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Event:
Machine Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1# Thai ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Thai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Thai moves forwards but Somchai connects with a nice, crisp jab. Somchai checks a low kick from Thai. Thai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Somchai scores with a jab to the jaw. Good shot there by Somchai. Somchai thows a body kick. Thai tries to catch it but that hurt him. Somchai misses with a body shot.
It looked like Thai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Somchai clobbers Thai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Somchai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Thai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Somchai. Somchai obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Somchai at a distance.
Thai is looking to chop away at Somchai's legs. Somchai scores with a head kick. Thai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1# Somchai tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance. A kick lands to the mid section there for Somchai. Somchai keeps Thai at a distance using the push kick. Somchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Somchai moves out of range easily. Somchai connects with a solid leg kick. Somchai tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance. Thai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Somchai. That one must have hurt. Thai takes a kick to the side of the head. Crunch! Somchai slams his shin into Thai's torso. Thai throws a solid leg kick but Somchai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thai. Somchai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Thai avoids a kick to the body.
Somchai fails in his attempt to clinch. Thai misses with a low kick.
#T2# Thai moves out of range of the body kick from Somchai.
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! Somchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Thai throws a lazy right hand but Somchai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Good work by Somchai as he checks the leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Thai 's head but he takes it in his stride. Somchai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thai throws out the jab. Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thai paws at him with a jab and circles away. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Somchai, as that shot connected.
Somchai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thai. That did some damage! Somchai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Somchai just misses with a punch to the body.
Somchai just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThai. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Somchai. Thai shrugs it off though. Somchai lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veera Yut Somchai dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Crunch! Somchai slams his shin into Thai's torso. Thai throws a solid leg kick but Somchai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thai. Somchai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Somchai throws a half hearted mid kick. Somchai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thai if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Somchai.
Somchai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A clash of legs there as Somchai blocks the low kick. Somchai tries to clinch up and Thai counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Somchai lands a head shot. Somchai throws a body shot but no joy. Thai tests Somchai's chin there with a solid looking shot. Somchai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thai's head.#T1# Somchai tries to clinch but Thai moves out of range. Thai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Thai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Somchai is able to avoid easily. Thai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Somchai. Somchai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thai misses with a leg kick. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Somchai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thai is defending well for now. Thai misses with a hook from the clinch. Thai tries a knee to the head but Somchai blocks it.
Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thai tries to work over Somchai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Thai throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2# Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thai is looking to control Somchai's arms but Somchai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thai has his back to the ropes. Somchai is working Thai over against the ropes. Somchai scores with a nice hook to the head. Somchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thai blocks it with crossed arms. #BC# Thai breaks from the clinch.
Somchai moves in looking to clinch but Thai pushes him off. Somchai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thai takes a step back to recover. Thai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action! Thai takes one to the chin there. Thai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Somchai is looking to clinch. Somchai lands with a good body shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Somchai looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veera Yut Somchai 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# Somchai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Veera Yut Somchai seems to be getting the better of the standup. Somchai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thai. Somchai thumps Thai with a low kick. Somchai tries to clinch and Thai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Somchai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thai. Somchai fails in his attempt to clinch. Thai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Somchai tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance. Veera Yut Somchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thai loads up on a big right hand but Somchai slips the punch. Thai avoids the head kick by Somchai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thai wants to land a leg kick but Somchai is out of range. Thai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Somchai blocks the body kick.
Somchai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Thai blocks a head kick by Somchai.
#T1# Thai throws the kick towards the body but Somchai avoids it. Somchai lands a nice looking body kick. Somchai throws a sloppy head kick and Thai moves out of range easily. And Thai counters with a quick kick to the body but Somchai blocks it. Somchai misses with a head kick.
Somchai throws a push kick but Thai slaps the foot to one side. Thai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Somchai moves in looking to clinch but Thai pushes him off. Somchai misses with a body shot
and Thai counters with a stiff right hand. Thai slips a straight right by Somchai. Somchai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thai's sensitive parts. Thai lands a nice looking body kick. Thai misses with an uppercut
and Somchai counters with a thumping low kick. Thai pushes Somchai away with a front kick. Somchai looks for the body kick but Thai saw that one coming. #T2# Somchai scores with a spinning back kick! Somchai lands a front kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thai scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Somchai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. The fighters circling - Thai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2# Somchai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Somchai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Somchai has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Thai misses with the head strike.
Come on Thai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thai managing to block the knees to the body from Somchai.
A nice left hand lands by Somchai.
Somchai trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veera Yut Somchai really dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Somchai doesn't manage to clinch there - Thai circles away.
Somchai throws a sloppy head kick and Thai counters with a body kick that stops Somchai in his tracks momentarily. Thai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Somchai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Somchai misses with a kick to the body #CL# and Thai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thai. Somchai has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Somchai tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Thai tries a body shot but Somchai blocks it.
Somchai tries a knee to the head but Thai blocks it.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Somchai avoids it. Somchai lands with a short shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Somchai tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Somchai back against the ropes. Somchai throws an elbow but it misses.
Somchai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai misses with a body punch.
Somchai misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Thai blocks a body shot from Somchai. Somchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somchai. Somchai managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Somchai lands a shoulder strike. Thai lands a body punch in the clinch. Somchai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Thai pushes Somchai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Somchai lands with a light punch inside. Somchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thai pushes Somchai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Thai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Somchai misses with some punches.
Thai lands a nice shot to the body. #T2# Thai avoiding damage as Somchai throws knees to the body.
Somchai managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Somchai misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Somchai landing knees to the head.
A hook to the body from Thai.
Somchai blocks a body shot from Thai. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges. Somchai missing with knees to the body.
Somchai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thai blocks a body shot from Somchai. Thai throws an elbow that misses.
Somchai missing with knees to the body.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Somchai avoids it. Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veera Yut Somchai dominated that fourth round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R5# Somchai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Thai is looking to chop away at Somchai's legs. Thai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Somchai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thai's sensitive parts. Thai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Thai throws a shot to the body.
Somchai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai scores with a jab to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Somchai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thai. Thai circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Somchai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Somchai scores with 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! Thai throws an overhand right that lands on Somchai's shoulder, as Somchai tries to avoid the shot. Thai Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Somchai fails in his attempt to clinch. Thai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1# Somchai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Somchai feints and then cracks Thai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thai down. Somchai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Somchai with a hook. Somchai scores with a jab. Thai acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Somchai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Veera Yut Somchai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Thai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somchai.
A head kick from Somchai lands but Thai takes it in his stride. Somchai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thai paws at him with a jab and circles away. Somchai tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance. Somchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2# Somchai tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thai circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Somchai. Thai is looking to land body kicks. And Somchai responds with a good body kick, but Thai manages to step out the way in time. Somchai lands a nice looking body kick. Both fighters circling a little - Somchai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Thai clobbers Somchai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Thai misses with a body kick. A head kick misses from Thai. A countering left hand to the body from Somchai misses. 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. Thai on the wrong end of a nice hook. Somchai lands with a kick to the temple. Thai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Somchai tries to clinch but Thai is having none of it. Thai thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Veera Yut Somchai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Somchai 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veera Yut Somchai! Veera Yut Somchai decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. The defeated Thai Thai had this to say: 'It was a good fight, I enjoyed the preparations coming to this bout and know even though this was a loss I will train double and show my next opponent who is the boss. I'm still on the rise..'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1# Thai throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD# and Overspong counters with a single leg into guard. Thai didn't expect that. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thai looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB# Overspong drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Overspong seems to have locked his on tight now - Thai screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Overspong, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ramon Overspong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1# Cherry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Thai unleashes a big counter combination but Cherry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cherry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
Cherry attempts a counter takedown but Thai avoids it well and moves away. Thai throws a head kick but Cherry moves out of range.
Cherry throws a big counter combination but Thai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thai. Cherry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A head kick misses from Thai. A head kick misses from Thai. Thai looks winded! A head kick misses from Thai. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Cherry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thai's waist but Thai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cherry off to one side. Thai throws a head kick that misses and Cherry counters with a one-two to the body. Cherry misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Cherry misses with a takedown attempt - Thai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clement Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cherry keeps the fight on the outside. Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Cherry moves out of range easily. Thai throws a head kick that misses. Cherry fails to land the takedown. Despite the aggression on Thai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Thai misses with a head kick.
Thai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A head kick misses from Thai. Cherry appears to be looking for a big counter. Cherry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Horrible takedown attempt by Cherry or perhaps it was just good defense by Thai, which made it look bad. #T2# Cherry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Cherry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thai defends it nicely. Thai misses with a kick to the body.
Cherry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Thai tries to land a front kick but Cherry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Thai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Thai throws a lazy body kick and Cherry counters with a left and a right that stings Thai. Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thai throws a lazy head kick and Cherry counters with a series of strikes. Thai will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3# Cherry goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Cherry shoots in and drives through. Thai sprawls well. Thai throws a head kick that misses. Cherry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cherry somewhat. Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Cherry moves out of range easily. Cherry tries to counter with a takedown but Thai is quick to defend against it. A head kick misses from Thai. Cherry feinted with a counter takedown. Horrible takedown attempt by Cherry or perhaps it was just good defense by Thai, which made it look bad. Thai throws a combination that misses #CL# and Cherry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cherry. Cherry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4# Cherry tries to circle away but Thai has him pinned against the cage. Cherry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai misses with a hook from the clinch. Cherry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cherry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thai has him pressed against the cage. Cherry lands a hook to the side of the head. Thai misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cherry's brow. Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cherry takes an elbow to the temple. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cherry's brow. #BC# Cherry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Thai dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Thai throws the kick towards the body but Cherry avoids it. Thai throws a push kick but Cherry slaps the foot to one side. Cherry shoots in but no luck this time. Cherry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thai swivels and escapes. Thai wants to counter the offense by Cherry and move into the clinch position. Nice takedown defense from Thai. No joy for Cherry on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clement Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
Cherry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thai. That did some damage! Cherry dodges the punch combination from Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thai throws a lazy head kick and Cherry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Thai throws a head kick that half lands.
Thai is breathing heavily. Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Cherry shoots in looking for a takedown. Thai tries to sprawl out of it but Cherry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1# Cherry shoots for a takedown but Thai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Thai throws a head kick that misses. Cherry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cherry shoots in but Thai avoids the takedown attempt easily. Thai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Thai throws a head kick that misses and Cherry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Thai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cherry. Cherry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
#T2# Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cherry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cherry tries to counter with a takedown but Thai is quick to defend against it. Clement Cherry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cherry scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Thai misses with a lunging right hand
and Cherry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Thai Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. 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 head kick misses from Thai. Thai dodges the punch combination from Cherry.
Thai throws a nice looking combination but Cherry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cherry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thai sprawls and moves away. Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Cherry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thai sprawls and moves away. Thai throws a sloppy head kick #CL# and Cherry counters by clinching up. Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cherry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thai stalling in the clinch.
#T3# Cherry has had enough of the clinch but Thai keeps him there for the moment. Thai looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC# Cherry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Thai missing with a left hand there. Cherry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Cherry moves out of range easily. #CL# Cherry rushes Thai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Cherry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cherry.
#BC# Cherry breaks from the clinch.
Thai Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Thai slaps away a takedown attempt from Cherry, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4# Thai throws a nice looking combination but Cherry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Thai throws a head kick but Cherry moves out of range.
Thai tries to land a front kick but Cherry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Danga de danga de dang - Cherry scores with a four punch combination! A head kick by Thai misses and Cherry counters with a left and a right that stings Thai. #TD# Cherry looking to score a takedown here. Thai is defending well but Cherry drives through and ends up in Thai's guard. Thai is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cherry dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB# Thai tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. 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 Clement Cherry will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
As Thai looks to move away, Cherry throws a big counter combo but Thai just gets out of the way. Thai throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Cherry counters with a two punch combo. Thai tries to land a body kick and Cherry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Thai stuffs the takedown. Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cherry staying out of range there. Cherry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Cherry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thai circles away. Thai gets off balance looking for a body kick letting Cherry counter with a right hand. Thai throws a head kick but Cherry moves out of range.
Cherry changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Thai slaps away a takedown attempt from Cherry, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clement Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cherry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thai as he avoids it easily. Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
#T1##CL# Cherry takes the fight into the clinch. Cherry dodges an elbow strike from Thai.
Cherry is trying to break the clinch but Thai is controlling him. Thai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2# It looks like Clement Cherry has been cut. Cherry dodges an elbow strike from Thai.
Thai has Cherry pressed against the cage, preventing Cherry from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Cherry tries to break the clinch but Thai is controlling the position. Cherry can't break the clinch.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Cherry is blocking nicely.
Thai misses with an elbow over the top.#T2# Thai misses with an elbow over the top. Cherry lands a nice uppercut. Cherry is trying to break free. Cherry blocks the elbow strike.
Cherry blocks an elbow strike.#BC# Cherry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
As Thai looks to move away, Cherry throws a big counter combo but Thai just gets out of the way.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Cherry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Thai stuffs the takedown. Thai Thai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3# Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cherry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Cherry moves out of range easily. Thai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cherry shoots in and drives through. Thai sprawls well. A head kick misses from Thai. Cherry shoots in but no luck this time. Thai misses with the body kick and Cherry counters with a two punch combo. Thai misses with the combination.
#T4# Thai misses with a head kick.
Cherry throws a leg kick which misses Thai's front leg but catches the back leg as Thai tries to avoid it. Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A head kick misses from Thai. Cherry feinted with a counter takedown. Thai throws a wild body kick that Cherry sees coming a mile off. Cherry fails with a takedown attempt from 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! Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Cherry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Cherry moves out of range of the body kick. Thai throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Cherry counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thai won't be happy with that. Thai tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Thai Thai. I think Thai 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thai Thai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016 |
#R1# A left lands for Thai. Thai misses with a head kick.
Thai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Thai throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Newton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thai won't be happy with that. Newton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Newton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Newton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB# Newton is working to tighten his grip on Thai's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Thai has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Newton is really squeezing tight and eventually Thai passes out! Newton breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cedrick Newton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1# Thai lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A big right from Jones misses. Thai moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off. Thai throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL# Thai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Thai'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. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges. Thai throws an elbow that misses.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Thai has double underhooks. Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Thai.
#BC2# Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
#CL# Thai takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2# Jones jumps into guard, dragging Thai to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU# Thai stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1# Jones throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Thai throws a lazy head kick and Jones counters with a straight right hand. Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL# Thai forces Jones back against the cage and clinches. Thai lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment. Knees to the body from Thai.
#BC2# Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones avoids the head kick by Thai.
Thai tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. Jones avoids the head kick by Thai.
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch. Thai scores with a spinning back kick! Thai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thai avoids the head kick by Jones.
Thai lands with a slapping head kick. #T2##CL# Thai moves into the clinch.#BC# Thai breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Thai has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2# Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away. A big left from Jones misses. Thai scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Thai Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Thai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai. Thai looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3##CL# Thai darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage. Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Thai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Thai keeps him there for the moment. Thai lands with a left to the head. Thai lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment. Thai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Jones is trying to break the clinch but Thai has him pressed against the cage. Thai has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A short right hand to the side of the head by Thai. Jones tries to break free but Thai pushes him back against the cage. Jones takes an elbow to the forehead. Thai crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage. Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges. Jones looks winded! Nice elbow from Thai. Jones blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2# Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. No joy there for Thai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones. Jones feints a jab promting Thai to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.#CL# Thai has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Thai is controlling him. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jones takes an elbow to the temple. Thai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Thai lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jones is trying to break the clinch but Thai is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Thai 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# Thai wants to clinch. Jones misses with the combination.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones avoids the head kick by Thai.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thai circles away quickly and effectively. Thai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Thai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover. #CL# Thai clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thai lands a nice elbow. Thai Thai has scored more points in the clinch so far. Thai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Thai keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Thai breaks from the clinch.
Thai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones with the counter takedown but Thai avoids it easily.#T1# A head kick misses from Thai. #CL# Thai clinches. Jones is trying to break the clinch but Thai has him pressed against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow. Jones is trying to break free. Thai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage. Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thai has him pressed against the cage. Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thai lands with a short head shot on the inside. Thai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Thai.#T2# Thai lands a left hand.
Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jones takes an elbow to the forehead. Jones is trying to break free. Jones can't break the clinch.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thai lands on the inside with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thai lands a nice shot to the body. Jones takes an elbow to the temple. Thai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses. A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thai has him pressed against the cage. Thai throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Thai, against the cage.
#T3# Thai lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment. Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Thai won't allow it.
Jones blocking some punches.
Thai lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye. Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Thai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses. Thai tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Thai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around? Jones working hard to break the clinch. Jones blocks an elbow strike from Thai.
Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Thai lands a nice elbow. Thai lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment. Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones can't break the clinch.
#T4# Jones blocks an elbow strike from Thai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thai lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment. Thai misses with an elbow strike.
Thai has Jones pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Thai has the dominant position. Jones can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jones misses with a double jab.
#CL# Thai rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jones has had enough of the clinch but Thai keeps him there for the moment. Thai tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Thai back against the cage. Thai throws an elbow that misses.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple. Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Thai won't allow it.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Thai dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Thai throws a head kick that misses and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL# Thai has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Thai lands a right hand. Thai lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment. Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Jones is trying to break the clinch but Thai has him pressed against the cage. Jones is trying to force a seperation but Thai has the dominant position. Thai is trying to stall.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thai misses with an elbow over the top. Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
Thai throws an elbow but it misses.
Thai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1# Thai prevents Jones from breaking the clinch. Thai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside. A punch combination from Jones misses. #CL# Thai clinches with his opponent.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Thai lands a damaging elbow. Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Thai has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jones is trying to break free. Thai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Thai lands an elbow inside. Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Thai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Thai lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment. 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! Jones takes an elbow to the temple. Thai missing with knees to the body.
#BC2# Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Thai moves into the clinch. Thai misses with an elbow over the top. Thai throws a head punch that misses. Thai lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye. Jones takes an elbow to the forehead. Jones takes an elbow to the forehead. Thai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away. Thai tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
#T3##BC2# Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thai is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Thai wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance. Thai moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off. Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones misses with the combination.
#CL# Thai takes the fight into the clinch. Thai throws an elbow that misses.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead. Thai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses. A shot in the inside from Thai. #T4# Jones blocks an elbow strike.#BC2# Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Thai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones lands a jab to the nose. Thai throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thai needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there. Thai wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance. Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL# Thai clinches up against the cage. Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses. Jones blocks a body shot from Thai. Paul Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Thai Thai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Thai Thai showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thai, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thai Thai!
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