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SYN 877 Valentines Massacre
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1# Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Duranto should have avoided that one. Duranto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Duranto misses with a looping right. Duranto throws a head kick that misses. Bathory is looking to counter punch. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bathory on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Duranto dips to his left and cracks Bathory with an uppercut! Duranto misses with a body shot.
Bathory scores with a hook. Duranto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Duranto tries to clinch but Bathory is having none of it. Bathory checks a low kick from Duranto. Duranto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duranto is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Duranto misses with a looping right. Duranto connects with a solid leg kick. Bathory seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Bathory throws a right and a left that Duranto avoids nicely. Duranto lands a head shot. Duranto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bathory throws a body punch but Duranto moves out of range. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Jab by Duranto.#T1# Duranto throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Duranto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Duranto looks like he wants to counter punch here. Duranto is looking to clinch. Duranto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bathory. Bathory circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Duranto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duranto throws a quick inside leg kick. Bathory 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.
Duranto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Duranto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Duranto. A telegraphed right hand from Duranto misses the target. Duranto takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duranto sees it coming and avoids it easily. Duranto misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back.#CL2# Bathory gets tackled into the cage by Duranto. Duranto maintains the clinch. Duranto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duranto misses with a punch on the inside.
Duranto blocking some punches.
Duranto swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory lands a body shot. #T2# Duranto is trying to break free. A head punch on the inside from Duranto fails to land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Duranto controls his hands.
Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duranto can't break the clinch.
Duranto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Duranto. Duranto prevents a body shot from Bathory. Duranto misses with a hook from the clinch. Duranto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duranto. Bathory lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duranto or not. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duranto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bathory working aggressively here.
#BC2# Duranto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nice body kick there by Bathory. Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bathory scores with a nice head shot. Duranto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A chopping leg kick lands by Duranto. #T3# Duranto misses with an uppercut. Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Duranto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Duranto wants to clinch up but Bathory keeps it at a distance. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A leg kick checked by Duranto. Duranto avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Duranto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Duranto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory checks a low kick from Duranto. Duranto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bathory blocks a jab. Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Duranto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bathory swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duranto counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bathory pushes Duranto away with a front kick. Bathory connects with a jab. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range. Duranto misses with a looping right. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory jabs Duranto right on the nose. Duranto blinks but takes it well. 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! Duranto swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
#T4# Duranto misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Bathory paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duranto moves away. Duranto throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away. A bone on bone clash there as Bathory blocks the leg kick.
Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory dips to his left and cracks Duranto with an uppercut! Duranto connects with a single shot there. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Duranto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A slow jab from Duranto misses its intended target. Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Duranto's knee but Duranto avoids it well. Duranto follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Bathory paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Duranto throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory thuds his shin into the meat of Duranto's side. Duranto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Duranto slips under a jab from Bathory. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duranto momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Duranto blocks the low kick. Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Duranto. Bathory shrugs it off though. Duranto throws a quick inside leg kick. Duranto loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Duranto throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Duranto. Bathory throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Duranto saw that one coming. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duranto. Bathory with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duranto to score with a decent uppercut. Duranto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Duranto manages to avoid it. Duranto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory misses with a hook. Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Duranto moves his leg out of the way. A left lands for Bathory. Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Duranto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Duranto takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Duranto. Duranto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Duranto connects with a nice looking jab.
Duranto just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory throws a series of punches but Duranto moves out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Duranto's knee but Duranto avoids it well. Duranto moves out of range as Bathory strikes.#T1# Duranto throws a series of punches but Bathory moves out of range. Duranto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Duranto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duranto with the inside leg kick. Nice shot lands for Bathory. Duranto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Duranto throws a quick inside leg kick. Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Duranto throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Bathory takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duranto is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Duranto throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Duranto tries a quick counter leg kick but Bathory is wise to it. A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory. Bathory lands with a cross. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duranto. Duranto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bathory gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Duranto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bathory. #T2# Duranto scores with a hook. Duranto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. The fighters circle momentarily. Bathory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bathory lands a slapping body shot.
Duranto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bathory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Duranto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well. Bathory is looking to counter punch. Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Duranto moves out of range of the body kick. Duranto is looking for the big counter here. The crowd cheers as Duranto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bathory doesn't seem phased though. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Bathory connects with a crisp jab. Duranto slips under a jab. Duranto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bathory. Bathory circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bathory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Duranto fails in his attempt to clinch. No joy there for Duranto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bathory stuns Duranto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bathory works the jab nicely. Duranto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bathory is able to avoid easily.#T3# Duranto misses the shot to the body. Duranto walks into a jab. Duranto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Duranto scores with a jab to the body. Bathory feints and then cracks Duranto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duranto down. Duranto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw. Duranto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice shot by Bathory. Duranto misses with a looping left. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duranto. Duranto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Duranto checks a low kick from Bathory. Duranto moves away from the strike by Bathory. Duranto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duranto misses with a low kick. Bathory misses with a hook. Duranto ducked under it nicely. #T4# Bathory throws out a loose jab but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory missing with a left hand there. Duranto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Duranto flicks out a counter leg kick but Bathory steps away. Duranto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Duranto is just out of range. Duranto misses with a body kick. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. Duranto moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duranto! But no joy. A big left from Bathory misses. A big right from Bathory misses. Duranto throws a nice inside leg kick. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duranto misses with a low kick.
A cross from Duranto lands. Bathory misses with a straight left. #CL2# Duranto gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Duranto working aggressively here.
Bathory is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bathory. Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Duranto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bathory is working Duranto over against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3# Bathory throws an off balance right hand
and Duranto counters with a nice uppercut. Duranto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Duranto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A leg kick checked by Duranto. Duranto is trying to counter with his kicks. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Duranto's leg but Duranto calmly moves out of range. A combination from Duranto does no damage. Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Duranto checks it well. Duranto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bathory checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Duranto slips under a jab from Bathory. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Bathory. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Duranto looks to land a combination but Bathory avoids it well. Duranto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. 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! Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Duranto tries to bum rush Bathory with a series of wild strikes but Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A punch combination from Bathory misses. Bathory blocks a jab.#T1# Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory throws out a leg kick but Duranto moves out of range and Bathory only half commits. Duranto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Duranto throws a counter combo. Duranto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Bathory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Durantos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bathory checks a leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Duranto. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Duranto avoids it. Duranto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Duranto misses with a looping left. Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Duranto pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Duranto lands a body shot.
Duranto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duranto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Duranto checks a leg kick. Duranto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Duranto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bathory connects with a jab.#T2# Bathory checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duranto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory with a nice calf kick. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bathory blocks a jab. Duranto throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily. A kick lands to the mid section there for Duranto. A cross from Bathory lands. Bathory checks a low kick from Duranto. Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Duranto. Duranto throws a big shot that misses. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Duranto slips the punch. Duranto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duranto avoids a low kick by using good footwork. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bathory checks a leg kick. Duranto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Duranto.#T3# Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duranto's sensitive parts. Bathory slips under a jab. Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Duranto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bathory. Duranto throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Duranto moves away and avoids it. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Donk. Duranto catches Bathory right on the button with a cross. Duranto throws a series of punches but Bathory avoids them all with ease. Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bathory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Duranto moves his leg out of the way. Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Duranto thows a left - swing and a miss! Duranto throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duranto catches Bathory with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bathory misses with a leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Duranto slips under a jab from Bathory.#T4# Duranto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. A little jabbing left from Duranto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Duranto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks. An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. Bathory lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Duranto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Duranto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Duranto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Duranto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bathory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duranto doesn't seem phased though. Duranto avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bathory is looking to chop away at Duranto's legs. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duranto. That did some damage! Some wild striking there from Duranto.
Duranto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Duranto avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Arzlan Bathory did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4# Duranto lands a jab-cross combination. Duranto thuds a left hand into Bathory's body. Duranto throws a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bathory digs a good body shot into Duranto's ribs. Bathory lands an overhand right. Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duranto misses with a body shot.
A big right from Duranto misses. Bathory misses with a hook. Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duranto counters with a stiff right hand. Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bathory swats away the attempt to clinch by Duranto. Bathory half committed to a counter leg kick. Duranto staying out of range there. A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory fails to land with a series of punches.
Duranto tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1# Bathory throws a leg kick but Duranto sees it coming and checks it nicely. Duranto misses with a body shot.
It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bathory fails to land with a series of punches.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range. Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duranto. Duranto scores with a sloppy right hand. Bathory should have avoided that one. Duranto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bathory. Bathory circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Duranto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duranto slips under a jab. Duranto takes one to the side of the head.
Duranto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bathory's corner calls for a 1-2. Bathory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bathory misses the jab. Duranto looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bathory misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Duranto's leg but Duranto calmly moves out of range. Duranto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory digs a good hook to Duranto's body.
#T2# Duranto lands a nice hook to Bathory's body. Bathory takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Duranto throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. A head kick misses from Bathory. Bathory slips under a jab from Duranto. Sloppy strikes from Bathory. Those never looked like landing. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duranto throws a right hand that Bathory ducks under and follows up with a left that Bathory also avoids with ease. Bathory appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Duranto connects with a solid leg kick. Duranto lands a really nice looking cross but Bathory seems unphased.
Duranto scores with a nice body kick.
Bathory defending well as Duranto loads up on a big left hand. Duranto looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. That kick from Duranto tenderised Bathory's leg. Bathory is trying to keep his angry face on. Duranto throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely. Duranto misses with a straight right. Bathory slips under a jab. Duranto misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. Duranto loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch.#T3# Duranto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Duranto moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Duranto thows a left - swing and a miss! Bathory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duranto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Some wild striking there from Bathory.
Duranto scores with a nice strike. Duranto feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down. Duranto swings away with a leg kick that misses. Duranto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory misses with a looping right. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Duranto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duranto on the side of the head.#T4# Duranto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duranto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Duranto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. A low kick from Duranto misses and Bathory counters with a stiff right hand. A swing and a miss from Bathory. A looping hook to the body misses from Duranto. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory blocks a leg kick. Duranto misses with a double jab.
Duranto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duranto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Duranto misses. Bathory is looking to counter with a body kick. Duranto works the jab nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Duranto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A cross from Duranto lands. Bathory swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Duranto dominated that fourth round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5# Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duranto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory throws the left hand but Duranto avoids the punch easily. Duranto is looking for the big counter here. Duranto throws a right and a left that both miss. Duranto staying out of range there. Duranto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory. Duranto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bathorys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2# Duranto clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Duranto breaks from the clinch.
Duranto's corner calls for a 1-2. Duranto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duranto. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory moves out of range as Duranto strikes. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Duranto manages to avoid it. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory misses with a looping right. Duranto scores with a one two! Bathory had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Duranto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Duranto throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Bathory blocks the body kick.
Bathory scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Some bone on bone action there as Duranto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duranto is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Duranto throws a big shot that misses. Duranto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Duranto walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory. Nice body punch from Duranto. Duranto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Duranto tried to score with a low kick but Bathory checks it. Duranto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory misses with a looping left. Duranto throws a sloppy head kick and Bathory moves out of range easily. A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Duranto throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Duranto sizes up Bathory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bathory has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duranto finds it's way round the side to connect with Bathory's head. #T2# Duranto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Duranto misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bathory counter with a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Duranto has managed to clinch.
#BC# Bathory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duranto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bathory with a body punch. A glancing blow. Duranto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Duranto swings away with a leg kick that misses. Duranto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut. Duranto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Bathory backing away here, and Duranto unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Bathory misses with a leg kick and Duranto counters with a lovely straight right hand! Duranto takes a body punch but keeps moving. Duranto digs a good body shot into Bathory's ribs. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory dips to his left and cracks Duranto with an uppercut!#T3# Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duranto sees it coming and avoids it easily. Duranto digs a good hook to Bathory's body.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Nice jab there from Bathory. Duranto throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Duranto misses the shot to the body. Duranto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duranto. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A big left from Duranto misses. Duranto avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory slips under a jab from Duranto. Duranto jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duranto. Duranto cracks Bathory with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bathory misses with a hook. Duranto ducked under it nicely. Duranto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Duranto connects with the punch. Duranto slips under a jab from Bathory.#T4# Duranto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Duranto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Duranto lands a jab to the nose. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Duranto throws a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Bathory with a nice calf kick. Duranto checks a low kick from Bathory. Duranto slips a jab from Bathory. A nice side step and Duranto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Bathory checks a low kick from Duranto. Bathory blocks a low kick nicely. Duranto tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Duranto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Duranto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory lands a jab. Duranto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Duranto connects with a body shot that sends Bathory's belly button to the back. Bathory feints and then cracks Duranto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duranto down. Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Roberto Duranto. Well Duranto 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:47 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roberto Duranto! Roberto Duranto thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 872 Barbarian vs. Knox
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1# Bathory throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Reinikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Bathory has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Reinikainen. Bathory flicks out a counter leg kick but Reinikainen steps away. Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bathory sizes up Reinikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Reinikainen jabs at Bathory's body. Reinikainen with a jab. We've been hearing reports that Reinikainen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Reinikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nice body kick from Bathory. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1# Bathory scores with a hook. Reinikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. Reinikainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Reinikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A jab from Reinikainen finds it's way through Bathory's defenses. Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Bathory. Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bathory thumps Reinikainen with a low kick. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Reinikainen misses the jab. The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. As Reinikainen backs off Bathory throws a huge counter combo but Reinikainen manages to avoid it all. A good leg kick by Reinikainen. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory checks the leg kick. Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reinikainen on the side of the head. Bathory moves out of range of the body kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen dodges the punch combination from Bathory.
#T2# Bathory sizes up Reinikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Reinikainen throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen. Reinikainen throws a leg kick that misses. Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bathory has time to react. Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory slips a straight right by Reinikainen. Reinikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bathory on the side of the head. Bathory misses with a looping left. Reinikainen lunges at Bathory with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bathory's hand. Reinikainen scores with a jab. Bathory acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Reinikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A big left from Reinikainen misses. Bathory throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range. Bathory scores with a jab. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range. Reinikainen lunges at Bathory with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bathory's hand. Bathory throws out a powerful jab. Bathory throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Reinikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bathory misses with a looping left. A leg kick checked by Bathory.#T3# Reinikainen tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Reinikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reinikainen staying out of range there. Reinikainen cracks Bathory with a good jab. Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Reinikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range. Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bathory feints a jab promting Reinikainen to slip. Bathory then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reinikainen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Bathory digs a good hook to Reinikainen's body.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reinikainen misses with a two punch combination.
Reinikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory. Reinikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Reinikainen blocks a jab. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away. Bathory is trying to counter with his kicks. Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Bathory.
#T4# Bathory swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen attempts a counter takedown but Bathory avoids it well and moves away. Reinikainen blocks a low kick nicely. Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab. Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Reinikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Nice defenses there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well. A good leg kick by Bathory. Reinikainen misses with a straight left. Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Reinikainen tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bathory avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory. Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Reinikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range. A little feinted left hand from Reinikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reinikainen scores with a head kick. Bathory tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Bathory avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here. Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right. Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target. Bathory defending well as Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand. Reinikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reinikainen. Reinikainen tries to counter with a takedown but Bathory is quick to defend against it. Bathory moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes. Reinikainen blocks a jab. Reinikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bathory throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Reinikainen lands with a hook. Bathory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD# Reinikainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bathory's half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bathory tries to roll over but Reinikainen keeps him under control.#SUB# Reinikainen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bathory still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bathory has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T1# Reinikainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Reinikainen trying to hold on to Bathory's head to control him but Bathory postures up.
Reinikainen is looking to improve his position.
Reinikainen manages to get to full guard.
Reinikainen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Reinikainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bathory is one step ahead there. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Reinikainen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bathory stacks Reinikainen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bathory! Reinikainen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Reinikainen working over Bathory with some ground and pound. Bathory looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Reinikainen not landing any meaningful shots this time. Reinikainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Reinikainen wants to free his trapped foot but Bathory is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB# Reinikainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bathory has managed to free his arm - good work. Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen. Bathory tries to get to full guard but Reinikainen has control of the leg. Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen wants to control but Bathory is keeping him busy. Bathory is trying to get back to full guard.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Reinikainen throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely. Bathory wants to control but Reinikainen is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Reinikainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bathory is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB# Reinikainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bathory doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reinikainen. Bathory is doing well to control the position and prevent Reinikainen from advancing to side control.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3# Bathory tries to move into range but Reinikainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Reinikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Reinikainen throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bathory has time to react. Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory scores with a hook. Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Bathory misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Reinikainen lands a slapping body shot.
Reinikainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bathory's waist but Bathory gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reinikainen off to one side. Bathory bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head. Bathory throws a right hand that Reinikainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Reinikainen also avoids with ease. A good leg kick by Bathory. 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! Reinikainen motions for Bathory to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Reinikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen. Reinikainen wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs. Nice defenses there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1##TD# Reinikainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Bathory wants to sweep but no luck. Reinikainen postures up in Bathory's guard and throws a big left but Bathory blocks it. Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses. Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bathory trying to keep a closed guard but Reinikainen is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Reinikainen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bathory looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bathory looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bathory! #REVB# Reinikainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Reinikainen wants to get back to full guard. Bathory looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2# Bathory prevents Reinikainen from improving his position. Bathory passes to full mount! Reinikainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reinikainen tries to hold on but Bathory pushes him away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reinikainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3# Bathory controlling his opponent. Reinikainen wants to control but Bathory is having none of it. Reinikainen tries to get back to half guard but can't. Reinikainen is working hard here to advance position.#T4# Reinikainen holds on to Bathory as tight as he can, avoiding damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bathory wants to control the action but instead Reinikainen gets a body lock and reverses into Bathory's guard! Nice work! Bathory wants to sweep here but Reinikainen controlling him for the moment. Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bathory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bathory controlling Reinikainen's posture. Bathory is trying to control the position but Reinikainen postures up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Arzlan Bathory just about did enough to take it. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4# A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target. Reinikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses. Reinikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut. Reinikainen blocks the body kick.
Reinikainen slips a jab and a cross from Bathory.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen lands a head shot. Bathory throws a head kick that misses. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Reinikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Reinikainen slips a jab from Bathory. Reinikainen lands with a shot to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Reinikainen down. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Reinikainen misses with a low kick. Reinikainen thuds his right hand into Bathory's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Reinikainen staying out of range there. Reinikainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1# Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Reinikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A lazy left from Reinikainen finds it's target. Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen. Nice shot by Bathory. Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick lands for Reinikainen.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Reinikainen blocks a head kick by Bathory.
Bathory throws a wild body kick that Reinikainen sees coming a mile off. Reinikainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Good standup being displayed there by Bathory as he connects with a hook. Reinikainen moves out of range of the body kick. Bathory misses the shot to the body. Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bathory misses with a looping left. Bathory takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses. Reinikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Reinikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Reinikainen throws a series of punches but Bathory avoids them all with ease. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big left from Bathory misses. That kick from Bathory tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reinikainen is out of range. Reinikainen throws a big counter combination but Bathory scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely. Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss! Reinikainen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bathory takes a step back to recover. Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bathory has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Bathory's head. Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bathory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bathory misses the jab. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Reinikainen's leg but Reinikainen calmly moves out of range. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen. Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Reinikainen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bathory sprawls and moves away. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3# A good leg kick by Reinikainen. Nice defenses there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Reinikainen with a hook. Reinikainen looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range. Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Reinikainen off the cage and back into range. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range. Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bathory misses with a straight left. Jab by Reinikainen. Bathory moves away from the strike by Reinikainen. Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss! Reinikainen tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Bathory misses with a wild combination.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory avoids a low kick by using good footwork. And Bathory responds with a good body kick, but Reinikainen manages to step out the way in time. Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely. A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.#T4# Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Bathory stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory lands a jab to the nose. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reinikainen at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reinikainen is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Bathory throws out a leg kick but Reinikainen moves out of range and Bathory only half commits. Bathory takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD# Bathory gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reinikainen to score an easy takedown into full guard. Bathory trying to control the position here. Bathory is trying to keep Reinikainen in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5# Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Reinikainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bathory. The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely. Reinikainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. A jab from Bathory misses. Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory thuds a left hand into Reinikainen's body. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reinikainen blocks a leg kick. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
#TD# Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bathory tries to get to full guard but Reinikainen has control of the leg. #T1# Reinikainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Bathory keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bathory trying to hold on to Reinikainen's head to control him but Reinikainen postures up.
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen wants to take a breather but Bathory is having none of it. Reinikainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Bathory trying to hold on to Reinikainen's head to control him but Reinikainen postures up.
Reinikainen trying to mount his opponent but Bathory defends it. #T2##SUB# Reinikainen is looking for a kimura here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reinikainen connects with a nice short shot to Bathory's temple. Reinikainen throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely. Reinikainen working over Bathory with some ground and pound. Bathory looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Reinikainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Reinikainen throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely. #T3# Reinikainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Reinikainen is thwarting Bathory's attempts to control the position. Reinikainen working Bathory over with strikes. Bathory is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Reinikainen works his foot free and advances to mount. Bathory sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Reinikainen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4# Reinikainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bathory's guard. Reinikainen thows a huge punch but Bathory dodges it nicely.
Reinikainen not landing any meaningful shots this time. Reinikainen throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely. Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bathory is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Reinikainen is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight! Artturi Reinikainen showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bathory has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 869 Kilo vs. Knox II
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1# Donk. Pawlik catches Bathory right on the button with a cross. Bathory misses with a looping left. Pawlik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Bathory slips under a jab from Pawlik. Pawlik misses with a shot to the body and Pawlik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bathory throws a lazy body kick #TD# and Pawlik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bathory won't be happy with that. We've been hearing that Pawlik has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Pawlik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bathory keeps working. #SUB# Pawlik in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bathory is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Pawlik! Dick Pawlik retains his lightweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Dick Pawlik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 865 Maluga vs. Steve
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1# Duranto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bathory scores with the left hand. Duranto knows he should have avoided that one. Duranto misses with a looping right. Duranto misses with a leg kick. Bathory scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bathory staying out of range there. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range. Bathory moves away from the strike by Duranto. Bathory lands with a straight right. Duranto didn't see that one coming. Duranto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. An inside leg kick from Bathory misses. Duranto is looking to clinch but Bathory is avoiding it.
Duranto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Duranto pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bathory moves into range and connects with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good leg kick by Duranto. Duranto misses with the combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duranto. Duranto misses with a straight right. Bathory misses with a looping right. Duranto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bathory looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Duranto throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Duranto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duranto there as he acknowledges the shot. Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bathory moves away from the strike by Duranto. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Duranto. Bathory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Duranto slips under a jab from Bathory. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duranto. Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Duranto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duranto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duranto tries to clinch there but Bathory circles away.
Duranto slips under a jab from Bathory. Duranto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory throws a nice inside leg kick. Bathory misses with a looping right. Some bone on bone action there as Bathory checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Duranto moves away from the strike by Bathory. A decent looking body kick lands there for Duranto. 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! Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Duranto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Bathory scores with a jab.#T2# A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Duranto down. Duranto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Duranto's leg but Duranto calmly moves out of range. Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL# Duranto gets a clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Duranto.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bathory working aggressively here.
Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. The referee calls for Duranto to work.
Duranto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duranto scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bathory lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duranto. Duranto is stalling here.
Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. Bathory throws a head punch that misses. Duranto lands with a short shot to the head. Bathory blocking some punches.
Duranto misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Duranto looking to stall.
Duranto pressing his opponent against the cage. Duranto tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto. Bathory lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duranto backwards. Duranto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duranto misses with some punches.
Duranto misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory tries a body shot but Duranto blocks it.
Bathory tries to work over Duranto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Duranto is looking to control Bathory's arms but Bathory gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duranto has his back to the cage. Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory is leaning against Duranto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duranto blocks an uppercut.
Bathory swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duranto backwards. #T4# Bathory lands a body shot. A nice right hand lands inside from Bathory. Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duranto blocks an uppercut.
Duranto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Bathory is trying to break free. Nice body punch from Bathory. Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bathory.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duranto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bathory lands a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bathory. Duranto takes a shot to the head. Duranto taking a breather. Bathory digs a right hand into Duranto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duranto's gas tank. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Bathory fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Duranto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. A big left from Duranto misses. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Duranto moves away and avoids it. Bathory misses with a hook. Duranto ducked under it nicely. Duranto thows a left - swing and a miss! Duranto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bathory finds it's way round the side to connect with Duranto's head. Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup. A big right from Bathory misses. Duranto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Duranto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory swings and misses with a shot to the body and Duranto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bathory thinking. Bathory throws a leg kick but Duranto sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duranto sees it coming and avoids it easily. Duranto scores with a leg kick.
Duranto takes one to the chin there. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Bathory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duranto circles away quickly and effectively. Duranto swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Duranto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Duranto throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Duranto saw it coming and moves away.
Bathory connects with a jab.#CL# Duranto closes the distance and clinches.#T1# Duranto misses with a punch on the inside.
Bathory letting Duranto take a breather here. A right handed body shot lands from Duranto.
Duranto leaning his opponent against the cage. Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duranto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Duranto controls his hands.
Duranto misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Duranto.
Duranto looking to slow down the pace here. Bathory tries to work over Duranto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Duranto tries to stall but Bathory uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bathory lands a body punch. Duranto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2# A battle for position here, against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Duranto.
#BC2# Bathory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. Duranto throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. A big left from Bathory misses. Duranto just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory moves out of range of the leg kick from Duranto. Bathory lunges at Duranto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duranto's hand. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duranto. Duranto fakes the leg kick and cracks Bathory in the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Duranto darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Duranto throws a leg kick but Bathory checks it. Duranto tries to clinch there but Bathory circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Bathory misses. Bathory scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Duranto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Duranto throws the kick towards the body but Bathory avoids it. Duranto checks a low kick from Bathory.#T3# Bathory looks to land a left hand but Duranto moved out of range nicely. Duranto tries to clinch up. Bathory is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duranto with a body shot. Duranto tries to close the distance and clinch but Bathory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duranto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bathory - the referee stops the clock and Duranto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bathory. Duranto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Duranto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bathory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Duranto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target. Bathory moves out of range of the body kick. Bathory cracks a nice hook into Duranto's ribs. Bathory blocks a jab. Bathory blocks a head kick by Duranto.
Bathory misses with a body kick. Duranto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Duranto moves forwards but Bathory connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bathory lunges at Duranto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duranto's hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Duranto takes a body punch but keeps moving. Duranto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bathory's sensitive parts. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory misses with a straight right. #T4# Duranto avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bathory throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duranto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Duranto avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Duranto moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Bathory fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duranto swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bathory misses with a body shot.
Duranto slips a straight right by Bathory. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Duranto moved out of range nicely. Duranto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Duranto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Duranto is looking to clinch but Bathory is avoiding it.
Duranto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bathory's sensitive parts. Duranto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Duranto moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Duranto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bathory connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duranto scrambles back to his feet. Duranto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Duranto tried to counter with a leg kick but Bathory avoided it. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3# Bathory misses with a low kick. Duranto throws a nice inside leg kick. Duranto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Bathory's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory dips to his left and cracks Duranto with an uppercut! Duranto thuds a left hand into Bathory's body. Bathory misses with a hook. Duranto ducked under it nicely. A big left from Bathory misses. Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing. Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bathory throws a hook but Duranto blocks it. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duranto. That did some damage! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Duranto tried to counter with a leg kick but Bathory avoided it. Duranto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Duranto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Bathory misses. A slow jab from Duranto misses its intended target. Bathory checks a low kick from Duranto.#T1# Duranto tries to clinch up. Bathory throws the left hand but Duranto avoids the punch easily. Duranto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duranto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory 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.
Duranto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Duranto tries to clinch up but Bathory circles away and keeps his distance. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Duranto's shoulder, as Duranto tries to avoid the shot. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bathory - that will leave a mark!
Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Duranto scores with a shot to the body.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duranto moves away. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Duranto moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Nice defenses there by Duranto. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Duranto walks into a left hand. Bathory drops his hands momentarily and Duranto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Duranto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Duranto checks a leg kick.#T2# Duranto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bathory is able to avoid easily. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duranto is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Duranto slips the punch. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Duranto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Duranto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Duranto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Duranto digs a good body shot into Bathory's ribs. Duranto lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick from Duranto misses. Bathory throws the left hand but Duranto avoids the punch easily. Duranto scores with a nice body kick.
Duranto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Duranto just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duranto with a body shot. Bathory looks to land a combination but Duranto avoids it well. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bathory crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Duranto - the referee stops the clock and Bathory gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Duranto. Bathory manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Good leg kick by Bathory. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Duranto blocks a jab. Duranto connects with a leg kick. #T3# Duranto throws a big shot that misses. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Duranto moved out of range. Jab by Bathory. Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory looks for the body kick but Duranto saw that one coming. Bathory digs a good hook to Duranto's body.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Duranto sees it coming and moves out of range. Duranto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bathory throws a shot to the body.
Duranto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Duranto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory keeps the fight on the outside. Bathory throws a hook but Duranto avoids it easily. Duranto throwing a counter right hand but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory cracks Duranto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duranto. Bathory jabs Duranto right on the nose. Duranto blinks but takes it well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A combination from Bathory does no damage. Bathory walks into a straight right hand from Duranto.#T4# Bathory misses with a straight left. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duranto. It looked like Duranto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bathory.#CL# Duranto darts in and clinches Bathory up against the cage. Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bathory blocking some punches.
Duranto blocks a body shot from Bathory. Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bathory missing with knees to the body.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Bathory. Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Duranto scores with a nice short uppercut. Duranto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from Bathory.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory presses Duranto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Duranto tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Duranto back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Duranto slowing the pace effectively. Duranto tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory really dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4# Bathory swats away the attempt to clinch by Duranto. Duranto moves away from the strike by Bathory. Bathory misses with a lunging right hand
and Duranto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bathory checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A cross from Bathory lands. Good exchange - Duranto coming out on top. Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory misses with a lunging right hand
and Duranto counters with a good low kick that Bathory was not able to check. Bathory lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duranto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bathory avoids the body shot from Duranto.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duranto. Duranto scores with the left hand. Bathory knows he should have avoided that one. Duranto misses the jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Duranto tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Bathory catches Duranto right on the button with a cross. Duranto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Duranto lands a jab.#T1# Duranto looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duranto manages to avoid it. Bathory scores with a jab. Duranto fakes the leg kick and cracks Bathory in the body. A low kick lands for Bathory.
Duranto blocks a leg kick. Duranto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bathory walks forward, straight into a front kick from Duranto. A good leg kick by Duranto. Duranto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Duranto throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Duranto avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Duranto cracks a nice hook into Bathory's ribs. Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Duranto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. The fighters circling - Duranto throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Duranto throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Duranto tries to clinch but Bathory is having none of it. Bathory darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bathory slips a jab from Duranto.#T2# Bathory lands a jab to the head.
Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Bathory will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Duranto doesn't manage to clinch there - Bathory circles away.
Duranto throws a nice outside leg kick. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bathory!
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Duranto slips the punch. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Duranto looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duranto sees it coming and avoids it easily. Duranto with a jab. Bathory blocks the body kick.
Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Duranto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Duranto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bathory throws a jab when Duranto was well out of range.#CL# Duranto rushes Bathory and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3# Nice body punch from Duranto. Duranto can't find room to land a body shot as Bathory controls the action.
Duranto misses with a hook from the clinch. Bathory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory lands a right hand. Duranto is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Bathory.
#BC2# Bathory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duranto misses with a low kick. Bathory looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Duranto is looking to clinch. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range. Bathory misses the jab. Duranto feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down. #T4# Bathory misses with a looping left. Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL# Duranto has Bathory up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory scores with an uppercut up the middle. Duranto lands a body punch in the clinch. Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bathory on the inside. Duranto scores with a shoulder strike. Bathory has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Duranto. Bathory works on Duranto's body with a couple of short punches. Duranto scores with a shot to the side of Bathory's head. Duranto prevents a body shot from Bathory. Bathory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Duranto scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Duranto taking a breather. Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duranto trying to stall but Bathory improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5# Duranto throws a solid leg kick but Bathory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duranto. Duranto misses with a two punch combination.
Bathory clobbers Duranto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bathory defending well as Duranto loads up on a big left hand. Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Bathory throws a lazy uppercut
and Duranto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duranto moves away. Duranto throwing a counter right hand but Bathory manages to avoid it.#CL# Duranto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bathory, pushing him back against the cage. Bathory misses with a short punch on the inside. Duranto lands with a left to the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Bathory lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Duranto controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good body shot from Bathory.
Bathory gets through Duranto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Bathory. Bathory misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duranto tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arzlan Bathory seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1# Duranto lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Duranto fails to land. Duranto throws an elbow that misses.
Bathory blocking some punches.
Bathory stalling the fight.
Duranto working aggressively here.
Duranto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bathory misses with a body punch.
Duranto tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Duranto back against the cage. Duranto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
Duranto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bathory is working Duranto over against the cage. Duranto stalling in the clinch but Bathory improves position. Duranto blocks a body shot from Bathory. Duranto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bathory lands a nice shot to the body. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bathory.#T2# Bathory stalling in the clinch but Duranto improves position. A short uppercut from Bathory. Duranto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Duranto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bathory is working Duranto over against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Duranto lands a left hand.
Duranto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bathory pushes Duranto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Duranto can't find room to land a body shot as Bathory controls the action.
Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Duranto.
Duranto being controlled against the cage. Duranto tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Duranto trying to control the position but instead, Bathory has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duranto into the cage. Bathory trying to land knees to the body.
Duranto lands a nice shot to the body. Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Duranto controls the action.
Duranto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bathorys head. Bathory displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duranto up against the cage. Duranto lands a shot to the body. Duranto lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Bathory.
Duranto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow. Duranto trying to control the position but instead, Bathory has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duranto into the cage. Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Duranto controls his hands.
#T4# Duranto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Duranto scores with a shoulder strike. Duranto lands with a left to the head. Duranto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bathory misses with a body punch.
Duranto misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Bathory breaks the clinch.
Duranto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Duranto. Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
Duranto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL# Duranto gets in close and instigates a clinch. Roberto Duranto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A short left from Duranto. Bathory lands on the inside with an uppercut. Duranto misses with a short punch on the inside. Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Duranto swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Roberto Duranto showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bathory has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! A relieved looking Arzlan Bathory thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. The defeated Roberto Duranto had this to say: 'Fuck this. '. |
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Event:
SYN 856 Bathory vs. Ho Joy
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1# Bathory blocks a leg kick. Bathory definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Do Ho Joy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ho Joy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ho Joy is out of range. An inside leg kick from Ho Joy misses. Ho Joy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ho Joy lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Ho Joy throws the kick towards the body but Bathory avoids it. Ho Joy with the inside leg kick. Bathory takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ho Joy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Ho Joy. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Ho Joy is out of range. Ho Joy thinks about the counter body kick. Bathory checks the leg kick. A swing and a miss from Ho Joy. Ho Joy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Bathory throws a nice looking combination but Ho Joy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1# Ho Joy tries to clinch but Bathory is having none of it. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho Joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Joy. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Ho Joy throws a wild body kick that Bathory sees coming a mile off. Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Ho Joy's head back.
Ho Joy misses with an uppercut
and Ho Joy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ho Joy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Nice body kick there by Ho Joy. Ho Joy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Ho Joy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Ho Joy throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Ho Joy throws a poor cross that misses
and Bathory counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ho Joy's knee momentarily. Ho Joy throws a leg kick and Bathory counters with a nice leg kick. Jab, jab by Ho Joy - just one landing. #T2# Ho Joy misses with a wild body shot. Ho Joy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ho Joy thows a left - swing and a miss! Ho Joy throws a sloppy head kick and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut. Ho Joy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Bathory misses its target. Ho Joy throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory slips under a jab from Ho Joy. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Ho Joy's shoulder, as Ho Joy tries to avoid the shot. Ho Joy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bathory to counter with a crisp jab. Ho Joy misses with a low kick. A jab lands there for Bathory. Ho Joy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bathory's sensitive parts. Ho Joy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A punch lands to the side of Bathory 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3# Ho Joy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bathory is looking to counter punch. Ho Joy throws a poor cross that misses
and Bathory counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho Joy. Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ho Joy scores with a three punch combo!
Bathory ducks right into an uppercut from Ho Joy. Bathory throws a head kick that misses. Bathory on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bathory on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bathory avoids the head kick by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ho Joy throws a right hand that misses
and Bathory counters with a thumping low kick. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Ho Joy ducks down to avoid it. #CL2# Ho Joy forces Bathory back against the cage and clinches. Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho Joy's elbow. Ho Joy lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bathory lands a body punch in the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bathory. A hook to the body from Bathory.
A short left from Bathory. Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Ho Joy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Ho Joy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. The referee calls for Ho Joy to work.
#BC2# Ho Joy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ho Joy lands with a good body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Do Ho Joy dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Bathory cracks Ho Joy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A jab from Ho Joy finds it's way through Bathory's defenses. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ho Joy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Bathory throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ho Joy. As Bathory backs off Ho Joy throws a huge counter combo but Bathory manages to avoid it all. Ho Joy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ho Joy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ho Joy throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Ho Joy manages to avoid it. Bathory lunges at Ho Joy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ho Joy's hand. Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
Bathory throws a jab when Ho Joy was well out of range. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Ho Joy's shoulder, as Ho Joy tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory clobbers Ho Joy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Do Ho Joy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bathory scores with a jab. Ho Joy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ho Joy misses the shot to the body. A leg kick checked by Bathory.#T1# Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Ho Joy. A quick step to the side and Bathory tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ho Joy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ho Joy misses the shot to the body. Ho Joy misses with a looping left. Ho Joy doesn't manage to clinch there - Bathory circles away.
Ho Joy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bathory counters with a two punch combo. Ho Joy scores with a jab to the body. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho Joy is just out of range. Ho Joy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ho Joy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ho Joy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Ho Joy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2# Ho Joy delivers a nice body kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory staying out of range there. Ho Joy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ho Joy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ho Joy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bathory slips under a jab from Ho Joy. Bathory slips a jab from Ho Joy. Bathory defending well as Ho Joy loads up on a big left hand. Ho Joy misses with a body shot.
Ho Joy avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Ho Joy missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bathory. Ho Joy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3# Ho Joy looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory half committed to a counter leg kick. Ho Joy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ho Joy looks to land a combination but Bathory avoids it well. Ho Joy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Ho Joy throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bathory's corner calls for a 1-2. Bathory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bathory blocks a jab. Bathory appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Ho Joy misses with a wild body shot. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Ho Joy moved out of range nicely. Ho Joy throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bathory to counter with a crisp jab. Ho Joy looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Ho Joy misses with an uppercut
and Bathory makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ho Joy really felt that one!#T4# Ho Joy tried to score with a low kick but Bathory checks it. Ho Joy 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.
Ho Joy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ho Joy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ho Joy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho Joy. Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ho Joy misses with a wild body shot. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Joy moves away. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Ho Joy is out of range. Ho Joy only half commits to the counter leg kick. Ho Joy misses with a body shot.
Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Do Ho Joy 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# Bathory checks a leg kick. Bathory is looking to counter with a body kick. Ho Joy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Ho Joy looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Bathory thinks about countering with a body kick. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ho Joy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho Joy. Ho Joy misses with a looping right. Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Ho Joy moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ho Joy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho Joy. Ho Joy misses with a straight left. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Ho Joy manages to avoid it. Bathory cracks a nice hook into Ho Joy's ribs. Ho Joy connects with the punch.#T1# Bathory takes a kick to the side of the head. Bathory throws a hook but Ho Joy avoids it easily. Ho Joy throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Ho Joy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Ho Joy is out of range. Ho Joy feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down. Ho Joy throws a big shot that misses. Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ho Joy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bathory will feel that in the morning. Ho Joy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Ho Joy settles back down. A slow jab from Ho Joy misses its intended target. Ho Joy throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A nice side step and Ho Joy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Ho Joy misses with a hook.#T2# Bathory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ho Joy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ho Joy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. Bathory avoids the body shot from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bathory counters with a lovely straight right hand! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory missing with a left hand there. Ho Joy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ho Joy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Ho Joy throws a nice outside leg kick. A solid body kick from Ho Joy. Ho Joy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ho Joy jabs Bathory to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3# Ho Joy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut. A slow jab from Ho Joy misses its intended target. Ho Joy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bathory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho Joy momentarily.
Ho Joy works Bathory's body with a nice hook. Bathory avoids the body shot from Ho Joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target. Ho Joy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Ho Joy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bathory counters with a nice body kick. Ho Joy just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory. Ho Joy throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bathory chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ho Joy can pounce on him.
Ho Joy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4# Ho Joy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Ho Joy scores with a jab to the jaw. Bathory slips under a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bathory checks a leg kick. Bathory is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Ho Joy cracks a nice hook into Bathory's ribs. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Good leg kick by Ho Joy. Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses. Ho Joy on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ho Joy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bathory. Ho Joy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bathory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ho Joy catches Bathory with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Ho Joy misses with a body kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Do Ho Joy really dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4# Bathory slips under a jab. Ho Joy throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory checks a low kick from Ho Joy. Bathory swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Ho Joy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bathory moves out of range as Ho Joy throws a body kick.
Ho Joy misses with a hook
and Bathory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Ho Joy. Ho Joy throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ho Joy misses with an uppercut
and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bathory slips a straight right by Ho Joy. Bathory with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ho Joy to score with a decent uppercut. Ho Joy checks a low kick from Bathory.#T1# Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ho Joy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Joy. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Ho Joy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ho Joy thuds his right hand into Bathory's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Ho Joy throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. Ho Joy defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Ho Joy throws a lazy uppercut
and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ho Joy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Ho Joy does it's job there. Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
Ho Joy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Ho Joy throws a poor cross that misses
and Bathory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bathory lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2# Ho Joy moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory slips under a jab. The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ho Joy doesn't seem phased though. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ho Joy catches Bathory with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Ho Joy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory tries a low kick but Ho Joy avoids it. Ho Joy lands with a shot to the body. Ho Joy lands a jab to Bathory's midsection. Ho Joy lands with a hook. Bathory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Ho Joy throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target. Ho Joy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Joy.#T3# Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ho Joy throws a sloppy head kick and Bathory moves out of range easily. Bathory lands a really nice looking cross but Ho Joy seems unphased.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ho Joy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick but Bathory checks it. Ho Joy misses with a lunging right hand
and Bathory counters with an inside leg kick. Ho Joy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Ho Joy throws a wild body kick that Bathory sees coming a mile off. Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A leg kick checked by Bathory. Bathory tests Ho Joy's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ho Joy tries to clinch and Bathory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ho Joy looks to land a body kick but Bathory moved away.#T4# A big right from Ho Joy misses. Bathory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ho Joy throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Bathory takes a swing at Ho Joy's ribcage but misses. Ho Joy lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ho Joy. Ho Joy jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory is looking for a counter combo. Bathory misses with a hook
and Ho Joy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ho Joy blocks a jab. As Bathory backs off Ho Joy throws a huge counter combo but Bathory manages to avoid it all. Ho Joy throws an off balance right hand
and Bathory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ho Joy throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory is looking to counter punch. A big right from Ho Joy misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Do Ho Joy will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5# Ho Joy lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Ho Joy tenderised Bathory's leg. Bathory is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ho Joy. Bathory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ho Joy counters with a leg kick. Ho Joy swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Ho Joy misses with a low kick.
Bathory will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Ho Joy swings widly with a right hand
and Bathory counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Decent striking displayed by Ho Joy there. Ho Joy misses with a kick to the body and Bathory counters with a one-two to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Ho Joy. Ho Joy misses with a hook. Ho Joy tried to score with a low kick but Bathory checks it. Ho Joy swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1# Ho Joy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick that misses. Bathory blocks a leg kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Ho Joy. Ho Joy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. That kick from Ho Joy tenderised Bathory's leg. Bathory is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho Joy throws out the jab. Ho Joy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Ho Joy throws a lazy body kick and Bathory counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy misses with a body shot
and Ho Joy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arzlan Bathory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Ho Joy misses with a wild body shot. Ho Joy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ho Joy with the inside leg kick. Ho Joy tries to clinch up. Some wild striking there from Bathory.
Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho Joy. A jab from Ho Joy misses. Bathory is looking to counter punch. Ho Joy throws a leg kick and Bathory counters with a thumping low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A low kick from Ho Joy misses and Bathory counters with a stiff right hand. Ho Joy misses the jab. Bathory checks a low kick from Ho Joy.#T3# Bathory takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ho Joy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ho Joy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ho Joy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Ho Joy does a little dance to reset his feet. Ho Joy misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory moves out of range of the leg kick from Ho Joy. Ho Joy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Ho Joy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho Joy is just out of range. Ho Joy slips a straight right by Bathory. Ho Joy looks to throw a body kick and Bathory counters with a left and a right that stings Ho Joy. #T4# A big right from Ho Joy misses. Ho Joy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Ho Joy misses with a left hand and Bathory counters with a series of strikes. Ho Joy will be more careful next time no doubt. 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! Ho Joy cracks Bathory with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A clash of legs there as Bathory blocks the low kick. Ho Joy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Do Ho Joy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Ho Joy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ho Joy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Ho Joy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Bathory avoids the body shot from Ho Joy.
Bathory was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Ho Joy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. That kick from Ho Joy tenderised Bathory's leg. Bathory is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight! Do Ho Joy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ho Joy 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Do Ho Joy! Do Ho Joy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SYN 848 Bathory vs. Reinkainen
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1# Bathory with a hook. Reinikainen misses with a hook. It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2# Reinikainen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bathory! Bathory is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Reinikainen throws a strike aimed at the side of Bathory's head but Bathory avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reinikainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Reinikainen throwing shots but missing, from side control. Reinikainen throws an elbow but Bathory slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1# Reinikainen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bathory is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reinikainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Bathory controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Bathory sneaks back into half guard. Bathory trying to control from the bottom.
Reinikainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Reinikainen looks to land a strike but Bathory avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# Bathory not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reinikainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Bathory is trying to control the position but Reinikainen postures up. Reinikainen lands a couple of elbows. Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bathory pulls Reinikainen in to control the position. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reinikainen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Reinikainen misses with a looping left. Bathory throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily. Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Reinikainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Reinikainen off balance momentarily. An inside leg kick lands from Reinikainen. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming. Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bathory defends it nicely. Nice defenses there by Reinikainen. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen. Bathory moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Bathory tries a low kick but Reinikainen avoids it. Reinikainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Reinikainen lands a really nice looking cross but Bathory seems unphased.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Reinikainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nice defenses there by Reinikainen. Bathory misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! A jab from Bathory misses. Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab. #T4# Reinikainen misses with the combination.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen. Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot. Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches up with Bathory, looking for a takedown. Reinikainen pushes Bathory against the cage but Bathory circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen. Bathory gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy. Reinikainen scores with a jab to the body. Bathory lands a right hook to the body.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Reinikainen swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen. Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses. Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Reinikainen lands a jab. Reinikainen scores with a jab. Bathory acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bathory connects with a crisp jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Bathory gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and moves out of range. Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes. Reinikainen throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target. Reinikainen misses with a low kick. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. Reinikainen slips under a jab from Bathory. Reinikainen walks into a straight right hand from Bathory. Bathory checks a low kick from Reinikainen. Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away. Bathory moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes. Reinikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reinikainen 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 Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely. Bathory slips a jab from Reinikainen. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen. #T1# Reinikainen scores with a body shot.
Bathory blocks a leg kick. A jab from Bathory misses. Bathory checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bathory scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Bathory. Reinikainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reinikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bathory throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Reinikainen's legs. Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Reinikainen throws a good cross that connects.
Bathory takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinikainen. Bathory seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bathory misses with a straight right. Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
Bathory throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it. Bathory lands a body shot.
Bathory slips under a jab.#T2# Bathory tried to score with a low kick but Reinikainen checks it. Reinikainen throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinikainen checks a leg kick. Bathory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Reinikainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2# Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bathory tries to get to full guard but Reinikainen has control of the leg. Bathory is working hard here to advance position.#T3# Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen. Artturi Reinikainen has got the better of the ground game so far. Bathory regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reinikainen. Bathory might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Reinikainen with a nice head shot there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bathory pulls Reinikainen in close to prevent any damage. Reinikainen's corner is telling him to maintain position. Reinikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bathory tries to land a sweep but no joy. Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Bathory blocks nicely. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Reinikainen trying to control but Bathory is working from the bottom. Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Reinikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Reinikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen. Reinikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory.#TD2# Reinikainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bathory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3# Reinikainen tries for a takedown but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown but Bathory shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Reinikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Reinikainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. Reinikainen wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs. Reinikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Bathory as Reinikainen shoots in. Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Bathory finds it's way through Reinikainen's defenses. A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory 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. Bathory looks to land a body kick but Reinikainen moved away. Bathory scores with a spinning back kick!#T1# Reinikainen scores with a hook. Bathory moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Reinikainen avoids a kick to the body.
No luck for Reinikainen with that takedown attempt. Bathory lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen scores with a jab to the body. Reinikainen throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right. Bathory defending well as Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand. Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bathory takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. That kick from Bathory tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely. A jab from Reinikainen misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2# Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw. Nice sprawl there from Bathory as Reinikainen shoots in. Reinikainen throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory staying out of range there. Reinikainen throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Bathory is looking to slow Reinikainen down with leg kicks. Reinikainen cracks Bathory with an open hand slap. Reinikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it. Reinikainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Reinikainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Reinikainen misses with a looping right. Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bathory lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bathory. Bathory misses with a series of wild punches.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen. Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Reinikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Bathory. #T3# That kick from Bathory tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen. Reinikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory. Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bathory as he jumps to the side. Nice defenses there by Reinikainen. Bathory moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Reinikainen misses with a hook
and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Reinikainen misses with a straight right. Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinikainen. Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory misses with a straight right. Bathory misses with a looping right. Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4# Bathory misses with a wild body shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinikainen checks a leg kick. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range. Bathory throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Reinikainen misses with a looping left. Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range. A left lands for Reinikainen. Bathory throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range. Bathory is looking to score with low kicks. Reinikainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bathory slips a jab from Reinikainen. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot. Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2# Reinikainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bathory sprawls well initially but Reinikainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Bathory is not content to let Reinikainen control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory clearly takes that round. That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4# A big left from Reinikainen misses. Reinikainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reinikainen. Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Reinikainen moves his leg out of the way. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory cracks Reinikainen with a good jab. Bathory throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range. Reinikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Reinikainen off balance momentarily. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it. Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bathory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Reinikainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinikainen. Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reinikainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen. Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory misses with a hook. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Reinikainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. 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! Reinikainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Reinikainen tries to land a leg kick but Bathory saw it coming and moves away.
#T1# Reinikainen moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Reinikainen feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down. Reinikainen throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Reinikainen shoots for a takedown but Bathory saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Reinikainen scores with a hook. Bathory looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A low kick lands for Bathory.
#TD2# Reinikainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bathory looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Bathory is looking to reverse the position. Reinikainen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Sloppy strikes there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen trying to control the position but Bathory is working away. The strikes coming from Reinikainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2# Reinikainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Bathory controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Bathory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bathory can't do much from the bottom here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Reinikainen tries to advance to mount but Bathory denies him. #T3# Bathory is looking to regain half guard here but Reinikainen keeps moving and retains side control. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot. Reinikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming. Bathory moves away from the strike by Reinikainen. Bathory misses with a series of wild punches.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well. Reinikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Reinikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Reinikainen misses with a looping left. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming. Reinikainen throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily. #T4# Reinikainen with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory is looking to score with low kicks. Reinikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A big right from Bathory misses. Reinikainen takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Reinikainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Bathory takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reinikainen. Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Reinikainen's knee but Reinikainen avoids it well. Reinikainen checks a low kick from Bathory. Bathory tries to work over Reinikainen's front leg with a kick but Reinikainen checks it. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Reinikainen misses the jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen dominated that fourth round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# Bathory throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily. Reinikainen scores with a decent looking hook. Reinikainen scores with a nice strike. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory stuffs the takedown. A combination from Bathory does no damage. Reinikainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bathory's head. Reinikainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reinikainen throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen. Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bathory. Reinikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. A big left from Bathory misses. A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target. Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Reinikainen slips a jab from Bathory. Reinikainen scores with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reinikainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bathory circles away quickly and effectively. Reinikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory.#T1# Reinikainen lands the left hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it. Reinikainen moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reinikainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Reinikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Reinikainen manages to avoid it. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it. Bathory 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. Reinikainen misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Reinikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it. Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Reinikainen had a free shot at his head there. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Reinikainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Arzlan Bathory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Reinikainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bathory. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Reinikainen throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinikainen's sensitive parts. The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reinikainen doesn't seem phased though. Bathory gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Reinikainen throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Reinikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick. A jab from Bathory misses. Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it. Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice jab. Reinikainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Reinikainen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Bathory moves out of range easily. #T3# Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinikainen checks a leg kick. Reinikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory. A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target. A jab lands there for Bathory. Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
An inside leg kick lands from Reinikainen. Reinikainen misses with a looping right. Reinikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Reinikainen fails to land the takedown. Bathory drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Reinikainen thuds his right hand into Bathory's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4# Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away. Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Reinikainen lands the left hand. Reinikainen misses with a takedown attempt - Bathory sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen. Reinikainen misses the shot to the body. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory scores with a nice strike. Reinikainen fails with a takedown attempt. Bathory is looking to counter with a body kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming. Bathory throws a push kick but Reinikainen slaps the foot to one side. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A big right from Bathory misses. Reinikainen looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arzlan Bathory. I think Reinikainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:49 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen! Artturi Reinikainen is the new lightweight champion! A relieved looking Artturi Reinikainen 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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SYN 842 Bathory vs. Egyptian 2
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
#R1# Egyptian cracks Bathory with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. An inside leg kick from Egyptian misses. Egyptian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bathory throws a leg kick and Egyptian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Egyptian throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Egyptian only half commits. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Egyptian manages to avoid it. Egyptian thumps Bathory with a low kick. Bathory stuns Egyptian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory moves away from the strike by Egyptian. Egyptian misses with a hook. Nice uppercut there from Egyptian.#T1# Bathory scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Egyptian doesn't seem bothered though. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Bathory bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Egyptian's head. Egyptian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Egyptian counters with a straight right hand. Egyptian thuds his right hand into Bathory's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bathory bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Egyptian's head backwards. Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bathory staying out of range there. It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2# Bathory blocks a leg kick. Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bathory throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily. Egyptian throws a combination that misses and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good work by Bathory as he checks the leg kick. Egyptian throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Egyptian throws a shot to the body.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.#T3# Egyptian throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bathory counter with a right hand. Bathory motions for Egyptian to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Egyptian misses the shot to the body. Egyptian with a jab. Bathory checks a leg kick. Bathory misses with a looping right. Egyptian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4# Bathory circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bathory throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A clash of legs there as Bathory blocks the low kick. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian. A nice side step and Egyptian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Egyptian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bathorys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Egyptian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory scores with a spinning back kick! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Egyptian dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Egyptian thows a leg kick but Bathory checks it and Bathory counters with a stiff right hand. Egyptian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A low kick from Egyptian misses and Bathory counters with a straight right hand. Egyptian checks a low kick from Bathory. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bathory might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Egyptian moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Bathory misses with a right hand and Egyptian counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory slips a straight right by Egyptian. A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
#T1# Bathory throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range. A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there letting Bathory counter with a right hand. Egyptian moves away from the strike by Bathory. Egyptian looks like he wants to counter punch here. Egyptian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Nice shot lands for Egyptian. Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick. A head kick misses from Egyptian. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Osiris Egyptian seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# Bathory lands with a right hand. Egyptian tries to clinch but fails miserably and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Egyptian misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory connects with a body shot that sends Egyptian's belly button to the back. Egyptian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3# Bathory cracks Egyptian with a right hand to the side of the head. Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Egyptian takes a step back to recover. Bathory moves out of range as Egyptian strikes. Bathory delivers a nice body kick. Egyptian misses with the combination.
Bathory seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Egyptian misses with a looping left. Bathory lands with a right hand. #T4# Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick. Sloppy strikes from Egyptian. Those never looked like landing. Bathory takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses. A swing and a miss from Egyptian. Bathory connects with a body shot. Bathory throws a leg kick but Egyptian checks it. Bathory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Egyptian misses with a left hand and Bathory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3# Bathory throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range. And Egyptian responds with a good body kick, but Bathory manages to step out the way in time. Bathory 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. Egyptian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Egyptian throws a right hand that Bathory ducks under and follows up with a left that Bathory also avoids with ease. Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egyptian throws out the jab. A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory blocks a head kick by Egyptian.
Bathory misses with a jab to the body
enabling Egyptian to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Egyptian throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily. Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Egyptian walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory.#CL2# Egyptian moves into range and clinches up with Bathory. Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow. Bathory throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Bathory tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from Bathory. Egyptian throws a head punch that misses. Egyptian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2# Egyptian breaks the clinch.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it. Egyptian is looking for the big counter here. Egyptian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bathory is looking to counter punch. A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target. Bathory misses with a shot to the body and Egyptian counters with a head kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Egyptian takes a step back to recover. #T3# Bathory throws a leg kick but Egyptian moved away. A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target. Bathory has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice jab. Bathory moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Bathory misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely. Egyptian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory misses the body punch and Egyptian counters with a thumping low kick. Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4# Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Egyptian cracks Bathory with an open hand slap. Bathory misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely. It seemed like Egyptian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It seemed like Egyptian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian. A big right from Egyptian misses. Bathory throws a series of punches but Egyptian moves out of range. Bathory slips a straight right by Egyptian. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Osiris Egyptian just about did enough to take it. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4# Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Bathory jabs Egyptian right on the nose. Egyptian blinks but takes it well. Egyptian drops his hands momentarily and Bathory takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Egyptian slips a jab from Bathory. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Egyptian makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bathory really felt that one! Egyptian misses with a leg kick. Bathory is looking to counter with a body kick. Egyptian throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Egyptian throws a right and a left that both miss. Egyptian throws a leg kick and Bathory counters with a thumping low kick. Bathory throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it. Egyptian shapes to counter with a head kick. Egyptian misses with a lunging right hand
and Bathory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Egyptian manages to avoid it. Bathory throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.#T2# Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Egyptian misses with a kick to the body and Bathory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Egyptian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Egyptian throws a nice looking combination but Bathory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Bathory misses with a hook
and Egyptian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Egyptian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3# Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A low kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range. Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian counters with a body kick. Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Egyptian throws an off balance right hand
and Bathory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Egyptian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Egyptian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4# Egyptian throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Bathory. That snapped Egyptian's head back.
Bathory throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bathory lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A clash of legs there as Egyptian blocks the low kick. Egyptian looks like he wants to counter punch here. Egyptian misses with an uppercut
and Bathory counters with a lovely straight right hand! Egyptian misses with a double jab
and Bathory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory had his way with Osiris Egyptian in that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5# Bathory throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and moves out of range. Egyptian misses with a combination
and Bathory counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Egyptian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian throws an off balance right hand
and Egyptian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Bathory tried to counter with a leg kick but Egyptian avoided it. Egyptian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bathory lands a nice hook to Egyptian's body. Egyptian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1# Egyptian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bathory makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Egyptian throws a leg kick and Bathory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian. Egyptian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Egyptian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Egyptian lands with a nice combination. Bathory backs away looking to recover. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2# Bathory slips a straight right by Egyptian. Bathory throws a big counter combination but Egyptian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Egyptian misses with a head kick.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bathory takes one to the chin there. Egyptian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. #T3# Bathory looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range. A jab from Egyptian finds it's way through Bathory's defenses. Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Egyptian. Egyptian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Egyptian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well. Bathory slips a straight right by Egyptian. Bathory throws a quick counter kick to the body but Egyptian avoids it. Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Bathory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4# Bathory with a nice calf kick. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range. Egyptian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Egyptian throws a right hand that misses
and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Egyptian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Egyptian throws a solid leg kick but Bathory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egyptian. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bathory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory retains his lightweight title! A relieved looking Arzlan Bathory thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SYN 836 Po vs Hopkins
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1# A low kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Mazziotti slips a straight right by Bathory. Mazziotti now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bathory bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mazziotti's head backwards. Good standup being displayed there by Bathory as he connects with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet. Mazziotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut there from Bathory. Mazziotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Mazziotti's front leg but catches the back leg as Mazziotti tries to avoid it. #T1# Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Mazziotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bathory sizes up Mazziotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Mazziotti moves forwards but Bathory connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bathory is looking to slow Mazziotti down with leg kicks. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mazziotti looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bathory is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range. Mazziotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Mazziotti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Mazziotti moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Mazziotti slips under a jab. It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bathory lands with a right hand. Bathory misses with a straight left. Mazziotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory misses with a left hand and Mazziotti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.#T3# Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazziotti! But no joy. Mazziotti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory throws a right hand that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice straight punches there by Bathory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bathory. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mazziotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bathory connects with a jab. Bathory swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4# A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Mazziotti's head back.
Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut. Bathory finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory lands a front kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Mazziotti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory throws a leg kick and Mazziotti counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bathory misses with a body shot
letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand. Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Bathory darts in and out, connecting with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Bathory finds it's way through Mazziotti's defenses. Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Mazziotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Bathory lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti. A big left from Bathory misses. Mazziotti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory. Bathory misses with a straight left. Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. #T2# Mazziotti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Mazziotti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mazziotti now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mazziotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bathory throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazziotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mazziotti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Bathory jabs Mazziotti right on the nose. Mazziotti blinks but takes it well.#T3# Bathory throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range. Mazziotti looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bathory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming. Bathory throws a series of punches but Mazziotti avoids them all with ease. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti. Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming. Mazziotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4# Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it. Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Mazziotti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazziotti! But no joy. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazziotti! But no joy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bathory misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3# A low kick from Bathory is predictable there and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand. Mazziotti slips under a jab from Bathory. Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazziotti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Despite the aggression on Mazziotti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Mazziotti moved out of range nicely. Mazziotti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A jab from Bathory misses. #T1# Bathory throws an off balance right hand
#KD2# and Mazziotti counters with a crisp one two that drops Bathory! Mazziotti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bathory to his feet! Bathory is in big trouble! A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bathory misses with a shot to the body and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand. Bathory throws a leg kick and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand. Bathory has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bathory misses with a body shot
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory delivers a nice body kick. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Bathory misses with a straight right. Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mazziotti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. #T3# Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Mazziotti off the cage and back into range. A jab from Bathory does it's job there. Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A good leg kick by Bathory. Mazziotti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A slapping body kick lands there for Bathory. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Despite the aggression on Mazziotti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4# Bathory misses with an uppercut. It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bathory misses with an uppercut
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mazziotti is out of range and Bathory settles back down. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazziotti! But no joy. Bathory misses the shot to the body. It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A jab from Bathory misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazziotti! But no joy. Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Mazziotti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bathory swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory clearly takes that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4# Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A low kick from Bathory misses and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mazziotti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bathory has got the better of the exchanges. Bathory jabs at Mazziotti's body. A shot to the body from Bathory misses and Mazziotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory thows a body kick. Mazziotti tries to catch it but that hurt him. Bathory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mazziotti momentarily.
#T1# Bathory scores with a shot to the body.
Bathory misses the body punch and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut. Mazziotti blocks a jab. Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Mazziotti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mazziotti to counter with a crisp jab. Bathory jabs Mazziotti right on the nose. Mazziotti blinks but takes it well.#T2# Bathory with a hook. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch. A left lands for Bathory. A shot to the body from Bathory misses and Mazziotti counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mazziotti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory. 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! Bathory throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily. Bathory lands a jab.#T3# Mazziotti walks into a jab. Good work by Mazziotti as he checks the leg kick. Mazziotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Mazziotti's front leg but catches the back leg as Mazziotti tries to avoid it. Bathory clobbers Mazziotti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4# Bathory looks to land a left hand but Mazziotti moved out of range nicely. Bathory getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bathory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mazziottis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bathory lands a head shot. Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mazziotti is able to avoid easily. Mazziotti unleashes a big counter combination but Bathory bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory had his way with Domenico Mazziotti in that round. That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5# Bathory misses with a right hand letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand. Bathory throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mazziotti. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti. Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Mazziotti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory misses with a leg kick and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand. A big left from Bathory misses. #T1# A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory. Bathory swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti. Mazziotti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bathory throws a poor cross that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bathory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Domenico Mazziotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Bathory is rocked!#T2# Mazziotti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it. A little jabbing left from Mazziotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mazziotti on the side of the head. Bathory throws an off balance right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A jab from Bathory does it's job there. Mazziotti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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! Nice cross by Bathory.#T3# Mazziotti moves out of range of the body kick. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazziotti. That did some damage! Mazziotti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Mazziotti's front leg but catches the back leg as Mazziotti tries to avoid it. Bathory tries to land a body kick and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# Bathory swings widly with a right hand
and Mazziotti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Bathory throws a wild body kick that Mazziotti sees coming a mile off. Mazziotti now looks to counter with a shot at the body. A big left from Bathory misses. Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mazziotti takes one on the button. Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mazziotti walks into a straight right hand from Bathory.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bathory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory retains his lightweight title! Arzlan Bathory thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 831 Whymer vs. Po
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1# Reinikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Reinikainen misses with a looping right. Bathory connects with a single shot there. Reinikainen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD# Reinikainen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bathory to the ground. Reinikainen is now in Bathory's guard. Bathory avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Reinikainen postures up in Bathory's guard and throws a big left but Bathory blocks it. Reinikainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bathory is retaining full guard. Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Reinikainen trying to control but Bathory is working from the bottom. Reinikainen postures up in Bathory's guard and throws a big left but Bathory blocks it. Bathory preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Reinikainen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bathory manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB# Reinikainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bathory gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bathory tries to free his leg and advance position but Reinikainen is retaining full guard. Reinikainen trying to keep a closed guard but Bathory is proving a slippery customer.
Reinikainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Bathory stopping the sweep attempt from Reinikainen. Bathory looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bathory content to stall in guard here. #SUB# Reinikainen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bathory uses it to pass to side control.
Reinikainen is not content to let Bathory control the position. Reinikainen is trying to escape the position but Bathory is controlling the position. Reinikainen is looking to regain half guard here but Bathory keeps moving and retains side control. #T3# Reinikainen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Bathory controlling the action here. Reinikainen is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reinikainen is pressing down on Bathory's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Bathory passes Reinikainen's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bathory takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Reinikainen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bathory passes into side control! Reinikainen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB# Reinikainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bathory pulls his head out easily. Reinikainen is looking for a sweep. Bathory is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bathory is taking a breather. Reinikainen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Reinikainen tries to roll over but Bathory keeps him under control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bathory content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Bathory takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reinikainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A big right from Bathory misses. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it. Reinikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice body kick from Reinikainen. Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy. Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range. Bathory lands a lovely overhand right. Reinikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A big right from Bathory misses. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen. Reinikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Reinikainen lands with a hook. Bathory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Reinikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bathorys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bathory keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bathory lands with a hook. Reinikainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1# Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory scores with a decent looking hook. Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely. Reinikainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL# Reinikainen clinches up with Bathory and pushes him back against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reinikainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bathory to keep the fight standing. Reinikainen misses with the head strike.
Reinikainen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bathory walks away with a smile on his face. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Reinikainen gets a clinch. Reinikainen tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Reinikainen back against the cage. Reinikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Reinikainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Reinikainen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##BC# Reinikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD# Reinikainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reinikainen showed some decent athleticism there. Reinikainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Bathory has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reinikainen is working away from the top position though. Reinikainen misses with a head shot. Bathory uses the momentum to regain guard. Bathory pulls Reinikainen in close to prevent any damage. #T3# Reinikainen controlling from the top position. Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving. Reinikainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bathory is retaining full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bathory keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully. Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses. Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. #CL# Reinikainen clinches. Bathory slowing the pace effectively. Reinikainen misses with some punches.
Reinikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Reinikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reinikainen misses with a hook from the clinch. Reinikainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC# Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes. Reinikainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reinikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Bathory throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bathory is looking to score with low kicks. Bathory misses with a hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3# Reinikainen moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reinikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bathory counters with a low kick, right behind Reinikainen 's knee. No luck with that takedown attempt from Reinikainen. Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch. Bathory misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Reinikainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. Reinikainen shoots in for a double leg but Bathory sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A low kick lands for Reinikainen.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily. A left lands for Reinikainen. Bathory moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut there from Bathory. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Reinikainen scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Reinikainen lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory misses the shot to the body. Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1# Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinikainen. Reinikainen connects with a single shot there. Bathory cracks Reinikainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. Bathory scores with a body shot.
Reinikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reinikainen has time to react. Decent striking displayed by Reinikainen there. Reinikainen blocks a jab. An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. Reinikainen shoots in and drives through. Bathory sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reinikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bathory's head backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reinikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reinikainen moves forwards but Bathory connects with a nice, crisp jab. Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup. Reinikainen motions for Bathory to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Reinikainen misses the shot to the body. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2# A big right from Reinikainen misses. Reinikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Bathory's head. Bathory bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head. Reinikainen throws a quick inside leg kick. Good shot there by Bathory. Bathory wants to slow Reinikainen down by chopping away at his legs. Reinikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory. Jab by Bathory. Reinikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fighters circle momentarily. Bathory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target. A swing and a miss from Reinikainen. Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Reinikainen's head back.
A nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory lands an overhand right. A big left from Reinikainen misses. #T3# Sloppy strikes from Bathory. Those never looked like landing. Bathory misses with a low kick as Reinikainen jumps back. Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Reinikainen throws a big shot that misses. Bathory connects with the punch. Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Reinikainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bathory paws at him with a jab and circles away. Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen. Reinikainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Bathory manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reinikainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A countering left hand to the body from Bathory misses. Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Bathory tries a low kick but Reinikainen avoids it. Reinikainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Bathory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Reinikainen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely. Reinikainen misses the jab.#T4# Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Reinikainen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bathory has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bathory there as he acknowledges the shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Reinikainen throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory throws a body kick that misses. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reinikainen missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Reinikainen throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot. The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Reinikainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Reinikainen checks a leg kick. Bathory scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reinikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bathory misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory really dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R4# Bathory jabs Reinikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Reinikainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Reinikainen jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well. Reinikainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Reinikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bathory cracks Reinikainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen motions for Bathory to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bathory! But no joy. Bathory scores with a jab. Bathory throws a good cross that connects.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. It seemed like Bathory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Bathory misses with a leg kick. An inside leg kick from Bathory misses. Reinikainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bathory just manages to avoid it. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Reinikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Reinikainen tries to avoid it. That kick from Bathory tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen. Bathory throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.#T1# Bathory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot. Reinikainen is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs. Reinikainen clobbers Bathory with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it. Reinikainen needs to keep his hands up - Bathory had a free shot at his head there. Bathory thuds a left hand into Reinikainen's body. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Reinikainen 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.
Bathory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Reinikainen tries to move into range but Bathory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Reinikainen slips under a jab from Bathory. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory fails to land with a series of punches.
Reinikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bathory throws a low kick but Reinikainen avoids it.#T2# Reinikainen lands with a cross. Reinikainen wants to clinch. Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses. Bathory looks to land a body kick but Reinikainen moved away. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Bathory enables Reinikainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bathory manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Bathory wants to sweep here but Reinikainen controlling him for the moment. Reinikainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bathory has wrist control. Reinikainen is pushing down on Bathory's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bathory is fighting to maintain full guard but Reinikainen has managed to sneak the leg through. Bathory taking some punishment here, with Reinikainen in his half guard. #T3# Reinikainen working Bathory over with strikes. Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Bathory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Reinikainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bathory is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bathory is pressing down on Reinikainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4# Reinikainen content to stall in guard here. Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bathory wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jab from Bathory. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5# Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Reinikainen's leg but Reinikainen calmly moves out of range. Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Reinikainen misses the jab. Reinikainen throws a series of punches but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory feints a counter leg kick. Bathory takes one on the button. Reinikainen staying out of range there. No joy there for Bathory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bathory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Reinikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bathory cracks Reinikainen with a right hand to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen. Bathory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Bathory. Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1# Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Reinikainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bathory throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Bathory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. An inside leg kick from Reinikainen misses. Bathory looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown but Bathory shows good takedown defense. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reinikainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him. 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. Bathory sizes up Reinikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Reinikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
#T2# Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinikainen's sensitive parts. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Reinikainen throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory with a nice calf 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! Bathory lunges at Reinikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reinikainen's hand. Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Reinikainen blocks a jab. Reinikainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Nice takedown defense from Bathory. No joy for Reinikainen on that attempt. Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reinikainen at a distance.
Bathory misses with the combination.
Bathory scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Reinikainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Bathory sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Reinikainen jumps guard but Bathory stands there with Reinikainen around his waist. Reinikainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bathory'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.#T3# Bathory blocking some punches.
Reinikainen throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Bathory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reinikainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bathory works Reinikainen's body with a nice hook. A punch lands to the side of Reinikainen 's head but he takes it in his stride. Reinikainen misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back. Bathory punishes Reinikainen's body with a nice straight punch. Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Reinikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Reinikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Reinikainen shoots for a takedown but Bathory saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Reinikainen misses with a looping left. Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4# Bathory with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bathory smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice uppercut there from Bathory. Reinikainen lands with a right hand. Reinikainen takes one to the chin there. Reinikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A jab from Bathory misses. Good shot there by Bathory. Bathory scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks. Reinikainen jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well. A nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Reinikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reinikainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bathory connects with a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory slips under a jab. Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot. Reinikainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bathory has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:49 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory is the new lightweight champion! Arzlan Bathory decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 823 Garuda vs. Po
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1# A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. Bathory 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.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory lands with a hook. Urameshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bathory throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming. Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Urameshi moves his leg out of the way. Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range. Bathory fakes the leg kick and cracks Urameshi in the body. Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice jab. This has been an exciting period of action! A big left from Bathory misses. Bathory lands a front kick. Urameshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight. Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A low kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1# Bathory walks into a jab. Bathory cracks a nice hook into Urameshi's ribs. Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bathory misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory cracks Urameshi with an open hand slap. Urameshi misses with a wild combination.
Bathory's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urameshi under the eye. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Urameshi down. Bathory is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Urameshi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Bathory lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory throws a leg kick that is checked and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Bathory. Bathory swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bathory lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bathory.#T2# Urameshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it. Urameshi lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely. Urameshi takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. A little jabbing left from Bathory on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bathory scores with a push kick. Urameshi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bathory swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Urameshi. Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range. Urameshi 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.
Bathory sizes up Urameshi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Urameshi checks a leg kick nicely. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi. Bathory throws out a powerful jab.#T3# Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory lands with a nice body kick. Bathory swings away with a body shot that misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away. Bathory misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range. Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Urameshi swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Donk. Urameshi catches Bathory right on the button with a cross. Urameshi throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Urameshi scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory misses with a looping left. Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.#T4# Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot. A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Bathory. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing. A good leg kick by Bathory. A swing and a miss from Urameshi. Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Good exchange - Bathory coming out on top. Urameshi moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Bathory connects with a single shot there. Urameshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Urameshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A lazy left from Urameshi finds it's target. Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urameshi checks it well. Urameshi throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Bathory scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urameshi doesn't seem bothered though. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Urameshi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Donk. Bathory catches Urameshi right on the button with a cross. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urameshi. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! The fighters circle momentarily. Bathory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Bathory. Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bathory throws a sloppy body shot
and Bathory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Urameshi lands a head shot. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot. Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Urameshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.#T1# Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Urameshi thuds his right hand into Bathory's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. The crowd cheers as Urameshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bathory doesn't seem phased though. A big right from Bathory misses. Bathory lands with a hook. Urameshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi misses the jab. A countering left hand to the body from Bathory misses. A swing and a miss from Urameshi. Nice body kick there by Bathory. Bathory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Urameshi moved away. Bathory lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head. Urameshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi. The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Urameshi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2# Bathory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A big right from Urameshi misses. Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup. A kick lands to the mid section there for Bathory. Urameshi fails to land with a series of punches.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it. A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target. Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off. Urameshi blocks a low kick nicely. Urameshi avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Urameshi tries to move into range but Bathory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Urameshi takes one to the side of the head.
Urameshi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bathory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Urameshi momentarily.
Bathory misses the shot to the body. Urameshi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bathory has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3# Bathory catches Urameshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Urameshi moves his leg out of the way. Urameshi connects with a body shot. Bathory misses with a wild combination.
Urameshi misses with a looping left. Bathory slips under a jab from Urameshi. Urameshi misses the shot to the body. Bathory jabs Urameshi to the body, keeping him at a distance. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Urameshi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Urameshi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Bathory misses the jab. Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A shot to the liver by Bathory. Beautiful body shot. Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4# Bathory lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head. Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. The crowd cheers as Urameshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bathory doesn't seem phased though. Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory misses with a hook
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Urameshi down. A punch combination from Urameshi misses. Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Urameshi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory flicks out a counter leg kick but Urameshi steps away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw. Bathory moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Bathory throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3# Bathory misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi. It seemed like Bathory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bathory misses the shot to the body. Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice jab there from Urameshi. Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Urameshi's front leg but catches the back leg as Urameshi tries to avoid it. Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Bathory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Urameshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bathory motions for Urameshi to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it. Urameshi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bathory scores with a hook. Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1# Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A swing and a miss from Urameshi. Urameshi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Urameshi misses the shot to the body. Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Bathory. Bathory lands a jab to the head.
Bathory misses the jab. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Bathory has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bathory works Urameshi's body with a nice hook.#T2# Urameshi misses the jab. Urameshi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bathory. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory slips a straight right by Urameshi. Bathory misses with a looping left. Urameshi misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it. Urameshi scores with a punch to the head. Bathory bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urameshi's head. Bathory cracks Urameshi with a right hand to the side of the head. The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Urameshi doesn't seem phased though. Bathory throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily. Bathory throws a leg kick and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Good standup being displayed there by Bathory as he connects with a hook. Good work by Urameshi as he checks the leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target. Urameshi throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here. Urameshi lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Bathory throws a head kick that misses. #T3# Bathory throws a predictable looking body shot
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand! A jab lands there for Urameshi. Bathory throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Urameshi takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Bathory thows a leg kick but Urameshi checks it and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Urameshi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick. A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A low kick from Bathory is predictable there and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away. A quick step to the side and Urameshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away. Urameshi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bathory with a nice calf kick.#T4# Bathory throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi. Bathory bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urameshi's head. No joy there for Urameshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. Bathory clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Urameshi!
Bathory fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bathory throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bathory tries a low kick but Urameshi avoids it. Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Arzlan Bathory just about did enough to take it. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4# Urameshi throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bathory thinking. Bathory swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi. Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Urameshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bathory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nice shot by Urameshi. Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Urameshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urameshi there as he acknowledges the shot. That kick from Bathory tenderised Urameshi's leg. Urameshi is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bathory scores with a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand. Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Urameshi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. Bathory fails to land with a series of punches.
Urameshi jabs Bathory to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bathory throws a right hand that misses
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab. Bathory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Urameshi. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Urameshi slips a jab from Bathory. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Bathory slips under a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. #T2# Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily. A low kick from Bathory misses and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut. Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss! Bathory misses with a hook to the body
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A jab from Urameshi misses. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bathory blocks a jab.#T3# Bathory tries to land a front kick but Urameshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bathory throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Urameshi moves his leg out of the way. Bathory keeps Urameshi at a distance using the push kick. Bathory misses with a leg kick and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bathory throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it. Bathory throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Urameshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory looks to land a combination but Urameshi avoids it well. Urameshi is looking to counter punch. Bathory misses with a leg kick and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A swing and a miss from Urameshi. Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4# Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Urameshi misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi. Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Urameshi avoids it. Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bathory lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Bathory misses. Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Bathory feints a counter leg kick. Bathory throws a body kick that misses. Bathory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Bathory throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory tries to land a front kick but Urameshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yusuke Urameshi 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. This is the final round!#R5# Bathory misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming. Urameshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urameshi there as he acknowledges the shot. Bathory throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily. A big right from Urameshi misses. Bathory feints a counter leg kick. Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Urameshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Urameshi's front leg but catches the back leg as Urameshi tries to avoid it. Urameshi blocks a low kick nicely. Bathory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urameshi circles away quickly and effectively. Bathory lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bathory throws a leg kick that is checked and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Urameshi takes one to the side of the head.
Bathory misses with a body punch
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory misses with a shot to the body and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Urameshi. #T1# A jab from Bathory misses. Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bathory tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range. Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory misses with a straight right. An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target. Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Urameshi walks into a straight right hand from Bathory. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bathory slips under a jab. Bathory thumps Urameshi with a low kick. Bathory with a nice calf kick. Urameshi moves away from the strike by Bathory. Bathory throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Bathory throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Urameshi avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi. No joy there for Bathory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it. Bathory misses with a leg kick. Bathory lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes. It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bathory. Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Urameshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Urameshi's head back.
Urameshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3# Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi. Urameshi throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Urameshi swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi. Bathory blocks a jab. Bathory misses the jab. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urameshi. Urameshi throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Bathory lands with a straight right. Urameshi didn't see that one coming. Nice cross by Bathory. The crowd cheers as Urameshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bathory doesn't seem phased though. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bathory.#T4# Nice defenses there by Urameshi. Urameshi throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Urameshi's leg but Urameshi calmly moves out of range. Urameshi misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory thumps Urameshi with a low kick. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bathory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urameshi checks it well. A low kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand. Bathory lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head. Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urameshi. Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Urameshi misses with a wild body shot. Bathory throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bathory 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:50 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! A relieved looking Arzlan Bathory thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. The defeated Yusuke Urameshi had this to say: 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'. |
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Event:
PFC 279 Egyptian vs Arrturi
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1# Arendse throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Arendse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Arendse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage! Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Arendse looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bathory avoids the body shot from Arendse.
It looked like Bathory was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Bathory definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2# Arendse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bathory takes a shot to the head. #BC2# Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bathory's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bathory duly obliges. Arendse blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bathory on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arendse misses with a body shot.
A big right from Arendse misses. Arendse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Nice defenses there by Arendse. Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Arendse avoids it.#T1# Bathory checks a leg kick. Arendse wants to clinch. Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Arendse misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it. Arendse scores with a jab. Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely. Arendse misses with a wild body shot. Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Bathory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range. Arendse connects with a solid leg kick. A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target. Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Arendse releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Arendse down. Bathory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. That kick from Bathory tenderised Arendse's leg. Arendse is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arendse takes one to the chin there.#T2# Arendse throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Arendse's knee but Arendse avoids it well. Arendse misses with an uppercut. Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bathory swats him away and circles back towards the center. It looked like Bathory was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory connects with a single shot there. Arendse tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it. A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse. A big right from Bathory misses. Bathory swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing. Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it. Arendse throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. That kick from Arendse tenderised Bathory's leg. Bathory is trying to keep his angry face on. Arendse misses with a leg kick. Bathory moves away from the strike by Arendse. #T3# Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Arendse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bathory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bathory takes a shot right to the bread basket. Arendse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bathory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Arendse 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. Arendse throws a leg kick that misses. Bathory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arendse moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Arendse is out of range. Arendse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory. Arendse throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Bathory clobbers Arendse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory moves away from the strike by Arendse. Arendse misses with a wild body shot. Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Arendse tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bathory appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bathory moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Bathory misses with a few strikes there.
Arendse scores with a nice strike.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arendse misses with a straight left. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it. Arendse tries to clinch but Bathory is having none of it. Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Arendse on the wrong end of a nice hook. Arendse takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Bathory tests Arendse's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Arendse throws a leg kick but Bathory checks it. Arendse throws a nice inside leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Arendse down. Arendse lands with a good body shot. A jab from Arendse misses. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arendse blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses. Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Arendse misses with a wild body shot. Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Arendse saw it coming and moves away.
Arendse counters with a body kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Arendse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage! Enitan Arendse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A punch combination from Bathory misses. The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arendse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bathory moves out of range of the leg kick from Arendse. Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely. A jab from Arendse misses. Arendse misses with a leg kick. Bathory scores with a nice head shot. Jab by Arendse. Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse. Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Arendse is trying to counter with his kicks. Bathory sizes up Arendse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Arendse lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An inside leg kick from Bathory misses. Bathory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arendses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range. Arendse slips a jab from Bathory. Arendse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Arendse off the cage and back into range.#T1# Arendse throws a leg kick but Bathory checks it. Bathory appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bathory scores with a decent looking hook. Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Arendse misses with a body kick. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory blocks a low kick nicely. Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bathory wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range. Nice body kick from Arendse. Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses. Arendse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arendse misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back. Arendse blocks a low kick nicely. Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing. Arendse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2# Arendse clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch. Arendse lands a nice shot to the body. Arendse tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut. Bathory has Arendse pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Arendse.
Bathory slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land. Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bathory'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. Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Bathory manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bathory is struggling to control the position. Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land. Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. Arendse misses with some punches.
Arendse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside. Bathory blocking some punches.
Arendse digs a right hand underneath Bathory's ribcage. Bathory let out a lung full of air as it connected. Arendse digs a right hand into Bathory's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bathory's gas tank. Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside. Arendse tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stalling in the clinch from Bathory.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Arendse throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily. Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Bathory avoids it. Arendse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arendse there as he acknowledges the shot. Arendse misses with a body shot.
Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Arendse looks to land a body kick but Bathory moved away. Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Bathory takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse. Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arendse takes one to the chin there. Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Arendse checks a low kick from Bathory. Bathory changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Arendse is looking to score with low kicks. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arendse throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1# Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Arendse throws a nice looking combination but Bathory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Arendse off balance momentarily. Arendse walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bathory. Arendse is looking to slow Bathory down with leg kicks. Bathory cracks Arendse with a right hand to the side of the head. Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bathory clobbers Arendse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Arendse misses the shot to the body. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory lands a glancing blow to the side of Arendse's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arendse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arendse is trying to counter with his kicks. Arendse misses the shot to the body. Arendse throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. A little jabbing left from Arendse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Bathory avoids it. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Nice straight punches there by Bathory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bathory. Arendse moves forwards but Bathory connects with a nice, crisp jab. A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. Arendse takes one to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with a looping left. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Bathory feints and then cracks Arendse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arendse down. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Bathory checks a leg kick nicely. Bathory throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily. Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Arendse scores with a head kick.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Arendse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Come on Bathory - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside. Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Bathory has Arendse pushed against the cage. Arendse throws a head punch that misses. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Enitan Arendse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bathory trying to stall but Arendse improves his position.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Bathory displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arendse up against the cage. Arendse working hard to break the clinch.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage. Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bathory tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bathory - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bathory looking to stall.
Bathory will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arendse up against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arzlan Bathory. Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Arendse slips a jab from Bathory. Bathory moves into range and connects with a jab. A big right from Arendse misses. Bathory checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bathory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arzlan Bathory! A very excited looking Arzlan Bathory made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PFC 273 Joy vs Ali
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1# Beliy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bathory counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Beliy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bathory finds it's way round the side to connect with Beliy's head. Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beliy at a distance.
Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bathory scores with a nice head shot. Bathory throws an off balance right hand
and Beliy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beliy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beliy throws a lazy body kick and Bathory counters with a low kick, right behind Beliy 's knee. Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beliy's sensitive parts. #T1# Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Beliy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Beliy checks a leg kick nicely. Bathory connects with a body shot that sends Beliy's belly button to the back. Beliy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beliy is looking for a counter combo. Bathory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Beliy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beliy thinks about countering with a head kick. Beliy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2# Beliy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bathory lands with a good body shot. We've been told by Beliy's head coaches at High Kicks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Beliy throws a right and a left that both miss. Bathory throws out a counter right but Beliy avoids it with no problem. Nice shot lands for Bathory. Beliy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bathory counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Beliy misses with a kick to the body and Bathory counters with a good low kick that Beliy was not able to check. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3# Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory misses with a straight right. Bathory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bathory throws a series of strikes that have Beliy backpedaling.
Beliy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Beliy ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. That kick from Bathory tenderised Beliy's leg. Beliy is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Beliy is out of range. #T4# Beliy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Beliy is looking to counter with head kicks. Bathory feints and then cracks Beliy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beliy down. Beliy misses with a body kick. Bathory scores with a jab. Beliy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Beliy throws a leg kick that is checked and Bathory counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Bathory throws a hook to the side of Beliy's head but Beliy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory with the inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Beliy moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Beliy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bathory misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. Beliy drops his hands momentarily and Bathory takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Beliy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Beliy checks a low kick from Bathory. Bathory lands a body shot.
Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Beliy throws a sloppy head kick enabling Bathory to counter with a crisp jab. Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beliy at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory delivers a nice body kick. Bathory slips a straight right by Beliy. Beliy misses with a looping right.#T1# A lazy body kick from Bathory and Beliy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beliy has time to react. Beliy drops his hands momentarily and Bathory takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Beliy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bathory swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beliy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bathory really felt that one! Bathory throws out a loose jab but Beliy uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory throws a leg kick but Beliy moved away. Beliy digs a good body shot into Bathory's ribs.#T2# A slapping leg kick lands for Beliy.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Beliy misses the target. A bone on bone clash there as Beliy blocks the leg kick.
Bathory throws a series of punches but Beliy moves out of range. Beliy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Beliy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Beliy is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Beliy tries to move into range but Bathory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Beliy avoids a kick to the body.
#T3# Bathory lands with a shot to the body. Some wild striking there from Bathory.
Beliy delivers a nice body kick. Beliy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory throws out a counter right but Beliy avoids it with no problem. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beliy has time to react. Beliy connects with a solid leg kick. #T4# Beliy throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here. Beliy needs to keep his hands up - Bathory had a free shot at his head there. Beliy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well. Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Beliy. Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Beliy off the cage and back into range. Bathory with a nice calf kick. A low kick lands for Bathory.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A low kick from Bathory is predictable there and Beliy counters with a one-two to the body. Bathory throws a head kick but Beliy moves out of range.
Beliy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Beliy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bathory tests Beliy's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bathory bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Beliy misses with a wild body shot. It seemed like Bathory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Beliy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bathory's sensitive parts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A low kick from Bathory is predictable there and Beliy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bathory swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bathory blocks a jab.#T1# Beliy tries to move into range but Bathory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bathory tries to work over Beliy's front leg with a kick but Beliy checks it. A shot to the body from Beliy misses and Bathory counters with a stiff right hand. Bathory misses the jab. Bathory scores with a jab to the body. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beliy. Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Beliy swings widly with a right hand
and Bathory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bathory blocks a head kick by Beliy.
Bathory looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bathory misses with a low kick as Beliy jumps back. Beliy appears to be looking for a big counter. Beliy throws a front kick that sends Bathory stumbling back into the cage. Beliy throws a lazy body kick and Bathory counters with a lovely straight right hand! Beliy misses with a left hand and Bathory counters with a stiff right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory misses with a low kick.
#T3# Beliy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beliy throws a lazy head kick and Bathory counters with an outside leg kick.
Bathory lands with a cross. Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Beliy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Beliy slips a jab from Bathory. Nice uppercut lands for Bathory. That snapped Beliy's head back.
A lazy body kick from Beliy and Bathory counters with a lovely straight right hand! Beliy swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
#T4# Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Beliy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bathory misses the shot to the body. As Bathory looks to move away, Beliy throws a big counter combo but Bathory just gets out of the way. Beliy swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory takes a swing at Beliy's ribcage but misses. Beliy throws a lazy head kick and Beliy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bathory throws a leg kick but Beliy checks it. Bathory has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beliy. Sasha Beliy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Beliy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bathory! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bathory has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory thanked the fans post fight for their support. Sasha Beliy was interviewed post fight and said 'Its tough to beat a Stepdad!'. |
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Event:
PFC 267 Joy vs Caunt
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1# Jab from Bathory. Bathory scores with a one two! Egyptian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Egyptian walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory. Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Egyptian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bathory checks a low kick from Egyptian. Good leg kick by Bathory. Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses. Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Egyptian counters with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Egyptian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory. Bathory motions for Egyptian to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Egyptian counters with a body kick. Egyptian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Egyptian at a distance.
Egyptian defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Egyptian has time to react. Bathory misses with a lunging right hand
and Egyptian counters with a straight right hand. Bathory cracks a nice hook into Egyptian's ribs. Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Egyptian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bathory with a body punch. A glancing blow. Egyptian slips under a jab. Egyptian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Egyptian with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bathory with the inside leg kick. Egyptian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bathory throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters with a straight right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory connects with a body shot. Bathory misses with a lunging right hand
and Egyptian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Egyptian doesn't seem bothered though. A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target. Egyptian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory throws an off balance right hand
and Egyptian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it. Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
Egyptian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory thuds a left hand into Egyptian's body.#T3# Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
Bathory defending well as Egyptian loads up on a big left hand. Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bathory swings away with a body shot that misses
and Egyptian counters with a straight right hand. Bathory misses with an uppercut
and Egyptian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Egyptian is able to avoid easily. Egyptian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bathory takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Bathory throws a lazy uppercut
and Egyptian counters with a head kick. That will keep Bathory thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Bathory throws a leg kick but Egyptian moved away. Egyptian only half commits to the counter leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory lands the left hand. Bathory misses with a right hand letting Egyptian counter with a right hand. #T4# Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Egyptian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Egyptian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bathory swings and misses with a shot to the body and Egyptian counters with a stiff right hand. Bathory definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bathory lunges at Egyptian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Egyptian's hand. A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. A head kick misses from Egyptian. Egyptian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range. Egyptian looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bathory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Bathory connects with a crisp jab. Egyptian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory misses with a hook to the body
#KD2# and Egyptian counters with a head kick that drops Bathory to the mat! Bathory scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Bathory is rocked! Bathory walks into a stiff left hand from Egyptian. Oh Bathory is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Egyptian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Egyptian staying out of range there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Bathory with a jab. Bathory seems to have got his legs back now. Bathory connects with a single shot there. Bathory digs a good body shot into Egyptian's ribs. Bathory lands a head shot. Bathory with a nice cross. Bathory has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory. Bathory swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Egyptian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Egyptian might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bathory has got the better of the exchanges. Bathory throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory misses with an uppercut
and Egyptian counters with a straight right hand. Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bathory misses with an uppercut
enabling Egyptian to counter with a crisp jab. A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1# Bathory thuds his shin into the meat of Egyptian's side. Bathory swings widly with a right hand
and Egyptian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bathory misses with a kick to the body #KD2# and Egyptian counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bathory! Egyptian lets Bathory back up to his feet, looking for a finish! A jab from Bathory finds it's way through Egyptian's defenses. Bathory misses with a lunging right hand
and Egyptian counters with a big right hand! Oh Bathory is in trouble here! Egyptian follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osiris Egyptian! Osiris Egyptian retains his lightweight title! After the fight, Osiris Egyptian was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arzlan Bathory! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Boshtok shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (0) Bathory Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Bathory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boshtok forces his way into half guard. Bathory is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boshtok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1# Boshtok's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Bathory keeping hold of Boshtok's head, controlling as best he can. #T2# Boshtok keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Bathory won't allow Boshtok to pass to mount. Bathory is trying to control but can't.
Boshtok wants to pass to mount but Bathory is defending the position. Boshtok content to control rather than advance. Bathory is trying to maintain the position but Boshtok is very close to passing his half guard.#T3# Boshtok is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Boshtok is just content to waste time from the top position. Bathory takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Bathory controlling Boshtok's posture. Boshtok has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Boshtok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4# Boshtok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bathory is keeping the position for now. Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Bathory looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Boshtok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boshtok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bathory swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5# Bathory seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Boshtok content to stall in guard here. Boshtok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bathory is keeping the position for now. Boshtok wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving. #T6# Boshtok advances to half guard. Bathory is trying to maintain the position but Boshtok is very close to passing his half guard. Boshtok is looking to advance position but Bathory won't allow it. Boshtok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Further stalling from Boshtok.#T7# Bathory trying to control but Boshtok postures up.
Bathory won't allow Boshtok to pass to mount. Bathory wants to improve his position but Boshtok is controlling well.
Boshtok stalling away here and it's allowed Bathory to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T8# Boshtok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bathory is keeping the position for now. Boshtok is stalling in the full guard. Bathory is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Bathory controls Boshtok momentarily but Boshtok frees himself. Bathory is pulling down on Boshtok's head to control his posture. #T9# Boshtok's corner is telling him to maintain position. Bathory seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Boshtok is stalling in the full guard. This is a sustained period of stalling by Boshtok.#T10# Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but Bathory is retaining full guard. Boshtok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Boshtok is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T11# Bathory keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully. Boshtok controlling from the top position. Bathory is pulling down on Boshtok's head to control his posture. #T12# Boshtok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Boshtok looking to pass the guard. #T13# Boshtok is stalling in the full guard. Bathory keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully. Boshtok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Bathory.#T14# Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Bathory is trying to control the position but Boshtok postures up. Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Bathory pulls Boshtok in close to prevent any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Boshtok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Boshtok takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. A relieved looking Yuri Boshtok 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:
PFC 255 Bapp vs Gormsson
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1# Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Ozolinsh connects with a single shot there. Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh. Bathory circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Bathory checks it. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A big right from Ozolinsh misses. Sloppy strikes from Ozolinsh. Those never looked like landing. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and moves out of range. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Bathory definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Ozolinsh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range. Bathory throws a push kick but Ozolinsh slaps the foot to one side. Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range.#CL2# Ozolinsh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Good body shot from Bathory.
#T1# Bathory tries to work over Ozolinsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Bathory.
Bathory lands a nice uppercut. Bathory lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short left from Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bathory has Ozolinsh pressed against the cage, preventing Ozolinsh from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A nice right hand lands inside from Bathory. Bathory lands with a short head shot on the inside. Good body shot from Bathory.
Bathory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ozolinsh lands a body punch in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. A short uppercut from Bathory. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Bathory. #T2# Ozolinsh lands an uppercut. Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Bathory controls the action.
Ozolinsh lands with a right to the head. Ozolinsh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Ozolinsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bathory lands a nice shot to the body. A battle for position here, against the cage. Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch. Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Bathory. Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bathory. Ozolinsh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
Bathory is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bathory lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Bathory's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick. Bathory avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
A swing and a miss from Bathory. Bathory moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh. Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot. Bathory misses with a hook. Ozolinsh steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. No joy there for Bathory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily. Ozolinsh swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range. Bathory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ozolinsh circles away quickly and effectively. Ozolinsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bathory rather than just go for the knockout.#T4# Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage! Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozolinsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bathory.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Bathory connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off. Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ozolinsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ozolinsh only half commits to the counter leg kick. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ozolinsh is trying to counter with his kicks. Bathory swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Ozolinsh throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Ozolinsh slips a jab from Bathory. Bathory defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Bathory. Bathory throws a sloppy head kick and Ozolinsh moves out of range easily. Ozolinsh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ozolinsh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A jab from Bathory misses. Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ozolinsh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozolinsh takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Bathory misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely. Ozolinsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ozolinsh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1# Bathory scores with a punch to the head. Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick. Ozolinsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Left hook, right uppercut from Bathory. A big left from Bathory misses. Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ozolinsh throws a solid leg kick but Bathory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
A swing and a miss from Bathory. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Bathory misses with a body shot.
A jab from Bathory misses. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and moves out of range. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range. Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage! Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory is looking to chop away at Ozolinsh's legs. Ozolinsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2# A big right from Ozolinsh misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ozolinsh is looking to clinch. Bathory connects with a jab. Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Ozolinsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Bathory connects with a body shot. Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Bathory cracks Ozolinsh with a right hand to the side of the head. Ozolinsh misses with a body kick. Bathory misses with a series of wild punches.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.#CL2# Ozolinsh clinches. Bathory trying to stall but Ozolinsh improves his position.
Ozolinsh works on Bathory's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2# Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3# A swing and a miss from Bathory. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Ozolinsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh throws a nice inside leg kick. Ozolinsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye. Bathory has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh cracks Bathory with an open hand slap. Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Bathory with a nice cross. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range. Ozolinsh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bathory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A low kick from Bathory misses and Ozolinsh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory. Bathory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4# Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming. Ozolinsh blocks a jab. Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bathory at a distance.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Ozolinsh lands a right hook to the body.
Bathory misses with a few strikes there.
Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Ozolinsh's head back.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh. Bathory with a jab. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot. Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Ozolinsh staying out of range there. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory cracks Ozolinsh with a right hand to the side of the head. Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozolinsh can do to turn this around? A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target. A big left from Bathory misses. Bathory takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bathory slips under a jab from Ozolinsh. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that second round. That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Bathory throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ozolinsh misses with a straight right. Ozolinsh slips a jab and a cross from Bathory.
Ozolinsh 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.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh. A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it. Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely. Bathory misses with a straight left. Bathory keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Good leg kick by Ozolinsh. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Ozolinsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Ozolinsh tries to avoid it. Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bathory lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it. Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.#T1# Ozolinsh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Ozolinsh lands with a shot to the body. Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it. Bathory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Ozolinsh works Bathory's body with a nice hook. Ozolinsh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bathory misses with a looping right. A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target. Bathory thinks about countering with a body kick. Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Ozolinsh should have avoided that one. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming. Ozolinsh flicks out a counter leg kick but Bathory steps away. A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh. 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! Ozolinsh throws a leg kick which misses Bathory's front leg but catches the back leg as Bathory tries to avoid it. Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it well. Ozolinsh tried to score with a low kick but Bathory checks it. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely. Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Bathory defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand. Ozolinsh defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Ozolinsh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bathory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ozolinsh is looking to clinch. Ozolinsh lands with an overhand left. Ozolinsh staying out of range there. A countering left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses. Bathory throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot. Bathory slips under a jab. Bathory appears to be looking for a big counter. Bathory misses with a right hand and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes. Bathory takes one to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ozolinsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ozolinsh misses with a straight right. Ozolinsh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ozolinsh staying out of range there.#T3# Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Ozolinsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Bathory 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.
Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bathory takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2# Ozolinsh gets in close and instigates a clinch. Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC# Bathory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ozolinsh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ozolinsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Ozolinsh wants to clinch. Bathory throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it. A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory tried to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4# Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming. Ozolinsh throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body. Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Ozolinsh throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range. Bathory misses with a low kick. Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A jab from Ozolinsh misses. Ozolinsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Ozolinsh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bathory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bathory misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory connects with a body shot. Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Teodors Ozolinsh. I think Bathory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Our winner, Arzlan Bathory, 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:
PFC 247 Arundel vs Boretti
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1# Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye. Bathory swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bathory looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Escobar lands a jab. Escobar tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot. Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range. Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A nice side step and Escobar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Escobar misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Bathory coming out on top. 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! Escobar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Bathory moves out of range easily. Bathory thuds his right hand into Escobar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Escobar scores with a nice head shot. Escobar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bathory. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory jabs at Escobar's body. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely. Escobar avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory misses with a shot to the body and Escobar counters with a left to the body. Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escobar is out of range. Escobar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Escobar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bathory at a distance.
Bathory scores with a nice head shot. Escobar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobar blocks the body kick.
Bathory definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Escobar avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Bathory misses with a straight right. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar. Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Escobar slips a straight right by Bathory. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.#T2# Escobar throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely. Bathory misses with a body shot.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bathory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Escobar misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bathory tries to move into range but Escobar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bathory staying out of range there. Escobar swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Escobar. Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bathory scrambles back to his feet. Bathory lands a jab. Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Escobar jabs at Bathory's body. Bathory takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Nice defenses there by Bathory.#T3# Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Escobar misses with a body shot.
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar's sensitive parts. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Escobar moves forwards but Bathory connects with a nice, crisp jab. Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Escobar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bathory finds it's way round the side to connect with Escobar's head. Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bathory lands a lovely overhand right. Bathory lands a lovely overhand right. Bathory throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range. Escobar misses the jab. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar. This has been an exciting period of action! Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Escobar swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory works the jab nicely. Bathory misses with a leg kick. #T4# Bathory blocks a jab. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Escobar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Escobar defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobar checks it well. Escobar feints a counter leg kick. Escobar misses with a body shot.
Bathory misses with a looping right. Escobar jabs Bathory to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bathory misses the body punch and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bathory scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bathory's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar under the eye. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range. Bathory misses with a looping right. Escobar throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Escobar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bathory's head. Escobar connects with a high kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Escobar lands a slapping body shot.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A punch lands to the side of Bathory 's head but he takes it in his stride. Escobar throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory tried to score with a low kick but Escobar checks it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Escobar will probably get the nod. That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Escobar lands with a slapping head kick. Diego Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bathory takes one to the chin there. Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot. Bathory connects with a single shot there. Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab. A jab from Bathory misses. Bathory takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch. Escobar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Escobar lands with a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Escobar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Escobar moves away from the strike by Bathory. Bathory 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.
Escobar misses with a straight right. Escobar misses with a wild body shot. Bathory half committed to a counter leg kick. Escobar lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Escobar scores with a nice strike. Bathory throws a big shot that misses.#T1# Escobar looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Escobar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Crunch! Bathory slams his shin into Escobar's torso. Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar. Bathory blocks a head kick by Escobar.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A swing and a miss from Bathory. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Bathory throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily. Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Escobar moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory throws a lazy uppercut
and Bathory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bathory misses with a leg kick. Bathory misses with a jab, cross combination.
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! Escobar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2# Escobar scores with a hook to the body. Bathory takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Escobar throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar. Escobar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bathorys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bathory misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming. Escobar misses with a body shot.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming. Bathory misses the jab. Bathory thows a leg kick but Escobar checks it and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Escobar. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bathory thows a body kick. Escobar tries to catch it but that hurt him. Bathory looks to land a body kick but Escobar moved away. Escobar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bathory doesn't seem bothered though. A leg kick checked by Escobar. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch. Escobar throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3# An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. Bathory throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Escobar misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar. Escobar's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar's sensitive parts. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Good work by Bathory as he checks the leg kick. Escobar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bathory checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Bathory as he connects with a hook. The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Good exchange - Bathory coming out on top. Escobar throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away. Escobar connects with a high kick. Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it. Bathory avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4# Escobar throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot. Bathory misses with a hook. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Escobar throws a big shot that misses. Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar throws a fast counter high kick but Bathory manages to duck under it in time. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar. Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Escobar swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory with a jab. Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss! Bathory misses with a head kick.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory misses with a hook. Bathory misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. That kick from Escobar tenderised Bathory's leg. Bathory is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory misses with a straight left. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3# Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Escobar misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory throws a leg kick and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand. A big left from Escobar misses. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely. Escobar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Nice uppercut there from Bathory. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Escobar lands a slapping body shot.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice uppercut there from Bathory. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely. Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away. Escobar misses the jab. Escobar throws a head kick that half lands.
Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Escobar misses with a low kick. Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bathory misses with a body shot.
#T1# Bathory takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Escobar slips a jab and a cross from Bathory.
Escobar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar. Bathory takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses. Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. Bathory tries to work over Escobar's front leg with a kick but Escobar checks it. Escobar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Escobar misses the shot to the body. Escobar lands a jab to Bathory's midsection. A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily. Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. Escobar lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory moves away from the strike by Escobar. Bathory was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2# Escobar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target. Escobar throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Escobar throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Escobar moves out of range of the strikes. A swing and a miss from Escobar. Bathory appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar. Bathory throws a hook but Escobar blocks it. Escobar throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bathory tries to land a front kick but Escobar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range. Bathory takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses. Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Escobar throws a shot to the body.
#T3# Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Escobar misses with a looping left. Bathory cracks Escobar with an open hand slap. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target. Escobar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Escobar checks a leg kick. Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Escobar throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Escobar scores with a hook to the body. Bathory takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar. Escobar throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Escobar slips under a jab from Bathory. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar. Escobar misses with a looping right.#T4# Bathory throws a poor cross that misses
letting Escobar counter with a right hand. Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Bathory. Bathory bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Escobar's head backwards. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar off balance momentarily.#CL2# Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Bathory in a clinch.
Bathory tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
#BC# Bathory's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar. A nice side step and Escobar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Escobar connects with a body shot. Bathory misses with a low kick. Escobar blocks the body kick.
Escobar misses with a straight left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory throws a big counter combination but Escobar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Bathory throws a series of punches but Escobar moves out of range. Bathory gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Diego Escobar just about did enough to take it. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4# Bathory throws a body kick that misses. Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bathory takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss! Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. A big left from Bathory misses. Bathory staying out of range there. Bathory slips under a jab. Escobar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Bathory avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Bathory getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bathory slips a jab from Escobar. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Nice uppercut lands for Bathory. That snapped Escobar's head back.
Escobar throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Escobar lands a glancing blow to the side of Bathory's head. Bathory dips to his left and cracks Escobar with an uppercut! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A leg kick checked by Escobar. Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
#T1# Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Escobar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Bathory. Beautiful body shot. Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar misses with a looping left. Escobar swings widly with a right hand
and Bathory counters with a right hand to the body. Bathory lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
Escobar punishes Bathory's body with a nice straight punch. Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bathory. Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. A big left from Bathory misses. Escobar shapes to counter with a head kick. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Escobar blocks a head kick by Bathory.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Escobar clinches up against the cage. Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar. #T2# A nice left hand lands by Bathory.
Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar. Escobar tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Escobar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
A short right from Escobar. Bathory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside. Bathory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Escobar lands a shot to the body. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage. #T3# Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Bathory controls the action.
Bathory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego Escobar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bathory misses with the head strike.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside. Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Escobar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bathory misses with a short punch on the inside. Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage. Bathory blocks a body shot from Escobar. A shot in the inside from Bathory. Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow. Escobar pushes Bathory back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Escobar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Escobar misses with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bathory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A right hand to the body from Escobar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head. Bathory works on Escobar's body with a couple of short punches. Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bathory lands with a right to the head. Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Escobar dominated that fourth round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5# Bathory blocks a jab. Escobar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. An inside leg kick from Escobar misses. Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Escobar slips under a jab. Bathory connects with a leg kick. Escobar throws a head kick that misses. Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away. Bathory scores with a three punch combo!
Bathory avoids the body shot from Escobar.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook. Escobar connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily. Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. The fighters circle momentarily. Bathory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice defenses there by Escobar. Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1# Bathory misses with a body shot.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. A leg kick checked by Escobar. Escobar swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory looks for the body kick but Escobar saw that one coming. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar, as that shot connected.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Escobar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar. That's going to slow Bathory down. Escobar throws a head kick that misses. Escobar throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar off balance momentarily. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory's corner calls for a 1-2. Bathory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab. Escobar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Arzlan Bathory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. Escobar misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory misses with a looping right. Bathory feints and then cracks Escobar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar down. Bathory lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand. Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Escobar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Escobar swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory misses with a straight left. Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar. Bathory slips a straight right by Escobar. Escobar lands with a hook. Bathory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.#T3# Escobar slips under a jab. Escobar moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar.
Bathory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Escobar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch. Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Escobar lands a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Escobar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bathory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bathory works Escobar's body with a nice hook. Bathory connects with a leg kick. Escobar misses the shot to the body. Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks Bathory off balance momentarily. Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.#T4# Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Escobar misses the body punch and Bathory counters with a stiff right hand. Bathory misses with an uppercut
and Bathory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target. Bathory throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A head kick misses from Escobar. Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar checks a low kick from Bathory. Escobar moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar moves forwards but Bathory connects with a nice, crisp jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range. Escobar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bathory. Bathory fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arzlan Bathory. I think Escobar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:49 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Escobar! Diego Escobar is the new lightweight champion! A very excited looking Diego Escobar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PFC 241 Arendse vs Bathory 3
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1# Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot. Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse. Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Arendse moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL# Arendse gets a clinch. Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arendse up against the cage. Bathory lands a body punch. Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Arendse. #BC# Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bathory punishes Arendse's body with a nice straight punch. A low kick lands for Bathory.
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! Arendse throws a big shot that misses. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Arendse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arendse lands a glancing blow to the side of Bathory's head. Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory.#T1# Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arendse on the side of the head. Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Arendse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Arendse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bathory lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow. Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bathory misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arendse takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bathory with a body punch. A glancing blow. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bathory checks a leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
This has been an exciting period of action! Arendse throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory avoids the head kick by Arendse.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Bathory feints a counter leg kick. Jab by Bathory. Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bathory lands with a slapping head kick. Bathory avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye.#T2# Bathory blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Arendse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Arendse moves away from the strike by Bathory. Arendse is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bathory staying out of range there. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory with a nice calf kick. Bathory works Arendse's body with a nice hook. Nice defenses there by Arendse. Arendse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Arendse takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bathory scores with a decent looking hook. Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there. Bathory cracks Arendse with a right hand to the side of the head. Bathory works Arendse's body with a nice hook. Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Bathory blocks a leg kick. Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Arendse misses the jab. Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Arendse scores with a jab to the head.
#T3# Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Arendse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bathory throws a good cross that connects.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot. Arendse is looking to clinch but Bathory is avoiding it.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Arendse. Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Arendse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bathory misses the shot to the body. Bathory looks to land a combination. Arendse sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Arendse throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse. Bathory replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Arendse blocks it well. Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bathory scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Arendse is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bathory looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Arendse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Arendse throws a big shot that misses. Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse misses with a hook.#T4# Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Arendse feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse. Bathory is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arendse had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Arendse moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Bathory chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arendse can pounce on him.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Arendse takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Arendse throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range. Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Arendse is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot. Bathory moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back. Arendse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Arendse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bathory misses with a looping right. Bathory scores with a one two! Arendse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Arendse checks a low kick from Bathory. Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Bathory throws a right hand that Arendse ducks under and follows up with a left that Arendse also avoids with ease. Arendse looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Arendse lands with a shot to the body. Arendse fails in his attempt to clinch. Arendse moves out of range of the strikes. Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Arendse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bathory showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arendse.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick. Arendse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arendse is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs. Arendse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Arendse misses with a looping right.#T1# Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bathory throws out a powerful jab. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Arendse down. Arendse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bathory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Bathory cracks Arendse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Arendse slips a jab from Bathory. Arendse moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Arendse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arendse is able to avoid easily. Bathory takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Some bone on bone action there as Arendse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bathory tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it. Bathory throws a low kick but Arendse moves out of range easily. Arendse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arendse lands with a cross. Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bathory lands with a right hand. #T2# Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bathory paws at him with a jab and circles away. Arendse throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Arendse throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Arendse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bathory misses with a straight left. Arendse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bathory's hands. A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target. Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse. Bathory paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bathory lands a jab to Arendse's midsection. Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Arendse digs a good hook to Bathory's body.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Arendse misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back. The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Arendse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse. Arendse blocks a low kick nicely. Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.#T3# Bathory moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Bathory cracks Arendse with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Arendse throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Arendse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. Arendse throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Arendse throws a nice inside leg kick. Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse connects with the punch. Bathory misses with a low kick. Arendse avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Arendse tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Arendse with a nice cross. Bathory moves out of range as Arendse strikes. Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arendse checks a leg kick. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Arendse tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. It seemed like Bathory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick. Arendse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4# A cross from Arendse lands. Bathory slips a jab from Arendse. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it. Arendse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bathory misses with a looping right. A big right from Bathory misses. Arendse misses with a wild body shot. Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory only half commits to the counter leg kick. Arendse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bathory takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arendse takes a shot right to the bread basket. Arendse misses the shot to the body. Arendse throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arendse swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory scores with a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Arendse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Arendse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bathory finds it's way round the side to connect with Arendse's head. Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3# Arendse throws a body kick that misses. Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Arendse saw it coming and moves away.
Bathory throws a head kick that misses. Bathory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse. Bathory lands with a good body shot. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arendse. That did some damage! Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory thumps Arendse with a low kick. Arendse misses with a hook. Arendse slips a jab from Bathory. Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. Arendse throws a leg kick that misses. Arendse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bathory moves out of range as Arendse strikes. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse. Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse. Arendse takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Bathory throws a counter combo. Bathory tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it. Arendse blocks the body kick.
#T1# Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse. Bathory misses with a looping right. Arendse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Arendse moves out of range of the body kick. Arendse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL# Arendse moves into the clinch. Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Bathory manages to break the clinch.
Bathory scores with a push kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Arendse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arendse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bathory checks a leg kick. Bathory looks to land a combination but Arendse avoids it well. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Bathory takes one on the button. Bathory 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. Good leg kick by Arendse. Arendse slips a straight right by Bathory. Bathory lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bathory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arendse circles away quickly and effectively. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory moves out of range as Arendse strikes. Bathory showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arendse.
#T2# Arendse swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there. Arendse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arendse scores with a kick to the midsection. Arendse moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Arendse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bathory throws a wild body kick that Arendse sees coming a mile off. Arendse tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Arendse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Arendse with a nice calf kick. Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Arendse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range. Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Arendse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Bathory misses with a low kick as Arendse jumps back. Arendse tried to counter with a leg kick but Bathory avoided it. Bathory lands a jab to the nose. Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bathory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3# Bathory throws a leg kick but Arendse sees it coming and checks it nicely. Arendse tries to clinch but Bathory is having none of it. Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bathory paws at him with a jab and circles away. Arendse is looking to land body kicks. Arendse throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. Bathory with a hook. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arendse checks a leg kick. Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory walks into a jab. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Arendse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arendse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory misses with a low kick. Arendse misses the shot to the body. Arendse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks. Arendse looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming. Arendse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arendse takes a step back to recover. Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Bathory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Arendse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut. Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch.#T4# Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Arendse should have avoided that one. Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Arendse throws a front kick that sends Bathory stumbling back into the cage. Bathory circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch. Bathory tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Arendse looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory scores with a push kick. Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bathory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arendse. Arendse circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arendse misses with a body shot.
Bathory lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Arendse bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arendse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Arzlan Bathory just about did enough to take it. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4# Arendse checks a leg kick. Enitan Arendse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Arendse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory. Nice body punch from Arendse. Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Bathory scores with a nice body kick.
Bathory misses with a leg kick. The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory misses with a straight left. Arendse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse scores with a jab to the body. Bathory staying out of range there. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arendse scores with a nice strike. Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory lands a front kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely. Arendse connects with a crisp jab. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it. Bathory takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1# Bathory connects with a leg kick. Arendse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Bathory. Arendse connects with a single shot there. Bathory misses with a looping left. Bathory misses with a looping left. Arendse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nice straight punches there by Arendse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arendse. Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory blocks a jab. Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bathory looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Arendse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Donk. Bathory catches Arendse right on the button with a cross. Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arendse is out of range. Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Arendse down. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye. Bathory lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bathory. Bathory tries to work over Arendse's front leg with a kick but Arendse checks it. #T2# Jab by Bathory. A big left from Arendse misses. Bathory throws a good cross that connects.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Bathory has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse. Bathory explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Arendse misses with an uppercut. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bathory on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A swing and a miss from Arendse. Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory stuns Arendse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Arendse takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bathory thuds a left hand into Arendse's body. The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Arendse misses with a looping left. Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory connects with a right hand. Arendse shakes it off.#T3# Bathory slips under a jab. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arendse. Bathory on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it. Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory with a nice cross. Arendse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory lands with an overhand left. Bathory scores with a body shot.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Arendse misses with a looping left. Arendse looks to land a body kick but Bathory moved away. Arendse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arendse misses with a hook. Bathory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4# Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bathory blocks the body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bathory finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Bathory defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand. Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing. Bathory avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory fails to land with a series of punches.
Bathory delivers a nice body kick. Arendse on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jab by Bathory. Arendse works Bathory's body with a nice hook. Bathory explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bathory misses with a body kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that fourth round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5# Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bathory with a nice calf kick. Nice shot lands for Arendse. Bathory with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Arendse off balance momentarily. Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse. Bathory avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Arendse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory with a nice cross. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range. Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick. A leg kick checked by Bathory.#T1# Arendse misses the shot to the body. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bathory. Arendse misses with a body shot.
Bathory cracks Arendse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Arendse's front leg but catches the back leg as Arendse tries to avoid it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bathory checks a leg kick. Arendse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bathory on the side of the head. A jab lands there for Bathory. Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arendse on the side of the head. Arendse misses with an uppercut. Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arendse scores with a decent looking hook. Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Arendse attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.#T2# Arendse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Bathory connects with a jab. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Arendse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Arendse only half commits. Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Arendse avoids it. Bathory lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bathory moves away from the strike by Arendse. Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory dips to his left and cracks Arendse with an uppercut! Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Arendse. Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory lands with a good body shot. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A left lands for Bathory. Bathory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3# Bathory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bathory lands with a hook. Arendse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It seemed like Bathory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bathory with a nice calf kick. Arendse misses with a looping left. Arendse throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut. Arendse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arendse has time to react. Bathory lands a front kick. Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bathory scores with a kick to the body.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bathory. Arendse shrugs it off though. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory connects with an inside leg kick.#T4# Arendse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arendse on the side of the head. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Arendse staying out of range there. Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.#CL# Arendse closes the distance and clinches. Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory just leaning against Arendse, taking a breather. Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Arendse lands a nice uppercut. Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside. Bathory digs a right hand into Arendse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arendse's gas tank. Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arendse lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC# Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bathory cracks Arendse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Bathory winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:50 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory is the new lightweight champion! A relieved looking Arzlan Bathory 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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PFC 236 Arendse vs Escobar
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1# Wade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Wade's leg but Wade calmly moves out of range. Wade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bathory catches Wade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL# Bathory fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wade, pushing him back against the cage. Wade blocks an uppercut.
Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Wade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wade misses with an uppercut. Bathory connects with a single shot there. Wade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Bathory showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wade.
Wade throws a good cross that connects.
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! Both fighters circling a little - Bathory finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Wade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Wade throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Wade throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Wade only half commits. Wade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory throws a push kick but Wade slaps the foot to one side. Bathory slips under a jab from Wade. Bathory is looking to counter punch. Wade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bathory's hands. Wade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Wade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory.#T1# Bathory displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Bathory definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it. Wade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Wade moved away. Wade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Wade is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs. Wade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wade loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Wade throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A leg kick checked by Bathory. Jab by Wade. Wade misses the jab. Bathory cracks Wade with an open hand slap. Wade takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! An inside leg kick from Wade misses. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Wade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Wade throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. A leg kick checked by Wade. A big left from Wade misses. #T2# Bathory cracks Wade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Wade's knee but Wade avoids it well. Good leg kick by Wade. Nice cross by Bathory. Wade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage! Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Wade moves away and avoids it. Wade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bathory. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Wade misses with a series of wild punches.
Bathory appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Wade misses the shot to the body. Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wade on the side of the head. Bathory lands a body shot.
A combination from Wade does no damage. Wade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Bathory quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Wade looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Bathory thuds his shin into the meat of Wade's side. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade. Wade throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Wade throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Some bone on bone action there as Wade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3# Wade misses with a body shot.
Bathory avoids the head kick by Wade.
A good leg kick by Bathory. Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Wade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory. An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. #CL# Bathory has Wade up against the cage in a clinch.
Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. Wade takes a shot to the head. Wade scores with a nice hook to the head. Bathory is looking to control Wade's arms but Wade gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bathory has his back to the cage. Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bathory is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Wade can't find room to land a body shot as Bathory controls the action.
A short right from Wade on the inside. Still in the clinch, Wade scores with a nice short uppercut. Wade is trying to break the clinch but Bathory has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Bathory's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory moves away from the strike by Wade. #T4# Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Wade looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wade lands a two punch combo.
Wade cracks a nice hook into Bathory's ribs. Wade jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bathory lands a right hook to the body.
Bathory tries to close the distance and clinch but Wade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Bathory scores with a decent looking hook. Wade throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wade. Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Bathory doesn't manage to clinch there - Wade circles away.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Wade. Bathory works the jab nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Wade off balance momentarily. Bathory staying out of range there.#CL# Wade gets tackled into the cage by Bathory. Bathory maintains the clinch. #BC2# Wade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wade throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Bathory takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Wade on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bathory throws a leg kick but Wade checks it. Wade misses the jab. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Wade throws a big shot that misses. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wade. Wade's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Wade lands an overhand right. Nice defenses there by Bathory. An inside leg kick from Bathory misses. Wade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. A slow jab from Wade misses its intended target. Wade misses with a straight left. Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Wade misses the jab. Wade lands with a good body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! The fight stays on the outside here - Bathory looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wade moves away from the strike by Bathory. Wade looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Bathory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1# Wade motions for Bathory to come forward. Wade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Wade settles back down. Bathory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wade if he has to take too many more of those.
Wade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wade misses with a hook. Wade throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory throws a head kick that misses. Wade throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away. Wade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bathory. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Wade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. A big left from Wade misses. #CL# Bathory has closed the distance and engaged Wade in a clinch.
Wade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bathory softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bathory misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wade. Bathory lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2# Wade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bathory cracks Wade with a right hand to the side of the head. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Wade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2# Bathory tries to clinch up but Wade circles away and keeps his distance. Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Wade lands with a straight right. Bathory didn't see that one coming. Wade checks a low kick from Bathory. Wade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bathory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bathory moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Bathory walks into a straight right hand from Wade. Wade on the wrong end of a nice jab. Bathory is looking to clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wade! But no joy. Wade looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. A jab from Wade does it's job there. Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. Wade on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Wade misses with a double jab.
Wade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Wade looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Wade stuns Bathory with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3# Wade throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Wade throws a nice looking combination but Bathory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Wade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bathory slips a jab from Wade. Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wade looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Wade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Nice defenses there by Bathory. A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Wade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory. Bathory connects with a high kick. Wade misses with a leg kick. Bathory half committed to a counter leg kick. Bathory lands with a good body shot. Nice uppercut lands for Bathory. That snapped Wade's head back.
Wade misses with a straight left. Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. A good leg kick by Bathory. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory with the inside leg kick. Bathory tries to land a front kick but Wade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A little jabbing left from Wade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A big right from Wade misses. Bathory moves out of range as Wade strikes.#T4# Wade misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Bathory on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wade blocks the body kick.
A big right from Wade misses. Bathory throws a wild body kick that Wade sees coming a mile off. Bathory delivers a nice body kick. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory wants to slow Wade down by chopping away at his legs. Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wade throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wade's sensitive parts. Wade connects with a jab. Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A big right from Wade misses. Wade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wade misses with a looping left. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wade. That did some damage! Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Wade off balance momentarily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bathory, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# That kick from Bathory tenderised Wade's leg. Wade is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Wade's head but Wade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wade throws a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Wade lands a really nice looking cross but Bathory seems unphased.
Wade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wade sizes up Bathory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bathory misses with a leg kick. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Wade. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Donk. Bathory catches Wade right on the button with a cross. Wade misses with a straight right. Wade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice uppercut there from Bathory. Wade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Wade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory. Wade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Wade jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory lands a slapping body shot.
#T1# Bathory has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wade finds it's way round the side to connect with Bathory's head. Wade drops his hands momentarily and Bathory takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wade lands a jab to the nose. Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Wade should have avoided that one. Wade throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Wade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wade moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Wade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bathory, as that shot connected.
Bathory defending well as Wade loads up on a big left hand. Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wade. That did some damage! Wade dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wade connects with a right hand. Bathory shakes it off. Some bone on bone action there as Bathory checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bathory drops his hands momentarily and Wade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Jab by Bathory. Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wade now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Morgan Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wade. Wade jabs Bathory to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wade misses with a straight right. Wade lands a really nice looking cross but Bathory seems unphased.
Wade has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory. Wade walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bathory. An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. Wade misses with a looping left. A big left from Wade misses. Wade scores with a one two! Bathory had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bathory circles away quickly and effectively. Bathory lands a jab to the nose. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Wade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wade throws a nice looking combination but Bathory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bathory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wade throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Bathory checks a leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Wade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3# Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade. Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bathory moves out of range as Wade throws a body kick.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wade takes a kick to the side of the head. Bathory throws a wild body kick that Wade sees coming a mile off. Bathory dips to his left and cracks Wade with an uppercut! Wade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Wade throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Wade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wade tries to land a leg kick but Bathory saw it coming and moves away.
Wade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wade scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bathory. Wade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bathory. Wade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bathory scores with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wade. Wade throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL# Bathory has managed to clinch.
#T4# A short right from Bathory on the inside. Bathory misses with the head strike.
Bathory lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wade backwards. Bathory working aggressively here.
Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Wade controls the action.
Wade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Bathory breaks from the clinch.
Wade misses with a low kick.
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wade's sensitive parts. A nice leg kick lands there from Wade. Wade misses with a looping right. Bathory finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory. Wade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage! Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wade on the wrong end of a nice jab. Wade throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bathory with the inside leg kick. Bathory catches Wade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bathory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! A very excited looking Arzlan Bathory made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PFC 228 Petrov vs Aiken
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1# Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing. Escobar throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. A low kick from Bathory misses and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Escobar misses with a hook. Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Escobar connects with a body shot that sends Bathory's belly button to the back. Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Escobar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses. Escobar misses with a head kick.
Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Escobar had a free shot at his head there. Bathory misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory checks a leg kick. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar. Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab. Bathory slips under a jab from Escobar. Bathory misses with a looping left. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory scores with a nice body kick.
#T1# Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar. Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook. Escobar moves away from the strike by Bathory. Bathory keeps the fight on the outside. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick. Escobar takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Bathory slips a jab from Escobar. Escobar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar misses with a straight left. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory misses with a body kick. Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Bathory getting the better of the striking in that exchange. 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! Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Escobar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bathory. Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Escobar moves away from the strike by Bathory. Escobar moves out of range of the strikes. Escobar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bathory. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely. Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escobar is able to avoid easily. Escobar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bathory has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobar finds it's way round the side to connect with Bathory's head. Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Good work by Escobar as he checks the leg kick. Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory slips under a jab from Escobar. Bathory takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bathory wants to clinch but Escobar slips to the side and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Escobar tries to clinch but Bathory is having none of it. Bathory misses with a hook
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar lands with an overhand left. Escobar misses with a wild body shot. Escobar lands with a straight right. Bathory didn't see that one coming. A low kick from Bathory misses and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A bone on bone clash there as Bathory blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Escobar checks a leg kick nicely. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar, as that shot connected.
A punch lands to the side of Escobar 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss! Escobar checks a leg kick. Escobar misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Escobar scores with a sloppy right hand. Bathory should have avoided that one. 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! Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Escobar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Escobar down. Bathory lets loose with a powerful body kick. Escobar will feel that in the morning. Escobar checks a leg kick.#T4# Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Escobar misses the jab. A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory with a nice calf kick. Escobar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Bathory throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Escobar cracks Bathory with an open hand slap. Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar. Escobar wants to clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory throws a hook but Escobar blocks it. Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Escobar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Good work by Escobar as he checks the leg kick. Escobar throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Escobar's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar tries to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Escobar will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Escobar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bathory moves away from the strike by Escobar. Bathory defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand. Escobar throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Escobar slips under a jab. Bathory blocks a low kick nicely. Escobar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bathory 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. Nice defenses there by Escobar. Bathory paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. That kick from Bathory tenderised Escobar's leg. Escobar is trying to keep his angry face on. Escobar throws a big shot that misses. Escobar throws a head kick that misses. Escobar lands a glancing blow to the side of Bathory's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An inside leg kick from Bathory misses. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar. Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Escobar moves his leg out of the way. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range. Escobar connects with a single shot there.#T1# Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Bathory blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Escobar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Escobar lands with a right hand. Escobar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Nice defenses there by Escobar. A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bathory avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
A low kick lands for Bathory.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Escobar throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory misses with a straight right. Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Bathory. Diego Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup. Escobar scores with a nice head shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory scores with a kick to the midsection. Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
#T2# Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Escobar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar. Bathory motions for Escobar to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar! But no joy. Escobar throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Escobar avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bathory throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and moves out of range. Bathory tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it. A head kick misses from Escobar. Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar's sensitive parts. Bathory with a nice calf kick. Bathory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar digs a good body shot into Bathory's ribs. Escobar misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bathory throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and moves out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bathory is looking to chop away at Escobar's legs. #T3# Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Escobar had a free shot at his head there. Escobar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bathory checks the leg kick nicely there.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Escobar's knee but Escobar avoids it well. Bathory looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bathory looks for the body kick but Escobar saw that one coming. Bathory throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely. Escobar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Escobar tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bathory on the side of the head. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobar has time to react. A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory misses with a low kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Escobar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bathory tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range. Bathory swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4# Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Escobar missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2# Escobar moves into the clinch. Escobar takes a shot to the head. Escobar tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bathory scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bathory has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bathory digs a right hand underneath Escobar's ribcage. Escobar let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bathory lands a nice uppercut. Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3# Escobar takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. Escobar misses with a straight left. Bathory lands a head shot. Escobar throws a head kick that misses. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target. Bathory delivers a nice body kick. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bathory is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Escobar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bathory finds it's way round the side to connect with Escobar's head. Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Escobar missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Bathory tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar. It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Escobar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bathory lands a two punch combo.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range. Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bathory's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bathory scrambles back to his feet. A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar. Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory throws a leg kick and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand. Escobar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory. Escobar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bathory. Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.#T2# Escobar scores with a decent looking hook. Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Some bone on bone action there as Escobar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Escobar blocks a jab. Escobar throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bathory throws out a leg kick but Escobar moves out of range and Bathory only half commits. Escobar misses with an uppercut. Escobar looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Escobar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bathory gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Escobar takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. A punch lands to the side of Escobar 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bathory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Good work by Bathory as he checks the leg kick. Escobar looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. #T3# Bathory works the jab nicely. Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Bathory tries a low kick but Escobar avoids it. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bathory. Bathory scores with the left hand. Escobar knows he should have avoided that one. Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Bathory takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Escobar is looking to clinch. Bathory delivers a nice body kick. Escobar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Escobar lands a high kick!
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar. That did some damage! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Escobar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar as he connects with a hook. Escobar connects with a body shot that sends Bathory's belly button to the back. Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Escobar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4# Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Escobar misses with a head kick.
Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar counters with a lovely straight right hand! The fighters circle momentarily. Bathory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bathory misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Bathory throws a body kick that misses. Escobar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Escobar blocks a low kick nicely. Bathory smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A left lands for Bathory. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar. Escobar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Bathory with a nice calf kick. Bathory feints and then cracks Escobar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar down. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Arzlan Bathory did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4# Escobar wants to clinch up but Bathory keeps it at a distance. An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target. A head kick misses from Escobar. A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Escobar takes one to the chin there. Escobar lands a jab to the nose. Crunch! Bathory slams his shin into Escobar's torso. The fighters circling - Escobar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory is looking to chop away at Escobar's legs. Escobar misses with a looping left. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it. Escobar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Escobar works the jab nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. That kick from Bathory tenderised Escobar's leg. Escobar is trying to keep his angry face on. A left lands for Escobar. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Escobar down. Escobar throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1# Bathory looks to land a body kick but Escobar moved away. Escobar moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand. It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Escobar misses with a low kick.
Bathory misses the shot to the body. A low kick from Bathory is predictable there and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice body punch from Bathory. Escobar slips a straight right by Bathory. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bathory misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely. Escobar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar there as he acknowledges the shot. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Escobar down. Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Escobar blocks a leg kick. Escobar misses with an uppercut. Escobar defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Escobar down. Bathory misses with a body kick. #T2# Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobar checks it well. Escobar checks the leg kick. Escobar looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobar 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 Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Escobar throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away. Bathory walks into a left hand. Escobar scores with a leg kick.
Escobar tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range. Escobar throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Escobar. Escobar scores with a hook to the body. Bathory takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bathory thuds a left hand into Escobar's body. Bathory on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL# Escobar tries to keep at a distance but Bathory has taken the fight into the clinch. Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Bathory controls the action.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bathory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bathorys head. Bathory lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escobar. Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land. Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside. Escobar tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bathory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bathory misses with an elbow strike.
Arzlan Bathory has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bathory blocks a body shot from Escobar. Escobar blocks a body shot from Bathory. Bathory throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Bathory trying to control the position but instead, Escobar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bathory into the cage.#T4# A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Escobar on the inside. Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bathorys head. Good body shot from Escobar.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Bathory. Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land. Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Diego Escobar will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5# Escobar misses with a body shot.
Bathory throws a nice inside leg kick. Escobar throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar. Bathory is looking to clinch. Bathory tries a low kick but Escobar avoids it. Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Escobar blocks a jab. A head kick misses from Escobar. Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobar checks it well. Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory motions for Escobar to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar scores with a jab. Bathory acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Escobar misses the shot to the body. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar. Bathory throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily. Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Escobar lands a head kick. Bathory smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobar checks it well. #T1# Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A clash of legs there as Escobar blocks the low kick. Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory misses with a low kick. Escobar blocks a head kick by Bathory.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely. Escobar scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Escobar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Escobar throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The crowd cheers as Escobar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bathory doesn't seem phased though. Bathory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bathory throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side. Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory lands a glancing blow to the side of Escobar's head. A bone on bone clash there as Escobar blocks the leg kick.
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bathory takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Escobar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
#T2# Escobar swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar blocks the leg kick.
Bathory with a body punch. A glancing blow. A punch lands to the side of Bathory 's head but he takes it in his stride. Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bathory tries to move into range but Escobar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bathory is looking to chop away at Escobar's legs. Bathory sizes up Escobar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bathory slips under a jab. Bathory blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Escobar. Escobar throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it. Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory cracks Escobar with an open hand slap. Escobar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3# Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Escobar's knee but Escobar avoids it well. It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Escobar connects with a high kick. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Escobar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Bathory. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Escobar. Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobar checks it well. Escobar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bathory doesn't seem bothered though. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4# Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bathory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar if he has to take too many more of those.
Decent striking displayed by Escobar there. Bathory is looking to clinch. Escobar throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Escobar clobbers Bathory with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Escobar checks a leg kick. Bathory tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot. A big left from Bathory misses. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A good leg kick by Bathory. #CL2# Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A left hand lands to the body for Bathory.
Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Escobar misses with some punches.
Escobar working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bathory.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Diego Escobar. Well Escobar 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Escobar! Diego Escobar is the new lightweight champion! An out of breath Diego Escobar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
PFC 223 Song vs Bathory
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bathory misses with a body kick. Song looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range. Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory is looking for the big counter here. Good standup being displayed there by Bathory as he connects with a hook. Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bathory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory moves out of range as Song throws a body kick.
Song showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bathory.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good exchange - Bathory coming out on top. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Song throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Bathory throws a body kick that misses. Bathory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song checks a leg kick. Good leg kick by Bathory. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Song misses with a head kick.
Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Song missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Song moved out of range.#T1# Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bathory ducks right into an uppercut from Song. Bathory has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Song. Bathory finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Song misses. Song pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory works Song's body with a nice hook. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Song checks a leg kick. Song takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory wants to slow Song down by chopping away at his legs. Bathory takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bathory throws a low kick but Song avoids it. Bathory throws a nice inside leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Song. A big left from Bathory misses. Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bathory on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Song. Song obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Song off balance momentarily. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Song. Bathory blocks a head kick by Song.
Bathory checks a low kick from Song. Song checks a low kick from Bathory.#T2# Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Song ducks down to avoid it. Bathory 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. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Song's front leg but catches the back leg as Song tries to avoid it. Bathory looks to land a body kick but Song moved away. A counter left hand to the body from Song misses its target. A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Song checks a leg kick. Song was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Song cracks Bathory with an open hand slap. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Song throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Bathory takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bathory slips under a jab from Song. Bathory checks a leg kick nicely. An inside leg kick from Song misses. Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Song was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses. Song lands a body shot.
Song lands the left hand. Bathory lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3# Song checks a low kick from Bathory. Nice shot lands for Song. Decent striking displayed by Song there. Song bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Song checks the leg kick. Song connects with a nice looking jab.
Song takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bathory tries to clinch up. Song buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Song 's head but he takes it in his stride. Song swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Song throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away. Song bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Song misses with a wild body shot. Song throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well. Bathory appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Song is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Song throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory tries to clinch but Song moves out of range. Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Song moves his leg out of the way. Song jabs at Bathory's body. Song throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4# Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song connects with a nice looking jab.
Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Song. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Song slips the punch. Song misses with a leg kick. Song throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bathory thumps Song with a low kick. Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Song walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Song blocks a leg kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bathory. Song shrugs it off though. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Bathory slips under a jab from Song. Bathory motions for Song to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Sloppy strikes from Bathory. Those never looked like landing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bathory connects with a leg kick. Song lands with a nice body kick. Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Song takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory. Bathory blocks a head kick by Song.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Song moved out of range nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arzlan Bathory 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# Bathory keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Song misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Song scores with a leg kick.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Song walks into a straight right hand from Bathory. Song looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Good work by Bathory as he checks the leg kick. Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Song is out of range. Song half committed to a counter leg kick. Song bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Bathory catches Song with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Song clobbers Bathory with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bathory throws a leg kick but Song sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bathory checks a leg kick nicely. Song takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Song keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Song loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Nice shot lands for Bathory. Bathory lands a nice hook to Song's body. Song takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bathory has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Song stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory.#T1# Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Song off balance momentarily. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Song. Bathory lands with a shot to the body. Bathory looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Song bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Song checks it well. Song ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Song off balance momentarily. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Song down. Bathory misses with a looping left. Song appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Song saw it coming and moves away.
Song throws the kick towards the body but Bathory avoids it. Song wants to land a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. Bathory doesn't manage to clinch there - Song circles away.
Song throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Song throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory checks a low kick from Song. Bathory doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song. Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing. Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Song takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2# Bathory takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Song darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Song moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
A big right from Bathory misses. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bathory checks a leg kick. Song lands a high kick!
Bathory throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Song misses with a straight right. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Song connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bathory's hands. Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Song tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bathory tries to clinch but Song is having none of it. Song feinted there with a counter leg kick. Song scores with a push kick. Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Bathory gets off balance looking for a body kick enabling Song to counter with a crisp jab. Bathory on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Song takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3# Song keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Song misses with an uppercut. Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup. Song blocks a leg kick. Song closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Song 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.
Bathory is looking to clinch. Song thumps Bathory with a low kick. Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Song's shoulder, as Song tries to avoid the shot. Bathory misses with a low kick as Song jumps back. Bathory defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand. Song throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. A head kick misses from Song. Jab, jab by Song - just one landing. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Song off balance momentarily. Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Song.
#CL2# Bathory pushes Song up against the cage in a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Still in the clinch, Bathory scores with a nice short uppercut. A short right from Bathory on the inside. #T4# Song lands with a short shot to the head. Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Song gets through Bathory's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bathory lands a body punch. I was talking to Song's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Song misses with a punch on the inside.
Bathory lands a shoulder strike. Song tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Song misses with a short punch on the inside. Nice body punch from Bathory - that landed with a thud.
Bathory working aggressively here.
Bathory lands a body shot. Bathory tries to work over Song's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bathory lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2# Bathory manages to break the clinch.
Song keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory looks to land a combination but Song avoids it well. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Song moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. Bathory lets loose with a powerful body kick. Song will feel that in the morning. Bathory lands a nice looking body kick. Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Song. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Song's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3# Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Bathory with a nice calf kick. Bathory slips under a jab from Song. Song defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Song. Song on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Song attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Song misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bathory tries to clinch but Song moves out of range. Song lands with a kick to the temple. Bathory shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Decent striking displayed by Song there. Song gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Song throws the kick towards the body but Bathory avoids it. Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bathory lands with a straight right. Song didn't see that one coming. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Song throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1# Song throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away. Bathory steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Song. Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Song. Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Song blocks the body kick.
It looked like Song was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bathory. Song slips a straight right by Bathory. A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. Bathory looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Song looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Song checks a low kick from Bathory. Song is looking to counter punch. Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Song ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Song scores with a shot to the body.
Bathory takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Song misses the target. Song avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Song throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bathory misses with a low kick. Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Song throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Song moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory.#T2# A leg kick checked by Song. Bathory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory connects with a leg kick. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Song's leg but Song calmly moves out of range. Bathory throws a hook but Song blocks it. Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Bathory tries to clinch but Song moves out of range. Song throws a body shot but no joy. Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Bathory takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory tries to bum rush Song with a series of wild strikes but Song uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Song misses with a wild body shot. Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Song's knee but Song avoids it well. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Song throwing a counter right hand but Bathory manages to avoid it. Song connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. Bathory throws a leg kick that is checked and Song counters with a stiff right hand. Bathory wants to clinch. Nice jab there from Song. #T3# Bathory fails in his attempt to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Bathory looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Song getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Song misses with a straight left. Bathory wants to slow Song down by chopping away at his legs. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Bathory defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand. Song blocks a low kick nicely. A little feinted left hand from Song on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Song throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Song.
Song connects with a jab. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Song. Bathory throws a wild body kick that Song sees coming a mile off. A swing and a miss from Song. Song throws a quick inside leg kick. Bathory finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T4# Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Song misses with a straight left. Song jabbing away but nothing is landing. Song connects with a body shot. Song lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Song misses with a wild body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bathory is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A leg kick checked by Bathory. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Song moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
A chopping leg kick lands by Song. Bathory on the wrong end of a nice hook. A jab from Song misses. Song tries a head kick but it misses.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Song will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bathory flicks out a counter leg kick but Song steps away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Min-Sik Song did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4# Bathory throws a nice inside leg kick. Song looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory feints and then cracks Song's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Song down. Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Song. A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Song does a little dance to reset his feet. Song avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bathory with a nice calf kick. Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Song throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and moves out of range. Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Song throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Song bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Song throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory thuds his shin into the meat of Song's side. Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Song takes a step back to recover. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Song lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bathory wants to slow Song down by chopping away at his legs. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bathory throws a jab when Song was well out of range.#T1# Bathory misses with a body kick. Song fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. Song dips to his left and cracks Bathory with an uppercut! A lazy body kick from Bathory and Song counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Song is out of range. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Bathory avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bathory fails to land with a series of punches.
Song uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Song is out of range. Bathory works the jab nicely. Bathory is looking to chop away at Song's legs. A quick step to the side and Song tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Song. Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Song is out of range. Song throws a body shot but no joy. Song throws a shot to the body.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab. Bathory has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Song fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bathory on the side of the head.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory misses with a body kick. Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Song avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Song misses the target. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Song uses good head movement to avoid it. Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Song on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A cross from Bathory lands. Song on the wrong end of a nice jab. Song checks a leg kick nicely. Bathory throws a hook but Song blocks it. Bathory walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Song blocks a low kick nicely. Bathory is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick from Bathory misses. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Song moved out of range nicely. Bathory misses with a hook. Song ducked under it nicely. #T3# Bathory misses with a hook. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away. Song scores with a nice head shot. Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Song. Bathory is trying to counter with his kicks. Song dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage! Bathory jabs Song right on the nose. Song blinks but takes it well. Song will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bathory throws a head kick that misses. Song is looking to counter punch. Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Song slips under a jab. Bathory misses with a hook
and Song counters with a nice uppercut. Song checks a leg kick nicely. Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Song saw it coming and moves away.
Song throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Bathory looks for the body kick but Song saw that one coming. Song takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4# Song throws a big shot that misses. Bathory feints a counter leg kick. Song looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Song lands an overhand right. Song lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Song tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Nice straight punches there by Song. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Song. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Song is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Some bone on bone action there as Song checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Song tries to work over Bathory's front leg with a kick but Bathory checks it. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Song. Bathory with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Song to score with a decent uppercut. Bathory checks a low kick from Song. Bathory cracks Song with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Song is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Song throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily. Song fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well. Bathory moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5# Song checks a leg kick nicely. Song walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bathory. Song with a hook. Bathory pushes Song away with a front kick. A swing and a miss from Song. Song dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage! Song moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Song's knee but Song avoids it well. A slapping leg kick lands for Song.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Song lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bathory's sensitive parts. Song comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Bathory misses with a straight left. Bathory misses with a low kick. Song defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1# Bathory motions for Song to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A big left from Bathory misses. As Bathory backs away, Song returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Bathory defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand. Bathory throws a body punch but Song moves out of range. Bathory will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Song fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bathory throws a poor cross that misses
letting Song counter with a right hand. Bathory throws a leg kick and Song counters with a nice uppercut. Song lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bathory's sensitive parts. Bathory slips a straight right by Song. Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Song moves out of range of the body kick. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Song's knee but Song avoids it well. Song throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Bathory throws a leg kick but Song moved away. Min-Sik Song has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Song on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A low kick lands for Bathory.
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! Song scores with a leg kick.
Bathory misses with a leg kick. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Some bone on bone action there as Song checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Song is looking to counter with a body kick. Song misses with a leg kick. Good leg kick by Song. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. Song tried to counter with a leg kick but Bathory avoided it. Song pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Song's head but Song sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory checks a leg kick nicely. Song throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bathory scores with a punch to the head. Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Song. Song blocks a low kick nicely.#T3# Song dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory lands with a right hand. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bathory checks a leg kick. Bathory throws a hook but Song blocks it. Song with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut. A nice leg kick lands there from Song. Bathory feints and then cracks Song's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Song down. Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Song staying out of range there. Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Song is able to avoid easily. Song looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Song moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Song wants to land a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Song 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 Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bathory misses the jab. A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Bathory moves out of range as Song strikes.#T4# Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it. Bathory lands with a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bathory.
Nice defenses there by Song. Bathory throws a push kick but Song slaps the foot to one side. That kick from Bathory tenderised Song's leg. Song is trying to keep his angry face on. Song swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Song lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Song checks a leg kick. A big right from Song misses. That kick from Bathory tenderised Song's leg. Song is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory misses with a looping left. Bathory misses with a hook. Song is looking to counter punch. Song attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bathory lands an overhand right. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song. Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bathory connects with a jab. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Arzlan Bathory. Well Bathory 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory is the new lightweight champion! A relieved looking Arzlan Bathory 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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PFC 216 Golovkin vs Matsunaga
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bamalog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bathory on the side of the head. Bamalog throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog.
Bathory is looking to counter punch. Bamalog moves away from the strike by Bathory. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bamalog throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bathory looks to throw the jab but Bamalog is out of range. Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Bamalog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bamalog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bathory walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bamalog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Bathory bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bamalog's head backwards. Bamalog blocks a low kick nicely. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Bamalog moved out of range. Bamalog misses with a hook. Bathory checks a leg kick. Bamalog pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Bamalog settles back down. Bathory tries a head kick but it misses.
Bamalog scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bamalog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Bamalog throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory staying out of range there.#CL2# Bamalog moves into range and clinches up with Bathory. A shot in the inside from Bathory. Bamalog is working Bathory over against the cage.#T1# Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Bathory lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards. Bathory taking a breather. Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Bamalog misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Bathory misses with the head strike.
Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bathory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Bathory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bathory changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bamalog in his tracks. Bathory slips under a jab. Bamalog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A good leg kick by Bathory. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory looks to land a right hand but Bamalog moved out of range. Bamalog throws a quick inside leg kick. Bamalog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2# Bamalog throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Bathory lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Bamalog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Bamalog throws a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Bathory takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bathory with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bamalog to score with a decent uppercut. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Bathory throws a hook but Bamalog blocks it. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Bamalog misses with a low kick.
Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bamalog checks it well. Bamalog moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Bathory checks a low kick from Bamalog. Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Bathory throws a leg kick but Bamalog checks it. Bamalog slips under a jab. Bamalog tries to work over Bathory's front leg with a kick but Bathory checks it. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bamalog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bamalog pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3# Bamalog ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bamalog walks into a jab. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bamalog checks a leg kick. Bathory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bamalogs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bathory's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bamalog under the eye. Bathory is looking to chop away at Bamalog's legs. Bamalog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bamalog avoids the body shot from Bathory.
A low kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bathory connects with the punch.#CL2# Bamalog has Bathory up against the cage in a clinch.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bathory. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land. Bamalog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bathory or not. Bamalog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog lands an uppercut.#T4# Bathory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bathory lands a shoulder strike. Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bathory. Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. #BC# Bathory breaks from the clinch.
Bathory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bathory scores with the left hand. Bamalog knows he should have avoided that one. Bathory keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bamalog moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Bamalog is out of range. Bamalog throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Bathory paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bamalog throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely. A cross from Bathory lands. Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Bamalog saw it coming and moves away.
Bamalog lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bamalog darts in and out, connecting with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bamalog unleashes a big counter combination but Bathory bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bamalog throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily. Some bone on bone action there as Bamalog checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bathory blocks a low kick nicely. Bamalog feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down. Bamalog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory feints and then cracks Bamalog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bamalog down. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Bamalog walks into a left hand. Bathory takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bamalog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bamalog avoids a kick to the body.
Bamalog looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A clash of legs there as Bamalog blocks the low kick. Bamalog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory checks a leg kick. Bamalog throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bamalog moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory misses with a hook. A clash of legs there as Bathory blocks the low kick. Bamalog moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Bathory chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bamalog can pounce on him.
Bamalog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage! Bathory looks to throw the jab but Bamalog is out of range. A jab from Bathory finds it's way through Bamalog's defenses. Bamalog throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bamalog lands with a right hand. A solid body kick from Bathory. Bathory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bamalog throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A head kick misses from Bamalog. Bamalog throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory feinted there with a counter leg kick. Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory misses with a low kick. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Bamalog slips the punch. Bathory moves away from the strike by Bamalog. Bathory throws a hook but Bamalog blocks it. Bathory tries to work over Bamalog's front leg with a kick but Bamalog checks it. Bathory's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bathory duly obliges. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bamalog defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Bamalog slips the punch. Bamalog slips under a jab. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamalog moves away.#T2# Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Bamalog misses with a low kick. Bamalog scores with a leg kick.
Bamalog misses with a leg kick. Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Bamalog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bamalog defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Bamalog defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Bamalog misses with a low kick. A leg kick checked by Bathory. Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bamalog throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Bamalog misses with a low kick. Bathory looks to land a body kick but Bamalog moved away. Bathory throws a hook but Bamalog blocks it. Bamalog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bathory's sensitive parts. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Bamalog 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. Bathory tests Bamalog's chin there with a solid looking shot. A big right from Bathory misses. It seemed like Bamalog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bathory lands a lovely overhand right. Bamalog throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away. Bathory throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.#T3# Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Bamalog had a free shot at his head there. Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Bamalog walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory. Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bathory motions for Bamalog to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bamalog throws a right and a left that both miss. Bamalog avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bathory moves out of range of the leg kick from Bamalog. Bathory appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Bamalog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bathory's head backwards. Bathory lands a glancing blow to the side of Bamalog's head. Bathory throws a leg kick but Bamalog checks it. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bathory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamalog sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bamalog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. As Bamalog backs away, Bathory returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bamalog lands a nice shot to the body.
Bathory misses with a straight left. Bamalog 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. Bathory moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T4# Bamalog misses with an uppercut. Bamalog misses with a looping right. A swing and a miss from Bamalog. Bathory half committed to a counter leg kick. Bamalog tries to score with a low kick but Bathory moves his leg out of the way. A jab from Bathory misses. Bathory sets himself, and Bamalog steps forward looking for the clinch! Bathory avoids it this time. Good standup being displayed there by Bathory as he connects with a hook. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A good leg kick by Bathory. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bamalog 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 Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A jab from Bamalog misses. Bamalog lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bathory lands a jab. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Bamalog ducks down to avoid it. Bamalog moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Bathory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A clash of legs there as Bamalog blocks the low kick. Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Bathory misses with a hook. Bamalog ducked under it nicely. Bamalog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Bamalog's front leg but catches the back leg as Bamalog tries to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamalog. Bathory slips under a jab from Bamalog. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog. Bathory takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Bathory misses. #CL2# Bamalog rushes Bathory and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Bathory controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bamalog. Bathory lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards. Bathory tries a body shot but Bamalog blocks it.
Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Bathory's head. Bamalog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory takes a shot to the head. Bathory lands a left hand.
Bathory takes a shot to the head. Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##BC# Bathory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bamalog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2# Bamalog closes the distance and clinches. Bathory scores with a nice hook to the head. Bathory lands a right hand. A short right from Bathory. Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. Bamalog lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bamalog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog lands a right hand. Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bathory gets through Bamalog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory presses Bamalog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bathory is trying to maintain a safe position but Bamalog gets an underhook and turns Bathory into the cage. Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# Bamalog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Nice body punch from Bathory. Bathory lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bamalog or not. Bathory working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head. Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog lands with a short shot to the head. Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Bamalog.
Nice body punch from Bamalog - that landed with a thud.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bathory missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# A quick uppercut on the inside from Bathory. A short left from Bamalog. Bathory lands a nice uppercut. Teke Bamalog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Bathory's head. Bathory is trying to maintain a safe position but Bamalog gets an underhook and turns Bathory into the cage. Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. Bathory lands an uppercut. Bathory swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it. Bamalog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bathory lands with a light punch inside. Bathory tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Bamalog lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamalog. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Bamalog.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
#T4# A short uppercut from Bamalog. Bathory blocks a body shot from Bamalog. Bathory effectively controlling the action here. Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. Bamalog cracks Bathory with a nice body shot. Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Bathory misses with a body punch.
Bathory content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bamalog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Teke Bamalog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land. Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right hook to the body lands for Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Bamalog blocks an uppercut.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bathory pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Teke Bamalog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bathory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arzlan Bathory! A very excited looking Arzlan Bathory made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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PFC 211 Pekka vs Wild
Date: Oct 02, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bathory motions for Bartoli to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bartoli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bartoli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bathory throws a low kick but Bartoli avoids it. Bathory lands a high kick!
Bartoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Bartoli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Bartoli settles back down. Bathory throws a series of punches but Bartoli moves out of range. Bartoli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bartoli on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bartoli moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory with a jab. Bartoli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory. Bartoli connects with a solid leg kick. Bathory throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. 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! Bartoli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bathory. Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bartoli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bartoli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bartoli misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory.#T1# Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bartoli. Bathory slips a jab and a cross from Bartoli.
A low kick lands for Bartoli.
A jab from Bartoli does it's job there. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bartoli throws a series of punches but Bathory avoids them all with ease. Bartoli blocks a jab. Bartoli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bartoli misses with a straight left. Bartoli misses with a low kick.
Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bartoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Bartoli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bartoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bartoli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory is looking to slow Bartoli down with leg kicks. Bathory takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Bathory misses with a straight right. It looks like Bathory has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bartoli. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bartoli.#T2# Bartoli misses with a double jab.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Bartoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bartoli. Bartoli cracks Bathory with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bartoli throws a right and a left that Bathory avoids nicely. Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Bartoli is looking to slow Bathory down with leg kicks. Bartoli tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! A little jabbing left from Bartoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A bone on bone clash there as Bartoli blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory lands a nice looking body shot.
Bartoli moves out of range of the strikes. Bartoli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage! Bathory misses with a looping left. Bathory lands an overhand right. Bartoli missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bartoli throws a series of punches but Bathory avoids them all with ease. Bathory tries to land a front kick but Bartoli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bartoli 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. Bartoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3# Bathory throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Bartoli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bartoli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Bartoli manages to avoid it. Bathory darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bathory takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bartoli misses with a straight left. Bathory misses with a body shot.
Bartoli takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target. Bartoli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bartoli throws a good cross that connects.
Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bartoli slips a straight right by Bathory. Bathory will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bartoli lands the left hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bartoli connects with a nice looking jab.
Bartoli needs to keep his hands up - Bathory had a free shot at his head there. Bathory throws a low kick but Bartoli avoids it. Bartoli's corner calls for a 1-2. Bartoli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Bartoli misses the target. Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Bartoli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bartoli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4# Bathory throws the left hand but Bartoli avoids the punch easily. Bartoli misses the shot to the body. Bartoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartoli. Bathory throws a jab when Bartoli was well out of range. Bartoli misses with a looping right. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Bartoli slips the punch. Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. Bartoli throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bathory connects with a jab. A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartoli lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bartoli throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target. Bathory misses with a looping left. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A head kick misses from Bathory. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Bartoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Bartoli tries to avoid it. Bathory tests Bartoli's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bartoli looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range. Bartoli lands a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Bartoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bartoli misses with a looping left. Bathory feints a jab promting Bartoli to slip. Bathory then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bartoli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Bartoli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Bartoli settles back down. Bartoli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bathory throws a series of punches but Bartoli avoids them all with ease. Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bartoli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Bartoli misses with a straight right. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Bartoli defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Bartoli ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bartoli ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory checks the leg kick. Bartoli throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well. Bartoli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bartoli will feel that in the morning. Bartoli sizes up Bathory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good exchange - Bartoli coming out on top. Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bartoli is able to avoid easily. Bartoli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartoli. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. Bartoli throws a low kick but Bathory avoids it.#T1# Bathory throws a hook but Bartoli blocks it. Bartoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Good shot there by Bathory. Bartoli misses with a hook. Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bartoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bartoli lands a glancing blow to the side of Bathory's head. Bathory avoids the body shot from Bartoli.
Bartoli wants to land a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. Bartoli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Bartoli avoids it. Bartoli misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Bartoli connects with a solid leg kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bathory checks a leg kick. Bathory takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bartoli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Bartoli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bathory throws a push kick but Bartoli slaps the foot to one side. Bathory misses with a hook. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Bartoli ducks down to avoid it. #T2# A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Bartoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bartoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartoli. A jab from Bathory finds it's way through Bartoli's defenses. Bartoli lands a jab to Bathory's midsection. Bartoli throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bartoli lunges at Bathory with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bathory's hand. Bathory throws a nice looking combination but Bartoli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bathory wants to slow Bartoli down by chopping away at his legs. Bathory walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Bartoli misses. An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target. Bartoli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bartoli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bartoli throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bartoli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut. Bathory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bartoli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bartoli throws a right and a left that Bathory avoids nicely. Bartoli tries to work over Bathory's front leg with a kick but Bathory checks it. Nice uppercut there from Bathory.#T3# Bartoli tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bartoli walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory. Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartoli throws out the jab. Bartoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartoli. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bartoli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory is looking to chop away at Bartoli's legs. Good leg kick by Bartoli. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartoli sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bartoli. Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory drops his hands momentarily and Bartoli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Bartoli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bartoli tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Bartoli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bartoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Bathory throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bartoli avoids it. Bartoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing. Bathory is looking to slow Bartoli down with leg kicks. #T4# Nice uppercut there from Bathory. Bartoli looks to land a combination. Bathory sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Bartoli scores with a leg kick.
Bathory cracks Bartoli with a good jab. Bathory getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartoli manages to avoid it. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Bartoli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. A shot to the liver by Bartoli. Beautiful body shot. Bathory misses the shot to the body. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bathory. Bartoli shrugs it off though. Bartoli scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A little jabbing left from Bartoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bartoli throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. The fighters circling - Bartoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory slips under a jab. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bartoli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bartoli duly obliges. Bathory throws a leg kick but Bartoli sees it coming and moves out of range. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bartoli. Bathory lands with a shot to the body. Bathory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bartolis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! 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 Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Bartoli blocks a jab. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bartoli throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well. Bathory misses with an uppercut
and Bartoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bathory misses with a low kick. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bartoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A nice side step and Bartoli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw. Bartoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Bartoli uses good head movement to avoid it. Bartoli looks like he wants to counter punch here. Decent striking displayed by Bathory there. No joy there for Bathory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bartoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartoli throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory lands a nice hook to Bartoli's body. Bartoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bartoli misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back. Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bartoli moves out of range of the body kick. Bartoli throws a fast counter high kick but Bathory manages to duck under it in time. Bathory moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1# Bathory throws a wild body kick that Bartoli sees coming a mile off. Bathory throws a low kick but Bartoli avoids it. Bartoli looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bathory throws a series of punches but Bartoli moves out of range. Bartoli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory misses with a straight right. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bartoli checks a leg kick. Bathory throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Bartoli lands an overhand right. A big right from Bathory misses. Bartoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory misses with a body shot.
Bartoli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Bartoli's knee but Bartoli avoids it well. It seemed like Bartoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nice uppercut there from Bartoli. Bartoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Bartoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Bartoli's knee but Bartoli avoids it well. Bartoli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bartoli digs a good body shot into Bathory's ribs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bartoli. Nice defenses there by Bartoli.#T2# Bartoli lands a jab-cross combination. Bartoli throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Donk. Bartoli catches Bathory right on the button with a cross. Bartoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Bathory's corner calls for a 1-2. Bathory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bartoli jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well. Bathory avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bartoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bartoli is out of range and Bathory settles back down. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bartoli! But no joy. Bartoli wants to land a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. Bartoli slips under a jab from Bathory. Bartoli throws a quick inside leg kick. Bartoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bartoli takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Bathory cracks Bartoli with a right hand to the side of the head. Bathory is looking to slow Bartoli down with leg kicks. Bartoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. Bartoli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bathory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3# Bartoli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bartoli connects with the punch. Bathory wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bartoli moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Bartoli's shoulder, as Bartoli tries to avoid the shot. Bartoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. The fighters circle momentarily. Bathory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bartoli throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and moves out of range. Bathory half committed to a counter leg kick. Bartoli moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory misses with a body kick. Bartoli motions for Bathory to come forward. Bartoli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bartoli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bathory misses with a straight left. Bartoli throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Bathory misses with a body shot.
Bartoli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bartoli scores with a punch to the head. Bartoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Bartoli 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. An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target.#T4# Bartoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartoli. Bathory defending well as Bartoli loads up on a big left hand. Bartoli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bathory doesn't seem bothered though. A jab from Bathory misses. Bartoli dips to his left and cracks Bathory with an uppercut! Bathory fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bartoli loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Bartoli scores with a nice right hand.
Bartoli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bathory connects with a leg kick. Bathory checks a leg kick. Good leg kick by Bartoli. Bathory slips a straight right by Bartoli. Bartoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory 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. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bartoli ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Valerio Bartoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A good leg kick by Bathory. Bartoli blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arzlan Bathory. Well Bathory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! A victorious Arzlan Bathory 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:
PFC 206 Asham vs Wild 3
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Active checks a low kick from Bathory. Bathory scores with a decent looking hook. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Active. Bathory let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Active avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bathory throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. That kick from Bathory tenderised Active's leg. Active is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Active fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Active walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bathory. Bathory throws a body kick that misses and Active counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bathory explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. A slapping body kick lands there for Bathory. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory scores with a jab to the body. Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
Bathory avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bathory connects with a crisp jab. Bathory misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Active misses the target. Good work by Active as he checks the leg kick. Active throwing a counter right hand but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Active moves away and avoids it. Some bone on bone action there as Active checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Active has time to react.#CL# Active gets a clinch. Bathory prevents a takedown attempt there.
Active misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bathory.#T2# Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Active controls his hands.
Bathory scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Active blocks a body shot from Bathory. Bathory swings wildly with an uppercut but Active uses good head movement to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! A short left from Bathory. A left hand lands to the body for Bathory.
Active blocks a body shot from Bathory. Active keeps control of Bathory as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Active tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bathory working aggressively here.
Active misses with the head strike.
Active lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Active swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Bathory has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Active seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bathory can turn it around. Active blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Bathory tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Active avoids it. Bathory scores with a shoulder strike. Active misses with a hook to the ribs.
Active can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radio Active. That's going to take a lot out of him. A nice right hand lands inside from Active. Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Active's elbow. #BC2# Bathory breaks from the clinch.
Bathory feints and then cracks Active's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Active down. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bathory - that will leave a mark!
Active shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bathory as he avoids it easily. Bathory throws a body kick that misses. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bathory!
Bathory wants to slow Active down by chopping away at his legs. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bathory thows a body kick. Active tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A swing and a miss from Active. Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Active is looking to counter punch. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Active throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory punishes Active's body with a nice straight punch. Bathory slips under a jab from Active. Bathory dips to his left and cracks Active with an uppercut! Active showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bathory.
Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Active. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Active saw that one coming. A little feinted left hand from Active on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Active throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Active takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Bathory throws a combination that misses and Active counters with a right hand to the body. Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup. Active throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory scores with a decent looking hook. Active pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Active keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory gets off balance looking for a body kick letting Active counter with a right hand. Active looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A little feinted left hand from Active on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bathory throws a hook but Active blocks it. Active uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory moves out of range as Active strikes. Active needs to keep his hands up - Bathory had a free shot at his head there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bathory lands an overhand right. Bathory slips a straight right by Active. Active is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Active avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Active swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bathory moves out of range as Active strikes.#T1# Bathory slips under a jab. Bathory thumps Active with a low kick. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bathory connects with a high kick. Active lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Bathory lands a body shot.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Active's front leg but catches the back leg as Active tries to avoid it. Active takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bathory lands a front kick. Sloppy strikes from Bathory. Those never looked like landing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Active keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Active was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Active takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Active takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Active blocks a jab.#T2# Bathory leaves Active with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Active closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Active. Active lands the left hand. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory clobbers Active with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Donk. Bathory catches Active right on the button with a cross. Bathory slips a jab from Active. A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory. Active fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bathory throws a head kick that misses. Active is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bathory - that will leave a mark!
#T3# A jab from Bathory finds it's way through Active's defenses. Active ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Active drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bathory sprawls and moves away. Active swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Active has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bathory finds it's way round the side to connect with Active's head. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Active was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. It looked like Active wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bathory throws a push kick but Active slaps the foot to one side. Active misses with a straight right. Bathory lets loose with a powerful body kick. Active will feel that in the morning. Bathory throws a lazy body kick #TD# and Active counters with a shoot takedown. Bathory fights it but they end up in guard. Active trying to control the position from guard on top but Bathory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bathory working a defensive guard here.
Bathory tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4# Active wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving. Active postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Active wants to pass the guard but Bathory is keeping the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Active accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bathory keeping full guard, as Active tries to pass. Active throws a big elbow that misses. Active trying to control but Bathory is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Active showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bathory.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Active slips a jab from Bathory. Active throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory connects with a right hand. Active shakes it off. Active throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bathory cracks Active with a right hand to the side of the head. Active on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Active looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bathory throws a jab when Active was well out of range. A kick lands to the mid section there for Bathory. Bathory clobbers Active with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A little feinted left hand from Active on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bathory scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Active tries to move into range but Bathory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Active uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1# Bathory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bathory scores with a body shot.
Active walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Active.
Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Active is out of range. Active keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Active misses with a straight left. Both fighters circling a little - Bathory finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Bathory misses with a double jab
and Active counters with a nice uppercut. Active fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. A jab from Active misses. Bathory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Nice body kick there by Bathory. Active misses with a wild body shot. Radio Active has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Active will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2# A big right from Active misses. Bathory catches Active with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bathory misses the shot to the body. Bathory misses with a low kick as Active jumps back. Active drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bathory sprawls and moves away. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Bathory counters with a body kick. Active defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Active. Bathory misses with a body shot.
Active feinted with a counter takedown. Bathory with a hook. Active takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Active sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Active appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bathory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3# Active scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bathory scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Active looks to land a combination but Bathory avoids it well. Active moves out of range of the strikes. Active takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory misses with a kick to the body and Active counters with a nice uppercut. Bathory throws a leg kick but Active sees it coming and checks it nicely. Active on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Active throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bathory lunges at Active with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Active's hand. An inside leg kick from Bathory misses. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory cracks Active with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4# Active keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Active was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Active appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Active chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Active's leg. Active is trying to keep his angry face on. A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bathory!
Bathory throws a low kick but Active avoids it. Active stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory. Bathory moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A thudding body kick lands there by Bathory!
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Bathory winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
PFC 201 Asham vs Wild 2
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Arendse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks. Arendse scores with a one two! Bathory had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Arendse checks a leg kick. Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Arendse lands a two punch combo.
Bathory's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arendse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bathory scrambles back to his feet. Arendse looks to land a body kick but Bathory moved away. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs. Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing. Bathory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arendse if he has to take too many more of those.
Bathory swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A nice leg kick from Arendse, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs. Arendse throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arendse on the side of the head. Bathory clobbers Arendse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bathory 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. Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bathory looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arendse scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1# Arendse misses with a straight left. Bathory goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Arendse blocks a leg kick. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arendse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Arendse's front leg but catches the back leg as Arendse tries to avoid it. Arendse throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. Arendse slips a jab from Bathory. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range. Arendse stuns Bathory with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bathory wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs. Bathory thows a body kick. Arendse tries to catch it but that hurt him. Arendse throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bathory pushes Arendse away with a front kick. Arendse thuds a left hand into Bathory's body. Arendse connects with a crisp jab. Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2# Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Arendse thuds a left hand into Bathory's body. Arendse misses with a body kick. Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Arendse has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Bathory lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bathory swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Arendse misses. A bone on bone clash there as Arendse blocks the leg kick.
Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse checks the leg kick. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Arendse throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and moves out of range. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arendse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2# Arendse gets in close and instigates a clinch. Arendse blocks a body shot from Bathory. Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage. Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. A right hand to the body from Bathory.
Bathory lands an uppercut. Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Arendse presses Bathory against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Arendse misses with some punches.
I was talking to Bathory's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Bathory lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arendse or not. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse. Bathory tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse lands a right hand. Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse. #BC2# Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Arendse has closed the distance and engaged Bathory in a clinch.
Bathory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land. #T4# Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bathory swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Bathory blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Arendse. Bathory lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bathory scores with a shoulder strike. Bathory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Bathory. Arendse misses with some punches.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Bathory is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Bathory blocks a body shot from Arendse. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head. Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bathory misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming. Bathory bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Arendse misses with a wild body shot. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Arendse attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bathory throws a big counter combination but Arendse scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target. Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Arendse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bathory rather than just go for the knockout. Arendse throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Arendse cracks Bathory with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Arendse looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range. Bathory is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup. Arendse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bathory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Arendse throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Bathory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory slips under a jab. Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory ducks right into an uppercut from Arendse. Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Arendse should have avoided that one. #T1# Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bathory throws a right and a left that Arendse avoids nicely. Arendse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bathory is looking to counter with a body kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Arendse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Bathory misses and Arendse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Arendse lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Arendse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Arendse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arendse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Arendse checks a leg kick nicely. Arendse misses the shot to the body. Arendse throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arendse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Arendse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2# Bathory tries to keep at a distance but Arendse has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2# Arendse lands a hook that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bathory looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Arendse. Bathory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bathory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Enitan Arendse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bathory misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arendse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bathory lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arendse scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. Arendse lands with a left to the head. Bathory lands a body punch. Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse working aggressively here.
#T3# Bathory lands a shot to the body. Good body shot from Arendse.
Arendse blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Bathory.
A shot in the inside from Bathory. Bathory lands with a light punch inside. Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Good body shot from Arendse.
Bathory tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bathory misses with some punches.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage. Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse lands a body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arendse tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Arendse digs a right hand underneath Bathory's ribcage. Bathory let out a lung full of air as it connected. Arendse lands with a light punch inside. Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bathory takes a shot to the head. Arendse throws a head punch that misses. Arendse prevents a body shot from Bathory. Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Arendse misses with some punches.
Bathory wants to stall.
Bathory tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse. Arendse lands with a short shot to the head. Arendse prevents a body shot from Bathory. Bathory throws a head punch that misses. Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3# Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Arendse throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. A thudding body kick lands there by Bathory!
An inside leg kick from Bathory misses. Arendse feints a counter leg kick. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bathory throws a shot to the body.
Bathory will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. Nice shot lands for Arendse. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Arendse avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Arendse wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Arendse scores with a sloppy right hand. Bathory should have avoided that one. Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Bathory half committed to a counter leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1# Arendse thuds his right hand into Bathory's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Nice body kick from Arendse. Arendse is looking to clinch. Arendse 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. Arendse clobbers Bathory with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Arendse looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming. Arendse slips a straight right by Bathory. Bathory with a nice calf kick. Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Arendse defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse. A solid body kick from Arendse. Bathory lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Arendse lands with a hook. Bathory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. This has been an exciting period of action! Arendse misses with a looping left. Arendse throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Good exchange - Bathory coming out on top.#T2# Bathory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Bathory cracks Arendse with an open hand slap. Arendse pushes Bathory away with a front kick. Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Arendse is out of range. Bathory connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bathory will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Arendse wants to land a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. Arendse misses with a body kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse. Bathory throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Arendse throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory misses with a straight left. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely. Bathory checks a low kick from Arendse. Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arendse's sensitive parts. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory motions for Arendse to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse. Arendse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2# Arendse closes the distance and pushes Bathory back into the cage.#T3# Bathory throws a head punch that misses. Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Bathory controls the action.
Bathory throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse. Arendse lands an uppercut. Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Arendse being controlled against the cage. Arendse lands a left hand.
A short right from Bathory on the inside. Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow. Bathory lands a body shot. Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory trying to control the position but instead, Arendse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bathory into the cage.#T4# Arendse blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Arendse.
Arendse being controlled against the cage. Bathory misses with the head strike.
Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bathory lands a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside. Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Bathory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Enitan Arendse just about did enough to take it. That's time! Back to the action!#R4# Arendse blocks a low kick nicely. Arendse doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Bathory takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse. Bathory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Arendse missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bathory's head. Bathory fakes the leg kick and cracks Arendse in the body. That kick from Bathory tenderised Arendse's leg. Arendse is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs. Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arendse throws a body kick that misses. Bathory walks into a straight right hand from Arendse. Bathory tries to bum rush Arendse with a series of wild strikes but Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bathory moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
This has been an exciting period of action! Arendse bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Arendse misses with a jab to the body
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut. Arendse throws a big shot that misses. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Arendse manages to avoid it.#T1# Bathory lands with a nice body punch. Bathory slips a straight right by Arendse. Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Arendse looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming. Arendse throws a leg kick but Bathory checks it. Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A nice combination there by Bathory.
Arendse misses with a hook. Arendse throws a wild body kick that Bathory sees coming a mile off. Arendse misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory moves away from the strike by Arendse. Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse. Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Arendse swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory lands a jab.#T2# Arendse checks the leg kick. Arendse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bathory on the side of the head. Bathory throws a right and a left that both miss. Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Arendse takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Arendse scoring well with a low kick there.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse. As Arendse backs away, Bathory returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Arendse throws a shot to the body.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Arendse checks it. Arendse throws a nice inside leg kick. Arendse swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Arendse.
A head kick misses from Arendse. Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Arendse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way. Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Arendse saw it coming and moves away.
#T3# Bathory takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bathory takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse takes one to the chin there. Arendse connects with a crisp jab. Bathory takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arendse has time to react. Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Arendse catches Bathory with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse. Bathory paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A big left from Bathory misses. Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Arendse connects with a crisp jab. #T4# Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse. Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arendse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arendse swings widly with a right hand
and Bathory counters with an inside leg kick. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse. Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Arendse throws a leg kick which misses Bathory's front leg but catches the back leg as Bathory tries to avoid it. A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target. Arendse throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bathory looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bathory slips under a jab from Arendse. Arendse looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Arendse manages to avoid it. Bathory checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Arendse with a nice calf kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5# Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory throws a front kick that sends Arendse stumbling back into the cage. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse. Arendse swings away with a leg kick that misses. Arendse is looking to slow Bathory down with leg kicks. Arendse throws a body kick that misses. Bathory throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch. Arendse moves out of range of the strikes. Arendse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory. Arendse misses with a looping right. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Arendse manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arendse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory. Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory lands a jab to the nose. Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Arendse checks the leg kick. Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Arendse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory.#T1# Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Arendse throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory misses the jab. Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A big left from Arendse misses. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse. Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bathory doesn't seem bothered though. Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arendse throws out the jab. Arendse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory misses with a low kick. Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Arendse looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory throws a right hand that Arendse ducks under and follows up with a left that Arendse also avoids with ease. Bathory moves out of range of the body kick. Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arzlan Bathory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Bathory throws a low kick but Arendse moves out of range easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arendse! But no joy. Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Bathory looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming. Bathory lands a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses. Both fighters circling a little - Arendse finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Arendse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Arendse throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it. Arendse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bathory throws a series of punches but Arendse avoids them all with ease. Bathory has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arendse. Bathory throws a push kick but Arendse slaps the foot to one side. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arendse! But no joy. Arendse tried to score with a low kick but Bathory checks it. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Arendse manages to avoid it. Bathory wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs. #T3# Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Arendse avoids it. Nice jab there from Bathory. The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arendse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bathory's head backwards. Bathory dips to his left and cracks Arendse with an uppercut! Arendse tries to score with a low kick but Bathory moves his leg out of the way. Arendse tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Arendse feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down. Arendse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arendse looks like he wants to counter punch here. A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target. Nice body punch from Arendse. Bathory thumps Arendse with a low kick. A jab from Arendse misses. Sloppy strikes from Bathory. Those never looked like landing. Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse. Bathory misses with a looping right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory avoids the body shot from Arendse.
#T4# Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bathory throws a body kick that misses. Bathory misses with a straight left. Some bone on bone action there as Bathory checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse. Arendse lands a jab. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse. A leg kick checked by Bathory. A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. Bathory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Arendse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way. Arendse throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Bathory misses with a looping right. Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Bathory.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arzlan Bathory. Well Arendse 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse! Enitan Arendse is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
PFC 196 Asham vs Gonza
Date: Jul 31, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Urani misses with a straight right. Bathory paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Urani connects with a solid leg kick. Urani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Bathory jabs Urani right on the nose. Urani blinks but takes it well. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Urani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Urani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Urani has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Urani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Bathory wants to slow Urani down by chopping away at his legs. Urani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bathory tried to score with a low kick but Urani checks it. Urani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Urani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urani manages to avoid it. Bathory throws the left hand but Urani avoids the punch easily. Bathory throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Urani on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urani. That did some damage! Urani throws a body shot but no joy. A shot to the liver by Urani. Beautiful body shot.#T1# Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urani.
Urani misses with a looping right. Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Bathory is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Urani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Urani misses with a body shot.
Urani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bathory rather than just go for the knockout. Bathory bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urani's head. Bathory lands a lovely overhand right. Urani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Urani is just out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Urani misses. Urani checks a leg kick. Urani throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Urani looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory misses with a straight right. A looping hook to the body misses from Urani. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Urani had a free shot at his head there. Urani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Urani misses with a looping left. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Urani checks a leg kick. Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urani is out of range. Bathory misses with a low kick as Urani jumps back.#T2# The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory avoids the body shot from Urani.
A telegraphed right hand from Urani misses the target. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Urani manages to avoid it. Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bathory takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bathory scores with a shot to the body.
Bathory misses with a leg kick. Urani checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Urani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urani. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot. Bathory thumps Urani with a low kick. Bathory throws a hook to the side of Urani's head but Urani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Urani throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Urani throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory is looking to chop away at Urani's legs. Bathory throws a wild body kick that Urani sees coming a mile off. A nice side step and Urani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Urani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Urani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory. Urani swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
#T3# Urani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Urani misses with an uppercut. Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory slips under a jab. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Urani manages to avoid it. Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Urani slips a jab from Bathory. Bathory is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Urani checks a low kick from Bathory. Urani walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory. Urani misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Bathory tried to score with a low kick but Urani checks it. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bathory blocks a jab. Urani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage! Bathory moves away from the strike by Urani. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Bathory takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses. Urani walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A solid leg kick lands there for Urani.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Urani tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range. Donk. Urani catches Bathory right on the button with a cross.#T4# Bathory gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Urani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory checks the leg kick. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Urani tries to move into range but Bathory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Urani slips the punch. Bathory throws a jab when Urani was well out of range. Urani is looking to score with low kicks. Urani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urani.
Urani steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bathory. Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Urani throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A clash of legs there as Bathory blocks the low kick. And Bathory counters with a quick kick to the body but Urani blocks it. Bathory blocks a low kick nicely. A leg kick checked by Bathory. A big right from Bathory misses. Urani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Urani moves away and avoids it. Bathory slips a jab from Urani. Urani throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bathory's head. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Urani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urani has time to react. Urani wants to clinch up but Bathory keeps it at a distance. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Urani might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bathory has got the better of the exchanges. Bathory throws a leg kick but Urani moved away. Urani blocks a jab. Urani blocks a jab. Urani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bathory.
Urani misses with a head kick.
Bathory fires out a quick counter leg kick but Urani just manages to avoid it. Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Urani is out of range. Urani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Urani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bathory counters with a stiff right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Urani down. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Urani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Urani's corner calls for a 1-2. Urani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1# A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Urani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. Urani misses with a hook. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bathory moves out of range as Urani throws a body kick.
Bathory scores with a jab. A slow jab from Urani misses its intended target. Bathory getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Urani moves out of range of the body kick. Urani scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Urani.
Nice shot lands for Bathory. Urani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Urani thinks about the counter body kick. Urani misses the shot to the body. Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bathory connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Urani works Bathory's body with a nice hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Urani scores with a kick to the midsection. Urani scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2# Urani throws a big shot that misses. Bathory throws a low kick but Urani avoids it. Bathory walks into a stiff left hand from Urani. Bathory swats away the attempt to clinch by Urani. Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Bathory lands with a right hand. Urani is looking to clinch. A punch lands to the side of Urani 's head but he takes it in his stride. Urani throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Urani. Bathory misses with a low kick. Urani doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Urani with a hook. Bathory is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bathory misses with a low kick. Bathory lands a jab to the nose. Urani keeps Bathory at a distance using the push kick. Urani looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Bathory half committed to a counter leg kick. Urani checks a low kick from Bathory. Bathory moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUrani. Urani throws a head kick that misses. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses. A telegraphed right hand from Urani misses the target. Urani lands an overhand right. Bathory takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urani checks a leg kick. Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Urani tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bathory moves out of range of the body kick. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Urani. Bathory looks for the body kick but Urani saw that one coming. Urani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bathory's sensitive parts. Urani misses with a wild combination.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bathory throws a hook but Urani blocks it. Bathory connects with a crisp jab. Urani staying out of range there. Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Urani off the cage and back into range. Urani scores with a jab.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Urani takes the fight into the clinch. Urani is trying to pull guard but Bathory turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Urani fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Bathory. Urani jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bathory walks away with a smile on his face. Urani gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ephram Urani. Bathory throws a good cross that connects.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Urani misses with an uppercut. Urani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Urani slips a jab from Bathory. Bathory misses with a leg kick. Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Urani throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Bathory blocks the leg kick.
Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Urani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory. Urani lands a glancing blow to the side of Bathory's head. 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 Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3# Urani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage! Urani checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Urani saw that one coming. Bathory lands with a good body shot. Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Urani attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bathory throws a counter high kick but Urani was just alert enough to avoid it. Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Urani is just out of range. Urani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Urani throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Urani throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urani. Urani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Urani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Urani misses with a body shot.
Urani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory misses with a straight left. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urani.#T1# Bathory takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bathory takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses. Bathory moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUrani. Urani's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urani was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Urani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory misses with a hook. Bathory scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Urani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Urani throws a nice outside leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Urani. A punch lands to the side of Urani 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nice body kick from Bathory. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory 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. Nice body kick there by Bathory. Bathory throws a hook but Urani blocks it. A countering left hand to the body from Urani misses. Urani avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A jab lands there for Urani. Urani slips a straight right by Bathory. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urani. Bathory throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2# Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urani. Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urani checks it well. Urani throws a fast counter high kick but Bathory manages to duck under it in time. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urani. Urani now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bathory slips under a jab from Urani. Urani defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Bathory throws a body kick that misses. Urani takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2# Urani moves into the clinch. Bathory misses with some punches.
Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Urani - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Bathory scores with a nice short uppercut. Urani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Urani lands a nice shot to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bathory. Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urani's elbow. Urani misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Bathory lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Urani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urani tries to pull guard but Bathory holds him up against the cage and eventually Urani drops back down to his feet.
Bathory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Urani jumps guard but Bathory stands there with Urani around his waist. Urani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Urani misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory swings wildly with an uppercut but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A hook to the body from Urani.
A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land. Urani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bathory smiles and moves away.
Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ephram Urani. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot. Bathory tries to bum rush Urani with a series of wild strikes but Urani uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urani. Urani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bathory. Bathory circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4# Bathory checks a low kick from Urani. Urani throws a body kick that misses. Urani misses with a wild body shot. Urani moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Urani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot. Bathory scores with a kick to the body.
Bathory on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory tries to move into range but Urani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Urani. Urani misses the jab. Urani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory avoids the body shot from Urani.
A nice inside leg kick there by Urani. That's going to slow Bathory down. Urani throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Urani bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bathory's head backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Urani throws a big shot that misses. Good leg kick by Bathory. Urani tries to move into range but Bathory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Arzlan Bathory did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4# Bathory misses with a low kick as Urani jumps back. Bathory misses with a looping left. Urani lands a lovely overhand right. Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urani checks a leg kick. A head kick misses from Bathory. A low kick lands for Bathory.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory. Urani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Urani settles back down. Bathory will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Urani connects with a solid leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Urani. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Urani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Urani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urani with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bathory moves out of range of the body kick. Urani ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. A combination from Urani does no damage. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urani. It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1# Good standup being displayed there by Urani as he connects with a hook. Urani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses. Urani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Urani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory is looking to counter punch. Urani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Urani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bathory looks to land a body kick but Urani moved away. A solid leg kick lands there for Urani.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Urani moves away and avoids it. Nice body kick from Bathory. Bathory with a nice calf kick. Bathory digs a good body shot into Urani's ribs. Bathory swings for the body but Urani moves out of range.
Urani misses with a looping right. A leg kick checked by Bathory. Urani wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs. Urani checks a low kick from Bathory. Bathory takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory punishes Urani's body with a nice straight punch. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urani. Nice body punch from Urani. Bathory slips a straight right by Urani. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Urani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Urani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bathory thinks about countering with a body kick. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Urani misses. Bathory blocks a jab. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urani has time to react. Urani checks a low kick from Bathory. Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Urani ducks down to avoid it. Bathory throws a low kick but Urani avoids it. Urani flicks out a counter leg kick but Bathory steps away. Urani lands with a good body shot. Bathory thuds his shin into the meat of Urani's side. Urani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bathory misses with a looping right.#T3# Urani throws a right hand that Bathory ducks under and follows up with a left that Bathory also avoids with ease. Urani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bathory scores with a nice head shot. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urani. Urani looks to land a body kick but Bathory moved away. Urani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bathory misses with a leg kick letting Urani counter with a right hand. Urani misses with a head kick.
Bathory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Urani connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Bathory scores with a hook. Bathory takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory misses with a straight right. Bathory misses with a body kick. Urani looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming. Urani checks the leg kick nicely there.
Urani defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. #T4# Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Urani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Urani throws a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Bathory wants to slow Urani down by chopping away at his legs. A big right from Bathory misses. Urani moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Bathory avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bathory throws a big counter combination but Urani scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Urani.
Urani throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Urani only half commits. Bathory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uranis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Urani slips under a jab. Good work by Bathory as he checks the leg kick. Urani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bathory drops his hands momentarily and Urani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Bathory throws a leg kick but Urani moved away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Urani avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Urani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Urani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5# Bathory misses with a looping left. Urani wants to counter with a clinch but Bathory pushes him away. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bathory lands a jab-cross combination. Urani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bathory's hands.#CL2# Urani gets a clinch. Bathory wants to stall.
Urani lands a hook that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. #TD2# Urani gets control of Bathory's arms and successfully pulls guard. Urani will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Urani looking for subs off his back but Bathory has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bathory tries to pass to full mount but Urani defends it. Urani tries to get to full guard but Bathory has control of the leg. #T1# Urani is refusing to be controlled, as Bathory sits in half guard. Bathory content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Urani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bathory is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Urani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bathory pulls his head out easily. Ephram Urani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Urani preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Urani trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bathory tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Urani keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3# Bathory controlling the position easily from mount. Urani sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Still in half guard, Bathory seems content to control.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Bathory moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Urani. Urani tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bathory wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Urani is still trying to improve position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bathory moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bathory, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory retains his lightweight title! Arzlan Bathory decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ozolinsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bathory is looking to score with low kicks. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A leg kick checked by Bathory. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy. Bathory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a thumping low kick. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down. A leg kick checked by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ozolinsh throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it. Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bathory at a distance.
Bathory misses with a leg kick and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice jab there from Bathory. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Ozolinsh scores with a punch to the head. Ozolinsh tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it. An inside leg kick from Bathory misses. Bathory with a jab.#T1# Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Bathory. Ozolinsh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Ozolinsh misses with a looping left. Ozolinsh misses with a head kick.
Ozolinsh walks into a straight right hand from Bathory. Bathory misses with a looping right. Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body. Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Bathory throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range. Bathory tries a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it. Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here. Good standup being displayed there by Bathory as he connects with a hook. Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Bathory lunges at Ozolinsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozolinsh's hand. Ozolinsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ozolinsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bathory takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses. #T2# Bathory misses with a straight left. Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Ozolinsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory misses the shot to the body. Ozolinsh slips a jab from Bathory. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh. Some bone on bone action there as Bathory checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bathory throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Ozolinsh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Ozolinsh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory. Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozolinsh is able to avoid easily. Bathory drops his hands momentarily and Ozolinsh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bathory. Bathory throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ozolinsh. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range. #T3# Ozolinsh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory. Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bathory defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand. Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it. Ozolinsh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Bathory. An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. Bathory with a nice calf kick. Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks. Bathory misses the jab. Ozolinsh takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Bathory tried to counter with a leg kick but Ozolinsh avoided it. Bathory throws a series of punches but Ozolinsh avoids them all with ease. Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ozolinsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down. Ozolinsh blocks a jab. Sloppy strikes from Bathory. Those never looked like landing. Ozolinsh takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Ozolinsh throws a nice inside leg kick. Good leg kick by Bathory. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ozolinsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Bathory misses with a two punch combination.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot. Ozolinsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory lands a right hook to the body.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch. Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ozolinsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Good leg kick by Bathory. Bathory checks a low kick from Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory blocks a head kick by Ozolinsh.
Nice jab there from Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. A punch lands to the side of Bathory 's head but he takes it in his stride. Ozolinsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bathory. A big right from Bathory misses. Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily. Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory misses with a leg kick. Bathory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory throws a right hand that misses
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Ozolinsh drops his hands momentarily and Bathory takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ozolinsh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1# Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot. Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ozolinsh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Bathory tries a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it. Ozolinsh throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Ozolinsh feints a counter leg kick. Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory scores with a hook. Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Ozolinsh with a hook. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh. Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab. An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target. Ozolinsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A countering left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory misses with a body shot.
#T2# Bathory looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range. A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick. Bathory lands with a nice combination. Ozolinsh backs away looking to recover. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot. Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Ozolinsh connects with an inside leg kick. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Ozolinsh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bathory doesn't seem bothered though. Ozolinsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Ozolinsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bathory rather than just go for the knockout. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming. Ozolinsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory.#T3# Good shot there by Bathory. Bathory misses with a low kick. Ozolinsh tries to score with a low kick but Bathory moves his leg out of the way. Bathory lands with a hook. Ozolinsh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bathory tries to land a front kick but Ozolinsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A big right from Bathory misses. Ozolinsh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body. Bathory appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ozolinsh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bathorys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses. Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh. Good work by Bathory as he checks the leg kick. It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bathory misses with a body shot.
Bathory tries a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it. Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4# Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ozolinsh scoring well with a low kick there.
Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Ozolinsh lands with an overhand left. Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Bathory.
Ozolinsh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Ozolinsh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bathory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ozolinsh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ozolinsh misses with a low kick. Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ozolinsh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bathory - the referee stops the clock and Ozolinsh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bathory. Ozolinsh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Bathory checks a low kick from Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Both fighters circling a little - Bathory finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action!#R3# Ozolinsh misses with a body kick. Bathory moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks the body kick.
Bathory scores with a punch to the head. Bathory scores with a punch to the head. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. As Ozolinsh backs away, Bathory returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Ozolinsh avoids it. Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot. Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. A clash of legs there as Ozolinsh blocks the low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory scores with a three punch combo!
Ozolinsh scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory lands a lovely overhand right. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory digs a good body shot into Ozolinsh's ribs. Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ozolinsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1# Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozolinsh is able to avoid easily. Bathory throws a leg kick that is checked and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bathory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses. Ozolinsh thumps Bathory with a low kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory thinks about countering with a body kick. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ozolinsh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bathory on the side of the head. Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ozolinsh swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory walks into a jab. Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ozolinsh misses with a looping left. Nice body punch from Ozolinsh. Bathory tries to land a front kick but Ozolinsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory cracks Ozolinsh with an open hand slap.#T2# Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range. Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bathory fakes the leg kick and cracks Ozolinsh in the body. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down. Ozolinsh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes. Ozolinsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bathory swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. A nice combination there by Bathory.
Ozolinsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3# Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Bathory throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Ozolinsh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Good standup being displayed there by Ozolinsh as he connects with a hook. Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Ozolinsh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ozolinsh works Bathory's body with a nice hook. Bathory looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming. Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bathory cracks a nice hook into Ozolinsh's ribs. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Bathory feints and then cracks Ozolinsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozolinsh down. Ozolinsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice leg kick from Ozolinsh, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot. #T4# Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body. Nice uppercut there from Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot. Ozolinsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. A solid leg kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab. Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot. A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well. That kick from Bathory tenderised Ozolinsh's leg. Ozolinsh is trying to keep his angry face on. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Teodors Ozolinsh just about did enough to take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4# Bathory misses with a leg kick. Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand. Ozolinsh moves forwards but Bathory connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy. Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body. Bathory takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bathory lands a head kick!
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bathory has time to react. Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range. Nice shot lands for Bathory. Bathory 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. Ozolinsh misses with a low kick. Ozolinsh blocks a jab. Bathory throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily. Bathory misses the jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory checks the leg kick. Bathory throws an off balance right hand
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand. #T1# Ozolinsh tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well. Bathory blocks a leg kick. A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ozolinsh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bathory - that will leave a mark!
Ozolinsh lands a head shot. Ozolinsh lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Ozolinsh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory with a hook. Nice body kick there by Ozolinsh.#T2# Bathory misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh cracks a nice hook into Bathory's ribs. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ozolinsh defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Bathory. Ozolinsh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bathory finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozolinsh's head. Bathory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot. A big left from Bathory misses. Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh with a hook. Ozolinsh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Ozolinsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.#T3# Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bathory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory staying out of range there. Ozolinsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bathory. Ozolinsh works Bathory's body with a nice hook. Bathory lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick. Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a quick inside leg kick. Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ozolinsh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Nice uppercut lands for Bathory. That snapped Ozolinsh's head back.
Ozolinsh tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ozolinsh jabs at Bathory's body. Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. #T4# Ozolinsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A left lands for Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range. Ozolinsh blocks the body kick.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory pushes Ozolinsh away with a front kick. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ozolinsh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory. Bathory looks for the body kick but Ozolinsh saw that one coming. Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Bathory. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory keeps the fight on the outside. Nice uppercut there from Bathory. Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut. Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5# Bathory misses with a combination
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh. Bathory checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A clash of legs there as Ozolinsh blocks the low kick. Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ozolinsh checks a leg kick. Bathory misses with a straight right. Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozolinsh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Bathory lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here. The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozolinsh doesn't seem phased though. Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut. Bathory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1# A solid leg kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozolinsh as he connects with a hook. Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range. Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down. Bathory throws a nice inside leg kick. Ozolinsh lands with a straight right. Bathory didn't see that one coming. Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Bathory connects with a crisp jab. Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bathory cracks Ozolinsh with a good jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A jab from Ozolinsh misses. Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A decent looking cross lands there for Ozolinsh.#T2# A bone on bone clash there as Ozolinsh blocks the leg kick.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely. Ozolinsh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Ozolinsh swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. Bathory moves out of range as Ozolinsh throws a body kick.
Bathory scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss! Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Bathory throws a leg kick and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bathory throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Ozolinsh motions for Bathory to come forward. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Ozolinsh cracks a nice hook into Bathory's ribs. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range. Ozolinsh closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3# Nice body punch from Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body. Bathory throws a right and a left that both miss. Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Bathory staying out of range there. Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Ozolinsh jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bathory misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely. Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ozolinsh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it. Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory misses the jab. Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.#T4# Bathory takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Bathory. Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory misses with a low kick. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range. Ozolinsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bathory avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bathory throws a leg kick that is checked and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bathory checks a leg kick. Ozolinsh throws a nice outside leg kick. Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Ozolinsh with the inside leg kick. Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily. Bathory scores with a nice head shot. Ozolinsh clobbers Bathory with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Teodors Ozolinsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ozolinsh 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh! Jumping up and down and very excited, Teodors Ozolinsh waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
PFC 189 Bathory vs Point
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A low kick from Bathory is predictable there and Point counters with a good low kick that Bathory was not able to check. Bathory sizes up Point with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Point. Point takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jab by Point. Bathory throws a nice looking combination but Point bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Point looks like he wants to counter punch here. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Point has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Point and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Point swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bathory thuds his shin into the meat of Point's side. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Point pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. An inside leg kick from Point misses. Point throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Bathory swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Point counters with a low kick, right behind Bathory 's knee. Bathory misses with a hook.#T1# A slapping body kick lands there for Bathory. Bathory lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Point backs up against the cage.
Bathory on the wrong end of a nice hook. A jab from Bathory misses. Bathory takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bathory moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. A cross from Point lands. Point avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Point sees it coming and avoids it easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Bathory lands with a cross. Bathory misses with a body kick. Point with a hook. Bathory connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2# Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Point's sensitive parts. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bathory lands with a kick to the ribs.
Point moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Bathory scores with a push kick. Point throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Point is trying to counter with his kicks. Bathory lands a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Point. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Point. It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Point takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bathory lands with a nice body punch. Bathory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Point's hands. Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point. Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
#T3# An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Point is out of range and Bathory settles back down. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. Point looks like he wants to counter punch here. Point looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Point checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Point shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A big right from Point misses. Point misses with the combination.
Bathory lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Point blocks a low kick nicely. A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Point misses with a looping right.#T4# Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Point. That did some damage! Point takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory misses with a right hand and Point counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bathory clobbers Point with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bathory throws the left hand but Point avoids the punch easily. Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory throws out a powerful jab. Bathory lands a lovely overhand right. Point takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Point blocks a jab. Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Point. Point slips under a jab from Bathory. Point doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Bathory cracks Point with a right hand to the side of the head. Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Point was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Bathory throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Bathory throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Point to counter with a crisp jab. No joy there for Bathory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bathory scores with a nice body kick.
Point throws a good cross that connects.
Point drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bathory scores with a head kick.
Point misses with a straight right. Point takes one to the chin there. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Point. Bathory's jab looks to have found its range, popping Point under the eye. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Point does a little dance to reset his feet. Point looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Point throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Point might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bathory has got the better of the exchanges. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Donk. Bathory catches Point right on the button with a cross. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Point moves away and avoids it. Point appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Point steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bathory. That one must have hurt. Point on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A clash of legs there as Point blocks the low kick. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Point tries a quick counter leg kick but Bathory is wise to it. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Point. That did some damage! Point's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target. Bathory misses with a two punch combination.
Point swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bathory connects with a leg kick. A low kick from Bathory misses and Point counters with a nice uppercut. Point takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Bathory misses with a right hand and Point counters with a nice uppercut. 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! Some bone on bone action there as Point checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Point jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory scores with a crisp jab that stopped Point in his tracks. Bathory misses the shot to the body. Point looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bathory with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Point to score with a decent uppercut. It looks like Bathory has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Point lands with a shot to the body. Bathory misses with a looping left. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Bathory lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bathory lands with a nice body kick. Point has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory. Point throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Point misses with an uppercut. Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Point sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory misses with a hook.#T3# Bathory connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bathory connects with a jab. Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
Bathory misses with a looping left. Bathory misses with a body kick. Point lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Point looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. As Bathory backs off Point throws a huge counter combo but Bathory manages to avoid it all. A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Point gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bathory with the inside leg kick. Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Point takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory. Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Point can do to turn this around? Point moves away from the strike by Bathory. #T4# Bathory throws a sloppy head kick and Point moves out of range easily. A little jabbing left from Point on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. This has been an exciting period of action! Point throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bathory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bathory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Bathory moves away from the strike by Point. Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Point should have avoided that one. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Point is just out of range. Point looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Point now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Point throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A punch lands to the side of Point 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bathory jabs at Point's body. Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Point does a little dance to reset his feet. A little jabbing left from Point on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A little jabbing left from Point on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bathory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3# Bathory throws a hook but Point blocks it. A little jabbing left from Point on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Point avoids it. Bathory throws a low kick but Point avoids it. Bathory fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Point takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Point ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Point moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Point. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory keeps Point at a distance using the push kick. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bathory swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
Point is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. A big left from Bathory misses. #T1# Point ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Point has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bathory tries to land a front kick but Point steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Point looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it. Point checks a low kick from Bathory. Bathory lands an overhand right. Point throws a big shot that misses. Bathory with a nice calf kick. Bathory misses with a hook. Point ducked under it nicely. Point ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Point appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Bathory smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A shot to the liver by Bathory. Beautiful body shot. Bathory throws an off balance right hand
and Point makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Point blocks the body kick.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Point manages to avoid taking any serious damage. It seemed like Point was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2# Good work by Bathory as he checks the leg kick. Point chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Point can pounce on him.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Point. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A shot to the body from Bathory misses and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Point throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Point takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Nice uppercut there from Point. Bathory explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Bathory digs a good body shot into Point's ribs. Point tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target. Point with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3# Nice uppercut lands for Bathory. That snapped Point's head back.
Bathory lands with a good body shot. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Point's shoulder, as Point tries to avoid the shot. Point scores with a hook. Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point. Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Point on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Point staying out of range there. Point slips under a jab. Point lands with a right hand. A bone on bone clash there as Point blocks the leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Point 's head but he takes it in his stride. Point throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4# Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Point is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot. Point misses with a hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory with a nice calf kick. Point looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Point uses good head movement to avoid it. A thudding body kick lands there by Bathory!
Bathory moves away from the strike by Point. Point takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Point dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Point slips the punch. Bathory lands a right hook to the body.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory clearly takes that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4# Bathory defending well as Point loads up on a big left hand. Point closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bathory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Point scores with a punch to the head. Point displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Point. Point sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Point takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Point moves out of range as Bathory strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory misses with a two punch combination.
Bathory lands a jab. Bathory tests Point's chin there with a solid looking shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A swing and a miss from Point.#T1# Point throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bathory. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Point is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Point looks like he wants to counter punch here. Point throws a right and a left that both miss. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Point moves away and avoids it. Point scores with a jab. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Point saw that one coming. Point let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Point avoids it. Point looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bathory wants to slow Point down by chopping away at his legs. A shot to the liver by Bathory. Beautiful body shot. Point takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Point. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Point moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
#T2# Point is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Point takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Point checks it well. Bathory throws an off balance right hand
and Point makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice defenses there by Point. Point slips under a jab. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Point sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Bathory lands. Point pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Point settles back down. Bathory staying out of range there. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3# Bathory throws a good cross that connects.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Point uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bathory has time to react. Point looks to land a combination but Bathory avoids it well. Bathory catches Point with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Point lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A leg kick checked by Point. A countering left hand to the body from Point misses. Bathory takes a swing at Point's ribcage but misses. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Point throws a big shot that misses. Bathory takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Bathory cracks Point with an open hand slap. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Point takes one to the side of the head.
Bathory moves out of range as Point strikes. Bathory takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bathory jabs at Point's body. Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Point jabbing away but nothing is landing. A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Point walks into a straight right hand from Bathory. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point. Bathory throws a lazy uppercut
and Point counters with a straight punch to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory had his way with Jesse Point in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5# Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bathory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Point looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bathory misses with a low kick. Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it. Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Point. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Point moves away and avoids it. Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Point's sensitive parts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Point missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A slow jab from Point misses its intended target. Point has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
#T1# Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point. Bathory misses with an uppercut
and Point counters with a nice uppercut. Point goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Point misses with a kick to the body.
Point takes one on the button. Point throws a poor cross that misses
and Bathory counters with a stiff right hand. Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Point ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory lands with a hook. Point tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A slapping body kick lands there for Bathory. Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Point checks it well. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Point! But no joy. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Point is out of range. Bathory throws a hook but Point blocks it.#T2# Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Point throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Bathory misses with the body kick and Point counters with a lovely straight right hand! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice jab there from Bathory. Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Point moved out of range nicely. Point takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Point checks a leg kick. Bathory misses with a hook. Point ducked under it nicely. Point swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Point takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bathory scores with a punch to the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Point does a little dance to reset his feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Point! But no joy. Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3# A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory scores with a jab. Point acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bathory misses with a body shot.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Point.
Point throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Point throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Bathory tests Point's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bathory connects with a leg kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Bathory. Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bathory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Points jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bathory, as that shot connected.
Point swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
#T4# Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Point misses with a lunging right hand
and Bathory counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Point. Bathory catches Point with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Point moves away from the strike by Bathory. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Point is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Point looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point. Bathory lands a glancing blow to the side of Point's head. Bathory moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Point swings away with a leg kick that misses. Jesse Point has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Point takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bathory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory retains his lightweight title! An out of breath Arzlan Bathory thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
PFC 185 Bathory vs Hijikata
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bathory blocks the body kick.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata. Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Hijikata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Hijikata off balance momentarily. Hijikata misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Bathory fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Hijikata finds it's target. Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Hijikata down. Bathory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Hijikata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hijikata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hijikata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hijikata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely. Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A cross from Bathory lands. Bathory misses with a looping right. Bathory moves out of range as Hijikata strikes.#T1# Hijikata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hijikata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bathory is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Hijikata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hijikata thows a left - swing and a miss! Hijikata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hijikata is able to avoid easily. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Hijikata throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Hijikata's front leg but catches the back leg as Hijikata tries to avoid it. Bathory is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hijikata. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hijikata. That did some damage! Good shot there by Bathory. Hijikata blocks a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hijikata takes one to the chin there. Hijikata misses with a leg kick and Bathory counters with a nice leg kick. Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hijikata pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Bathory tries to land a front kick but Hijikata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Bathory takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hijikata throws a head kick that misses. Bathory connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Hijikata throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Hijikata walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory. Bathory punishes Hijikata's body with a nice straight punch. A slapping leg kick lands for Hijikata.
Bathory moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hijikata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Hijikata blocks a low kick nicely. Bathory blocks a jab. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hijikata. Hijikata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A good leg kick by Bathory. Hijikata throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hijikata. #T3# Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory misses with a leg kick. Hijikata throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Bathory scores with a body shot.
Bathory misses with a looping right. Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bathory scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hijikata checks a leg kick. Bathory lands with an overhand left. Hijikata with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bathory throws a series of punches but Hijikata moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Hijikata.
A low kick lands for Hijikata.
Hijikata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hijikata blocks a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hijikata lands a high kick!
Bathory misses with a leg kick. Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Hijikata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4# Hijikata throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well. Bathory tried to counter with a leg kick but Hijikata avoided it. Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hijikata scores with the left hand. Bathory knows he should have avoided that one. Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bathory!
Hijikata defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Hijikata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot. Bathory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes. Hijikata throws a series of punches but Bathory moves out of range. Hijikata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks. Hijikata throws a head kick that misses. As Hijikata looks to move away, Bathory throws a big counter combo but Hijikata just gets out of the way. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hijikata avoids the body shot from Bathory.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hijikata. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Hijikata's leg but Hijikata calmly moves out of range. Bathory blocks a head kick by Hijikata.
A shot to the liver by Bathory. Beautiful body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Hijikata lands a jab to Bathory's midsection. Hijikata moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hijikata. That did some damage! A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Hijikata down. A jab from Hijikata misses. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Bathory slips a jab from Hijikata. Hijikata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bathory's hands. Hijikata misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Hijikata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hijikata doesn't seem phased though. Hijikata takes one on the button. It looks like Bathory has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Some bone on bone action there as Hijikata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Bathory is looking to slow Hijikata down with leg kicks. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hijikata throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory punishes Hijikata's body with a nice straight punch. Bathory cracks Hijikata with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bathory misses with a hook. Hijikata ducked under it nicely. Hijikata throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. A head kick misses from Hijikata. #T1# Hijikata tries to land a leg kick but Bathory saw it coming and moves away.
Hijikata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hijikata throws a body kick that misses. Hijikata pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bathory cracks Hijikata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hijikata might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bathory has got the better of the exchanges. Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws out a powerful jab. Hijikata with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut. Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Hijikata avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hijikata in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Bathory tries a low kick but Hijikata avoids it. Hijikata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye. Hijikata with the inside leg kick. Hijikata lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook. Nice body kick from Bathory. Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely. Hijikata staying out of range there.#T2# Nice body kick from Bathory. Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Hijikata's knee but Hijikata avoids it well. Hijikata only half commits to the counter leg kick. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hijikata. Bathory appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Hijikata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Nice shot lands for Bathory. A jab from Bathory does it's job there. Hijikata throws a body kick that misses and Bathory counters with a thumping low kick. Hijikata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hijikata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. Bathory throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hijikata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3# Hijikata misses with a series of wild punches.
Hijikata wants to land a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. Bathory slips under a jab from Hijikata. Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hijikata lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Hijikata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Hijikata takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory. Hijikata throws a poor cross that misses
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut. Bathory lands an overhand right. Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy. Hijikata pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Hijikata settles back down. Bathory slips a straight right by Hijikata. A quick step to the side and Bathory tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Hijikata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. Hijikata throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hijikata checks a low kick from Bathory. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hijikata doesn't seem phased though.#T4# Hijikata blocks a jab. Hijikata pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Hijikata settles back down. Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but Bathory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata. Hijikata throws a big shot that misses. Nice shot lands for Bathory. Bathory lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hijikata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hijikata doesn't seem bothered though. Bathory tries to land a front kick but Hijikata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hijikata scores with a head kick. Bathory tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely. Hijikata tries to move into range but Bathory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory moves into range and connects with a jab. Bathory tries a head kick but it misses.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range. Hijikata misses with a hook. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that second 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.#R3# Hijikata throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Bathory half committed to a counter leg kick. Hijikata swings away with a leg kick that misses. Good exchange - Hijikata coming out on top. Hijikata walks into a left hand. Hijikata will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bathory scores with a head kick. Hijikata tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Bathory feints and then cracks Hijikata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hijikata down. Bathory with the inside leg kick. Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Hijikata lands a jab. Hijikata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hijikata checks a leg kick. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hijikata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hijikata digs a good hook to Bathory's body.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hijikata throws a hook but Bathory blocks it.#T1# Nice uppercut lands for Hijikata. That snapped Bathory's head back.
Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hijikata misses with a hook. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Hijikata's front leg but catches the back leg as Hijikata tries to avoid it. Hijikata throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Hijikata only half commits. Hijikata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hijikata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bathory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hijikata. Hijikata circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Hijikata moves away and avoids it. Bathory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hijikata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hijikata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bathory, as that shot connected.
Hijikata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory lands a jab to the nose. Bathory tests Hijikata's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Bathory bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hijikata's head backwards. Hijikata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye. A swing and a miss from Hijikata. Hijikata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2# Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hijikata looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bathory smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A punch lands to the side of Hijikata 's head but he takes it in his stride. Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Hijikata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hijikata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Hijikata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bathory is looking to counter punch. Hijikata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hijikata on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata. Hijikata scores with a kick to the midsection. Bathory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hijikata with the inside leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bathory throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3# A jab lands there for Bathory. Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bathory works the jab nicely. Bathory with a jab. Hijikata misses the jab. Bathory is looking to counter punch. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hijikata. Bathory connects with the punch. Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A combination from Bathory does no damage. Hijikata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Both fighters circling a little - Bathory finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Bathory shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hijikata eats them both and turns towards Bathory to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hijikata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Bathory motions for Hijikata to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory scores with a jab. Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata blocks a jab.#T4# Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hijikata. Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Donk. Bathory catches Hijikata right on the button with a cross. Bathory tries to move into range but Hijikata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bathory throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheers as Hijikata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bathory doesn't seem phased though. Hijikata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bathory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hijikata circles away quickly and effectively. Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hijikata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bathory cracks Hijikata with a good jab. Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw. Bathory throws a body kick that misses. Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hijikata can do to turn this around? The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hijikata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bathory's head backwards. Hijikata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hijikata checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory clearly takes that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4# Bathory lands a head shot. Hijikata throws a sloppy head kick and Bathory moves out of range easily. Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata. Hijikata misses with a looping right. Bathory with the inside leg kick. Hijikata takes one to the chin there. Hijikata slips a jab from Bathory. Hijikata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Crunch! Bathory slams his shin into Hijikata's torso. Hijikata lands with an uppercut that bounces Bathory off the cage and back into range. Bathory misses with a body shot.
Hijikata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bathory changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hijikata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Hijikata sees it coming and checks it nicely. Hijikata only half commits to the counter leg kick. Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Hijikata had a free shot at his head there. Bathory lands with a straight right. Hijikata didn't see that one coming.#T1# Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bathory - that will leave a mark!
Bathory misses the jab. Hijikata thows a left - swing and a miss! Bathory misses with an uppercut. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata. Hijikata tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Bathory swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Bathory throws a lazy head kick and Hijikata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bathory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata lands a glancing blow to the side of Bathory's head. Hijikata lands with a nice body punch. Hijikata takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Bathory looks for the body kick but Hijikata saw that one coming. Hijikata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Hijikata misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Hijikata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it. Bathory scores with a jab. Hijikata acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Hijikata misses with an uppercut. Bathory staying out of range there. Jab by Bathory. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. A nice side step and Hijikata releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Hijikata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Jab from Hijikata. Hijikata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bathory cracks Hijikata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bathory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hijikata's hands. Hijikata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory misses the jab. Bathory throws a jab when Hijikata was well out of range. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bathory. Hijikata shrugs it off though. Bathory cracks Hijikata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Bathory throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range. Bathory throws a sloppy body shot
and Hijikata counters with a stiff right hand. #T3# Nice defenses there by Hijikata. Hijikata throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory tried to counter with a leg kick but Hijikata avoided it. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Hijikata ducks down to avoid it. Bathory lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory cracks a nice hook into Hijikata's ribs. Bathory slips under a jab. A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hijikata lands with a nice body kick. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range. Hijikata takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory is looking to counter punch. Hijikata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hijikata - that will leave a mark!
Hijikata has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory. Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bathory's sensitive parts. This has been an exciting period of action! Hijikata moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away.#T4# Hijikata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bathory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range. Hijikata misses with a lunging right hand
and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Hijikata saw that one coming. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bathory throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory with the inside leg kick. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
And Bathory counters with a quick kick to the body but Hijikata blocks it. Hijikata loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Good work by Hijikata as he checks the leg kick. Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hijikata's sensitive parts. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory thumps Hijikata with a low kick. Hijikata looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hijikata has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory had his way with Toshi Hijikata in that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# Hijikata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hijikata, as that shot connected.
Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bathory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Bathory's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bathory duly obliges. Bathory lands with a cross. Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Bathory is looking to chop away at Hijikata's legs. Hijikata slips a jab from Bathory. Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Bathory throws an off balance right hand
and Hijikata counters with a nice leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hijikata checks a low kick from Bathory. Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Hijikata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well. Bathory checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hijikata throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory throws the left hand but Hijikata avoids the punch easily.#T1# Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Hijikata throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory throws a wild body kick that Hijikata sees coming a mile off. Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Hijikata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A jab from Hijikata misses. A jab from Bathory finds it's way through Hijikata's defenses. Hijikata throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. Bathory lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bathory swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. Hijikata throws a leg kick and Hijikata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That kick from Bathory tenderised Hijikata's leg. Hijikata is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Hijikata off balance momentarily. Bathory chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hijikata can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bathory misses with a straight left. Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2# Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Hijikata saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Hijikata misses. Bathory moves out of range as Hijikata strikes. Bathory scores with the left hand. Hijikata knows he should have avoided that one. Nice cross by Bathory. A left lands for Bathory. Bathory slips under a jab from Hijikata. Bathory scores with a spinning back kick! Nice shot lands for Hijikata. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Hijikata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hijikata. Hijikata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hijikata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hijikata blocks a jab.#T3# Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. Bathory with a nice calf kick. Hijikata misses with a looping left. Toshi Hijikata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hijikata throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. Hijikata lands with a straight right. Bathory didn't see that one coming. Hijikata misses with a looping right. Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hijikata wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs. Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hijikata misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Bathory throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bathory lands a nice hook to Hijikata's body. Hijikata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hijikata throws a big shot that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big right from Bathory misses. #T4# Bathory throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it. Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hijikata's sensitive parts. Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
Bathory works the jab nicely. Bathory moves away from the strike by Hijikata. Bathory misses with a head kick.
Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hijikata. Hijikata throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Hijikata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bathory connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hijikata scrambles back to his feet. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Good leg kick by Bathory. Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hijikata on the side of the head. Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hijikata is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bathory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory retains his lightweight title! An out of breath Arzlan Bathory thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
PFC 179 Bathory vs Fitzpatrick
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1# Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice jab. A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target. Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Bathory misses. Bathory defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it. Bathory tries to work over Fitzpatrick's front leg with a kick but Fitzpatrick checks it. Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Fitzpatrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. A kick lands to the mid section there for Bathory. Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Fitzpatrick staying out of range there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fitzpatrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Bathory circles away.
Bathory clobbers Fitzpatrick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1# Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzpatrick.#CL2# Fitzpatrick rushes Bathory and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bathory throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Nice elbow from Fitzpatrick. Nice body punch from Bathory - that landed with a thud.
Bathory lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Bathory. Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Bathory. Bathory lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards. Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Bathory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bathory lands with a right to the head. A short right from Fitzpatrick. The referee is keeping an eye on Bathory - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick. Bathory avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fitzpatrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bathory lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards. Bathory avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Bathory prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick. Bathory lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses. Fitzpatrick tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Bathory blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body.#BC# Bathory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bathory throws a body punch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range. Bathory fakes the leg kick and cracks Fitzpatrick in the body. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Fitzpatrick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick works Bathory's body with a nice hook. Fitzpatrick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick nicely. Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch. Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.#T4# Bathory missing with a left hand there. Fitzpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A leg kick checked by Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick throws a good cross that connects.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory lands a slapping body shot.
Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Good shot there by Bathory. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it. Bathory throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick checks it. Nice jab there from Bathory. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Bathory tries a low kick but Fitzpatrick avoids it. Fitzpatrick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Fitzpatrick lands a jab. Bathory scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory cracks the inside of Fitzpatrick's front leg. Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzpatrick. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Fitzpatrick lands a jab.#CL2# Fitzpatrick rushes Bathory and presses him up against the cage. Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Bathory. Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bathory blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bathory lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bathorys head. Bathory lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory lands a hook to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bathory. Fitzpatrick wants to stall.
Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around? Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC# Bathory breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot. Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. It looks like Bathory has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Fitzpatrick's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid it. Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Bathory lands a jab to the nose. Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick unleashes a big counter combination but Bathory bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory misses with a low kick. Fitzpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. Bathory keeps Fitzpatrick at a distance using the push kick. Bathory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bathory thuds his right hand into Fitzpatrick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A left and a right from Bathory both land. Nice combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice cross by Bathory. Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2# Nice straight punches there by Bathory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bathory. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Bathory staying out of range there. Bathory is looking to chop away at Fitzpatrick's legs. Bathory falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2# and Fitzpatrick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fitzpatrick. Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Bathory stalling the fight.
Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory leaning against his opponent.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top. Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bathory blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage. Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right hook to the body lands for Fitzpatrick.
Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Bathory stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bathory lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzpatrick.#BC# Bathory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bathory connects with a single shot there. Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot. Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.#T4# Bathory throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fitzpatrick misses with a hook. A punch combination from Fitzpatrick misses. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fitzpatrick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fitzpatrick swinging wildly here.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch there but Bathory circles away.
Bathory throws a wild body kick that Fitzpatrick sees coming a mile off. Fitzpatrick throws a series of punches but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A telegraphed right hand from Fitzpatrick misses the target. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Fitzpatrick slips the punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2# Fitzpatrick clinches up with Bathory and pushes him back against the cage. Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside. Fitzpatrick is trying to stall.
#BC# Bathory manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right. Fitzpatrick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bathory swinging wildly here.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination. Bathory tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Fitzpatrick scores with a hook. Fitzpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Fitzpatrick's knee but Fitzpatrick avoids it well. Fitzpatrick misses with a straight left. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick misses with a few strikes there.
As Fitzpatrick backs away, Bathory returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Fitzpatrick saw that one coming. A kick lands to the mid section there for Bathory. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. Bathory avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
#T1# Bathory scores with a jab to the body. Donk. Bathory catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross. Fitzpatrick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzpatrick. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Bathory scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem bothered though. Fitzpatrick misses with a looping left. Bathory cracks a nice hook into Fitzpatrick's ribs. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bathory lands with an overhand left. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fitzpatrick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bathory. Bathory circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bathory scores with a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Bathory was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A big left from Fitzpatrick misses. #T2# Fitzpatrick dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bathory smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range. Fitzpatrick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Bathory lands with a cross. Fitzpatrick moves away from the strike by Bathory. Nice shot lands for Bathory. Bathory fakes the leg kick and cracks Fitzpatrick in the body. A big right from Fitzpatrick misses. Bathory with a hook.#T3# Bathory throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzpatrick blocks a leg kick. Fitzpatrick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot. Fitzpatrick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Bathory is having none of it. A punch combination from Fitzpatrick misses. Bathory fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fitzpatrick just manages to avoid it. Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A cross from Fitzpatrick lands. Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right. Bathory misses with a hook. Fitzpatrick ducked under it nicely. Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzpatrick's sensitive parts. A slow jab from Fitzpatrick misses its intended target. Fitzpatrick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T4# Bathory tries to land a front kick but Fitzpatrick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Fitzpatrick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory looks to land a left hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range nicely. Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fitzpatrick takes a step back to recover. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory misses the shot to the body. Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right. Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the jaw. Fitzpatrick takes one to the side of the head.
Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzpatrick off balance momentarily. Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy. Fitzpatrick slips a straight right by Bathory. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzpatrick! But no joy. Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory clearly takes that round. That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Bathory thuds a left hand into Fitzpatrick's body. Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch. Fitzpatrick jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well. Nice body kick from Bathory. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Bathory. Fitzpatrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Bathory feints and then cracks Fitzpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzpatrick down. A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick nicely. Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fitzpatrick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Fitzpatrick has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory. Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick. Bathory thuds his shin into the meat of Fitzpatrick's side. This has been an exciting period of action! Fitzpatrick digs a good body shot into Bathory's ribs.#T1# Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Fitzpatrick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bathory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzpatrick's calf. Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. A jab from Fitzpatrick misses. Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body. Bathory takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Good exchange - Bathory coming out on top. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzpatrick. That did some damage! Bathory fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Fitzpatrick avoids it. Fitzpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Fitzpatrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory. Bathory shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fitzpatrick eats them both and turns towards Bathory to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzpatrick. Bathory slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.#T2# Fitzpatrick blocks a jab. Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Fitzpatrick misses with the combination.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick misses with a wild combination.
Fitzpatrick walks into a straight right hand from Bathory. Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Fitzpatrick's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid it. Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Bathory is having none of it. #T3# A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Fitzpatrick ducks down to avoid it. Bathory misses the shot to the body. Fitzpatrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fitzpatrick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzpatrick takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory is looking to counter punch. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick digs a good body shot into Bathory's ribs. Bathory's corner calls for a 1-2. Bathory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Fitzpatrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4# A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Fitzpatrick down. Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bathory tries to land a front kick but Fitzpatrick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fitzpatrick takes a step back to recover. Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Fitzpatrick moves away and avoids it. Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory lands an overhand right. Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory had his way with Francis Fitzpatrick in that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R5# Fitzpatrick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Fitzpatrick counters with a body kick. Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice jab. Fitzpatrick misses with a looping right. Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body. Bathory moves out of range as Fitzpatrick strikes. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick. Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A nice side step and Fitzpatrick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Bathory connects with a nice looking jab.
Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range. Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Bathory scores with the left hand. Fitzpatrick knows he should have avoided that one. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bathory.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Fitzpatrick ducks down to avoid it. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzpatrick off balance momentarily. Fitzpatrick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Bathory feints and then cracks Fitzpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzpatrick down. Bathory scores with a push kick. A right-left combo lands from Bathory. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Fitzpatrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2# The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzpatrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Fitzpatrick's head back.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Fitzpatrick avoids it. Fitzpatrick defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. A clash of legs there as Fitzpatrick blocks the low kick. Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzpatrick throws out the jab. Bathory thuds his shin into the meat of Fitzpatrick's side. Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bathory. Fitzpatrick shrugs it off though. A shot to the liver by Bathory. Beautiful body shot. That kick from Bathory tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzpatrick. Bathory looks to throw a body kick and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3# Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot. Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Fitzpatrick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bathory tries to bum rush Fitzpatrick with a series of wild strikes but Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bathory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzpatrick missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab to Bathory's midsection. Bathory tests Fitzpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2# Fitzpatrick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Francis Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside. Bathory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bathory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# Bathory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzpatrick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Good shot there by Fitzpatrick. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory scores with a jab to the body. Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch. Fitzpatrick scores with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bathory dips to his left and cracks Fitzpatrick with an uppercut! Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bathory is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bathory, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory retains his lightweight title! Arzlan Bathory 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:
PFC 173 Mirage vs Hanagan
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
#R1# Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. Yamaguchi tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Yamaguchi cracks the inside of Bathory's front leg. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi throws a nice outside leg kick. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamaguchi. Bathory misses with a straight right. Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi is out of range. We've been told by Bathory's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamaguchi. As Yamaguchi backs away, Bathory returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Bathory misses with a hook. Yamaguchi ducked under it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi throws a fast counter high kick but Bathory manages to duck under it in time. Bathory sizes up Yamaguchi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Yamaguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A solid leg kick lands there for Yamaguchi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick. Yamaguchi tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Yamaguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Yamaguchi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1# Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
Bathory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nice straight punches there by Bathory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bathory. Yamaguchi walks into a jab. An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Bathory. Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Yamaguchi misses with a leg kick. Yamaguchi throws a solid leg kick but Bathory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yamaguchi. Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory misses with a hook. Yamaguchi ducked under it nicely. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Yamaguchi lands a body shot.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
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! Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Yamaguchi's head back.
Bathory throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a straight right hand. Bathory is looking to chop away at Yamaguchi's legs. Yamaguchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Yamaguchi moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Yamaguchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2# Bathory finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Yamaguchi lands the left hand. Bathory slips a straight right by Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Yamaguchi blocks the low kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nice uppercut there from Bathory. Bathory lands with a hook. Yamaguchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bathory thumps Yamaguchi with a low kick. Yamaguchi throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamaguchi's sensitive parts. Yamaguchi misses with a looping left. Yamaguchi throws a body kick that misses. Bathory connects with a body shot that sends Yamaguchi's belly button to the back. Bathory stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi tries to clinch up. Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming.#T3# Bathory moves into range and connects with a jab. An inside leg kick from Yamaguchi misses. That kick from Bathory tenderised Yamaguchi's leg. Yamaguchi is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory tests Yamaguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bathory has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bathory scores with a spinning back kick! Yamaguchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yamaguchi misses with a body kick. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. Bathory lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamaguchi's head. Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and moves out of range. Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut. Bathory is looking to counter punch. Bathory lands with a nice body kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yamaguchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A counter left hand to the body from Bathory misses its target. Bathory throws a head kick but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yamaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Yamaguchi throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. #T4# A jab from Yamaguchi misses. Yamaguchi with a jab. Bathory misses the shot to the body. Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick. Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Bathory checks it. Yamaguchi throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range. It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Yamaguchi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bathory slips a jab from Yamaguchi. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yamaguchi is out of range and Bathory settles back down. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Bathory slips under a jab from Yamaguchi. Bathory throws the left hand but Yamaguchi avoids the punch easily. Bathory thuds his right hand into Yamaguchi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Yamaguchi digs a good hook to Bathory's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory throws a one two combo.
Bathory moves out of range as Yamaguchi throws a body kick.
Yamaguchi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bathory tests Yamaguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot. A swing and a miss from Bathory. A jab from Bathory misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Yamaguchi takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Yamaguchi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory misses with a hook. Yamaguchi ducked under it nicely. Yamaguchi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bathory's sensitive parts. Yamaguchi misses with a body kick. Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bathory, as that shot connected.
Bathory throws a nice inside leg kick. Bathory throws a hook but Yamaguchi avoids it easily. Yamaguchi tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot. Yamaguchi looks to land a body kick but Bathory moved away. Yamaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yamaguchi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick. Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Yamaguchi looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range. Bathory cracks Yamaguchi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body punch from Bathory. #T1# Yamaguchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Yamaguchi with a body punch. A glancing blow. Yamaguchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Yamaguchi with a hook. Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory scores with a kick to the body.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range. Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi moves out of range of the body kick. Yamaguchi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi blocks a head kick by Bathory.
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the strikes. Yamaguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yamaguchi will feel that in the morning. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yamaguchi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bathory has got the better of the exchanges. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory blocks a head kick by Yamaguchi.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Bathory lands an overhand right. Yamaguchi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bathory has time to react.#T2# Yamaguchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bathory throws a body punch but Yamaguchi moves out of range. A big right from Bathory misses. Bathory throws the left hand but Yamaguchi avoids the punch easily. Bathory throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi sees it coming and moves out of range. Yamaguchi throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Bathory. Yamaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. Yamaguchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Jab by Yamaguchi. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range. Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Bathory sees coming a mile off. Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Yamaguchi throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yamaguchi is looking to land body kicks. Bathory jabs Yamaguchi right on the nose. Yamaguchi blinks but takes it well. Bathory lands with a cross. #T3# Yamaguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bathory throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamaguchi. Bathory tries to work over Yamaguchi's front leg with a kick but Yamaguchi checks it. Bathory will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it. Yamaguchi misses the jab. Bathory is looking for a counter combo. That kick from Bathory tenderised Yamaguchi's leg. Yamaguchi is trying to keep his angry face on. Yamaguchi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Yamaguchi's front leg but catches the back leg as Yamaguchi tries to avoid it. Yamaguchi slips a jab from Bathory. Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamaguchi. Bathory throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Yamaguchi saw that one coming. Yamaguchi scores with a jab to the body. Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamaguchi can do to turn this around? Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Yamaguchi throws a leg kick which misses Bathory's front leg but catches the back leg as Bathory tries to avoid it. Bathory stuns Yamaguchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Yamaguchi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bathory connects with a right hand. Yamaguchi shakes it off.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Yamaguchi is out of range. Bathory stuns Yamaguchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yamaguchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yamaguchi 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 Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Yamaguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Yamaguchi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Yamaguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamaguchi. Bathory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yamaguchi if he has to take too many more of those.
Yamaguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yamaguchi moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Good shot there by Bathory. A clash of legs there as Yamaguchi blocks the low kick. Yamaguchi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Yamaguchi scores with a hook to the body. Bathory takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Yamaguchi lands a jab. Bathory thumps Yamaguchi with a low kick. 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 Arzlan Bathory 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. #R3# Yamaguchi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yamaguchi digs a good body shot into Bathory's ribs. An inside leg kick from Yamaguchi misses. Bathory tries to bum rush Yamaguchi with a series of wild strikes but Yamaguchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Good work by Yamaguchi as he checks the leg kick. Yamaguchi looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Bathory throws a counter high kick but Yamaguchi was just alert enough to avoid it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. Yamaguchi slips a straight right by Bathory. Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamaguchi checks it well. Yamaguchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yamaguchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bathory throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi moved away. Bathory swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bathory's knee momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory looks to land a body kick but Yamaguchi moved away. Yamaguchi connects with an inside leg kick. Yamaguchi lands a jab to the nose. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Yamaguchi ducks down to avoid it. Bathory walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A lazy left from Yamaguchi finds it's target.#T1# Yamaguchi throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. As Yamaguchi backs away, Bathory returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Bathory motions for Yamaguchi to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory checks a leg kick nicely. Bathory appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Yamaguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Bathory sees coming a mile off. Bathory throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi moved away. Yamaguchi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bathory misses with an uppercut
enabling Yamaguchi to counter with a crisp jab. Yamaguchi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamaguchi. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Yamaguchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Yamaguchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Yamaguchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamaguchi. Bathory lands with a nice body punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
#T2# A solid body kick from Bathory. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bathory!
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi is trying to counter with his kicks. Bathory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Yamaguchi throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Yamaguchi moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi tries to clinch there but Bathory circles away.
Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Yamaguchi saw that one coming. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it. Bathory stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamaguchi. Bathory throws a leg kick that is checked and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3# A decent looking cross lands there for Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi throws a nice inside leg kick. Yamaguchi tries to work over Bathory's front leg with a kick but Bathory checks it. Bathory takes a kick to the side of the head. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away. Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamaguchi should have avoided that one. Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yamaguchi throws the kick towards the body but Bathory avoids it. Yamaguchi lands with a right hand. Bathory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yamaguchi if he has to take too many more of those.
Yamaguchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bathory doesn't seem bothered though. Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yamaguchi misses with a body kick. Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Yamaguchi is out of range. Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Yamaguchi lands a head shot.#T4# A jab from Yamaguchi misses. Yamaguchi takes one to the chin there. Bathory throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Bathory misses with a low kick. Bathory swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Yamaguchi wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs. Bathory takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. Yamaguchi throws the kick towards the body but Bathory avoids it. A big left from Bathory misses. Yamaguchi tries a quick counter leg kick but Bathory is wise to it. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamaguchi. Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A shot to the liver by Bathory. Beautiful body shot. Yamaguchi tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it. That kick from Bathory tenderised Yamaguchi's leg. Yamaguchi is trying to keep his angry face on. Yamaguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Yamaguchi really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# Yamaguchi motions for Bathory to come forward. Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice straight punches there by Yamaguchi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamaguchi. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Yamaguchi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Yamaguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Yamaguchi blocks the leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Bathory cracks Yamaguchi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Yamaguchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory throws a right hand that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely shot to the body. A big left from Yamaguchi misses. Yamaguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. An inside leg kick from Bathory misses. Yamaguchi only half commits to the counter leg kick. Bathory scores with a decent looking hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1# A jab from Yamaguchi finds it's way through Bathory's defenses. Bathory stuns Yamaguchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Yamaguchi moves out of range of the strikes. Yamaguchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Yamaguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yamaguchi defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Bathory punishes Yamaguchi's body with a nice straight punch. Bathory throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamaguchi on the side of the head. Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses. Yamaguchi is trying to counter with his kicks. Yamaguchi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory. Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory is looking to score with low kicks. Bathory staying out of range there. Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Yamaguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yamaguchi scores with a one two! Bathory had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. 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! Yamaguchi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well. Bathory throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yamaguchi avoids it. Yamaguchi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Yamaguchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2# Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bathory checks a leg kick nicely. Bathory looks to land a body kick but Yamaguchi moved away. Bathory moves out of range as Yamaguchi throws a body kick.
Yamaguchi throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory lands a nice looking body shot.
Yamaguchi is looking to score with low kicks. Yamaguchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bathory connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamaguchi scrambles back to his feet. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Yamaguchi moves away and avoids it. Yamaguchi shapes to counter with a head kick. Bathory misses with a straight left. Yamaguchi looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory throws a hook but Yamaguchi avoids it easily. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Yamaguchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory feints and then cracks Yamaguchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamaguchi down. Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bathory throws a sloppy head kick and Yamaguchi moves out of range easily. #T3# Bathory checks a leg kick nicely. Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yamaguchi throws a nice outside leg kick. Bathory moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yamaguchi missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory moves out of range of the body kick. Yamaguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jab, jab by Yamaguchi - just one landing. Bathory connects with a leg kick. Yamaguchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Yamaguchi checks a low kick from Bathory. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Bathory misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice defenses there by Yamaguchi. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamaguchi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Yamaguchi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Good leg kick by Yamaguchi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bathory throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yamaguchi's head. Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Yamaguchi. Bathory swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi scores with a hook. A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Yamaguchi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bathory throws a hook but Yamaguchi avoids it easily. Yamaguchi throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Yamaguchi moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand. Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Yamaguchi misses with a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick which misses Bathory's front leg but catches the back leg as Bathory tries to avoid it. An inside leg kick from Yamaguchi misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory 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. This is the final round! #R5# Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yamaguchi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Yamaguchi throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Yamaguchi saw that one coming. Bathory looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bathory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Bathory tried to score with a low kick but Yamaguchi checks it. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamaguchi. Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yamaguchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand. Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Bathory checks it. Bathory lands a nice looking body kick. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamaguchi.#T1# Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yamaguchi defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Bathory slips a straight right by Yamaguchi. Bathory slips under a jab. Bathory takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses. Bathory throws a jab when Yamaguchi was well out of range. Yamaguchi misses with a leg kick. Bathory scores with a kick to the midsection. Yamaguchi tried to score with a low kick but Bathory checks it. Yamaguchi swings widly with a right hand
and Bathory counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Yamaguchi tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Bathory on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Yamaguchi ducks down to avoid it. Good shot there by Yamaguchi. Kai Yamaguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Yamaguchi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamaguchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back. Bathory 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.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick that misses. Bathory scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Yamaguchi connects with a solid leg kick. Bathory staying out of range there. Bathory checks a leg kick nicely. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Bathory takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses. Yamaguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Yamaguchi misses. Yamaguchi misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range. Bathory lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3# Bathory scores with a nice strike. Yamaguchi looks to land a body kick but Bathory moved away. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi. A clash of legs there as Yamaguchi blocks the low kick. Yamaguchi now looks to counter with a shot at the body. A cross from Bathory lands. Yamaguchi takes one to the chin there. Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Bathory. A telegraphed right hand from Yamaguchi misses the target. Yamaguchi throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Yamaguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamaguchi throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Bathory is looking to slow Yamaguchi down with leg kicks. Bathory walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yamaguchi. A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big right from Bathory misses. Bathory checks a leg kick. #T4# Yamaguchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. Yamaguchi misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back. The fighters circling - Yamaguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yamaguchi lands a nice hook to Bathory's body. Bathory takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Yamaguchi throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Yamaguchi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi with a nice cross. Bathory throws a push kick but Yamaguchi slaps the foot to one side. Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a nice hook. Yamaguchi misses with a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot. Bathory takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses. Bathory punishes Yamaguchi's body with a nice straight punch. Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and moves out of range. Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Yamaguchi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Yamaguchi misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bathory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory retains his lightweight title! Our winner, Arzlan Bathory, 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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PFC 167 Arendse vs Bathory
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1# Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bathory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Good work by Arendse as he checks the leg kick. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arendse's calf. Arendse throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arendse is able to avoid easily. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse. Bathory wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs. Arendse throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Arendse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bathory lands a left hand.
Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory prevents a body shot from Arendse. Bathory blocks a body shot from Arendse. Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse blocking some punches.
#BC# Arendse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL# Arendse clinches up against the cage. Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside. Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Bathory. Bathory misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses. Arendse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bathory or not. Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bathory. Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses. Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range. Bathory connects with a jab. Arendse tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range. Arendse takes one to the chin there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.#T2# Arendse cracks Bathory with an open hand slap. Arendse checks a leg kick. Arendse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Arendse was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Arendse checks a leg kick nicely. Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bathory 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. Bathory looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away. Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot. Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by Arendse. A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Arendse misses with a hook
and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bathory checks a low kick from Arendse. A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet. Arendse swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bathory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3# Arendse cracks Bathory with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Arendse walks into a jab. Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bathory! But no joy. Bathory scores with a punch to the head. Bathory cracks the inside of Arendse's front leg. Bathory has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bathory there as he acknowledges the shot. Arendse tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range. Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bathory thuds a left hand into Arendse's body. Bathory scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bathory lands a head shot. Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
This has been an exciting period of action! Arendse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crunch! Arendse slams his shin into Bathory's torso. Arendse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bathory on the side of the head. Bathory has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Arendse moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Arendse throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Bathory misses the jab.#T4# Bathory throws a body kick that misses and Arendse counters with a right hand to the body. Arendse is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bathory. Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Bathory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bathory throws a leg kick but Arendse sees it coming and moves out of range. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range. Bathory walks into a stiff left hand from Arendse. Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. Arendse throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Arendse cracks Bathory with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL# Arendse forces Bathory back against the cage and clinches. Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses. Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Arendse blocks a body shot from Bathory. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory blocks a body shot from Arendse. Bathory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bathory is pushing Arendse up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Arendse takes a knee to the side of the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch. Arendse lands a leg kick that knocks Bathory off balance momentarily. Arendse throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Nice uppercut there from Arendse. Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Arendse motions for Bathory to come forward. Arendse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Arendse moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Arendse jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Arendse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! Arendse slams his shin into Bathory's torso. A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Arendse tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bathory works the jab nicely. Arendse slips under a jab. Arendse is looking to counter with a body kick. Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arendse's calf. Arendse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A jab from Bathory misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL# Arendse has Bathory up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1# A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land. Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow. Arendse takes a shot to the head. Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage. A short right from Bathory on the inside. Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse. Arendse misses with some punches.
Enitan Arendse has scored more points in the clinch so far. A right hand to the body from Bathory.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bathory. Bathory lands a right hand. Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bathory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Arendse misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Bathory's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Arendse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bathory is able to avoid easily. Bathory looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Arendse takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Bathory misses with a looping left. Arendse throws a body kick that misses. Arendse swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Bathory misses. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Arendse moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Arendse. Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory misses the jab. Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Bathory misses with a leg kick. Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Arendse scores with a nice head shot. A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
#T3# Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Arendse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Arendse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A slapping body kick lands there for Arendse. Arendse connects with a crisp jab. A jab from Bathory misses. Arendse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Arendse throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory misses with a body kick. A shot to the body from Bathory misses and Arendse counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bathory's knee momentarily. Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Bathory misses with a straight right. Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Arendse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Arendse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bathory, pushing him back against the cage. Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse. A right hand to the body from Arendse.
Bathory misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with some punches.
A short right from Bathory. Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right hand to the body from Bathory.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Bathory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse. Bathory misses with a body kick. Arendse lands with a hook. Bathory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Arendse cracks the inside of Bathory's front leg. The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Arendse blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup. A big left from Arendse misses. Bathory connects with the punch. A big left from Arendse misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arendse has time to react. Arendse throws a wild body kick that Bathory sees coming a mile off. Arendse throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Bathory has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse. A swing and a miss from Arendse. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Arendse swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Bathory with a nice cross. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Arendse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bathory misses with a hook. A swing and a miss from Arendse. Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse. Bathory misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Arendse connects with the punch. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse. Bathory has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arendse. Bathory throws a low kick but Arendse avoids it. This has been an exciting period of action! Arendse tries to clinch up but Bathory circles away and keeps his distance. Arendse misses the jab.#T1# Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse. Arendse moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Some bone on bone action there as Arendse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory slips under a jab. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Arendse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arendse misses the shot to the body. Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Arendse clobbers Bathory with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Arendse slips under a jab. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse. Bathory misses with a body kick. Arendse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory 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. Arendse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Bathory lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Bathory sees coming a mile off. Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory scores with a jab. Arendse acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Arendse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Arendse jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well. Bathory misses with a few strikes there.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Arendse. Arendse moves out of range of the body kick. Bathory takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Arendse blocks the low kick. Arendse moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Arendse lands a jab to the nose. A head kick misses from Bathory. Bathory moves out of range of the body kick.#T3# A nice inside leg kick there by Arendse. That's going to slow Bathory down. Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away. Arendse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A good leg kick by Arendse. A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse wants to clinch up but Bathory keeps it at a distance. Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL# Arendse drives through and clinches with Bathory against the cage.
Bathory lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arendse backwards. Arendse blocks a body shot from Bathory. #BC2# Bathory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Arendse connects with a jab. A big left from Arendse misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target. Bathory has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Arendse misses with a looping right.#T4# Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse. Bathory bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it. Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse. Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Arendse should have avoided that one. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arendse with a body shot. Nice cross by Bathory. Arendse misses with a looping right. Arendse wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs. Arendse moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory catches Arendse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. Jab from Bathory. Arendse misses the jab. Arendse backing away here, and Bathory unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Arzlan Bathory just about did enough to take it. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory flicks out a counter leg kick but Arendse steps away. Enitan Arendse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Arendse. A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Arendse's front leg but catches the back leg as Arendse tries to avoid it. Arendse misses the shot to the body. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arendse. Bathory is looking to slow Arendse down with leg kicks. Both fighters circling a little - Arendse finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Bathory throws a head kick that Arendse semi-blocks.
Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Arendse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A jab from Bathory finds it's way through Arendse's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away. Arendse misses with a wild body shot. Bathory lands an overhand right. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Arendse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bathory connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arendse scrambles back to his feet. A clash of legs there as Bathory blocks the low kick.#T1# Arendse defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Nice cross by Bathory. Bathory finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target. Bathory with a jab. Some bone on bone action there as Arendse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bathory gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse. Arendse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bathory's hands. Arendse swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse. Arendse 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. Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arendse checks it well. Arendse throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory blocks a jab. Arendse backing away here, and Bathory unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Arendse cracks Bathory with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory throws a push kick but Arendse slaps the foot to one side. Arendse avoids the head kick by Bathory.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.#T2# Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse. Arendse misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming. Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Bathory avoids it. Arendse throws a shot to the body.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A swing and a miss from Arendse. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arendse checks a leg kick. Arendse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bathory finds it's way round the side to connect with Arendse's head. Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse. Arendse works the jab nicely. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arendse.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Bathory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arendse circles away quickly and effectively.#T3# Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse lands with an uppercut that bounces Bathory off the cage and back into range. Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL# Arendse rushes Bathory and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Bathory's head. Arendse lands a right hand. Bathory gets through Arendse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Arendse misses with the head strike.
Bathory swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it. Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bathory tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Arendse can't break the clinch.
#T4# Bathory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bathory has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head. Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bathory lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bathory scores with a nice short uppercut. Bathory gets through Arendse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse lands a right hand. Bathory lands a body punch in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arendse backwards. Arendse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bathory lands a nice uppercut. Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5# Arendse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A jab from Bathory does it's job there. Bathory avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bathory on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Arendse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bathory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Bathory. Bathory thumps Arendse with a low kick.#CL# Arendse drives through and clinches with Bathory against the cage.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch. Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory misses with a short punch on the inside. Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory missing with knees to the body.
Bathory misses with the head strike.
Bathory'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. A quick uppercut on the inside from Arendse. #T1# Arendse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Arendse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Arendse pushes Bathory back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bathory throws a head punch that misses. Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage. Bathory blocking some punches.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Bathory. Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bathory lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bathory tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse. Bathory prevents a body shot from Arendse. Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# A short left from Arendse. Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage. A short right from Bathory. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse. #BC# Arendse manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse. Arendse misses with a wild body shot. Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse. Arendse throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely. Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Arendse half committed to a counter leg kick. Arendse throws a solid leg kick but Bathory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arendse. Arendse misses the shot to the body. Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse. Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Arendse is looking to clinch but Bathory is avoiding it.
#T3# Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bathory works over Arendse's head and body with a nice combination. Bathory slips a jab from Arendse. A jab from Bathory misses. Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Bathory scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arendse doesn't seem bothered though. Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse cracks Bathory with a right hand to the side of the head. Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse is looking to clinch. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Arendse misses with a right hand and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arendse's calf. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory thumps Arendse with a low kick. Bathory slips a straight right by Arendse. Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arendse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4# Arendse steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bathory. That one must have hurt. Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Bathory connects with the punch. Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Arendse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arendse's calf. Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A jab from Arendse misses. Arendse misses with a looping left. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bathory moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
A combination from Bathory does no damage. Bathory misses with a hook. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Arendse down. Bathory lands with a straight right. Arendse didn't see that one coming. Bathory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse. Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bathory has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory retains his lightweight title! Arzlan Bathory thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 160 Kagonbo vs Alzado
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
#R1# Duranto throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory tried to score with a low kick but Duranto checks it. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duranto. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it. Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses. Duranto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bathory manages to circle out of the way. Duranto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight. Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Duranto slips a jab from Bathory. Duranto misses with a looping right. Duranto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Bathory lands a body shot.
Duranto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL# Duranto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bathory misses with a punch on the inside.
Duranto blocks a body shot from Bathory. Bathory stalls. Duranto misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Bathory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory tries a low kick but Duranto avoids it. Bathory staying out of range there.#T1# Duranto misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Duranto. Duranto needs to keep his hands up - Bathory had a free shot at his head there. Duranto blocks the body kick.
Bathory circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bathory lands a front kick. Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Duranto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bathory jabs Duranto right on the nose. Duranto blinks but takes it well. Bathory chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duranto can pounce on him.
Duranto misses with a looping right. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Bathory misses with a kick to the body and Duranto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
Bathory swings widly with a right hand
and Duranto counters with a lovely straight right hand! A low kick from Bathory is predictable there and Duranto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Duranto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bathory misses with a hook
and Duranto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A swing and a miss from Duranto.#T2# Jab by Bathory. Nice body kick from Duranto. Duranto avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Duranto throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Duranto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Duranto moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Bathory lands a jab. Duranto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bathory is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Duranto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Duranto throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range. Bathory throws out a powerful jab. Duranto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bathory if he has to take too many more of those.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duranto lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Duranto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Duranto misses the jab. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Duranto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duranto throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Bathory misses the jab.#T3# Duranto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Duranto's head back.
Bathory slips under a jab. Duranto is looking to clinch but Bathory is avoiding it.
Bathory throws a hook but Duranto blocks it. Duranto misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duranto tries to clinch up but Bathory circles away and keeps his distance. Duranto on the wrong end of a nice jab. Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duranto counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bathory has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Duranto takes one to the chin there.#CL# Duranto moves into the clinch. Duranto pushes Bathory back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Bathory.
A left hand lands to the body for Duranto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duranto stalling the fight.
Duranto blocks a body shot from Bathory. A nice left hand lands by Bathory.
#T4# Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto misses with a punch on the inside.
Duranto misses with some punches.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bathory holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bathory blocks a body shot from Duranto. Duranto digs a right hand underneath Bathory's ribcage. Bathory let out a lung full of air as it connected. Duranto blocking some punches.
Bathory lands with a short shot to the head. Duranto misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duranto. Duranto throws a head punch that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bathory lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Bathory. Bathory takes a shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Bathory scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duranto in his tracks. Duranto throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Duranto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. It appears Duranto was looking to counter with a kick there. Duranto connects with an inside leg kick. Nice cross by Bathory. A bone on bone clash there as Bathory blocks the leg kick.
#CL# Duranto closes the distance and clinches. Bathory digs a right hand underneath Duranto's ribcage. Duranto let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC# Duranto manages to break the clinch.
Duranto thows a left - swing and a miss! Bathory throws a hook but Duranto avoids it easily. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Duranto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bathory swats him away and circles back towards the center. Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. A big right from Duranto misses. Bathory tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Duranto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bathory avoids the body shot from Duranto.
A low kick from Bathory misses and Duranto counters with a three punch combo that has Bathory backing up. Bathory nods at Duranto to acknowledge the strikes.#T1# Duranto looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Duranto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. A nice side step and Bathory releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Bathory appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duranto throws out the jab. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duranto sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Duranto slips the punch. Bathory darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A low kick from Bathory misses and Duranto counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory cracks the inside of Duranto's front leg. Duranto throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. Bathory avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bathory. Duranto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bathory is able to avoid easily.#T2# Duranto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Duranto. Duranto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bathory just manages to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A leg kick checked by Bathory. Duranto wants to clinch. Bathory blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Bathory on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duranto finds it's way round the side to connect with Bathory's head. Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Duranto moves away and avoids it. Bathory cracks Duranto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Duranto throws a leg kick but Bathory checks it. Duranto tries to land a leg kick but Bathory saw it coming and moves away.
Duranto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Duranto takes one to the chin there. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. Duranto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory. Bathory swings for the body but Duranto moves out of range.
#T3# Bathory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duranto's hands. Duranto tries to close the distance and clinch but Bathory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Duranto moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Duranto closes the distance looking to clinch and Bathory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Duranto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bathory. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Duranto slips the punch. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duranto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bathory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Duranto tries to work over Bathory's front leg with a kick but Bathory checks it. Some wild striking there from Duranto.
A good leg kick by Duranto. Good standup being displayed there by Duranto as he connects with a hook. Bathory throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Duranto throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. #T4# Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bathory - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory scores with the left hand. Duranto knows he should have avoided that one. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Duranto down. Bathory tried to score with a low kick but Duranto checks it. Bathory misses with a hook
and Duranto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Duranto lands with a straight right. Bathory didn't see that one coming. Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bathory misses with a body kick. Duranto is looking to counter with a body kick. Bathory lands a glancing blow to the side of Duranto's head. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duranto. That did some damage! Bathory throws a leg kick but Duranto moved away. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Duranto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory lands a nice looking body kick. Bathory misses the jab. Duranto throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duranto on the side of the head. Duranto blocks a low kick nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# Duranto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Bathory tries a low kick but Duranto avoids it. Nice cross by Bathory. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duranto throws a sloppy head kick and Bathory moves out of range easily. Bathory scores with a punch to the head. Duranto lands a jab to Bathory's midsection. Duranto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A nice leg kick lands there from Duranto. Bathory checks a leg kick. Duranto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bathory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Duranto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Duranto on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bathory blocks the body kick.
Bathory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Duranto if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory tries a low kick but Duranto avoids it. Duranto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Duranto.
#T1# Bathory looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range. Duranto misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back. Duranto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Duranto is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs. Duranto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut. Good work by Duranto as he checks the leg kick. Bathory checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A big right from Bathory misses. Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL# Duranto closes the distance and pushes Bathory back into the cage. Duranto misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto lands with a right to the head. A short right from Bathory on the inside. Duranto wants to break free but Bathory has control.
Duranto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duranto lands with a light punch inside. Duranto throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. #T2# A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land. Bathory blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Duranto. Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory misses with some punches.
Duranto misses with a punch on the inside.
Duranto misses with the head strike.
Duranto blocks an uppercut.
Duranto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. Bathory tries a body shot but Duranto blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bathory creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duranto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Duranto tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Duranto controlling the action here for a moment.
Bathory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch. Duranto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bathorys head. Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duranto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
Bathory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duranto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Duranto breaks the clinch.
Bathory lands a head shot. Bathory on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bathory misses with a head kick.
As Bathory tries to get set, Duranto tries to push him back and clinch up but Bathory manages to avoid the attempt.#CL# Duranto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Duranto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Duranto is just out of range. Bathory misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4# Duranto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bathory throws the left hand but Duranto avoids the punch easily. Bathory motions for Duranto to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A lazy left from Duranto finds it's target. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Duranto's leg but Duranto calmly moves out of range. Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duranto. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range. Duranto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bathory lands with a kick to the ribs.
Duranto throws a leg kick that misses. Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Duranto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Duranto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bathory connects with a crisp jab. Bathory scores with a nice body kick.
Duranto moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Arzlan Bathory just about did enough to take it. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R4# Bathory moves out of range of the body kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat.
That kick from Duranto tenderised Bathory's leg. Bathory is trying to keep his angry face on. Jab by Bathory. Bathory checks a low kick from Duranto. Bathory looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Duranto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Duranto moved out of range. Duranto misses the jab. Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Duranto tries to score with a low kick but Bathory moves his leg out of the way. Duranto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Duranto misses. Duranto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and Duranto counters by clinching up. Bathory misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Bathory.
#T1# Duranto prevents a body shot from Bathory. Bathory keeps control of Duranto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Duranto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC# Duranto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bathory misses with a few strikes there.
Duranto is looking to counter the offense by Bathory and move into the clinch. Duranto wants to clinch. Duranto tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Duranto avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Duranto tries to clinch up. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory misses with a low kick. Bathory connects with a jab. Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.#T2# Bathory lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duranto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duranto, right into the meat.
Duranto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bathory momentarily.
Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bathory throws a leg kick but Duranto sees it coming and moves out of range. Duranto pushes Bathory away with a front kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Duranto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bathory's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Duranto connects with a right hand. Bathory shakes it off.#CL# Duranto gets a clinch. Bathory misses with a short punch on the inside. Bathory blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Bathory.
Duranto lands a shot to the body. Duranto working hard to break the clinch. Bathory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duranto lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3# Still in the clinch, Duranto scores with a nice short uppercut. Duranto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bathory - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow. Duranto misses with the head strike.
Roberto Duranto has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC# Duranto manages to break the clinch.
Bathory swats away the attempt to clinch by Duranto. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Duranto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bathory paws at him with a jab and circles away. Crunch! Duranto slams his shin into Bathory's torso. Duranto doesn't manage to clinch there - Bathory circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duranto. Bathory throws an off balance right hand
and Duranto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bathory really felt that one! Duranto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4# Bathory lands a nice hook to Duranto's body. Duranto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Duranto tries to bum rush Bathory with a series of wild strikes but Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Duranto misses with a looping right. Bathory slips a jab from Duranto. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Duranto throws a series of punches but Bathory avoids them all with ease. Duranto moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Bathory throws a leg kick but Duranto sees it coming and moves out of range. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory throws a right hand that misses
#CL# and Duranto counters by moving into the clinch. Duranto has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Bathory working aggressively here.
Duranto scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Duranto.
A body shot lands from Bathory.
Duranto tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Duranto on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Duranto had his way with Arzlan Bathory in that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Bathory finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bathory misses with a body punch
#CL# and Duranto counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A short uppercut from Bathory. Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. #BC# Duranto manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duranto, as that shot connected.
Bathory checks the leg kick. Duranto looks to land a combination. Bathory sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Duranto throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily. Duranto lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Bathory misses with a hook. A good leg kick by Bathory. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Duranto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Duranto with a nice cross. Duranto on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1# Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duranto manages to avoid it. Good exchange - Duranto coming out on top. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Duranto there. Bathory shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Duranto eats them both and turns towards Bathory to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Duranto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Duranto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bathory paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bathory tries to land a body kick and Duranto counters with a nice uppercut. Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duranto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bathory punishes Duranto's body with a nice straight punch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Duranto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut. Bathory tries to move into range but Duranto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A jab from Bathory does it's job there. Bathory checks a low kick from Duranto. A little jabbing left from Bathory on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Duranto scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bathory throws a hook but Duranto avoids it easily. Duranto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2# Bathory swats away the attempt to clinch by Duranto. Duranto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duranto. Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Duranto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duranto throws a lazy uppercut
and Bathory counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duranto's knee momentarily. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duranto misses with an uppercut. Duranto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage! Duranto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Duranto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Bathory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duranto counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bathory throws a nice looking combination but Duranto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Roberto Duranto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Bathory misses with an uppercut. Duranto saw that one coming. Bathory throws out a powerful jab. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Duranto off balance momentarily. Duranto throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. Duranto misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. It seemed like Bathory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Duranto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Duranto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Duranto jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory checks the leg kick. Duranto checks the leg kick. Duranto lunges at Bathory with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bathory's hand. Duranto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bathory finds it's way round the side to connect with Duranto's head. Duranto throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Duranto moved away. Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
#T4# Duranto takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Duranto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Duranto scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Duranto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Duranto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bathorys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat.
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duranto has time to react. Duranto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bathory is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bathory cracks a nice hook into Duranto's ribs. Bathory scores with a nice strike. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duranto.
Duranto misses with a hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bathory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Duranto if he has to take too many more of those.
Duranto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Duranto lands with a straight right. Bathory didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Arzlan Bathory. I think Bathory has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory retains his lightweight title! Arzlan Bathory decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 155 Yamaguchi vs Bathory
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1# A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Yamaguchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Bathory scores with a kick to the midsection. Yamaguchi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamaguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big left from Bathory misses. Bathory is looking to score with low kicks. Yamaguchi misses with a straight right. Yamaguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bathory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bathory scores with a spinning back kick! That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bathory crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yamaguchi - the referee stops the clock and Bathory gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yamaguchi. Bathory manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi. Bathory looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yamaguchi tried to score with a low kick but Bathory checks it. Bathory looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yamaguchi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory's corner calls for a 1-2. Bathory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Yamaguchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bathory avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1# Jab by Bathory. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Yamaguchi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bathory throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi sees it coming and moves out of range. Yamaguchi with a jab. A jab lands there for Bathory. Yamaguchi motions for Bathory to come forward. Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Bathory misses. Yamaguchi avoids a kick to the body.
Bathory throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it. Yamaguchi checks a leg kick. Yamaguchi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bathory just manages to avoid it. Yamaguchi looks to land a body kick but Bathory moved away. Bathory replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Yamaguchi blocks it well. Bathory misses with a body kick. Yamaguchi connects with a body shot. Yamaguchi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet. A swing and a miss from Yamaguchi. Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bathory scores with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Yamaguchi scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2# Bathory misses with an uppercut
and Yamaguchi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yamaguchi is able to avoid easily. Yamaguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Bathory cracks a nice hook into Yamaguchi's ribs. Yamaguchi is looking to land body kicks. Yamaguchi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bathory throws a body kick that misses and Yamaguchi counters with a nice body kick.
Yamaguchi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bathory is able to avoid easily. Bathory unleashes a big counter combination but Yamaguchi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Yamaguchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Bathory circles away.
A jab from Bathory misses. Bathory throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Yamaguchi misses the target. Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Bathory tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamaguchi thinks about countering with a head kick. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range. A swing and a miss from Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi moves out of range of the strikes.#T3# A big left from Bathory misses. Bathory swings widly with a right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Yamaguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bathory paws at him with a jab and circles away. Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yamaguchi is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Bathory connects with the punch. Bathory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Bathory fakes the leg kick and cracks Yamaguchi in the body. Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Yamaguchi scores with a sloppy right hand. Bathory should have avoided that one. Yamaguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yamaguchi if he has to take too many more of those.
Yamaguchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Yamaguchi misses with a straight right. Yamaguchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bathory. Bathory misses with a low kick as Yamaguchi jumps back. A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4# Bathory avoids the head kick by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Yamaguchi tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Bathory lands a really nice looking cross but Yamaguchi seems unphased.
Bathory throws out a leg kick but Yamaguchi moves out of range and Bathory only half commits. Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Yamaguchi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bathory. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Yamaguchi off balance momentarily. A big right from Bathory misses. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory scores with a kick to the body.
Bathory gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Bathory tried to score with a low kick but Yamaguchi checks it. Yamaguchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yamaguchi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bathory's calf. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi. A good leg kick by Bathory. Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# A good leg kick by Bathory. Yamaguchi ducks right into an uppercut from Bathory. An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. Bathory takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yamaguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. A quick step to the side and Yamaguchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Yamaguchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Yamaguchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Yamaguchi misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Yamaguchi misses with a leg kick. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory digs a good body shot into Yamaguchi's ribs. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Bathory throws out a leg kick but Yamaguchi moves out of range and Bathory only half commits. Bathory lands a head kick. Yamaguchi smiles back at him and beckons him forward. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bathory throws a body kick that misses. Yamaguchi moves out of range of the body kick. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Yamaguchi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Yamaguchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Bathory's head.#T1# Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamaguchi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Yamaguchi off balance momentarily. Bathory blocks the body kick.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Bathory's front leg with a kick but Bathory checks it. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range. Bathory misses with a looping left. Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Yamaguchi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamaguchi's calf. Yamaguchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. Bathory feints and then cracks Yamaguchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamaguchi down. Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamaguchi at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yamaguchi throws a body shot but no joy. Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Yamaguchi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Yamaguchi misses the target. Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. As Yamaguchi backs off Bathory throws a huge counter combo but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it all. Bathory throws a push kick but Yamaguchi slaps the foot to one side. #T2# Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Yamaguchi moves his leg out of the way. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Yamaguchi ducks down to avoid it. A low kick from Bathory is predictable there and Yamaguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bathory throws a low kick but Yamaguchi moves out of range easily. Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. That kick from Bathory tenderised Yamaguchi's leg. Yamaguchi is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory lands an overhand right. Bathory throws a head kick but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily. Bathory throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Yamaguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Bathory.
A little feinted left hand from Yamaguchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bathory throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi sees it coming and moves out of range. Yamaguchi cracks a nice hook into Bathory's ribs. Yamaguchi throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. #T3# Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely. That kick from Bathory tenderised Yamaguchi's leg. Yamaguchi is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory throws out a counter right but Yamaguchi avoids it with no problem. Yamaguchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup. Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Yamaguchi blocks it well. Yamaguchi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage! A lazy body kick from Bathory and Yamaguchi counters with a straight right hand. Yamaguchi thumps Bathory with a low kick. Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Bathory throws a poor cross that misses
and Bathory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A cross from Bathory lands. Bathory throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4# Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory lands a jab to Yamaguchi's midsection. Yamaguchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Yamaguchi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yamaguchi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bathory connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Yamaguchi catches Bathory with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Yamaguchi throws a leg kick that misses. Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Donk. Bathory catches Yamaguchi right on the button with a cross. A low kick from Bathory is predictable there letting Yamaguchi counter with a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yamaguchi misses with a looping left. Bathory scores with the left hand. Yamaguchi knows he should have avoided that one. A big right from Bathory misses. Bathory throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3# Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Bathory. Yamaguchi thuds his right hand into Bathory's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Yamaguchi throws a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Bathory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Yamaguchi looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range. Bathory is trying to counter with his kicks. Bathory slips a jab from Yamaguchi. Bathory throws a counter combo. Bathory with a jab. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range. Yamaguchi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. Yamaguchi walks into a jab. Yamaguchi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bathory takes a step back to recover. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory avoids the head kick by Yamaguchi.
No joy there for Bathory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamaguchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Yamaguchi blocks the body kick.
#T1# Bathory throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Yamaguchi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Bathory checks it. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bathory moves into range and connects with a jab. Yamaguchi connects with a crisp jab. Yamaguchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory moves away from the strike by Yamaguchi. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat.
Bathory blocks a jab. Bathory connects with a leg kick. Yamaguchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Bathory on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing. A solid leg kick lands there for Yamaguchi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory misses with a hook. Yamaguchi ducked under it nicely. Bathory steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yamaguchi. That one must have hurt. Yamaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.#T2# A big right from Yamaguchi misses. A swing and a miss from Bathory. A slapping body kick lands there for Bathory. Yamaguchi throws a body shot but no joy. Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Bathory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bathory - that will leave a mark!
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it. Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yamaguchi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Yamaguchi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bathory's sensitive parts. Bathory scores with the left hand. Yamaguchi knows he should have avoided that one. Yamaguchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yamaguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Bathory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Yamaguchi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Yamaguchi misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. #T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet. It looked like Yamaguchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Bathory sees coming a mile off. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yamaguchi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. A little feinted left hand from Yamaguchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Yamaguchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Yamaguchi punishes Bathory's body with a nice straight punch. Bathory takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Yamaguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bathory stuns Yamaguchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Yamaguchi wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs. Yamaguchi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4# An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yamaguchi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamaguchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bathory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yamaguchi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bathory's hands. Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Yamaguchi down. Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Bathory. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A good leg kick by Bathory. Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yamaguchi's head. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory really dominated that round. That's time! Yamaguchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Bathory is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick. Yamaguchi cracks the inside of Bathory's front leg. Bathory takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bathory has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bathory there as he acknowledges the shot. Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Yamaguchi digs a good hook to Bathory's body.
Yamaguchi ducks right into an uppercut from Bathory. Yamaguchi scores with the left hand. Bathory knows he should have avoided that one. A punch lands to the side of Yamaguchi 's head but he takes it in his stride. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bathory fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bathory misses with a looping left. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away. Yamaguchi throwing a counter right hand but Bathory manages to avoid it. A bone on bone clash there as Bathory blocks the leg kick.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Yamaguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet. A swing and a miss from Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Yamaguchi catches Bathory with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it. Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Bathory. A counter left hand to the body from Yamaguchi misses its target. Yamaguchi moves out of range of the strikes. Yamaguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Nice cross by Bathory. Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely. Yamaguchi throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL# Yamaguchi gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bathory lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Bathory controls the action.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bathory stalling the fight.
Bathory throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi presses Bathory against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bathory tries to circle away but Yamaguchi has him pinned against the cage. Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage. Bathory misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bathory. Bathory misses with a body punch.
Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. Bathory is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yamaguchi is keeping busy. Bathory lands a shot to the body.#T3# Yamaguchi tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
Bathory throws a head punch that misses. Yamaguchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Yamaguchi controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Yamaguchi scores with a nice short uppercut. Yamaguchi lands with a short shot to the head. Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch. Bathory lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yamaguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Bathory working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bathory swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it. Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory taking a breather. Bathory misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Bathory.
Bathory pushes Yamaguchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Bathory stalling the fight.
Yamaguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bathory lands a shoulder strike. Yamaguchi is trying to push Bathory away but Bathory has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses. Bathory looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Yamaguchi off the cage and back into range. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Yamaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yamaguchi lands with a nice body kick. Bathory works the jab nicely. Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bathory now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bathory wants to slow Yamaguchi down by chopping away at his legs. Bathory darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Bathory. Yamaguchi throws a solid leg kick but Bathory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yamaguchi. Bathory misses with the body kick and Yamaguchi counters with a left to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yamaguchi slips a straight right by Bathory. Bathory lands a head shot. Yamaguchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yamaguchi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1# Bathory misses with a low kick. Bathory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bathory looks for the body kick but Yamaguchi saw that one coming. A big left from Bathory misses. And Yamaguchi counters with a quick kick to the body but Bathory blocks it. Yamaguchi motions for Bathory to come forward. Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Yamaguchi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bathory's calf. Yamaguchi goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Yamaguchi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Bathory. That snapped Yamaguchi's head back.
Yamaguchi is looking to clinch but Bathory is avoiding it.
Yamaguchi throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. Yamaguchi connects with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Donk. Yamaguchi catches Bathory right on the button with a cross. Kai Yamaguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Yamaguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bathory walks into a jab. Yamaguchi misses with a hook. Nice body punch from Bathory. Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bathory misses with a hook. Bathory cracks Yamaguchi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Yamaguchi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bathory's calf. Bathory misses with a low kick. Bathory checks a low kick from Yamaguchi. Bathory jabs Yamaguchi to the body, keeping him at a distance. Yamaguchi thows a left - swing and a miss! Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Yamaguchi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bathory manages to circle out of the way. Yamaguchi moves out of range of the strikes. Yamaguchi misses with a leg kick and Bathory counters with an outside leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. #T3# Yamaguchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Yamaguchi lands with a nice body punch. Yamaguchi throws a head kick that misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Bathory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bathory scores with a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch lands to the side of Yamaguchi 's head but he takes it in his stride. A punch lands to the side of Yamaguchi 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bathory scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Bathory misses. Bathory throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi moved away. Yamaguchi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. Yamaguchi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bathory momentarily.
Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4# Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away. Bathory slips under a jab. Yamaguchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory moves into range and connects with a jab. Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamaguchi. Nice uppercut there from Bathory. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi lands a jab to the nose. Yamaguchi misses with a leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Bathory lands a jab. Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bathory 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:50 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory is the new lightweight champion! A relieved looking Arzlan Bathory 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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PFC 148 Alzado vs Nao
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1# A shot to the body from Bathory misses and Partio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Partio blocks a low kick nicely. A slapping leg kick lands for Partio.
Partio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bathory connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Partio scrambles back to his feet. Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab. Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Partio should have avoided that one. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Partio off the cage and back into range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A lazy left from Partio finds it's target. Partio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot. And Partio tries to counter it with a takedown but Bathory pushes his down on his head and steps out. The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bathory misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely. Bathory misses with a low kick. Partio moves out of range of the strikes. Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch. Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab. Bathory tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1# Bathory misses the jab. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory catches Partio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A jab from Partio misses. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Partio scores with a hook. Partio defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Partio! But no joy. Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Partio shoots for a double leg takedown but Bathory sprawls well. He's pushed Partio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Partio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bathory. Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nice uppercut there from Bathory. Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing. Partio misses with a looping left. Bathory lands a jab. Bathory slips a jab from Partio. Bathory tried to counter with a leg kick but Partio avoided it. Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Partio takes one on the button. Partio might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Bathory scores with a body shot.
#T2# Partio throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Nice shot lands for Bathory. Good work by Partio as he checks the leg kick. Bathory misses with a low kick. Partio shoots in and drives through. Bathory sprawls well. Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Partio is able to avoid easily. Bathory gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Bathory tries to land a front kick but Partio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Partio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Partio there as he acknowledges the shot. Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A big left from Bathory misses. Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Partio throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory misses with a hook. Partio with the counter takedown but Bathory avoids it easily. Partio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bathory misses with a leg kick #TD2# so Partio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Partio throws a big right hand that misses. Bathory utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3# Partio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bathory is adopting a defensive guard. Partio lands a couple of digs. Partio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Partio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Partio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bathory's head. Partio wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving. Partio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Partio throws an elbow that misses. Bathory uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Partio's guard. Nice move by Bathory!#REVR# Partio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# Bathory is pushing down on Partio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Partio is fighting to maintain full guard but Bathory has managed to sneak the leg through. Partio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Partio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Bathory moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Partio. A lull in the action here. Partio is trying to get back to half guard. Partio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bathory's best efforts. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Bathory scores with a nice head shot. Bathory on the wrong end of a nice jab. Partio misses with the combination.
Bathory misses the shot to the body. Partio throws a big counter head kick but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Bathory slips a jab from Partio. Partio wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs. Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory walks into a jab. Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Partio is looking for the big counter here. Partio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Partio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A big left from Bathory misses. Bathory throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Bathory only half commits. Partio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and moves out of range. Bathory avoids the head kick by Partio.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab. Bathory throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1# Partio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Partio can do to turn this around? A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target. Bathory slips under a jab from Partio. A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Partio's front leg but catches the back leg as Partio tries to avoid it. Partio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A solid body kick from Bathory. Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory throws a body kick that misses. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Partio throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partio misses with a few strikes there.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Partio! But no joy. A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target. Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!#T2# Partio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Partio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Partio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bathory takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Partio settles back down. Bathory wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Partio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bathory as he jumps to the side. Partio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bathory defends it nicely. Partio avoids a kick to the body.
Bathory with a body punch. A glancing blow. A big right from Partio misses. Bathory is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Nice defenses there by Partio. Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A big right from Partio misses. A clash of legs there as Partio blocks the low kick. Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory. That kick from Bathory tenderised Partio's leg. Partio is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory thumps Partio with a low kick.#TD2# Partio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Partio is pressing down on Bathory's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bathory is holding on for now. Bathory trying to control but Partio postures up.
Partio tries to pass to full mount but Bathory defends it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Partio not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bathory keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2# Partio is looking for a kimura here.
#T4# Bathory gets back to full guard.
Partio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Partio postures up in Bathory's guard and throws a big left but Bathory blocks it. Bathory is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bathory controlling Partio's posture. Partio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Katu Partio will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch. Bathory checks a leg kick. Bathory cracks Partio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Partio throws a body shot but no joy. Partio thuds a left hand into Bathory's body. Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Partio on the side of the head. Partio connects with a right hand. Bathory shakes it off. Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses. Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Donk. Partio catches Bathory right on the button with a cross. Partio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bathory but Bathory pushes him off and we're back to square one. Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory. Partio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.#T1# Bathory dodges the punch combination from Partio.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory scores with a nice body kick.
Partio staying out of range there. A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab. Partio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bathory misses with a hook. Bathory slips under a jab from Partio. Bathory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Bathory. Partio lunges at Bathory with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bathory's hand. Partio scores with a jab to the jaw. Partio scores with the left hand. Bathory knows he should have avoided that one. A big right from Partio misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice sprawl there from Bathory as Partio shoots in.#T2# Partio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory slips a jab from Partio. Partio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bathory back to the cage. Partio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Bathory misses with a body kick. Partio moves out of range of the body kick. Bathory thuds a left hand into Partio's body. Bathory avoids the body shot from Partio.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses. Partio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bathory takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses. Partio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bathory. Bathory circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A jab from Partio misses. Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses. Partio feints the counter takedown. Partio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bathory. Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory scores with the left hand. Partio knows he should have avoided that one. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!#T3# Partio throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. Partio scores with a nice head shot. A good leg kick by Bathory. Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Partio throws a right hand that Bathory ducks under and follows up with a left that Bathory also avoids with ease. Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Bathory lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio. Partio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katu Partio. Bathory misses with the combination.
Bathory works the jab nicely. A big left from Partio misses. As Partio backs away, Bathory returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Partio looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range.#T4# Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. Partio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Partio lands with a right hand. Bathory misses with a looping left. Bathory scores with a nice body kick.
Bathory checks the leg kick. Bathory was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Partio misses with a left hand and Bathory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bathory walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab. Bathory throws a lazy body kick and Partio counters with a nice uppercut. Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Partio. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory misses with a few strikes there.
Partio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio. Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Partio takes a step back to recover.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arzlan Bathory. I think Bathory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 142 Semenko vs Muir
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1# Kamei swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Kamei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bathory's hands. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Kamei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bathory is landing a low percentage of strikes. Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range. Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bathory misses the shot to the body. It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kamei lands with a nice body punch. Kamei avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei. Kamei slips under a jab. Nice straight punches there by Bathory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bathory. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. Nice straight punches there by Kamei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamei. Bathory misses with a body shot.
Bathory lands a front kick. Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kamei scores with a jab. Bathory misses with an uppercut
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand. Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bathory looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kamei misses with a body shot.
Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1# Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it. Kamei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range. Kamei checks a leg kick nicely. Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss! Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei. Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Kamei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kamei misses the jab. Kamei moves out of range of the body kick. Kamei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Kamei scores with a hook to the body. Bathory takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kamei slips under a jab from Bathory. Kamei throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamei. That did some damage! Bathory connects with a leg kick. Kamei looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.#T2# Kamei moves away from the strike by Bathory. Kamei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bathory throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range. That kick from Bathory tenderised Kamei's leg. Kamei is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. An inside leg kick from Bathory misses. Kamei lands a jab to Bathory's midsection. Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Bathory throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kamei avoids it. Kamei misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. Kamei digs a good hook to Bathory's body.
A jab from Kamei misses. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range. Kamei throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Bathory throws a body kick that misses. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bathory is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kamei's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Kamei misses the shot to the body. Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory moves out of range as Kamei strikes. A clash of legs there as Kamei blocks the low kick.#T3# Bathory swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kamei throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing. Kamei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kamei scores with a punch to the head. A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. Kamei misses with a shot to the body and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away. Bathory scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kamei in his tracks. Bathory avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei blocks a jab. Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Kamei off the cage and back into range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A punch combination from Bathory misses. Kamei slips under a jab. Kamei misses with a hook. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
#T4# Kamei looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Nice straight punches there by Bathory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bathory. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A good leg kick by Bathory. Kamei throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kamei misses the shot to the body. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Kamei manages to avoid it. Kamei misses with an uppercut. Bathory is looking to counter punch. Kamei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kamei lands a jab to Bathory's midsection. Kamei ducks right into an uppercut from Bathory. Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Bathory blocks a jab. Kamei jabs Bathory to the body, keeping him at a distance. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory slips under a jab from Kamei. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range. Kamei with a hook. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kamei slips under a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Bathory's body. Bathory takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kamei avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kamei lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Bathory there. Bathory on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bathory connects with the punch. Bathory tries to land a front kick but Kamei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A jab from Bathory does it's job there. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kamei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Kamei misses with a looping right. Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory blocks a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Bathory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Bathory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kamei missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Kamei checks a leg kick. Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei. Bathory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kamei looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy. Kamei throws a body shot but no joy. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. Kamei misses with a left hand and Bathory counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kamei's knee momentarily. Kamei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamei scores with a body shot.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kamei checks a low kick from Bathory. Bathory lunges at Kamei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kamei's hand. Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kamei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bathory on the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range. Kamei cracks Bathory with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2# Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Jab from Bathory. Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it. Kamei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory scores with a kick to the midsection. Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Kamei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kamei lands with a nice body punch. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei. Bathory throws a right and a left that Kamei avoids nicely. That kick from Bathory tenderised Kamei's leg. Kamei is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kamei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Kamei 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.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamei. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Kamei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3# Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot. Kamei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Bathory explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely. Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Kamei throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory scores with a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target. Good shot there by Kamei. Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kamei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Kamei. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kamei cracks Bathory with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bathory moves away from the strike by Kamei. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei. Kamei misses with a body shot
and Bathory counters with a nice leg kick. #T4# Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kamei now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bathory 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.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kamei throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Kamei misses with a straight right. Bathory gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kamei misses with a looping right. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bathory drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bathory misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely. Kamei looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Kamei throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kamei misses with a straight right. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamei is out of range. Kamei throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Bathory slips a straight right by Kamei. Bathory looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kamei scores with a jab to the body. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bathory sizes up Kamei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamei moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Kamei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei. Kamei misses with an uppercut. Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Kamei punishes Bathory's body with a nice straight punch. Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kamei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot. Kamei misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kamei takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei. Bathory throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily. Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamei checks a leg kick. #T1# Kamei cracks a nice hook into Bathory's ribs. Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bathory wants to slow Kamei down by chopping away at his legs. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a straight left. A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Bathory with a hook. Kamei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bathory momentarily.
Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bathory throws a hook but Kamei blocks it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy. Bathory throws a hook but Kamei blocks it. A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bathory throws a head kick that misses. Kamei blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Kamei. Bathory is looking to chop away at Kamei's legs. #T2# Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei. Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bathory lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei. Bathory half committed to a counter leg kick. Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bathory misses with a few strikes there.
Kamei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks. Kamei staying out of range there. Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory is looking to slow Kamei down with leg kicks. Bathory misses the shot to the body. Kamei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A big left from Kamei misses. Bathory misses the shot to the body. Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei slips a jab from Bathory.#T3# Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Kamei moves his leg out of the way. Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bathory scores with the left hand. Kamei knows he should have avoided that one. Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. A big left from Kamei misses. Kamei throws a right hand that misses
and Bathory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kamei lands with a nice body punch. Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Kamei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory. Bathory misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react. Kamei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory cracks the inside of Kamei's front leg. Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.#T4# Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react. Kamei getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei. Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Bathory misses with a straight right. Kamei throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bathory misses with a looping left. Bathory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Bathory misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A big right from Kamei misses. It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely. Kamei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Kamei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bathory doesn't seem bothered though. Bathory slips a straight right by Kamei.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arzlan Bathory. Well Bathory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 136 Yamaguchi vs Rock
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1# Bathory misses with a looping left. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. Duranto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Duranto settles back down. Duranto tries to work over Bathory's front leg with a kick but Bathory checks it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Bathory lands with a hook. Duranto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bathory circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duranto throws a leg kick and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut. Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duranto counters with a nice uppercut. Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Duranto moves his leg out of the way. Bathory throws a push kick but Duranto slaps the foot to one side. Duranto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Duranto misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Duranto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duranto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto.
Duranto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duranto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Duranto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Duranto is out of range. Bathory tests Duranto's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1# A lazy body kick from Bathory and Duranto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it. Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Duranto is out of range. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Duranto throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bathory scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Duranto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duranto. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Duranto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duranto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL# Duranto gets a clinch. Duranto works on Bathory's body with a couple of short punches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice right hand lands inside from Duranto. Bathory softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Duranto fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto. Bathory lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duranto. Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto lands with a light punch inside. Bathory lands a left hand.
Bathory presses Duranto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow. Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bathory lands a hook that snaps the head of Duranto backwards. Duranto is trying to stall.
Duranto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Bathory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bathory working aggressively here.
Duranto scores with a nice hook to the head. Bathory is leaning against Duranto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Bathory lands a body punch in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Duranto fails to land. #T3# The referee calls for Bathory to work.
Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Duranto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Duranto misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duranto. The referee calls for Bathory to work.
Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow. #BC# Duranto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Bathory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bathory. Duranto misses with a body kick. Bathory takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory jabs Duranto to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bathory wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bathory throws a low kick but Duranto avoids it.#T4# Duranto moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Duranto throws a right and a left that both miss. Bathory slips under a jab. Duranto moves out of range of the body kick. Duranto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Duranto tries to clinch up but Bathory circles away and keeps his distance. Duranto throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well. Bathory misses with a straight right. As Bathory tries to get set, Duranto tries to push him back and clinch up but Bathory manages to avoid the attempt. Duranto lunges at Bathory with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bathory's hand. Duranto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bathory has time to react. Duranto tries to bum rush Bathory with a series of wild strikes but Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it. A jab from Duranto does it's job there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Duranto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Duranto works over Bathory's head and body with a nice combination. Duranto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duranto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Duranto tries to clinch there but Bathory circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# The fight stays on the outside here - Duranto looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duranto. Roberto Duranto is winning the standup battle so far. Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duranto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bathory misses the shot to the body. Duranto throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Duranto only half commits. Bathory is looking to slow Duranto down with leg kicks. Duranto is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Duranto moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Duranto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Decent striking displayed by Bathory there. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duranto connects with a crisp jab. Duranto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut. Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Duranto is out of range. Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Duranto slips a straight right by Bathory. Duranto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Duranto defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. #T1# A big left from Duranto misses. Nice cross by Bathory. Bathory misses with a low kick. Bathory throws a leg kick but Duranto moved away. Duranto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Duranto scoring well with a low kick there.
Duranto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Duranto settles back down. Bathory lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Duranto's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Duranto. Duranto checks a low kick from Bathory. Duranto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duranto looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Duranto checks a leg kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Duranto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duranto. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Duranto down. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Duranto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bathory swings widly with a right hand
and Duranto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Some bone on bone action there as Bathory checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Duranto moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Duranto blocks a leg kick. Duranto misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. A shot to the liver by Bathory. Beautiful body shot. Bathory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duranto.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duranto can pounce on him.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory drops his hands momentarily and Duranto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Duranto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Duranto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bathory circles away quickly and effectively. Duranto throws a good cross that connects.
#T3# Duranto throws a leg kick which misses Bathory's front leg but catches the back leg as Bathory tries to avoid it. Bathory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Duranto throwing a counter right hand but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Duranto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Bathory thuds his right hand into Duranto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The fighters circle momentarily. Duranto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Duranto connects with a solid leg kick. A big right from Duranto misses. Duranto's corner calls for a 1-2. Duranto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL# Duranto has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duranto as Bathory tries to tie him up. Duranto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Duranto on the inside. #BC2# Bathory breaks the clinch.
Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Duranto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory throws a lazy uppercut
and Duranto counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T4# Bathory takes a swing at Duranto's ribcage but misses. Duranto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Duranto defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Duranto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Bathory misses with a kick to the body and Duranto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Duranto wants to clinch up but Bathory keeps it at a distance. And Bathory responds with a good body kick, but Duranto manages to step out the way in time. A combination from Bathory does no damage. Duranto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Duranto throws a quick inside leg kick. Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory throws a poor cross that misses
and Duranto counters with a stiff right hand. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Duranto. Bathory moves out of range as Duranto throws a body kick.
Bathory looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory dodges the punch combination from Duranto.
#CL# Duranto clinches up against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Duranto lands an uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Bathory.
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 Roberto Duranto 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# Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Duranto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Duranto misses with an uppercut. Duranto thumps Bathory with a low kick. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it. A big left from Bathory misses. A little feinted left hand from Duranto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bathory lands a head shot. Duranto lands with an uppercut that bounces Bathory off the cage and back into range. Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duranto's sensitive parts. Duranto takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Bathory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bathory gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duranto avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory scores with a decent looking hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Duranto closes the distance and clinches. Duranto blocking some punches.
Duranto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Bathory breaks the clinch.
Bathory scores with a nice head shot.#T1# Bathory throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duranto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Duranto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bathory. Bathory circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bathory throws a body punch but Duranto moves out of range. Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Duranto slips a jab from Bathory. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duranto sees it coming and avoids it easily. Duranto throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Duranto slips a jab and a cross from Bathory.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Duranto misses with a looping left. Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Duranto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. As Bathory tries to get set, Duranto tries to push him back and clinch up but Bathory manages to avoid the attempt. Duranto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duranto slips a straight right by Bathory. Bathory swats away the attempt to clinch by Duranto. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Duranto. Duranto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Duranto thumps Bathory with a low kick. Arzlan Bathory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Duranto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Duranto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Duranto moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Duranto's shoulder, as Duranto tries to avoid the shot. Duranto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bathory takes one on the button. Duranto avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Duranto wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs. Duranto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duranto slips a jab from Bathory. Duranto misses with a low kick. A jab from Bathory misses. Bathory walks into a jab. Duranto misses the shot to the body. Duranto connects with a jab. Duranto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Duranto works the jab nicely.#T3# Bathory looks to land a body kick but Duranto moved away. Duranto moves out of range of the strikes. Duranto throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Bathory keeps Duranto at a distance using the push kick. A good leg kick by Bathory. Duranto takes a kick to the side of the head. Duranto throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Duranto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duranto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bathory blocks a leg kick. Duranto looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Nice defenses there by Duranto. Duranto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Duranto. Duranto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory only half commits to the counter leg kick. Bathory keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duranto. Bathory checks a leg kick. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duranto sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4# Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Duranto throws the kick towards the body but Bathory avoids it. Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Duranto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory blocks a low kick nicely. Duranto throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory cracks Duranto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Duranto tries to clinch there but Bathory circles away.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Duranto lands a leg kick that knocks Bathory off balance momentarily. A looping hook to the body misses from Duranto. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory throws a body kick that misses and Duranto counters with a leg kick. Bathory has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bathory takes a swing at Duranto's ribcage but misses. Roberto Duranto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Duranto throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Duranto tries to score with a low kick but Bathory moves his leg out of the way. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Duranto throws a series of strikes that have Bathory backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duranto. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Duranto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bathory misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roberto Duranto. Well Duranto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Duranto! Roberto Duranto took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
PFC132 Alzheimer v Kansalanien
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1# Jab, jab by Brixton - just one landing. Brixton throws a big shot that misses. Bathory is looking to counter punch. No joy there for Bathory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Brixton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Bathory misses with a left hand and Brixton counters with a left to the body. Brixton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage! Bathory misses with a looping right. Bathory slips a jab from Brixton. Brixton punishes Bathory's body with a nice straight punch. A punch combination from Bathory misses. Bathory throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range. Brixton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bathory throws a leg kick that is checked and Brixton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Brixton throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bathory misses with a double jab.
Brixton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Brixton misses with a straight left. Bathory throws a hook but Brixton avoids it easily. Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bathory slips under a jab. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Brixton manages to avoid it.#T1# Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Brixton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Brixton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A good leg kick by Brixton. Brixton scoring well with a low kick there.
Bathory stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brixton. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Brixton 's head but he takes it in his stride. Brixton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Jab, jab by Brixton - just one landing. Bathory lands with a cross. Brixton throws a leg kick that misses. Bathory blocks the body kick.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Bathory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory blocks a jab. It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brixton.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Brixton saw that one coming. Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Brixton on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bathory has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brixton.#T2# Bathory throws a hook but Brixton blocks it. Brixton checks a low kick from Bathory. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Brixton off balance momentarily. Brixton misses with a body kick. Bathory misses with a body kick. Brixton throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Brixton throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Brixton with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bathory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Brixton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory connects with a single shot there. Brixton misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Brixton moves out of range of the strikes. Brixton checks the leg kick. Bathory walks into a left hand. Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brixton is out of range. Brixton scores with a nice body kick.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Brixton slips the punch. Brixton misses with a looping right.#T3# Bathory throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range. Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Brixton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bathory. That one must have hurt. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Brixton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Brixton had a free shot at his head there. Brixton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bathory momentarily.
Bathory throws a low kick but Brixton avoids it. Brixton moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Brixton is just out of range. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Brixton throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory misses the shot to the body. Brixton throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. Brixton throws a poor cross that misses
and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice uppercut there from Bathory. Brixton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well. Bathory fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bathory lands a really nice looking cross but Brixton seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brixton moves out of range of the strikes. Good standup being displayed there by Bathory as he connects with a hook. Brixton walks into a jab.#T4# Brixton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brixton ducks right into an uppercut from Bathory. A nice inside leg kick there by Brixton. That's going to slow Bathory down. Brixton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bathory. Brixton misses with a body shot.
Brixton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye. Nice body kick from Bathory. Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Brixton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Brixton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Brixton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Brixton throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range. Bathory drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A big right from Bathory misses. Good work by Brixton as he checks the leg kick. Brixton throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Brixton scores with a nice strike. Brixton throws a low kick but Bathory avoids it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brixton throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory throws a hook but Brixton blocks it. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Brixton off balance momentarily. A bone on bone clash there as Brixton blocks the leg kick.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Brixton cracks Bathory with a good jab. Brixton moves out of range of the body kick. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Brixton. Brixton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bathory. Bathory circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bathory drops his hands momentarily and Brixton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Danny Brixton seems to be getting the better of the standup. Brixton takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Brixton throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. Brixton blocks a jab. Bathory backing away here, and Brixton unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Brixton throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Brixton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Brixton moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Brixton's shoulder, as Brixton tries to avoid the shot. Brixton with a hook. Brixton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bathory changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Brixton saw that one coming. Brixton getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Brixton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Brixton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1# Brixton is looking to slow Bathory down with leg kicks. Brixton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Brixton throws a leg kick but Bathory checks it. Bathory feints and then cracks Brixton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brixton down. Brixton slips under a jab from Bathory. Bathory throws a leg kick but Brixton sees it coming and moves out of range. Brixton moves away from the strike by Bathory. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Brixton throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory slips a straight right by Brixton. Brixton throws a sloppy head kick and Bathory moves out of range easily. Bathory lands a nice hook to Brixton's body. Brixton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bathory lands with a straight right. Brixton didn't see that one coming. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brixton thows a left - swing and a miss! Brixton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Brixton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brixton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brixton takes a step back to recover. Brixton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Brixton throws a nice inside leg kick. Brixton scores with a leg kick.
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brixton's sensitive parts. Bathory feints and then cracks Brixton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brixton down. Jab from Bathory. Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brixton checks it well. Brixton scores with a nice strike. Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brixton 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 Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Brixton jabbing away but nothing is landing. Brixton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Brixton misses with a hook. Brixton misses with an uppercut. Bathory tried to score with a low kick but Brixton checks it.#T3# Bathory lands with an overhand left. Brixton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brixton swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory tries a low kick but Brixton avoids it. Brixton moves out of range of the strikes. Brixton scores with a nice head shot. Brixton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brixton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bathory misses with a looping right. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brixton. Brixton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Brixton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory throws a push kick but Brixton slaps the foot to one side. Brixton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bathory's head. Bathory throws a leg kick but Brixton sees it coming and moves out of range. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brixton.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Brixton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bathory throws a right hand that misses
and Bathory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brixton throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily. Brixton misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brixton. Brixton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brixton avoids a kick to the body.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Brixton checks a leg kick nicely. Brixton lands a jab to the nose. Brixton needs to keep his hands up - Bathory had a free shot at his head there. Bathory blocks a head kick by Brixton.
Bathory is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bathory misses with a low kick as Brixton jumps back. Bathory moves into range and connects with a jab. Brixton wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brixton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bathory looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Brixton slips the punch. Bathory throws a push kick but Brixton slaps the foot to one side. Brixton avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Brixton will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Brixton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brixton throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. A cross from Bathory lands. Brixton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. A lazy left from Brixton finds it's target. Brixton throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. Brixton misses the jab. Brixton looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Brixton throws a good cross that connects.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. A quick step to the side and Bathory tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Brixton throws a leg kick and Bathory counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Brixton connects with a body shot that sends Bathory's belly button to the back. Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brixton connects with a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory throws out a leg kick but Brixton moves out of range and Bathory only half commits. Brixton walks into a jab. Bathory checks the leg kick. Brixton throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Brixton misses with a head kick.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Brixton moves away and avoids it. Brixton slips a jab from Bathory. Bathory swings for the body but Brixton moves out of range.
A big left from Bathory misses. Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Brixton manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Brixton tries a head kick but it misses.
Bathory scores with a punch to the head. Brixton checks a low kick from Bathory. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brixton. Brixton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bathory.
Brixton throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brixton. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brixton! But no joy. Brixton moves into range and connects with a jab. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brixton. Brixton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Brixton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brixton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.#T2# Bathory scores with a decent looking hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brixton feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down. Brixton scores with a push kick. Brixton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brixton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brixton misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back. Nice cross by Bathory. Bathory lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bathory. Good shot there by Brixton. Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Brixton off the cage and back into range. Brixton misses with a straight right. A punch lands to the side of Brixton 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bathory lands a right hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
Bathory throws a leg kick that is checked and Brixton counters with a thumping low kick. Bathory connects with a nice looking jab.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# A clash of legs there as Brixton blocks the low kick. Bathory is looking to chop away at Brixton's legs. Brixton swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Brixton throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory moves forwards but Brixton connects with a nice, crisp jab. Brixton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brixton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory is looking to slow Brixton down with leg kicks. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory throws a wild body kick that Brixton sees coming a mile off. Bathory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Bathory misses with a body shot.
Brixton throws a big shot that misses. Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Brixton throws a leg kick that misses. Bathory looks for the body kick but Brixton saw that one coming. Bathory is looking to chop away at Brixton's legs. A looping hook to the body misses from Brixton. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory moves out of range as Brixton strikes.#T4# Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice jab there from Brixton. Brixton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bathory if he has to take too many more of those.
Brixton moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Brixton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brixton throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Brixton avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Brixton jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brixton's head backwards. Brixton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. That kick from Bathory tenderised Brixton's leg. Brixton is trying to keep his angry face on. Brixton lands a jab to the nose. Nice defenses there by Bathory. Bathory tries a low kick but Brixton avoids it. A cross from Brixton lands.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arzlan Bathory. Well Bathory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arzlan Bathory! Our winner, Arzlan Bathory, 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:
PFC 126 Yoshida vs Nordskov II
Date: Sep 08, 2019 |
#R1# A big right from Rock misses. Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Bathory circles away.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock. Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses. Rock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Rock settles back down. Rock moves in looking to clinch but Bathory pushes him off. Rock misses with an uppercut. Bathory tries to land a front kick but Rock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. Rock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bathory is landing a low percentage of strikes. Bathory thumps Rock with a low kick. Rock checks a leg kick nicely. Rock checks a low kick from Bathory.#CL2# Rock clinches. Rock tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bathory's efforts to push away. Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bathory. Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Bathory blocking some punches.
#T1# Bathory blocks a body shot from Rock. Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. Bathory has Rock pressed against the cage.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
Rock blocks a body shot from Bathory. Bathory lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bathory prevents a body shot from Rock. Bathory misses with the head strike.
Rock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bathory pushes Rock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bathory walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Bathory drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Rock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory sets himself, and Rock steps forward looking for the clinch! Bathory avoids it this time. Rock slips a straight right by Bathory. Bathory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Rock's leg but Rock calmly moves out of range. #T2# Rock clobbers Bathory with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. 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! Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
As Rock looks to move away, Bathory throws a big counter combo but Rock just gets out of the way. Rock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rock lands with a shot to the body. Bathory checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut. Rock misses with a hook. Rock misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back. Bathory jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Bathory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Rock tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Rock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Rock connects with an inside leg kick. We've been told by Bathory's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Sloppy strikes from Bathory. Those never looked like landing. Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Rock tries to counter by closing the distance. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory checks a leg kick nicely. Rock throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Rock should have avoided that one. Rock misses with a body shot
and Bathory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Bathory down. Rock cracks a nice hook into Bathory's ribs. A jab from Bathory misses. #CL2# Rock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
Bathory lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards. Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bathory swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it. Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bathory working aggressively here.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bathory blocks a body shot from Rock. A left hand lands to the body for Rock.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# Rock is working Bathory over against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rock misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land. Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Bathory controls the action.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock tries to pull guard but Bathory won't allow it.
Bathory misses with the head strike.
Bathory blocks a body shot from Rock. Rock tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock presses Bathory against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock. Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Rock. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. Bathory misses the jab. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Rock throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Rock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Rock wants to counter the offense by Bathory and move into the clinch position. Bathory throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2# and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bathory. Will Rock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bathory lands with a short shot to the head. Bathory throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock. Rock tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bathory is trying to break the clinch but Rock has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. A short right from Rock. A right hook to the body lands for Rock.
Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Rock lands a hook to the side of the head. Rock lands with a light punch inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Bathory misses with the head strike.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Bathory.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bathory just stands there and leans against the cage. Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock tries to pull guard but Bathory holds him up against the cage and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. #TD2# Rock decides to pull guard. Rock controls Bathory momentarily but Bathory frees himself. #SUB2# Rock isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bathory stacks Rock on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bathory! Rock is trying to get back to half guard.#T2# Rock wants to control but Bathory postures up. Rock gets back to half guard. Rock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bathory is working away from the top position though. Bathory content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2# Rock looking for submissions off his back. Rock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bathory's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bathory's back! Well, with Rock on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bathory is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3##SUB2# Rock is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bathory is defending well though. Rock let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2# Rock is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Bathory is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Will Rock! Will Rock is the new lightweight champion! Will Rock was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
PFC 122 Bathory vs Rock
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1# Bathory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rock, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Rock connects with an inside leg kick. Bathory takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Rock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Bathory's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bathory scrambles back to his feet. Rock throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and moves out of range. Bathory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rock swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory misses with a body kick. Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Rock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bathory thinks about countering with a body kick. Rock cracks the inside of Bathory's front leg. A good leg kick by Rock. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage! A jab from Bathory misses. Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1# Rock throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory misses the jab. Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Rock slips a straight right by Bathory. Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab. And Bathory counters with a quick kick to the body but Rock blocks it. Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rock. Rock circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Bathory off balance momentarily. Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Rock tries to counter by closing the distance. A big left from Rock misses. Rock missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rock misses with a leg kick and Bathory finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage! Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. #T2# Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Bathory's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Bathory drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Rock cracks the inside of Bathory's front leg. Rock staying out of range there. Bathory misses with a double jab.
Bathory with a hook. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory blocks the body kick.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bathory swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rock throws a good cross that connects.
Bathory throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rock. Rock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory tries a low kick but Rock avoids it. Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bathory. Bathory swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock. Bathory takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses. #T3# Rock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bathory eats them both and turns towards Rock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Bathory throws a right and a left that both miss. Rock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory is looking to score with low kicks. Rock connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2# Rock drives through and clinches with Bathory against the cage.
Good body shot from Rock.
Bathory leaning his opponent against the cage. Rock misses with a short punch on the inside. Bathory connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rock's face.
#TD2# Rock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Rock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Rock is trying to control the position but Bathory postures up. #T4# Rock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Bathory has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bathory pushing down on Rock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Rock is controlling Bathory's position as best he can from this difficult position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rock trying to hold on to Bathory's head to control him but Bathory postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Rock will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Rock checks a low kick from Bathory. Bathory cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Rock with a nice cross. A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Bathory down. Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Bathory's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bathory scrambles back to his feet. Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The fighters circle momentarily. Rock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Rock misses with a body kick. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Rock. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Rock manages to avoid it. Bathory stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock. Rock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Bathory throws out a leg kick but Rock moves out of range and Bathory only half commits. Rock slips under a jab. Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Bathory pushes him away. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bathory takes one to the side of the head.
Rock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Donk. Rock catches Bathory right on the button with a cross. Bathory thows a body kick. Rock tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1# Bathory's corner calls for a 1-2. Bathory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bathory connects with a right hand. Rock shakes it off. Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rock tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bathory takes a body punch but keeps moving. Rock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory. Rock blocks the body kick.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory delivers a nice body kick. Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bathory checks a low kick from Rock. Rock misses with a body kick. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bathory moves into range and connects with a jab. Bathory throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory misses with a hook. Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Bathory pushes him away. Rock moves out of range of the body kick. Bathory 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.
#T2# Bathory blocks the body kick.
Bathory is looking to counter punch. Rock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Rock misses with a leg kick. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bathory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Rock throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. Bathory connects with a single shot there. Rock lands with a hook. Bathory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory jabs Rock right on the nose. Rock blinks but takes it well. Bathory scores with a jab to the body. Bathory lands a slapping body shot.
Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rock misses with a low kick. Rock throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Bathory is looking for a counter combo. Rock scores with a hook.#T3# Bathory misses the shot to the body. Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bathory. A kick lands to the mid section there for Bathory. Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bathory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range. Bathory throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely. Rock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bathory throws a leg kick but Rock checks it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Rock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Rock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Bathory moves out of range of the leg kick from Rock. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
A lazy left from Rock finds it's target. Rock connects with a crisp jab. Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage!#CL2# Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Bathory lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bathory tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Bathory.
Rock lands a body shot. Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bathory creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Rock tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice right hand lands inside from Bathory. Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. #BC# Bathory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rock dips to his left and cracks Bathory with an uppercut! Rock moves away from the strike by Bathory. A bone on bone clash there as Rock blocks the leg kick.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Rock scores with a kick to the body.
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 Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Rock misses with an uppercut. A good leg kick by Rock. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rock misses with a hook. Rock connects with an inside leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Bathory off balance momentarily. Bathory is looking to chop away at Rock's legs. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Rock down. Bathory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rock lands a jab to the head.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range. Bathory sets himself, and Rock steps forward looking for the clinch! Bathory avoids it this time. A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target.#CL2# Rock moves into the clinch. Bathory prevents a body shot from Rock. Rock tries to pull guard but Bathory forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory lands a body punch in the clinch. Rock misses with a hook from the clinch. Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
#T1# Bathory misses with a short punch on the inside. Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bathory lands with a short head shot on the inside. Rock misses with the head strike.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage. Bathory lands a body punch. Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rock avoids a wild elbow strike from Bathory. Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from Bathory.
A short left from Bathory. Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch. Bathory lands a nice uppercut. Bathory lands a body shot. Arzlan Bathory has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2# Bathory throws a head punch that misses. Bathory lands with a right to the head. Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bathory blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rock misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2# Rock pulls guard. Bathory preventing the sweep. Rock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bathory controls the pace. Rock trying to control the position.
Rock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3# Rock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Rock is continuing to stall.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Bathory tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot. An inside leg kick lands from Rock. Bathory lands a right hook to the body.
Rock misses with a low kick.
#T4# Rock tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rock tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock. Bathory looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bathory misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back. Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bathory. Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. Rock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rock takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Rock catches Bathory with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Bathory off the cage and back into range. Bathory misses with a looping right. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it. Bathory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory clearly takes that round. That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rock. Bathory takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Bathory down. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Rock wants to counter the offense by Bathory and move into the clinch position. Bathory throws a low kick but Rock avoids it. Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Rock jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch. Rock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A good leg kick by Rock. Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Rock moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Bathory was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bathory moves out of range of the body kick from Rock.
Rock throws a nice outside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Rock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Rock cracks Bathory with an open hand slap.#T1# Bathory lands a jab to Rock's midsection. Bathory stalks Rock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rock's face. Rock staggers backwards, shaken. Bathory lands with a shot to the body. Rock wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs. Rock throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd cheers as Rock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bathory doesn't seem phased though. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A lazy left from Rock finds it's target. Bathory takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Rock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bathory on the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rock missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rock 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. Rock lands with a right hand. Rock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock slips under a jab. Rock looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Bathory takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2# The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rock on the wrong end of a nice jab. A thudding body kick lands there by Rock!
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock. Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Bathory slips under a jab from Rock. Bathory is looking to counter punch. Bathory lunges at Rock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rock's hand. Rock misses with a low kick.
Bathory thinks about countering with a body kick. Bathory throws a one two combo.
Rock misses with a body kick. Rock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bathory scores with a push kick. That kick from Bathory tenderised Rock's leg. Rock is trying to keep his angry face on. Rock motions for Bathory to come forward. Rock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Bathory looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming. Rock checks a leg kick. Rock moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory throws a jab when Rock was well out of range. Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bathory.#T3# Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bathory misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bathory is looking to chop away at Rock's legs. An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Bathory shakes him off and moves away. Bathory throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch. Rock misses the shot to the body. Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Rock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bathory scores with a nice head shot. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4# Rock slips a straight right by Bathory. Bathory throws out a leg kick but Rock moves out of range and Bathory only half commits. Rock moves away from the strike by Bathory. Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rock staying out of range there. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Rock misses with a body shot.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock sizes up Bathory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bathory with a hook. Bathory throws a hook but Rock blocks it. Bathory looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely. Rock thumps Bathory with a low kick. Rock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock. Rock lands a jab to the nose. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bathory has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rock. Rock takes one to the side of the head.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Rock's legs. Rock slips under a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. 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! #R5# Rock throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well. Bathory misses with a hook. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Bathory digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Rock tries to clinch but Bathory is having none of it. Bathory misses with a hook. Bathory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rock scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory slips a straight right by Rock. Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bathory scores with a body shot.
Bathory tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rock throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rock tries to counter by closing the distance. Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bathory. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory dodges the punch combination from Rock.
#T1# Rock scores with a hook. Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bathory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away. Good exchange - Rock coming out on top. Rock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory. Bathory lands with a cross. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rock's calf. Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rock throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Rock looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Rock scores with a kick to the body.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely. Bathory walks into a jab.#CL2# Rock rushes Bathory and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bathory misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory. A body shot lands from Bathory.
Rock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock blocks a body shot from Bathory. Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bathory misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bathory creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land. Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rock lands a hook to the side of the head. Rock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock. #TD2# Rock drags the fight down to the ground.
Rock controls Bathory momentarily but Bathory frees himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bathory wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving. Rock pulls Bathory in to control the position. #T4##SUB2# Rock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bathory doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bathory manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Rock working for submissions but it's allowed Bathory to get to half guard.
Rock is in trouble now - Bathory has advanced to mount! Rock wants to hold on but Bathory pushes him away. Bathory sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Will Rock. Well Bathory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:48 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw! Arzlan Bathory retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
PFC 119 Bathory vs Jacobson
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1# Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Jacobson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bathory is able to avoid easily. Jacobson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Jacobson looks to land a body kick but Bathory moved away. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory slips a jab from Jacobson. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobson throws out the jab. Jacobson throws a body kick that misses. Bathory lands a nice looking body shot.
Jacobson tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Bathory throws a jab when Jacobson was well out of range. Jacobson throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacobson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobson looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming. Jacobson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut. Jacobson lands a front kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# A leg kick checked by Bathory. Jacobson misses with a body shot.
Jacobson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jacobson is able to avoid easily. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Jacobson should have avoided that one. Jacobson missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gil Jacobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jacobson 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 Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Jacobson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jacobson's calf. The fighters circle momentarily. Bathory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bathory moves out of range of the body kick. Good standup being displayed there by Jacobson as he connects with a hook. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobson.
Jacobson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacobson misses the jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jacobson throws a nice looking combination but Bathory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bathory throws a hook but Jacobson avoids it easily. Jacobson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2# Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacobson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Jacobson is out of range. Jacobson throws a shot to the body.
Jacobson scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Jacobson. Jacobson misses with a hook to the body
and Bathory counters with a nice body shot. Bathory blocks a head kick by Jacobson.
Bathory with a nice cross. Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Jacobson misses with a head kick.
Bathory throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Jacobson feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down. Jacobson moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Jacobson blocks a low kick nicely. Jacobson blocks the body kick.
Bathory jabs Jacobson right on the nose. Jacobson blinks but takes it well. Jacobson throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. Jacobson swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Jacobson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Bathory cracks Jacobson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jacobson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson. Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A telegraphed right hand from Jacobson misses the target. Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacobson throws a leg kick that is checked and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bathory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacobson. Jacobson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Donk. Bathory catches Jacobson right on the button with a cross. Jacobson checks a leg kick. Jacobson loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Bathory dips to his left and cracks Jacobson with an uppercut! Jacobson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacobson moves away from the strike by Bathory. Bathory on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory misses with a head kick.
Jacobson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Jacobson moved out of range. Jacobson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Jacobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Jacobson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4# Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jacobson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bathory has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jacobson. Jacobson scores with a kick to the midsection. Jacobson throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory checks a low kick from Jacobson. Jacobson throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory slips a jab from Jacobson. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jacobson throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Bathory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bathory checks a leg kick. Jacobson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory lands the left hand. It looks like Bathory has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Jacobson is looking to score with low kicks. Bathory misses with a low kick. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory misses with a body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory 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# Jacobson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bathory will feel that in the morning. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jacobson throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Jacobson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bathory throws the left hand but Jacobson avoids the punch easily. Jacobson misses with a wild body shot. Jacobson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bathory.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jacobson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Jacobson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bathory slips under a jab from Jacobson. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Jacobson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jacobson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Jacobson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacobson looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jacobson is out of range. Jacobson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bathory throws a jab when Jacobson was well out of range. Jacobson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jacobson throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Jacobson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Jacobson just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# A jab from Jacobson misses. A jab from Bathory misses. Jacobson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Jacobson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Jacobson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bathory feinted there with a counter leg kick. Bathory misses with the combination.
Jacobson thows a leg kick but Bathory checks it and Bathory counters with a slapping leg kick. Jacobson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jacobson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Jacobson slips the punch. The fighters circling - Jacobson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jacobson looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory misses with a low kick. Jacobson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Jacobson avoids it. Jacobson throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Jacobson wants to land a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. Bathory punishes Jacobson's body with a nice straight punch. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory checks a low kick from Jacobson.#T2# A big left from Bathory misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jacobson lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory misses with a looping right. Bathory throws a right and a left that Jacobson avoids nicely. Jacobson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bathory circles away quickly and effectively. Jacobson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Decent striking displayed by Bathory there. Jacobson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jacobson throws a right and a left that both miss. Jacobson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Nice body punch from Jacobson. Jacobson slips a jab from Bathory. Jacobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jacobson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. A lazy left from Jacobson finds it's target. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Jacobson slips the punch. Bathory lands with an overhand left. Bathory takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
#T3# Jacobson scores with a sloppy right hand. Bathory should have avoided that one. Jacobson throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jacobson looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range. Jab from Jacobson. Jacobson is looking to score with low kicks. Bathory scores with a kick to the midsection. Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
Jacobson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Jacobson settles back down. A jab from Jacobson misses. Jacobson with a body punch. A glancing blow. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Bathory throws a leg kick but Jacobson checks it. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobson. Jacobson misses with a wild body shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Bathory throws a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jacobson 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 Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Jacobson moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Jacobson misses with a hook.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jacobson tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Jacobson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jacobson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Sloppy strikes from Jacobson. Those never looked like landing. Bathory takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jacobson staying out of range there. Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Jacobson throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobson moves out of range easily. A cross from Bathory lands. Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jacobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jacobson throws a good cross that connects.
Bathory will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacobson throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Jacobson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobson.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gil Jacobson will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Jacobson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jacobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A bone on bone clash there as Bathory blocks the leg kick.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Bathory lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacobson's head. A jab from Bathory misses. A jab from Bathory does it's job there. Bathory checks the leg kick. Jacobson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bathory. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Jacobson is out of range. Jacobson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Jacobson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jacobson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bathory's calf. Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jacobson counters with a body kick. Jacobson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jacobson. Jacobson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jacobson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Decent striking displayed by Jacobson there. Bathory scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jacobson in his tracks. Jacobson throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away. Jacobson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Jacobson settles back down. #T1# Jacobson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jacobson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bathory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jacobson checks a low kick from Bathory. Jacobson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Jacobson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bathory connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jacobson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bathory throws the left hand but Jacobson avoids the punch easily. Bathory getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jacobson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jacobson slips under a jab from Bathory. Jacobson misses with a low kick.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobson moves away. Jacobson throws a counter combo. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bathory crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jacobson - the referee stops the clock and Bathory gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jacobson. Bathory manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jacobson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Jacobson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jacobson slips under a jab. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobson is just out of range.#T2# Jacobson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jacobson. That did some damage! Bathory missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jacobson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jacobson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobson.
Bathory jabs Jacobson right on the nose. Jacobson blinks but takes it well. Jacobson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Jacobson moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Jacobson throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Jacobson misses with a straight right. Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. Bathory throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobson moves out of range easily. Jacobson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bathory momentarily.
Bathory walks into a stiff left hand from Jacobson. Bathory misses with a low kick. The fighters circling - Jacobson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jacobson moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Jacobson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bathory's head. Nice body punch from Jacobson. Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jacobson is out of range. Jacobson thuds his shin into the meat of Bathory's side.#T3# Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. Bathory avoids the head kick by Jacobson.
Jacobson tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bathory throws a leg kick but Jacobson checks it. Jacobson lands a nice hook to Bathory's body. Bathory takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bathory misses with a body kick. Jacobson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Bathory moves out of range of the body kick from Jacobson.
Jacobson misses with a wild body shot. Jacobson checks a low kick from Bathory. Jacobson swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Jacobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. A left lands for Bathory. Jacobson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jacobson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jacobson blocks a jab. Both fighters circling a little - Jacobson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4# Bathory moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jacobson slips a jab from Bathory. Jacobson throws a big shot that misses. Jacobson throws a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Jacobson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Jacobson. Jacobson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. Jacobson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Jacobson thows a leg kick but Bathory checks it and Bathory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Good work by Jacobson as he checks the leg kick. Jacobson connects with a body shot. Bathory throws a leg kick but Jacobson checks it. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobson's shoulder, as Jacobson tries to avoid the shot. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jacobson throws out a powerful jab. Jacobson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jacobson moves away from the strike by Bathory. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gil Jacobson just about did enough to take it. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R4# Jacobson walks into a jab. Bathory misses with a hook. Jacobson ducked under it nicely. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jacobson misses with a hook. Bathory slips a jab from Jacobson. Bathory appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bathory throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobson moves out of range easily. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobson's shoulder, as Jacobson tries to avoid the shot. Bathory throws a hook to the side of Jacobson's head but Jacobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jacobson scores with a jab. Jacobson staying out of range there. Jacobson throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Jacobson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jacobson throws a quick inside leg kick. Jacobson misses with a low kick. It appears Bathory was looking to counter with a kick there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacobson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jacobson throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Jacobson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw. Jacobson is looking to land body kicks. A good leg kick by Bathory. #T1# Jacobson throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. Jacobson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bathory. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory moves into range and connects with a jab. Jacobson tries to work over Bathory's front leg with a kick but Bathory checks it. Jacobson misses with a hook. Jacobson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jacobson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bathory takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bathory throws out a leg kick but Jacobson moves out of range and Bathory only half commits. Bathory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacobsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jacobson.
Bathory has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jacobson. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jacobson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jacobson now looks to counter with a shot at the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Bathory lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jacobson will feel that in the morning.#T2# That kick from Jacobson tenderised Bathory's leg. Bathory is trying to keep his angry face on. Jacobson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacobson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Jacobson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory. Jacobson digs a good body shot into Bathory's ribs. Jacobson throws the kick towards the body but Bathory avoids it. A good leg kick by Bathory. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bathory takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jacobson lands with a right hand. Jacobson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bathory at a distance.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jacobson blocks a leg kick. Jacobson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jacobson checks a low kick from Bathory. Jacobson blocks a low kick nicely. Bathory slips a jab from Jacobson.#T3# Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacobson throws a lazy body kick and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut. Jacobson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bathory appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bathory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacobson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jacobson takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Jacobson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The fighters circle momentarily. Jacobson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Jacobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Bathory has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. A chopping leg kick lands by Jacobson. Bathory takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Nice uppercut lands for Jacobson. That snapped Bathory's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobson's shoulder, as Jacobson tries to avoid the shot. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobson throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jacobson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bathory lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4# Jacobson throws a series of punches but Bathory moves out of range. Decent striking displayed by Jacobson there. A solid body kick from Bathory. Jacobson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Jacobson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobson.
Bathory tried to counter with a leg kick but Jacobson avoided it. Jacobson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bathory fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jacobson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jacobson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jacobson slips a jab from Bathory. Bathory takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses. Jacobson throws a leg kick that is checked and Jacobson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jacobson misses the shot to the body. Bathory misses with a hook. Jacobson ducked under it nicely. Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory misses with a straight left. Bathory blocks a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R5# Jacobson throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Jacobson only half commits. Jacobson throws a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobson. A big right from Jacobson misses. Jacobson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bathory's calf. A swing and a miss from Jacobson. Bathory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jacobson staying out of range there. Jacobson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jacobson.
A left lands for Bathory. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory tries to land a front kick but Jacobson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Jacobson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks. Bathory is looking to score with low kicks. A bone on bone clash there as Bathory blocks the leg kick.
Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jacobson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Jacobson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1# Jacobson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jacobson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jacobson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jacobson looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range. Jacobson misses with a wild body shot. Jacobson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacobson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jacobson throws an off balance right hand
and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bathory lands a nice looking body kick. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Jacobson moved out of range. Jacobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Jacobson defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Bathory moves out of range of the body kick. Bathory throws a leg kick but Jacobson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacobson. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jacobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobson. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it. Jacobson shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2# Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Jacobson is out of range. Bathory drops his hands momentarily and Jacobson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Jacobson throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory connects with a leg kick. Jacobson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Jacobson misses with a body kick. Jacobson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Jacobson is predictable there and Bathory counters with an inside leg kick. Bathory throws a wild body kick that Jacobson sees coming a mile off. Bathory looks to land a body kick but Jacobson moved away. Jacobson lands a slapping body shot.
Bathory misses with a hook. Jacobson ducked under it nicely. Jacobson throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Bathory connects with a body shot. Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobson's head back.
Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Jacobson misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target. Bathory is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
Jacobson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Jacobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Jacobson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3# Jacobson thows a body kick. Bathory tries to catch it but that hurt him. Jacobson lands a head shot. Bathory throws the left hand but Jacobson avoids the punch easily. Some bone on bone action there as Jacobson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jacobson moves out of range as Bathory strikes. A little jabbing left from Jacobson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bathory takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bathory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacobson momentarily.
Jacobson scores with a jab. Jacobson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobson takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Jacobson slips a straight right by Bathory. Jacobson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Jacobson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jacobson has time to react. 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! Jacobson scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Bathory misses. Jacobson just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Jacobson connects with a single shot there. Jacobson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A big left from Bathory misses. Jacobson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacobson lands with a shot to the body. That kick from Bathory tenderised Jacobson's leg. Jacobson is trying to keep his angry face on. Jacobson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacobson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jacobson. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat.
Jacobson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jacobson 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. Bathory checks a leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jacobson looks to land a body kick but Bathory moved away. Bathory thinks about countering with a body kick. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Jacobson avoids it. A bone on bone clash there as Jacobson blocks the leg kick.
Jacobson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Jacobson ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arzlan Bathory. Well Bathory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory retains his lightweight title! An out of breath Arzlan Bathory thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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PFC 113 Urani vs Bathory
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1# Urani blocks a jab. Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Bathory lands with a kick to the ribs.
Urani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Urani throws a right hand that Bathory ducks under and follows up with a left that Bathory also avoids with ease. Bathory cracks Urani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Urani takes one to the side of the head.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bathory throws a poor cross that misses
and Bathory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1# Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urani throws out the jab. Urani missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Urani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Urani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bathory bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Urani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Urani appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bathory throws a lazy uppercut
and Urani counters with a stiff right hand. A head kick misses from Urani. Urani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks. A head kick misses from Urani. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Urani avoids it. Urani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Urani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Urani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2# Urani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urani has time to react. Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bathory lands a jab. Nice uppercut there from Bathory. Urani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot. Urani thinks about countering with a body kick. Bathory misses with a double jab.
Bathory works the jab nicely. Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Urani off the cage and back into range.#CL# Urani closes the distance and clinches. Bathory lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Urani backwards. Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Urani.
#BC2# Bathory's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Urani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3# Urani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Urani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Urani. Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here. Urani throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Urani scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A head kick misses from Urani. Bathory thuds his right hand into Urani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Urani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Urani off balance momentarily. Bathory digs a good hook to Urani's body.
Bathory jabs Urani to the body, keeping him at a distance. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urani checks it well. A counter left hand to the body from Urani misses its target. Urani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Urani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bathory scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urani in his tracks. Urani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4# Urani just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bathory avoids the body shot from Urani.
Jab by Bathory. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory checks the leg kick. Bathory tests Urani's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bathory keeps Urani at a distance using the push kick. Urani scores with a decent looking hook. Bathory avoids the body shot from Urani.
A big left from Urani misses. It seemed like Bathory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Urani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bathory lands a head shot. Bathory lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Urani does no damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Urani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory throws a leg kick but Urani moved away. A combination from Urani does no damage. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A clash of legs there as Urani blocks the low kick. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory cracks Urani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bathory misses with a hook. Urani throwing a counter right hand but Bathory manages to avoid it. Urani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory avoids the head kick by Urani.
Bathory throws a counter combo. Decent striking displayed by Bathory there. Urani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bathory works the jab nicely. A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. #T1# Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Urani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Urani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory. Urani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bathory lands a body shot.
Urani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bathory misses with a right hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Urani takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Urani stuns Bathory with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Urani throws a half hearted mid kick. Urani slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bathory connects with a leg kick. Urani looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A looping hook to the body misses from Urani. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Urani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat.
#T2# Bathory smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Urani scores with a jab to the body. Bathory has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Urani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL# Urani clinches. Urani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Urani has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC# Urani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Urani takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Bathory throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Urani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. Urani throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bathory cracks Urani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory.#T3# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
Bathory lands a lovely overhand right. Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urani swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Bathory takes one to the chin there. A leg kick checked by Urani. It looked like Urani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Urani slips under a jab from Bathory. Urani avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Urani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bathory with a jab. Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Urani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bathory circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bathory takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses. Bathory throws a wild body kick that Urani sees coming a mile off. Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bathory cracks Urani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory avoids a punch combination nicely.
Urani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urani misses with a looping right. Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Urani cracks Bathory with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urani tries to clinch there but Bathory circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Bathory as he connects with a hook. Urani punishes Bathory's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Bathory tried to score with a low kick but Urani checks it. Bathory lands a body shot.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# A head kick misses from Urani. Urani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bathory cracks Urani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Urani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bathory misses with a body punch
and Urani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bathory lands a jab to Urani's midsection. Urani with a hook. Bathory checks a low kick from Urani. Bathory throws a leg kick but Urani checks it. Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Bathory stuns Urani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Urani swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Urani with a body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body kick there by Bathory. Urani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Urani was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Urani throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory thinks about the counter body kick. Urani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1# Bathory tries to land a body kick and Urani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bathory thinking. Bathory misses with a leg kick and Urani counters with a nice uppercut. An inside leg kick lands from Urani. Urani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urani moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
A big right from Urani misses. Bathory throws out a counter right but Urani avoids it with no problem. Bathory darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Urani slips the punch. Bathory misses with an uppercut
and Urani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urani moves away. Urani seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urani manages to avoid it.#T2# Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bathory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Urani tries to clinch there but Bathory circles away.
Bathory is looking to slow Urani down with leg kicks. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Urani misses the body punch and Bathory counters with a low kick, right behind Urani 's knee. Urani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urani. Bathory swings widly with a right hand
and Urani counters with a left to the body. Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Bathory throws a hook but Urani blocks it. Urani shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bathory eats them both and turns towards Urani to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Urani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urani misses with an uppercut. Bathory misses with a hook. Urani wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3# Bathory connects with a right hand. Urani shakes it off. Bathory has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Urani finds it's way round the side to connect with Bathory's head. Urani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bathory. Urani cracks a nice hook into Bathory's ribs. Bathory lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A jab from Bathory misses. Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Urani moves into the clinch. Urani takes a shot to the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Urani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Urani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory cracks a nice hook into Urani's ribs.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urani's sensitive parts. Urani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory throws a hook to the side of Urani's head but Urani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Urani throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bathory avoids it. Urani misses with a straight right. Bathory scores with a jab. Urani acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bathory lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bathory's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Urani connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bathory scrambles back to his feet. Urani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Urani takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory misses the shot to the body. Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Urani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A solid leg kick lands there for Urani.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory connects with a right hand. Urani shakes it off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Arzlan Bathory just about did enough to take it. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# Bathory slips under a jab from Urani. Urani is looking to clinch. Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw. Bathory throws a nice inside leg kick. Bathory misses the jab. Urani fakes the leg kick and cracks Bathory in the body. Bathory misses with a low kick as Urani jumps back. Urani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory sizes up Urani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Urani throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here. Urani digs a good body shot into Bathory's ribs. Urani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab lands there for Bathory.#T1# Urani moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. Urani loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Urani's calf. Bathory lets loose with a powerful body kick. Urani will feel that in the morning. Bathory misses with a body kick. Urani throws a body shot but no joy. Decent striking displayed by Bathory there. Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Urani misses with a hook to the body
and Bathory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Urani slips under a jab. Urani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bathory 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. Urani appears to be looking for a big counter. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Urani's front leg but catches the back leg as Urani tries to avoid it. #T2# Bathory slips a straight right by Urani. Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Urani throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. Bathory is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Urani with a body shot. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Urani ducks down to avoid it. Urani takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Urani drops his hands momentarily and Bathory takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Urani avoids it. Bathory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urani. Urani circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Urani blocks the body kick.
Urani looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urani. That did some damage! Bathory gets off balance looking for a body kick and Urani counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bathory connects with a single shot there. That kick from Bathory tenderised Urani's leg. Urani is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Urani's calf. Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Urani will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3# Bathory throws a hook to the side of Urani's head but Urani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Urani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Urani missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice straight punches there by Bathory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bathory. Urani scores with a head kick.
Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Urani thinks about countering with a head kick. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Bathory. A looping hook to the body misses from Urani. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Urani lands a nice hook to Bathory's body. Bathory takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bathory changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Bathory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bathory looks to land a body kick but Urani moved away.#T4# Bathory circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Urani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory feints a counter leg kick. Bathory misses with a straight right. Bathory misses with a leg kick. Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Urani misses the shot to the body. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urani. Bathory is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Urani with a body shot. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urani moves into range and connects with a jab. Bathory finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A jab from Bathory misses. Urani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that fourth round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Urani's head back.
Urani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bathory throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Urani off balance momentarily. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Urani takes a shot right to the bread basket. Urani moves out of range of the strikes. Urani wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Bathory lands with a straight right. Urani didn't see that one coming. Bathory fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Urani does a little dance to reset his feet. Urani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Urani's head back.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Urani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1# Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Urani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Urani swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory throws out a counter right but Urani avoids it with no problem. Urani moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Urani has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bathory. Urani on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Urani on the wrong end of a nice hook. No joy there for Bathory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bathory feints and then cracks Urani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urani down. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Urani is out of range. Urani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Urani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Urani takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Ephram Urani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urani.
Urani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Urani misses with a body shot.
Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Urani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bathory cracks Urani with a right hand to the side of the head. Urani just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory scores with a kick to the midsection. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Urani is just out of range.#CL# Urani forces Bathory back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC# Urani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Urani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Urani misses with a wild body shot. Bathory tries a quick counter leg kick but Urani is wise to it. Bathory staying out of range there. Urani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Urani takes one to the chin there. Urani moves out of range of the body kick. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bathory - that will leave a mark!
Bathory cracks the inside of Urani's front leg. Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory connects with a single shot there. Urani throws a sloppy body shot
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Urani slips a straight right by Bathory. Urani appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bathory connects with a leg kick. Urani looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. This has been an exciting period of action! A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Nice defenses there by Urani. Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A shot to the body from Urani misses and Bathory counters with a stiff right hand. Bathory works Urani's body with a nice hook. Bathory jabs Urani to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Bathory tries a low kick but Urani avoids it. A bone on bone clash there as Urani blocks the leg kick.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Urani throws a lazy uppercut
and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Bathory winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:50 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory is the new lightweight champion! An out of breath Arzlan Bathory thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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PFC 107 Tuala vs Brakely
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1# Bottura takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Good shot there by Bathory. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Bottura down. Bottura thumps Bathory with a low kick. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. A jab from Bathory misses. Bathory lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory scores with a punch to the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Nice defenses there by Bottura. Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory misses with a leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bottura takes a step back to recover. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Bottura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bottura motions for Bathory to come forward. Bottura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory moves away from the strike by Bottura. Bottura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bottura swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bottura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bottura throws a head kick that misses. Bathory blocks a jab. Bathory misses with a two punch combination.
As Bathory backs away, Bottura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Bottura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bottura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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! Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.#T2# Bathory looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range. Bottura slips under a jab from Bathory. Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bottura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Bottura tried to score with a low kick but Bathory checks it. Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bottura delivers a nice body kick. Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bathory counters with a body kick. Bottura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bottura there as he acknowledges the shot. Bathory lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. A low kick from Bottura misses and Bathory counters with a slapping leg kick. Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A bone on bone clash there as Bottura blocks the leg kick.
Bottura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3# Bottura misses the jab. Bathory lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bottura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bottura takes a step back to recover. Bathory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Bathory lands with a right hand. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory checks a leg kick. Bottura backing away here, and Bathory unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bathory cracks the inside of Bottura's front leg. Bottura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory is looking to score with low kicks. As Bathory backs away, Bottura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory checks a leg kick nicely. Bottura tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bathory 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.
#T4# Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range. Bottura half committed to a counter leg kick. Bottura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bottura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bottura cracks Bathory with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Bathory. That snapped Bottura's head back.
Bottura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bathory connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bottura scrambles back to his feet. Bathory throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a left to the body. Bottura throws a body shot but no joy. Bottura lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Bottura throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It seemed like Bathory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bathory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bottura momentarily.
Bathory is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bottura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. Bathory moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
Bathory tests Bottura's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bathory throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and moves out of range. Bottura swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bottura needs to keep his hands up - Bathory had a free shot at his head there. Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Bathory avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bottura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bathory connects with a body shot. Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory is looking to score with low kicks.#T1# Bottura connects with a right hand. Bathory shakes it off. Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw. Bottura throws a lazy head kick and Bathory counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Bottura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bottura moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bottura moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Bottura thinks about countering with a body kick. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away. Bottura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bottura tries to score with a low kick but Bathory moves his leg out of the way. Bathory takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bathory pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bottura back to the cage. Bathory follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bottura staying out of range there. Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Bottura's knee but Bottura avoids it well. #T2# A big left from Bathory misses. A kick lands to the mid section there for Bathory. Bottura is looking to wear down Bathory with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Bottura swings widly with a right hand
letting Bathory counter with a right hand. Sloppy strikes from Bottura. Those never looked like landing. Bottura throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Bottura only half commits. Bottura misses the jab. Bottura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Good exchange - Bathory coming out on top. Bottura thumps Bathory with a low kick. Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A good leg kick by Bathory. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bottura might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Bathory fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bottura misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. Bottura moves out of range of the strikes. Bottura thinks about countering with a head kick. Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Bathory misses with a body shot.
Bottura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bathory darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3# Bathory takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses. Bathory looks to land a combination. Bottura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Bottura throws a big shot that misses. Bathory avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bottura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bottura moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming. Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura throws a leg kick which misses Bathory's front leg but catches the back leg as Bathory tries to avoid it. Bottura throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Bottura closes the distance and clinches. Bathory taking a breather. Bottura jumps guard but Bathory turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bathory tries to work over Bottura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bathory walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Bottura slips a jab from Bathory.#CL# Bottura takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Bathory breaks from the clinch.
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bottura's sensitive parts. Bathory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bottura is looking for a counter combo. Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bottura seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bathory lands a jab to the head.
Bottura misses with a body kick. Bottura wants to clinch up but Bathory keeps it at a distance. Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory throws out a leg kick but Bottura moves out of range and Bathory only half commits. A little feinted left hand from Bottura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bathory lands with a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Bottura connects with an inside leg kick. Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bottura takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bottura feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down. Bottura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bottura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Bathory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nice cross by Bathory. Bathory takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bottura throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Bottura backing away here, and Bathory unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Bathory feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down. Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bathory paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bathory throws out a counter right but Bottura avoids it with no problem. Bathory defending well as Bottura loads up on a big left hand. Bathory connects with a leg kick. Bottura looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away. Bottura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1# Bottura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bathory cracks Bottura with an open hand slap. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bathory. Bottura throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Bathory looks to land a body kick but Bottura moved away. Bathory misses with a looping right. Bathory misses with a body kick. Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory motions for Bottura to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2# Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Bathory throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range. Bathory misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bottura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bottura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bottura. A thudding body kick lands there by Bathory!
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bathory throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A good leg kick by Bathory. Bathory throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Bathory lands a head shot. Bathory swats away the attempt to clinch by Bottura. Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Bathory throws an off balance right hand
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Bottura's leg but Bottura calmly moves out of range. Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura tries to land a leg kick but Bathory saw it coming and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Bottura 's head but he takes it in his stride. A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory. Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Bottura manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory. Bottura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bottura cracks Bathory with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bottura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Bottura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage!#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bottura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bathory tries a quick counter leg kick but Bottura is wise to it. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory blocks a leg kick. Bathory throws a leg kick but Bottura checks it. Bathory throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Bottura wants to clinch up but Bathory keeps it at a distance. A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target. A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bottura moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bathory swats away the attempt to clinch by Bottura. Bottura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Bathory winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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PFC 103 Mirage vs Lafitte
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Fitzpatrick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzpatrick is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Fitzpatrick saw that one coming. Bathory moves out of range as Fitzpatrick strikes. Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it. Bathory catches Fitzpatrick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Fitzpatrick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzpatrick should have avoided that one. Nice body punch from Bathory. A slapping body kick lands there for Bathory. A leg kick checked by Fitzpatrick. Nice shot lands for Bathory. 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! Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzpatrick. Bathory drops his hands momentarily and Fitzpatrick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch. Bathory lands an overhand right. Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Bathory feints and then cracks Fitzpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzpatrick down. Fitzpatrick lands a really nice looking cross but Bathory seems unphased.
Fitzpatrick misses with the combination.
Bathory slips a jab from Fitzpatrick. Nice jab there from Fitzpatrick. Bathory swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Bathory misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzpatrick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot. Bathory misses with a leg kick. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory is looking to chop away at Fitzpatrick's legs. A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target. Bathory throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory tests Fitzpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bathory misses with a right hand and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bathory is looking to land body kicks.#CL2# Fitzpatrick rushes Bathory and presses him up against the cage. Bathory tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bathory is trying to stall.
Bathory wants to break free but Fitzpatrick has control.
Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Bathory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land. A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick. Bathory working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick is pushing Bathory up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Bathory. Bathory blocks an elbow strike. Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch. Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Bathory blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick. Bathory digs a right hand into Fitzpatrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzpatrick's gas tank. Bathory tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Bathory lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4# Bathory effectively controlling the action here. Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Bathory throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bathory creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bathory avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick. A nice left hand lands by Bathory.
Bathory controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bathory for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Fitzpatrick tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Bathory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. No joy there for Fitzpatrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bathory throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Bathory works the jab nicely. Bathory avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with the combination.
Bathory lands a slapping body shot.
Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzpatrick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzpatrick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2# Fitzpatrick closes the distance and pushes Bathory back into the cage. Bathory misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fitzpatrick lands with a left to the head. Bathory tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around? Bathory is trying to force a seperation but Fitzpatrick has the dominant position. Bathory cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot. Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1# Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses. Bathory scores with a nice hook to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bathory. Bathory misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fitzpatrick pushes Bathory back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bathory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fitzpatrick lands with a right to the head. Bathory misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside. Bathory lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzpatrick or not. Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. Bathory taking a breather. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
#T2# Fitzpatrick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bathory looking to stall.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Bathory. Bathory is pushing Fitzpatrick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land. Fitzpatrick stalling the fight.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bathory lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards. Fitzpatrick lands with a short shot to the head. Bathory blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Bathory misses with a short punch on the inside. Fitzpatrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3# Bathory scores with a shoulder strike. Bathory misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a damaging elbow. #BC# Bathory manages to break the clinch.
Bathory defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand. Bathory throws a push kick but Fitzpatrick slaps the foot to one side. Fitzpatrick misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bathory walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bathory swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bathory drops his hands momentarily and Fitzpatrick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2# Fitzpatrick clinches up against the cage. Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bathory trying to control the position but instead, Fitzpatrick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bathory into the cage.#T4# Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bathory throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick lands a right hand. Bathory blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick. Bathory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bathorys head. Bathory trying to control the position but instead, Fitzpatrick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bathory into the cage. Bathory gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bathory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bathory creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Fitzpatrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Bathory throws a good cross that connects.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it. Bathory connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Bathory. Bathory throws out a powerful jab. A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Fitzpatrick throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Fitzpatrick's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid it. #T1# Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzpatrick's shoulder, as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid the shot. Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bathory moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Fitzpatrick cracks Bathory with a right hand to the side of the head. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Fitzpatrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Bathory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Fitzpatrick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bathory connects with the punch. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fitzpatrick staying out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet. Fitzpatrick staying out of range there. Bathory is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzpatrick. Danga de danga de dang - Fitzpatrick scores with a four punch combination! Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick. Bathory lands with a nice body kick. Bathory motions for Fitzpatrick to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Fitzpatrick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot. Fitzpatrick lands with a right hand. Fitzpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bathory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bathory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3# Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory misses the shot to the body. #CL2# Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Bathory up against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bathory. Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Bathory leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick works on Bathory's body with a couple of short punches.#BC# Bathory manages to break the clinch.
Bathory's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzpatrick under the eye. Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick. Fitzpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. A punch combination from Bathory misses. Fitzpatrick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot. That kick from Bathory tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory lands a front kick. Jab from Bathory.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Donk. Bathory catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzpatrick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Nice defenses there by Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Nice uppercut lands for Bathory. That snapped Fitzpatrick's head back.
Fitzpatrick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bathory scores with a kick to the midsection. Fitzpatrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the body kick. Bathory throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick checks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bathory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 97 Mirage vs Kitano
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Snow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bathory to the ground. Snow is now in Bathory's guard. Bathory tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bathory keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully. Snow postures up in Bathory's guard and throws a big left but Bathory blocks it. Snow stays in close to Bathory's body and controls the position. Snow trying to control but Bathory is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Snow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. A head kick misses from Snow. Snow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bathory.
#T1# Snow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bathory circles away. Snow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory wants to slow Snow down by chopping away at his legs. Snow drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bathory defends it well. Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw. Nice defenses there by Snow. Snow wants to counter the offense by Bathory and move into the clinch position. Snow takes one to the side of the head.
Snow misses with a few strikes there.
Bathory misses with a low kick. Snow drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bathory defends it well. Snow throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
#CL2# Snow has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Snow jumps into guard, dragging Bathory to the mat.
Bathory content to stall in guard here. Snow told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2# Bathory postures up.
Bathory controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Snow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bathory's guard. #REVB# Bathory has control of Snow's left arm, preventing Snow from doing any damage. Bathory looking to control.
#T3# Snow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Bathory is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Snow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Snow blocks a jab. Bathory slaps away a takedown attempt from Snow, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bathory clobbers Snow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bathory misses with a body shot.
Bathory takes a shot right to the bread basket. Snow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2# Bathory gets caught flat footed, as Snow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Snow wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving. Snow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bathory haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Snow with a flurry of punches that miss. Snow's corner is telling him to maintain position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Snow dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# A thudding body kick lands there by Bathory!
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bathory jabs at Snow's body. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Snow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Snow with a poor takedown and Bathory counters with a straight right hand. Snow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snow tries to move into range but Bathory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bathory lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Snow gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Snow pulls guard effortlessly. Snow looking to control.
#T1# Bathory being controlled here momentarily. Snow trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Snow is trying to hold Bathory in close to prevent damage but Bathory has managed to pass into half guard.
Snow is trying to get back to full guard. Snow trying to hold on to Bathory's head to control him but Bathory postures up.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Snow is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Snow actively working from the bottom here. Snow wants to control but Bathory is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bathory prevents Snow from improving his position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Snow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory. The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snow doesn't seem phased though. Bathory connects with a leg kick. Snow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snow. #T3# No luck for Snow with that takedown attempt. Snow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bathory paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Snow fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Snow. Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bathory throws a leg kick but Snow moved away. Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around? Bathory swings away with a body shot that misses
and Snow counters with a three punch combo that has Bathory backing up. Bathory nods at Snow to acknowledge the strikes. Bathory will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Snow unleashes a big counter combination but Bathory bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Snow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Bathory stuffs the takedown. Bathory connects with a single shot there.#T4# An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. Snow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bathory defends well and Snow ends up having to push Bathory into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away. Bathory explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snow's head backwards. Bathory misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely. Snow wants to clinch up but Bathory keeps it at a distance. Bathory cracks the inside of Snow's front leg. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it. Snow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Bathory throws a leg kick but Snow sees it coming and checks it nicely. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Snow shoots for a double leg takedown but Bathory sprawls well. He's pushed Snow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2# Snow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Snow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory 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# Snow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bathory. Snow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bathory is fending him off so far but Snow persists. Nope, Bathory circles away and we're back to standing. Snow moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bathory avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Snow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Snow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Snow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Snow tries to pull guard but Bathory holds him up against the cage and eventually Snow drops back down to his feet.
Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Snow. Snow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1# Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. Snow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Bathory is looking to control Snow's arms but Snow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bathory has his back to the cage. #BC# Bathory breaks the clinch.
Nik Snow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it. Snow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bathory jabs at Snow's body. Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it. Snow defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. Bathory feints and then cracks Snow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snow down. Bathory scores with a jab. Snow moves forwards but Bathory connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2# Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Bathory lands a nice looking body shot.
Snow is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A big left from Bathory misses. #CL2# Snow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is 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! Good body shot from Bathory.
#BC2# Snow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Snow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bathory as he jumps to the side. Bathory misses with a leg kick. Snow steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bathory. Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snow. Snow shoots in looking for a takedown but Bathory manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bathory appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Snow blocks a head kick by Bathory.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3# Snow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The fight stays on the outside here - Snow looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bathory moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses. No luck for Snow with that takedown attempt. Bathory lands a head shot. Snow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bathory avoids it really well and circles away. Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Snow should have avoided that one. #T4# Bathory stuns Snow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Snow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Snow's leg but Snow calmly moves out of range. Bathory throws a front kick that sends Snow stumbling back into the cage. Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snow's calf. Snow fails with a takedown attempt. Snow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. 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! Bathory dips to his left and cracks Snow with an uppercut! Bathory throws a good cross that connects.
Snow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bathory swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bathory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory 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:
PFC 93 Slurper vs Tetsuo
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1# The Multi Hunter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. The Multi Hunter takes one to the chin there. Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Nice defenses there by The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from The Multi Hunter. Bathory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Multi Hunter's hands. The Multi Hunter misses with a straight left. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bathory. The Multi Hunter walks into a left hand. Bathory misses with a hook. The Multi Hunter ducked under it nicely. Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Bathory throws a solid leg kick but The Multi Hunter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory. The Multi Hunter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. A good leg kick by Bathory. Bathory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Multi Hunter if he has to take too many more of those.
Bathory tries a low kick but The Multi Hunter avoids it. The Multi Hunter misses with a straight right. Bathory avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bathory defending well as The Multi Hunter loads up on a big left hand. #T1# A big right from Bathory misses. Bathory takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Multi Hunter misses with a low kick. Bathory scores with a jab. Bathory lands a jab to the head.
The Multi Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Multi Hunter shoots in but Bathory avoids the takedown attempt easily. The Multi Hunter lands with a nice body punch. A combination from Bathory does no damage. The Multi Hunter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bathory is able to avoid easily. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bathory fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Multi Hunter just manages to avoid it. The Multi Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Multi Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily. A low kick from The Multi Hunter misses and Bathory counters with a slapping leg kick. The Multi Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
The Multi Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory.#T2# The Multi Hunter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The Multi Hunter throws a wild body kick that Bathory sees coming a mile off. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bathory throws a good cross that connects.
Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Multi Hunter. Bathory with a nice cross. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Multi Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory scores with a nice body kick.
The Multi Hunter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bathory finds it's way round the side to connect with The Multi Hunter's head. The Multi Hunter connects with a high kick. The Multi Hunter misses the shot to the body. Bathory sizes up The Multi Hunter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A clash of legs there as The Multi Hunter blocks the low kick. The Multi Hunter slips under a jab from Bathory. The Multi Hunter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. The Multi Hunter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bathory rather than just go for the knockout. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter blocks the body kick.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but The Multi Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it. The Multi Hunter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. The Multi Hunter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3# Bathory with a nice cross. A solid body kick from Bathory. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter slips under a jab from Bathory. Bathory scores with a body shot.
The Multi Hunter takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
The Multi Hunter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Multi Hunter is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Bathory connects with a crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice jab there from Bathory. The Multi Hunter tried to score with a low kick but Bathory checks it. The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick but Bathory checks it. The Multi Hunter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Bathory is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Bathory throws a series of punches but The Multi Hunter moves out of range. #T4# The Multi Hunter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory moves away from the strike by The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter lands a head kick. Bathory smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Multi Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. The Multi Hunter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bathory walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The Multi Hunter throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bathory goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. The Multi Hunter connects with a nice looking jab.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Decent striking displayed by The Multi Hunter there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bathory misses with a looping left. Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bathory tries to land a leg kick but The Multi Hunter saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# The Multi Hunter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. The Multi Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. The Multi Hunter misses with a double jab.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut. The Multi Hunter motions for Bathory to come forward. The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. The Multi Hunter motions for Bathory to come forward. The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. The Multi Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
As Bathory backs off The Multi Hunter throws a huge counter combo but Bathory manages to avoid it all. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but The Multi Hunter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bathory has got the better of the exchanges. Jab from The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter misses with a head kick.
Bathory quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Multi Hunter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory is looking to chop away at The Multi Hunter's legs. The Multi Hunter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Multi Hunter moves away.#T1# Bathory thuds a left hand into The Multi Hunter's body. The Multi Hunter tries to land a leg kick but Bathory saw it coming and moves away.
The Multi Hunter is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs. A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The Multi Hunter misses with a straight left. The Multi Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss. The Multi Hunter throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and The Multi Hunter only half commits. Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The Multi Hunter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Multi Hunter. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. The Multi Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Multi Hunter's calf. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Good shot there by Bathory. Both fighters circling a little - The Multi Hunter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Good leg kick by The Multi Hunter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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! The Multi Hunter moves forwards but Bathory connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps The Multi Hunter's head back.
#T2# The Multi Hunter connects with an inside leg kick. The Multi Hunter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks The Multi Hunter off balance momentarily. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. The Multi Hunter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks. Bathory misses with an uppercut. The Multi Hunter saw that one coming. The Multi Hunter on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bathory walks into a left hand. Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bathory 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. Bathory misses with a body kick. The Multi Hunter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory looks to land a right hand but The Multi Hunter moved out of range. The Multi Hunter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The Multi Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The Multi Hunter slips under a jab from Bathory. The Multi Hunter moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory's corner calls for a 1-2. Bathory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3# Bathory dips to his left and cracks The Multi Hunter with an uppercut! The Multi Hunter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bathory's head. The Multi Hunter misses with a hook
and Bathory counters with a lovely straight right hand! The Multi Hunter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bathory takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bathory moves out of range of the leg kick from The Multi Hunter. A looping hook to the body misses from The Multi Hunter. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid it. A swing and a miss from Bathory. The Multi Hunter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Good work by Bathory as he checks the leg kick. Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bathory lands a nice looking body kick. Bathory staying out of range there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The Multi Hunter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bathory thuds his right hand into The Multi Hunter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4# Bathory checks a low kick from The Multi Hunter. Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The Multi Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bathory as he avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target. Bathory lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Multi Hunter will feel that in the morning. The Multi Hunter misses with a body punch
and Bathory counters with a stiff right hand. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but The Multi Hunter slips the punch. The Multi Hunter throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat.
The Multi Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The Multi Hunter scores with a body shot.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Multi Hunter's sensitive parts. The Multi Hunter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory. The Multi Hunter throws a big shot that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The Multi Hunter defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The Multi Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
The Multi Hunter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# The Multi Hunter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. The Multi Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from The Multi Hunter. Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Multi Hunter can do to turn this around? Bathory ducks right into an uppercut from The Multi Hunter. Bathory throws a body punch but The Multi Hunter moves out of range. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Multi Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily. The Multi Hunter with the counter takedown but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory slips a straight right by The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Bathory wants to slow The Multi Hunter down by chopping away at his legs. The Multi Hunter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. The Multi Hunter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Multi Hunter jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Multi Hunter. Nice cross by The Multi Hunter. Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The Multi Hunter misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The Multi Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bathory paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1# A nice inside leg kick there by The Multi Hunter. That's going to slow Bathory down. The Multi Hunter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory. The Multi Hunter scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2# The Multi Hunter gets a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bathory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bathory scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC# Bathory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The Multi Hunter tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory clobbers The Multi Hunter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bathory looks to throw the jab but The Multi Hunter is out of range. A swing and a miss from The Multi Hunter. 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! The Multi Hunter throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The Multi Hunter slips under a jab from Bathory. Dog The Multi Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick that misses. Crunch! Bathory slams his shin into The Multi Hunter's torso. The Multi Hunter throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. It seemed like The Multi Hunter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid it. Bathory avoids the head kick by The Multi Hunter.
A combination from Bathory does no damage. The Multi Hunter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The Multi Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory misses with a body shot.
The Multi Hunter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bathory defends it well. The Multi Hunter throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory scores with a body shot.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory misses with a straight left. The Multi Hunter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3# Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A head kick from The Multi Hunter lands but Bathory takes it in his stride. The Multi Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
The Multi Hunter tried to score with a low kick but Bathory checks it. A jab lands there for The Multi Hunter.#CL2# The Multi Hunter has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Bathory - that landed with a thud.
Bathory misses with a short punch on the inside. The Multi Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Multi Hunter working aggressively here.
Bathory blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from The Multi Hunter.
Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Multi Hunter's elbow. Still in the clinch, Bathory scores with a nice short uppercut. Bathory tries a body shot but The Multi Hunter blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bathory. Bathory blocks an uppercut.
The Multi Hunter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The Multi Hunter tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The Multi Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Multi Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The Multi Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The Multi Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. A right handed body shot lands from The Multi Hunter.
Bathory digs a right hand into The Multi Hunter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Multi Hunter's gas tank. The Multi Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
The Multi Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Bathory manages to break the clinch.
The Multi Hunter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bathory lands a nice looking body kick. Good exchange - Bathory coming out on top. The fighters circling - The Multi Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And Bathory counters with a quick kick to the body but The Multi Hunter blocks it. The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick which misses Bathory's front leg but catches the back leg as Bathory tries to avoid it. Bathory defending well as The Multi Hunter loads up on a big left hand. The Multi Hunter throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The Multi Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Dog The Multi Hunter. I think Bathory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ABW 192 Verygood - Murhaa
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1# Salieri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bathory is fending him off so far but Salieri persists. Nope, Bathory circles away and we're back to standing. Bathory slips a jab from Salieri. Bathory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salieris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Salieri throws the kick towards the body but Bathory avoids it. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salieri. Salieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salieri momentarily.
Bathory catches Salieri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. A jab from Salieri misses. Bathory walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Salieri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Salieri throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Salieri lands with a right hand. Salieri throws a leg kick and Bathory counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Salieri with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Salieri missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salieri. That did some damage! Salieri misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bathory walks into a jab. Salieri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well. Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Salieri is out of range. #T1# Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Salieri's knee but Salieri avoids it well. A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bathory, as that shot connected.
Salieri shoots for a takedown but Bathory saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salieri. Bathory misses the shot to the body. Bathory misses with a hook. Salieri ducked under it nicely. Salieri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. Bathory on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bathory lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bathory lands with a good body shot. Salieri takes a shot right to the bread basket. Salieri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye. Salieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Salieri throws a leg kick which misses Bathory's front leg but catches the back leg as Bathory tries to avoid it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bathory checks a leg kick. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. It looked like Salieri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2# Bathory throws a series of punches but Salieri avoids them all with ease. Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Salieri misses with a straight right. Salieri misses with a straight left. A jab from Bathory misses. Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Salieri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Salieri lands a front kick. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salieri. Bathory changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory throws out a leg kick but Salieri moves out of range and Bathory only half commits. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Salieri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bathory just manages to avoid it. Salieri lands with a slapping head kick. Salieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salieri throws a nice looking combination but Bathory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bathory looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A bone on bone clash there as Bathory blocks the leg kick.
Bathory throws a wild body kick that Salieri sees coming a mile off. Bathory is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salieri rather than just go for the knockout. A clash of legs there as Salieri blocks the low kick.#TD# Salieri closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salieri lands in his opponent's guard. Salieri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Salieri postures up in Bathory's guard and throws a big left but Bathory blocks it. Bathory preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Salieri throws an elbow that misses. Bathory uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salieri's guard. Nice move by Bathory!#REVB# Salieri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bathory is one step ahead there. Salieri managing to control the position. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bathory slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Salieri seems keen to control Bathory's posture. Salieri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bathory manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Salieri wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Salieri will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Nice shot lands for Bathory. Bathory throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Salieri. Bathory lands with an overhand left. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Salieri as he checks the leg kick. Bathory cracks Salieri with an open hand slap.#TD# Salieri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bathory manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Bathory looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Salieri puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Bathory gets back to full guard.
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Bathory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Salieri with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1# Salieri postures up in Bathory's guard and throws a big left but Bathory blocks it. Salieri postures up and lands a big shot to Bathory's brow. Salieri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Salieri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Salieri throws an elbow that misses. Bathory uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salieri's guard. Nice move by Bathory!#REVB# Salieri has his hands on Bathory's head, controlling the position. #T2# Bathory looking to pass the guard. Salieri pulls Bathory in to control the position. Bathory controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Salieri looking to control.
Salieri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bathory manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Salieri throws an elbow that misses. Bathory uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salieri's guard. Nice move by Bathory!#REVB##T3# Bathory won't allow Salieri to sweep him here. Bathory controls from within his opponent's guard. Salieri managing to control the position. Salieri continues to stall.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salieri is on top in guard.
#REVR# Salieri trying to control but Bathory is working from the bottom. Salieri looking to sit in guard and control but Bathory gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Salieri wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bathory is now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Salieri checks a leg kick. Bathory has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bathory there as he acknowledges the shot. Salieri tries to move into range but Bathory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bathory. Salieri shrugs it off though. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salieri. Salieri sizes up Bathory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Salieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory blocks a jab. Bathory lands with a straight right. Salieri didn't see that one coming. Salieri with a nice cross. A head kick by Salieri misses letting Bathory counter with a right hand. Bathory throws a hook but Salieri avoids it easily. Salieri moves out of range of the body kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away. Bathory stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bathory wants it to stay on the feet. Salieri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bathory swings for the body but Salieri moves out of range.
Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Salieri avoids it.#T1# Salieri looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming. A countering left hand to the body from Bathory misses. Salieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage! Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Salieri. Salieri throws out a powerful jab. Bathory darts in and out, connecting with a jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bathory. Bathory slips a jab from Salieri. Bathory throws out a counter right but Salieri avoids it with no problem. Salieri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bathory circles away. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salieri. Salieri dives in for a single leg takedown but Bathory sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Salieri. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bathory blocks a leg kick. Salieri tries to land a leg kick but Bathory saw it coming and moves away.
Salieri is looking to score with low kicks. Bathory blocks a head kick by Salieri.
Salieri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salieri shoots in for a double leg but Bathory sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2# A clash of legs there as Bathory blocks the low kick. Bathory misses with a lunging right hand
letting Salieri counter with a right hand. Salieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Bathory takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. No joy there for Salieri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salieri manages to avoid it. Bathory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Salieri throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory misses the shot to the body. Salieri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salieri.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Salieri throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Salieri misses with a right hand and Bathory counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salieri thinking. Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Salieri ducks down to avoid it. #T3# Salieri looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Salieri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salieri. Salieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salieri doesn't seem phased though. Bathory throws a push kick but Salieri slaps the foot to one side. Good work by Salieri as he checks the leg kick. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Salieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bathory follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. A punch combination from Bathory misses. Salieri shoots for a double leg takedown but Bathory sprawls well. He's pushed Salieri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bathory looks to land a body kick but Salieri moved away.#TD# Salieri drives through with a takedown into Bathory's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Salieri slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Salieri distracts Bathory with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Salieri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Salieri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bathory is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Salieri forces his way into half guard. Bathory avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salieri. Bathory wants to control but Salieri is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bathory regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Salieri. Salieri throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Arzlan Bathory. I think Bathory 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arzlan Bathory! During a confident post fight interview, Arzlan Bathory thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ABW 186 Meat Boy - Wolf II
Date: Dec 27, 2018 |
#R1# Mizushima takes a body punch but keeps moving. Mizushima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bathory sprawls well. Bathory wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mizushima gets slowly back to his feet. A nice side step and Bathory releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Bathory scores with a hook. Mizushima shoots and misses and Bathory makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mizushima really felt that one! Mizushima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bathory defends well and Mizushima ends up having to push Bathory into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Bathory is trying to counter with his kicks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Mizushima. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mizushima throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Mizushima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bathory tries a quick counter leg kick but Mizushima is wise to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mizushima sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Bathory feints and then cracks Mizushima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mizushima down. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Mizushima. #T1# Mizushima misses with the ground and pound. You can see the frustration on Bathory's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Mizushima fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mizushima throws an elbow but Bathory slips to the side and avoids it well. Bathory managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mizushima.
Bathory holds on to Mizushima's head and controls the position momentarily. Mizushima is looking to take a break and control but Bathory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Mizushima working the ground and pound but Bathory is defending the strikes. Mizushima trying to control the position but Bathory is working away. #SUB# Mizushima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bathory has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2# Mizushima misses with an attempted head punch from side control. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Mizushima working the head and body with strikes. Bathory felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Bathory is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Mizushima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Bathory wants to control but Mizushima is keeping busy and won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bathory might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mizushima haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Bathory taking some punishment here, with Mizushima in his half guard. Bathory keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3# Mizushima working over Bathory with some ground and pound. Bathory looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Mizushima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bathory is staying active underneath Mizushima, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Mizushima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bathory's head. Mizushima landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Mizushima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mizushima. Bathory really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mizushima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Mizushima working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Mizushima working the head and body with strikes. #SUB# Mizushima seems to be working for a kimura but Bathory defends the submission attempt. Mizushima wants to pass to mount but Bathory is defending the position. #T4# Bathory regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mizushima. Mizushima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Mizushima has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Bathory avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bathory keeping moving, preventing Mizushima from controlling successfully. Bathory working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mizushima. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mizushima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bathory works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mizushima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mizushima wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving. Bathory working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Mizushima dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Mizushima doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bathory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bathory delivers a nice body kick. Mizushima shoots in but Bathory avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mizushima was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Bathory keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Mizushima. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mizushima tries for a takedown but Bathory circles away easily and Bathory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mizushima looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mizushima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bathory as he avoids it easily. Bathory let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Mizushima's front leg but catches the back leg as Mizushima tries to avoid it. #T1##TD# Mizushima shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mizushima showed some decent athleticism there. We've been hearing that Mizushima has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Bathory tries to roll over but Mizushima keeps him under control. Mizushima not landing any meaningful shots this time. Mizushima stalling. Ground and pound from Mizushima. Bathory controlling the position well. Bathory works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2# Mizushima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bathory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mizushima looking to pass the guard. Mizushima looking to sit in guard and control but Bathory gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB# Mizushima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bathory is aware though and is defending well. Bathory is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Mizushima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bathory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB# Mizushima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Mizushima keeping moving, preventing Bathory from controlling successfully. Mizushima controls Bathory momentarily but Bathory frees himself. #SUB# Mizushima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Mizushima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bathory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Bathory tries to free his leg and advance position but Mizushima is retaining full guard. #SUB# Mizushima is looking for a triangle here but Bathory uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bathory passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mizushima! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bathory tries to control but Mizushima wriggling away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Mizushima tries for a takedown but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bathory flicks out a counter leg kick but Mizushima steps away. Mizushima checks a low kick from Bathory. Mizushima goes for a double leg but Bathory avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bathory continues to drive forward. Mizushima is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bathory sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Mizushima. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mizushima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mizushima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bathory connects with a jab. A low kick from Mizushima is predictable there and Bathory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mizushima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bathory sprawls well. Bathory wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mizushima gets slowly back to his feet. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bathory misses with a low kick.#T1# Bathory stuffs the takedown attempt from Mizushima. Mizushima gets slowly back to his feet. Bathory's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mizushima under the eye. Bathory stuffs the takedown attempt from Mizushima. Mizushima gets slowly back to his feet. Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mizushima shoots for a double leg takedown but Bathory sprawls well. He's pushed Mizushima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mizushima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bathory as he jumps to the side. Mizushima with a poor takedown and Bathory counters with an inside leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mizushima shoots in looking for a takedown but Bathory manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mizushima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Mizushima dodges the punch combination from Bathory.
#T2# A jab from Bathory finds it's way through Mizushima's defenses. Mizushima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Mizushima saw it coming and moves away.
Mizushima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bathory throws a push kick but Mizushima slaps the foot to one side. Mizushima misses with a takedown attempt and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mizushima misses with a takedown attempt and Bathory counters with a good low kick that Mizushima was not able to check. Mizushima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bathory throws a sloppy head kick and Mizushima moves out of range easily. Bathory lands with a straight right. Mizushima didn't see that one coming.#T3# Bathory bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Bathory lands a right hook to the body.
Bathory motions for Mizushima to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Bathory throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Mizushima counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mizushima. Mizushima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bathory has Mizushima pulled in close to control his posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mizushima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bathory works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mizushima is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Kazushi Mizushima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bathory keeping full guard, as Mizushima tries to pass. #T4# Bathory has his hands on Mizushima's head, controlling the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mizushima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Mizushima throwing strikes but missing. Bathory keeping moving, preventing Mizushima from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Mizushima slips under a jab from Bathory. Bathory tries to work over Mizushima's front leg with a kick but Mizushima checks it. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mizushima is defended easily by Bathory. Bathory tries a quick counter leg kick but Mizushima is wise to it.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bathory 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! A victorious Arzlan Bathory 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:
ABW 179 Perez - Gonza
Date: Nov 27, 2018 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from Pspic. Those never looked like landing. Pspic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pspic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bathory lands a jab. Pspic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bathory backs up against the cage.
Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pspic avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Pspic lands a lovely overhand right. Pspic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pspic throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pspic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Pspic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight. Bathory is looking to slow Pspic down with leg kicks. Bathory digs a good hook to Pspic's body.
Pspic looks to land a combination but Bathory avoids it well. Sloppy strikes from Pspic. Those never looked like landing. #CL2# Bathory clinches with his opponent.
#T1# Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bathory managing to block the knees to the body from Pspic.
Pspic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bathory.
Pspic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pspic scores with a nice hook to the head. Bathory softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bathory digs a right hand underneath Pspic's ribcage. Pspic let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bathory lands a shot to the body. Pspic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bathory is defending well for now. Pspic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pspic prevents a body shot from Bathory. Pspic missing with knees to the body.
Bathory gets through Pspic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pspic. Bathory lands a nice uppercut. Bathory blocks a body shot from Pspic. Pspic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bathory avoids it. Pspic tries to land knees in the clinch but Bathory avoids the damage to the body. Bathory misses with a body punch.
Bathory blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Bathory misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pspic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bathory. Bathory lands a hook to the side of the head. Bathory managing to block the knees to the body from Pspic.
Pspic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Bathory manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pspic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bathory.
Pspic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bathory lands a shoulder strike. Bathory has Pspic pushed against the cage. Pspic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. A nice right hand lands inside from Bathory. Bathory lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pspic backwards. Bathory working aggressively here.
Pspic tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pspic misses with some punches.
Bathory scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3# Bathory is leaning against Pspic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Bathory blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Pspic takes a shot to the head. Pspic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pspic missing with knees to the body.
Pspic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pspic pushes off an throws an elbow but Bathory leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Pspic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pspic tries to land knees in the clinch but Bathory avoids the damage to the body. Still in the clinch, Bathory scores with a nice short uppercut. Bathory blocks a body shot from Pspic. A left hand lands to the body for Pspic.
Bathory lands with a light punch inside. Bathory avoiding damage as Pspic throws knees to the body.
Pspic tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Pspic back against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bathory. Pspic tries to land a knee to the head but Bathory blocks with his arms.
Pspic has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Bathory softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory blocks a body shot from Pspic. #T4# Bathory is working Pspic over against the cage. Bathory lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bathory dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Pspic crunches a lovely knee into Bathory's ribcage. Pspic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right from Pspic. Pspic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. Pspic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pspic missing with knees to the body.
Bathory throws a punch but it's blocked by Pspic. Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch. Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bathory lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Pspic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pspic has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Bathory controlling the action here for a moment.
Pspic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bathory is defending well for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Petro Pspic will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bathory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pspic. Bathory shrugs it off though. Pspic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Pspic moves his leg out of the way. Petro Pspic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Pspic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bathory lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pspic backwards. Pspic misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory blocking some punches.
Pspic missing with knees to the body.
Pspic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bathory avoids it. Arzlan Bathory seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bathory works on Pspic's body with a couple of short punches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pspic. A head punch on the inside from Pspic fails to land. #T1# Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pspic's elbow. Bathory lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pspic backwards. Bathory on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bathory scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bathory avoids a wild elbow strike from Pspic. Bathory is struggling to control the position. Pspic misses with the head strike.
Pspic tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
A short uppercut from Pspic. Pspic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. Bathory slowing the pace effectively. Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pspic misses with the head strike.
Pspic scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bathory works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bathory pushes Pspic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Bathory. A hook to the body from Pspic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pspic tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Bathory on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bathory lands an uppercut. Pspic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bathory.
Pspic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bathory cracks Pspic with a nice body shot. Pspic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bathory avoids it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bathory. Pspic has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Bathory is pushing Pspic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Pspic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bathory throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pspics head. Pspic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory managing to block the knees to the body from Pspic.
Pspic misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory managing to block the knees to the body from Pspic.
#T3# A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land. Bathory lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pspic or not. Bathory managing to block the knees to the body from Pspic.
Bathory lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bathory. Bathory gets through Pspic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Pspic misses with a hook from the clinch. Bathory is working Pspic over against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pspic misses with a knee to the head. Bathory blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short body shot lands from Bathory as the two fighters clinch.
Bathory lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bathory lands a hook to the side of the head. Bathory gets through Pspic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bathory works on Pspic's body with a couple of short punches. Pspic tries to land knees in the clinch but Bathory avoids the damage to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pspic throws a head punch that misses. Pspic pushes off an throws an elbow but Bathory leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Bathory.
#T4# Bathory lands a shot to the body. Pspic working aggressively here.
Bathory lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Pspic throws a head punch that misses. Bathory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2# Bathory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pspic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Bathory lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pspic tries to bum rush Bathory with a series of wild strikes but Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bathory appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Pspic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bathory fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pspic takes a step back to recover. Pspic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pspic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bathory lands with a nice body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Bathory lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pspic will feel that in the morning. Pspic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bathory scores with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
Bathory lands with a shot to the body. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Pspic throws a leg kick that misses. Pspic throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Pspic only half commits. Pspic throws a right and a left that both miss. Nice body kick from Bathory. Petro Pspic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pspic takes one on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bathory!
Pspic throws a one two combo.
#T1# Bathory thuds his shin into the meat of Pspic's side. Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A slapping body kick lands there for Bathory. Bathory moves out of range as Pspic throws a body kick.
And Bathory responds with a good body kick, but Pspic manages to step out the way in time. Bathory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bathory takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Bathory lands with a good body shot. Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Pspic off balance momentarily. Pspic swinging wildly here.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses and Bathory counters with a stiff right hand. Bathory lands a head kick. Pspic smiles back at him and beckons him forward. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Bathory moves into the clinch. Pspic missing with knees to the body.
#T2# A short left from Bathory. Bathory prevents a body shot from Pspic. Pspic throws a head punch that misses. Pspic lands a body shot. Bathory working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bathory managing to block the knees to the body from Pspic.
A hook to the body from Bathory.
Bathory scores with an uppercut up the middle. Pspic crunches a lovely knee into Bathory's ribcage. Bathory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bathory stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bathory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bathory lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bathory lands a body punch in the clinch. Bathory lands an uppercut. Bathory lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Pspic scores with a nice short uppercut. Pspic tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Pspic back against the cage. Bathory lands with a right to the head. #T3# Bathory avoiding damage as Pspic throws knees to the body.
Bathory lands with a light punch inside. Bathory slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. A body shot lands from Bathory.
A hook to the body from Bathory.
Bathory throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Nice body punch from Bathory. Bathory pushes Pspic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bathory working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bathory scores with a shoulder strike. A left hand lands to the body for Bathory.
Pspic has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Bathory lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pspic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bathory lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4# Pspic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bathory avoids it. Bathory managing to block the knees to the body from Pspic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory tries to work over Pspic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bathory lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pspic backwards. Bathory lands a nice uppercut. Bathory lands a nice elbow. Pspic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Bathory lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bathory managing to block the knees to the body from Pspic.
Bathory lands with a short shot to the head. Bathory digs a right hand into Pspic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pspic's gas tank. A short uppercut from Bathory. Pspic takes a shot to the head. Bathory scores with an uppercut up the middle. Pspic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pspic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory managing to block the knees to the body from Pspic.
Pspic struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bathory has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! After winning the bout, Arzlan Bathory thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ABW 172 Bhullar - Potter
Date: Nov 01, 2018 |
#R1# Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Megalos.
Megalos looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming. Nice uppercut lands for Megalos. That snapped Bathory's head back.
Megalos misses with a looping right. Bathory avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Megalos controls the action.
Megalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Megalos misses with a short punch on the inside. A shot in the inside from Megalos. #BC2# Megalos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Megalos misses with a hook
and Bathory counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Megalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Megalos lands with a nice body kick. #T1# Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Megalos.
Megalos loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Megalos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Megalos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A jab from Megalos misses. Megalos feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down. Megalos checks a leg kick nicely. Bathory jabs at Megalos's body. Megalos tries to clinch up but Bathory circles away and keeps his distance. Bathory swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Megalos moved out of range. Bathory is looking to wear down Megalos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Megalos checks a leg kick. Megalos scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2# Megalos rushes Bathory and presses him up against the cage. Megalos working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Bathory.
Bathory misses with a short punch on the inside. Megalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Megalos. #T2# A battle for position here, against the cage. Bathory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Megalos misses with a body punch.
Megalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Megalos avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. Bathory lands a shoulder strike. Megalos working aggressively here.
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bathory tries to work over Megalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Megalos misses with the head strike.
A short left from Megalos. Megalos misses with a hook from the clinch. Megalos lands a left hand.
Bathory will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Megalos up against the cage. Megalos scores with a hook to the body.#T3# Megalos lands with a short shot to the head. Megalos misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Megalos lands with a light punch inside. Bathory has Megalos pressed against the cage.
Bathory lands with a left to the head. Bathory gets through Megalos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bathory throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Megaloss head. Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bathory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Megalos tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Megalos tries to break free but Bathory pushes him back against the cage. Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Megalos.
Megalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Megalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory lands a nice shot to the body. #T4# A right handed body shot lands from Bathory.
Megalos misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory misses with a body punch.
Megalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
Megalos lands with a right to the head. Megalos misses with a body punch.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Megalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Megalos controls his hands.
Bathory prevents a body shot from Megalos. Megalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Megalos breaks from the clinch.
Megalos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Megalos! But no joy. Bathory misses with a body kick. Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Megalos cracks the inside of Bathory's front leg. Megalos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bathory lands a jab to Megalos's midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Megalos manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Megalos. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Megalos. That did some damage! Bathory takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Megalos connects with an inside leg kick. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Megalos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Megalos 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 Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL# Bathory has closed the distance and engaged Megalos in a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. A short right from Megalos. Megalos working aggressively here.
Megalos tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Bathory. Megalos misses with a short punch on the inside. Megalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Vasilios Megalos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A head punch blocked on the inside by Megalos. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Megalos tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory misses with the head strike.
Megalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1# Bathory misses with a body punch.
Megalos misses with a short punch on the inside. Bathory stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Megalos scores with a shot to the side of Bathory's head. Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bathory blocks a body shot from Megalos. Megalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Megalos.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bathory throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bathory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bathory lands a body punch. A shot in the inside from Bathory. Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megalos. Bathory lands a shoulder strike. Bathory lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Megalos backwards. #T2# Megalos lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory misses with a body punch.
Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Megalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory working aggressively here.
Megalos misses with some punches.
Come on Bathory - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch. Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
Megalos is trying to break the clinch but Bathory has him pressed against the cage. Bathory digs a right hand into Megalos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Megalos's gas tank. Bathory misses with a short punch on the inside. Megalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. Megalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Megalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# A head punch on the inside from Megalos fails to land. Megalos cracks Bathory with a nice body shot. Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bathory lands a body shot. Bathory blocking some punches.
Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Megalos avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. Megalos lands a body shot. Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Megalos controls his hands.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage. Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Megalos digs a right hand into Bathory's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bathory's gas tank. Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bathory lands a left hand that snaps the head of Megalos backwards. Bathory gets through Megalos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Megalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bathorys head. Megalos lands a shoulder strike. #T4# Megalos misses with a hook from the clinch. Megalos lands with a short shot to the head. Bathory blocks a body shot from Megalos. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Megalos.
Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Megalos avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage. Megalos lands a nice uppercut. Megalos blocks a body shot from Bathory. Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Megalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. Megalos lands a left hand.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
Bathory takes a shot to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Megalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
Megalos lands with a short head shot on the inside. Megalos misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Megalos missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory throws a wild body kick that Megalos sees coming a mile off. Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Megalos's knee but Megalos avoids it well. Megalos getting the better of the striking in that exchange. An inside leg kick from Bathory misses. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Megalos.
A jab from Bathory does it's job there. A nice inside leg kick there by Megalos. That's going to slow Bathory down. #CL2# Megalos takes the fight into the clinch. Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch. Megalos tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Megalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. #BC2# Megalos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Megalos throws a wild body kick that Bathory sees coming a mile off. Nice body kick there by Megalos. Megalos misses with a body punch
and Bathory finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory scores with a hook.#T1# Bathory lands a jab to the nose. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Megalos saw that one coming. Megalos wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs. Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Megalos punishes Bathory's body with a nice straight punch. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory misses with a body shot.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Megalos throws a lazy body kick and Bathory counters with a nice low kick that buckles Megalos's knee momentarily. Bathory takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Megalos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory. Bathory takes a swing at Megalos's ribcage but misses. Megalos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Megalos checks a leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. #CL2# Megalos gets in close and instigates a clinch. Arzlan Bathory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The referee calls for Bathory to work.
Megalos tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
Nice body punch from Megalos - that landed with a thud.
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! Bathory working hard to break the clinch. Bathory throws a head punch that misses. Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bathory prevents a body shot from Megalos. A left hand lands to the body for Megalos.
Megalos misses with a body punch.
Bathory scores with a shoulder strike. Megalos lands a shot to the body. Megalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bathory lands a left hand.
Megalos scores with a shot to the side of Bathory's head. Megalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bathory. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A shot in the inside from Megalos. Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# Bathory throws a head punch that misses. A short body shot lands from Megalos as the two fighters clinch.
Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos misses with the head strike.
Bathory scores with a nice hook to the head. Megalos misses with the head strike.
Bathory has had enough of the clinch but Megalos keeps him there for the moment. Megalos tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Megalos misses with the head strike.
Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Megalos tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A quick uppercut on the inside from Megalos. Bathory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Megalos lands a shot to the body. Bathory misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Megalos. Megalos tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. #T4# Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch. Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Megalos misses with a body punch.
Megalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Megalos lands a right hand. A short left from Megalos. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory blocks a body shot from Megalos. Megalos scores with an uppercut up the middle. Megalos misses with a body punch.
Megalos is leaning against Bathory and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A nice left hand lands by Megalos.
Megalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Bathory backwards. #BC2# Megalos breaks the clinch.
Megalos keeps Bathory at a distance using the push kick. Megalos scores with a kick to the body.
Bathory takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight! Vasilios Megalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Megalos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilios Megalos!
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Event:
ABW 164 Bhullar - Harutyunyan
Date: Sep 27, 2018 |
#R1# Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edwin's sensitive parts. Bathory keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Edwin manages to circle out of the way. A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Bathory fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edwin, pushing him back against the cage. Edwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bathory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bathory lands a body shot. Edwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bathory blocks it with crossed arms. Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Edwin controls the action.
Edwin misses with the head strike.
Bathory taking a breather. Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Edwin controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bathory misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Edwin breaks the clinch.
Bathory looks for the body kick but Edwin saw that one coming. #T1# Bathory looks to land a body kick but Edwin moved away. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Edwin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage! Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Edwin. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwin. That did some damage! Edwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bathory misses the body punch and Edwin counters with a good low kick that Bathory was not able to check. Good leg kick by Edwin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Edwin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Edwin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Edwin avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Some bone on bone action there as Edwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Edwin takes a step back to recover. #T2# Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT# It looks like Martin Edwin has been cut. Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Edwin saw it coming and moves away.
Edwin tries a quick counter leg kick but Bathory is wise to it. Edwin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Edwin responds with a good body kick, but Bathory manages to step out the way in time. Edwin misses with a right hand and Bathory makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwin is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs. As Edwin backs away, Bathory returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edwin. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwin manages to avoid it. Edwin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edwin misses with a looping right. That kick from Bathory tenderised Edwin's leg. Edwin is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3# Bathory throws a sloppy body shot
and Edwin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Bathory lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edwin's calf. Bathory throws a leg kick and Edwin counters with a series of strikes. Bathory will be more careful next time no doubt. Edwin blocks the body kick.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Edwin's legs. Edwin feints a counter leg kick. Bathory connects with a leg kick. Edwin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Edwin misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwin. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. It appears Bathory was looking to counter with a kick there. Bathory is looking to wear down Edwin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Bathory tries to land a front kick but Edwin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory connects with a leg kick. Edwin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4# Bathory tries a low kick but Edwin avoids it. Edwin throws a counter combo. Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Edwin takes a step back to recover. Edwin scores with a shot to the body.
Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Edwin avoids it. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Edwin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bathory - the referee stops the clock and Edwin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bathory. Edwin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL# Bathory moves into the clinch. Edwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwin is working Bathory over against the cage. Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch. Bathory lands a nice shot to the body. Edwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edwin tries to stall but Bathory uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bathory scores with a nice hook to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. The cut man is working on Martin Edwin's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Bathory thows a leg kick but Edwin checks it and Edwin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Edwin's front leg but catches the back leg as Edwin tries to avoid it. Edwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwin connects with a leg kick. Bathory looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Edwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. Edwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bathory moves out of range as Edwin throws a body kick.
Edwin is looking to land body kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edwin misses with a low kick.
It looked like Bathory was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Edwin. Edwin throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well. Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Edwin fakes the leg kick and cracks Bathory in the body. #T1# Edwin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bathory. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Bathory scores with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Bathory. Edwin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory. Bathory throws a head kick but Edwin moves out of range.
Edwin unleashes a big counter combination but Bathory bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwin. That did some damage! Edwin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Edwin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bathory misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Edwin counters with a three punch combo that has Bathory backing up. Bathory nods at Edwin to acknowledge the strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Edwin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T2# A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Edwin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bathory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Edwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Edwin avoids it. Edwin tries to score with a low kick but Bathory moves his leg out of the way. Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bathory throws a leg kick enabling Edwin to counter with a crisp jab. Bathory's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edwin under the eye. Edwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bathory fires out a quick counter leg kick but Edwin just manages to avoid it. Bathory swings for the body but Edwin moves out of range.
Edwin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3# Bathory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A good leg kick by Bathory. Edwin lands with an overhand left. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Edwin's front leg but catches the back leg as Edwin tries to avoid it. Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Bathory stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edwin. Edwin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. As Bathory backs off Edwin throws a huge counter combo but Bathory manages to avoid it all. Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A leg kick checked by Edwin. Bathory lands a head shot. A thudding body kick lands there by Bathory!
Edwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory throws a wild body kick that Edwin sees coming a mile off. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bathory moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Edwin avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Bathory. Edwin takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Edwin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Edwin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bathory. Edwin lands on the inside with an uppercut. Edwin looking to slow down the pace here. Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Martin Edwin's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round! #R3# A jab lands there for Edwin. Edwin throws a leg kick and Bathory counters with a low kick, right behind Edwin 's knee. Bathory scores with a push kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bathory, as that shot connected.
Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bathory motions for Edwin to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Edwin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Edwin misses with a left hand and Bathory counters with a straight punch to the midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left lands for Bathory. A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Edwin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A leg kick checked by Edwin.#T1# Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwin.
Edwin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory throws a head kick that Edwin semi-blocks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edwin checks a leg kick. Bathory jabs Edwin right on the nose. Edwin blinks but takes it well. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Bathory throws a head kick that misses. Edwin is looking for the big counter here. Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory thows a body kick. Edwin tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2# Bathory misses with a body shot.
Edwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Martin Edwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Edwin moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory. Edwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Bathory throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Edwin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Edwin off balance momentarily. Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bathory. Edwin blocks a leg kick. As Bathory backs off Edwin throws a huge counter combo but Bathory manages to avoid it all.#T3# Bathory throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Edwin misses. Edwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory dodges the punch combination from Edwin.
Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Edwin's knee but Edwin avoids it well. Bathory is looking to slow Edwin down with leg kicks. Bathory misses the jab. Edwin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Edwin throws a sloppy head kick enabling Bathory to counter with a crisp jab. Edwin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4# Edwin throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Bathory throws a push kick but Edwin slaps the foot to one side. Bathory cracks the inside of Edwin's front leg. Edwin loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Good exchange - Bathory coming out on top. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Edwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bathory has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Edwin. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Bathory lands a slapping body shot.
Martin Edwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Edwin moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bathory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! A relieved looking Arzlan Bathory 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1# Bathory pushes Silva away with a front kick. Bathory lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bathory scores with a kick to the body.
Bathory lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range. A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Silva tries for a takedown but Bathory circles away easily and Bathory counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. 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! Silva tries to clinch but Bathory moves away and Bathory counters with a lovely shot to the body. Silva looks winded! Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bathory circles away from the clinch attempt and Bathory counters with a right hand to the body. Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Silva looks to clinch and Bathory counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gilberto Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #KD# Bathory feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Silva sprawling to the canvas! Silva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bathory finish him?!
#ROC# Silva is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Gilberto Silva has been cut.#T1# Bathory cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs. Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Silva gets off balance looking for a body kick and Bathory counters with a leg kick. Bathory is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Bathory keeps Silva at a distance using the push kick. Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bathory lands with a good body shot. Bathory connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back. Bathory scores with a push kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory lands a lovely overhand right. Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Bathory finish him? Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses. Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bathory digs a good hook to Silva's body.
We've been told by Bathory's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Bathory lands a nice looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
#T2# Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Silva takes one on the button. Bathory changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs. Bathory lands a nice looking body shot.
Bathory scores with a nice body kick.
Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Crunch! Bathory slams his shin into Silva's torso.#KD# Bathory lands a big uppercut and Silva crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Silva looks OK. Bathory waves Silva back to his feet! Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Bathory connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Nice body punch from Bathory. #T3# Silva tries to clinch but Bathory moves away and Bathory counters with an outside leg kick.
Bathory lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bathory - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bathory. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Both fighters circling a little - Bathory finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory scores with a kick to the body.
Silva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory. Bathory lands a nice looking body kick. Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bathory throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD# Oooooh!!! Bathory has knocked Silva down with a huge combo! Bathory steps away and waves a wobbly Silva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Bathory drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Silva's head, knocking him out cold! Bathory is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2018 |
#R1# Doolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bathory counters with an inside leg kick. Doolo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bathory cracks Doolo with an open hand slap. A jab from Doolo finds it's way through Bathory's defenses. Doolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory cracks the inside of Doolo's front leg. A jab from Doolo misses. Bathory feinted there with a counter leg kick. Bathory slips under a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Doolo misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut there from Bathory. Doolo misses with a right hand and Bathory counters with a leg kick. We've been told by Bathory's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Bathory lands the left hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doolo momentarily.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doolo throws out the jab. #T1# Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bathory connects with the punch. Doolo misses with a left hand enabling Bathory to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT# It looks like Gregg Doolo has been cut. Doolo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doolo tries to clinch there but Bathory circles away.
Doolo throws a lazy uppercut
and Bathory counters with a low kick, right behind Doolo 's knee. Doolo connects with a crisp jab. Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Doolo looks to clinch letting Bathory counter with a right hand. Doolo walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2# Doolo throws a leg kick that is checked and Bathory counters with an inside leg kick. Doolo throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Doolo misses with an uppercut
and Bathory counters with a solid body kick. Gregg Doolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Doolo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Doolo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Doolo misses with a hook
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut. Doolo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bathory. That one must have hurt. Doolo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bathory sizes up Doolo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Doolo looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. Bathory jabs at Doolo's body. Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bathory lunges at Doolo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doolo's hand. Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Doolo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3# Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Doolo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doolo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Bathory scores with a body shot.
Doolo misses with a hook
and Bathory makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Doolo looks winded! Bathory throws a nice inside leg kick. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bathory is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Doolo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Doolo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory counters with a nice leg kick. Danga de danga de dang - Bathory scores with a four punch combination! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Doolo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. Doolo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory. Doolo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T4# Doolo swings widly with a right hand
and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doolo. Doolo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT# That has opened up Gregg Doolo's cut even more. Bathory feints and then cracks Doolo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doolo down. Doolo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. A kick lands to the mid section there for Bathory. Doolo misses with a double jab.
Doolo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Doolo misses the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Doolo misses with a leg kick. A good leg kick by Bathory. Doolo throws a lazy uppercut
and Bathory counters with a nice leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gregg Doolo's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doolo. That did some damage! A telegraphed right hand from Doolo misses the target. Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doolo can do to turn this around? Bathory lands with a good body shot. Bathory stalks Doolo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Doolo's face. Doolo staggers backwards, shaken. Doolo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. And Bathory counters with a quick kick to the body but Doolo blocks it. Doolo throws a sloppy head kick and Bathory counters with a nice kick to the body. Bathory closes the distance and lands a one-two. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
Both fighters circling a little - Bathory finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doolo missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Doolo misses with a straight left. #T1# Doolo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory jabs at Doolo's body. Doolo is breathing heavily. Doolo throws a lazy uppercut
and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bathory lands a glancing blow to the side of Doolo's head. Doolo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bathory on the side of the head. Doolo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Both fighters circling a little - Bathory finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Bathory explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Bathory darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Doolo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doolo has time to react.#T2# Bathory digs a good body shot into Doolo's ribs. Doolo ducks right into an uppercut from Bathory. Bathory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doolo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Bathory scores with a jab to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Bathory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Doolo takes a body punch but keeps moving. Doolo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Doolo jabs at Bathory's body. Doolo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory. Doolo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A slapping body kick lands there for Bathory. Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3# Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doolo's calf. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Doolo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bathory - the referee stops the clock and Doolo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bathory. Doolo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Bathory lands with a nice body kick. Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw. Bathory lands a slapping body shot.
Doolo swings widly with a right hand
and Doolo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Doolo takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bathory jabs at Doolo's body. Bathory's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bathory duly obliges. #ROC# Doolo is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory moves out of range as Doolo throws a body kick.
Doolo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bathory finish him?#T4# Doolo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory counters with a left to the body. Doolo seems to have recovered his senses. Doolo misses with a wild body shot. Bathory is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bathory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doolo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bathory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Doolo if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Doolo's leg. Doolo is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory punishes Doolo's body with a nice straight punch. A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. A shot to the liver by Bathory. Beautiful body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Doolo takes a step back to recover. Bathory lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Gregg Doolo's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Bathory throws a nice inside leg kick. The fighters circling - Doolo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Doolo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Doolo looks to clinch and Bathory makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Doolo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Doolo misses with a body punch
and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bathory cracks a nice hook into Doolo's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory lands with a hook. Doolo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bathory drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Doolo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bathory moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Doolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Doolo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Bathory throws a nice inside leg kick. Bathory throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Bathory scores with a push kick. Bathory changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Doolo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT# The cut above Gregg Doolo's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Bathory lands a head shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Doolo misses with a hook to the body
and Bathory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Doolo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Doolo lands a slapping body shot.
#T2# Doolo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Doolo throws a poor cross that misses
and Bathory counters with a nice body shot. Danga de danga de dang - Bathory scores with a four punch combination! Doolo misses with a left hand and Bathory counters with a good, hard body kick but Doolo shrugs it off. Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bathory throws a shot to the body.
Doolo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bathory lands with a right hand. Doolo tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Bathory counters with a body kick that stops Doolo in his tracks momentarily. #T3# Doolo throws a right hand that misses
and Bathory counters with a lovely shot to the body. Doolo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Doolo misses with a lunging right hand
and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. Doolo closes the distance but Bathory moves to the side and Bathory counters with an outside leg kick.
Bathory tests Doolo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bathory.#T4# Doolo misses with a hook
and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory. Doolo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory feints and then cracks Doolo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doolo down. Gregg Doolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Doolo throws a leg kick and Bathory counters with a stiff right hand. Doolo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Doolo's front leg but catches the back leg as Doolo tries to avoid it. Doolo misses with a left hand and Bathory counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doolo thinking. Doolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bathory counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Doolo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bathory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bathory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
#R1# A head kick by Qary misses and Bathory makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Watin Qary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Qary's sensitive parts. Qary tries for a takedown but Bathory circles away easily and Bathory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bathory scores with a spinning back kick! Bathory cracks a nice hook into Qary's ribs. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. We've been told by Bathory's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Bathory connects with an inside leg kick. Qary tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range. A punch lands to the side of Qary 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bathory thuds a left hand into Qary's body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Qary looks to throw a body kick and Bathory counters with a slapping leg kick. Qary misses with a takedown and Bathory counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1# Bathory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Qary if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. A jab from Bathory does it's job there. Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Qary's calf. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Qary down. Qary tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bathory makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Bathory connects with a body shot that sends Qary's belly button to the back. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bathory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2# Qary misses with a takedown and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watin Qary. Qary looks winded! Bathory jabs Qary to the body, keeping him at a distance. Qary on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bathory is looking to wear down Qary with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Bathory feints and then cracks Qary's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Qary down. Qary darts in trying to clinch and Bathory counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Bathory works Qary's body with a nice hook. Bathory scores with a spinning back kick! Qary takes a shot right to the bread basket. Qary takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# Bathory connects with a leg kick. Qary looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Bathory scores with a head kick. Qary tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Qary. Bathory lands a body shot.
Qary fails with the takedown and Bathory counters with a straight punch to the midsection. That kick from Bathory tenderised Qary's leg. Qary is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory scores with a jab.#ROC# Qary is rocked! Bathory thumps Qary with a low kick. Bathory lands a nice looking body kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Qary tumbling to the canvas! Bathory pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Qary was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
DARE KT WINTER FINAL
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1# Kiatmookao throws a solid leg kick but Bathory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kiatmookao. Kiatmookao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory lands a head kick. Kiatmookao smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bathory takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kiatmookao ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiatmookao was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Kiatmookao misses the jab. Kiatmookao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bathory at a distance.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. Kiatmookao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Bathory dodges the punch combination from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao blocks the body kick.
Bathory misses with a leg kick. Kiatmookao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kiatmookao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kiatmookao throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kiatmookao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kiatmookao lands a slapping body shot.
Bathory lands with a nice body kick. #T1# Bathory misses with a body shot.
Kiatmookao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Bathory tried to counter with a leg kick but Kiatmookao avoided it. Kiatmookao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye. Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bathory misses the jab. Bathory throws a body punch but Kiatmookao moves out of range. Bathory takes a swing at Kiatmookao's ribcage but misses. Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kiatmookao has time to react. Petsakai Kiatmookao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bathory misses with a body kick. Kiatmookao wants to counter with a clinch but Bathory pushes him away. Kiatmookao tried to score with a low kick but Bathory checks it. Kiatmookao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bathory has time to react. Bathory lands a slapping body shot.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiatmookao throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bathory throws a nice inside leg kick. Kiatmookao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kiatmookao throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Bathory fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kiatmookao, pushing him back against the ropes.#T2# Kiatmookao misses with a body punch.
Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Kiatmookao avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the ropes. Kiatmookao presses Bathory against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kiatmookao misses with a punch to the body.
Kiatmookao working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kiatmookao working aggressively here.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bathory working aggressively here.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiatmookao blocks a body shot from Bathory. Kiatmookao digs a right hand into Bathory's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bathory's gas tank. Bathory throws a head punch that misses. Kiatmookao tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Kiatmookao controls the action.
Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kiatmookao digs a right hand underneath Bathory's ribcage. Bathory let out a lung full of air as it connected. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kiatmookao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short left from Kiatmookao. Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kiatmookao on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petsakai Kiatmookao dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kiatmookao lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2# Kiatmookao takes the fight into the clinch. Bathory lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bathory lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kiatmookao. Bathory working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Bathory lands with a short head shot on the inside. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kiatmookao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bathory seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kiatmookao can turn it around. Bathory scores with a nice hook to the head. Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiatmookao controls his hands.
Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kiatmookao is working Bathory over against the ropes. Bathory lands with a left to the head. Kiatmookao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kiatmookao misses with the head strike.
Kiatmookao misses with a body punch.
Kiatmookao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kiatmookao misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Bathory effectively controlling the action here. Kiatmookao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. Bathory stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kiatmookao working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short left from Bathory. Bathory has Kiatmookao pressed against the ropes.
Bathory tries to work over Kiatmookao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiatmookao controls his hands.
A short right from Bathory. A right hook to the body lands for Bathory.
Bathory prevents a body shot from Kiatmookao. Kiatmookao blocks a body shot from Bathory. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Arzlan Bathory has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bathory tries a body shot but Kiatmookao blocks it.
Kiatmookao is trying to stall.
Kiatmookao tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
#T2# A right hand to the body from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao scores with a shoulder strike. Kiatmookao scores with a shot to the side of Bathory's head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory. Kiatmookao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kiatmookao working aggressively here.
Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kiatmookao tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Kiatmookao back against the ropes. Bathory presses Kiatmookao against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kiatmookao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bathory. Kiatmookao lands a right hand. Bathory looking to stall.
Kiatmookao tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Kiatmookao back against the ropes. Kiatmookao misses with some punches.
Kiatmookao can't find room to land a body shot as Bathory controls the action.
Bathory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R3# Bathory throws a body kick that misses. Kiatmookao connects with a leg kick. Bathory looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kiatmookao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bathory's calf. Kiatmookao blocks the body kick.
Kiatmookao tries to clinch there but Bathory circles away.
Kiatmookao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Kiatmookao misses with a wild body shot. Bathory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kiatmookao misses with an uppercut. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Kiatmookao off balance momentarily. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bathory fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kiatmookao just manages to avoid it. Bathory staying out of range there. Kiatmookao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Kiatmookao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory. This has been an exciting period of action! Kiatmookao throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and moves out of range. It appears Bathory was looking to counter with a kick there. Bathory keeps the fight on the outside.#T1# A jab from Kiatmookao misses. Kiatmookao misses with a looping right. Bathory throws a body kick that misses. Bathory on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kiatmookao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bathory 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. Kiatmookao throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. Kiatmookao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory tries to clinch but Kiatmookao moves out of range. Bathory tries a head kick but it misses.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiatmookao throws out the jab. Bathory appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Kiatmookao throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory throws a wild body kick that Kiatmookao sees coming a mile off. Kiatmookao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A swing and a miss from Kiatmookao. Kiatmookao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bathory at a distance.
Kiatmookao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiatmookao.
Bathory moves out of range of the body kick from Kiatmookao.
#T2# Kiatmookao misses with a looping left. Kiatmookao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bathory looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. 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! Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Bathory looks to land a body kick but Kiatmookao moved away. Kiatmookao loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Kiatmookao scores with a decent looking hook. Bathory lands a jab to Kiatmookao's midsection. Kiatmookao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiatmookao throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory lands with a nice body punch. Kiatmookao slips a jab from Bathory. Kiatmookao throws a body kick that misses. Bathory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiatmookao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kiatmookao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kiatmookao now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Kiatmookao catches Bathory with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A slapping body kick lands there for Bathory. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Petsakai Kiatmookao just about did enough to take it. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# Bathory takes a swing at Kiatmookao's ribcage but misses. Good work by Bathory as he checks the leg kick. Bathory lands with a good body shot. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kiatmookao thows a left - swing and a miss! Kiatmookao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Good work by Bathory as he checks the leg kick. Kiatmookao just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory is looking to wear down Kiatmookao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kiatmookao throws a half hearted mid kick. Kiatmookao throws a solid leg kick but Bathory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kiatmookao. Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Kiatmookao. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bathory checks a leg kick. Bathory appears to be looking for a big counter. Kiatmookao works the jab nicely. Kiatmookao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiatmookao misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Kiatmookao. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Kiatmookao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory throws a series of punches but Kiatmookao avoids them all with ease. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kiatmookao fakes the leg kick and cracks Bathory in the body. Kiatmookao misses the shot to the body. Kiatmookao tries to clinch but Bathory is having none of it. Kiatmookao connects with a leg kick. Bathory looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kiatmookao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bathory lands a glancing blow to the side of Kiatmookao's head. Bathory swings for the body but Kiatmookao moves out of range.
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kiatmookao's sensitive parts. Kiatmookao feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down. Kiatmookao throws a nice outside leg kick. Bathory misses with a body kick. Kiatmookao misses with a wild body shot. An inside leg kick lands from Kiatmookao. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kiatmookao is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs. Bathory tried to score with a low kick but Kiatmookao checks it. Bathory moves out of range of the leg kick from Kiatmookao. Bathory throws a hook to the side of Kiatmookao's head but Kiatmookao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A leg kick checked by Bathory. Kiatmookao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kiatmookao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kiatmookao moves out of range of the strikes. Kiatmookao misses with a wild body shot. A leg kick checked by Bathory. Bathory throws a low kick but Kiatmookao moves out of range easily. A leg kick checked by Kiatmookao. Kiatmookao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bathory blocks a low kick nicely. Kiatmookao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. That kick from Bathory tenderised Kiatmookao's leg. Kiatmookao is trying to keep his angry face on. Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory 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! #R5# Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiatmookao moves away. Kiatmookao scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bathory with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kiatmookao to score with a decent uppercut. Kiatmookao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kiatmookao is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs. Kiatmookao swings and misses with a shot to the body and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut. Kiatmookao takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Bathory throws a body punch but Kiatmookao moves out of range. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat.
Bathory lands with a shot to the body. Kiatmookao tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory tries a low kick but Kiatmookao avoids it. Petsakai Kiatmookao seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kiatmookao looks to land a body kick but Bathory moved away. Bathory works the jab nicely. Kiatmookao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kiatmookao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bathory's sensitive parts. #T1# Kiatmookao looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Bathory tries to move into range but Kiatmookao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kiatmookao avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kiatmookao jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well. Kiatmookao throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. A solid body kick from Kiatmookao. Kiatmookao misses with a kick to the body.
Kiatmookao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Kiatmookao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory slips under a jab from Kiatmookao. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bathory checks the leg kick. Kiatmookao stuns Bathory with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bathory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Kiatmookao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kiatmookao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A big left from Kiatmookao misses. #T2# Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Arzlan Bathory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiatmookao manages to avoid it. Kiatmookao tries a quick counter leg kick but Bathory is wise to it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kiatmookao cracks Bathory with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. Kiatmookao tries to close the distance and clinch but Bathory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Good work by Kiatmookao as he checks the leg kick. Nice straight punches there by Kiatmookao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiatmookao. Kiatmookao misses the shot to the body. Kiatmookao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Nice uppercut lands for Kiatmookao. That snapped Bathory's head back.
Kiatmookao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kiatmookao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory counters with a body kick that stops Kiatmookao in his tracks momentarily. Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kiatmookao. Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kiatmookao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Petsakai Kiatmookao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kiatmookao 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Petsakai Kiatmookao! Judge Steven Brown scores the fight as a draw! Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Petsakai Kiatmookao!
Petsakai Kiatmookao wins by majority decision! After the fight, Petsakai Kiatmookao was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DARE KT SERIES 6
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory. Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bathory throws a push kick but Moans slaps the foot to one side. Moans flicks out a counter leg kick but Bathory steps away. The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moans doesn't seem phased though. Moans scores with a body shot.
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moans has time to react. Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bathory finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moans motions for Bathory to come forward. Moans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Moans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Moans. Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bathory takes a swing at Moans's ribcage but misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Moans looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bathory. A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory.#T1# Moans feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down. Bathory blocks a jab. Bathory moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory doesn't manage to clinch there - Moans circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. Bathory throws a push kick but Moans slaps the foot to one side. A low kick from Bathory is predictable there and Moans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Moans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Moans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moans walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Moans avoids it. Moans shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Moans lands with a hook. Bathory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Moans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2# Bathory checks a leg kick. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Moans's leg but Moans calmly moves out of range. Moans throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Moans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moans blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick from Bathory. Bathory 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. Bathory misses with a low kick. Bathory tries to move into range but Moans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Moans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bathory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Moans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Moans lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Moans throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Moans misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back. Bathory throws a leg kick that misses. Moans moves out of range as Bathory strikes. Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moans's calf. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moans misses with a double jab
and Bathory counters with a straight right hand. Bathory throws a body kick that misses letting Moans counter with a right hand. A solid body kick from Bathory. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Moans lands a slapping body shot.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Moans checks it. Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moans can do to turn this around? A bone on bone clash there as Bathory blocks the leg kick.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moans moves away. A nice leg kick lands there from Moans. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory misses with a two punch combination.
Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bathory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moans. Moans circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory swings and misses with a shot to the body and Moans counters with a nice uppercut. Moans throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away.#T1# Moans misses with a body shot
and Bathory makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A leg kick checked by Moans. Bathory 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. Moans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. Moans lands a nice shot to the body.
Moans throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory checks a low kick from Moans. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. An inside leg kick from Bathory misses. Moans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage! Bathory digs a good hook to Moans's body.
Bathory throws a leg kick and Moans counters with an inside leg kick. Bathory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bathory throws a poor cross that misses
and Moans counters with a low kick, right behind Bathory 's knee. Bathory lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moans will feel that in the morning. Moans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
#T2# Moans takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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! Bathory on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Nice body punch from Bathory. Moans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moans tries a quick counter leg kick but Bathory is wise to it. Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Moans moves his leg out of the way. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moans moves away. Bathory cracks the inside of Moans's front leg. Bathory misses with a body kick. A nice combination there by Moans.
Bathory lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Moans throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Moans cracks a nice hook into Bathory's ribs. Moans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bathory throws a big shot that misses. Bathory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moans circles away quickly and effectively. Moans steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# Moans throws a quick inside leg kick. Moans throws a leg kick and Bathory finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Moans misses with a wild body shot. Bathory lands with a nice combination. Moans backs away looking to recover. Moans throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Moans misses. Moans scores with a leg kick.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory misses with a head kick.
Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Moans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory. Bathory takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory throws a push kick but Moans slaps the foot to one side. Moans takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Moans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Moans. Moans now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moans's sensitive parts. #T1# Moans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Moans throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Moans throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range. Moans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moans throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range. Bathory lands a jab to the nose. Bathory throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moans. Moans is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bathory rather than just go for the knockout. Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Moans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory slips a straight right by Moans. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moans.
Moans thuds a left hand into Bathory's body. Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Moans thumps Bathory with a low kick. Moans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Some bone on bone action there as Bathory checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bathory jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Moans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Moans lands with a good body shot. A big right from Bathory misses. Moans misses with a wild combination.
Bathory blocks a low kick nicely. Bathory is looking to chop away at Moans's legs. A clash of legs there as Bathory blocks the low kick. A bone on bone clash there as Moans blocks the leg kick.
Bathory takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Moans wants to land a leg kick but Bathory is out of range. Bathory tried to score with a low kick but Moans checks it. Bathory on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moans. Moans obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Arzlan Bathory did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R4# Moans will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bathory moves out of range as Moans throws a body kick.
Jab by Moans. Moans scoring well with a low kick there.
Moans lands a head shot. Bathory looks to land a right hand but Moans moved out of range. Moans let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A nice inside leg kick there by Moans. That's going to slow Bathory down. Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moans was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory. Moans throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Moans checks a low kick from Bathory. Moans throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moans scoring well with a low kick there.
Bathory checks a leg kick nicely. Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bathory takes a swing at Moans's ribcage but misses. Moans throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# A low kick from Moans is predictable there and Bathory counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moans's knee momentarily. Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bathory throws a leg kick but Moans checks it. Moans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bathory is able to avoid easily. Bathory tries to land a front kick but Moans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moans. An inside leg kick from Bathory misses. Bathory cracks the inside of Moans's front leg. Moans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from Moans. A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Moans does a little dance to reset his feet. A nice inside leg kick there by Moans. That's going to slow Bathory down. Moans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory 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. Bathory throws a lazy uppercut
and Moans counters with a right hand to the body. Bathory takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Moans does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moans. 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! Moans ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Good leg kick by Moans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moans walks into a straight right hand from Bathory. Bathory stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moans. Moans misses with a body shot.
Moans misses with a low kick. Bathory blocks the body kick.
Moans misses with a wild combination.
Moans throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bathory scores with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Moans dominated that fourth round. That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R5# Bathory checks a leg kick nicely. Bathory appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Bathory with a hook. Bathory works Moans's body with a nice hook. Bathory tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bathory explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Bathory feints and then cracks Moans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moans down. Moans throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily. It looked like Bathory was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Moans. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Moans lands a nice hook to Bathory's body. Bathory takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Good work by Bathory as he checks the leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. Bathory checks the leg kick. Bathory avoids the body shot from Moans.
Moans tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it. Bathory throws out a loose jab but Moans uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Moans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moans is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Bathory is looking to chop away at Moans's legs. Moans has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory. Moans cracks Bathory with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moans checks it well. Moans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moans moves away. It seemed like Moans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Good work by Moans as he checks the leg kick. Moans looks to land a combination but Bathory avoids it well. Bathory checks a leg kick. Moans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Moans throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away. It looked like Bathory was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Moans. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory blocks a low kick nicely.#T2# Moans checks a low kick from Bathory. Moans throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Moans throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well. Moans checks a low kick from Bathory. Moans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Moans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moans feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down. Moans throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and moves out of range. Moans throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily. Moans thumps Bathory with a low kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moans.
Bathory takes a swing at Moans's ribcage but misses. Bathory scores with a decent looking hook. Moans throws a head kick that misses. Moans punishes Bathory's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arzlan Bathory. Well Bathory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Arzlan Bathory! Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Arzlan Bathory! Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory wins by unanimous decision! After the fight, Arzlan Bathory was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DARE KT SERIES 5
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1# Bathory's corner calls for a 1-2. Bathory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Mc Steel thumps Bathory with a low kick. Mc Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Mc Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Mc Steel is out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Mc Steel down. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Mc Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bathory. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bathory takes a swing at Mc Steel's ribcage but misses. Mc Steel is looking to counter punch.#T1# Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Mc Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bathory throws a low kick but Mc Steel avoids it. Bathory works the jab nicely. Mc Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well. Bathory explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Some wild striking there from Bathory.
Bathory digs a good hook to Mc Steel's body.
Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Mc Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory. Mc Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Mc Steel avoids it.#T2# Mc Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mc Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mc Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory lands with a good body shot. Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mc Steel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Mc Steel looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Bathory thows a body kick. Mc Steel tries to catch it but that hurt him. A telegraphed right hand from Mc Steel misses the target. Mc Steel jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well. Bathory checks a low kick from Mc Steel. Mc Steel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bathory is able to avoid easily. Mc Steel takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2# It looks like Striker Mc Steel has been cut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mc Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. The cut man is working on Striker Mc Steel's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Bathory pushes Mc Steel up against the ropes in a clinch. Bathory throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bathory has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Bathory lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Mc Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bathory has him pressed against the ropes.#BC# Mc Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A nice leg kick lands there from Mc Steel. Bathory clobbers Mc Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Mc Steel tries to score with a low kick but Bathory moves his leg out of the way. Crunch! Bathory slams his shin into Mc Steel's torso. Mc Steel throws a leg kick and Bathory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mc Steel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mc Steel throwing a counter right hand but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A cross from Bathory lands.#ROC2# Mc Steel is rocked! Bathory scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Oh Mc Steel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! 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! Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Mc Steel had a free shot at his head there. A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory. Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mc Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Mc Steel seems to have got his legs back now.#T1# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mc Steel checks a leg kick. Mc Steel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Mc Steel looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range. Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mc Steel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bathory. Bathory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mc Steel if he has to take too many more of those.
Mc Steel throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Mc Steel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Mc Steel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Mc Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bathory blocks a leg kick.#CL2# Bathory has managed to clinch.
#T2# Mc Steel takes a shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mc Steel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mc Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but Bathory has double underhooks. Mc Steel tries to circle away but Bathory has him pinned against the ropes. Mc Steel tries to break free but Bathory pushes him back against the ropes. Mc Steel can't break the clinch.
Bathory is looking to control Mc Steel's arms but Mc Steel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bathory has his back to the ropes. Bathory scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mc Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Mc Steel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Mc Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bathory working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bathory tries a body shot but Mc Steel blocks it.
Mc Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bathory has him pressed against the ropes. Bathory is trying to maintain a safe position but Mc Steel gets an underhook and turns Bathory into the ropes. Mc Steel tries to circle away but Bathory has him pinned against the ropes. Bathory has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mc Steel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bathory can turn it around. Bathory working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Mc Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing. Bathory slips a straight right by Mc Steel. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Striker Mc Steel's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Bathory fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mc Steel, pushing him back against the ropes. Mc Steel wants to break free but Bathory has control.
A frustrated look appears on Mc Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bathory lands with a left to the head. A frustrated look appears on Mc Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch. A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC# Mc Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bathory swings widly with a right hand
and Mc Steel counters with a one-two to the body. Mc Steel throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely. Striker Mc Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mc Steel motions for Bathory to come forward. Mc Steel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mc Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bathory dips to his left and cracks Mc Steel with an uppercut! A cross from Bathory lands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory delivers a nice body kick.#T1# Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Bathory. Mc Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mc Steel 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 Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
Mc Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. Bathory lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Mc Steel. Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Mc Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bathory scores with a jab. Mc Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Mc Steel cracks Bathory with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2# Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mc Steel. That did some damage! Bathory scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mc Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Mc Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Bathory counters with an inside leg kick. Mc Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory. Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mc Steel 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 Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mc Steel throws a nice head kick!
Bathory punishes Mc Steel's body with a nice straight punch. A punch lands to the side of Mc Steel 's head but he takes it in his stride. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mc Steel. Bathory moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bathory scores with the left hand. Mc Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bathory has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Arzlan Bathory! Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Arzlan Bathory! Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory wins by unanimous decision! Arzlan Bathory decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DARE KT SERIES 4
Date: Jan 19, 2018 |
#R1# Zhou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zhou is landing a low percentage of strikes. Bathory takes one to the chin there. Zhou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Zhou misses with a straight left. Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zhou's calf. Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Zhou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Zhou throws a sloppy head kick and Bathory moves out of range easily. Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zhou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bathorys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Zhou has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zhou and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bathory throws a jab when Zhou was well out of range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Zhou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bathory misses with a body kick. Bathory is looking to slow Zhou down with leg kicks. #T1# Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Zhou appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Zhou blocks a jab. Zhou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bathory misses with a low kick.
Zhou throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Zhou throws a solid leg kick but Bathory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zhou. The fighters circling - Zhou throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zhou swinging wildly here.
Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here. Zhou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhou throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
A nice side step and Bathory releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Bathory lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2# Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Zhou is out of range. Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory misses the shot to the body. Zhou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zhou. 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! Zhou tries a head kick but it misses.
Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Zhou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhou. Zhou throws a leg kick and Bathory counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhou thinking. Zhou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Zhou throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Zhou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bathory swats him away and circles back towards the center. A shot to the liver by Bathory. Beautiful body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. That's time! Zhou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Bathory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zhou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhou motions for Bathory to come forward. Zhou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Zhou throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Zhou throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. A solid body kick from Zhou. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Zhou cracks a nice hook into Bathory's ribs. Zhou fails in his attempt to clinch. Zhou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zhou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhou. Zhou throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side. Zhou lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bathory's sensitive parts. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Bathory throws a head kick but Zhou moves out of range.
Zhou is looking to wear down Bathory with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A good leg kick by Zhou. Good work by Zhou as he checks the leg kick. Zhou throwing a counter right hand but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Zhou's leg but Zhou calmly moves out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bathory, as that shot connected.
Bathory lands a right hook to the body.
Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A little feinted left hand from Zhou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Zhou pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Zhou settles back down. Zhou checks the leg kick. Zhou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bathory's corner calls for a 1-2. Bathory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Zhou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bathory circles away quickly and effectively. Bathory cracks the inside of Zhou's front leg. #T2# Bathory lands with a shot to the body. Zhou lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory is looking to score with low kicks. Zhou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Zhou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Zhou saw it coming and moves away.
Zhou looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Zhou takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Zhou moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Bathory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhou tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zhou. Zhou jabs Bathory to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bathory misses with a low kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Zhou down. Zhou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Zhou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Zhou avoids it. Zhou misses with a straight left. A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. Bathory misses with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zhou moves out of range of the body kick. Bathory avoids the body shot from Zhou.
Zhou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Zhou does a little dance to reset his feet. Zhou moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1# Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhou checks a leg kick. Zhou moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
It looked like Zhou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Bathory will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bathory 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. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Zhou connects with a jab. Zhou drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Zhou misses with a body shot.
Zhou swinging wildly here.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhou manages to avoid it. Bathory scores with a nice head shot.#T2# Zhou wants to clinch up but Bathory keeps it at a distance. Zhou moves out of range of the strikes. Zhou misses with a straight right. Zhou tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory thinks about the counter body kick. Zhou throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory connects with a body shot that sends Zhou's belly button to the back. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zhou swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bathory keeps the fight on the outside. Zhou looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhou moves away. Zhou throws a counter high kick but Bathory was just alert enough to avoid it. Bathory cracks the inside of Zhou's front leg. Zhou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Bathory misses with a low kick as Zhou jumps back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# Crunch! Zhou slams his shin into Bathory's torso. Bathory connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhou takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses. Zhou steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bathory. That one must have hurt. Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Zhou throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Zhou only half commits. Bathory looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Zhou manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory throws a body punch but Zhou moves out of range. Zhou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhou tries to score with a low kick but Bathory moves his leg out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhou moves away. Zhou is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Some bone on bone action there as Bathory checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bathory tries to land a front kick but Zhou steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Zhou on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1# Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bathory throws a nice looking combination but Zhou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhou. Bathory throws a shot to the body.
Zhou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Zhou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhou. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bathory checks a leg kick. Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory misses with a body kick. Zhou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Zhou throws a right hand that Bathory ducks under and follows up with a left that Bathory also avoids with ease. Bathory takes a swing at Zhou's ribcage but misses. Zhou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2# Bathory checks the leg kick. Bathory looks for the body kick but Zhou saw that one coming. Zhou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss! Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bathory throws a right and a left that both miss. Zhou blocks a low kick nicely. Bathory lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bathory. Beautiful body shot. Zhou throws a lazy head kick and Bathory counters with a nice body shot. Zhou connects with a single shot there. Zhou avoids a low kick by using good footwork. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that fourth round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5# Bathory lands a jab to the head.
Zhou throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Good shot there by Bathory. Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Zhou moves his leg out of the way. Zhou is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bathory. Zhou misses with a wild body shot. Zhou throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory checks a low kick from Zhou. Zhou takes one to the chin there. Zhou looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zhou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bathory throws a push kick but Zhou slaps the foot to one side. Zhou is looking to clinch but Bathory is avoiding it.
Bathory looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory misses with a hook. Zhou ducked under it nicely. Zhou thinks about countering with a head kick. Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Zhou looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1# Bathory keeps the fight on the outside. Zhou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Zhou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Zhou throws a front kick that sends Bathory stumbling back into the ropes. Zhou throws a sloppy head kick and Bathory counters with a lovely shot to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Good exchange - Bathory coming out on top. Li Zhou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bathory throws a hook to the side of Zhou's head but Zhou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zhou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bathory circles away quickly and effectively. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bathory. Zhou throws a sloppy head kick and Bathory moves out of range easily. It seemed like Bathory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Zhou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory takes a swing at Zhou's ribcage but misses. #T2# Bathory works Zhou's body with a nice hook. Bathory scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhou doesn't seem bothered though. This has been an exciting period of action! Zhou misses with a body shot
and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory lands with a shot to the body. Zhou tries to work over Bathory's front leg with a kick but Bathory checks it. Bathory checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bathory throws a nice inside leg kick. Zhou misses with a left hand and Bathory finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Zhou misses with an uppercut
and Bathory counters with a leg kick. Bathory steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zhou. That one must have hurt. Zhou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Zhou throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
And that's the end of the fight! Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bathory 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Arzlan Bathory! Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Arzlan Bathory! Judge Josh West scores the fight for Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory wins by unanimous decision! Arzlan Bathory 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. Li Zhou spoke after the fight, saying 'You may of beat me but I bet you got shit for music taste you freaking right wing Nazi normie redneck! I'm vegan!!!'.
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Event:
YL 48: Haller v Urface
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# Guster misses the jab. Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A big left from Guster misses. Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Bathory misses. Guster lands with a nice body punch. Guster throws a big shot that misses. Bathory misses with a straight left. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Guster. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guster. Guster on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Guster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory. Bathory half committed to a counter leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Guster. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Guster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A slow jab from Guster misses its intended target. It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bathory lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bathory misses with the combination.
Guster looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range. As Guster tries to get set, Bathory tries to push him back and clinch up but Guster manages to avoid the attempt. Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. Guster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1# Bathory is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guster with a jab. Bathory throws a leg kick but Guster moved away. Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. Guster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Good shot there by Guster. Bathory scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2# Guster moves into range and clinches up with Bathory. Bathory lands with a right to the head. Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bathory prevents a body shot from Guster. Bathory blocks a body shot from Guster. A shot in the inside from Guster. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bathory misses with a body punch.
Guster misses with a hook from the clinch. Guster can't find room to land a body shot as Bathory controls the action.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guster working hard to break the clinch. Bathory blocking some punches.
Guster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guster misses with some punches.
Guster has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Bathory tries a body shot but Guster blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bathory. Guster is working Bathory over against the ropes. Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Guster avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the ropes. Bathory lands a left hand.
Guster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guster. Guster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bathorys head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Guster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Burton Guster will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Bathory slips under a jab. Bathory tried to counter with a leg kick but Guster avoided it. Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far. Guster scores with a body shot.
Guster throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Guster swings widly with a right hand
and Bathory counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guster throws out the jab. Guster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bathory paws at him with a jab and circles away. Guster throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Guster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Guster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Guster scores with a sloppy right hand. Bathory should have avoided that one. Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory slips under a jab from Guster. Guster takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Guster sizes up Bathory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Guster throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory is looking to counter with a body kick. Guster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bathory. Bathory circles away out of range and recomposes himself. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Guster throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory swings for the body but Guster moves out of range.
#T1# Guster throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Guster darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Guster. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory missing with a left hand there. Guster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Guster throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Guster digs a good hook to Bathory's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Guster misses the target. Guster dips to his left and cracks Bathory with an uppercut! Guster throws a poor cross that misses
and Bathory counters with a thumping low kick. Guster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Guster throws a hook but Bathory blocks it. Guster tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory lands a front kick. Bathory delivers a nice body kick. Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Guster takes a step back to recover. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Guster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Burton Guster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guster misses with a hook
and Bathory counters with a low kick, right behind Guster 's knee. #T2# Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guster. Bathory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bathory takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Guster is just out of range. Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Guster scores with a body shot.
Bathory is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bathory misses the shot to the body. Guster throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem. Guster swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
#CL# Bathory rushes Guster and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Bathory slows down the pace here.
Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A hook to the body from Guster.
Guster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burton Guster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Guster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bathory looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bathory dips to his left and cracks Guster with an uppercut! Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Guster looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range. Guster misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Guster's shoulder, as Guster tries to avoid the shot. Guster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Guster lands with a right hand. Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Guster throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Guster misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Bathory thinks about countering with a body kick. Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Guster moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Guster connects with a body shot that sends Bathory's belly button to the back. Guster misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely. Guster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory. Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bathory slips under a jab from Guster.#T1# Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guster at a distance.
Guster thows a left - swing and a miss! Guster swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
A slow jab from Guster misses its intended target. Guster walks into a jab. Bathory swings for the body but Guster moves out of range.
Guster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Bathory connects with a body shot. Bathory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bathory looks for the body kick but Guster saw that one coming. Guster now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Guster's front leg but catches the back leg as Guster tries to avoid it. Guster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. Guster scores with a jab to the body. Jab by Guster. Guster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bathory counters with an inside leg kick. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Guster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Guster lands a jab to the head.
#T2# Guster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Guster. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guster. Bathory jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Guster digs a good body shot into Bathory's ribs. Bathory throws a leg kick but Guster moved away. A shot to the body from Guster misses and Bathory counters with a nice leg kick. Guster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guster. Bathory misses the shot to the body. Bathory lands the left hand. Guster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guster avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory tries to work over Guster's front leg with a kick but Guster checks it. Guster takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Guster thows a left - swing and a miss! A jab from Guster does it's job there. Guster lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Burton Guster just about did enough to take it. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4##CL2# Guster forces Bathory back against the ropes and clinches. Bathory lands with a left to the head. A nice left hand lands by Bathory.
Bathory is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guster's elbow. Bathory blocking some punches.
Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Guster controls the action.
Bathory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Guster tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Guster fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land. Nice body punch from Bathory. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A hook to the body from Guster.
Guster has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Guster misses with a punch to the body.
Guster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guster tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Guster back against the ropes. Guster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bathory's efforts to push away. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Guster. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1# A short left from Guster. A short right hand to the side of the head by Guster. Guster lands with a right to the head. Guster swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory prevents Guster from breaking the clinch. Bathory lands a nice uppercut. Bathory misses with a punch on the inside.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guster throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. Bathory blocks a body shot from Guster. Guster blocking some punches.
Bathory trying to control the position but instead, Guster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bathory into the ropes.#T2# Guster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Guster controls his hands.
#BC2# Guster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guster. Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses. Guster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Guster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Guster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guster moves away. Guster bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bathory's head. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guster manages to avoid it. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory is looking to wear down Guster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Guster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory. Bathory tries to land a front kick but Guster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Burton Guster will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R5# Guster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arzlan Bathory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Guster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory tries to clinch up. Guster misses with a wild body shot. Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Guster avoids it. Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guster. Bathory takes a body punch but keeps moving. Guster dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice uppercut there from Guster. Bathory looks for the body kick but Guster saw that one coming. Nice uppercut there from Guster. Guster misses the shot to the body. Bathory swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Guster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A bone on bone clash there as Guster blocks the leg kick.
Guster moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Guster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1# Guster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Guster throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it. Bathory is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Guster throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Guster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bathory looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bathory avoids the body shot from Guster.
Guster moves out of range of the strikes. Guster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Bathory has closed the distance and engaged Guster in a clinch.
Guster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guster prevents a body shot from Bathory. Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Bathory throws a head punch that misses. Guster swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Guster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Guster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guster throws out the jab. Bathory tries to counter by clinching up but Guster breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2# Guster clinches with his opponent.
Burton Guster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bathory is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Bathory lands a body shot. Bathory tries to work over Guster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Bathory - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight! Burton Guster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Guster 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burton Guster! During a confident post fight interview, Burton Guster thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
YL 41: SUPERFIGHT
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1# Wagner misses with a combination
and Bathory counters with a solid body kick. Wagner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wagner throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. Wagner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bathory bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Wagner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Wagner swings widly with a right hand
and Bathory counters with a low kick, right behind Wagner 's knee. Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wagner misses with a hook to the body
and Bathory makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Wagner looks winded! A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Wagner down. 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! Wagner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bathory throws a nice inside leg kick. Wagner tries to bum rush Bathory with a series of wild strikes but Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sloppy strikes from Wagner. Those never looked like landing. Wagner throws a sloppy body shot
and Bathory counters with a lovely straight right hand! A jab lands there for Bathory.#T1# Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. Wagner swings and misses with a shot to the body and Bathory counters with a nice leg kick. Nice jab there from Bathory. #ROC# Wagner is rocked! Wagner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Wagner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory connects with a quick right hand that sends Wagner tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Young Lions 205T Round 6
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1# Guster throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Guster has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bathory is landing a low percentage of strikes. Guster moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
A cross from Guster lands. A jab from Guster misses. Guster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Guster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Guster misses with a straight right. Guster throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory digs a good body shot into Guster's ribs. Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guster. Guster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Guster scores with a jab. Guster getting the better of the striking in that exchange. This has been an exciting period of action! Guster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guster connects with a looping right hand.
Guster misses with a wild body shot. Bathory was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1# Bathory avoids the body shot from Guster.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guster throws out the jab. Bathory takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Guster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Guster. Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guster. Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Guster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Guster scores with a hook to the body. Bathory takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Guster swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Guster scores with a hook to the body. Bathory takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Guster. Guster throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Guster manages to avoid it.#T2# Guster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Guster misses with a straight right. Guster throws a big shot that misses. Bathory thinks about countering with a body kick. Guster misses with a looping left. Bathory takes a swing at Guster's ribcage but misses. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Guster's front leg but catches the back leg as Guster tries to avoid it. Guster lands a really nice looking cross but Bathory seems unphased.
Guster scores with a hook to the body. Bathory takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Guster pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Guster scores with a jab to the body. Guster misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Guster jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory scores with the left hand. Guster knows he should have avoided that one. Guster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Guster throws a big shot that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burton Guster 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# Bathory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guster throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it. Bathory throws a push kick but Guster slaps the foot to one side. Jab, jab by Guster - just one landing. Guster throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Guster is just out of range. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Guster. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Guster cracks a nice hook into Bathory's ribs. Guster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bathory counters with a good, hard body kick but Guster shrugs it off. Guster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Nice straight punches there by Guster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guster. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Guster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory cracks the inside of Guster's front leg. Bathory will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Guster avoids it. Guster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. Bathory takes a swing at Guster's ribcage but misses. Guster scores with a shot to the body.
Bathory lands a nice looking body kick. Guster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Guster. Burton Guster seems to be getting the better of the standup. Guster throws a body shot but no joy. Bathory throws a quick counter kick to the body but Guster avoids it. Guster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Guster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away. Guster has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Guster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Guster with a hook. Bathory throws a body kick that misses. #T2# Guster misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory tried to counter with a leg kick but Guster avoided it. Guster scores with a hook. 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! Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Guster throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Guster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bathory counters with a straight right hand. Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bathory moves away from the strike by Guster. Bathory jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. A shot to the liver by Guster. Beautiful body shot. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guster. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Guster missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bathory takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Guster throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Guster lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burton Guster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R3# Guster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory. Guster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Guster takes one to the chin there. Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Guster moves his leg out of the way. Guster avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Guster misses. Guster lands with an overhand left. Guster lands with a good body shot. Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guster. Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guster throws out the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice cross by Guster. Guster with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Guster lands with a cross. Bathory throws a hook but Guster blocks it. Guster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory.#T1# Guster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bathory's hands. Guster misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming. Bathory misses with a body kick. Guster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bathory looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bathory takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Guster thuds a left hand into Bathory's body. Guster throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot. Bathory is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Bathory misses with a wild body shot. Guster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Guster lands a body shot.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Guster's front leg but catches the back leg as Guster tries to avoid it. Guster scores with a hook. Burton Guster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
#T2# Guster ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Guster now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Guster throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. Guster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bathorys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Guster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily. Guster throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory. Bathory looks for the body kick but Guster saw that one coming. Guster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bathory momentarily.
Guster throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory thinks about countering with a body kick. Guster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Guster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory throws an off balance right hand
enabling Guster to counter with a crisp jab. Guster just misses with a punch to the body.
As Guster backs away, Bathory returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. A cross from Guster lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burton Guster really dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R4# Bathory punishes Guster's body with a nice straight punch. Bathory scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guster in his tracks. Guster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guster scores with a jab. Guster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bathory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Guster throws a right hand that misses
and Bathory counters with an inside leg kick. Good shot there by Guster. Bathory looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bathory misses with a jab to the body
and Bathory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Guster off balance momentarily. Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bathory throws a hook to the side of Guster's head but Guster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Guster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Guster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Guster just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# A swing and a miss from Guster. Guster misses with a looping left. Bathory finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guster. Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guster. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guster. Guster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A looping hook to the body misses from Guster. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guster. As Guster backs away, Bathory returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. A jab from Guster misses. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory slips under a jab from Guster. Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Guster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2# Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Guster takes a body punch but keeps moving. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bathory throws a body punch but Guster moves out of range. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Guster. Bathory blocks a jab. Bathory is looking to counter with a body kick. Guster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Guster on the wrong end of a nice hook. Crunch! Bathory slams his shin into Guster's torso. Bathory throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guster on the side of the head. Bathory avoids the body shot from Guster.
Guster cracks Bathory with a good jab. Bathory jabs Guster right on the nose. Guster blinks but takes it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Burton Guster will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R5# Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Guster now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Arzlan Bathory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A little jabbing left from Guster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Guster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory. Bathory throws a wild body kick that Guster sees coming a mile off. Guster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Guster throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory is looking to counter with a body kick. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bathory. Bathory slips a jab from Guster. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guster lands with an uppercut that bounces Bathory off the ropes and back into range. Guster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bathory appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Guster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A swing and a miss from Guster.#T1# Guster misses with a straight left. Bathory throws a body shot but no joy. Guster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Guster off the ropes and back into range. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Guster's front leg but catches the back leg as Guster tries to avoid it. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guster.
Bathory is looking to counter punch. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bathory misses with a shot to the body and Guster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Guster's front leg but catches the back leg as Guster tries to avoid it. Guster thuds a left hand into Bathory's body. Guster avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory moves out of range as Guster strikes. Guster blocks a jab.#T2# Guster throws a lazy uppercut
and Bathory counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Guster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it. Bathory looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Guster dips to his left and cracks Bathory with an uppercut! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Guster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Guster lands with a nice body punch. Guster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Nice defenses there by Bathory. Bathory feinted there with a counter leg kick. Burton Guster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guster lands with a straight right. Bathory didn't see that one coming. Guster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory. A telegraphed right hand from Guster misses the target. Bathory throws a quick counter kick to the body but Guster avoids it. Guster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Burton Guster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Guster 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50 Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burton Guster! After winning the bout, Burton Guster thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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