punch from San Pedro - that landed with a thud.
Vinyard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. #BC# San Pedro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
San Pedro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vinyard takes a step back to recover. #T3# San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vinyard throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. Vinyard throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. Vinyard throws a leg kick and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses. Vinyard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vinyard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from San Pedro. Vinyard moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. Vinyard tries a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro is wise to it. San Pedro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Vinyard scores with the left hand. San Pedro knows he should have avoided that one. Vinyard wants to clinch up but San Pedro keeps it at a distance. Vinyard throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vinyard cracks the inside of San Pedro's front leg. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro misses with a hook. Vinyard ducked under it nicely. Vinyard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4# Vinyard throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. San Pedro lands with a cross. Vinyard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. An inside leg kick from Vinyard misses. San Pedro lands a nice hook to Vinyard's body. Vinyard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Vinyard tries to close the distance and clinch up but San Pedro swats him away and circles back towards the center. San Pedro lands a jab to Vinyard's midsection. Vinyard wants to clinch up but San Pedro keeps it at a distance. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinyard misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from San Pedro. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vinyard misses with the combination.
San Pedro thinks about countering with a body kick. Vinyard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. San Pedro cracks Vinyard with a good jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Vinyard misses with an uppercut. San Pedro is looking for a counter combo. Vinyard throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Vinyard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Vinyard throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! San Pedro lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2# Vinyard closes the distance and pushes San Pedro back into the cage. San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Vinyard.
Vinyard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. San Pedro misses with the head strike.
San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short left from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vinyard backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vinyard has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro lands with a left to the head. #BC# San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Vinyard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
San Pedro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Vinyard tests San Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot. San Pedro scores with a leg kick.
San Pedro scores with a kick to the midsection. Vinyard moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
San Pedro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A slow jab from Vinyard misses its intended target. Vinyard stalks San Pedro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into San Pedro's face. San Pedro staggers backwards, shaken. San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinyard can do to turn this around? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vinyard's sensitive parts. San Pedro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vinyard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Vinyard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro. A big left from Vinyard misses. Vinyard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Vinyard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2# Vinyard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. Vinyard misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand. A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
Vinyard blocks the body kick.
Vinyard throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. San Pedro swings for the body but Vinyard moves out of range.
Vinyard throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range. San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. San Pedro lands a head shot. Vinyard scores with a three punch combo!
Vinyard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro. Vinyard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vinyard throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vinyard. Vinyard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vinyard misses with a straight right. San Pedro scores with a nice head shot.#T3# San Pedro throws out a powerful jab. Vinyard walks forward, straight into a front kick from San Pedro. San Pedro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC# Vinyard is rocked! Good standup being displayed there by San Pedro as he connects with a hook. Vinyard is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him? Vinyard throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by San Pedro! Vinyard is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro! After winning the bout, Esteban San Pedro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Syn 623 Correira vs Tsoko
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1# Keenan misses with a body kick. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Keenan throws a push kick but San Pedro slaps the foot to one side. Keenan is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. San Pedro checks a leg kick nicely. Keenan digs a good hook to San Pedro's body.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
San Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro just manages to avoid it. San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro. San Pedro 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. San Pedro throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. San Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center. San Pedro avoids the body shot from Keenan.
We've been told by Keenan's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. San Pedro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A jab from Keenan misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well. And Keenan counters with a quick kick to the body but San Pedro blocks it. San Pedro throws a big shot that misses.#T1# San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro digs a good body shot into Keenan's ribs. Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San Pedro has time to react. San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro scores with a kick to the midsection. Keenan swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. San Pedro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick from San Pedro misses. Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro. 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! San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it. Keenan delivers a nice body kick. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan is looking to wear down San Pedro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2# Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow San Pedro down. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. San Pedro should have avoided that one. Danga de danga de dang - Keenan scores with a four punch combination! Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! San Pedro cracks Keenan with a right hand to the side of the head. Keenan slips under a jab from San Pedro. Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! San Pedro misses with a low kick. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A jab from Keenan finds it's way through San Pedro's defenses. Keenan thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Keenan scores with a body shot.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3# Nice defenses there by Keenan. Keenan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Keenan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. San Pedro scores with a body shot.
San Pedro ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan. San Pedro swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. San Pedro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
San Pedro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. San Pedro misses with a body kick. Nice cross by San Pedro. Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range. San Pedro lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.#T4# Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro. San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range. San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot lands for Keenan. A jab from San Pedro finds it's way through Keenan's defenses. Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Keenan tests San Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice uppercut there from San Pedro. Keenan takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem. Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Pedro. San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. A thudding body kick lands there by Keenan!
Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Keenan moves away from the strike by San Pedro. A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick. A decent looking cross lands there for San Pedro. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan works the jab nicely. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily. San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. San Pedro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from San Pedro misses. Keenan scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro. Keenan throws a right and a left that San Pedro avoids nicely. #T1# San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Keenan misses with a low kick. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan digs a good hook to San Pedro's body.
San Pedro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
San Pedro walks into a jab. San Pedro wants to slow Keenan down by chopping away at his legs. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A swing and a miss from San Pedro. Keenan misses with a body kick. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. San Pedro moves into range and connects with a jab. Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover. San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keenan half committed to a counter leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. As San Pedro backs away, Keenan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. San Pedro should have avoided that one. Keenan throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it.#T2# San Pedro blocks a leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San Pedro can do to turn this around? San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. San Pedro misses with a low kick. Keenan drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Jab by Keenan. Keenan misses with a jab to the body
and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. San Pedro lands a front kick. San Pedro's corner calls for a 1-2. San Pedro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. That kick from San Pedro tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on. San Pedro lands a jab to the nose. San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Keenan checks a low kick from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a two punch combo.
Keenan misses with a leg kick. Keenan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. It seemed like San Pedro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3# San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
San Pedro throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. Keenan misses the jab. Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses San Pedro's sensitive parts. San Pedro throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. San Pedro moves out of range as Keenan strikes. A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan. A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Keenan motions for San Pedro to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keenan misses with a low kick. A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps San Pedro's head back.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. San Pedro takes a jab right on the kisser.
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4# San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan. San Pedro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
San Pedro checks a leg kick nicely. San Pedro misses with a straight left. Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. Keenan misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. San Pedro moves away from the strike by Keenan. And an attempted straight right on the counter from San Pedro! But no joy. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan misses with a low kick. San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. San Pedro misses with a looping right. Keenan checks a leg kick nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. San Pedro throws a wild combination but nothing lands. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick. San Pedro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. San Pedro thuds his shin into the meat of Keenan's side. San Pedro misses with a body kick. San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! San Pedro only half commits to the counter leg kick. San Pedro blocks the body kick.
Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. It appears Keenan was looking to counter with a kick there. San Pedro ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan. San Pedro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2# San Pedro forces Keenan back against the cage and clinches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keenans head. #T1# San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Keenan or not. Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
Keenan is trying to break the clinch but San Pedro is controlling him. San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Keenan blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. San Pedro avoiding damage as Keenan throws knees to the body.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Keenan. Nice body punch from San Pedro. Nice body punch from San Pedro. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Keenan throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro working aggressively here.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2# Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body. Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro working aggressively here.
#BC# Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Keenan tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on. Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Keenan misses with the body kick and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan takes one to the side of the head.
San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Keenan throws a lazy body kick and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. San Pedro throws a big shot that misses. Nice uppercut there from San Pedro. Keenan wants to slow San Pedro down by chopping away at his legs. San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3# Keenan misses with a low kick.
San Pedro misses with a looping left. Keenan throws a push kick but San Pedro slaps the foot to one side. Keenan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a straight left. Keenan takes a shot right to the bread basket. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. Esteban San Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keenan - that will leave a mark!
Keenan misses with a wild body shot. That kick from Keenan tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. San Pedro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2# It looks like Gareth Keenan has been cut. San Pedro throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. San Pedro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4# San Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range. A swing and a miss from Keenan. Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San Pedro checks it well. San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Keenan saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan scores with a spinning back kick! Keenan scores with a decent looking hook. San Pedro takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan dips to his left and cracks San Pedro with an uppercut! Keenan misses with a body shot
and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan misses with the body kick and San Pedro counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban San Pedro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Keenan 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gareth Keenan!
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Event:
Syn 618 Slice vs Correira
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1# Griffiths tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Griffiths lands a nice hook to San Pedro's body. San Pedro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro. As San Pedro backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Griffiths connects with a high kick. Griffiths connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
San Pedro misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely. San Pedro throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it. San Pedro moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffiths blocks a jab. Griffiths appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Griffiths throws a leg kick that misses. Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro scores with a leg kick.
#T1# San Pedro avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A lazy left from Griffiths finds it's target. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. San Pedro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffiths connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! San Pedro scrambles back to his feet. Griffiths lands a slapping body shot.
San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffiths to score with a decent uppercut. Griffiths misses with a leg kick. Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths. San Pedro feints and then cracks Griffiths's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffiths down. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A jab from Griffiths finds it's way through San Pedro's defenses. #T2# Griffiths lands with an uppercut that bounces San Pedro off the cage and back into range. Griffiths works the jab nicely. San Pedro defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro 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. San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Griffiths misses with a low kick. San Pedro feints a counter leg kick. Griffiths has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from San Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with Griffiths's head. Griffiths lands a nice looking body kick. Griffiths smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Griffiths thows a leg kick but San Pedro checks it and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nice jab there from Griffiths. Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. Good standup being displayed there by Griffiths as he connects with a hook.#T3# Griffiths lands with a hook. San Pedro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Griffiths is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. Griffiths lands a two punch combo.
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss! Griffiths throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily. San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griffiths on the side of the head. San Pedro thumps Griffiths with a low kick. Griffiths takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. San Pedro misses the jab. Griffiths goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Griffiths backing away here, and San Pedro unleashes a leg kick that just misses. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick. Griffiths misses with a looping left. It looks like Griffiths has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Crunch! San Pedro slams his shin into Griffiths's torso. San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Griffiths's knee but Griffiths avoids it well. Griffiths misses with a body punch
and San Pedro counters with a two punch combo. Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths checks a low kick from San Pedro. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths. San Pedro throws a body kick that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Griffiths throws a body kick, spinning off balance and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. Griffiths swinging wildly here.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy. Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but San Pedro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Griffiths has got the better of the exchanges. San Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griffiths. Griffiths throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
San Pedro wants to land a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range. Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San Pedro can do to turn this around? A lazy body kick from Griffiths and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick. Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but San Pedro avoids it. San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Griffiths tries to bum rush San Pedro with a series of wild strikes but San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffiths scores with a sloppy right hand. San Pedro should have avoided that one. Griffiths feints and then cracks San Pedro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San Pedro down. Griffiths with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths. Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# San Pedro misses the shot to the body. Griffiths sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Griffiths misses with a wild body shot. Griffiths throws a body kick, spinning off balance and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch. Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes. Griffiths scores with a shot to the body.
San Pedro with a nice cross. A slapping leg kick lands for San Pedro.
San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro tries to work over Griffiths's front leg with a kick but Griffiths checks it. Jab, jab by Griffiths - just one landing. Griffiths connects with the punch.#T2# San Pedro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As San Pedro backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Griffiths takes a body punch but keeps moving. San Pedro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Griffiths fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. San Pedro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Griffiths misses the body punch and San Pedro counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Griffiths throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. San Pedro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Griffiths takes a step back to recover. Griffiths misses with an uppercut. Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2# San Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffiths, pushing him back against the cage.#T3# Griffiths lands with a left to the head. San Pedro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from San Pedro. Griffiths blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. Griffiths is trying to force a seperation but San Pedro has the dominant position. Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths misses with the head strike.
Griffiths lands a left hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. Griffiths is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from San Pedro. Griffiths misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffiths's elbow. San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. Griffiths blocks a body shot from San Pedro. Griffiths has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro tries a body shot but Griffiths blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4# Griffiths tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Griffiths working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head. Griffiths lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. San Pedro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griffiths or not. San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body. Griffiths throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffiths controls his hands.
San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Griffiths avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffiths. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. San Pedro is looking to control Griffiths's arms but Griffiths gets an underhook and turns him. Now San Pedro has his back to the cage. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffiths controls his hands.
San Pedro lands a body punch. San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. San Pedro misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely. Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far. San Pedro gets off balance looking for a body kick and Griffiths counters with a lovely straight right hand! San Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Griffiths throws a leg kick but San Pedro moved away. San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Griffiths's leg but Griffiths calmly moves out of range. Griffiths rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. San Pedro connects with the punch. San Pedro lands a nice looking body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro throws a leg kick that misses. San Pedro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
San Pedro defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand. Griffiths sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1# A shot to the body from Griffiths misses letting San Pedro counter with a right hand. Griffiths feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to San Pedro's calf. Nice defenses there by San Pedro. Griffiths throws a head kick that misses. Griffiths thumps San Pedro with a low kick. A jab from San Pedro misses. Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths. San Pedro swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. San Pedro throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.#T2# San Pedro lands with a nice body punch. San Pedro misses with a looping left. San Pedro thows a body kick. Griffiths tries to catch it but that hurt him. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffiths will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Griffiths throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. San Pedro misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely. Griffiths takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. San Pedro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but San Pedro moved away. Griffiths scores with a hook. San Pedro blocks a jab. San Pedro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3# San Pedro drops his hands momentarily and Griffiths takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Griffiths misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. San Pedro drops his hands momentarily and Griffiths takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Griffiths jabs at San Pedro's body. Griffiths misses with a leg kick. Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. #T4# Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro. Griffiths misses with a looping left. San Pedro misses with a straight right. Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro checks a leg kick nicely. Griffiths lands with a kick to the temple. San Pedro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick. San Pedro dips to his left and cracks Griffiths with an uppercut! A leg kick checked by San Pedro. Griffiths misses with a double jab.
San Pedro is trying to counter with his kicks. Griffiths takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Archie Griffiths did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's time! Griffiths's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Griffiths throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths tries a low kick but San Pedro avoids it. San Pedro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. San Pedro checks a leg kick. San Pedro connects with a right hand. Griffiths shakes it off. Griffiths scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick from Griffiths lands but San Pedro takes it in his stride. A low kick from San Pedro is predictable there and Griffiths counters with a nice low kick that buckles San Pedro's knee momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Griffiths's knee but Griffiths avoids it well. Griffiths throws a lazy head kick and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. San Pedro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick. San Pedro counters with a body kick.#T1# Griffiths slips a straight right by San Pedro. Griffiths thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. An inside leg kick from San Pedro misses. Griffiths seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. And San Pedro responds with a good body kick, but Griffiths manages to step out the way in time. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet. Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but San Pedro checks it. San Pedro is trying to counter with his kicks. Griffiths takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Griffiths sees coming a mile off. San Pedro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from San Pedro! But no joy.#T2# Griffiths thumps San Pedro with a low kick. Griffiths misses the body punch and San Pedro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Griffiths lands a body shot.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Griffiths thuds a left hand into San Pedro's body. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Griffiths throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griffiths checks it well. Griffiths tries to work over San Pedro's front leg with a kick but San Pedro checks it. Griffiths misses with a leg kick. San Pedro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Griffiths punishes San Pedro's body with a nice straight punch.#T3# San Pedro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Griffiths if he has to take too many more of those.
San Pedro throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it. Griffiths throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it. Griffiths misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely. Griffiths cracks San Pedro with an open hand slap.#CL2# San Pedro clinches up against the cage. Griffiths misses with a body punch.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A head punch on the inside from Griffiths fails to land. Griffiths blocking some punches.
#BC# Griffiths breaks from the clinch.
Griffiths lunges at San Pedro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by San Pedro's hand. Griffiths swings away with a body shot that misses
and San Pedro counters with a good low kick that Griffiths was not able to check. Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Nice jab there from Griffiths. A shot to the body from Griffiths misses and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# Griffiths defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffiths throws out the jab. Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Griffiths avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths. San Pedro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Griffiths blocks it well. Griffiths avoids a kick to the body.
Griffiths gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Griffiths scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths had his way with Esteban San Pedro in that round. That's time! Griffiths's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R5# San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffiths thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice hook. San Pedro misses with a looping left. San Pedro moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffiths throws a leg kick and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range. Griffiths throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and San Pedro counters with a leg kick. Griffiths misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Griffiths stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Griffiths misses with a body shot.
San Pedro throws an off balance right hand
and Griffiths counters with a thumping low kick. Griffiths throws a leg kick but San Pedro sees it coming and checks it nicely. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Griffiths moved away. It looked like Griffiths wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. San Pedro thinks about the counter body kick. Griffiths lands with a kick to the temple. San Pedro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.#T2# Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Pedro. San Pedro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffiths. That one must have hurt. Nice shot lands for Griffiths. Griffiths throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Griffiths scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Griffiths works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths. Griffiths lands with an uppercut that bounces San Pedro off the cage and back into range. Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths gets off balance looking for a body kick and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand. Griffiths lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Griffiths throws a front kick aimed at San Pedro's knee but San Pedro avoids it well. San Pedro digs a good hook to Griffiths's body.
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griffiths. San Pedro swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Esteban San Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Griffiths fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Griffiths throws a leg kick but San Pedro sees it coming and moves out of range. Griffiths throws a right and a left that both miss. San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffiths lands a head shot. Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes. Griffiths throws out a powerful jab.#T4# Griffiths cracks San Pedro with a good jab. Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick. San Pedro misses with a looping left. Griffiths lands a nice leg kick that just misses San Pedro's sensitive parts. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Griffiths misses with a body shot.
San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Griffiths there. San Pedro blocks a jab. A jab lands there for Griffiths. San Pedro fails with an attempt to clinch.
San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths. A lazy body kick from Griffiths and San Pedro counters with a good low kick that Griffiths was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight! Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round. I think Griffiths has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths! Archie Griffiths retains his featherweight title! Our winner, Archie Griffiths, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DARE 94
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1# Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. San Pedro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. San Pedro misses with a straight right. San Pedro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia. Garcia lands with a shot to the body. Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a right hand to the body. Garcia tries a low kick but San Pedro avoids it. Garcia throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Garcia misses with a body shot.
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia. San Pedro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. San Pedro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Garcia scores with a punch 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! San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A left lands for Garcia. Garcia throws a leg kick which misses San Pedro's front leg but catches the back leg as San Pedro tries to avoid it. Garcia slips under a jab.#T1# San Pedro throws out a powerful jab. San Pedro throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab. Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. San Pedro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. San Pedro throws a chopping leg kick but Garcia manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL# San Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage. Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia. San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage. Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Garcia on the inside. 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! Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2# Garcia blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro prevents a body shot from Garcia. Garcia takes a shot to the head. Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of San Pedros head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. A right hook to the body lands for San Pedro.
Garcia takes a shot to the head. Garcia lands with a light punch inside. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Garcia scores with a nice short uppercut. San Pedro blocks the elbow strike.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of San Pedros head. Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia blocks a body shot from San Pedro. Garcia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. San Pedro misses with the head strike.
A short right from Garcia. Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. A body shot lands from San Pedro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia. San Pedro blocking some punches.
Garcia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. San Pedro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Garcia can turn it around. Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with the head strike.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro cracks Garcia with a nice body shot. Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Garcia throws an elbow but it misses.
San Pedro tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but San Pedro blocks it with crossed arms. Garcia blocks a body shot from San Pedro. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Garcia throws a head punch that misses. Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside. Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of San Pedros head. San Pedro lands a right hand. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A left lands for San Pedro. San Pedro connects with the punch. It looks like San Pedro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. San Pedro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. San Pedro misses with a low kick. Garcia staying out of range there. Garcia misses with the combination.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Garcia misses with a combination
and San Pedro counters with a good, hard body kick but Garcia shrugs it off. San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss! San Pedro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Garcia lands with a good body shot. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# San Pedro throws a sloppy body shot
letting Garcia counter with a right hand. San Pedro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. San Pedro scores with a leg kick.
Garcia checks a leg kick. San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Garcia saw it coming and moves away.
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot. Nice body kick from San Pedro. San Pedro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a thumping low kick. Garcia misses with a straight left. Garcia moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
San Pedro throws a chopping leg kick but Garcia manages to avoid taking any serious damage. 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! San Pedro misses with a straight left. #T2# San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. Garcia scores with a punch to the head. A jab lands there for San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely. Garcia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. San Pedro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garcia. San Pedro digs a good hook to Garcia's body.
Jab by Garcia. San Pedro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. Garcia connects with a body shot. San Pedro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Garcia throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. It appears San Pedro was looking to counter with a kick there. Garcia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow San Pedro down. #T3# San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut. Garcia misses with a low kick.
Garcia thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
San Pedro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garcia. San Pedro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Garcia lands the left hand.#CL# San Pedro rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut. Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# San Pedro manages to break the clinch.
#T4# San Pedro throws a body kick that misses. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL# San Pedro has closed the distance and engaged Garcia in a clinch.
San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
Garcia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but San Pedro blocks it with crossed arms. Garcia is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. San Pedro pushes Garcia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Garcia throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside. Garcia blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro. San Pedro tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A body shot lands from San Pedro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# San Pedro misses with a low kick.
San Pedro misses with a straight left. San Pedro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
San Pedro works the jab nicely. Garcia stuns San Pedro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Garcia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Garcia misses with a hook
and San Pedro counters with a nice leg kick. San Pedro throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily. Garcia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Garcia on the wrong end of a nice hook. San Pedro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. San Pedro moves away from the strike by Garcia. San Pedro getting the better of the striking in that exchange. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A decent looking cross lands there for San Pedro. San Pedro throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range. San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.#T1# Garcia throws a leg kick and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. San Pedro stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Garcia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia. Garcia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick. San Pedro slips under a jab. Garcia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around? San Pedro scores with a body shot.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far. San Pedro avoids the body shot from Garcia.
San Pedro scores with a nice right hand.
San Pedro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. San Pedro misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Garcia takes one to the chin there.#T2# Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A leg kick checked by San Pedro. San Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Garcia throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot. San Pedro backing away here, and Garcia unleashes a leg kick that just misses. San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Garcia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. San Pedro doesn't seem bothered though. Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San Pedro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro. Garcia looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.#T3# San Pedro cracks Garcia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Garcia throws out a powerful jab. Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss! Garcia cracks a nice hook into San Pedro's ribs. Garcia throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts San Pedro, as that shot connected.
San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. San Pedro closes the distance looking to clinch and Garcia counters with a right hand to the body. San Pedro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Garcia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and San Pedro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcia scrambles back to his feet. Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garcia throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. Garcia tries to clinch but San Pedro is having none of it. San Pedro works Garcia's body with a nice hook. San Pedro lands with a hook. Garcia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. San Pedro throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily. Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A kick lands to the mid section there for San Pedro. San Pedro throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it. Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters with a good, hard body kick but Garcia shrugs it off. Garcia misses with a straight right. Garcia takes a body punch but keeps moving. Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Garcia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Garcia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Garcia looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range. San Pedro is looking to counter punch. Garcia blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro clearly takes that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R4# Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss! Garcia defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro. A big right from San Pedro misses. Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent San Pedro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. A left lands for San Pedro. Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcia misses with an uppercut. A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro. Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
San Pedro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1# San Pedro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Nice uppercut lands for San Pedro. That snapped Garcia's head back.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A little feinted left hand from San Pedro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. San Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia's hands. Garcia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC# Garcia is rocked! San Pedro lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand. Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him? San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro cracks Garcia on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Garcia falls backwards against the cage. San Pedro follows up with more strikes that drop Garcia to his knees. San Pedro keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Garcia! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title! Esteban San Pedro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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DARE 86
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bishop misses with a looping left. Bishop gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Bishop throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range. Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing. San Pedro 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. Bishop fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bishop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bishop looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range. Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. San Pedro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The fight stays on the outside here - Bishop looks like he's thinking about clinching though. It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bishop moves out of range of the leg kick from San Pedro. Bishop missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bishop scores with a body shot.
#T1# San Pedro moves out of range as Bishop strikes. Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. San Pedro jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well. Bishop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2# Bishop drives through and clinches with San Pedro against the cage.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. San Pedro blocking some punches.
San Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. San Pedro lands a body shot. A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
San Pedro lands with a light punch inside. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike. San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Bishop's ribcage. Bishop let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bishop looks winded! Bishop is trying to pull guard but San Pedro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike. San Pedro lands with a short shot to the head. San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bishop backwards. San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2# San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike. Bishop misses with the head strike.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A left hand lands to the body for San Pedro.
Bishop avoids the elbow strike from San Pedro, against the cage.
A short right from San Pedro on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head. San Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike. Bishop is trying to pull guard but San Pedro has him pressed against the cage. Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop. Bishop misses with some punches.
San Pedro lands with a left to the head. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. Bishop lands a nice shot to the body. Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop misses with some punches.
#T3# San Pedro tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bishop lands a nice uppercut. Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bishop blocks a body shot from San Pedro. Bishop scores with a shot to the side of San Pedro's head. Bishop presses San Pedro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A hook to the body from San Pedro.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head. San Pedro is leaning against Bishop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bishop digs a right hand underneath San Pedro's ribcage. San Pedro let out a lung full of air as it connected. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A hook to the body from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards. San Pedro wants to stall.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop wants a takedown.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop digs a right hand into San Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Pedro's gas tank. Bishop blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2# Bishop has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but San Pedro regains guard immediately. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. San Pedro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bishop lands a couple of decent looking shots. San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# San Pedro moves into the clinch. San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop. San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bishop scores with a shot to the side of San Pedro's head. Bishop misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from San Pedro.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro digs a right hand into Bishop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bishop's gas tank. An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro. Bishop blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC# San Pedro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. San Pedro tries to work over Bishop's front leg with a kick but Bishop checks it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# San Pedro connects with a crisp jab. Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro. San Pedro delivers a nice body kick. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away. Bishop misses with a jab to the body
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. San Pedro catches Bishop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bishop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. San Pedro is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands with a nice body kick. Bishop closes the distance looking to clinch and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. San Pedro throws a big shot that misses. Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bishop checks a leg kick. Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far. Bishop misses with a straight right. Bishop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bishop shoots in and drives through. San Pedro sprawls well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bishop looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely. San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2# San Pedro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. San Pedro throws a push kick but Bishop slaps the foot to one side. San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop. Bishop missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San Pedro cracks Bishop with a right hand to the side of the head. A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target. Nice defenses there by San Pedro. Bishop misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely. A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop. Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says San Pedro as he avoids it easily. San Pedro slips a jab from Bishop. Bishop shoots in and drives through. San Pedro sprawls well. Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop. Bishop is breathing heavily. That kick from San Pedro tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on. Bishop defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bishops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3# San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. Bishop misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely. Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bishop takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro feinted there with a counter leg kick. A jab from San Pedro misses. Bishop throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range. San Pedro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
San Pedro lands with a straight right. Bishop didn't see that one coming. Bishop throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts. Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop. San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop. San Pedro swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice straight punches there by San Pedro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of San Pedro.#T4# San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet. Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro half committed to a counter leg kick. Bishop fails with a takedown attempt. San Pedro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bishop takes a step back to recover. Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. San Pedro stuns Bishop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nice straight punches there by San Pedro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of San Pedro. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off. A nice side step and Bishop releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. San Pedro throws a leg kick that misses. It seemed like Bishop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target. San Pedro blocks a head kick by Bishop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R3# San Pedro scores with a jab. Bishop throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
San Pedro misses with a straight right. San Pedro slips under a jab from Bishop. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bishop tried to score with a low kick but San Pedro checks it. San Pedro throws a head kick that misses. A low kick from San Pedro misses enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab. Bishop lands with a hook. San Pedro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose. Bishop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bishop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling San Pedro to score with a decent uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. San Pedro walks into a jab. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
San Pedro slips a straight right by Bishop. It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bishop. San Pedro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1# San Pedro throws a low kick but Bishop avoids it. Bishop is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. San Pedro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bishop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bishop throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch. San Pedro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bishop checks a leg kick. Bishop throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bishop.#TD2# Bishop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. San Pedro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Bishop throwing shots but San Pedro is blocking nicely. San Pedro is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can San Pedro avoid being mounted?#T2# Bishop is looking to advance position but San Pedro won't allow it. San Pedro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. San Pedro trying to get back to full guard but Bishop takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Bishop landing shots from mount. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bishop tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. San Pedro wants to control but Bishop is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bishop looking to control but San Pedro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. San Pedro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3# San Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. San Pedro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Bishop has his foot on San Pedro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. San Pedro works his way back into a safe position though. San Pedro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Bishop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. San Pedro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. San Pedro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# San Pedro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bishop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San Pedro has managed to get both his arms back between Bishop's legs - danger averted. San Pedro content to stall in guard here. San Pedro won't allow Bishop to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop really dominated that round. That's time! San Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Bishop throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bishop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Bishop dives in for a single leg takedown but San Pedro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. San Pedro takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses. Bishop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. San Pedro checks the leg kick. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming. A swing and a miss from San Pedro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Bishop clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Bishop is looking for a takedown. Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1# Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. San Pedro tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bishop is trying to pull guard but San Pedro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop. Bishop is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. San Pedro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bishop avoids it. A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
San Pedro lands a shot to the body. San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards. San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC# Bishop is rocked! A body shot lands from San Pedro.
Bishop is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him? San Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Bishop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bishop cracks San Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head. Bishop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?#T2# San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro. San Pedro with a hook. San Pedro moves away from the strike by Bishop. It appears San Pedro was looking to counter with a kick there. Bishop misses with a looping right. Bishop works the jab nicely. Bishop lands a lovely overhand right. Bishop throws a head kick that misses. San Pedro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bishop takes a step back to recover. San Pedro throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range. Bishop seems to have recovered his senses. San Pedro defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand. Bishop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from San Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with Bishop's head. Bishop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. A thudding body kick lands there by Bishop!
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# Bishop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL# San Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bishop, pushing him back against the cage. San Pedro misses with some punches.
Bishop missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. San Pedro blocks a body shot from Bishop. Bishop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC# San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Esteban San Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bishop. Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. A little jabbing left from Bishop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nice jab there from San Pedro. San Pedro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bishop moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a looping left. San Pedro lands a head shot.#TD2# Bishop looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES# San Pedro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4# San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. San Pedro lands a left hand.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
Bishop blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bishop misses with a body punch.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
San Pedro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro had his way with Jackson Bishop in that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5# Bishop misses with a head kick.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop misses with a hook. Bishop cracks San Pedro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. It seemed like Bishop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bishop swings widly with a right hand
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. San Pedro defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand. Bishop moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. Bishop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A lazy left from San Pedro finds it's target. Bishop has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro. Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Bishop moved away. Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. San Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1# San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bishop punishes San Pedro's body with a nice straight punch. Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. San Pedro tried to counter with a leg kick but Bishop avoided it. San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro misses with a low kick. San Pedro thumps Bishop with a low kick. Bishop connects with a body shot that sends San Pedro's belly button to the back. Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. San Pedro works Bishop's body with a nice hook. Bishop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bishop shoots in for a takedown but San Pedro shows good takedown defense. Bishop misses with a looping left. San Pedro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bishop. That did some damage! 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! San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it. Bishop throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. San Pedro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Jackson Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Jab from Bishop. Bishop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bishop slips under a jab. San Pedro sizes up Bishop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bishop throws a leg kick that misses. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
San Pedro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bishop will feel that in the morning. San Pedro defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand. Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop. Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL# San Pedro rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3# San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bishop wants to take the fight to the mat but San Pedro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop. Bishop prevents a body shot from San Pedro. Bishop prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bishop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bishop digs a right hand into San Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Pedro's gas tank. Bishop pushes San Pedro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. San Pedro lands a right hand. Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside. San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. San Pedro cracks Bishop with a nice body shot.#BC# San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4# San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro throws a nice outside leg kick. Bishop misses with a jab to the body
and San Pedro counters with an outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop. Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. As Bishop backs away, San Pedro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. San Pedro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bishop momentarily.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Bishop's front leg but catches the back leg as Bishop tries to avoid it. Bishop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Bishop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bishop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
San Pedro thumps Bishop with a low kick. Bishop goes for a double leg but San Pedro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as San Pedro continues to drive forward. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off. Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round. I think San Pedro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title! Esteban San Pedro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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DARE 78
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1# San Pedro works the jab nicely. San Pedro misses with a left hand and Fighter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fighter misses with a hook. Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fighter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro lands a head shot. San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro lands a right hook to the body.
Fighter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Fighter checks a leg kick. A swing and a miss from San Pedro. Fighter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Fighter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fighter is looking to counter punch.#T1# Fighter slips a straight right by San Pedro. Fighter jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2# San Pedro forces Fighter back against the cage and clinches. Fighter cracks San Pedro with a nice body shot. Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch. San Pedro pushes Fighter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fighter tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Fighter back against the cage. Fighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A left hand lands to the body for San Pedro.
San Pedro digs a right hand into Fighter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fighter's gas tank. Fighter misses with some punches.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. San Pedro lands with a light punch inside. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# Fighter misses with a body punch.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Fighter. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro pushes Fighter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter. Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Fighter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables San Pedro to keep the fight standing. San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Fighter lands a body punch. #T3# Fighter lands a nice uppercut. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Fighter misses with a body punch.
#BC2# San Pedro manages to break the clinch.
San Pedro lands a nice looking body shot.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Fighter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fighter. San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
and Fighter counters with a low kick, right behind San Pedro 's knee. Nice shot lands for San Pedro. Fighter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. San Pedro is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Fighter swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
#T4# Fighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro. San Pedro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fighter finds it's way round the side to connect with San Pedro's head. San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Fighter feinted there with a counter leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro throws a push kick but Fighter slaps the foot to one side. Fighter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Fighter's front leg but catches the back leg as Fighter tries to avoid it. San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Fighter moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits. Fighter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Fighter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by San Pedro. San Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fighter swats him away and circles back towards the center. Fighter is looking to counter punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# San Pedro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fighter. Fighter feinted there with a counter leg kick. Fighter staying out of range there. Fighter throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it. San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro lands with a straight right. Fighter didn't see that one coming. A jab from Fighter does it's job there. Fighter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. San Pedro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Fighter scores with a one two! San Pedro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
San Pedro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fighter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A cross from San Pedro lands. Fighter throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it. Fighter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1# Fighter scores with a leg kick.
San Pedro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fighter's head. San Pedro looks to throw a body kick and Fighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. San Pedro misses with a jab to the body
letting Fighter counter with a right hand. San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab. Fighter tries to land a leg kick but San Pedro saw it coming and moves away.
Fighter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Fighter moves away and avoids it. San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fighter in his tracks. #T2# A solid leg kick lands there for Fighter.
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! San Pedro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fighter's calf. Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fighter thuds his shin into the meat of San Pedro's side. Fighter misses with a wild body shot. San Pedro counters with a body kick. Fighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
San Pedro throws a good cross that connects.
Fighter misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely. San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Fighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San Pedro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Good standup being displayed there by San Pedro as he connects with a hook.#T3# San Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fighter. San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fighter sees it coming and avoids it easily. San Pedro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fighter throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it. Fighter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. San Pedro scores with a leg kick.
San Pedro misses with a body kick. Fighter is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
San Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. San Pedro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4# San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter avoids a kick to the body.
Fighter scores with a hook to the body. San Pedro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Fighter moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. Fighter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. San Pedro scores with a nice head shot. San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. It appears Fighter was looking to counter with a kick there. Fighter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fighter. San Pedro thows a leg kick but Fighter checks it and Fighter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Fighter staying out of range there. It looked like Fighter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from San Pedro. Esteban San Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Fighter throws the kick towards the body but San Pedro avoids it. Fighter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling San Pedro to score with a decent uppercut. San Pedro sizes up Fighter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Fighter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
Fighter half committed to a counter leg kick. San Pedro lands with an overhand left. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fighter ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Fighter quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Fighter moved out of range nicely. A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
#T1# Fighter avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. San Pedro lands with a shot to the body. San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Fighter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Fighter tried to counter with a leg kick but San Pedro avoided it. San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Fighter throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Fighter. San Pedro throws a low kick but Fighter avoids it. Fighter throws a quick counter kick to the body but San Pedro avoids it. San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fighter. San Pedro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2# San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Fighter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. San Pedro throws out a counter right but Fighter avoids it with no problem. San Pedro scores with a body shot.
Fighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fighter at a distance.
San Pedro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro lands a nice looking body shot.
Fighter tries to bum rush San Pedro with a series of wild strikes but San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the assault. San Pedro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3# San Pedro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fighter. Fighter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fighter tried to counter with a leg kick but San Pedro avoided it. Fighter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. San Pedro tried to score with a low kick but Fighter checks it. An attempted straight right counter from Fighter misses the target. Fighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San Pedro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. San Pedro avoids a kick to the body.
Fighter circles away from the clinch attempt.
San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fighter checks it well. Fighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. Fighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. Fighter feinted with a counter takedown. San Pedro throws a low kick but Fighter avoids it. Fighter throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it. San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro. Fighter throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming. Fighter swats away the attempt to clinch by San Pedro. San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fighter checks it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro really dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R4# San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. Street Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fighter throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range. A shot to the liver by San Pedro. Beautiful body shot. Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. San Pedro connects with an inside leg kick. San Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss! Fighter tries to counter with a takedown but San Pedro is quick to defend against it. San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from San Pedro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range. San Pedro throws a jab when Fighter was well out of range. Fighter looks to land a combination but San Pedro avoids it well. #T1# Fighter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fighter throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily. Fighter moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice hook. San Pedro feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down. Fighter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. San Pedro moves out of range as Fighter throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from San Pedro misses. San Pedro scores with the left hand. Fighter knows he should have avoided that one. San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it. San Pedro slips a straight right by Fighter. San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it. #T2# San Pedro lands the left hand. Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps Fighter's head back.
San Pedro digs a good body shot into Fighter's ribs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Fighter throws a right hand that misses
and Fighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fighter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Fighter takes a jab right on the kisser.
San Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fighter has time to react. San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3# San Pedro thuds his shin into the meat of Fighter's side. San Pedro tests Fighter's chin there with a solid looking shot. San Pedro feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down. Fighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow Fighter down. Fighter ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. San Pedro thows a leg kick but Fighter checks it and Fighter counters with a left to the body. Fighter misses the jab. San Pedro connects with a jab.#T4# San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Fighter. San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range. Fighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. San Pedro digs a good hook to Fighter's body.
San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. San Pedro misses with a leg kick. Fighter is looking to counter punch. Fighter moves away from the strike by San Pedro. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down. A lazy left from San Pedro finds it's target. San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fighter misses with a wild body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that fourth round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro looks to throw a body kick and Fighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
San Pedro pushes Fighter away with a front kick. San Pedro throws a sloppy head kick and Fighter moves out of range easily. Fighter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent San Pedro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fighter slips a jab from San Pedro. An attempted straight right counter from Fighter misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
San Pedro tries a quick counter leg kick but Fighter is wise to it. San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fighter. That did some damage! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by San Pedro.#T1# San Pedro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Fighter is looking to counter punch. Fighter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro throws a push kick but Fighter slaps the foot to one side. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
It looked like Fighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Fighter cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. San Pedro lands a head shot. San Pedro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
San Pedro gets off balance looking for a body kick and Fighter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for San Pedro. Fighter misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming.#T2# San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fighter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. San Pedro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a looping right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro wants to slow Fighter down by chopping away at his legs. Fighter attempts a counter takedown but San Pedro avoids it well and moves away. San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fighter takes a step back to recover. A lazy body kick from San Pedro and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. San Pedro doesn't manage to clinch there - Fighter circles away.
Fighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro. #T3# Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick. San Pedro jabs Fighter right on the nose. Fighter blinks but takes it well. San Pedro lands a really nice looking cross but Fighter seems unphased.
A jab from San Pedro finds it's way through Fighter's defenses. Nice uppercut lands for San Pedro. That snapped Fighter's head back.
San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Fighter ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. San Pedro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fighter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ouch! a nice leg kick from San Pedro, right into the meat.
San Pedro lands a body shot.
#T4# A shot to the liver by San Pedro. Beautiful body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro works Fighter's body with a nice hook. San Pedro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A solid body kick from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a hook but Fighter avoids it easily. San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Fighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fighter. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban San Pedro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well San Pedro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro is the new featherweight champion! After winning the bout, Esteban San Pedro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DARE 75: HAO VS. TONON
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1# San Pedro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Filch blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. Filch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filch unleashes a big counter combination but San Pedro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. San Pedro 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. San Pedro takes a swing at Filch's ribcage but misses. San Pedro connects with a leg kick. Filch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. San Pedro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A punch combination from Filch misses. San Pedro stuns Filch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Filch moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Filch throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem. San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Filch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from San Pedro - the referee stops the clock and Filch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says San Pedro. Filch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. The fighters circle momentarily. San Pedro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro throws a body punch but Filch moves out of range. Filch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
#T1# San Pedro doesn't manage to clinch there - Filch circles away.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro tries to score with a low kick but Filch moves his leg out of the way. Filch throws a head kick that misses and San Pedro counters with a body kick. San Pedro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Filch rushes San Pedro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. San Pedro digs a right hand into Filch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filch's gas tank. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro. Filch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but San Pedro is defending well. A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut. San Pedro prevents a body shot from Filch. San Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filch. San Pedro lands a left hand.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Filch's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Filch's ribcage. Filch let out a lung full of air as it connected. San Pedro pushes Filch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Filch scores with a shoulder strike. Filch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Filch tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Filch fails to land. San Pedro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Filch or not. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Filch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Filch tries to pull guard but San Pedro forces him back to his feet, against the cage. San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Filch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro presses Filch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Filch misses with a punch to the body.
Filch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Filch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from San Pedro on the inside. #T3# Filch lands a body shot. A right hand to the body from San Pedro.
A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
Filch lands a shot to the body. San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filch backwards. Nice body punch from Filch - that landed with a thud.
Filch can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
Filch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Filch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Filch's head. San Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filch blocks a body shot from San Pedro. Filch takes a shot to the head. Filch gets through San Pedro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Filch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Filch. #T4# San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. Filch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filch's elbow. San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Filch misses with a body punch.
Filch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filch can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
Filch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filch lands a nice shot to the body. Filch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage. San Pedro managing to block the knees to the body from Filch.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Filch avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. Filch misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Filch uses good head movement to avoid it. Filch looking for a takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. That's time! San Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# San Pedro misses the shot to the body. San Pedro swings for the body but Filch moves out of range.
Filch ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a front kick. San Pedro lands the left hand. Filch ducks right into an uppercut from San Pedro. San Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss! San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filch can do to turn this around? San Pedro scores with a jab to the body. Filch blocks the body kick.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filch moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nice body kick from San Pedro. San Pedro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. San Pedro moves away from the strike by Filch. #T1# San Pedro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filch doesn't seem bothered though. Filch with a lazy takedown attempt and San Pedro counters with an outside leg kick.
San Pedro is looking to wear down Filch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Filch loads up on a big right hand but San Pedro slips the punch. Filch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps Filch's head back.
Filch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
San Pedro connects with a crisp jab. San Pedro throws a push kick but Filch slaps the foot to one side. Filch steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Filch misses with a wild combination.
Filch staying out of range there. Filch misses with a head kick.
#T2# Filch misses with a straight right. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Filch manages to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thud! ouch! good body kick from San Pedro - that will leave a mark!
San Pedro scores with a jab to the head.
San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Filch swings away with a body shot that misses
letting San Pedro counter with a right hand. Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far. San Pedro lands with a good body shot. Filch cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Filch misses with a hook. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Filch's head but Filch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Filch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nice defenses there by San Pedro. Esteban San Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3# Filch takes a body punch but keeps moving. A good leg kick by San Pedro. San Pedro lands a really nice looking cross but Filch seems unphased.
San Pedro with a nice cross. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Filch. San Pedro throws a body kick that misses. San Pedro cracks Filch with a right hand to the side of the head. Filch fails in his attempt to clinch. San Pedro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Filch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filch. San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. San Pedro cracks the inside of Filch's front leg. No joy there for San Pedro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4# Filch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filch was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Filch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick. San Pedro connects with a body shot that sends Filch's belly button to the back. San Pedro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD2# Filch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. There's a bit of a scramble here and now San Pedro is on top in guard.
#REVR# San Pedro is pushing down on Filch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Filch is fighting to maintain full guard but San Pedro has managed to sneak the leg through. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Filch gets back to full guard.
Filch throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Filch tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Filch moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. Filch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
San Pedro dips to his left and cracks Filch with an uppercut! San Pedro lands a jab. San Pedro throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Filch counter with a right hand. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from San Pedro. Filch shrugs it off though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Filch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick. Filch ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. San Pedro cracks Filch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1# Filch fails with a takedown attempt. San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Filch! But no joy. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filch.
San Pedro scores with a leg kick.
Filch slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. San Pedro throws a shot to the body.
Filch slips a straight right by San Pedro. Filch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. A slapping leg kick lands for San Pedro.
San Pedro scores with a jab to the jaw. San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2# San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Filch avoids it. San Pedro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Filch. Filch circles away out of range and recomposes himself. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. Filch getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Filch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Filch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A jab from San Pedro does it's job there. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filch throws out the jab. A thudding body kick lands there by San Pedro!
Filch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Nice defenses there by Filch.#T3# Nice straight punches there by San Pedro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a hook. Filch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro scores with a push kick. San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Filch checks it well. San Pedro defending well as Filch loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro takes a swing at Filch's ribcage but misses. Filch throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Filch fails with a takedown attempt. Filch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Filch throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. San Pedro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Filch if he has to take too many more of those.
San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filch. That did some damage!#T4# Filch pushing out the jab but it's not landing. San Pedro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Filch. Filch circles away out of range and recomposes himself. San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Filch is just out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by San Pedro. San Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Filch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Filch off balance momentarily. San Pedro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filch digs a good hook to San Pedro's body.
Filch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro. A shot to the body from Filch misses and San Pedro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Filch really felt that one! San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Filch. San Pedro blocks a head kick by Filch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro clearly takes that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# San Pedro connects with a jab. Filch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
San Pedro throws a sloppy head kick and Filch moves out of range easily. Filch throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. San Pedro throws a lazy uppercut
and Filch counters with a nice low kick that buckles San Pedro's knee momentarily. A jab from San Pedro misses. Filch is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Filch checks a leg kick. Filch shoots in looking for a takedown. San Pedro tries to sprawl out of it but Filch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. San Pedro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1# Filch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Filch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Filch throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. Filch moves away from the strike by San Pedro. Filch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. Filch throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Filch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro. San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro thumps Filch with a low kick. San Pedro scores with a nice right hand.
Filch sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2# San Pedro connects with a jab. San Pedro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Filch throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro swings for the body but Filch moves out of range.
Filch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. San Pedro swings for the body but Filch moves out of range.
Filch scores with the left hand. San Pedro knows he should have avoided that one. San Pedro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Filch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab. Filch unleashes a big counter combination but San Pedro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Filch throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. Filch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab. San Pedro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. San Pedro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Filch ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Filch slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a solid leg kick but Filch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at San Pedro. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Filch! But no joy. San Pedro throws a good cross that connects.
Filch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. San Pedro lunges at Filch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filch's hand. #CL2# Filch moves into the clinch. Filch lands a left hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Filch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far. San Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC# San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4# Filch scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Filch missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Filch tries a head kick but it misses.
San Pedro feinted there with a counter leg kick. Filch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Filch lands a right hook to the body.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL# San Pedro closes the distance and pushes Filch back into the cage. Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro lands with a light punch inside. A short uppercut from San Pedro. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Filch controls his hands.
San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch. Filch is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head. San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Filch uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro had his way with Zilch Filch in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R5# San Pedro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Filch misses with a takedown attempt and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Filch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro lands a head shot. San Pedro scores with a jab. San Pedro defending well as Filch loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. San Pedro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro scores with a spinning back kick! Filch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Filch does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# San Pedro rushes Filch and presses him up against the cage. Filch prevents a body shot from San Pedro. #T1# Filch working aggressively here.
Filch working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filch. A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. Filch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro lands with a left to the head. Filch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. Filch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. Filch tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Filch takes a shot to the head. #ROC# Filch is rocked! San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filch is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him? Filch blocking some punches.
Filch misses with some punches.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
Filch seems to have recovered his senses. A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike. Zilch Filch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filch's elbow. #TD2# Filch manages to pull guard.
San Pedro stopping the sweep attempt from Filch. Filch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. San Pedro won't allow Filch to sweep him here. Filch tries to strike from the bottom.
Filch 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. Filch is striking from the bottom but San Pedro uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. San Pedro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Filch manages to get to full guard.
San Pedro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3# Filch striking off his back but it's not causing San Pedro any problems. Filch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as San Pedro controls the pace.#SU# San Pedro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Filch throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. An inside leg kick from Filch misses. Filch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and San Pedro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filch scrambles back to his feet. San Pedro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Filch. San Pedro feints and then cracks Filch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Filch down. #T4# A telegraphed right hand from Filch misses the target. San Pedro scores with a nice right hand.
San Pedro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filch doesn't seem bothered though. San Pedro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Filch's calf. San Pedro 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.
Filch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. San Pedro moves out of range of the leg kick from Filch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Filch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Filch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. San Pedro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. San Pedro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for San Pedro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro 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:
KOFC 123 - The Big Finale
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Hoyo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hoyo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A telegraphed right hand from Hoyo misses the target. San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight. San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hoyo cracks San Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Hoyo. Hoyo throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. Hoyo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. San Pedro motions for Hoyo to come forward. San Pedro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoyo misses with a looping left. Hoyo's coach down at mickeyharts the greatest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hoyo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoyo. San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hoyo slips a straight right by San Pedro. San Pedro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1# Hoyo avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Hoyo swings away with a body shot that misses
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hoyo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hoyo throws a series of punches but San Pedro avoids them all with ease. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Hoyo manages to avoid it. Hoyo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro. San Pedro tries to counter by clinching up but Hoyo breaks away and moves out of range. Hoyo swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Hoyo throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro misses with a hook
enabling Hoyo to counter with a crisp jab. Hoyo misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. That kick from San Pedro tenderised Hoyo's leg. Hoyo is trying to keep his angry face on. San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoyo. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoyo.
#T2# San Pedro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoyo. Hoyo circles away out of range and recomposes himself. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Hoyo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoyo! But no joy. San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoyo at a distance.
Hoyo misses with a hook. Hoyo cracks San Pedro with an open hand slap. San Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick. San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoyo. San Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoyo's hands. San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps Hoyo's head back.
#ROC# Hoyo is rocked! San Pedro drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hoyo right on the button. Hoyo goes down! San Pedro follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! San Pedro gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title! An out of breath Esteban San Pedro 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:
KOFC 121 - Fitzpatrick v James
Date: Sep 02, 2018 |
#R1# A big left from Chavez misses. San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight. A decent looking cross lands there for San Pedro. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chavez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from San Pedro - the referee stops the clock and Chavez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says San Pedro. Chavez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. San Pedro thuds a left hand into Chavez's body. A jab from Chavez finds it's way through San Pedro's defenses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# San Pedro clinches up against the cage. San Pedro working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by San Pedro.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro. #T1# Chavez misses with some punches.
Chavez is trying to break the clinch but San Pedro is controlling him. San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike. Chavez avoiding damage as San Pedro throws knees to the body.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez. Chavez blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro gets through Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Chavez throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro lands a left hand.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. San Pedro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! San Pedro lands a right hand. A short right from Chavez. San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chavezs head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro lands a right hand. Chavez digs a right hand into San Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Pedro's gas tank. Chavez lands with a light punch inside. San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head. Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards. San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chavez backwards. #ROC# Chavez is rocked! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. Chavez is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him? San Pedro is leaning against Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Chavez seems to have recovered his senses. San Pedro misses with the head strike.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Chavez just leaning against San Pedro, taking a breather. Chavez is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Chavez has San Pedro pressed against the cage.
Chavez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez. #T3# San Pedro lands a shoulder strike. Stalling in the clinch from Chavez.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
San Pedro tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nice body kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Chavez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it. San Pedro throws a hook but Chavez blocks it. Nice body punch from Chavez. San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
#T4# Chavez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chavez tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. San Pedro misses with a lunging right hand
letting Chavez counter with a right hand. Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. San Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Chavez avoids it. Chavez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from San Pedro. A swing and a miss from Chavez. San Pedro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. San Pedro thuds a left hand into Chavez's body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# A punch lands to the side of San Pedro 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nice defenses there by Chavez. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chavez! But no joy. San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Chavez moves away from the strike by San Pedro. Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range. Chavez misses with a straight left. San Pedro gets off balance looking for a body kick and Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Chavez throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far. San Pedro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chavez counters with a right hand to the body. San Pedro misses with a body kick. San Pedro throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range. San Pedro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. San Pedro checks a leg kick. Chavez moves out of range of the strikes. San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavez can do to turn this around? San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A little jabbing left from Chavez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jab from San Pedro.#T2# San Pedro throws a lazy uppercut
and Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping San Pedro at a distance.
Chavez throws a lazy body kick and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away. San Pedro misses with a looping right. Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Chavez moved away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. San Pedro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Chavez throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3# Chavez lands with a cross. San Pedro lands with a nice body kick. Chavez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
San Pedro throws a lazy body kick and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Chavez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Chavez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. San Pedro lands with a kick to the ribs.
San Pedro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chavez swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chavez throws out a powerful jab.#CL# San Pedro gets in close and instigates a clinch. San Pedro being controlled against the cage. Chavez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch. Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Estaban Chavez will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R3# San Pedro cracks Chavez with an open hand slap. Chavez goes for a high kick. It partially lands. San Pedro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
San Pedro is looking for a counter combo. Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chavez takes a shot right to the bread basket. A shot to the liver by San Pedro. Beautiful body shot. Chavez throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Chavez moves out of range of the body kick. A good leg kick by San Pedro. Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro moves out of range as Chavez throws a body kick.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez misses with a body punch
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chavez lands a jab to the nose. Chavez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2# San Pedro misses with a hook
and Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chavez scores with the left hand. San Pedro knows he should have avoided that one. Chavez checks a low kick from San Pedro. Nice uppercut lands for Chavez. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chavez thows a leg kick but San Pedro checks it enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. Good shot there by San Pedro. A big left from San Pedro misses. Chavez now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Chavez misses with a hook. Sloppy strikes from Chavez. Those never looked like landing. #T3# Chavez slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro thuds a left hand into Chavez's body. San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range. Chavez defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here. Chavez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses. Chavez throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. San Pedro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing. San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range. It seemed like Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Chavez connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body kick from San Pedro. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro clearly takes that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# San Pedro takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses. A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Chavez moved away. San Pedro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Chavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. San Pedro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1# San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Chavez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Chavez misses with a kick to the body and San Pedro counters with a slapping leg kick. San Pedro blocks the body kick.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. San Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chavez's hands. San Pedro lands a nice hook to Chavez's body. Chavez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2# Chavez throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. San Pedro lands the left hand. San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chavez's sensitive parts. San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. Chavez shapes to counter with a head kick. Chavez looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro. #T3# Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. Chavez moves away from the strike by San Pedro. Chavez on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL# San Pedro gets a clinch. Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far. Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut. Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4# San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A battle for position here, against the cage. A body shot lands from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez. San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Chavez takes a shot to the head. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro. Chavez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro had his way with Estaban Chavez in that round. That's time! San Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R5# San Pedro cracks Chavez with a hook to the temple - Chavez is on wobbly legs here! San Pedro swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Chavez falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! San Pedro wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title! Esteban San Pedro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KOFC 118 - Hallick vs Karelin
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
#R1# Bittencourt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. San Pedro cracks Bittencourt with a right hand to the side of the head. Bittencourt connects with an inside leg kick. Bittencourt throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A chopping leg kick lands by Bittencourt. Donk. San Pedro catches Bittencourt right on the button with a cross. Crunch! Bittencourt slams his shin into San Pedro's torso. Bittencourt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range. Bittencourt takes a body punch but keeps moving. San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bittencourt. And Bittencourt responds with a good body kick, but San Pedro manages to step out the way in time. Bittencourt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Bittencourt throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bittencourt. Bittencourt lands a right hook to the body.
San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. San Pedro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1# San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. San Pedro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mahalo Bittencourt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bittencourt throws a good cross that connects.
San Pedro dips to his left and cracks Bittencourt with an uppercut! San Pedro checks the leg kick. A little feinted left hand from San Pedro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. San Pedro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. San Pedro cracks Bittencourt with a good jab. Bittencourt misses with a body kick. San Pedro is looking to counter the offense by Bittencourt and move into the clinch. San Pedro takes a swing at Bittencourt's ribcage but misses. Nice body kick from Bittencourt. Bittencourt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
#T2# Bittencourt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bittencourt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bittencourt. San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bittencourt. Bittencourt obviously looking to wear him down.
Bittencourt keeps the fight on the outside. San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bittencourt tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bittencourt misses with a right hand and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Bittencourt moves away and avoids it. Bittencourt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Bittencourt wants to slow San Pedro down by chopping away at his legs. A punch lands to the side of San Pedro 's head but he takes it in his stride. San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bittencourt sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3# Bittencourt throws a leg kick #CL# and San Pedro counters by clinching up. Bittencourt swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bittencourt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bittencourt. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
Bittencourt misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bittencourt throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike. San Pedro tries to work over Bittencourt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bittencourt misses with the head strike.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bittencourt lands a left hand.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Bittencourt blocks it.
San Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4# Bittencourt misses with some punches.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Bittencourt controls the action.
San Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Bittencourt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Bittencourt.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
Bittencourt lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Bittencourt. Bittencourt misses with a short punch on the inside. Bittencourt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Bittencourt avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. Bittencourt blocks an uppercut.
Bittencourt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bittencourt can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
Bittencourt working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Bittencourt misses with a looping right. It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bittencourt. San Pedro throws a solid leg kick but Bittencourt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at San Pedro. A nice side step and Bittencourt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Bittencourt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bittencourt throws a quick inside leg kick. Bittencourt misses with a low kick.
San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Bittencourt manages to avoid it. Bittencourt staying out of range there. Danga de danga de dang - San Pedro scores with a four punch combination! Bittencourt throws a push kick but San Pedro slaps the foot to one side. Bittencourt misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bittencourt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bittencourt throws a body kick that misses and San Pedro counters with a thumping low kick. Bittencourt thumps San Pedro with a low kick.#T1# Bittencourt delivers a nice body kick. Bittencourt thows a left - swing and a miss! San Pedro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bittencourt avoids it. Bittencourt checks a leg kick nicely. Bittencourt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nice cross by San Pedro. San Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bittencourt. Bittencourt misses with a wild body shot. San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. San Pedro lands with an overhand left. Bittencourt tests San Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bittencourt scores with a nice body kick.
Bittencourt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bittencourt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bittencourt closes the distance and lands a one-two. Bittencourt throws a leg kick that is checked and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. Bittencourt throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily. San Pedro is looking to counter punch. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bittencourt misses with a body shot.
San Pedro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bittencourt manages to circle out of the way. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bittencourt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from San Pedro - the referee stops the clock and Bittencourt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says San Pedro. Bittencourt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Bittencourt tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3# A head kick by Bittencourt misses #CL# and San Pedro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bittencourt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from San Pedro.
Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Bittencourt misses with some punches.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bittencourt controls his hands.
San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Bittencourt's ribcage. Bittencourt let out a lung full of air as it connected. San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Bittencourt has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bittencourt controls his hands.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bittencourt's elbow. San Pedro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Bittencourt managing to block the knees to the body from San Pedro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bittencourt. #T4# Bittencourt lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice left hand lands by Bittencourt.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bittencourt's elbow. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far. San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bittencourt misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bittencourt controls his hands.
San Pedro is leaning against Bittencourt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. San Pedro tries to work over Bittencourt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bittencourt has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. Bittencourt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. San Pedro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bittencourt can turn it around. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Bittencourt controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mahalo Bittencourt 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! #R3# Bittencourt misses with a looping left. San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Nice defenses there by San Pedro. San Pedro takes a shot right to the bread basket. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Bittencourt uses good head movement to avoid it. Bittencourt slips under a jab. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from San Pedro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bittencourt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bittencourt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. San Pedro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bittencourt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bittencourt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and San Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from San Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bittencourt thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# Bittencourt lands with a nice body kick. San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bittencourt to score with a decent uppercut. Bittencourt connects with a high kick. Bittencourt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bittencourt to score with a decent uppercut. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. Bittencourt tries a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro is wise to it. San Pedro moves out of range as Bittencourt throws a body kick.
Bittencourt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling San Pedro to score with a decent uppercut. Bittencourt lands a right hook to the body.
San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bittencourt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bittencourt connects with the punch. Bittencourt misses with a straight right. San Pedro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bittencourt avoids it. Bittencourt misses with a low kick.
Bittencourt throws a leg kick that misses. Bittencourt scores with a hook. San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bittencourt. Mahalo Bittencourt seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bittencourt lands with an overhand left. Bittencourt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro.#CL# San Pedro clinches up with Bittencourt and pushes him back against the cage. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Bittencourt avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. Bittencourt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bittencourt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt San Pedro or not. Bittencourt blocks a body shot from San Pedro. #T3# Bittencourt misses with some punches.
Bittencourt misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Bittencourt controls the action.
Bittencourt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Bittencourt. Bittencourt blocking some punches.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro tries to work over Bittencourt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bittencourt working aggressively here.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Bittencourt. San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bittencourt misses with a hook from the clinch. Bittencourt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Bittencourt.
Bittencourt blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro lands with a short shot to the head. San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4# San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bittencourt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bittencourt. Bittencourt misses with the head strike.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bittencourt blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro. Bittencourt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahalo Bittencourt really dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# San Pedro lands with an overhand left.#ROC# Bittencourt is rocked! Bittencourt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range. San Pedro tries to counter by clinching up but Bittencourt breaks away and moves out of range. Bittencourt is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him? Bittencourt slips a jab from San Pedro. Bittencourt fakes the leg kick and cracks San Pedro in the body. #KD# San Pedro lands a big uppercut and Bittencourt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bittencourt looks OK. San Pedro waves Bittencourt back to his feet! Bittencourt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. San Pedro closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bittencourt! San Pedro dives in looking to finish! Bittencourt is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title! An out of breath Esteban San Pedro 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:
KOFC 115 - Out vs Karelin
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1# San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hoyo throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Hoyo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. San Pedro eats them both and turns towards Hoyo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. San Pedro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. San Pedro avoids the body shot from Hoyo.
Hoyo throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. A cross from Hoyo lands. San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing. San Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoyo. San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoyo can pounce on him.
We've been informed that Hoyo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Hoyo misses with an uppercut. Hoyo looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range. San Pedro slips under a jab from Hoyo. San Pedro throws a low kick but Hoyo moves out of range easily. #T1# San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoyo. San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hoyo lands with a straight right. San Pedro didn't see that one coming. Hoyo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. San Pedro connects with a body shot that sends Hoyo's belly button to the back. Hoyo checks a low kick from San Pedro. A looping hook to the body misses from Hoyo. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. Hoyo throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. Hoyo throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. San Pedro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL# San Pedro moves into the clinch. Hoyo misses with a body punch.
San Pedro lands an uppercut. San Pedro lands an uppercut.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from San Pedro on the inside. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoyo tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hoyo trying to stall but San Pedro improves his position.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoyo misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro is working Hoyo over against the cage. San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoyo backwards. A short uppercut from San Pedro. #BC# San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. San Pedro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Hoyo is out of range. Hoyo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Hoyo manages to avoid it.#T3# Hoyo misses with a double jab
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. San Pedro misses with a body kick. Hoyo misses with a hook. An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. San Pedro lands a really nice looking cross but Hoyo seems unphased.
Hoyo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Hoyo misses with a straight right. Hoyo lands a jab to the nose. Hoyo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of San Pedro's head. A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. Hoyo misses with a straight right. A big right from Hoyo misses. San Pedro walks into a jab.#T4# Hoyo misses the jab. Hoyo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Hoyo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoyo. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Hoyo manages to avoid it. San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoyo. San Pedro pushes Hoyo away with a front kick. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro is looking to counter with a body kick. Hoyo throws a half hearted mid kick. San Pedro is looking to counter with a shot to the body. San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Hoyo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. San Pedro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. San Pedro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL# Hoyo tries to keep at a distance but San Pedro has taken the fight into the clinch. San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Froyo Hoyo will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# San Pedro misses with a hook. Hoyo ducked under it nicely. San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoyo. Nice cross by Hoyo. Hoyo slips under a jab. San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Hoyo's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoyo tries to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. Hoyo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San Pedro thinks about countering with a body kick. Hoyo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro staying out of range there. A little feinted left hand from San Pedro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. San Pedro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. San Pedro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. San Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick. Froyo Hoyo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# San Pedro moves out of range as Hoyo strikes. Hoyo throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it. San Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Hoyo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hoyo throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. San Pedro throws a body kick that misses and Hoyo counters with a nice uppercut. Hoyo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. San Pedro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoyo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Hoyo manages to avoid it. San Pedro misses with a leg kick. Hoyo sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. San Pedro moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2# San Pedro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hoyo misses with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hoyo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A swing and a miss from Hoyo. Hoyo misses with a double jab.
San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoyo. A kick lands to the mid section there for San Pedro. San Pedro scores with a hook. Hoyo jabs San Pedro to the body, keeping him at a distance. Hoyo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A chopping leg kick lands by San Pedro. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3# Hoyo scores with a jab to the head.
Hoyo misses with a body kick. Hoyo takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. Nice defenses there by Hoyo. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro throws a right and a left that both miss. Hoyo scores with a jab to the head.
San Pedro blocks a jab. Hoyo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hoyo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
Hoyo throws out a leg kick but San Pedro moves out of range and Hoyo only half commits. San Pedro wants to clinch.#T4# San Pedro takes one to the chin there. San Pedro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hoyo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoyo misses with a looping left. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoyo, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hoyo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoyo throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. Hoyo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a nice leg kick. Hoyo misses with a looping left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Froyo Hoyo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hoyo jabs San Pedro right on the nose. San Pedro blinks but takes it well. Hoyo throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range. A counter left hand to the body from San Pedro misses its target. Hoyo scores with a decent looking hook. Hoyo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoyo. A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. San Pedro swings widly with a right hand
and Hoyo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hoyo slips a straight right by San Pedro. San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Froyo Hoyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hoyo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hoyo misses with a straight left. Hoyo misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely. #T1# Hoyo fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Hoyo misses its intended target. San Pedro throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoyo counters with a good low kick that San Pedro was not able to check. A big left from Hoyo misses. A quick step to the side and San Pedro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by San Pedro. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro slips under a jab. San Pedro half committed to a counter leg kick. Hoyo scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Hoyo throws a big shot that misses. San Pedro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoyo is out of range. It seemed like Hoyo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jab from San Pedro.#T2# A shot to the body from Hoyo misses enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. Hoyo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro defending well as Hoyo loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoyo on the side of the head. #ROC# Hoyo is rocked! Hoyo avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
Hoyo is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him? San Pedro drops Hoyo with a huge uppercut! Hoyo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. San Pedro is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title! Our winner, Esteban San Pedro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
KOFC 112 - Slurper vs Knox
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1# Bittencourt throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. Bittencourt lands a glancing blow to the side of San Pedro's head. Bittencourt lunges at San Pedro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by San Pedro's hand. Sloppy strikes from Bittencourt. Those never looked like landing. Bittencourt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bittencourt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bittencourt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Bittencourt was looking to counter with a kick there. Bittencourt scores with the left hand. San Pedro knows he should have avoided that one. San Pedro lands with a right hand. San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bittencourt at a distance.
Bittencourt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bittencourt scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bittencourt delivers a nice body kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bittencourt misses with the body kick and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# San Pedro walks into a straight right hand from Bittencourt. Bittencourt misses with a jab, cross combination.
San Pedro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Nice body kick from Bittencourt. Bittencourt misses with a kick to the body.
San Pedro checks a leg kick. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Bittencourt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bittencourt. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. Bittencourt throws a nice inside leg kick. Bittencourt misses with a body kick. San Pedro now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bittencourt throws a combination that misses and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bittencourt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro misses the jab. Bittencourt tried to counter with a leg kick but San Pedro avoided it.#T2# Bittencourt scores with a leg kick.
Bittencourt misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bittencourt under the eye. This has been an exciting period of action! Bittencourt throws the kick towards the body but San Pedro avoids it. San Pedro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2# Bittencourt is rocked! Bittencourt moves away from the strike by San Pedro. Oh Bittencourt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bittencourt missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bittencourt seems to have got his legs back now. San Pedro lunges at Bittencourt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bittencourt's hand. San Pedro blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2# San Pedro forces Bittencourt back against the cage and clinches. San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Bittencourt uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. San Pedro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3# Bittencourt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bittencourt misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice body punch from San Pedro - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. #BC# Bittencourt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bittencourt gets off balance looking for a body kick letting San Pedro counter with a right hand. Bittencourt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro feints a counter leg kick. Bittencourt lands a body shot.
#CL2# San Pedro moves into the clinch. Bittencourt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bittencourt misses with some punches.
San Pedro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bittencourt lands a nice uppercut. San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bittencourts head. Bittencourt misses with the head strike.
San Pedro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bittencourt up against the cage. San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bittencourt backwards. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bittencourt prevents a body shot from San Pedro. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut. Bittencourt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro lands with a short shot to the head. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bittencourt. San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Bittencourt.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Bittencourt prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bittencourt backwards. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Bittencourt avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. San Pedro lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Bittencourt throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. Bittencourt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bittencourt throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mahalo Bittencourt is winning the standup battle so far. Bittencourt throws a leg kick but San Pedro sees it coming and checks it nicely. San Pedro thows a body kick. Bittencourt tries to catch it but that hurt him. Bittencourt throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. San Pedro with a nice cross. The fighters circling - Bittencourt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bittencourt's sensitive parts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick. San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. San Pedro takes a kick to the side of the head. San Pedro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bittencourt. Bittencourt obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1# San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt backing away here, and San Pedro unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Bittencourt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. San Pedro throws a poor cross that misses
and Bittencourt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Bittencourt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A shot to the body from Bittencourt misses letting San Pedro counter with a right hand. Bittencourt misses with a wild combination.
Bittencourt lands an overhand right. Bittencourt throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bittencourt throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. Mahalo Bittencourt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro's corner calls for a 1-2. San Pedro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bittencourt scores with a one two! San Pedro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bittencourt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bittencourt connects with a high kick. Bittencourt misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. Bittencourt misses with the body kick and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Bittencourt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bittencourt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Bittencourt swats away the attempt to clinch by San Pedro.#CL2# San Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bittencourt, pushing him back against the cage. Bittencourt blocking some punches.
San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bittencourt backwards. #T3# San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bittencourt. San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Esteban San Pedro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bittencourt working aggressively here.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bittencourt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro lands an uppercut. Bittencourt tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
Bittencourt misses with a short punch on the inside. Bittencourt tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bittencourt wants to get back to striking at distance but San Pedro won't allow it.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bittencourt controls his hands.
Bittencourt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut. San Pedro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bittencourt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if San Pedro can turn it around. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Bittencourt controls the action.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bittencourt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bittencourt has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Bittencourt has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bittencourt backwards. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Bittencourt avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bittencourt. Bittencourt blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike. Bittencourt tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
Bittencourt lands with a left to the head. A nice left hand lands by San Pedro.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Bittencourt.
Bittencourt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban San Pedro 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! #R3# Bittencourt misses with a looping left. San Pedro throws out a counter right but Bittencourt avoids it with no problem. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bittencourt throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily. San Pedro defending well as Bittencourt loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. An inside leg kick lands from Bittencourt. San Pedro slips a straight right by Bittencourt. Bittencourt throws a half hearted mid kick. San Pedro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bittencourt. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bittencourt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bittencourt throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily. Bittencourt scores with a sloppy right hand. San Pedro should have avoided that one. Bittencourt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab. Bittencourt is looking to land body kicks.#T1# Bittencourt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bittencourt's hands. Bittencourt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. San Pedro lands with a nice body punch. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bittencourt.
San Pedro lands a nice looking body shot.
San Pedro lands a glancing blow to the side of Bittencourt's head. San Pedro throws a push kick but Bittencourt slaps the foot to one side. San Pedro misses with a straight left. Bittencourt just misses with a punch to the body.
Bittencourt throws out a leg kick but San Pedro moves out of range and Bittencourt only half commits. Bittencourt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2# San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bittencourt tries to land a body kick enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. San Pedro needs to keep his hands up - Bittencourt had a free shot at his head there. Bittencourt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. San Pedro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bittencourt counters with an outside leg kick.
San Pedro misses with a hook. Bittencourt ducked under it nicely. And Bittencourt counters with a quick kick to the body but San Pedro blocks it. Bittencourt throws a leg kick that is checked and San Pedro counters with a low kick, right behind Bittencourt 's knee. Bittencourt misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Bittencourt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut there from Bittencourt. Bittencourt misses with a body kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Bittencourt. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# San Pedro throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. San Pedro throws a push kick but Bittencourt slaps the foot to one side. San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bittencourt is just out of range. San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bittencourt. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Bittencourt.
Nice body kick from San Pedro. San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Bittencourt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San Pedro checks a leg kick. San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bittencourt misses with the body kick and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Bittencourt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bittencourt lands a nice hook to San Pedro's body. San Pedro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bittencourt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4# Bittencourt swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Bittencourt lands a nice leg kick that just misses San Pedro's sensitive parts. San Pedro is looking to score with low kicks. Bittencourt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bittencourt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bittencourt has time to react. San Pedro slips a straight right by Bittencourt. San Pedro throws a head kick that misses. Bittencourt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits San Pedros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bittencourt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San Pedro. Bittencourt thuds his shin into the meat of San Pedro's side. Bittencourt misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a slapping leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mahalo Bittencourt did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# San Pedro tries to clinch but Bittencourt moves out of range. Bittencourt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. San Pedro lands a nice hook to Bittencourt's body. Bittencourt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bittencourt connects with a solid leg kick. San Pedro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bittencourt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. San Pedro throws a body punch but Bittencourt moves out of range. Bittencourt lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily. Bittencourt lands a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro avoids the body shot from Bittencourt.
San Pedro scores with a jab to the head.
San Pedro catches Bittencourt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bittencourt throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1# Bittencourt throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro wants to counter with a clinch but Bittencourt pushes him away. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! San Pedro with a jab. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Bittencourt's head but Bittencourt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bittencourt lands with a kick to the temple. San Pedro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" San Pedro blocks a jab. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bittencourt moves away. San Pedro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bittencourt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Bittencourt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. San Pedro throws a body kick that misses. #KD2# San Pedro lands a left and a right that send Bittencourt crashing to the mat, dazed. San Pedro thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bittencourt is out of range and San Pedro settles back down. Bittencourt misses with a body kick. Bittencourt misses the shot to the body. San Pedro punishes Bittencourt's body with a nice straight punch. Bittencourt lands a slapping body shot.
San Pedro throws a body kick that misses. And Bittencourt counters with a quick kick to the body but San Pedro blocks it. Bittencourt keeps San Pedro at a distance using the push kick. #T3# San Pedro misses the shot to the body. Bittencourt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bittencourt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping San Pedro at a distance.
Bittencourt walks into a left hand. Bittencourt moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Bittencourt catches San Pedro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bittencourt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San Pedro throws a good cross that connects.
Bittencourt throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bittencourt misses with a head kick.
San Pedro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bittencourt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. San Pedro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. San Pedro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4# Bittencourt misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro moves out of range as Bittencourt strikes. San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bittencourt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Bittencourt. San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bittencourt. San Pedro throws a body punch but Bittencourt moves out of range. Bittencourt is looking to counter with a shot to the body. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bittencourt throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range. Bittencourt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. San Pedro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
San Pedro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bittencourt. Bittencourt moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that fourth round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# San Pedro throws a leg kick that misses. Bittencourt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. San Pedro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. San Pedro lands a glancing blow to the side of Bittencourt's head. Bittencourt misses with a low kick. San Pedro lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot by Bittencourt. Bittencourt sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bittencourt throws a leg kick but San Pedro sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bittencourt, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro throws a low kick but Bittencourt moves out of range easily. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bittencourt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bittencourt is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. #T1# Bittencourt misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro blocks the body kick.
Bittencourt looks to throw a body kick#CL2# and San Pedro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. San Pedro tries a body shot but Bittencourt blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. Bittencourt lands a right hand. Bittencourt working aggressively here.
Bittencourt tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro blocking some punches.
Bittencourt blocking some punches.
A short right from San Pedro. Bittencourt lands a hook that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. Bittencourt digs a right hand underneath San Pedro's ribcage. San Pedro let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bittencourt misses with the head strike.
Mahalo Bittencourt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A nice left hand lands by Bittencourt.
San Pedro dips a shoulder and cracks Bittencourt with a mighty uppercut! Bittencourt falls back against the cage and San Pedro unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bittencourt is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - San Pedro screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro is the new featherweight champion! A victorious Esteban San Pedro 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:
KOFC 109 - Slurper vs Reid 2
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1# Pacheco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Pacheco scores with a shot to the body.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacheco is just out of range. San Pedro misses with a looping left. A counter left hand to the body from Pacheco misses its target. San Pedro throws a solid leg kick but Pacheco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at San Pedro. Pacheco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. San Pedro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Pacheco lands with a nice body punch. Pacheco closes the distance but San Pedro moves to the side and San Pedro counters with a low kick, right behind Pacheco 's knee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pacheco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Pacheco blocks a low kick nicely. Pacheco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San Pedro has time to react. Pacheco misses the body punch and San Pedro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pacheco thinking. San Pedro misses with a straight left. #T1# Pacheco tries to close the distance and clinch up but San Pedro swats him away and circles back towards the center. Pacheco misses with a wild body shot. Pacheco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. Pacheco has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dark Corner in the buildup to the fight. San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. Pacheco misses with a straight left. Pacheco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. San Pedro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
San Pedro scores with a head kick.
Pacheco throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters with a low kick, right behind Pacheco 's knee. San Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pacheco.#T2# San Pedro throws the left hand but Pacheco avoids the punch easily. Pacheco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from San Pedro misses. Pacheco throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. San Pedro blocks a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pacheco slips a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a hook but Pacheco avoids it easily. Pacheco moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Pacheco avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Pacheco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a head shot. Pacheco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacheco slips under a jab. San Pedro throws a big shot that misses.#T3# Pacheco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Pacheco moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Pacheco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Pacheco misses with a hook. San Pedro throws a shot to the body.
San Pedro scores with a body shot.
San Pedro thumps Pacheco with a low kick. Good shot there by Pacheco. San Pedro wants to slow Pacheco down by chopping away at his legs. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A good leg kick by San Pedro. Pacheco takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4# Pacheco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pacheco misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Pacheco throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pacheco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pacheco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Pacheco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. San Pedro throws a series of punches but Pacheco avoids them all with ease. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pacheco misses with a hook. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Pacheco sees it coming and moves out of range. Pacheco throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here. Pacheco lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Pacheco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro misses with a looping right. Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pacheco just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacheco is looking to wear down San Pedro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Pacheco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Pacheco moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Pacheco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
San Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Donk. Pacheco catches San Pedro right on the button with a cross. Pacheco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Pacheco throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. San Pedro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Pacheco 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pacheco takes one on the button. Pacheco just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacheco blocks the body kick.
San Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pacheco's hands.#T1##CL# Pacheco clinches up with San Pedro and pushes him back against the cage. San Pedro lands a left hand.
San Pedro lands an uppercut. San Pedro tries to work over Pacheco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pachecos head. Pacheco working aggressively here.
A short left from Pacheco. A right hand to the body from San Pedro.
A nice left hand lands by Pacheco.
Pacheco gets through San Pedro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Pacheco managing to block the knees to the body from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pacheco backwards. San Pedro missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pacheco blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pacheco jumps guard but San Pedro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2# Pacheco scores with a shot to the side of San Pedro's head. Pacheco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. Pacheco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. San Pedro tries to work over Pacheco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pacheco can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pacheco tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pacheco tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
Pacheco struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
Pacheco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. San Pedro tries to work over Pacheco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pacheco. A battle for position here, against the cage. Pacheco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Pacheco blocks it.
#T3# San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pacheco misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Pacheco controls his hands.
Pacheco lands with a short shot to the head. Pacheco misses with a hook from the clinch. Pacheco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A left hand lands to the body for Pacheco.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Pacheco controls the action.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pacheco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables San Pedro to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerardo Pacheco. That's going to take a lot out of him. San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro lands a left hand.
San Pedro lands a shot to the body. San Pedro tries a body shot but Pacheco blocks it.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Pacheco controls his hands.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Pacheco's head. Pacheco takes a shot to the head. San Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pacheco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Pacheco uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro blocking some punches.
Pacheco blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Pacheco swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Pacheco controls the action.
San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head. San Pedro lands a right hand. San Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2# Pacheco is rocked! Nice body punch from San Pedro - that landed with a thud.
San Pedro works on Pacheco's body with a couple of short punches. A short left from San Pedro. Oh Pacheco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. Pacheco blocks a body shot from San Pedro. A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pacheco backwards. San Pedro lands a big right hand that drops Pacheco! The killer instinct kicks in and San Pedro finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by San Pedro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KOFC 105 - Mountain vs Hallick
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1# Bittencourt connects with a solid leg kick. San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. San Pedro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bittencourt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. San Pedro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Jab by Bittencourt. Bittencourt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A jab from Bittencourt misses. Bittencourt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bittencourt clobbers San Pedro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bittencourt delivers a nice body kick. San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bittencourt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bittencourt gets off balance looking for a body kick and San Pedro counters with a thumping low kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bittencourt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bittencourt. San Pedro avoids the head kick by Bittencourt.
#T1# Bittencourt lands a body shot.
Bittencourt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro. Bittencourt lands a nice hook to San Pedro's body. San Pedro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bittencourt throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bittencourt moves away. San Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bittencourt. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Bittencourt moved away. San Pedro lands with an overhand left. San Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick. Bittencourt misses with the combination.
Bittencourt throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. #T2# Bittencourt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on San Pedro if he has to take too many more of those.
Bittencourt misses with a body punch
and San Pedro counters with a good low kick that Bittencourt was not able to check. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro slips under a jab from Bittencourt. Bittencourt misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand. Bittencourt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bittencourt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on San Pedro if he has to take too many more of those.
Bittencourt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San Pedro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
San Pedro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bittencourt connects with a nice looking jab.
San Pedro is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bittencourt. San Pedro throws a hook but Bittencourt blocks it.#T3# San Pedro swings for the body but Bittencourt moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow Bittencourt down. Bittencourt jabbing away but nothing is landing. San Pedro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bittencourt moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bittencourt.
Bittencourt throws a half hearted mid kick. San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro throws a leg kick and Bittencourt counters with a stiff right hand. A shot to the liver by Bittencourt. Beautiful body shot. Bittencourt lands a head kick. San Pedro smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow Bittencourt down. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bittencourt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bittencourt throws a body shot but no joy. Bittencourt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. Bittencourt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! San Pedro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL# San Pedro moves into range and clinches up with Bittencourt. San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body. San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bittencourt takes a shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bittencourt. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bittencourt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bittencourt is trying to break the clinch but San Pedro is controlling him. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bittencourt. San Pedro lands a body punch. Bittencourt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro presses Bittencourt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahalo Bittencourt dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Bittencourt misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Bittencourt's front leg but catches the back leg as Bittencourt tries to avoid it. Bittencourt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. San Pedro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bittencourt avoids it. Bittencourt misses with a low kick. San Pedro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bittencourt just manages to avoid it. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! San Pedro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bittencourt - the referee stops the clock and San Pedro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bittencourt. San Pedro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Bittencourt throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. San Pedro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. San Pedro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bittencourt. Bittencourt circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bittencourt throws a one two combo.
Bittencourt misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Bittencourt misses. San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A jab from Bittencourt misses. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Bittencourt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A jab from San Pedro misses. #T1# Bittencourt moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. Mahalo Bittencourt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bittencourt swings and misses with a shot to the body and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand. Bittencourt with a nice cross. Bittencourt throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bittencourt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
San Pedro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Bittencourt scores with the left hand. San Pedro knows he should have avoided that one. San Pedro avoids the body shot from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt wants to land a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range. A counter left hand to the body from San Pedro misses its target. Bittencourt swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL# and San Pedro counters by moving into the clinch. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bittencourt controls his hands.
#T2# A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro tries a body shot but Bittencourt blocks it.
Bittencourt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bittencourts head. Bittencourt tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bittencourt working aggressively here.
San Pedro is leaning against Bittencourt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Bittencourt misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bittencourt lands with a short head shot on the inside. San Pedro tries to work over Bittencourt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bittencourt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bittencourt misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bittencourt. San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Bittencourt throws a head punch that misses. Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Bittencourt. San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC# Bittencourt is rocked! Bittencourt scores with a hook to the body.#BC2# Bittencourt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Bittencourt. Bittencourt avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bittencourt throws a fast counter high kick but San Pedro manages to duck under it in time. Bittencourt throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Pedro. Bittencourt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bittencourt ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A swing and a miss from San Pedro. It seemed like Bittencourt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A swing and a miss from Bittencourt. Bittencourt misses with a straight right. San Pedro moves away from the strike by Bittencourt. Bittencourt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4# Bittencourt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro. Bittencourt misses with a right hand and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Bittencourt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Bittencourt. San Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. This has been an exciting period of action! Bittencourt lands a glancing blow to the side of San Pedro's head. Bittencourt throws a series of punches but San Pedro moves out of range. Mahalo Bittencourt seems to be getting the better of the standup. Good work by Bittencourt as he checks the leg kick. Bittencourt is looking to chop away at San Pedro's legs. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Bittencourt has been the more effective fighter overall so far. San Pedro slips a straight right by Bittencourt. San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. Bittencourt throws a body kick that misses and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mahalo Bittencourt will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3# San Pedro jabs Bittencourt right on the nose. Bittencourt blinks but takes it well. Bittencourt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro tests Bittencourt's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bittencourt is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him? Bittencourt punishes San Pedro's body with a nice straight punch. Bittencourt seems to have recovered his senses. A telegraphed right hand from Bittencourt misses the target. San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. San Pedro connects with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Bittencourt.
A telegraphed right hand from Bittencourt misses the target. Bittencourt misses the body punch and San Pedro counters with a leg kick. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Bittencourt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
San Pedro throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Bittencourt to counter with a crisp jab. A thudding body kick lands there by Bittencourt!
San Pedro lands a jab to Bittencourt's midsection. San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Bittencourt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A big left from Bittencourt misses. San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bittencourt misses with a kick to the body.
San Pedro moves out of range as Bittencourt throws a body kick.
San Pedro is looking to counter punch. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bittencourt throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2# Bittencourt circles away from the clinch attempt.
San Pedro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bittencourt takes a step back to recover. Bittencourt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro blocks a jab. It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bittencourt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. Bittencourt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San Pedro checks a leg kick. Bittencourt throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. San Pedro blocks a head kick by Bittencourt.
San Pedro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bittencourt just manages to avoid it. Bittencourt looks to throw a body kick and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# San Pedro digs a good hook to Bittencourt's body.
San Pedro throws a shot to the body.
Bittencourt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bittencourt throws a series of punches but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bittencourt just manages to avoid it. San Pedro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A telegraphed right hand from Bittencourt misses the target. Donk. Bittencourt catches San Pedro right on the button with a cross. Bittencourt throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. San Pedro lands with a kick to the ribs.
San Pedro connects with an inside leg kick. Bittencourt dips to his left and cracks San Pedro with an uppercut! San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick.#T4# Bittencourt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bittencourt moves into range and connects with a jab. Bittencourt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Bittencourt manages to avoid it. San Pedro scores with a nice right hand.
Bittencourt scores with a jab. San Pedro acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL# San Pedro closes the distance and pushes Bittencourt back into the cage.#BC2# Bittencourt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bittencourt thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bittencourt. Bittencourt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro scores with a punch to the head. Bittencourt feints and then cracks San Pedro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San Pedro down. Bittencourt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Esteban San Pedro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's time! San Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# San Pedro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bittencourt doesn't seem bothered though. San Pedro throws a leg kick that is checked and Bittencourt counters with a right hand to the body. Bittencourt misses with a hook
and San Pedro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bittencourt thinking. San Pedro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Bittencourt saw that one coming. San Pedro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. San Pedro thumps Bittencourt with a low kick. Bittencourt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from San Pedro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro lands a right hook to the body.
San Pedro avoids the head kick by Bittencourt.
Bittencourt ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Bittencourt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro. #T1# Bittencourt avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Bittencourt throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it. San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick. A big right from Bittencourt misses. #CL# San Pedro forces Bittencourt back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Bittencourt breaks the clinch.
San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Bittencourt. San Pedro checks a leg kick. And San Pedro counters with a quick kick to the body but Bittencourt blocks it. San Pedro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bittencourt misses the shot to the body. A little feinted left hand from San Pedro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A thudding body kick lands there by San Pedro!
#T2# San Pedro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bittencourt. Bittencourt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bittencourt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bittencourt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro. Bittencourt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro throws a body punch but Bittencourt moves out of range. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Bittencourt sees coming a mile off. A little jabbing left from Bittencourt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nice jab there from San Pedro. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bittencourt looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely. San Pedro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. San Pedro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bittencourts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A lazy body kick from Bittencourt and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Bittencourt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bittencourt misses with a looping right. Bittencourt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent San Pedro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A shot to the liver by San Pedro. Beautiful body shot. San Pedro moves away from the strike by Bittencourt. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bittencourt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and San Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from San Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bittencourt throws a head kick that misses. San Pedro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bittencourt misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. Bittencourt moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from San Pedro misses. #T4# San Pedro connects with a leg kick. Bittencourt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Bittencourt throws a body kick that misses and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Bittencourt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. 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!#KD# San Pedro cracks Bittencourt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bittencourt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can San Pedro finish him?
Bittencourt looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely. San Pedro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. San Pedro avoids the body shot from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt connects with an inside leg kick. Bittencourt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro. Bittencourt jabs at San Pedro's body. San Pedro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bittencourt misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro had his way with Mahalo Bittencourt in that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R5# San Pedro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. San Pedro slips under a jab. Nice shot lands for San Pedro. Bittencourt throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Bittencourt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. San Pedro misses with a leg kick. Bittencourt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bittencourt throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bittencourt throws a body shot but no joy. Bittencourt throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. San Pedro slips under a jab.#T1# Bittencourt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro tried to counter with a leg kick but Bittencourt avoided it. Bittencourt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bittencourt throws a good cross that connects.
Bittencourt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bittencourt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from San Pedro. That one must have hurt. A good leg kick by San Pedro. Bittencourt cracks San Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head. San Pedro defending well as Bittencourt loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro defending well as Bittencourt loads up on a big left hand. Nice body kick there by Bittencourt.#T2# Bittencourt looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range. Bittencourt throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bittencourt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Bittencourt manages to avoid it. Bittencourt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of San Pedro's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bittencourt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Bittencourt just misses with a punch to the body.
Bittencourt connects with the punch. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bittencourt throws out the jab. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bittencourt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from San Pedro - the referee stops the clock and Bittencourt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says San Pedro. Bittencourt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3# San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bittencourt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. San Pedro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bittencourt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bittencourt slips under a jab. Bittencourt throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily. San Pedro thuds his right hand into Bittencourt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bittencourt jabs San Pedro to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bittencourt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bittencourt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from San Pedro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bittencourt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bittencourt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. San Pedro thuds a left hand into Bittencourt's body. Bittencourt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro. Bittencourt is looking for the big counter here.#T4# San Pedro wants to land a leg kick but Bittencourt is out of range. San Pedro scores with a leg kick.
Bittencourt throws the kick towards the body but San Pedro avoids it. A quick step to the side and San Pedro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bittencourt blocks a low kick nicely. A big right from Bittencourt misses. San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A kick lands to the mid section there for San Pedro. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bittencourt on the side of the head. Bittencourt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. San Pedro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bittencourt. Bittencourt obviously looking to wear him down.
Bittencourt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight! Mahalo Bittencourt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bittencourt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:49 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahalo Bittencourt! Mahalo Bittencourt is the new featherweight champion! Our winner, Mahalo Bittencourt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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KOFC 95 - Mountain vs Out
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1# San Pedro slips a jab from Sousa. San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San Pedro tries to move into range but Sousa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Sousa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Sousa saw that one coming. Sousa is looking to counter punch. Sousa walks into a jab.#CUT2# It looks like Joao Sousa has been cut. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Sousa is out of range. San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A jab from San Pedro misses. San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sousa. San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from San Pedro enables Sousa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. San Pedro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. San Pedro is pulling down on Sousa's head. It's preventing any offense from Sousa, at least for the moment. Sousa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. San Pedro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# San Pedro seems keen to control Sousa's posture. San Pedro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
San Pedro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Sousa throws a big right hand that misses. Sousa wants to pass the guard but San Pedro is keeping the position. San Pedro trying to control the position.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sousa at a distance.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sousa. San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD# Sousa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into San Pedro's guard. Sousa is standing up over San Pedro. San Pedro looks to escape but Sousa dives into side control.
San Pedro has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#REVB# San Pedro is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. San Pedro is looking for a sweep. The strikes coming from Sousa are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3# Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but San Pedro keeps working. San Pedro defending against the ground and pound. San Pedro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sousa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. An elbow from Sousa crashes against the mat.
San Pedro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Sousa trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. San Pedro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Sousa wants to improve his position but San Pedro is controlling well.
San Pedro trying to control the pace. #T4# Sousa is looking for a sweep. San Pedro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. San Pedro wants to pass the guard but Sousa is defending well. #SUB# Sousa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Sousa looking for subs from the bottom but San Pedro mounts him! San Pedro wants to take Sousa's back but he can't do it this time. Sousa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. San Pedro mounts Sousa! Really nice guard pass there! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD# Sousa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. San Pedro was covering up waiting for the punch and Sousa finishes the takedown easily into guard. Sousa stopping the sweep attempt from San Pedro. Sousa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro looking for a sweep. Not yet San Pedro, not yet. San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Sousa from controlling successfully. San Pedro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sousa is one step ahead there. #T1# Sousa wants to control from the top but San Pedro keeps moving. San Pedro trying to keep a closed guard but Sousa is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. San Pedro scores with a head kick.
Sousa connects with a crisp jab. #TD# Sousa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Joao Sousa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Sousa trying to control the action but San Pedro is working from the bottom. San Pedro parries the strikes from Sousa easily there. Sousa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable San Pedro to escape.
#T2##SUB# Sousa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. San Pedro tries to improve position but can't. Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but San Pedro keeps working. San Pedro can't do much from the bottom here. Sousa trying to control the action but San Pedro is working from the bottom. San Pedro is looking for a sweep.#T3# Sousa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt San Pedro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. San Pedro manages to get back to half guard. Sousa scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Sousa is figuring out what he wants to do next. Sousa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. San Pedro moves into full guard.
#T4# San Pedro being controlled here, momentarily. There's a bit of a scramble here and now San Pedro is on top in guard.
#REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. San Pedro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! San Pedro postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Sousa throws a sloppy body shot
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. San Pedro scores with a jab to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Sousa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Joao Sousa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good standup being displayed there by San Pedro as he connects with a hook. Sousa 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.
Sousa slips under a jab. Nice shot by San Pedro. San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Sousa uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro misses with a right hand and Sousa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sousa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. San Pedro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1# San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sousa. Sousa lands a jab to San Pedro's midsection. San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sousa fails miserably with a takedown attempt. San Pedro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Sousa throws a right hand that misses
and San Pedro counters with a left to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for San Pedro.
Sousa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Sousa misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely. Sousa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2# San Pedro cracks Sousa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Esteban San Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sousa misses with a straight left. Sousa jabs San Pedro right on the nose. San Pedro blinks but takes it well. Sousa misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sousa cracks San Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head. San Pedro jabs Sousa right on the nose. Sousa blinks but takes it well. A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow Sousa down. San Pedro moves out of range as Sousa strikes. Sousa avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
Sousa appears to be looking for a counter takedown. San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
#CL# and Sousa counters by clinching up. #BC2# San Pedro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3# Sousa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but San Pedro paws at him with a jab and circles away. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. A slow jab from Sousa misses its intended target. San Pedro throws out a counter right but Sousa avoids it with no problem. San Pedro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from San Pedro enables Sousa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. San Pedro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Sousa controls from within his opponent's guard. San Pedro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Sousa from controlling successfully. #T4# San Pedro is controlling Sousa's posture. San Pedro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Sousa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Sousa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Sousa from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Esteban San Pedro just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# Jab, jab by Sousa - just one landing. Sousa throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily. San Pedro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Sousa tests San Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sousa misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Horrible takedown attempt by Sousa or perhaps it was just good defense by San Pedro, which made it look bad. Sousa jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sousa. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Sousa. Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup. A lazy left from San Pedro finds it's target.#T1# San Pedro lands the left hand. San Pedro lands with an uppercut that bounces Sousa off the cage and back into range.#CL2# San Pedro darts in and clinches Sousa up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Sousa fails to land. With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sousa. Sousa lands with a left to the head. Sousa working some nice short punches in the clinch. Sousa just leaning against San Pedro, taking a breather. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sousa's elbow. San Pedro lands with a left to the head. Sousa misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sousa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Sousa. Sousa gets through San Pedro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. San Pedro lands with a right to the head. #ROC2# Sousa is rocked!#T2# Sousa misses with some punches.
San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sousas head. Oh Sousa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut. San Pedro pushes Sousa against the cage. San Pedro is working some dirty boxing. San Pedro pushes off with a quick right hook! Sousa goes down! Sousa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! San Pedro moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro is the new featherweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Esteban San Pedro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Gladiators 76 Mace v Knox 3
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
#R1# San Pedro blocks a low kick nicely. San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Vila walks forward, straight into a front kick from San Pedro. Vila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Vila throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Pedro. Vila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
San Pedro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vila doesn't seem bothered though. Vila moves out of range of the strikes. Vila was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Vila staying out of range there. Vila swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like San Pedro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Vila misses the jab. A combination from Vila does no damage. Vila throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. San Pedro slips a jab and a cross from Vila.
#T1# Vila throws a left and a right that both miss
and San Pedro counters with a solid body kick. A low kick from Vila is predictable there and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. San Pedro lands with a shot to the body. San Pedro feints and then cracks Vila's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vila down. San Pedro checks a low kick from Vila. Vila misses with a looping right. Vila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vila. San Pedro scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Vila finds it's way through San Pedro's defenses. Vila throws a combination that misses and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. San Pedro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vila's calf.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Vila throws a combination. San Pedro tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Vila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to San Pedro's calf. San Pedro walks into a left hand. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vila lands with a cross. Vila misses with a body shot.
Vila misses with a body shot
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vila. San Pedro slips under a jab. Vila fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. San Pedro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Vila thows a leg kick but San Pedro checks it and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick. Vila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3# San Pedro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. San Pedro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2# and San Pedro counters by clinching up. San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle. Both guys are working to get underhooks. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro lands a right hand. San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. Vila throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro pushes Vila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vila looking to stall.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Vila avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vila.#BC# Vila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Vila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Vila throws a big shot that misses. San Pedro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vila with a body shot. San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ouch! a nice leg kick from San Pedro, right into the meat.
San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
San Pedro scores with a hook. Vila misses with the body kick and San Pedro counters with a good low kick that Vila was not able to check. San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vila throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. Vila swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Vila misses the body punch and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Vila misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from San Pedro! But no joy. Vila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. San Pedro lands a jab. San Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Vila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro. Vila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vila tries to score with a low kick but San Pedro moves his leg out of the way. Vila misses with a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a thumping low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro lunges at Vila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vila's hand. San Pedro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Vila goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice defenses there by San Pedro.#T1# Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro. San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Vila lands a jab to San Pedro's midsection. Vila works San Pedro's body with a nice hook. San Pedro throws a good cross that connects.
Vila misses with a looping left. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vila was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. Vila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Vila misses with a hook
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Vila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. San Pedro lands with a hook. Vila tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Vila moved out of range. Vila is looking to counter punch.#T2# San Pedro slips under a jab. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vila throws a sloppy body shot
letting San Pedro counter with a right hand. #ROC2# Vila is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. San Pedro has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. San Pedro thuds a left hand into Vila's body. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Vila tries to counter with a takedown but San Pedro is quick to defend against it. A swing and a miss from San Pedro. San Pedro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Vila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD2# San Pedro lands a big head kick that sends Vila tumbling to the mat! San Pedro takes a step backwards and waves Vila back to his feet - he wants the finish! Oh Vila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2# It looks like Joan Vila has been cut.#T3# San Pedro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Vila walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! San Pedro swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Esteban San Pedro! A very excited looking Esteban San Pedro 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:
Gladiators 70 Knox v Pyke
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1# San Pedro wants to land a leg kick but Brahms is out of range. San Pedro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brahms throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brahms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brahms. Brahms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. Brahms misses with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brahms jabs at San Pedro's body. Brahms misses with a hook
#CL2# and San Pedro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by San Pedro. Brahms misses with a short punch on the inside. I was talking to Brahms's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Brahms's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brahms. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brahms creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Brahms breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
San Pedro connects with a nice looking jab.
San Pedro 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. Brahms avoids a kick to the body.
San Pedro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brahms's calf. Brahms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brahms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Brahms tries to land a body kick and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brahms moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2# Good leg kick by San Pedro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# San Pedro moves into the clinch successfully.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro cracks Brahms with a nice body shot. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Brahms avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. A right hand to the body from San Pedro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. A short right from San Pedro. #CUT2# It looks like Johannes Brahms has been cut. San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch on the inside from Brahms fails to land. Brahms lands a hook that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. #BC# Brahms manages to break the clinch.
Brahms staying out of range there. Brahms throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# San Pedro checks a low kick from Brahms. Brahms will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
San Pedro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow Brahms down. San Pedro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Brahms throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. San Pedro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4# Brahms walks into a straight right hand from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. Brahms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brahms takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brahms lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. San Pedro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brahms had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. San Pedro scores with a jab. Nice defenses there by Brahms. San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# San Pedro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brahms doesn't seem bothered though. San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Brahms is just out of range. Brahms feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to San Pedro's calf. San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Brahms moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. Brahms moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. Brahms tries to counter with a takedown but San Pedro is quick to defend against it. San Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Brahms moves out of range of the leg kick from San Pedro. Brahms appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brahms throws a leg kick enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. San Pedro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Brahms turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1# San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A slow jab from Brahms misses its intended target. San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro lunges at Brahms with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brahms's hand. Brahms tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but San Pedro defends well and Brahms ends up having to push San Pedro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. San Pedro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. San Pedro is looking to slow Brahms down with leg kicks. Left hook, right uppercut from San Pedro. San Pedro drops Brahms with a straight right hand, right on the button! San Pedro follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Gladiators 63 Bentos v Pepper
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1# Brahms checks a leg kick nicely. Brahms scores with a sloppy right hand. San Pedro should have avoided that one. Brahms takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Johannes Brahms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Brahms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. Brahms throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. San Pedro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Brahms shoots for a takedown but San Pedro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brahms throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. San Pedro 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. Brahms misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a right hand to the body. San Pedro connects with a body shot. San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brahms stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1# Brahms is trying hard to land a takedown here. San Pedro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. San Pedro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. San Pedro misses with a body punch
letting Brahms counter with a right hand. San Pedro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Brahms throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily. Brahms misses with a hook
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Brahms is out of range. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Brahms is out of range. Brahms throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it. Brahms slips a jab from San Pedro. Nice uppercut lands for Brahms. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
San Pedro lands the left hand.#CUT2# It looks like Johannes Brahms has been cut. San Pedro scores with a decent looking hook.#T2# San Pedro misses with a hook
and Brahms counters with a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Brahms bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Check out the look on Brahms's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
San Pedro is looking for a sweep. Brahms just content to control the position. San Pedro wants to control but Brahms postures up. San Pedro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Brahms is staying active. San Pedro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brahms wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Brahms trying to control the position but San Pedro is working away. Brahms tries to move to full mount but San Pedro actually manages to regain half guard. #T3# Brahms not landing any meaningful shots this time. San Pedro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brahms. Brahms winds up and cracks San Pedro with a swinging punch to the side of the head. San Pedro taking some punishment here, with Brahms in his half guard. San Pedro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brahms. Brahms trying to control the action but San Pedro is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. San Pedro is holding on to half guard well. Let's hope that San Pedro 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. Brahms is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4# San Pedro is doing well to control the position and prevent Brahms from advancing to side control. San Pedro is staying active underneath Brahms, who seems content to just control the action from this position. San Pedro won't allow Brahms to pass to mount. San Pedro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brahms is working away from the top position though. San Pedro keeping control of the position. San Pedro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johannes Brahms will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Brahms throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a nice leg kick. San Pedro cracks Brahms with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Brahms looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Brahms avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Brahms looks for a takedown but San Pedro sprawls well. San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Brahms moved out of range nicely. San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Brahms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brahms connects with a solid leg kick. Brahms slips under a jab from San Pedro. The fighters circling - Brahms throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brahms shoots and misses and Brahms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Brahms throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. Jab, jab by San Pedro - just one landing. Brahms moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. San Pedro is looking to slow Brahms down with leg kicks. Brahms swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as San Pedro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brahms doesn't seem phased though. San Pedro moves away from the strike by Brahms. Esteban San Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Brahms throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
San Pedro lands with an uppercut that bounces Brahms off the cage and back into range.#TD# Brahms closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming San Pedro to the mat! San Pedro manages to get full guard. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brahms's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Brahms trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. San Pedro trying to control the position here. Brahms postures up in San Pedro's guard and throws a big left but San Pedro blocks it. San Pedro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. San Pedro keeping full guard, as Brahms tries to pass. San Pedro trying to keep a closed guard but Brahms is proving a slippery customer.
#T3# Brahms trying to control the position from guard on top but San Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. San Pedro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Brahms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Brahms 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. San Pedro has Brahms pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Brahms throws a head kick that misses. Brahms looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here. A big right from San Pedro misses. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Brahms saw that one coming. San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brahms.#T4# Brahms takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brahms throws out the jab. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Brahms. A nice side step and San Pedro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Brahms throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Brahms pushing out the jab but it's not landing. San Pedro misses with a straight left. Brahms misses with a body shot.
San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Brahms slips the punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Brahms misses the shot to the body. Brahms throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a slapping leg kick. Brahms scores with a jab to the head.
Brahms throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Brahms throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. Brahms looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. San Pedro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brahms tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and San Pedro is able to avoid easily. San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Brahms. A punch combination from San Pedro misses. Brahms feinted with a counter takedown.#T1# San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2# San Pedro drives through and clinches with Brahms against the cage.
Brahms lands an uppercut. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brahms blocking some punches.
#BC# Brahms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
San Pedro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brahms throws a right and a left that both miss. Brahms misses with a right hand and Brahms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Brahms slips the punch. Brahms missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San Pedro checks a leg kick nicely.#T2# Brahms misses with a looping left. Brahms throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! Brahms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brahms cracks San Pedro with a good jab. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro throws the left hand but Brahms avoids the punch easily. Brahms throws a right hand that misses
and San Pedro counters with a series of strikes. Brahms will be more careful next time no doubt. Brahms is trying hard to land a takedown here. San Pedro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
San Pedro with a nice cross. Brahms throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2# Brahms is rocked! San Pedro throws a right hand that Brahms ducks under and follows up with a left that Brahms also avoids with ease.#T3# San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Brahms cracks San Pedro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Brahms moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Brahms changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD# San Pedro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. San Pedro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Brahms working some strikes from top position. Brahms wants to control from the top but San Pedro keeps moving. Johannes Brahms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Brahms throws a big right hand that misses. #T4# Brahms connects with a couple of short punches. San Pedro trying to keep a closed guard but Brahms is proving a slippery customer.
San Pedro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brahms. San Pedro pulls Brahms in close to prevent any damage. Brahms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. San Pedro swivels though and keeps the full guard. Brahms looking to sit in guard and control but San Pedro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Brahms has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but San Pedro has passed into side control.
Brahms is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Esteban San Pedro. I think San Pedro 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:30 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Gladiators 58 Da Silva v Marc
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1# McGillicuddy blocks a jab. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGillicuddy.
San Pedro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. San Pedro scores with a leg kick.
San Pedro avoids the body shot from McGillicuddy.
McGillicuddy scores with a shot to the body.
McGillicuddy with a poor takedown and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand. San Pedro thumps McGillicuddy with a low kick. San Pedro thuds his right hand into McGillicuddy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick. McGillicuddy moves out of range of the strikes. San Pedro with a hook. McGillicuddy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. McGillicuddy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from San Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with McGillicuddy's head. #ROC2# McGillicuddy is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A punch combination from McGillicuddy misses. McGillicuddy swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Oh McGillicuddy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A shot to the body from McGillicuddy misses and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand.#T1# San Pedro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. McGillicuddy throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Pedro. McGillicuddy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as San Pedro sprawls well. San Pedro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGillicuddy gets slowly back to his feet. San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. McGillicuddy seems to have got his legs back now. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGillicuddy. McGillicuddy throws a sloppy body shot
and San Pedro counters with a slapping leg kick. McGillicuddy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. McGillicuddy misses with a looping left. San Pedro looks to land a left hand but McGillicuddy moved out of range nicely. McGillicuddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. San Pedro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
San Pedro misses with a straight left. McGillicuddy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by San Pedro!
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! San Pedro throws the left hand but McGillicuddy avoids the punch easily. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. McGillicuddy throws a right hand that misses
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McGillicuddy with a poor takedown and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamus McGillicuddy. That's going to take a lot out of him. McGillicuddy ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. An attempted straight right counter from McGillicuddy misses the target. McGillicuddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. McGillicuddy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. San Pedro lands a nice looking body shot.
McGillicuddy misses with a low kick.
McGillicuddy lands with a cross. #T3# McGillicuddy scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from McGillicuddy. McGillicuddy misses with a shot to the body and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand. San Pedro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGillicuddy misses with a hook to the body
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. San Pedro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGillicuddy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. McGillicuddy throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters with a thumping low kick. A punch combination from McGillicuddy misses. McGillicuddy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Shamus McGillicuddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGillicuddy misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand. San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGillicuddy. Esteban San Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. San Pedro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGillicuddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. McGillicuddy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGillicuddy misses with a low kick.
#T4##CL2# San Pedro clinches up with McGillicuddy and pushes him back against the cage. McGillicuddy lands a body punch. San Pedro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGillicuddy avoids it. McGillicuddy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. San Pedro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGillicuddy or not. McGillicuddy scores with a shoulder strike. McGillicuddy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. San Pedro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGillicuddy looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. San Pedro scores with a nice head shot. McGillicuddy scores with a nice head shot. McGillicuddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McGillicuddy misses with a straight right. San Pedro misses with a two punch combination.
San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGillicuddy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. McGillicuddy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent San Pedro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# McGillicuddy swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro tests McGillicuddy's chin there with a solid looking shot. San Pedro takes one to the chin there. McGillicuddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. McGillicuddy misses with a body shot.
McGillicuddy throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McGillicuddy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. McGillicuddy looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. McGillicuddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from McGillicuddy. San Pedro misses with a straight left. McGillicuddy throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McGillicuddy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# McGillicuddy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and San Pedro is able to avoid easily. McGillicuddy tries for a takedown but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. San Pedro slips under a jab from McGillicuddy. San Pedro scores with a jab. McGillicuddy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. San Pedro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A big right from McGillicuddy misses. McGillicuddy misses with a left hand and San Pedro scores with a counter punch that sends McGillicuddy to the canvas! San Pedro smells blood - he's punishing McGillicuddy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! McGillicuddy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro! A victorious Esteban San Pedro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Shamus McGillicuddy had this to say: 'I'll be back next time with da luck o' da Irish!'.
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Event:
FFA 35: Pandemonium
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1# San Pedro lands a jab to the nose. San Pedro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Chatillon moves away from the strike by San Pedro. San Pedro scores with a body shot.
Chatillon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro. San Pedro scores with a hook. San Pedro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chatillon's head. San Pedro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. San Pedro lands with an uppercut that bounces Chatillon off the cage and back into range.#CUT2# It looks like Thomas Chatillon has been cut. Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro dodges the punch combination from Chatillon.
#T1# Chatillon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
Chatillon misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a left to the body. San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. Chatillon motions for San Pedro to come forward. Chatillon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. San Pedro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2# Chatillon is rocked! San Pedro darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Chatillon's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles San Pedro before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Esteban San Pedro! An out of breath Esteban San Pedro 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:
FFA 28: Von Richter vs Deluxe
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1# Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook. Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Smith misses with a left hand and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! A jab from San Pedro finds it's way through Smith's defenses. San Pedro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Smith scores with a decent looking hook. Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. San Pedro's corner calls for a 1-2. San Pedro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. San Pedro staying out of range there. Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.#T1# Smith misses with an uppercut
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith. Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between San Pedro's hands. Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. San Pedro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Smith misses with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith lands with a nice body punch. Smith takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro scores with a punch to the head.#T2# San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - San Pedro had a free shot at his head there. Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand. Smith misses with a double jab
and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. San Pedro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith lands with a nice body punch. Smith throws a body shot but no joy. A counter left hand to the body from San Pedro misses its target. Smith misses the shot to the body. Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. San Pedro connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Smith looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely. San Pedro fails to land with a series of punches.
San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith misses with a right hand and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Smith throws a series of punches but San Pedro avoids them all with ease. A swing and a miss from Smith. San Pedro throws a body kick that misses. Smith throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily. San Pedro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Smith checks it. #T4# San Pedro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Smith connects with a body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily. San Pedro lands a jab to the head.
San Pedro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. San Pedro slips a jab from Smith. San Pedro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it. San Pedro half committed to a counter leg kick. Smith throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Smith scores with a jab to the head.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith. Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Smith throws a big shot that misses. San Pedro digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs. San Pedro staying out of range there. Smith misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro slips a jab from Smith. San Pedro thinks about countering with a head kick. A jab from Smith misses. San Pedro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. Smith misses with a hook
and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick. #T1# Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Smith throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits San Pedros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping San Pedro under the eye. Smith throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro half committed to a counter leg kick. San Pedro tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it. San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Smith misses with a shot to the body and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Smith misses with a straight left. San Pedro is looking to counter with head kicks. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, San Pedro has got the better of the exchanges. A jab from San Pedro misses. Smith scores with a body shot.
#T2# San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro misses with a straight right. San Pedro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. Smith sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro. San Pedro connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.#T3# San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
San Pedro tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it. Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith misses with a shot to the body and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. Smith misses with a hook
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! Smith misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A shot to the liver by San Pedro. Beautiful body shot.#T4# Smith misses the body punch and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. 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! Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith misses with a hook
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. San Pedro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC# Smith is rocked! Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him? Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab. Smith seems to have recovered his senses. Smith takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. Smith throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily. San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Smith throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Smith misses with an uppercut. San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here. San Pedro misses the jab. Smith works the jab nicely. Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro. Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. San Pedro thuds a left hand into Smith's body. San Pedro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith walks into a jab. San Pedro cracks Smith with an open hand slap. Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Smith lands a really nice looking cross but San Pedro seems unphased.
San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Smith throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. Smith takes one to the chin there.#CL# San Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage. Smith prevents a body shot from San Pedro. Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Smith has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch. San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. Smith scores with a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro blocking some punches.
#T2##BC# San Pedro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith misses with a right hand and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand. Smith throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. San Pedro tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from San Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head. San Pedro slips a jab from Smith. A decent looking cross lands there for San Pedro. Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. Smith cracks San Pedro with a good jab. Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but San Pedro circles away quickly and effectively. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. San Pedro lands with an overhand left.#T3# Smith throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Smith misses with a body shot
and San Pedro counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check. Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Smith blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. Smith takes one on the button. San Pedro misses with a low kick. Smith lands a body shot.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. Smith needs to keep his hands up - San Pedro had a free shot at his head there.#T4# Smith lunges at San Pedro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by San Pedro's hand. Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
San Pedro defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith. San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith. San Pedro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith misses with a straight right. Smith swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jake Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! San Pedro throws a leg kick but Smith moved away. A punch combination from Smith misses. A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
Smith takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses.
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 Esteban San Pedro. Well I reckon that's a shut out for San Pedro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! During a confident post fight interview, Esteban San Pedro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Taylor dives in and scores a takedown into San Pedro's guard. Taylor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Taylor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Taylor postures up.
Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taylor preventing the sweep. Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1# Further stalling from Taylor.#SU# San Pedro is working an open guard so Taylor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taylor misses the shot to the body. San Pedro flicks out a counter leg kick but Taylor steps away. San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Taylor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. San Pedro tried to score with a low kick but Taylor checks it. San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Taylor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Taylor appears to be looking for a big counter. Taylor checks a low kick from San Pedro. San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Taylor saw it coming and moves away.
Taylor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Taylor blocks a head kick by San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD# so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. San Pedro is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up. Taylor pushes down on San Pedro's leg and manages to get into half guard. Taylor controlling the action here. #SUB# Taylor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SU# Taylor decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Taylor avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. San Pedro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. San Pedro just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTaylor. We've been informed that San Pedro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD# Taylor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Taylor sitting and controlling from the half guard. Taylor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4# Taylor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down San Pedro for as long as he can get away with. Taylor winds up and cracks San Pedro with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taylor connects with a nice short shot to San Pedro's temple. #SUB# Taylor maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! San Pedro could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Taylor has cracked it and San Pedro is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Taylor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Taylor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1# San Pedro misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2# and Concen counters by moving into the clinch. San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Concen. #BC# San Pedro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body and Concen counters with a lovely straight right hand! San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Concen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2# Concen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches San Pedro napping and manages to drive through into side control! Concen controlling the position. Concen scoring with punches and elbows. Concen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Concen controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Concen landing a few strikes. Concen scores with punches from side control. San Pedro is trying to improve his position. Concen landing a few strikes. San Pedro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Concen on the ground. San Pedro taking a bit of punishment here - Concen scoring with strikes. Concen lands a few punches from side control. Concen lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2# San Pedro is rocked! Concen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Concen lands a strong strike to the head of San Pedro. That's dazed him! Concen looking to finish here. San Pedro is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Concen lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Concen!
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