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Event:
ABW 193 Arendse - Point
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1# Douglass throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Tymonowicz thows a left - swing and a miss! Tymonowicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglass moves away. Tymonowicz misses the jab. Douglass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tymonowicz.#CUT# It looks like Murdo Douglass has been cut. Tymonowicz avoids the head kick by Douglass.
Douglass blocks a head kick by Tymonowicz.
Douglass raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Tymonowicz misses with a body kick. Douglass takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tymonowicz goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Tymonowicz misses with a few strikes there.
Tymonowicz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT# That has opened up Murdo Douglass's cut even more. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jab, jab by Tymonowicz - just one landing. Douglass throws a shot to the body.
Tymonowicz throws a body kick that misses. Tymonowicz throws a head kick that misses. #T1# Tymonowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglass looks to score with a jab to the body but Tymonowicz is just out of range. Douglass takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Douglass steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Tymonowicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tymonowicz throws a head kick that misses. Tymonowicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Douglass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tymonowicz moves away. Tymonowicz misses with a two punch combination.
Douglass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A head kick misses from Tymonowicz. Tymonowicz throws a poor cross that misses
and Douglass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Henryk Tymonowicz has been cut. Douglass lands with a kick to the temple. Tymonowicz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Tymonowicz misses with a head kick.
Tymonowicz backing away here, and Douglass unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Tymonowicz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Douglass. A shot to the liver by Douglass. Beautiful body shot. Tymonowicz moves out of range as Douglass strikes.#T2# Tymonowicz connects with a right hand. Douglass shakes it off. This has been an exciting period of action! Douglass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tymonowicz. Douglass throws the kick towards the body but Tymonowicz avoids it. Tymonowicz throwing a counter right hand but Douglass manages to avoid it. Douglass is looking to land body kicks. Tymonowicz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Douglass. Tymonowicz misses with a body punch
and Douglass counters with a straight right hand. Henryk Tymonowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Douglass throws a body shot but no joy. Tymonowicz throws a sloppy head kick and Douglass moves out of range easily. Douglass swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tymonowicz. Tymonowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick but Douglass moves out of range.
Tymonowicz misses with a right hand and Douglass counters with a stiff right hand. Tymonowicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Tymonowicz misses with a double jab
and Douglass counters with a body kick that stops Tymonowicz in his tracks momentarily. Tymonowicz is breathing heavily.#T3# Douglass blocks a head kick by Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Douglass looks to land a right hand but Tymonowicz moved out of range. Tymonowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Douglass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tymonowicz swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tymonowicz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Crunch! Douglass slams his shin into Tymonowicz's torso. Tymonowicz moves out of range of the body kick. Douglass drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Tymonowicz right on the button. Tymonowicz goes down! Douglass follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Douglass gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murdo Douglass! Murdo Douglass took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
ABW 187 Perez - Thiago
Date: Jan 01, 2019 |
#R1# White throws a sloppy head kick and Douglass moves out of range easily. Alexander White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. White tries to clinch up. Nice sprawl there from Douglass as White shoots in. White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Douglass appears to be looking for a big counter. Douglass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head. White wants to clinch and Douglass counters with a nice low kick that buckles White's knee momentarily. White throws a solid leg kick but Douglass takes the impact on his shin and smiles at White. Douglass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD# Douglass lands a big head kick that sends White tumbling to the mat! Douglass takes a step backwards and waves White back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT# It looks like Alexander White has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Douglass throws a nice outside leg kick. Douglass drops White with a straight right hand, right on the button! Douglass 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 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murdo Douglass! Murdo Douglass very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
ABW 180 Bhullar - Maugon
Date: Nov 29, 2018 |
#R1# Douglass walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Nice shot by Douglass.#CUT# It looks like Ross Kemp has been cut. Douglass looks to land a right hand but Kemp moved out of range. Kemp throws a low kick but Douglass moves out of range easily. Douglass connects with a nice looking jab.
Douglass throws an overhand right that lands on Kemp's shoulder, as Kemp tries to avoid the shot. Douglass lands a body shot.
Douglass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Douglass slips under a jab from Kemp. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kemp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Douglass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Douglass throws the kick towards the body but Kemp avoids it. Kemp doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1# Douglass misses with the combination.
We've been told by Douglass's head coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Douglass tests Kemp's chin there with a solid looking shot. Douglass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kemp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kemp is looking to slow Douglass down with leg kicks. We've been informed that Kemp 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. Douglass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kemp flicks out a counter leg kick but Douglass steps away. Kemp tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglass is looking to counter with head kicks. Douglass throws a lazy uppercut
and Kemp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2# Kemp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kemp tries to clinch and Douglass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Douglass lands a jab to the nose. Kemp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglass was well out of range. Poor timing from Kemp. Douglass feints and then cracks Kemp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kemp down. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Douglass throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Douglass tried to score with a low kick but Kemp checks it. Douglass is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kemp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Douglass.#T3# Douglass connects with a right hand. Kemp shakes it off. Kemp throws a shot from downtown. Douglass moves away and avoids it. Douglass cracks Kemp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT# That has opened up Ross Kemp's cut even more. Douglass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Douglass is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Douglass looks to score with a jab to the body but Kemp is just out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Kemp. Douglass does a little dance to reset his feet. Douglass misses with a leg kick and Kemp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Douglass throws a lazy right hand but Kemp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kemp flicks out a counter leg kick but Douglass steps away. Douglass throws a jab when Kemp was well out of range. Kemp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4# Douglass slips under a jab from Kemp. A counter left hand to the body from Douglass misses its target. Douglass throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Douglass looks for the body kick but Kemp saw that one coming. Kemp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Kemp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kemp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A slapping body kick lands there for Douglass. Kemp misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Douglass.
#KD# Douglass lands a big head kick that sends Kemp tumbling to the mat! Douglass takes a step backwards and waves Kemp back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT# The cut above Ross Kemp's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Douglass throws out a powerful jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murdo Douglass dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ross Kemp's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Douglass misses with a combination
and Douglass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Douglass staying out of range there. Douglass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kemp can do to turn this around? Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kemp - that will leave a mark!
#CL# Douglass drives through and clinches with Kemp against the cage.
Kemp tries a body shot but Douglass blocks it.
Douglass working aggressively here.
Kemp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Douglass backwards. #CUT2# It looks like Murdo Douglass has been cut. Douglass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kemp misses with a short punch on the inside. Kemp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Douglass blocks a body shot from Kemp. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Douglass here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Douglass trying to land knees to the body.
Douglass prevents a body shot from Kemp. Douglass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Douglass scores with a shoulder strike. Kemp wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Douglass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Douglass misses with a punch on the inside.
Kemp misses with a punch to the body.
Kemp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kemp blocks an uppercut.
Kemp lands with a left to the head. Douglass avoiding damage.
Douglass prevents a body shot from Kemp. Douglass lands a hook to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kemp. Douglass misses with some punches.
Douglass blocks an uppercut.
Douglass looking to stall.
Kemp wants to get back to striking at distance but Douglass won't allow it.
Kemp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murdo Douglass has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kemp works on Douglass's body with a couple of short punches.#T2# Kemp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kemp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douglasss head. Nice body punch from Kemp. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. 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 Kemp. Douglass blocks a body shot from Kemp. #BC2# Kemp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kemp circles away from the clinch attempt and Kemp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kemp.
Kemp connects with an inside leg kick. Kemp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3# Kemp ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kemp blocks a leg kick. Douglass plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT# Ross Kemp's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Douglass misses with an uppercut
and Kemp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Douglass throws a low kick but Kemp avoids it. Kemp tries to counter with a clinch but Douglass shakes him off and moves away. Kemp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Douglass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Douglass throws a leg kick and Kemp counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Kemp throws a front kick that sends Douglass stumbling back into the cage.#T4# Douglass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kemp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Douglass throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Kemp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kemp connects with a body shot. Kemp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kemp scores with a jab to the jaw. Kemp slips under a jab. Kemp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Douglass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Kemp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Nice defenses there by Kemp. Murdo Douglass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kemp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kemp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Douglass.
Kemp throws a chopping leg kick but Douglass manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Douglass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kemp feints a counter leg kick. Kemp is looking to land body kicks. Kemp misses with a looping left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kemp checks a leg kick. Kemp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Douglass looks to land a body kick but Kemp moved away. Kemp flicks out a counter leg kick but Douglass steps away. Douglass lands a leg kick that knocks Kemp off balance momentarily.#T1# Kemp scores with a body shot.
Kemp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglass throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL# Douglass closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kemp avoids the elbow strike from Douglass, against the cage.
Kemp throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglass. Kemp misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kemp.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Douglass takes a shot to the head. Kemp swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A short left from Kemp. Douglass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Douglass blocks an uppercut.
Kemp lands a shot to the body. Kemp pushes Douglass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kemp has a couple of punches blocked by Douglass.
#BC2# Kemp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kemp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Douglass rather than just go for the knockout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Douglass misses with a hook
#CL2# and Kemp counters by clinching up. Douglass prevents a body shot from Kemp. Kemp scores with an uppercut up the middle. Douglass trying to control the position but instead, Kemp has worked for underhooks and has pushed Douglass into the cage. Kemp misses with a body punch.
Kemp works on Douglass's body with a couple of short punches. Kemp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kemp struggles to land a body shot inside as Douglass controls his hands.
Kemp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Douglass will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kemp up against the cage.#T3# Kemp works on Douglass's body with a couple of short punches. Kemp lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Kemp. #CUT2# Murdo Douglass's cut is getting worse. A short body shot lands from Kemp as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kemp.
Kemp tries to throw a body punch but Douglass avoids it by throwing Kemp back against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Kemp.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kemp. A right hand to the body from Kemp.
#BC2# Kemp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Douglass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Douglass blocks a low kick nicely. Douglass takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4# Douglass throws a leg kick and Kemp counters with an inside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Douglass throws a jab but it's blocked by Kemp. A countering left hand to the body from Kemp misses. Douglass scores with a leg kick.
Kemp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Douglass tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglass throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Douglass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice jab there from Kemp. Douglass throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Douglass blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Ross Kemp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kemp 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Kemp! Ross Kemp 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:
ABW 168 Brahms - Matonen
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
#R1# Hoi walks into a left hand. Decent striking displayed by Douglass there. Hoi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Hoi blocks the low kick. A little feinted left hand from Hoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hoi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Douglass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hoi misses with a wild body shot. Douglass throws a fast counter high kick but Hoi manages to duck under it in time. Hoi throws a body shot but no joy. Douglass only half commits to the counter leg kick. Douglass walks into a left hand. Hoi lands a jab to the head.
Hoi on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hoi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hoi looks to land a right hand but Douglass moved out of range. We've been hearing reports that Hoi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Douglass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Douglass throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Hoi is breathing heavily.#T1# Douglass lands with a good body shot. Douglass 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.
#CL2# Douglass clinches up against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Douglass. Hoi trying to stall but Douglass improves his position.
Douglass displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hoi up against the cage. Hoi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Douglass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Douglass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoi stalling.
#TD# Hoi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Douglass regains guard.
#ES2# Douglass pushes Hoi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Hoi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Douglass's half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hoi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Douglass's head. Douglass trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Poor strikes thrown by Hoi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hoi is landing with some decent strikes but Douglass is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Hoi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Douglass avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hoi.
Hoi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Douglass tries to lock up and control but Hoi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3# Hoi misses with some ground and pound and Douglass recovers position to half guard. Hoi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hoi thows a huge punch but Douglass dodges it nicely.
Hoi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Douglass controlling the position for now. Hoi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Douglass manages to get to full guard.
Hoi scoring with some ground and pound. Hoi is working Douglass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4# Hoi trying to control but Douglass is working from the bottom. Douglass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoi looking to sit in guard and control but Douglass gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Douglass must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hoi tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hoi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hoi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Murdo Douglass will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Douglass is looking to clinch. Douglass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2# Douglass clinches up against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Douglass. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hoi as Douglass tries to tie him up. Douglass prevents the takedown attempt.
Douglass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hoi slowing the pace effectively. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Douglass presses Hoi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Douglass scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hoi goes for a takedown attempt but Douglass pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Douglass connects with an inside leg kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Douglass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Douglass misses with a body shot.
Hoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglass.
Douglass throws a half hearted mid kick. Hoi misses with a body shot.
Douglass moves into range and connects with a jab. Hoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglass. Douglass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. The fighters circle momentarily. Douglass darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hoi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Douglass counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2# Douglass feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hoi sprawling to the canvas! Hoi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Douglass finish him?!
#ROC2# Hoi is rocked!#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Douglass scores with a body shot.
Oh Hoi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Douglass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Douglass fakes the leg kick and cracks Hoi in the body. Douglass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoi's sensitive parts. Hoi seems to have got his legs back now. Douglass scores with a decent looking hook. Douglass feints a jab and as Hoi dips his head, Douglass unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Hoi right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Hoi falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Douglass smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Murdo Douglass! Murdo Douglass really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
ABW 157 Lopez - Opdvido
Date: Aug 30, 2018 |
#R1# Zinsou doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Douglass counter with a right hand. #CUT# It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut. Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zinsou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Douglass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zinsou somewhat. A jab from Douglass finds it's way through Zinsou's defenses. Zinsou fails with the takedown. Murdo Douglass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou. Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but Douglass shows good takedown defense. A nice inside leg kick there by Douglass. That's going to slow Zinsou down. #CL2# Zinsou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Douglass, pushing him back against the cage. Zinsou misses with a knee to the head. Zinsou looking for a takedown. #T1# Zinsou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Douglass throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC# Douglass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zinsou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Douglass swivels and escapes. Zinsou blocks a head kick by Douglass.
Douglass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Zinsou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Douglass finds it's way round the side to connect with Zinsou's head. Douglass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zinsou's head backwards. Zinsou steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Douglass. That one must have hurt. Zinsou looks winded! Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Douglass throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Zinsou is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Murdo Douglass! Our winner, Murdo Douglass, 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:
EFA 75 Vermeulen vs Hyang
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1# Douglass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Henderson throws a leg kick but Douglass checks it. Douglass thinks about countering with a body kick. Douglass avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes. Henderson swings for the body but Douglass moves out of range.
Douglass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson. Douglass lands a lovely overhand right. Douglass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Henderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Henderson cracks Douglass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Douglass moves away and avoids it. Good leg kick by Henderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henderson cracks Douglass with an open hand slap.#T1# Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglass. Henderson 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.
#CUT2# It looks like Murdo Douglass has been cut. Douglass throws a big shot that misses. Douglass throws a wild body kick that Henderson sees coming a mile off. Henderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglass was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson. Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglass throws out the jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henderson! But no joy. Henderson clobbers Douglass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Douglass circles away quickly and effectively. Henderson throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Douglass cracks Henderson with a right hand to the side of the head. A lazy left from Douglass finds it's target.#T2# Henderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Douglass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson. Douglass appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Douglass walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Henderson throws a head kick that misses. Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglass is just out of range. Douglass throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglass walks into a jab. Henderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Douglass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3# Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Douglass connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Douglass throws a body kick that misses. Douglass fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson is trying to counter with his kicks. Douglass ducks right into an uppercut from Henderson. Henderson throws a leg kick which misses Douglass's front leg but catches the back leg as Douglass tries to avoid it. Douglass staying out of range there. Nice uppercut lands for Henderson. That snapped Douglass's head back.
Henderson lands a slapping body shot.
Henderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Douglass had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Douglass is looking to land body kicks. Henderson clobbers Douglass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4# Douglass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henderson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Douglass looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range. Douglass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Henderson misses with an uppercut. Henderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Douglass's head backwards. Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Douglass slips the punch. It looked like Douglass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A punch lands to the side of Douglass 's head but he takes it in his stride. Henderson connects with a single shot there. Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A looping hook to the body misses from Douglass. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet. Douglass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Henderson throws a big shot that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Henderson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Murdo Douglass's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Henderson throws a leg kick but Douglass sees it coming and checks it nicely. A little feinted left hand from Douglass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Henderson throws out a leg kick but Douglass moves out of range and Henderson only half commits. Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Henderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Douglass has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Harry Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson lands a head shot. Douglass on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Douglass moves away from the strike by Henderson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Douglass avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Douglass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Douglass throwing a counter right hand but Henderson manages to avoid it. Henderson moves out of range of the body kick from Douglass.
Douglass missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Henderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# Douglass throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily. Douglass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Douglass slips a straight right by Henderson. Henderson misses with a hook. Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Douglass counters with a straight right hand. Henderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Douglass counters with a lovely straight right hand! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Henderson. An attempted straight right counter from Douglass misses the target.#CL# Douglass moves into the clinch. Still in the clinch, Douglass scores with a nice short uppercut. Douglass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Henderson is breathing heavily. Douglass struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Douglass.
Good body shot from Douglass.
#T2# Douglass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards. Douglass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson 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!#BC# Douglass breaks the clinch.
Henderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Douglass tests Henderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT# It looks like Harry Henderson has been cut. Douglass tries to land a front kick but Henderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Henderson misses with a straight right. Douglass misses with a body kick. Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Douglass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglass. Henderson lands an overhand right. Douglass slips a straight right by Henderson. Douglass bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Henderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Douglass.#T3# Douglass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Douglass counters with a quick kick to the body but Henderson blocks it. Douglass throws an off balance right hand
and Henderson counters with a good low kick that Douglass was not able to check. Henderson throws out a loose jab but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it. Henderson misses with a right hand and Douglass counters with a stiff right hand. Douglass walks into a straight right hand from Henderson. Henderson misses with a right hand and Douglass counters with a good low kick that Henderson was not able to check. Henderson misses with a left hand and Douglass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Henderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Douglass pushes Henderson away with a front kick. Henderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Douglass connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henderson scrambles back to his feet. Douglass throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.#T4# Henderson throws a hook but Douglass blocks it. Henderson 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! Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Henderson looks to move away, Douglass throws a big counter combo but Henderson just gets out of the way. Douglass jabbing away but nothing is landing. Henderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Henderson misses with a looping left. Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Douglass lands a lovely overhand right. Nice uppercut there from Douglass. Douglass lands with a nice body punch. Henderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Douglass scores with a decent looking hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murdo Douglass dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Douglass looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Henderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Henderson misses with the combination.
Douglass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Douglass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henderson misses with a kick to the body.
Douglass throws a front kick that sends Henderson stumbling back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Douglass connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Henderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Douglass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Henderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1# Douglass throws the kick towards the body but Henderson avoids it. Douglass stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henderson. Henderson scores with a nice head shot. Douglass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Douglass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Henderson's head. Henderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Douglass throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Douglass misses the jab. Douglass throws out a leg kick but Henderson moves out of range and Douglass only half commits. Douglass misses with a low kick.
Douglass lands with an overhand left.#T2# Douglass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Henderson misses with a hook
and Douglass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Douglass checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. It looked like Douglass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Henderson scores with a nice strike. This has been an exciting period of action! Henderson throws a head kick that misses. A counter left hand to the body from Douglass misses its target.#KD# Douglass cracks Henderson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Douglass has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Henderson to stand back up!#ROC# Henderson is rocked! Henderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Douglass throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Henderson's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Douglass dives in looking to finish as Henderson flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Douglass's strikes! Douglass is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Henderson's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Henderson was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murdo Douglass! A relieved looking Murdo Douglass 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:
EFA 62 Sekany vs Kim
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1# Foreman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Douglass. Douglass slips a jab from Foreman . Douglass takes a shot right to the bread basket. A head kick by Douglass misses and Douglass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2# It looks like Murdo Douglass has been cut. Douglass misses with a double jab
and Foreman counters with a two punch combo. A low kick from Douglass misses and Foreman counters with a straight right hand. Foreman misses with a looping right. Foreman jabs at Douglass's body. Douglass lands a glancing blow to the side of Foreman 's head.#T1# Douglass blocks a jab. Douglass throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT# It looks like Joe Foreman has been cut. Douglass throws a hook but Foreman blocks it. Foreman lands with an overhand left. Foreman lands a head shot.#CUT2# Murdo Douglass's cut is getting worse. Douglass tries to land a front kick but Foreman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Foreman digs a good hook to Douglass's body.
Foreman throws a hook but Douglass blocks it.#T2# Douglass throws a nice inside leg kick. Douglass tries to land a body kick#KD2# and Foreman counters with a crisp right hand that drops Douglass! Foreman lets Douglass back up to his feet, looking for a finish! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Foreman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Foreman looks to land a left hand but Douglass moved out of range nicely. Foreman throws a series of punches but Douglass avoids them all with ease. Douglass throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Foreman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2# Murdo Douglass's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Douglass connects with a single shot there. Douglass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foreman 's sensitive parts. Douglass takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3##KD2# Foreman lands a big right hand that sends Douglass crashing to the mat! Foreman stays standing though and waves Douglass back to his feet!#ROC2# Douglass is rocked!#CUT2# Jeez, Murdo Douglass's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Murdo Douglass's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Foreman !
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Event:
EFA 52 Garret vs Mcfly
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1# Duncan fakes the leg kick and cracks Douglass in the body. We've been told by Duncan's head coaches at IC&E Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Douglass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duncan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duncan lunges at Douglass with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Douglass's hand. #CUT# It looks like Murdo Douglass has been cut. Douglass misses with a body kick. Douglass walks into a stiff left hand from Duncan. Douglass looks to throw a body kick and Duncan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Douglass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duncan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duncan throws a sloppy head kick and Douglass moves out of range easily. Douglass lands with a nice body kick. Douglass scores with the left hand. Duncan knows he should have avoided that one. #T1##CL# Duncan clinches with his opponent.
Duncan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Douglass tries a body shot but Duncan blocks it.
Douglass scores with a shot to the side of Duncan's head. Douglass lands with a short head shot on the inside. Douglass digs a right hand into Duncan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duncan's gas tank. Duncan is breathing heavily. Duncan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Douglass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duncan backwards. Douglass can't find room to land a body shot as Duncan controls the action.
Douglass lands with a left to the head. Duncan misses with a short punch on the inside. Douglass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2# Douglass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Duncan misses. Douglass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Douglass needs to keep his hands up - Duncan had a free shot at his head there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Duncan moves out of range as Douglass strikes.#T2# Duncan throws a head kick that misses. A big left from Duncan misses. Duncan moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL# Duncan clinches. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Douglass. A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglass. Duncan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Duncan looking to stall.
Douglass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Douglass has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Duncan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Douglass can turn it around. Douglass swings wildly with an uppercut but Duncan uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglass. Duncan tries a body shot but Douglass blocks it.
Douglass blocking some punches.
Duncan misses with a knee strike.
#T3# A head punch on the inside from Douglass fails to land. Douglass struggles to land a body shot inside as Duncan controls his hands.
#BC2# Douglass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Douglass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Duncan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Douglass scores with a hook to the body. Duncan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Duncan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Douglass's calf. Douglass throws a wild body kick that Duncan sees coming a mile off. Douglass thuds his shin into the meat of Duncan's side. Some wild striking there from Duncan.
#CL# Duncan darts in and clinches Douglass up against the cage.#T4# Douglass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Douglass lands a body punch in the clinch. Duncan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Duncan misses with a punch on the inside.
Douglass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Douglass.
Still in the clinch, Douglass scores with a nice short uppercut. Douglass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Douglass scores with a nice hook to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Douglass.
Douglass tries to throw a body punch but Duncan avoids it by throwing Douglass back against the cage. #BC2# Douglass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Douglass tries a low kick but Duncan avoids it. Duncan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Douglass throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murdo Douglass dominated that round. The cut man is working on Murdo Douglass's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Duncan blocks a head kick by Douglass.
Douglass just misses with a punch to the body.
Duncan throws a head kick that misses and Douglass counters with a good low kick that Duncan was not able to check. Duncan misses with a leg kick and Douglass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Douglass pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Douglass misses with an uppercut. Duncan is looking to counter with head kicks. Duncan tries to clinch and Douglass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duncan misses with a right hand and Douglass scores with a counter punch that sends Duncan to the canvas! Douglass smells blood - he's punishing Duncan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Duncan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murdo Douglass! During a confident post fight interview, Murdo Douglass thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Tim Duncan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Still got 5 rings lol '.
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Event:
EFA 43 Lancaster vs Murdock
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1# Douglass blocks the body kick.
Van Damme misses with a body kick. Douglass avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Van Damme blocks the body kick.
Van Damme misses with a hook
and Douglass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Jean Claude Van Damme has been cut. Van Damme dips to his left and cracks Douglass with an uppercut! Van Damme throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Douglass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Van Damme sizes up Douglass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2# It looks like Murdo Douglass has been cut. Van Damme 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. Douglass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Douglass moves out of range of the body kick. Van Damme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Douglass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Van Damme throws a low kick, looking for Douglass's leg but Douglass calmly moves out of range. Van Damme looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Douglass counters with a quick kick to the body but Van Damme blocks it. Van Damme stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Douglass. Van Damme looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Van Damme misses with an attempted mid kick.
Douglass blocks a low kick nicely. Douglass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Damme. Jean Claude Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Douglass blocks the body kick.
Douglass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Damme. Douglass walks into a jab. Van Damme lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Damme goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Van Damme motions for Douglass to come forward. Van Damme throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A slow jab from Van Damme misses its intended target. Douglass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Van Damme checks a low kick from Douglass. Douglass takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2# Van Damme lets loose with a powerful body kick. Douglass will feel that in the morning. Douglass blocks a head kick by Van Damme.
Van Damme lands a front kick. Douglass moves out of range of the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Van Damme shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Van Damme lands a jab to the nose. Van Damme misses the jab. Van Damme throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Van Damme throws a body kick that misses and Douglass counters with a nice uppercut. Van Damme misses with a wild combination.
Van Damme looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglass is just out of range. Douglass feints and then cracks Van Damme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Damme down. #T3# Van Damme swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Douglass counter with a right hand. Van Damme misses with an uppercut. An inside leg kick lands from Douglass. Douglass checks a leg kick. Douglass connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Van Damme out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murdo Douglass! Murdo Douglass seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Jean Claude Van Damme was interviewed post fight and said 'Bs....stoppage'.
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Event:
Gladiators 74 Snot v Murphy
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1# Petrosyan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Douglass paws at him with a jab and circles away. Douglass misses with a body kick. Petrosyan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Petrosyan scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2# It looks like Murdo Douglass has been cut. Petrosyan throws a lazy right hand but Douglass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Petrosyan with a jab. Douglass scores with a jab. Petrosyan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrosyan 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 Douglass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Douglass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Douglass appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Douglass defending well as Petrosyan loads up on a big left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Petrosyan digs a good body shot into Douglass's ribs. Douglass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrosyan lands with an overhand left. Douglass jabs Petrosyan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1# Petrosyan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petrosyan swings for the body but Douglass moves out of range.
Douglass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrosyan. Petrosyan connects with the punch. Petrosyan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Petrosyan keeps the fight on the outside. Petrosyan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Douglass looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrosyan is just out of range. Douglass looks for the body kick but Petrosyan saw that one coming. Douglass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petrosyan on the side of the head. Petrosyan tries to clinch but Douglass moves away and Douglass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Douglass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrosyan's head.#T2# A telegraphed right hand from Douglass misses the target. Petrosyan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Douglass looks to throw a body kick letting Petrosyan counter with a right hand. Petrosyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglass.
Petrosyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Douglass circles away.
Douglass lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Douglass staying out of range there. Douglass throws a nice inside leg kick. Douglass seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. A low kick from Petrosyan misses and Douglass counters with a lovely straight right hand! Douglass throws a body kick, spinning off balance enabling Petrosyan to counter with a crisp jab. Douglass throws a looping overhand right but Petrosyan ducks down to avoid it. Douglass connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3# Petrosyan throws a chopping leg kick but Douglass manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Douglass throwing a counter right hand but Petrosyan manages to avoid it. Petrosyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Petrosyan tries to clinch but Douglass is having none of it. Douglass looks for the body kick but Petrosyan saw that one coming. Petrosyan lands a jab to Douglass's midsection. Douglass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Petrosyan misses with a body shot.
Petrosyan throws a right hand that misses
and Douglass counters with a straight right hand.#KD# Douglass lands a big head kick that sends Petrosyan tumbling to the mat! Douglass takes a step backwards and waves Petrosyan back to his feet - he wants the finish! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Douglass blocks a jab. Douglass connects with a leg kick. Petrosyan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4# Petrosyan tries to clinch but Douglass moves out of range. Douglass misses with a body kick. Petrosyan is looking to clinch. Douglass throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Douglass stuns Petrosyan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Petrosyan looks winded! Petrosyan throws a big shot that misses. Douglass misses with a kick to the body.
Petrosyan misses with a low kick.
#CL2# Petrosyan gets a clinch. Petrosyan working hard to break the clinch. Petrosyan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Petrosyan is trying to break the clinch but Douglass is controlling him.#BC# Douglass breaks the clinch.
Petrosyan throws an overhand right that lands on Douglass's shoulder, as Douglass tries to avoid the shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murdo Douglass dominated that round. The cut man is working on Murdo Douglass's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Petrosyan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Petrosyan closes the distance looking to clinch and Petrosyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Petrosyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Douglass. Nice cross by Douglass. Douglass connects with a right hand. Petrosyan shakes it off. Douglass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrosyan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Petrosyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrosyan ducks under a wild hook from Douglass. Douglass lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Petrosyan is breathing heavily. Petrosyan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1# A nice leg kick lands there from Douglass. Douglass scores with a shot to the body.
Douglass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Douglass bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Douglass throws a front kick that sends Petrosyan stumbling back into the cage. Douglass scores with a decent looking hook. Douglass closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Petrosyan out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murdo Douglass! A victorious Murdo Douglass 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:
SP ICON: Fresh Blood
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1# Steel throws a big shot that misses. And Douglass counters with a quick kick to the body but Steel blocks it. The fighters circle momentarily. Douglass darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT# It looks like Knuckles Of Steel has been cut. Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've been told by Douglass's head coaches at Blackthorn Reborn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Murdo Douglass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Douglass. Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Douglass quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Douglass jabs at Steel's body. Good leg kick by Douglass there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Douglass has managed to clinch.
Douglass is trying to break free. Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it. Douglass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Steel has eaten all the pies!#T1# Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglass blocking some punches.
Douglass blocking some punches.
Douglass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglass tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Steel lands a nice uppercut. Douglass blocking some punches.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Douglass tries to break free but Steel pushes him back against the cage. Douglass lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Douglass breaks from the clinch.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Douglass. Douglass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel. Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing. Douglass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2# Douglass lands a jab. Douglass slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Steel misses the jab. Douglass connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Douglass 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.
#KD# Douglass cracks Steel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Douglass finish him?
#CUT# That has opened up Knuckles Of Steel's cut even more. Steel is aggressively charging in as Douglass backs up avoiding any damage. Douglass tosses out a jab and Steel runs right into it face first! Steel is out cold! Douglass dropped down on all fours and is barking in Steel's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murdo Douglass! Murdo Douglass 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:
T170 Olympics Round 1
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1# Four is looking to clinch but Three is avoiding it.
Three is looking to counter the offense by Four and move into the clinch. Three fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2# Four shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB# Four got a little sloppy there for a moment and Three has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Four has managed to get both his arms back between Three's legs - danger averted. Four lands a couple of elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Three looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Three utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Four postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Four loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Four controlling from the top position. Four in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Four trying to stand up but can't free himself from Three's guard. Four loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Four trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Four trying to control the position from guard on top but Three is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. No luck for Four with that takedown attempt. Four tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Three paws at him with a jab and circles away. Three delivers a nice body kick.#TD# Three shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Three controls from within his opponent's guard. Three wants to stand but Four is controlling his posture from full guard. Three is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3# Three tries to stand but Four is controlling from the bottom. Three is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Three preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Four keeping moving, preventing Three from controlling successfully. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Four throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Four lands a head kick. Three smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2# It looks like Recruit Three has been cut.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Four shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2# Four looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES# Three kicks off Four and gets to his feet. Three jabs at Four's body. Horrible takedown attempt by Four or perhaps it was just good defense by Three, which made it look bad. Recruit Three has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Recruit Four. Three ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Three scores with a spinning back kick! Four looks winded! Three fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Four avoids it really well and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Recruit Three dominated that round. The cut man is working on Recruit Three's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL# Three instigates a clinch. Three is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Four can do to turn this around? Three lands an elbow that stopped Four in his tracks for a moment. #TD# Three manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Four slips nicely into half guard. Four seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Three misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Four wants to control but Three is keeping him busy. Four is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB# Three is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Four is tapping! Great win for Three!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Recruit Three!
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