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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Pounds jabs at DeKorveia's body.
DeKorveia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeKorveia swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Pounds counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
DeKorveia wants to stand back up but Pounds manages to pass into side control.
Pounds misses with the ground and pound.
Pounds has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for DeKorveia!#SUB#
Pounds working for a guillotine from mount but DeKorveia is in no mood to give up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounds scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pounds sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pounds cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
DeKorveia is rocked!
DeKorveia is trying to stand.#T1#
Pounds punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pounds is landing with some decent strikes but DeKorveia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
DeKorveia is still in real trouble! Can Pounds finish him?
Pounds controlling his opponent.
Pounds'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.
DeKorveia really wants to buck Pounds off and get back to his feet.
DeKorveia seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Pounds! DeKorveia is hurt baaadly! Pounds is firing away with more strikes - DeKorveia is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanner Pounds!
Tanner Pounds 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:
Gladiators 52 Marc v Pascal
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
DeKorveia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gun.
DeKorveia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Dantes DeKorveia has been cut.
DeKorveia throws a combination that misses
and Gun counters with a low kick, right behind DeKorveia 's knee.
A punch combination from DeKorveia misses.
DeKorveia tries to bum rush Gun with a series of wild strikes but Gun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Gun clinches.
Gun will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DeKorveia up against the cage.
DeKorveia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gun smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeKorveia misses with a body punch
and Gun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from DeKorveia misses. #CL#
Gun instigates a clinch.
Gun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
DeKorveia wants to break free but Gun has control.
DeKorveia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gun gets through DeKorveia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gun is working DeKorveia over against the cage.
Gun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeKorveia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeKorveia.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Gun manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Gun moves into range and clinches up with DeKorveia.
Gun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gun lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Gun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeKorveias head.
Gun pushes DeKorveia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gun lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeKorveia backwards.
Gun working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
DeKorveia is rocked!
Gun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeKorveia.
DeKorveia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DeKorveia wants a takedown.
Tommy Gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dantes DeKorveia.
Gun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeKorveia tries to score a body lock takedown but Gun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeKorveia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gun smiles and moves away.
DeKorveia misses the shot to the body.
DeKorveia misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3##KD#
Gun lands a left and a right that send DeKorveia crashing to the mat, dazed. Gun thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
DeKorveia is still on wobbly legs! Can Gun finish him?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeKorveia is trying to pull guard but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
DeKorveia looks winded!
Gun scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Gun.
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 right hook to the body lands for Gun.
Gun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeKorveia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeKorveia wants to get back to striking at distance but Gun won't allow it.
DeKorveia is trying to pull guard but Gun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Gun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gun lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in DeKorveia - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Gun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Gun!
Tommy Gun decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Gladiators 45 Strauss v Kolov
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Honda blocks a jab.#TD2#
Honda feints and as DeKorveia raises his hands in defense, Honda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeKorveia keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
DeKorveia is looking to stand up but Honda isn't so interested in that idea.
Honda advances position into side control!
Honda tries to score with some ground and pound. DeKorveia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Honda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Honda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeKorveia, who protects the arm well.
DeKorveia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Honda has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Honda throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Honda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Honda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Honda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Honda prevents DeKorveia from escaping the position.
Honda is looking to take a break and control but DeKorveia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeKorveia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Honda on the ground.#SUB2#
Honda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Honda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Honda prevents DeKorveia from escaping the position.
Honda working the head with strikes. #T2#
Honda prevents DeKorveia from escaping the position.
Honda in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Honda is working to tighten his grip on DeKorveia's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. DeKorveia has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Honda is really squeezing tight and eventually DeKorveia passes out! Honda breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tadakatsu Honda!
Tadakatsu Honda very nearly forgot to thank Juggernaut And Gladiators amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Gladiators 38 Jawbreak v Kolov
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Soze bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
DeKorveia throws an off balance right hand
enabling Soze to counter with a crisp jab.
Soze feints and then cracks DeKorveia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeKorveia down.
DeKorveia swings for the body but Soze moves out of range.
Soze thinks about countering with a body kick.
Soze misses with a wild body shot.
Dantes DeKorveia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeKorveia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Soze scores with a spinning back kick!
DeKorveia looks winded!
DeKorveia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soze bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Soze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeKorveia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeKorveia misses with a jab to the body
and Soze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soze lands a nice leg kick that just misses DeKorveia's sensitive parts.
Soze stuns DeKorveia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soze lands a front kick.
Soze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeKorveia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Soze. That one must have hurt.
Soze throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! DeKorveia crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Keyser Soze!
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Event:
Gladiators 31 Aoki v King
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
MIles moves forwards but DeKorveia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MIles dodges the punch combination from DeKorveia.
MIles slips under a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! DeKorveia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MIles - the referee stops the clock and DeKorveia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MIles. DeKorveia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
DeKorveia takes a swing at MIles's ribcage but misses.
DeKorveia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeKorveia scores with a body shot.
DeKorveia throws a body shot but no joy.
MIles attempts a counter takedown but DeKorveia avoids it well and moves away.
MIles closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeKorveia circles away.
As MIles backs off DeKorveia throws a huge counter combo but MIles manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from DeKorveia.
MIles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeKorveia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MIles. #CL#
MIles rushes DeKorveia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
MIles gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, DeKorveia regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeKorveia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MIles is controlling him. #T1#
MIles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MIles stops DeKorveia from standing up. #SUB#
MIles drops back looking for a leg! DeKorveia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeKorveia manages to kick MIles off! MIles jumps back into DeKorveia's guard. #SUB#
MIles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MIles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MIles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DeKorveia wants to stand and escape but MIles is having none of it.
MIles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MIles wants to control from the top but DeKorveia keeps moving.
MIles stops DeKorveia from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
MIles decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
MIles lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD#
DeKorveia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MIles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MIles prevents DeKorveia from getting back to his feet.
MIles is pushing down on DeKorveia's leg trying to pass to half guard. DeKorveia is fighting to maintain full guard but MIles has managed to sneak the leg through.
DeKorveia wants to get back to his feet.
DeKorveia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MIles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
MIles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
MIles in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. DeKorveia tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from MIles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike MIles!
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Event:
Gladiators 24 Reyn vs Ceasar
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Kerinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeKorveia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kerinen misses with a takedown attempt - DeKorveia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DeKorveia works over Kerinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Kerinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeKorveia misses with a few strikes there.
DeKorveia misses with a series of wild punches.
And Kerinen responds with a good body kick, but DeKorveia manages to step out the way in time.
DeKorveia works over Kerinen's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kerinen misses with a looping right.
DeKorveia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kerinen under the eye.
DeKorveia connects with a body shot.
DeKorveia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kerinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeKorveia's waist but DeKorveia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kerinen off to one side.
DeKorveia scores with a jab. Kerinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for DeKorveia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Kerinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dantes DeKorveia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredrik Kerinen.
DeKorveia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kerinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from DeKorveia.
Kerinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
DeKorveia lands a nice looking body shot.
Kerinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dantes DeKorveia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerinen fails to land the takedown.
DeKorveia lands with a straight right. Kerinen didn't see that one coming.
Kerinen darts in looking for a takedown but DeKorveia gets double underhooks and turns Kerinen into the cage.
DeKorveia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kerinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
DeKorveia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DeKorveia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeKorveia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeKorveia wants it to stay on the feet.
Kerinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeKorveia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kerinen scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
DeKorveia lands with a nice combination. Kerinen backs away looking to recover.
Kerinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DeKorveia defends it nicely.
Kerinen looks winded!
Kerinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeKorveia throws a series of strikes that have Kerinen backpedaling.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kerinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeKorveia lands with a nice body punch.
DeKorveia misses with a series of wild punches.
DeKorveia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kerinen eats them both and turns towards DeKorveia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
DeKorveia tries to bum rush Kerinen with a series of wild strikes but Kerinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeKorveia scores with a jab to the head.
DeKorveia is working the combinations to good effect here.#T3#
DeKorveia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kerinen dodges the punch combination from DeKorveia.
DeKorveia scores with a hook to the body. Kerinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kerinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeKorveia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kerinen somewhat.
Kerinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeKorveia's waist but DeKorveia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kerinen off to one side.
DeKorveia looks to land a combination. Kerinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kerinen throws a head kick but DeKorveia moves out of range.
DeKorveia digs a good body shot into Kerinen's ribs.
DeKorveia scores with a body shot.
DeKorveia misses with the combination.
DeKorveia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
DeKorveia misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeKorveia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Kerinen tries to counter it with a takedown but DeKorveia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeKorveia looks to land a combination. Kerinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kerinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeKorveia's waist but DeKorveia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kerinen off to one side.
DeKorveia swinging wildly here.
Kerinen shoots in looking for a takedown but DeKorveia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kerinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A left and a right from DeKorveia both land. Nice combination.
DeKorveia swinging wildly here.
DeKorveia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerinen tries a head kick but it misses.
DeKorveia cracks a nice hook into Kerinen's ribs.
The crowd cheers as DeKorveia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kerinen doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dantes DeKorveia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
DeKorveia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
DeKorveia connects with a right hand. Kerinen shakes it off.
DeKorveia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DeKorveia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeKorveia lands with a nice combination. Kerinen backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Kerinen does no damage.
Kerinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeKorveia is out of range.
Kerinen is trying desperately to land a takedown but DeKorveia is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kerinen.
Kerinen fails with a takedown attempt.
DeKorveia fails to land with a series of punches.
Kerinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DeKorveia.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeKorveia!
DeKorveia lands a glancing blow to the side of Kerinen's head.
Kerinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeKorveia is fending him off so far but Kerinen persists. Nope, DeKorveia circles away and we're back to standing.
DeKorveia throws a series of strikes that have Kerinen backpedaling.
#T1#
A shot to the liver by DeKorveia. Beautiful body shot.
DeKorveia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeKorveia lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#
Kerinen is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeKorveia scores with a nice right hand.
Kerinen is still on wobbly legs! Can DeKorveia finish him?
Dantes DeKorveia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeKorveia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kerinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DeKorveia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice combination there by DeKorveia.
DeKorveia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerinen can do to turn this around?
DeKorveia punishes Kerinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeKorveia pounces like a tiger and cracks Kerinen with a vicious hook! Kerinen is down but not out! DeKorveia follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dantes DeKorveia!
Dantes DeKorveia took some time post fight to say the following; 'Tommy Gun let's go, I'm calling you out! I want to wreck you then get back at Ellis. Let's go!'.
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Event:
Gladiators FN Bravo vs Cold
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Honda swings widly with a right hand
letting DeKorveia counter with a right hand.
DeKorveia catches Honda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Honda moves out of range.
DeKorveia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honda was well out of range. Poor timing from DeKorveia.
DeKorveia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Honda on the side of the head.
DeKorveia misses with a two punch combination.
Honda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeKorveia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Honda back to the cage. DeKorveia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dantes DeKorveia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeKorveia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda fails with the takedown
and DeKorveia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Honda is looking to clinch but DeKorveia is avoiding it.
DeKorveia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Honda misses with a straight left.
DeKorveia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeKorveia. Honda does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
DeKorveia tries to bum rush Honda with a series of wild strikes but Honda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Honda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeKorveia's waist but DeKorveia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Honda off to one side.
Dantes DeKorveia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadakatsu Honda.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeKorveia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
DeKorveia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DeKorveia duly obliges.
DeKorveia fails to land with a series of punches.
DeKorveia looks to land a combination but Honda avoids it well.
Honda thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeKorveia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Honda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. DeKorveia catches Honda right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from DeKorveia. Those never looked like landing.
Honda slips a jab and a cross from DeKorveia.
Honda misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Honda tries for a takedown but DeKorveia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Honda ducks right into an uppercut from DeKorveia.
DeKorveia throws a right and a left that Honda avoids nicely.
DeKorveia misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Honda counters by clinching up.
DeKorveia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Honda has him pressed against the cage.
Honda leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Honda. #TD2#
Honda jumps guard and drags DeKorveia to the mat. He's obviously going to 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#
Honda looking for a guillotine here but DeKorveia defends easily.
DeKorveia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
DeKorveia is looking to stand up but Honda won't let him. #T3##SUB2#
Honda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Honda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! DeKorveia escapes and throws Honda's legs to the side, diving into side control!
DeKorveia wants to stand but Honda has his arm trapped.
Honda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked DeKorveia off and has taken his back!
DeKorveia is trying to get back to his feet but Honda has full control of the position and if anything, DeKorveia has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4##SUB2#
Honda working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but DeKorveia is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Honda has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! DeKorveia taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tadakatsu Honda!
Tadakatsu Honda really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Juggernaut And Gladiators logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
GFN8
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Ellis misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeKorveia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ellis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ellis throws a lazy right hand but DeKorveia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ellis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeKorveia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeKorveia tries to bum rush Ellis with a series of wild strikes but Ellis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeKorveia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeKorveia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellis.
Ellis misses with a hook. DeKorveia ducked under it nicely.
DeKorveia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from DeKorveia misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ellis misses the target.
Ellis looks to throw the jab but DeKorveia is out of range.
Ellis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ellis misses with a hook.#CL#
Ellis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeKorveia, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeKorveia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ellis scores with a shot to the side of DeKorveia's head.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
DeKorveia looks winded!
Ellis unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeKorveia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellis obliges.#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Ellis.
Ellis lands a good knee to the midsection. DeKorveia won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellis obliges.
Ellis landing knees to the body.
Ellis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ellis scores a nice knee to the body.
Ellis connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Dantes DeKorveia has been cut.
Ellis lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
DeKorveia is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Ellis as the two fighters clinch.
Ellis is pushing DeKorveia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ellis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ellis taking a breather.
DeKorveia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ellis has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ellis lands a nice knee to the body.
Ellis connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeKorveia's face.
Ellis lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeKorveia backwards.
DeKorveia is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellis finish him?
Ellis lands with a left to the head.
Ellis unloads with a big right hand that wobbles DeKorveia! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ellis is unloading with more strikes now! DeKorveia drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timmy Ellis!
Our winner, Timmy Ellis, 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:
ECFC FN 35
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
DeKorveia misses with a few strikes there.
Stephens shoots in looking for a takedown. DeKorveia tries to sprawl out of it but Stephens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeKorveia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DeKorveia tries to bum rush Stephens with a series of wild strikes but Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but DeKorveia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Stephens avoids them all with ease.
DeKorveia thuds his right hand into Stephens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeKorveia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
DeKorveia throws a hook but Stephens avoids it easily.
DeKorveia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DeKorveia.
DeKorveia throws a jab when Stephens was well out of range.
DeKorveia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dantes DeKorveia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeKorveia avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeKorveia misses with a double jab.
DeKorveia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Stephens has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Stephens ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stephens no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Stephens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Stephens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeKorveia wanted to stand there but Stephens had control of the position.
Stephens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DeKorveia wants to get up but he can't break Stephens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stephens is trying to control the position but DeKorveia postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DeKorveia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stephens.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeKorveia.
DeKorveia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
DeKorveia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens.
A jab from DeKorveia finds it's way through Stephens's defenses.
DeKorveia lands a jab.
DeKorveia scores with a decent looking hook.
DeKorveia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
DeKorveia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stephens backs up against the cage.
DeKorveia scores with a jab. Stephens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from DeKorveia. #CL2#
Stephens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephens slips a jab and a cross from DeKorveia.
Stephens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stephens dives in and grabs DeKorveia's left leg, looking for a takedown. DeKorveia pushes down on Stephens's head and hops out.
DeKorveia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dantes DeKorveia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.#CL2#
Stephens closes the distance and pushes DeKorveia back into the cage.
Stephens prevents DeKorveia from breaking the clinch.
Stephens wants to take the fight to the mat but DeKorveia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Stephens decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeKorveia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
DeKorveia wants to stand and escape but Stephens is having none of it.
DeKorveia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephens on the ground.#T4#
Stephens stands and throws DeKorveia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DeKorveia is trying to buck Stephens off.
Stephens wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeKorveia keeps working.
Stephens working the ground and pound but DeKorveia is defending the strikes.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but DeKorveia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Stephens has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dantes DeKorveia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
DeKorveia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dantes DeKorveia is winning the standup battle so far.
DeKorveia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeKorveia lands with a nice body punch.
DeKorveia throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely.
DeKorveia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stephens counters with a body kick that stops DeKorveia in his tracks momentarily.
DeKorveia misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Stephens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stephens is pressed up against the cage. DeKorveia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stephens down to the mat. Stephens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeKorveia!
A punch combination from DeKorveia misses.
Despite the aggression on Stephens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Stephens rushes DeKorveia and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Stephens to work.
#TD2#
Stephens pulls guard successfully.
DeKorveia tries to stand but Stephens is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Stephens lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
DeKorveia wants to get back to his feet but Stephens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stephens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
DeKorveia is looking to stand up but Stephens isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stephens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DeKorveia is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stephens dives into side control.
DeKorveia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stephens is controlling him well.
DeKorveia is looking to get back to his feet here but Stephens is keeping cool and he's managed to take DeKorveia's back.
DeKorveia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?#T3#
DeKorveia wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
DeKorveia showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
DeKorveia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stephens.
DeKorveia wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stephens struggling to land strikes to the head as DeKorveia covers up.
Stephens throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeKorveia is trying to get back to his feet but Stephens has full control of the position and if anything, DeKorveia has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Samuel Stephens has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
DeKorveia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Stephens 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
DeKorveia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stephens eats them both and turns towards DeKorveia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
DeKorveia circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but DeKorveia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeKorveia ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
DeKorveia blocks a head kick by Stephens.
A quick step to the side and DeKorveia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeKorveia feints a jab promting Stephens to slip. DeKorveia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stephens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
DeKorveia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Stephens pulls guard. #SUB2#
Stephens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
DeKorveia preventing the sweep.
Stephens has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
DeKorveia tries to stand but Stephens is controlling from the bottom.
DeKorveia preventing the sweep.
Stephens has a closed guard, preventing DeKorveia from standing up. #SUB2#
Stephens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeKorveia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeKorveia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stephens is trying to keep DeKorveia in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeKorveia but DeKorveia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and DeKorveia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeKorveia.
Stephens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dantes DeKorveia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by DeKorveia.
DeKorveia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
DeKorveia works Stephens's body with a nice hook.
DeKorveia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
DeKorveia thuds a left hand into Stephens's body.
Stephens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeKorveia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stephens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stephens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeKorveia's waist but DeKorveia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stephens off to one side.
A jab lands there for DeKorveia.
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but DeKorveia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Stephens looks to move away, DeKorveia throws a big counter combo but Stephens just gets out of the way.
Dantes DeKorveia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeKorveia. #CL2#
Stephens moves into range and clinches up with DeKorveia.
DeKorveia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Stephens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeKorveia throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely.
DeKorveia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Stephens avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeKorveia with a nice cross.
DeKorveia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4##CL2#
Stephens has closed the distance and engaged DeKorveia in a clinch.
DeKorveia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stephens stalling.
DeKorveia is pressed up against the cage. Stephens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeKorveia down to the mat. DeKorveia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stephens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stephens fails to land the takedown.
DeKorveia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively.
DeKorveia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stephens back to the cage. DeKorveia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
DeKorveia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
DeKorveia thuds his right hand into Stephens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt - DeKorveia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dantes DeKorveia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeKorveia 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dantes DeKorveia!
Post fight, Dantes DeKorveia took to the microphone: 'I'm clearly the best in the division, give me Carter for the belt, and after that I want the Bantamweight Strap! Two weight world champion baby! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
DeKorveia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maxichuk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maxichuk misses with a combination
and DeKorveia counters with a series of strikes. Maxichuk will be more careful next time no doubt.
DeKorveia just misses with a punch to the body.
Maxichuk is looking for the big counter here.
DeKorveia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maxichuk.
Maxichuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeKorveia.
Maxichuk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maxichuk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for DeKorveia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maxichuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Dantes DeKorveia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxichuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeKorveia.
DeKorveia just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
DeKorveia throws a body punch but Maxichuk moves out of range.
DeKorveia lands with an overhand left.
Maxichuk throws a body punch but DeKorveia moves out of range.
DeKorveia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maxichuk misses with a double jab.
Maxichuk throws a body shot but no joy.
DeKorveia throws a right and a left that Maxichuk avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maxichuk! But no joy.
Maxichuk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces DeKorveia back to the cage. Maxichuk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice straight punches there by DeKorveia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeKorveia.
Maxichuk misses with a series of wild punches.
DeKorveia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DeKorveia throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeKorveia lands a two punch combo.
Maxichuk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DeKorveia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by DeKorveia.
DeKorveia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
DeKorveia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Maxichuk coming out on top.
DeKorveia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maxichuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maxichuk misses with an uppercut.
DeKorveia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maxichuk.
DeKorveia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maxichuk connects with a nice looking jab.
Maxichuk moves away from the strike by DeKorveia. #T3#
Maxichuk swings away with a body shot that misses
and DeKorveia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
DeKorveia avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeKorveia appears to be looking for a big counter.
DeKorveia throws a one two combo.
DeKorveia throws a body shot but no joy.
DeKorveia takes a swing at Maxichuk's ribcage but misses.
DeKorveia throws a right and a left that Maxichuk avoids nicely.
Maxichuk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeKorveia. Maxichuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeKorveia throws a body punch but Maxichuk moves out of range.
DeKorveia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maxichuk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeKorveia is working the combinations to good effect here.#T4#
DeKorveia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maxichuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Maxichuk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeKorveia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maxichuk lands a jab-cross combination.
Maxichuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Maxichuk blocks a jab.
Maxichuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maxichuk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maxichuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeKorveia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dantes DeKorveia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
DeKorveia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for DeKorveia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeKorveia misses with a wild combination.
DeKorveia cracks Maxichuk with an open hand slap.
DeKorveia misses with a right hand
and Maxichuk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Maxichuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Maxichuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxichuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeKorveia misses the shot to the body.
Maxichuk throws a counter combo.#T1#
DeKorveia lands a jab to Maxichuk's midsection.
Dantes DeKorveia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Maxichuk avoids them all with ease.
DeKorveia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maxichuk can do to turn this around?
Maxichuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Maxichuk tries to bum rush DeKorveia with a series of wild strikes but DeKorveia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeKorveia throws a shot from downtown. Maxichuk moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from DeKorveia. Those never looked like landing.
Maxichuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeKorveia manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maxichuk might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, DeKorveia has got the better of the exchanges.
DeKorveia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maxichuk's head.
Maxichuk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maxichuk there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Maxichuk moves out of range.
It seemed like Maxichuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maxichuk misses the shot to the body.
Maxichuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeKorveia.#T2#
Maxichuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maxichuk slips a jab and a cross from DeKorveia.
DeKorveia looks to score with a jab to the body but Maxichuk is just out of range.
Maxichuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeKorveia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maxichuk circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Maxichuk does no damage.
A combination from DeKorveia does no damage.
Dantes DeKorveia is winning the standup battle so far.
DeKorveia misses with a straight left.
DeKorveia misses with a lunging right hand
letting Maxichuk counter with a right hand.
Maxichuk dodges the punch combination from DeKorveia.
#T3#
DeKorveia throws a hook to the side of Maxichuk's head but Maxichuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Maxichuk does no damage.
Maxichuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeKorveia misses the jab.
DeKorveia just misses with a punch to the body.
DeKorveia misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maxichuk! But no joy.
Maxichuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maxichuk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maxichuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. DeKorveia catches Maxichuk right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Maxichuk.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeKorveia. Maxichuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeKorveia swinging wildly here.
DeKorveia scores with a jab to the jaw.
DeKorveia connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeKorveia throws a body shot but no joy.
Maxichuk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DeKorveia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeKorveia connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dantes DeKorveia dominated that second round.
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#
Maxichuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeKorveia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Maxichuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maxichuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Maxichuk looks to move away, DeKorveia throws a big counter combo but Maxichuk just gets out of the way.
DeKorveia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maxichuk was well out of range. Poor timing from DeKorveia.
DeKorveia misses with a wild combination.
DeKorveia lands with a straight right. Maxichuk didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from DeKorveia. Those never looked like landing.
Maxichuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maxichuk tries to bum rush DeKorveia with a series of wild strikes but DeKorveia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeKorveia connects with a body shot that sends Maxichuk's belly button to the back.#T1#
Maxichuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeKorveia.
Maxichuk avoids the body shot from DeKorveia.
A big left from Maxichuk misses.
Maxichuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeKorveia manages to avoid it.
Maxichuk misses with the combination.
DeKorveia throws a jab when Maxichuk was well out of range.
Maxichuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeKorveia.
DeKorveia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maxichuk backs up against the cage.
#T2#
Maxichuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeKorveia.
DeKorveia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DeKorveia fails to land with a series of punches.
Maxichuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeKorveia.
DeKorveia tries to bum rush Maxichuk with a series of wild strikes but Maxichuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeKorveia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxichuk misses with a double jab.
Maxichuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeKorveia lands with a shot to the body.
Maxichuk blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from DeKorveia.
#T3#
DeKorveia throws a nice looking combination but Maxichuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maxichuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DeKorveia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maxichuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeKorveia misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maxichuk throws a body shot but no joy.
DeKorveia throws a big counter combination but Maxichuk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
DeKorveia swings for the body but Maxichuk moves out of range.
Maxichuk looks to land a combination but DeKorveia avoids it well.
DeKorveia throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeKorveia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeKorveia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeKorveia throws a series of strikes that have Maxichuk backpedaling.
DeKorveia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maxichuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
DeKorveia takes a swing at Maxichuk's ribcage but misses.
Maxichuk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxichuk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maxichuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Maxichuk does no damage.
Maxichuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Maxichuk moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maxichuk! But no joy.
Maxichuk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left and a right from DeKorveia both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Maxichuk misses.
Maxichuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Dantes DeKorveia.
Well DeKorveia 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dantes DeKorveia!
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